[CHURCH CALENDAR > a the Spit of Ss Ot f Pv i ty THE 'M inci l © £9 997 DUARY hf . wis MiB fag YA! No 4 _ Mae Mey “Toi Fay | 7. Merry Christmas! EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S MINORITY VOICE-SINCE 1981 The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them. —Kin Hubbard ISSUE OF DEC. 23 - DEC. 31, 1997 Pee. M..L. King Jr.’s Niece Backs Some Conservative Ideals And Values HOUSTON—The niece of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. is accustomed to facing the heat in her pursuit to carry on her family’s name and reputation throughout the nation and world. Alveda Celeste King, who was a teenager when her uncle was as- sassinated in 1968, shares his pen- OUTH LEE STREE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ABOUT TO GROW—The South Lee Street Neighborhood. chant for speaking out on the prob- lems facing America—even. when those views don’t rhyme with con- vention. In recent months, Alveda King has chosen to go where few of her family members have elected to venture by backing some decidedly conservative values and ideals. At least two of those issues—school choice and homosexuality—have placed her in the national spotlight and won her stern criticism from the rest of the family. The outspoken founder of King for America Inc., a faith-based civil rights organization, shared her views with, “Headway,” a conserva- : 3 oe | Association of Ayden N.C. is about to grow with new names, directed by South Lee Street Neighborhood Executive Director Sherman Brown. Shown above at their banquet held last week are: (I.-r.) Sister Barbara Fenner, Executive Director West Greenville CDC; Rev. David Moore, Director of the Washington, N.C. CDC; Mother Bames and Sherman Brown. Below: The South Lee Street Neighborhood Board of Directors. UNCF Sets “An Evening Of Stars...’ Telethon For Jan. 10th FAIRFAX, Va.—The United Ne- gro College Fund (The College Fund/UNCF) has named Louis Gossett Jr., Alfre Woodard and Debbie Allen to serve as co-hosts along with lead co-host Lou Rawls, for their newly formatted annual television broadcast “An Evening of Stars A Celebration of Educational Excellence” scheduled to air on Jan. 10, 1998 (check local listing for exact date, time and station). To highlight the work UNCF does in providing minority scholar- ships to its member institutions, they are introducing a new four- hour format to feature extended concert performances by some of the music industry's top artists in- cluding Toni Braxton, Teena Marie, CeCe Winans, AZ Yet, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The Chi-Lites, Vanessa L. Williams, Luther Vandross, The Dells, Mark Curry, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Kenny Lattimore, Sinbad, Jerry Butler, The O'Jays, and Kool and the Gang featuring James Taylor “The United Negro College Fund is singularly focused on helping de- serving and talented students ob- ‘tain a college education. We are ex- cited about the new format as it will strengthen our capacity to con- vey our message to a broader audi- ence and ultimately generate the need to increase and improve ac- cess to higher education for finan- cially disadvantaged young men and women,” said William H. Gray, III, President and CEO, United Ne- gro College Fund. The nationally syndicated televi- sion special will focus on the suc- cess stories of UNCF students and inspiring messages about our nation’s historically black colleges and universities. The new format will include live performances, pro- files on students, colleges and alumni illustrating UNCF’s mis- sion. “An Evening of Stars—A Cel- ebration of Educational Excellence” is directed and produced by Louis J. Horvitz and his Los Angeles- based team. Mr. Horvitz has di- rected the “Academy Awards,” “The Emmy Awards,” “The People’s Choice Awards” and the “Kennedy Center Honors.” An Emmy award winner with more than 20 years of television production experience, Horvitz was engaged by UNCF to create the en- tirely new format for this year's program. Since its founding more than 50 years ago, UNCF has raised more than $1.3 billion making it possible for more than 300,000 students to os graduate from UNCF schools. UNCF uses national and local initiatives to support its mission of § enhancing the quality of education by raising operating funds for member colleges and universities, providing financial assistance to tive Christian publication, in an in- terview in its December-January edition. After Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife, Coretta Scott King, publicly voiced her support for legislation that would outlaw workplace dis- crimination based on sexual prefer- ence, Alveda King wrote an open letter to her aunt opposing the view. “To demand that business own- ers who still live by God’s word lifestyles of their employees is ludi- crous,” Alveda King said in the let- ter, also addressed to President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. (See NIECE, P. 2) Kwanzaa Celebrations Set In City Kwanzaa is “A time to share with family, friends and commu- nity,” Dec. 26, 1997 through Janu- ary 1, 1998. The Eastern North Carolina Re- @ ional Association of Black Social Workers (ENCR - ABSW) sponsors the annual African American Cel- ebration. Hosting this year celebrations are: Walter & Mildred Council and Bob & Mary Hardy (Headlines II), 410 Evans Street Mall, Phone 757- 1037 or 758-4516. Kwanzaa Prin- ciple, UMOJA (Unity); time: Fri- day, Dec. 26th at 4:30 p.m. Greenville Housing Authority Cultural & Recreation Center, Cor- nell Burney, Phone 830-4065, KUJICHAGULIA (Self-Determi- nation) Day of Community Feast, time: Saturday, Dec. 27 at 2:00 p.m. Shelly & Rev. Curtis Moore, 1505 Edwards Farm Road, Phone 355-7011, UJIMA (Collective Work & Responsibility, time: Sunday, Dec. 28th, 5:30 p.m. Jim Rouse & Staff of JOY 1340 AM Radio, 310 Evans Street Mall, Phone 757-0365, UJAMAA (Coop- erative Economics), time: Mon- day, Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. Commissioner Jeff & Angel Sav- age, 1551 Belvoir Highway, Phone 758-5770, NIA (Purpose), time: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 6:30 p.m. West Greenville CDC, Ms. Bar- bara Fenner, Dir., 706 West Fifth (See KWANZAA, P. 2) deserving students and supplying Rig technical assistance to member in- a stitutions. More African- American Youth Die In Car Crashes More African-American youth are dying in traffic crashes in pro- portion to other teenagers. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), African-Ameri- can teens are 50 percent less likely to buckle up than their white or Hispanic counterparts. This costs lives since seat belts increase an individual’s chance of surviving @ crash by 45 percent. “Tragically, these statistics show that more of our young people are dying from injuries that could be (See YOUTH DIE, P. 2) ' promulgate and support the homo- #9 sexual or adulterous or fornicating HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HARRIS TEETER SUPERMARKET—Store Man- ager Tom Reece, WNCT, TV 9's Carla Alligood and Minnie Johnson of the George Garrett Community Center and WOOW moming show were on hand at Harris Teeter asking customers to donate fo those who are in need for the holiday season. (Staff Phofo) Ms, Deborah Lyons Speaks Out On Behalf Of Rev. Henry Lyons By Judy Candis Special to the NNPA Despite being advised to remain quiet, Deborah Lyons, wife of be- leaguered National Baptist Con- vention head, the Rev. Henry Ly- ons, said recently she feels she can no longer hold back her emotions against the continual attack on her husband’s character. “Now I must speak. For not only is my family being investigated, but the man I love and respect, who is also my best friend, is being viewed in an unfavorable light. I have known this man for nearly 30 years, and the person they are por- traying in the media, is not the man neither I nor my children rec- ognize,” Ms. Lyons said. Ms. Lyons was speaking publicly for the first time since she set fire to a house she believed to be owned by her husband and another woman last summer. “They have twisted every kind- ness he has ever tried to show oth- ers and this is deplorable. There has never been a human being more generous, thoughtful of oth- ers and who has dedicated his life to making life better for others. “He has never been selective when it comes to someone in need. Be it man, woman or child, he has unselfishly given. To insinuate that the women he has helped were somehow romantically involved with him is ridiculous, when any- one considers the vast number of families he has tried to assist. He was never a womanizer, only a giv- ing man who had no bounds as to helping someone.” Ms. Lyons said that not only did her husband stand by her during her times of alcoholism, but did ev- erything possible to protect her. “My actions that night were purely from an alcoholic state and my family had no idea that the me- dia would take this storm of my ad- diction and use it to begin this hor- rible nightmare, twisting every word that issued from his lips,” she said. “If the media is surprised that the members of our church are standing steadfastly behind him, it is only because they have all per- sonally witnessed his giving per- sonality. Many are recipients of his generosity. We are all stunned and deeply hurt by this abuse. There is no call for them to continue to (See, P. 2) 4 f > he, * bie Allen join Lou Rawis as co-hosts of the United Negro College Fund's newly formated television special, “An Evening of Stars - A Celebration of Educational Excellence,” airing in most markets from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. on January 10, 1998. The nationally syndicated special will feature top celebrity talent, compelling success stories of UNCF students and inspiring messages about our nation’s historically black colleges and universities. (Matthew Photographis Services) TO CO-HOST TELETHON—Los Angeles—(Pictured loft fo right) Louis Gossett, J., Allre Woodard and Deb- power parents to ensure their children’s education. “I believe that if Martin Luther and A.D. King were here, they would, gay, ‘Do what's best for chil- ay” She told lawmakers at a re- _press conference in Washing- "Tt Tthe idea of school choice vouchers] may sound radical, but so were they,” she said of her uncle and r, the late A.D. King, who also was killed while fighting for civil rights in the 1960s. Alveda King’s public pronounce- ments may place her at odds with DEFENDS Continued from page 1 place my husband on the front page, defaming his actions as un- lawful. “His intentions have always been to lift the standards of others. Any- one that knows him will vouch for his tightness on money for himself and his trustworthiness.” Ms..Lyons said if it hadn’t been for God, the prayers of their church members and the fact that she is married to such as spiritually strong man, their family might have dissolved under the awesome pressure. “We have received prank calls, people asking me when am I going to leave my husband. This is not about me or him but about us. As a couple we have forgiven each other. Because he was so used to dealing above board when all of this horror began, he thought nothing of it, knowing people would soon see it was all a mistake. “But we all know now this has to be a personal vendetta by someone behind or associated with the St. Petersburg Times. They have been the main focal point of attack. Cars and homes were something my husband signed his signature on for numerous people. He thinks nothing of using his established credit to help others. He feels this is why God has placed him in such a position to help. Just in the last year alone he has helped three families purchase homes. “Since this all began I had to ac- tually forgive myself or I would be walking around now feeling guilty for the pain and hurt that followed. That is one of the tragedies of be- ing an alcoholic. But when I got up off my knees and received both my husband and family’s love and for- giveness, we were determined to move forward, stronger than ever. “It is my prayer that the public look beyond the newspaper articles that have based their opinions solely on accusations, but to look at the man. One: conversation with him and it will be quite obvious that he has never had any inten- tions of defrauding the govern- ment or anyone else.” KWANZAA Continued from page 1 Street, Phone 752-9277, KUUMBA (Creativity), time: Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Local churches in the Religious community are invited to light a candle and pray for a day of faith. IMANI (Faith), Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998. Please bring a covered dish with you to these celebrations. YOUTH DIE Continued from page 1 easily prevented,” said Arthur Anderson, director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. “Buckling up—and making sure our kids buckle up—is the single most effective action we can take to safeguard the lives of our young people.” With millions of drivers hitting the roads over the holiday season, safety experts are reminding par- ents and kids how important it is- to buckle up. Today, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death to children. Every year, crashes claim the lives of more than 2,100 children and se- riously injure more than 300,000. What’s more, young adults age 16- 25—the nation’s highest-risk driv- ers—are the least likely age group to buckle up. “For some people, wearing seat belts seems like old news,” said Anderson. “But the fact is nearly 8,500 Americans die each year in automobile crashes simply because they didn’t wear a seat belt.” Cur- rent national seat belt use stands at only 68 percent, and it’s lower among African-Americans, at slightly more than 50 percent. debut A Songiiriie’s Point "f ‘View featured Peabo Bryson and Stephanie Mills and was a Top 10 charter. Theit 1995 follow-up Bible Sto- ries reached No. 1 and remained on Billboard's gospel charts for more than two years and has sold a quarter million copies. Their new Hello Christmas al- bum has already debuted on Billboard’s gospel charts and gain- ing momentum on mainstream and gospel radio playlists. Lawrence is one of the most in- demand producers in gospel today. His credits include R&B group En Vogue, rock songstress Sophie B. Hawkins and gospel luminaries such as Kirk Franklin and the Family, Stephanie Mills, Daryl Co- ley, the Clark Sisters, Hezekiah Walker and Karen Clark-Sheard, who currently has one of the hot- test gospel albums in the country. However, music isn’t the only thing on the mind of Lawrence, who studied at the prestigious Cin- cinnati Conservatory of the Arts. He itches to become an actor, sohe , brings a dramatic flair and style to each and every one of his projects. On Friday, Dec. 19, (10 p.m.) Lawrence will perform the 1940s styled “Hello Christmas” on NBC’s “Dateline” newsmagazine in a seg- ment focusing on Stephanie Mills’ annual Hale House Christmas party. Located in Harlem, Hale House is a home for abandoned and abused children. On Dec. 20, he and the choir will appear on NBC’s “Today Show” (7 a.m.) at Rockefeller Center, where they will sing two songs from the new album. Later that day, Black Entertain- ment Television (BET) will feature two songs by the choir on its “Teen Summit” (noon) Christmas special. Lawrence and the choir taped the program in Washington, D.C. the weekend before the broadcast. A New 9-1-1 System (NAPS)—Good news for Ame- ricans, whether they live in a small or large community, is the introduction of a simplified, af- fordable enhanced 9-1-1 system that eventually will allow commu- nities to pinpoint the location of a cellular caller instantly on a digi- tal map display. The new system, called VISIT ENR (Emergency Number Routing), was developed by Northern Telecom. It is a com- plete 9-1-1 system that, for the first time, allows communities of all sizes to affordably benefit from the fast and simplified handling of emergency calls. Simply put, the system simpli- fies the 9-1-1 operators’ job and, in doing so, provides quantum leaps in efficiency, flexibility, speed and accuracy of emergency response. VISIT ENR allows operators to use a touch screen, computer mouse or the keyboard to obtain instant access to information about 9-1-1 callers. The Greater Harris County Emergency Network in Houston, the third-largest 9-1-1 operation in the country, has been using this system since late February. It was installed by Southwestern Bell Telecom. VISIT ENR is equally important to the 80 percent of 9-1-1 operations in North America that have fewer than three operator positions. An informative booklet about the new 9-1-1 system is available by calling 1-800-NORTHERN. Attend The Church Of Your Choice! SMILIN' FACES DAYCARE e4 ARE £ LOOKING FORA QUALITY — CHILD CARE IN A HOME SETTING? - WELL LOOK NO PURTHER! CALL 830-1434 AND I'LEBE GLAD TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR CHILD'S FACE! \s, PURE HERBS & SPICE RACK Fresh Ground Seasonings Herbs Coffees 114 NORTH QUEEN STIRUGET ~ KINSTON, N.C. 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Jones, to avoid being served a contempt citation. “It is most fitting that Tawana Brawley’s return should occur at this church,” Maddox told ebullient ATTEND ANNIVERSARY CEL- EBRATION—Elder Curtis Wilder, Sr., (f.) pauses during his recent Anniversary Celebrations to -share a moment with Mother Carrie Bess (I.), his aunt, his friend, his confidant, and his mentor. 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The + Tar 7 day will begin at noon and will con- LU-HENRI SHOLS tinue until 6 p.m., with perfor- & REPAIR mances starting at 2 p.m. For additional information about the 12th annual KwanzaaFest please contact the AADE office at 560-2729. 153 North Market St., Washington 946-8166 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm — Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm a, Bawley Says, ‘Thank You For Believing supporters. “Many of us see this as a homecoming.” When Maddox introduced Brawley, who has not set foot in the sanctuary since early 1989, the audience gave her a standing ova- Tawana!” “Thank you for believing me. I believe in Alton Maddox,” said Brawley, who embraced Maddox tightly for over a minute before she approached the press’ microphones. tion and chanted, “We believe Asserting that her mother. several days in Wappingers Falls. r- A miraculous star shone in the heavens that Holy Night the Savior was born. 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One large photo only $6.99. i Sd) CAROLINA EAST M A L_ L BELK, BRODY'S, SEARS, K&W CAFETERIA & 50 SHOPS LOCATED ON HIGHWAY Tl, JUST 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF GREENVILLE BLVD. « Credo of the Black Press The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and natural antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human rights. Hating no person, fearing no person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back. No, | Ain’t Fergittin’! The burgeoning debate over affir- mative action and other aspects of relations between the races has left some African-Americans shell- shocked. There is the feeling that we as a people have “missed a meeting” somewhere, or have been absent for a crucial lecture before the big test. It seems as though the main- stream attitude toward us in the South has gone from, “You [insert epithet here] need to learn your place” and “We don’t serve your kind here” straight to, “Why do you all stop dwelling on the past and learn to get along?” The tenor of the discussion from an astonishing number of white opin- ion-makers has been that race rela- tions would be just fine if “some” black folks would just forgive and forget, and quit living in the past. The inference being that racism, like slavery, is a sin for which white society has atoned and which has been largely eradicated from both private and public life, so now, recon- ciliation may well and truly proceed. The response of most black folks is bewilderment and confusion. Maybe we were not paying attention when , racism ended and the apology was is- sued, but we don’t seem to remem- ber it. For that matter, the message doesn’t seem to have gotten across to quite a number of white folks, ei- ther, judging from their reactions to African-Americans on a daily basis. But critics of black “racism” (as any suggestion that things are less than peachy-keen in America of the Nifty Nineties is labeled) don’t dwell on that uncomfortable aspect. What really annoys them, they say, is that black folks “keep harping on slavery.” Slavery was over and done with more than 100 years ago, they say. Time to get over it and get on with life. That is very wise and prudent ad- vice, and black folks would be happy to take it to heart, if not for the fact of who it is coming from. It is hard to overlook, for instance, that many of the same folks who are decrying blacks’ silliness in endlessly dwelling on the history of slavery are the very ones who have stickers on their cars with a cartoon Rebel waving a battle flag and_ the legend, “Hell, no, I ain’t fergittin’!” You know the ones we mean. Folks who grew up not knowing that “damn Yankee” was two words, and who will mutter, “They may of won the war, but we got ’em at Chickamaugy.” We have all known them. They re- live bitterly the atrocities the Union committed on the virgin South dur- ing and after the War of Northern Aggression, and many will tell you that in their history lessons growing up as late as the ’60s, Abraham Lin- coln was barely mentioned. The Civil War ended in 1865. The last federal occupation troops were withdrawn from Southern soil by 1878, and soon thereafter, political control was returned to white hands. So we are talking about a period of “oppression” that lasted, at the most, 13 to 15 years. Also, for all their outrage, most of the horror stories they have about the Union occupation didn’t involve wholesale murder, rape and the usual war atrocities. They were mainly economic. Land was stolen. Property seized. Outrageous taxes passed. Black folks given their land (for a while). But they have the nerve to tell black folks they are sick and tired of hearing them “whine” about slavery. Which lasted 450 years. And its af- termath, which only started ending 40 years ago, and which arguably is still with us today. You guys are too much! Go ahead. Talk about how “unrea- sonable” black folks are, and how they “insist on living in the past.” Speculate that maybe it’s genetic. But the fact is, we ain’t fergittin’, either. Watch Where You Click A woman, doing research for a pa- per on child porn on the Internet, set her search engine to key on those words. What she got was mainly, as she intended, a number of sites dealing with treatises on the problem and hearings on porn on the Internet. She also got one site that prom- ised: “Illegal hardcore kiddie porn. Check it out.” Amazed, she clicked on it, to be confronted by a screen that said, “Downloading child pornography is illegal in every state. Your access has been logged and the information will be forwarded to the proper au- thorities.” Now, of course, she knew from her research that it wasn’t an official government site and that she wasn’t about to get a call in the middle of . the night from FBI agents wanting to confiscate her computer, but it did give her pause. Another student, researching por- nography on the Internet, reports that, a couple of days after accessing several sites, she began receiving e- mail from people she had never heard of, assuring her, “We like that kind of stuff, too,” and wanting to send her dirty pictures. These two incidents point up a po- tential problem with the Internet that few people realize. If you access a site, it is not only possible, but fairly éasy, for a third party to trace your Internet address back to you, for whatever purposes. The problem isn’t so much that Big Brother is watching you, but that “everybody and his brother” is. Internet security is a burgeoning issue, and one that has yet to be ad- equately addressed. It has even been speculated that it might be possible for political nuts or just plain socio- paths to use e-mail addresses to send computer viruses to everybody ac- cessing, say, an abortion-rights site or the NAACP page. African-Americans need to get used to using the Internet and all its associated technologies if they are to be ready for the 21st century. But part of learning it is knowing its pitfalls and dangers. Beware. The Internet and e-mail aren’t like the mail. They are more like a party ine. And everybody is listening. When the Krakatoa volcano erupted In Indonesia in 1683, the sound was heard 3,000 miles away. Other Viewpoints MARION BARRY: A PROFILE IN COURAGE By Maurice A. Dawkins Special To The NNPA A black Leader with a black political base, Marion Barry, the mayor of Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, is a logical target for the attacks of the white power structure. His rise through the political system from city council- man to finance committee chairman to mayor was based on a rise through the system of community-based organizations where he served as the head of PRIDE and a leader in the Student Non Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). His progress as a leader of leaders continued as he became presi- dent of the National Black Mayors Conference. Now, he emerges as a key figure in the World Conference of Mayors and attends their conference in Abuja, Nigeria where they welcome him as a modern-day hero, a role model of what a mayor can accomplish in public administration and political power. They are 776 mayors of municipalities in Nigeria elected in March of 1997 as the first step in a three-part transition plan to change from a military to a civilian government. He appeared as a key figure at the African-African American Summit initiated by Reverend Leon Sullivan who let. the international community know his high regard and genuine appreciation for the man Marion Barry. Why then, with this track record of positive achievement and recognition from black America should he be vilified and demonized by the white media because they are trying to destabilize black Nigeria with an elaborate disinformation program? Why does the Washington Post choose to put a negative spin on the story reporting his visit to Nigeria and his visit to Harare, Zimbabwe? Is it possibly because the white power structure is deter- mined to destroy and demean authentic black American leadership ? Is it because white America fears a genuine alliance between-black Africans and African-Americans in terms of economic empowerment—combining the strategic minerals, oil, diamonds and gold of Africa with the techno- logical and organizational knowhow of Black Americans? Perhaps what was done to Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, Adam Clayton Powell, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X must now be done to Marion Barry. How long will it take before they add Jesse Jackson to the list? It can’t be because Nigeria is a military government. Chile is a military government in good standing with the United States. It can’t be because of Nigeria’s human rights record. Communist China has a record many times worse than capitalist Nigeria. The US de-links human rights from trade and investment when it comes to China. It can’t be because Nigeria has helped stabilize Liberia and is working to restore democracy in Sierre Leone. It can’t be because Nigeria has sent peacekeeping troops to Pakistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Bosnia and every United Nations Peace Keeping operation in its history. No it must be because of racism!— Global Racism! Neocolonial Racism! There is no excuse for the “double standard” of the U.S. State Department except the colonial offices of the British and their compatriots in the other ex-colonial powers have a conspiracy to control the wealth of the African continent and to do that they must not permit economically independent Black Nations like Nigeria and Sudan, to make economic connections with African-Americans. Yes, you get it! A Marion Barry connection might lead to connection with the 400-plus black mayors in America. This might lead to a connection with black community-based or- ganizations, black churches and the black press. No, white America cannot forgive Marion Barry’s shortcomings like they forgive Bill Clinton’s shortcomings. Marion doesn’t have the powerful damage control machinery that is at lovable, unsinkable Bill’s disposal. He has the same womanizing and drug use charges made against him He has the same record of being a comeback kid and he had a lot to come back from. The difference is that though he talks like a brother, he’s not black like Barry! , “His PR pene say his accomplishments as president eclipse his ethical and moral shortcomings . But no one says Barry’s accomplishments eclipse his ethical or moral short- comings. It’s a double standard—it’s racism and Mayor Marion Barry is a profile in courage who faces this challenge without fear—as his black community backs him up—thank God! Rev. Dawkins is chairman of the National Coalition For Fairness In Africa Policy, a network of black © clergy, black press and black community-based organi- zations, BACK TO AFRICA-NOT JUST WINING AND DINING By William Reaves Special to the NNPA A recent article in the Washington Post, “Officials Defend Conference,” initially appeared to be a rebuttal of earlier criticisms against the delegation of Black U.S. mayors, other elected officials and media representatives who attended the World Conference of Mayors’ (WCM) annual meeting in Ni- geria. But it soon became clear that this was another at- tempt to vilify a group of black people who dared to define themselves and their associations. The article specifically pointed out that not only did D.C. Mayor Marion Barry attend the conference, which was “largely subsidized by Nigeria’s military government,” but two other Black mayors and three city council members from suburban D.C. municipalities, including myself, also got a free trip “home.” The apparent intent of much of the article was to focus on how the Nigerian government duped us, the ignorant and naive sons and daughters of the African Diaspora, into a trip to the motherland in an effort to “lend tacit support for the dictatorial regime.” But by hosting the WCM 1997 conference in Abuja, the Nigerian government did afford us the opportunity to rid ourselves of the ignorance and naivete many people from the U.S. have about Africa and more specifically Nigeria. Aside from the welcomed surprise of lavish resort hotels, fine res- taurants and superb African entertainment, it was indeed very clear that others have discovered Nigeria. There were many white and other non-white people, from all over the globe, vacationing, exploring and most importantly, conduct- ing business in Nigeria. However, ignorance and naivete engenders knowledge and understanding. And that is exactly what the majority of the conference’s nearly 500 participants from 12 African na- » tions, Asia, the Caribbean and the U.S. achieved. We got to know and understand each other. Founded in 1984 by then Tuskegee, Ala. Mayor Johnny Ford, the WCM is primarily patronized by non-white mayors © worldwide. The WCM has the objective of stimulating con- structive relationships between mayors internationally, based on the six Ts: Trust, Trade, Tourism, Twinning of Cities, Technology Transfer and Treasury. Several very insightful exchanges took place during the scheduled workshops, which covered such topics such as: Women in Government, Mayors and the Press and Mayor/ Council Relations. Technology Transfer was one of the most interesting ses- sions. The committee was composed of representatives from four African countries and the U.S. After a very informative exchange, we penned a resolution calling for the WCM to solicit from each national government represented at the conference, support for a Technology Transfer Communica- tion Network (TTCN). The network will promote information sharing between cities, towns and villages, via electronic me- dia facilitated by the respective mayors. The WCM Technology Transfer Communication Network is a novel idea that caters to the technological needs of small to medium-sized municipalities because it will provide quick turnaround on technology-related requests for information. These will presumably lead to the identification of, and con- tact with, foreign entities who can fulfill the needs of the requester, Larger or more industrialized municipalities can gain private/public investment opportunities, while smaller communities may be its economic beneficiaries. All that many villages/towns/cities need is the injection of small amounts of technology and/or capital to help develop their natural resources. r Black people in the U.S. and abroad need to be aware of business ‘opportunities in other parts of the world. Although foreign investment is often risky, it can be very profitable and allow us to penetrate the types of markets that are generally closed domestically. After the WCM Technology Committee meeting, a mayor from a rural Nigerian village and U.S. officials calculated that for less than the average cost of an automobile in America, an investor could fund his village’s 500-acre agri- cultural development project. Another proposal outlined a joint venture for the development of a concrete and brick plant which would supply the region’s construction industry. One creative business plan, proposed to develop a popcorn production plant to exploit the region’s maize and palm oil production capability. With the addition of small-scale ma- chinery the local village could’deliver packaged popcorn for an incredibly low cost. , So you see; the conference was very productive, some ig- nies ealnt ah aiatea tere: reahutncd dade As for the government in Nigeria—the purpose of govern- e ments everywhere is to produce and facilitate justice. Ld trice Maye THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS 1. Gifts. Gift giving could com- memorate the splendid gifts of the Magi to the Infant Jesus. Those gifts were gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are usually given on Christmas Eve. 2. Evergreens, a symbol of im- mortality, evertanting life. 3. Wreath, a symbol of victory and glory, plus the candle to sig- nify the “Light of the World”. 4. Holly, Ivy, Mistletoe, to ensure : the blessings of good luck and fer- tility. The English started the cus- tom of kissing under the mistletoe. 5. The Christmas tree, dedicated to love and good deeds instead to’ bloodshed; also it symbolizes the birth of Christ as “the Light of the World”. 6. Wassail, the Christmas drink: served in the wassail bowl after eating. It was a mixture of hot ale, spices, sugar, eggs, and roasted apples floating on the top. 7. Yule Log ensures good fortune for the household during the com- ing year. - 8. The Lord of Misrule. Today, we call him the Master of Ceremo- nies. He was selected at Halloween to play the part in the festival, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! 15. The names of Santa’s rein- deer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen. 16. The last line of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” is “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night”. 17. Chapter 9, Verse 6: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called wonderful, counsel- his performance was rewarded , lor, the Mighty God, the everlast- with colors and ale. “Silent Night, Holy Night”, a hymn, tells simply and beautifully the story of Christmas and it has become one of the best loved of all Christmas carols. 9. The story of Christmas comes chiefly from the gospels of Saint Luke and Saint Matthew in the New Testament. According to Luke, an angel appeared to shep- herds outside the town of Bethle- hem and told them of Jesus’ birth. Matthew tells how the Wise Men, called Magi, followed a bright star that led them to Jesus. 10. The traditional colors of Christmas are green and red. Green represents the continuance of life through winter and the Christian belief in eternal life through Christ. Red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed at His cruci- fixion. Christmas decorations that feature these colors include the Christmas tree, the Christmas wreath, holly and mistletoe. 11. The Christmas wreath, like evergreens used as Christmas trees, symbolizes the strength of life overcoming the forces of win- ter. 12. The pointed holly leaves sup- posedly resemble the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when He was crucified. The red berries sym- bolize the drops of blood He shed. 13. The mistletoe is considered the Plant Sacred. 14. Handel’s “Messiah” is one of the most popular works in music and it is usually sung at Christmas church service for it is a sacred an- them. Remember, we stand when it is sung. Art» BOOKS ° Carvings * Gr ¢ T-Snins gek Paraphernalia ‘ing Father, the Prince of Peace.” 18. Jesus came into the. world in order to come into men’s hearts, but it is sometimes all too true of men today, that they make no room in their lives or their hearts for the Son of God. 19. The superficial answer would be that it is a time for giving - yes, and getting - gifts. But the real an- swer we find is God’s gift of love to us: “His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should . not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. ~ 20 His birth was in keeping with the whole tenor of His life. He worked as a carpenter, lived with- out earthly wealth or prestige, never accumulated property or dis- played any vanity by costly cloth- ing or the wearing of jewelry. At His death He was laid in a bor- rowed tomb. The kings of Egypt erected great pyramids as monu- ments to their glory and grandeur, but the Son of manchad no place to lay His head while living or His body when dead. 21. He was conceived by the Holy Ghost and Mary, a virgin, brought forth a Son and he was named Em- manuel, which being interpreted, “God with us”. His conception was a miraculous one. 22. The baby was placed in a re- ceptacle from which cattle or other animals ate their grain. 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Your Hospital, Your Future Support the Transfer of PCMH and the Future of Pitt County Pa Pil Memorial Hospital? And, under North Carolina law, the change proposed by the PCMH Board of Trustees will make sure that control of our hospital remains with the county. North Carolina has a law that gives public hospitals the same business advantages that are available to private hospitals. At the same time, the law ensurcs county control of the hospital and its future. It also protects the public’s right to know how and when decisions are made, County control is guaranteed because the county commissioners will continue to make appointments to the hospital board. And, under the law, all hospital board mectings must he open to the public, just as they are now. Your support will help usymake sure that outstanding health services are part of everyone's future in Pitt County,