~1 ~1 INORI HE Miner VOIC AN 2.6 1° AST CAROLINA NIVERSITY ~1 ~1 his being in love is great—you get a lot of compliments and begin to | : hink you are a great guy. —Scott Fitzgerald ~1 ~1 ASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE-SINCE 1981 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 1iinna 8ze X VaHa IT YAN F N SSUE WEEK OF JAN. 14 - JAN. 20, 1998 ~1 ormer D.C. Delegate Walter Fauntroy Says Political Power Decides y Cash Michaels ~1 taff Writer arning African-Americans no o “go to sleep” as they did during he 1994 congressional elections hat ushered in the Republican evolution, former Washington, .C. Congressional Delegate, the ev. Walter Fauntroy, told more han 600 gathered for the Durham ommittee on the Affairs of Black all Street o Close On ing Holiday y Kendall Wilson he New York Stock Exchange NYSE), will not only cease its ongtime policy of doing business s usual during the observance of r. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s irthday, but will also pursue other nitiatives that were part of King’s rusade for economic parity. he Wall Street Journal reported hat the Big Board will close on an. 19, a move that was met with reat satisfaction from Rev. Jesse ackson, other civil rights leaders nd some blacks on Wal) Street, ho had been critical of the xchange’s previous posture. ackson, who is credited with eading the lobbying effort for the oliday observance, also has Wall treet listening to his campaign to chieve greater diversity in the ation’s financial picture. rom the platform of his Rain- ow/PUSH Coalition, which opened n Wall Street—near the Big oard—in early 1997, Jackson has ersuaded NYSE chairman ichard Grasso and Travelers roup chairman Sanford Weill, to ponsor several days of workshops nd a fundraiser on the floor of the xchange to raise awareness along with money) for the lobbying ffort, known as the Wall Street roject. he attendance of Federal Re- erve Board chairman Alan reenspan at one of the workshops etween Jan. 14 and 16, and Weil’s nvolvement of reportedly has at- racted attention on Wall Street. ackson’s contention has been hat the securities industry is still ominated by white males, and in obbying for greater diversity at he Exchange he is pushing for ore upper-level jobs and greater ccess to capital for black- and ther minority-owned businesses. e is also seeking to raise the evel of sophistication of Black con- umers, who traditionally have not nvested heavily in securities. fficials of Salomon Smith Bar- ey say their interest in the Wall treet Project is driven by one imple motivation, “...we think it’s See WALL STREET, P. 2) ~1 eople Installation Service Sunday hat blacks can return the Demo- rats to power this year, but they ust work together to maximize heir voting strength. f they do, he says, there’ll be good news” in the U.S. House and enate on Nov. 4, the day after this ear’s elections. We are the margin of victory in 42 congressional districts across ~1 ~1 his nation,” Fauntroy said at urham’s packed St. Joseph’s ME Church. “But we went to leep, and Newt and his gang won.” They are taking from the needy nd giving to the greedy.” f Democrats can return to power his time, Fauntroy says, black ongressmen like Charles Rangel, ouis Stokes, Bill Clay, and John onyers, will be able to chair sev- ILES TO FILL N.C. SUPREME VACANCY—Judge Jim Wynn, Jr. filed on Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, to fill a ral powerful House committees hat can make a difference in the ives of black people. [We can] become the most pow- rful black people in the history of he world.” f anyone doesn’t think so, Faun- roy reminds them, “Politics is the rocess of determining who gets ow much of what, when and here, and if you have the majority acancy on the Supreme Court of N.C. created by the upcoming retirement of Associate Justice John ebb. Pictured with Judge Wynn, supporting his bid for the vacancy are: (I.-r.) Rep. Toby Fitch, Rev. S. ocke, Rep. Dan Blue, Jim Wynn, Rev. Randy Royal, and Rev. T.L. Davis. (Jim Rouse Photo) Unjust Posture’ lack and white conservatives are twisting Dr. ing's legacy and words, civil rights veterans ay, and they want them to stop. y Cash Michaels ~1 n Analysis hat do Ward Connerly and .S. speaker of the House Newt ingrich have in common? Beyond oth being Republicans, staunch onservatives, and anti-affirmative ctioners, they say they also share love and admiration for Dr. Mar- in Luther King, Jr., and quote him eligiously when they advocate for “colorblind” society. t took courage for the late Bap- ist minister and civil rights leader o challenge a racist America in the 950s and ’60s to “live out the true eaning of it’s creed, that all men re created equal,” the conserva- ives note. His dream of black and hite children joining “in a sym- hony of brotherhood,” is the merica they dream of too, they dd. ostal Serivce Issue Kwanzaa Stamp To ommemorate Cultural Celebration acclesfield—The Macclesfield ost Office and the United States ostal Service celebrated Kwanzaa hich is celebrated Dec. 26—Jan. 1. he Postal Service commemo- ated the African-American cul- ural celebration by issuing the wanzaa stamp on Oct. 22, 1997, n a ceremony officiated by LeGree . Daniels, member of the presi- entially appointed Postal Service oard of Governors, at the Natural istory Museum of Los Angeles ounty, oining Daniels in the dedication eremony were the creator of wanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga; rtist, Synthia Saint James; ‘and r. James L. Powell, Executive Di- ector, Natural History Museum of ~1 os Angeles County. he Kwanzaa stamp is the latest ddition to USPS’s Holiday Cel- bration stamp series. This beautifully rendered color- ul symbol of an African-American amily which pays tribute to the frican-American community and he historic struggle they have aged to stay strong and connected o their culture,” says Postmaster anny Manning. he U.S. Postal Service's first wanzaa commemorative stamp as designed and illustrated by re- owned artist, Synthia Saint ames. Saint James is a self- aught African-American artist, hose work spans more than 40 See STAMP, P. 2) African-Americans, n America where there are no hinese- mericans, Native-Americans, or ther hyphenated divisive terms oday’s liberal “race matters” civil ~1 ~1 i , When he seeks opportunity, e is told, in effect, to lift him- elf by his own bootstraps, ad- ice which does not take into ccount the fact that he is arefoot.” ights establishment uses to divide he country, they charge. r. King dreamed of the day ASS RALLY HELD IN CITY—A mass rally was held recently at the to support U.S, Congresswom hen.there would be just Ameri- ans. n fact, that day has come, onnerly, Gingrich, and other con- ervatives declare. Overt, institu- ional and societal racism is a hing of the past, they say. Now is he time to cast away affirmative ction, cries of injustice from the ast, wasteful racial town meetings nd other “special interests” that re holding this country back. To o less, they charge, would be a ockery of what they say Dr. King tood for. How can such government-im- osed distinctions be reconciled ith Martin Luther King’s mes- age that whenever the image of od is recognized as universally resent in mankind, ‘whiteness’ nd ‘blackness’ pass away as deter- See DR. KING, P. 2) ~1 f members on a [congressional] ommittee, you can decide that.” orth Carolina is one of five key tates to the equation, Fauntroy ays, and a check back to the 1986 ongressional elections showed hat black voters took the Senate ack from then President Ronald eagan, electing among others, ormer Gov. Terry Sanford. frican-Americans have no ark Martin, a Judge on the 12- ember N.C. Court of Appeals, has announced his candidacy for the .C. Supreme Court in the 1998 lection. He will seek the Republi- an nomination for one of two va- ancies created by the upcoming etirement of Justices Webb and hichard. udge Mark Martin has served n the N.C. Court of Appeals since 994. Prior to his election as Court f Appeals Judge, Judge Martin erved as Resident Superior Court udge in Pitt County, Judicial Dis- rict 3A, and Legal Counsel to ormer Governor Jim Martin. n announcing his candidacy, Judge Martin stated: “I have been onored to serve the citizens of orth Carolina on the Court of Ap- eals. I look forward to the oppor- unity of continuing to serve the eople of North Carolina on the Su- reme Court.” udge Martin serves as Secre- ary of the North Carolina Judicial onference, the combined organi- ation of all North Carolina judges. udge Martin previously served as o-Chair of the Legislative Liaison ommittee of the North Carolina udicial Conference, a member of he Legislation and Law Reform ommittee of the N.C. Conference f Superior Court Judges, and a ember of the N.C. Department of orrection Master Plan Advisory ommittee. artin received the Order of the ong Leaf Pine award from the overnor of North Carolina in 992. He was the recipient of the estern Carolina University Dis- inguished Alumnus Award in 995. He previously participated in he Greenville Noon Rotary and he Greater Raleigh Chamber of ommerce. Martin served as his aw firm’s office coordinator for the riangle Area United Way Com- ined Campaign in 1990 and 1991. ark Martin received his law de- ree, with honors, from the Univer- ity of North Carolina at Chapel ill School of Law. During law chool he served as Editor in Chief f the North Carolina Journal of nternational Law & Commercial egulation. artin was one of eight students n his class inducted into the Davis ociety and was selected for Who's rea Ministers Rally hoice but to flex their rn itical uscle, the D.C. pastor and former isciple of Dr. Martin Luther King oted. Despite a good economy, mericans are “anxious” about heir personal economic future. o one’s employment, especially ith corporate downsizing the orm, is safe anymore, and U.S. obs are going overseas to cheaper See FAUNTROY, P. 2) udge Mark Martin To Seek GOP od For N.C. Supreme Court Post ho Among American Law Stu- ents. Martin received his under- raduate business degree, Summa um Laude, from Western Caro- ina University, where he was the ecipient of the School of Business utstanding Senior Award and the chool of Business Outstanding unior Award. uring college, Martin served as omptroller of the Student Govern- ent Association and Business anager of the campus newspaper, he Western Carolinian. He was lso inducted into the following cademic honorary societies: Phi. appa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi amma Mu, Omicron Delta Epsi- on, and Alpha Lambda Delta. artin is a graduate of the Na- ional Judicial College, General Ju- isdiction Program, and the North arolina Institute of Political eadership. Judge Martin is sched- led to receive his Master of Laws egree (LL.M.) in Judicial: Admin- stration at the University of Vir- inia in May 1998. he Honorary Co-Chairs of udge Mark Martin’s primary can- idacy include former Governors ames G. Martin of Charlotte and ames E. Holshouser of Pinehurst; ormer Supreme Court Justices hoda B. Billings of Winston-Sa- em, Robert R. Browning of Green- ille, and Francis I. Parker of harlotte; and former North Caro- ina Bar Association Presidents arry McDevitt of Asheville and ewey W. Wells of Blowing Rock. ormer Justice Rhoda Billings has lso previously served as North arolina Bar Association Presi- ent. he Campaign Co-Chairs of udge Martin’s primary candidacy nclude Franklin R. Anderson of urham, Orville D. Coward, Sr., of ylva, Randy D. Doub of Green- ille, Marshall R. Hurley of reensboro, Michael W. Mitchell of aleigh, George Rountree, III, of ilmington, and James K. Trotter f Raleigh. he campaign is also supported y a Statewide Steering Committee nd local steering committees in any North Carolina counties. udge Martin resides in Wake ounty with his wife, Kym, and aughters Anna and Sarah. ~1 n Eva, Clayton, who was the keynote oly Trinity Church with numerous African American Pastors, who speaker for the occasion. The pastors lent their support not only to Ms. ame together in unity to rally the ministers in Pitt and Greene County Clayton, but a number of others running for office. (Jim Rouse Photo) ~1 100 laa W: ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ECHO is off. ~1 Dee: ae “ys i ‘ m single man va bibdet Nail tans nd 1 am pretty comfortaple now and would like o settle down. The problem is that most younger women are too immature and most of the ladies my age 40s) who I could have a relationship with have chil nd I don’t know if I want that responsibility. I was an nly, child and feel uncomfortable and just don’t know ~ ow to act around them. What do you suggest? earching Long and Hard ear Long and Hard: \ ust as most males have an innate compylsion to “mate” o ensure their genealogy (see “No Guilt”; Qctober 15-5" 1, 1997 issue of The ‘M’ Voice Newspaper), inost emales have a similar compulsion ... to bear children ... ociety expects it of us, our friends, our relatives especially our parents) expect it from us. ~1 s little girls we play with our baby dolls, we feed them, nd change their diapers, we rock them to sleep, we urture them ... we mother them ... and those actions, the mothering” is about much more than society or toy anufacturers suggesting that little girls should play ith baby dolls. It is only natural that we mother ecause God instilled that compulsion in us. It is part of ur very fiber, our being to do so. And, it complements our desire to mate and sustain your gene line. ’ve read your letter several times. As important as what ou say is what you do not say. You do not say that you islike children, but that you are merely uncomfortable round them...and being an only child may, indeed, be he reason why. | suggest you re-evaluate your position, specially when you state that you don’t know whether r not you want the responsibility. Date women with a hild or two and test the waters. There are a lot of very ice women your age with older children with whom ou might “connect”. I believe that a relationship with a other may be just what you need; some tend to be ore mature, balanced, understanding, and giving than heir single, female counterparts.***SQME NOT ALL inally, in passing up every woman who has a child, you ay not only be passing up the relationship of a lifetime, ut also the joy and love a child could bring into your ife. Please consider reconsidering. ee_ ncorporation and logo pending) is a weekly, | Affinity: Derspect ives ndependent newspaper column giving advice to dating singles. All nghts | nd entitlements are reserved. 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DAY ELEBRATION YOUTH AND PARENT SUMMIT HEME: “TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITIES” 1:00am MONDAY JANUARY 19, 1998 OANOKE RIVER COMMUNITY CENTER WY 125 South, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC ULL BREAK-OUT SESSIONS N RUGS/CRIME AND SEX LACK HISTORY AND EDUCATION ECREATION/ SELF RESPECT AND ELF DETERMINATION AREER DEVELOPMENT AND AREER DIRECTION REE LUNCH FOR YOUTH RRRRERER OME BE A PART OF THE DIALOGUE OME BE PART OF THE SOLUTION OME AND ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES or Further Information Contact: Hallfax County Black Caucus - (919) 826-3017 ~1 o) Connerly has gone so far as to 1 should evolve reveals he was also a realist, perhaps more so than con- King said that true equality would nally and honestly confronted the sickness, and historical impact of rights leader and Nobel Peace ~1 AUNTROY ontinued from page 1 abor at a rate of 2 million a year. ffirmative action and other olicies deemed helpful to people of olor are going to be under further ttack in this climate, he said, add- ng that: going back to the polls to top the further erosion of gains is ssential. lack churches in the key states ill be implored to adopt “Gideon’s rmy,” a plan where black church- oers will be asked to be respon- ible for identifying and getting egistered five people in their eighborhood. n primary and election days, hose churchgoers should then ake sure that their five make it o the polls and vote, Fauntroy aid. hat puts btacks in the umpire’s eat, he says, because if they turn ut in strong numbers for the elec- oral game, “The umpire’s in harge.” Fauntroy asked the new eadership of the Durham Commit- ee on the Affairs of Black People o take the lead in making Gideon’s rmy work. eckoning Durham’s African- American community to “Come ome, Durham Committee,” newly nstalled chair Dr. Lavonia Allison hallenged everyone to work hard o address the issues of education, ealthcare, crime and affordable ousing, not to mention improved conomic development and oppor- unity. Our destiny is largely in our ands,” Allison, a realtor, activist nd NCCU trustee, proclaimed in t. Joseph’s sanctuary. lack leadership from all over he city, Triangle and state were here to echo her call for black rogress, including Al Perry, presi- ent of the Raleigh-Wake Citizens ssociation, who will be installed onight. ALL STREET ontinued from page 1 ood for business. We support diversity in the orkplace,” the officials said, add- ng that the workshops will help inorities and women meet execu- ives of major Wall Street firms. A ravelers Group spokesman said he firm was “supportive of the oncept of building bridges.” R. KING ontinued from page 1 ~1 There comes a ime when the cup f endurance runs ver, and men are o longer willing to e plunged into the byss of despair.” ~1 ~1 ~1 inants in a relationship?” wrote ep. Charles Cannady, a conserva- ive Republican from Florida, in his month’s issue of the conserva- ive magazine Policy Review. n that same issue, Dr. King’s iece, Alveda Celeste King, joins ith the conservatives in calling or a society where color means othing, quoting her late uncle reely to justify the dropping of eth- ic designations. ndeed, Dr. King was admittedly n integrationist, wanting to see he barriers of racial segregation ome down, equal treatment for all, nd brotherhood reign. When con- ervatives like Ward Connerly uote him, they say the time has ome when race should no longer atter. edefine civil rights as “individual ights,’ and that government poli- ies should not advocate group ights over [them].” o carry out his new “civil ights” movement, Connerly cre- ted the American Civil Rights In- titute, a national nonprofit group hat seeks to, according to its press elease, “...rededicate America to reating a truly colorblind society... nd challenging the ‘race matters’ entality embraced by many of oday’s so-called ‘civil rights lead- rs.” n other words, the racial chal- enges of the past are over, onnerly suggests, and America is ] prepared to move forward—to- ether. ut a closer look at Dr. King’s hilosophy about how such broth- rhood between blacks and whites ervatives are willing to admit. n his writings and speeches, ome only once white America fi- hite supremacy. o entrenched was it, the civil rize winner wrote, that it would ake more than just 30 years to ure. i ay For too long the depth of racism n American life has been under es- imated,” King wrote in Why We an’t Wait (Mentor Books). The surgery to extract it is nec- ssarily complex and detailed. As a eginning it is important to X-ray ur history and reveal the full ex- ent of the disease. The strands. of prejudice to- ards Negroes are tightly wound round the American character. he prejudice has been nourished y the doctrine of race inferiority,” ing continued, adding, “It is this angled web of prejudice from hich many Americans now seek o liberate themselves, without re- lizing how deeply it has woven nto their consciousness.” hus, there is documented evi- ence of King supporting affirma- ive action, racial pride, bloc vot- ng, and other proven avenues of rogress for black people that. ould help make up the ground’ istorically taken from them.. onservatives say King would ave railed against today’s affirma- ive action, but history documents hat the civil rights leader de- anded of the segregationist irmingham, Ala. officials and usiness leaders in 1963 “the up- rading and hiring of Negroes on a ondiscriminatory basis through- ut the industrial community, to nclude hiring of Negroes as clerks nd salesmen within 60 days after igning of the agreement. ” racial preference in hiring and romotions for a group that had een historically discriminated gainst, and since these weren't ew positions, that meant they ei- her had to be created, or some hites were let go. gainst the backdrop of black usinesses that had to exist be- ause of segregation, King still ought racial redress for past arms, knowing that the white ower structure in Birmingham, ome of racist Police Chief “Bull” onnor and his dogs, wouldn't like t, but had to comply. (The Negro’s] struggle to escape is circumstances is hindered by olor discrimination,” King wrote hen. “When he seeks opportunity, e is told, in effect, to lift himself y his own bootstraps, advice hich does not take into account he fact that he is barefoot.” ing also demanded a committee o promote racial discussions and ealing between blacks and whites, nd the desegregation of public fa- ilities in 90 days. wenty years later, many of the ame conservatives who today hampion Dr. King as a visionary, ehemently opposed a federal holi- ay in his honor when debated in ongress. ost: prominent among them as North Carolina Sen. Jesse elms, who, according to the book acial Matters: The FBI’s Secret ile on Black America 1960-1972 Free Press), defended FBI Director . Edgar Hoover for illegal elec- ronic surveillance of Dr. King; hile still a commentator on RAL-TV in late sixties. ttend The hurch Of our Choice TAMP ontinued from page 1 ook covers (such as the cover of erry McMillian’s novel, Waiting to xhale), designs for UNICEF, hildren’s picture books, greeting ards, and many licensed products ncluding a signature clothing line. 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Never buy a coffee table you an’t put your feet on. . Believe in miracles, but don’t epend on them. . . Don’t forget that we are ulti- ately judged by what we give, by hat we get. . When you hear a kind word - poken about a friend, tell her so. . Don’t work for recognition, but o work worthy of recognition. . Start the standing ovation at he end of school plays. . When someone lets you down, on’t give up on him. . Ask yourself if what you are oing today is getting you closer to here you want to be tomorrow. . Remember that nothing im- ortant was ever achieved without omeone’s taking a chance. 0. When a friend is in need, help him without his having to ask. 1.When someone gives you: omething, never “You houldn't have,” 2. Remember that cruel words eeply hurt. 3. Remember that loving words uickly heal. 4. Frame anything your child rings home on his first day of chool. 5.Seek respect rather than opularity. Seek quality rather han luxury. Seek refinement ather than fashion. 6. Never be too busy to meet omeone new. 7. Remember that when your om says, “You'll regret it,” you robably will. 8. Never let the odds keep you rom pursuing what you know in our heart you were meant to do. 9. To help your children turn out ell, spend twice as much time ith them and half as much oney. 0. Remember that life’s most reasured moments often come un- nnounced 1. When you see someone sitting lone on a bench, make it a point to peak to her 2. Be willing to accept a tempo- rary inconvenience for a perma- ent improvement 3. Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others. 4. Remember, it’s not your job to et people to like you; it’s your job o like people 5. Rebuild a broken relationship ay, ~1 ~1 ~1 eatrice C. Maye rom: Life’s Little Instruc- ion Book, Volume 111, by H ackson Brown, Jr. ATTRESSES lipping mattresses makes them ast longer. Rotate the head to the ront. Then turn the mattress over rom side-to-side. Flip again in two onths. attress Pads. Egg crate or culptured foam pads allow air to irculate comfortably around you, ool fleece pads are great insula- ors; they'll keep you warm in win- er and cool in summer. otton mattress-pads keep you ool because natural fibers allow eat and moisture to evaporate. OOST YOUR BRAIN POWER lmost everyone needs it, asks or it, gives it, but almost nobody akes it. What is it? Answer: Ad- ice uccess is not the key to happi- ess. Happiness is the key to suc- ess. If you love what you are do- ng, you will be successful. o not use segregation and rac- sm and color as an excuse. Her- an Cain he three stages of being sick: ll, pill, bill. hildren are parents’ responsi- ility and grandparents’ joy. ove is like a pair of socks—you ave to have two and they gotta atch. he real objective of a committee s not to reach a decision, but to void it. he longer the letter, the less hance it being read. ~1 ~1 ou run in debt, but you have to rawl out. he wheels of progress aren’t urned by cranks, f you don’t know who’s to blame, ou are ools rush in where fools have een before. here are those who climb. the adder of success wrong by wrong. here is nothing common about ommon sense. o it tomorrow—you have made nough mistakes today. end only what you can afford to ose. ove always seeks to help— ever to hurt. ~1 MESSAGE FOR YOUNG EOPLE on’t think being late for class is eally hip. on’t think it’s OK to drink just sip. on’t think being uninterested is uper cool. on’t think getting over is play- ng hooky from school. his material should be brought o the attention of parents also. on’t think skipping the basics ill put you in the lead. on’t think a diploma is not hat you need. on’t think it’s good to pout and e a prankster. on’t think it’s great to be nown as a gangster. here are too many erroneous deas dancing in the heads of too any students. A new and differ- nt set of values must be im- lanted, or a generation or two will uffer. on’t think its sharp to always e in a fight. on’t think its right to keep your arents uptight. on’t think doing homework is ull and square. on’t think it’s belittling to say, T care.” ot only should parents and chil- ren be interested in redirecting nergies and priorities, but it must lso be the task of ministers, busi- essmen and leaders in the com- unity. on’t think happiness is saying igh and stoned. on’t think making babies akes you grown. on’t think it’s stupid to dd your See MAYE, P. 8) eyer S DGECOMBE 25 Tarboro St. ~1 ~1 009 W. Wilson St. lae Rocky Mount, N.C. H. 919-823-5166 27801 H. 919-446-0436 OMMUNITY COLLEGE dgecombe Community College Changing Communities hanging Lives—An Equal Opportunity Institution ~1 ~1 roudly salutes r. Martin uther King Jr. emember Dr. King's message. "I ~1 ~1 ~1 Y som | or lope om mh avea Dream" Keep the dreamalive. ave hope for a better tomorrow. ork hard aiid peacefully for it to- ay. Don't let t ent through be forgotten. You too hould have a dream. struggle Dr. king e, URNITURE e a TTS ~1 ~1 ECHO is off. ~1 elieelabl ic redo of the Black Press he Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial nd natural antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, olor or creed, full human rights. Hating no person, fearing no person in the irm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back. ~1 ~1 ~1 New American Icon he Martin Luther King Day cel- bration is starting to catch on in a ig way. his year, at long last, Wall Street s shutting down in honor of the holi- ay. And Wake schools are joining in he celebration with events and peakers. he enthusiasm with which main- tream American institutions are mbracing King and his message has ome in the black community a little ary. hy, after years of vilifying the essenger and the message, has ainstream America decided that hey deserve a place in American radition? fter all, we remember all too well ow opponents labeled his message s “communist-inspired” (1960s—or 980s if you’re Jesse Helms), or “di- isive” (1990s). ow, suddenly, words like “honor” nd “heritage” are being used in con- ection with the man and his dream.” his year’s observances every- here are making it clear that the fficial establishment has accepted he King Message into the pantheon f icons that make America what it s—and should be. is. vision has even been in- oked—to universal outrage—by onservative opponents of affirma- ive action and programs to help Af- ican-Americans. he sudden, radical turnabout is nough to give the careful observer hiplash, trying to keep up. One can e forgiven for asking, “What ives?” t doesn’t take much of a cynic, herefore, to speculate that his mes- age of peace, tolerance, equality and above all—nonviolenc@ is much referable to the establishment over hat it perceives to be the alterna- upport For The NPA Editorial t the December national confer- nce of the National Black Caucus of tate Legislators (NBCSL) in Mil- aukee, Wis., a timely and worthy esolution was passed in support of he Congressional Black Caucus ask Foree and Working Group on he Tobacco Settlement. NPA joins the black state legis- ators in giving special recognition to he Congressional Black Caucus CBC) for its leadership efforts to ake sure African-American inter- sts are adequately and clearly rep- esented in legislation on the tobacco greement now being discussed, de- ated, and developed in the U.S. ongress. nder the able leadership of Rep. ennie Thompson of Mississippi, the BC Task Force and Working Group n the Tobacco Settlement include road representation of African- merican health, legal, financial, ducation, and media organizations. NPA is pleased to be an active par- icipant on this Task Force. s Task Force chairman, Rep. hompson has organized an active nd representative working group to rovide input for the development of a black legislative perspective on the obacco Settlement and to be at the able to help determine an equitable . ives. ith Louis Farrakhan gaining upport both within the African- merican and Third World commu- ities, might the movers and shakers ot be pushing this “milder” vision of lack liberation in hopes that the lack community will adopt it? cynical way to view the increas- ng acceptance of Dr. King as a man orthy of being honored in Ameri- an history, to be sure. nd if it is true, how ironic, for the an’s vision was anything but tame nd mild. ‘ s far as most of the media record s concerned, Martin Luther King nly gave two speeches—1963’s “I ave a Dream” (only about 30 sec- nds of which is ever repeated—the ntire speech was much more wide- anging) and his 1968 “I Have Been o the Mountain Top” right before he ied. ut together, they give a picture f a man who had faith, hope and rust in the American system and as confident that his revolution ould succeed. ut read any other of his speeches nd writings, and a different picture merges. specially as time wore on into 967 and 1968, his ideas became ore hard-edged, and the word revolution” crept more and more of- en into his prescription for change. ing was the first one to comment uefully that his “dream” had be- ome a “nightmare,” and that some- hing more drastic had to be take lace to change America. nd, though he “had seen the romised land,” he was quite clear hat blacks as a people were a long ay from getting there. o yes, by all means, honor Dr. ing on his day. But read what he ad to say about America. All of it. BC Task Force ystem for the distribution of the ettlement’s proceeds for research, ducation, cessation programs mong young people and media ad- ertising campaigns. ntil the Congressional Black Caucus established a Task Force, all articipants in the agreement eached by the state attorneys gen- ral and subsequent discussions by ational health organizations, the ex- cutive branch of the federal govern- ent and members of Congress were hite. 3 s we have stated emphatically in previous editorial on this subject, frican-Americans have a vital stake n both the health and economic im- lications of the Tobacco Settlement nd we need to be involved in all dis- ussions on the congressional legisla- ion incorporating the tobacco agree- ent reached by the all-white state ttorneys general. BCSL is on target in commend- ng CBC Chair Rep. Maxine. Waters nd CBC Task Force Chair Rep. ennie Thompson on their leader- hip initiative on an issue vitally im- ortance to the African-American ommunity. here cannot be any national legis- ation on the tobacco settlement ithout significant African-Ameri- an input and support. “ ~1 ~1 ~1 he world's largest vault is under Chase Manhattan Bank in New ork City. It has six doors, each weighing as much as eight elephants. ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 EY, CMON NOW.. OLD IT ALL T NEEDS ISA ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 Just Do It” s Great dvice Y TREY BANKHEAD ~1 ~1 The problem with most people is that they dream of oing something instead of just DOING it” elieve it or not, I got that quote from Cinderella’s Fairy odmother. (Okay, so I saw it on a television special star- ing Brandy and Whitney Houston—so what? That doesn’t hange the fact that it’s still a pretty accurate assessment of ost people.) mean, look around you. I’ve got a friend who dreams of ecoming a race car driver, and also wants to be an auto echanic for race cars. What has he done about his dream? othing. - know I talk about a lot of things in my various writ- ngs, and I believe every word. But, still, I’m not perfect. I ould stand to be in better shape, for example. I tend to snap- udge things (and people), rather than take the time to make n informed judgment. Other times, I take far too long to ake a decision, rather than take a chance. : o, I’m taking my own advice (Don’t look so surprised riters expect you to follow what they say all the time. Why houldn’t we follow our own advice?). Rather than complain nd whine and moan about how terrible my life is (those of ou who read my LAST column know what I’m talking bout), I’m going to do something about it he first step in coming up with a way to improve your ife is to make a plan. You need to figure out what you’re not atisfied with, and find ways to improve it. In my case, I’ve ade a list of five main areas where I need to improve. In he interests of saving space, I'll list two of them here. n my pinion, I could definitely stand to be in better hysical shape. Sure, lots of my co-workers say that I’m in erfect shape, but I know better. Ever hop out of the shower, owel off, reach down for your slippers, and have a river of ater come flowing out of your belly button? Well, my stom- ch used to be FLAT, but now it’s got that “Dunlap” thing oing as in it “dun lapped” over my belt. I mean, it’s gotten o soggy down there that water CAN hide in my belly but- on, which is utterly ridiculous (not to mention embarrass- ng Add to that the fact that my arms and legs have one kirtd of soft, and that my rear end has also gotten a tad ess firm than I would prefer... you get the picture. Even hough my wife STILL says that my shoulders, arms, and utt are sexy, I just KNOW they could look better. hich brings me to the question: WHAT AM I GOING O DO ABOUT IT? crafted an exercise program that is tailored to MY eeds, MY wants, and MY interests. Generic programs have ever worked for me. They’re too impersonal. The one I orked out for me works for me. I want more physical endur- nce? I’ve worked in an aerobic routine. I wanted better uscle definition, so I added weights to the aerobic routine, hich will boost my strength AND improve my endurance. I ike martial arts, so I added some routines from kung fu and ikido to the mix, bringing back my old self-defense skills nd bringing me back into shape, and NOT letting me get ored while exercising All this, I've put into a one-hour pro- ram that I'll do every day. That’s one hour non-stop, to ake sure that the intensity doesn’t waver. he other area I feel I need to work on is my image. I ean, I know I look good NOW (so I’m told), but, with some ork, I could look so much better Getting back into shape ill help me along in this area, but that also means that I’ll ave to watch what I wear as different parts of me start to ecome more defined. For example, if I’m working on my hest, shoulders, and upper arms, I'll have to look for shirts nd suit jackets that won’t bind in those areas. While I’m at t, I can take the opportunity to update my wardrobe. There’s ome newer styles I’d love to get into, and I already know I'd ook gooooooo0d in. So, why not? The clothes I wear now, I how them off. What I need are clothes that show ME off ladies know exactly what I’m talking about... guys, this is n area where they get frustrated with us because we usu- lly just don’t get it). o, in that respect, I’m going for a total makeover. I'll be mproving my body, which will improve my health, self-es- eem, and sex life (that last one is ALWAYS a good goall), I'll e improving and‘updating my look, which works out for my areer and, again, my self-esteem. (Remember Will Smith in Men In Black,” when he says “The difference between you nd me is that I make this look goooood.” Same thing. Think confidence.”) You'd be surprised at the confidence you can et if you're in good shape and good clothes. I learned that rom my wife: she dresses up more for HERSELF than for nyone else, which is what most women do Why ELSE do ou think women are so careful about how they dress? Did ou think they did it for US, guys? Well, time for a reality heck; They may like us, but they don’t like us THAT much t may be a relatively small point, but they can FEEL good ther Viewpoints) S IT TIME FOR A BLACK COMPUTER COMPANY? y John William Templeton ~1 ~1 pecial To The NNPA AN FRANCISCO—Sometimes you can’t see the forest or the trees. hat is the case with one of the most amazing trends in he African-American consumer market. eginning in 1995, African-Americans spent more on omputers than they did on televisions, according to the Cur- ent Population Surveys of the U.S. Census Bureau—$589 illion to almost $500 million for televisions. hey also spent another $180 million on computer soft- are—equivalent to the amount spent on CD-ROMs and ther recorded music. When statistics for 1997 are released, he total amount spent on hardware and software is likely to op $1 billion. arketing research indicates that most of these comput- rs were bought for students so that they can stay competi- ive in school. An Apple Computer, Inc. executive confided hat its studies indicate that single black mothers index ighest of any group in a willingness to buy a computer for heir children. he ironic aspect of this trend is that it is a total gift to he computer industry, which has done worse than nothing o market technology to African-Americans, even though ome of the biggest breakthroughs were pioneered by blacks. id you know that the lead engineers for the first IBM PC, indows 95 and the Macintosh disk drive were black? n the spirit of the recently passed Kwanzaa, perhaps it s time we do something for ourselves. As much as the black omputer market has grown, it still only scratches the sur- ace. When President Bill Clinton gives his State of the nion address, he will open the doors to an even greater pportunity by committing funds to the rejuvenation of chools in school districts with a high proportion of children iving in poverty. he mid-March deadline to qualify for the e-Rate’s 90 ercent discount for schools will also force educators to begin ddressing their technology needs. lack parents are being forced to buy computers for their hildren because their schools are not equipped with them. here is a 14 percent gap in computers per student at the ,200 schools with 75 percent or more African-American stu- ent bodies compared to the national average, reports QED’s eanne Hayes in Denver. f the president is serious—always an open question—it ould mean a substantial commitment to buying the 1.2 illion computers that it would take to reach the national oal of five students per computer by the year 2000 for the even million African-American K-12 students. ven if the feds do not follow through, we as a commu- ity should require our local school boards and charitable rganizations to come up with the dough. ow, if you're still with me. Somebody needs to make hose computers and somebody needs to make software that ines the rich oral tradition of the African experience and he creativity of today’s artists. Although computer pur- hases are going up, software purchases are going down as lack buyers find an even worse situation than the book and ovie markets when they go to software stores. here is nothing for black children and a void in practical esources geared to the specific needs of adults. In our inimi- able fashion, we've been taking that imperfect environment nd adjusting it to meet our needs. That’s where the busi- ess opportunity lies. Practically all American computer ompanies have sourced their manufacturing offshore in sia. That means much of your hard-earned dollars spent or computers floated away. iven that technology is one of the booin fields for the 1st century, it provides an opportunity to create a company ased on meeting the specific demands of*AYffet%m-American omputer buyers, either as a stand-alone firm or in alliance ith existing manufacturers here or offshore. one of the existing firms have any sales channels in nner cities nor in Africa or the Caribbean. There is not only demand for a manufacturer but also a retail company that ould focus on these markets. uring the recent conference, “African-Americans in the igital Age: Learning and Earning on the Internet,” Dr. rank Greene, one of the pioneers of Silicon Valley and man- ging member of New Vista Venture Capital, discussed how is group is putting $40 million into developing the next ave of Black computer companies, ~1 y LOOKING good. And so, for that matter, can WE nyway, that’s it: Two areas I'll be improving my life. 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They don’t solve family Speak accurately and precisely ass atest. lution for them. Men and women To forget — build a house of failure.” “Be pa- - problems; they create new ones for ; Remember and use people’s rugs, alcohol, tobacco and a who enjoy each other are seldom To apologize tient with everyone, but above all you. : names. ost of other symptoms reflect the nervous and tired. To save money with yourself”. ; Please realize it’s not your fault WHAT IS MY TITHE? isdirection spoken of in this 7,In periods of depression, re- To be unselfish “Getting people to like you is if your parents are not getting . My tithe is more than a check or oem. Education is a basic for member that everyone has To avoid mistakes only the other side of liking them”. along. This is especially true if par- a sum of money. Itis: roper and healthy human devel- troubles, that “this too will pass” Tokeepoutofarut = (Norman Vincent Peale) ents divorce. My investment in a better com- pment. To attempt to function as and concentrate on riding out the To begin all over again “The real art of conversation is Taking sides with either parent munity. n illiterate is to play a losing storm well. To make the best of not only to say the right thing in causes children to be caught in the My aid to Christian youth.. and. S me oye tem eat ter the right ee but to wal unsaid ee Please don’t take sides etl expression of faith in the fu- nk it’ ‘ot to THE ENVIRONMENT YOU 0 Kee : e ee ARE GIVING YOUR CHILD To think first and act moment”, (Dorothy Nevill) So what do you do? The family Mygesture of good will = on’t think it’s wrong to try to 1 Do you run your home effi- afterwards Things worth remembering: problems are severe. After praying My contribution to Christian xcel. ciently? Is it orderly, but not so or- To maintain a high standard The value of time. a great deal, calmly sit down and education. ; ; ust think Just derly that your family feels uncom- To keep on keeping on The success of perseverance. discuss your family life with your My outreach in healing and hink fortable in it? To shoulder blame The dignity of simplicity. parents. When children love both teaching through HETSETITTOS, A reprint of a poem written 2. Do you have fairly definite To be charitable The worth of character. parents they can contribute stabil- My vote for a Christian world. _ y atelevision community schedules and Jointly made, well- To admit error The virtue of patience. ity in a family. My tithe is a holy pe dedi- ffairs director recently understood rules which you are on’ To take advice The wisdom of economy. Then talk with an adult in whom cated to God for the building of his ppeared in a periodical the Job to enforce? To forgive The power of kindness. you trust—probably your minister, kingdom on earth. ublished by the North Caro- . 3. Have you and your husband BUT IT PAYS your teacher or a counselor. Re- THE MEASURE OF TRUE ina Association of Educators. solved enough of your problems so “What you are speaks so loud | YOUR HOME member to consider your parents’ GREATNESS church is great in the sight of F YOU ARE NERVOUS, ample of cooperation, mutual.re- i. guns ; Sometimes you must move in God only when it is: EPRESSED, OR ALWAYS spect, and happy, zestful, respon- ©us form of poverty. ; santly? Arguing in the family has with a grandparent or a relative Great is spirit. The warmth of IRED sible. behavior and so that your “Be generous with compliments become a common problem. There while your parents sort out their fellowship is apparent to all who . Be sure that your goals are ossible and that they have to do ith the welfare of others rather han with personal prestige. Ner- ous people usually have self-cen- ered goals or none at all. . If possible, eliminate what akes you most nervous or weary. verly heavily washes, doors that lam, children who fight, men who on’t get home for dinner on time, n-laws who criticize, can be rought under control so that they on't use up so much of your en- rgy. . Build up your enthusiasm and nterests. Plan your days and sim- lify your life so that you have mple time in which to do well the hings you must do, one thing at a ime in the order of their impor- ance, and some time left over in hich to do things you particu- arly-enjoy. If necessary, ask an ef- icient friend to help ee develop etter work habits. If you have een serving as someone’s slave, top doing so. . Practice making prompt deci- ions and sticking to them. Spend- ng hours trying to decide whether o do this or that uses up more en- rgy than the action itself, and of- en one course is as good as an- ther anyway. . Improve your health. Drink lenty of milk and eat more veg- tables and meat. Learn how to re- ax your muscles and really rest. hild is looking forward to’ growing p and to marriage and parent- ood? . Are you and your husband iving examples to your child of ood citizenship and social respon- ibility, working to make your treet a friendly neighborhood, par- icipating’ in community undertak- ngs, and feeling responsibility for ood government? ~1 AY YOU HAVE nough happiness to keep you weet, nough trials to keep you strong, nough sorrows to keep you hu- an, nough hope to keep you happy, nough failure to keep you umble, nough success to keep you ea- er, nough friends to give you com- ort, nough wealth to meet your eeds, Enough enthusiasm to look orward, nough faith td banish depres- ion, nough determination to make ach day better than yesterday. ~1 THE ROAD OF LIFE I expect to pass through this orld but once. Any kindness that can show to any fellow creature, et me do it now... for I shall not ass this way again.” nd stingy with questions.” ~1 EST WE FORGET any African-Americans (or lacks or Negroes) “came up the ard way,” but we made it on our wn. Some of us were born to teen- ge mothers who worked in green obacco and tobacco factories, icked cotton, scrubbed floors most f our lives to send our children to ollege. Some of our grandparents’ omes, where we grew up, had no lumbing or electricity. We used an uthouse drew water from a well, athed in a tin tub in the kitchen n Saturday night and lit the ouse with kerosene lamps. That as not uncommon in the South in he ’40s and ’50s. on’t write off anyone because e came up the hard way. But here was genuine love and friend- hip. People cared and were con- erned about others. You helped e harvest my tobacco crop and I elped you harvest yours. We did or each other, shared with each ther and never expected a dime. he school had a pot-belly stove, utdoor privies, dilapidated build- ngs, none of the frills—computers, ecretaries, no assistant principals nd many principals taught part- ime, counselors, nurses, psycholo- ists, but teachers taught, children earned. They could spell, read and rite. No behavior problems. They ere well-disciplined. We didn’t ~1 ~1 ALUTE HE DREAM" ANUARY 5- wen Burney, Jr. ~1 wen Burney, Sr. ice-President re so many unhappy marriages. ne-third of American marriages nd in divorce. Too often the years eading up to a divorce are filled ith yelling and fighting. Many amilies stay together in spite of onstant battles. So many teenag- rs must face all this tension and tress in the family—shouting, ursing, yelling, and hitting. This amily needs help, but too often arents won’t seek it. eenagers, don’t run away from ome. You will not generally find ife any easier out on your own. here is the possibility of quitting chool and messing up your own roblems. This is not running way. inally, love and honor your par- nts, in spite of their problems. No ne is perfect. We are living in try- ng times. Under stress, far too any parents have turned to alco- ol or drugs. Tempers are some- imes short and flare up. e aware that you have your wn life to live, whether or not our parents get hold of their own roblems, you must press on. Turn o God for stability and comfort. ~1 f you want to be liked by others, ncourage people to talk about orship in a great church. reat in love. Its love abounds oward all sinners. The members ove one another with real devo- ion. reat in compassion. Its heart eaches out to those who need its inistry. Only by having a compas- ionate heart can a church be reat. reat in Christian living. Its embers live a dedicated Christian ife. It has no place for worldliness. reat in loyalty. Its members are oyal to the Lord and his church hrough their dedication of time, alent, and money to His service. itt Community College ontinuing Education Division ourses Arts and Crafts Mixed Media Oil Painting Oil Painting Watercolor Painting Watercolor Painting Watercolor Painting sbestos Training uto Care: Basic Handyperson uto Safety Inspection ake Decorating ertifed Purchasing Manager ertified Quality Manager ommunity First Aid and Safety reative Writing Basics reative Writing for Publishing reative Writing Seminar rochet: Beginning rochet: Beginning ffective Teacher Training lectrical Apprenticeship Program Level IV-A) lectrical Apprenticeship Program Level I-B) inancial: Retirement Success inancial: Taking Control - A inancial Workshop for Women loral Design ome Companion Aide ow To Talk So Kids Will Listen nterior Decorating nttoduction to Sailing nvestment Strategies for the 21st entury nvestments for the Conservative nvestors nvestments for the Conservative nvestors nitting: Beginning nitting: Beginning andscaping and Gardening andscaping and Gardening entor Training for Teachers ational Teacher Exam Review orth Carolina Building Codes phthalmic Frames and Lenses lumbing Apprenticeship I-B S9000 Overview BC: How Your Past Affects Your resent BC: How Your Past Affects Your resent BC: Personality Realities BC; Personality Realities BC: Small Business Basics ign Language - Beginning ign Language - Intermediate chedule of Courses or anuary, 1998 ~1 ost Dates /5 - 4/6 /8 - 2/26 /8 - 2/26 /8 - 2/26 /8 - 2/26 /7 - 2/25 /7 - 2/25 /9 - 2/10 /13 - 3/3 /8 /6 - 2/24 /27 - 3/3 /27 - 1/28 14-415 /5 - 4/27 /8 - 4/16 /8 - 4/16 /13 - 3/3 /26 - 3/16 /6 - 2/5 /5 - 3/25 39.00 (CS) 35+$10(AP) 35+$10(AP) 35+$10(AP) 35+$10(AP) 354$10(AP) 354$10(AP) 35.00 39.00 (AP) 35.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) 100.00 (AP) 350.00 (AP) 35.00 60.00 (AP) 60.00 (AP) 60.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) 35.00 35.00 35.00 1/6 - 3/26 /14 - 2/4 /14 - 2/4 30.00 (AP) 35.00 (AP) /8 - 2/26 /12 - 5/11 /8 - 2/19 /13.- 3/3 39.00 (AP) 35.00 39.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) /14 - 3/4 /26 - 2/23 39.00 (AP) 100.00 (AP) 30.00 1/13 - 2/17 30.00 1/13 - 2/17 /13 - 3/3 /26 - 3/16 /6 - 2/3 /8 - 2/5 /7 - 2/25 /26 - 2/25 /13 - 3/3 /8 - 3/12 /13 - 5/5 /26 - 2/16 /27 394$10(AP) 354$10(AP) 39.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 195.00 (AP) 29.00 (AP) 29.00(AP) 1/29 29.00 (AP) 29.00 (AP) 35.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) 39.00 (AP) /20 /22 /7 - 1/28 /13 - 3/3 /5 - 3/5. /8 - 2/26 u 4 p =r ay(s) AEA SALSHAEH 4H on =e ages ze ime Location 0:30a-12:30pm Winterville :30-9:30pm JC Park | am-12Noon JC Park -4pm JC Park _ :30 - 9:30’pm_Grifton CC am-12Noon JC Park :30-9:30pm JC Park’ :30am-4:30pm_ Wintervillé -10pm VW-23 * - 9:30 pm VW-47 ,. -10 pm L-216 ;- -9pin L143 > am-5pm Campus - 10:30 pm T-24 -10 pm VW-10 -10 pm Campus: -10 pm VW-10 -* am-12Noon JCPar .: :30-9:30pm JC Park.” :30 - 9:30 pm Campus‘: :30-9:30pm = L-425 -125 | -218 -218 :30 - 9:30 pm - 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm -10pm :30 - 9:30 pm :30 - 9:30 pm -216 >. ampus: ampus‘. arpet », ashion :, ampus «| ampus. , :30 - 8:30 pm :30 - 9:30 pm -4pm C Bradford: -9pm :30 - 9:30 pm am - 12 Noon :30 - 9:30 pm :30 - 9:30 pm :30 - 9:30 pm -9pm -10 pm -S5pm :30 - 10:30 pm -10 pm -4pm ampus :: ampus »: ampus :: ampus :: -9pm Campus «. -4pm -9pm :30 - 9:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 9:30 pm ampus - ampus.: 146 | -110 2° -110 °- ~1 ~1 panish: Advanced Conversational panish: Beginning Conversational panish: Beginning Conversational panish: Interm. 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BELL ttend The hurch Of Your Choice ~1 a’ SMALL SCHOOL WITH A BIG EART—Bethel School students in- ernalized the true meaning of iving. Annie Watts’ First Graders anted to make a difference for thers for the new year. The stu- dents leamed about community services, needs and wants. After earning about the Salvation rmy and the Alopt an Angel roject of the Greenville omunity Shelter, the students ecided to help both services. —The First Graders made their presentation to Terri Zabriskie, ase Manager of the Community helter. After thanking the chil- ren for their generosity, Ms. abriskie talked with them and ave them a four of the shelter. he youngsters raised over ~1 MPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION ENERAL UTILITY WORKER ENERAL UTILITY WORKER osition available for person to perform semi- killed and limited skilled laborer work in the aintenance, repair, and construction of the ater Resources Distribution System. Knowl- dge of water and sewer construction and aintenance is preferred. A valid North Caro- ina commercial driver’s license is required. pplications accepted through January 14, 998. Salary Range 415,808 - $23,483. IPE LAYER ~1 ~1 eed help with ocial Security isability Benefits homas H. Johnson, Jr. ttorney at Law reenville 321-2020 ollFree 1-888-893-2656 leven years experience o fee unless we win osition available for person to perform skilled ork in the installation, maintenance and re- air-of water and sewer pipelines and mains. rior experience in water and sewer pipeline onstruction work and a valid North Carolina ommercial driver’s license is required. Appli- ations accepted through January 16, 1998. alary Range $17,472-$25,938. T ~1 ~1 ~1 Discover Calorad’ ew-Us lose weight hile your sleep ormula. or information rochure call 919- 57-3011 r write & R Products 05 Oak Grove Ave reenville, N.C. 27834 ~1 ~1 ~1 HOLESALERS AND RETAILERS F PETROLEUM PRODUCTS t a —_ RADE MART RADE OIL COMPANY 602 HWY. 264 EAST REENVILLE, NC 27858 ALTER L. WILLIAMS US. —« (919) 752-4366 AX (919) 752-9957 OME « (919) 756-6510 AR © (919) 714-2572 ~1 nterested persons should contact the Human esources Office, Greenville Utilities Commis- ion, P.O. Box 1847, Greenville, N. C. 27835. mployment is contingent upon passing a hysical examination including a drug screen- ng urinalysis. An Equal Opportunity Employer” ~1 ~1 ~1 ointment to talk with an IRS rep- esentative is not necessary. Assis-. ance is offered on a first-come, irst-served basis. axpayers unable to personally isit the IRS office can get assis- tance through the Internet by dial- ng the IRS homepage at http:// ww.ira.ustreas.gov. Another ser- ice available is the IRS TeleTax ine that provides taxpayers with Mind Is Terrible hing To aste. ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 outh Lee Street Neight ; mprovement Inc. Hosts artin Luther King ay Celebration his event will take place on Monday, anuary 19, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. at the yden Arts & recreation Building Audi- orium located on 511 South Lee Street. ree admission and various activities for he entire family. For more information, lease call 746-7003. ~1 ~1 t Just Keeps | etting] Better andin | EAST ELK, BRODY'S, SEARS, K&W CAFETERIA & 50 SHOPS PEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-9, SUNDAY 1-6 ~1 ~1 ~1 alute Dr. Martin Luther King. Carolina East Mall, ocated one mile north of Pitt Community College n Memorial Drive, offers over 50 stores and pecialtyshops ranging from fine clothing to utomotive needs. While you're shopping top and have a quick lunch in our food ourt. Carolina East Mall Meeting the onsumer needs in the community. he Carolina East Mall anagement Staff Proudly Salute r. Martin Luther King. he Carolina East Mall Management Staff proudly ~1 ~1 ~1 AROLINA EAST ~1 ELK, BRODY’S, SEARS, K&W CAFETERIA & 50 SHOPS PEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-9, SUNDAY 1-6 OCATED ON HIGHWAY II, JUST 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF GREENVILLE BLVD. ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ou re others depending on you to build the future? re you confident that you've got the right tools? ave you realized the power of your oney? We are here. To show you how to make he most of your money today and to help you plan for ~1 omorrow. Because the future is closer than you think. Here. ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 VACHOVIA Seirted. ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ECHO is off. y S. SALLYE STREETER RETIRES—The staff of Greenville Housing Author- ty and officials of the City of Greenville recently held a reception at he Moyewood Cultural and Recreation Center to honor Ms. Sallye treeter on her retirement. Ms. Streeter had served as Director of Ten- nt Affairs for the Greenville Housing Authority for more than 32 years. y Dr. Earl Ofarl Hutchinson ~1 ntertainment Feature 997 should be cause for much re- oicing. It showed that an indepen- ent film with an all-black cast, ans the ancient racial stereotypes f crime/dope/guns/freaky sex/car- oon caricatures/human wrecks that far too many Hollywood films raditionally reserve almost exclu- ~1 ively thr Blacks, cun do well at the ecaiien, ut equally important, Eve's ayou shattered two other myths. riter-director Kasi Lemmons ech- ed ico when. she re- arked ‘ou can’t really point o any film and say this proves that his film will attract a white audi- nce. What examples can you use?” emmons seemed doubtful that hites will go see an all black film. ut why? ~1 he International Relations ommittee of the League of omen Voters of Pitt Cqunty will resent a program on “Emerging nfectious Diseases: Relevance to orth Carolina and Pitt County” n Jan. 20, at 7:30 at the Willis uilding, corner of Reade Circle nd First Street. OMEN VOTERS PRESENT PROGRAM he speaker will be Paul Cook, .D., Clinical Professor of Medi- ine at East Carolina School of edicine and former Medical Con- ultant with the Pitt County ealth Department. ‘ veryone is invited to attend and articipate. For more information lease call 355-6389. ~1 essful Inc ~1 or decades whites have packed oncerts featuring black artists, ailed black sports figures, en- hrined black divas, ‘praised'the orks of black writers, poets, and laywrights. If a film is well- rafted, and compelling, there is no eason why whites wouldn’t or houldn't crowd the theaters to see t. pielberg’s Amistad is a good ex- mple. Despite its painful, and still ontroversial theme of black sla- ery, from initial box office reports sizable percentage of those who ent to see it were white. he second myth is that indepen- ent, all-black films are doomed to ail commercially. In the 1930s, ioneer black filmmaker Oscar ichaux made independent films ith a small budget and no major tudio backing, or distribution eals. The films didn’t present the tereotypical Amos ’n’ Andy, Stepin etchit comedy, or minstrel-type ong and dance depictions of blacks . revalent in that era. The films ere dramas, western, and’ detec- ive movies. They employed hun- reds of black actors, actresses and echnicians and were financially uccessful. ‘ ubscribe ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 id You Know? ~1 ~1 NAPS)—You can now make oll free calls beginning with the umber 888, in addition to the raditional 800 number . ookbook author and TV elebrity chef Nathalie Dupree ays mushrooms help make ever- ay dishes more appealing. y wearing light career knits ade with 100 percent soft acrylic nd acrylic blends. \ rotecting and presdfbing pre- ious important family docu- ents, family recipes and other rinted materials can be easier han replacing them with the help f a laminater from Royal AREER PPORTUNITIES DMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY INANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT his position is needed to perform a variety of difficult to complex secre- arial and general office management duties for the Financial Services epartment. This individual is responsible for preparing a variety of preadsheets, forms, reports and other documents; composing corre- pond isting in prep of departmental and City budget; ollecting information and cmpiling reports related to Financial Services epartment activities as needed; assisting with completion of Budget and omprehensive A 1 Fi ial Report; isting with City Council genda items; assisting citizens (telephone and walk-in public), and other aily activities of the department. ~1 ~1 raduation from an accredited high school, supplemented with courses n secretarial sci busi practi: office management, or other elated courses; completion of an associate's degree in secretarial sci- nce preferred. Requires experience in office and omputer skills (WordPerfect, Lotus 123, Windows 95 and PowerPoint or ther presentation software). Financial office experience is a must. ~1 ~1 tarting Salary Range: $23,483 - $28,641, depending upon qualifications nd experience. pply by 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 1998, to the City of Greenville, uman Resouraces Department, 201 West Fifth Street, P.O. Box 7207, reenville, N.C. 27835-7207. . esume’ will not be accepted in lieu of City application. If you are out of he area, please contact 919-830-4492 for an application. HE CITY OF GREENVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - M/F/H UCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST PASS A PHYSICAL & DRUG SCREEN ~1 .P: ceairsorotions ~1 ~1 progressive environment moving forward to assure that everyone has equal opportunity to own their own vehicle. We realize that there may be credit concerns for some and that’s why we at oe Pecheles now offer J.P. CREDIT SOLUTIONS. e offer preapproved car credit, no catch, no complications. You can call 24 hours a day - 7 days a week to set preapproved, And that’s not all, we also offer ZERO DOWN FINANCING. Call Our J.P. redit Solutions Dept. 56-8051 Dt feehebes. VOLKSWAGEN « AUDI » HYUNDAI » MITSUBISHI REENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA THE FRESH ALTERNATIVE" ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 omen are easing into spring. ~1 overign Corp. ITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRIVATIZATION S THE PUBLIC BEING HOODWINKED? ~1 he City of Greenville and the Greenville Human Relations Council nvite You to the 1998 N JANUARY 7, KENNETH DEWS, CHAIRMAN, COUNTY artin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Festivities OMMISSIONERS MOVED FORWARD THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF ALL CMH ASSETS AND DEEDS TO CHANGE OUR HOSPITAL TO A PRIVATE NOT OR PROFIT CORPORATION. THE LAND AND HOSPITAL WILL NOT BE EASED, BUT ABSOLUTELY DEEDED AWAY BY THE COMMISSIONERS. OMMISSIONERS EUGENE JAMES AnD JEFF SAVAGE NSUCCESSFULLY VOICED THEIR OPPOSITION AND CONCERNS HROUGHOUT THE MEETING. HE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE THAT A ONTRACT WITH AMBIGUOUS LANGUAGE BETWEEN PCMH AND THE OUNTY IS SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE COUNTY. OT SO ERE IS WHY EVERSION OF PCMH BACK TO COUNTY unday, January 18, 1998 emorial Service - 6:00 PM elvia Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church 00 Watauga Avenue peaker: Dr. W. H. Mitchell astor of Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Winterville, NC ntrepreneur of Mitchell’s Funeral Home ponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference nd the Coalition Against Racism onday, January 19, 1998 reenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Activities: ommunity Unity Breakfast - 8:00 AM ose High School Auditorium 00 West Arlington Boulevard peaker: Dr. LeRoy T. Walker .S. Olympic Committee, President Emeritus and Board Member ponsored by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce ~1 HE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE THEY CAN AUSE THE HOSPITAL TO REVERT BACK TO THE COUNTY IF THE VENTURE AILS. WRONG. ONCE THE COMMISSIONERS CONVEY THE HOSPITAL ROPERTY AWAY BY A CLEAR UNRESTRICTED DEED, IT COULD NOT EVERT BACK. WHY DON’T THE COMMISSIONERS TELL YOU THIS? 00% PAYMENT OF INDIGENT CARE/MEDICAID F PRIVATIZED PCMH CAN STILL COME BACK TO THE COUNTY OMMISSIONERS SEEKING RELIEF FROM CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS TO PAY OR ALL INDIGENT CARE AND MEDICAID COST. ~1 itywide Solidarity March - 10:00 AM homas Foreman Park outh Program - 1:00 PM Poor People” Feast - 4:00 PM elvia Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church ponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference CMH SALE OF ASSETS: IF PRIVATIZED PCMH WILL HAVE THE and the Coalition Against Racism OWER TO SELL OFF 5% OF ITS ASSETS EACH YEAR. O GUARANTEES WITH PRIVATIZATION THER PUBLIC HOSPITALS THAT BECAME PRIVATE NOT FOR PROFIT HAVE LREADY FAILED AND ARE BEING SOLD. FOR THIS REASON ALONE THE OUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD TAKE A WAIT AND SEE APPROACH. AIT TWO YE. THEN RECONSIDER. PPOSE THE PROPOSED GIVEAWAY OF PCMH GET INVOLVED; CALL YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER TODAY TTEND THE JANUARY 20™ MEETING, 3:00 PM. COUNTY BUILDING LSO WRITE YOUR COMMISSIONER TODAY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: ~1 ast Carolina University Activities: andlelight Vigil - 6:00 PM t the Crest of College Hill, ECU peaker: Dorothy Spruill Redford - 7:30 PM endrix Theater, ECU ponsored by the Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center, the Cultural wareness Committee, the National Panhellenic Council, Allied Blacks for Leadership nd Equality, and the Chancellor’s Martin Luther King Committee ~1 OMMISSIONER The City of prraemien -_ the Srseriie — hsogetect Council 0-8 ese activ led ri ad fgets MANAGER, East Carolina University and the Greenville Pitt County Chamber of Chamerce. REENVILLE, NC 27834-1696 D BRIGHT 524-5253, KENNETH DEWS 355-2276, CHARLES GASKINS 758-3314, EUGENE JAMES 752-6336, OM JOHNSON, SR. 752-1796, FARNEY MOORE 758-1047, MARK OWENS 749-4081, JEFF SAVAGE 758-5770. AID FOR BY CONCERNED CITIZENS, NANCY COLVILLE, 756-5706 AND ALFRED BRINSON, 752-8477 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 Black Farmers To Get Another D y Ken Morgan pecial to the NNPA ASHINGTON, D.C.—On Jan. 6; African-American farmers will et another day in court, when .S. District Court Judge Paul riedman assesses the progress of ettlements between black farmers nd the U.S. government, as ‘well s the adequacy of the mediation rocess between the two. ast month more than 70 bla¢k| armers and their supporters filled riedman’s courtroom in proceed- ngs on the issue. Then, Friedman ave the U.S. Department of Agri- ulture (USDA) 30 days to develop speedy way to resolve hundreds f discrimination complaints odged by black farmers or be con- ronted with a trial date. e also approved a government equest that the 1,000-plus cases eing mediated be done on a case- y-case basis, as opposed to being ealt with as a group within six onths. lack farmers and their lawyers, owever, contend that it will take t least two years, not six months, o hear and mediate complaints in- ividually. Aggrieved farmers will ave the option to have their cases eard through a process set up by SDA to hear complaints or by ichael Lewis, the court-appointed ediator. ast Aug. 28, Black farmers filed $2 billion discrimination lawsuit gainst the USDA. Pigford, et.al. s. the U.S. Department of Agricul- ~1 ~1 stretching the review process out any years—or conducting vacu- us or ghost investigations—or fail- ng to take action.” These practices ed to foreclosures, bankruptcies nd. other serious economic prob- ems for Black farmers, they said. lexander J. Pires, Jr. is the lead ttorney for the plaintiffs, and ichael Sitcoff of the U.S. Justice epartment is the lead attorney for he defendant. The judge has al- owed two other lawyers represent- ng black farmers in Alabama and ississippi to join the mediation egotiations. riedman has not yet ruled on ignificant points in the case, in- luding whether or not the statute ,8 © 6 56 6 bb’ BO Ba f limitations can be invoked by the ustice Department. Its implemen- ation would mean that about 95 ercent of plaintiffs would not be ble to receive damages. for their ll-treatment at the hands of local SDA officials. itcoff said farmers may only be ble to receive forgiveness of their ebts and top priority for new’ oans. However, echoing black armers’ sentiments, Everett Greer f Yazoo, Miss., said, “We want ebt relief and compensation for ur suffering.” he National Black Farmers As- ociation led by John Boyd, Gary rant, and Tim Pigford first called ational attention to their plight 0604 6 9 © 6 ve vwve PRUILL'S DAYCARE UALITY CHILDCARE IN A LICENSED CHRISTIAN OME ENVIRONMENT E OFFER: A CHRISTIAN LOVING ATMOSPHERE EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS THROUGH A STATE APPROVED FOOD ROGRAM CHILD SAFE ENVIRONMENT I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED NURSING LASSES. I ALSO HAVE CDL LICENSE. DUCATION E ALSO SUPPLY TRANSPORTATION OW ACCEPTING CHILDREN AGES 0-12 ~1 a oe. Baa ec, 12, 1996. Then, a group of 50 lack farmers protested in front of he White House against what. they aid were discriminatory USDA ractices. They also demanded a eeting with President Clinton. hey returned to the nation’s apital to protest at the USDA, pril 23, 1997, two months after he agency released a report ac- nowledging the discrimination roblem and vowed to develop a lan of action. More than 250 black armers and their supporters pro- ested the inadequacy of the plan nd the inaction of USDA in resolv- ng the problem. lack farmers are losing 9,000 cres per week, according to re- 25,000 to 18,816. lack farmers are going out of busi- ess at three times the rate of their hite counterparts. The average ncome of a black farmer is one- hird that of whites, while poverty ates for the black farmer are 20 ercent higher than whites. s far as financing goes, an As- ociated Press (AP) analysis look- ng at lending practices between 980 and 1992, revealed that black armers receive 51 cents for every ollar loaned to whites. Over that eriod, the number of loans ropped by 66 percent for white ~1 ~1 lect and discrimination ~1 ~1 hanged, there. may be no black armers by the year 2000.” ccording to several advocacy roups and agriculture experts, ome of the black farm loss can be ttributed to the conditions con- ronting small family farmers such s government policies favoring orporate, big-business farmers, ow prices, and natural disasters. e a a ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 his will change our concept of anufactured ousing orever ~1 ~1 and/Home ackages IRST, SECOND, AND THIRD SHIFTS AVAILABLE PEVIEL)( ~1 ure Secretary Dan Glickman con- ends that black farmers have been he victims of racial discrimination fter repeatedly being denied loans = nd other management and, deckni- ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 ~1 105 Greenville Blvd, ehl: Greenville, NC 27836 19-321-1553 WITH GOD ALL al services by USDA. ) t also asserts that from 1983 to a { THINGS ARE 997, the USDA failed to investi- ~ , POSSIBLE ate hundreds of discrimination ‘ ; le ° omplaints filed by black farmers ~. _ a request to have black farmers p= 4 iscriminated against before 1983 ~~ Y CALL 561-8052 ~1 ncluded in the suit was denied). ccording to the farmers, dis- rimination took the form of e Salute ~. 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