Sterling House | To Open Doors Greenville WTOW1320 AM Washington er OIC There are two times in a man’s life when he should not specu- late: when he can’t afford it and when he can. —Mark Twain EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S MINORITY VOICE-SINCE 1981 WEEK OF APRIL 7-13, 1998 | Yn the Spr of eas Ci aayeEa Tee pein AOL Ba ¢ a a a i Fh IN oy oe PUTAN 4 a7 qq pow ed etd CP “iN A ety OG9 Rep. Maxine Waters Praises Clinton Trip By U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters Recently I returned from a six country trip to sub-Saharan Africa. This extraordinary tour took us to Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Botswana and Senegal. I was one in a delegation of elected officials, business people, religious leaders, representatives of orga- nized labor and civil rights groups invited by President Bill Clinton to accompany him and First Lady ‘Hillary Rodham Clinton on the trip. In each country, the response to the President was exciting, exhila- rating and almost overwhelming. Ba , a Well over one-half million people gathered to see President Clinton ‘in Ghana. In Uganda, the school children sparkled and performed for the President. In Rwanda, the Presi- dent brought tears to the crowd when he admitted that the United States and other nations did too little, too late to avoid genocide in Rwanda. The President pledged support for the victims and for the appointment of an international commission to prevent future geno- cide. In South Africa, the President visited Robbin Island with Presi- TOURS DISTRICT—Congresswoman Eva Clayton toured the Pitt County Ist Congressional District last dent Nelson Mandela and held se- rious discussions about the ongoing relationship between South Africa and the United States. In Botswana, the President praised President Ketumile Masire for his leadership in promoting democracy and the tremendous progress of Botswana. In Senegal, President Clinton visited the island of Goree and toured the slave quarters where millions of Africans were sold, died of disease and brutality and, even- tually, were shipped to the United States, the Caribbean and other countries. There, the President de- week. Supporters from Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, Philippi Church and Community Christian Church are seen with Ms. Clayton. (Staff Photo) : Black Leaders Pleased With Street Naming The city council reached a deci- sion to name a part of West Fifth Street dfter Martin Luther King, Jr., a decision that pleased many leaders from the African-American community. Last Monday, more than 150 people gathered on the third floor in the city council chambers in sup- port of renaming the street for Dr. King. The city council reached the decision after a 1'/2-hour public hearing. Present for the meeting was County Commissioner Jeff Savage, who said that renaming the street is a start. “It is a necessary move toward harmony in the city,” said Savage. Proponents for the renaming of the street argued that. the renam- ing is long overdue because most other cities already have a street named for the slain civil rights leader. Those who opposed in- cluded historical groups and Fifth Street business owners who cited cost and confusion as a few reasons not to change the name. Members of the black community present included local leaders, Bennie Roundtree, Rev. Elmer Jackson, Rev. Dave Hammond, Commissioner Jeff Savage, Keith Cooper, and several members of the NAACP. The local leaders had Burger King To Sponsor UniverSoul Circus Events MIAMI, Fla.—The “Big Top” may be coming to a location near you in the next several months, thanks in part to Burger King Cor- poration. The fast food giant an- nounced that it will be a national sponsor for the UniverSoul Circus, the only African-American owned circus in the 20th century, for its 16-city 1998 U.S. tour. Featuring a world renowned uni- cycle troupe, a contortionist, aerial artists, clowns, amazing death-de- fying feats and of course, the hot- test urban music hits of the last few decades, UniverSoul Circus tries to bring a fresh, upbeat urban flair to the magic of the Big Top. .- “We give audiences what they don’t expect. It’s a hip hop under the big top,” laughs Calvin “Casual Cal” Dupree, the co-founder and ringmaster of UniverSoul Circus, who encees each night zipped up in a zoot suit in homage of Cab Callo- way. Now in its fourth year, the circus has been hailed for its artistic and technical triumph. It features a troupe of international performers of color from some of the world’s best known circuses. “Our African-American consum- ers contribute more than $1 billion a year to our brand and are among some of our most loyal customers. Linking with the nationally ac- claimed UniverSoul Circus is a natural way for Burger King ,to both thank a large group of our consumers while delivering high quality entertainment,” said Jim Watkins, senior vice president, marketing, Burger King Corp. The itinerary for the remainder of the tour is: New York City (April 10—May 17); Newark, N.J. (May 21-31); Cleveland (June 5-14); Baltimore (June 19-28); Washing- ton, D.C. (July 1-19); Memphis (July 25—Aug. 2); Detroit (Sept. 11- 27); New Orleans (Aug. 7-16); Chicago (Aug. 21-Sept. 6); Oak- land (Oct. 4-11); Los Angeles (Oct. 16—Nov.1); Dallas (Nov. 6-15) and Houston (Nov. 20-29). The circus has already made stops in Miami (See SPONSOR, P. 2) a petition of nearly 500 names in favor of the change. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will have to give approval of the street change. The renaming should go into effect on Jan. 18, the Martin Luther King, Jr. designated holiday. The cost to the city would be be- tween $600 and $800. nounced slavery and, pointing to the African-American Members of Congress, praised us for our strength and leadership despite the inhuman treatment of our an- cestors. At each stop, the Presidents of the six countries greeted our del- egation with pomp and ceremony. The millions of Africans who lined the streets and countryside shouted with glee. In several coun- tries, the dresses of the African women had the portraits of Presi- dent Clinton and the President of their country woven into their (See PRAISES, P. 2) N.C. Native By Kitty J. Pope When Russell Parker entered East Carolina University to major in social work and corrections, his dream of becoming a pilot still laid latent in his mind. The Windsor native attended ECU on a track scholarship, but never abandoned his childhood am- bition of flying planes. He took his first plane trip with his track team to Detroit. Parker described this trip as highly “spiritual,” because being in fight reminded him of what he felt was his mission in life. Russell continued his heartfelt mission and enrolled in the avia- tion program at Lenoir Community College while still a senior at ECU. There, he met a pilot (who is now a 727 captain) who showed interest in Parker and encouraged him to follow his dream. “After meeting other black pilots, I gained the confidence that I, too, would be able to reach my goal even though | had no money to be- gin flying lessons,” recalled Rus- sell. . Still he knew that he had to do something to keep his dream alive, so Russell began to study every- thing he could related to flying. He read every book in the library and every article in the encyclopedias on aviation. His burning desire to become a pilot was just as strong as it was when he was a young boy sitting on the rooftop watching planes fly above him. Let’s Look Back In BLACK HISTORY By George Waters, Jr. and Aaron Bocage Black Inventors Impact On U.S. The history of black entrepre- neurs in America is an untold story. Their success shaped the course of our nations’ history and built a tradition for future genera- tions to follow. The spirit of invention that gripped so many people throughout the country during the late 19th and 20th centuries was not the sole domain of one class or type of American. People from all walks of life caught the invention fever, includ- ing the country’s black population. Because slaves were not permitted to patent their inventions, it is im- possible to be certain how many in- ventions may have been the handi- work of blacks. In spite of these restrictions, however, from the period of eman- cipation onward, it is possible. to trace hundreds of inventions that were registered at the U.S. Patent Office by innovative blacks. Although there are several hun- dred inventors/entrepreneurs that could be featured in this article, we will focus on three: Granville Woods, Ebenezer Butterick and Jo- seph Lee. In 1884 Woods and his brother | opened a machine shop in Cincin- nati, which gave Granville the chance to concentrate his energy on experimenting with various de- | vices. His first patent was a steam boiler furnace that was able to op- erate on less fuel than that re- quired by other furnaces. Another of Woods’ inventions, the telegraphony, was an instru- ment that combined the features of the telephone and telegraph. It was purchased from him by the Bell Telephone Company. Businessman Butterick patented the standardized paper pattern to make clothing, which became an immediate hit with homemakers and professional dressmakers. He then established a factory to manu- facture these patterns and even started a magazine to promote their sale. Lee, in the 1880s, started a ca- (See HISTORY, P. 2) Because he had no money to fi- nance his flying lessons, he decided to join the Air Force after graduat- ing from ECU. Parker stayed in the Air force for almost 12 years, where he also took lessons at local clubs and encountered friends with planes who helped him get the fly- ing hours. “I! also worked part-time while I was in the services to finance my flying lessons. Every penny I made went toward flying. I had no car, no.expensive stereo equipment like other guys my age and | hardly ever bought new clothes. I dedi- cated everything toward reading my goals,” said Parker. Parker went on to get his first private pilot’s license in 1987 in less than six months. He continued to train with Wheeler Airline, the first black airline company which helped to train the majority of black flyers at that time. Parker also got some flying time with a friend who bought into a partnership with an airplane. With his friend, he was able to fly almost every day at a cheaper rate. Parker, who just received his multi-engine license, says that most people miraculously came around when he needed help in pursuing his flying career. “I be- lieve that when you really want RUSSELL PARKER, LICENSED PILOT Realizes Dream Of Flying aR ee something. God sends the right person at the right time,” ex- plained the former track star. A member of the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP), Parker has attended many conven- _ tions related to aviation. Inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, he made a trip to the Negro Airman Inter- national Airshow where he met the famed Tuskegee Airmen and the producer of their movie. Parker’s cedication to his profes- sion has also brought him into con- tact with astronaut Guion Bluford and groups like women Delta pilots and Women in Aviation. Through his membership with OBAP (which is on an Internet website), Parker has helped to expose inner-city children to aviation. Despite his accomplishments, Parker has remained grateful to many others whom he claims are responsible for his realizing his dreams. He said that his parents always believed in him and sup- ported his dreams. He also had the support of the Windsor community. Parker, who has aspirations to become a 727 captain or a jet pilot, says that he more than anything wants to give back to the commu- nity and those in general who helped and encouraged him. Correction! ATTEND NAACP BANQUET—Jennifer Congleton and child at NAACP Banquet. Please drop by newest funeral services directed by Congle- ton family to say hello. laa IO IWOITC minister of ia nad the fi- nance minister of Zimbabwe. The seven African leaders signed a commitment that stressed Africa- based peacekeeping, trade, eco- nomic development and human rights. We met with environmentalists who discussed the complications of protecting the environment, while recognizing the need for poor people to use the natural re- sources—trees for wood, soil for farming and animals for food. There also were meetings with women on health issues and hu- man rights organizations. There was much discussion about the Africa Growth and Op- portunity Act, H.R. 1432, which re- cently passed in the House of Rep- resentatives. This legislation cre- ates new opportunities for trade and investment in Africa. During the trip, there also was a renewed commitment to continue, and not replace, aid with trade in Africa. It is important that this govern- ment develop a public policy that does not usurp the authority of Af- rican nations to control their own economies because of the daunting tasks they face to build a firm in- frastructure, foster human rights and establish international trade. The President’s visit helped to shine the spotlight on the great continent of Africa. The President hoped to dispel the negative im- ages of Africa and portray its greatness and possibilities. As a Member of Congress who worked in the antiapartheid move- ment for many years, including authoring the California law that divested California’s pension funds from all businesses doing business in South Africa, I am elated that my work and support of a free South Africa is finally being real- ized by the leader of the greatest nation on Earth—the United States. President Clinton's visit will do for Africa what former President Nixon did for China. Africa, with its vast resources and a humble, yet proud, hard- working people, has the potential for full growth and development. It is finally emerging from colonial- ‘ism and exploitation with new leaders and a commitment to de- mocracy. The President pledged his sup- port for the work that must be done to help Africa realize it’s full potential. The Congressional Black Caucus is committed to helping move this process forward. Together with my colleagues, my work will continue. Last month the CBC, in cooperation with the Afri- can American Institute, launched “Africa Thursdays,” a monthly meeting on Africa to bring together Members of Congress, the White House, the State Department and non-governmental agencies to work towards developing a comprehen- sive Africa policy. We believe this type of focus both will help the President and the people of Africa to move a positive African agenda forward. President Clinton is to be com- mended for his vision of Africa’s possibilities. His historic trip has focused America’s attention on this continent in new ways. We have a unique opportunity that we must not squander. Fax Your Ad To... 757-1793 The Minority Voice Inc. Vall people on Sunday morning. They should know that one sermon in- volves many hours of preparation. Pastors today are overloaded with home visite, Pees EL es fenily counseling, Bible studies, Sat calls, administra- tive duties, crises counseling, bap- — tisms, marriages, divorces and fu- nerals. Some are expected to ref- eree family fights. In addition to all of the above, the congregation ex- pects its pastor to be available all hours of the day and night. No wonder so many ministers experi- ence burnout and health and fam- ‘ily problems. MARRIAGE: The duties of the “best man”: 1.The minister should be paid when he or she arrives to perform the ceremony. 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For more information about the circus, visit the website at www.burgerking.com. HISTORY Continued from page 1 tering business. Bread crumbs was an item that he and his employees used constantly in various recipes. Making bread crumbs by hand was a slow, time-consuming job tat could have been better spent pre- paring the specialties desired by their customers. Lee’s goal was to perform tasks faster and more efficiently so they could win more customers and in- crease profits. Thus, he invented his own time-saving bread-crumb maker. Material for this article was adapted from a recently re- leased book called Making Money the Old Fashioned Way: A Story of Black Entrepreneur- ship, written by Bocage and Waters. Call 1-800-963-9362 or Internet @edtecinc.com. giving a sermon até prenting i Beatrice C. Maye members. ‘Each individual is ex- pected to do his or her part and more. 4. Demonstrate strong interper- sonal skills in dealing with each other and with the public. Courtesy is essential. Attitud@vis unaccept- able as is uncontrolled anger. From: Rich Currey, Mulhall’s Human Resources Director ARE YOU PRACTICING GOOD CHARACTER? * ‘Then you should: Be a good friend. Desire to do the right thing and do it. Every deed should be a good deed. Be responsible, kind, fair, pa- tient, honest, control self, love, care, and share. Work hard toward your goal. Show school spirit. Smile. Don’t talk about school, your teachers, your classmates. Spend time with an older person. Finish your homework and do your best. Cheer up a sick friend. Compliment your teachers, par- ents, and classmates. Film Festival Set For Wilmington WILMINGTON—Cape_ Fear Coast CVR President/CEO Judith Grizzel recently announced that the 4th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival will be held from Wednes- day April 16 through Sunday April 19 at Thalian Hall in historic downtown Wilmington. The festi- val is sponsored by Twinkle [Down, a small group of Wilmington based independent filmmakers. Weekend passes are $45 for adults and $30 for students. Tick- ets may also be purchased for indi- vidual activities. Outlets for passes and tickets are CD Alley, 8 Market Street, 762-4003; Screen Play Video, 212 North Front Street, 815- 6757; and Thalian Hall, 310 Chest- nut Street, 343-3664. This year’s festival will showcase eight documentaries, 10 feature- length films and 35 short films. Highlights include the North Caro- lina feature Paradise Falls and an archival print of Orson Wells’ The Third Man. Activities also will in- clude chat sessions for attending filmmakers, equipment demonstra- tions and studio tours. For additional information, con- tact Brent Watkins or Kristy Byrd at the Cucalorus Film Festival of- fice, phone (910) 343-5995. PASTOR COMMUNITY LEADER Funeral Service. VOTE David S. 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House - ‘Vision for the 21st Century” PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JEFF SAVAGE 1998 8th District eTake the stairs f Youve Got What It Takes, We Want You On Our Team Wi. play to win and people notice. CP&L's commitment to high- performing minority and women- owncd businesses is winning praise from people who know. The Carolina Minority Supplier Development Council recognized CP&L for the bridges we've built with minority business. The Sterling Consortium, a diversified group of minority entrepreneurs, singled out CP&L as the Corporation of the Year. The Piedmont Minority Supplier Development Council likewise recognized CP&L as the Corporation of the Year. And singled out our own Jerry Fulmer as MBE Coordinator of the Year. The Raleigh-Durham Minority Development Agency also honored Jerry Fulmer And people notice. it takes to be a winning team. Just remember, we play to win. To learn more about CP&L's Supplier Diversity and Business Development Program, write to | Jerry J. Fulmer, Supplier Diversity and Business Development Manager, P.O. Box 1551, CPB-2C3, Raleigh, NC 27602, or call 919-546-2193. CP&L The Power to Lead — as Minority Business Advocate of the Year. And CP&L was recognized by the North Carolina Institute for Minority Economic Development for its continued dedication and support of minority business in North Carqlina. We're always scouting new talent. If you're in top form, we want you. Together we have what - SRD M BE ROEARE TP CET EDD CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF—Beaufort County cnadates for Sheriff and Beaufort County Commissioner . Candidate David L. Moore appeared recently on Bro. Jim Rouse’s television program. Tune in 8:30 - 9 p.m. Fox and Wednesday at 7 on Cable 7 for the program hosted by Bro. Rouse. (Staff Photo) Sterling House To Open Doors In Pitt County On April 19th As the population of older adults grows in the Pitt County area, the ‘need for long-term housing options grow as well. Alternative Living Services, a longtime leader in de- veloping Assisted Living communi- ties nationwide, has chosen this area as an ideal location for one of their premiere Assisted Living communities Officially joining our community April 19, Sterling ‘House of Greenville will open its ‘doors. “When planning any new As- ‘sisted Living Community, we look ‘at several indicators before break- ‘ing ground. We want to see if a ‘community has the ability to meet ‘the changing needs of a frail popu- ‘lation, by offering and developing ‘nontraditional medical and service ‘programs typically found in large ‘metropolitan areas,” says Miriam ‘Hamel, regional Marketing Man: ‘ager for Alternative Living Ser- ‘vices. “This area not only seems to ‘be growing in terms of the number ‘of older adults but by the many ‘providers currently operating in ‘the community. There is a clear ‘commitment to creating an envi- ‘ronment of choice. Giving the cus- ‘tomer the option of how and where ‘they have their healthcare needs ‘met.” When Alternative Living Ser- ‘vices founder William Lasky first began his mission in this field the intention was to offer an alterna- tive to the institutional setting of a nursing home to those individuals who could no longer remain at home but did not need around-the- clock skilled care. That idea has grown since 1981 and Assisted Liv- ing is a concept many families have come to know through experience with a loved one. As the options in- crease standards and expectations will drive this service industry to a new level. Options will be available for not just the affluent few but the to older middle-class population so often unable to assess state assis- tance but unable to afford Life Care programs. In a Sterling House, residents re- ceive a perfect combination of extra help when needed without having to sacrifice their dignity or inde- pendence in an institutional set- ting. Individualized programs are tailored to each resident’s needs and a high priority is placed on the resident making choices about how and when services are delivered. Setting Sterling House apart is its unique architecture, homelike com- fort and compassionate philosophy. The om Voice is the People’s Choice It is assumed residents’ needs will change over time, so every effort is made to anticipate those changes and make adjustments or add ser- vices when they do The attractive, one-story resi- dence will be expertly landscaped and beautifully decorated to create an inviting atmosphere that eases the transition from previous, famil- iar surroundings. Sterling House features 42 spacious apartments built around a large, enclosed courtyard allows the resident the independence of mobility in and outdoors, with the quiet assurance that assistance, if needed, is just moments away. Apartments can be furnished in- dividually by the resident. Each apartment will have a private bath with roll-in shower, kitchenette, in- dividual thermostats, state-of-the- art emergency call system and cable and telephone hookups, In addition, resident have keys to their room and their own mailbox just like at home. The building is secured by a 24-hour coded secu- rity entrance. For comfort and relaxation of the residents, the common areas are large with dual access, so the feel- ing of a congregate setting is elimi- nated and residents can choose to mingle or just enjoy the pleasant surroundings. “We have been an- swering the needs and listening to the desires of this population over the past 15 years. The Sterling House design is a product of the in- put our customers and their fami- lies have shared,” says Miriam. In the large dinning mom, 3 deli- cious meals a day are served by the attentive staff, restaurant-style. [Individuals with special diets are also able to enjoy meals at Sterling House. Snacks are available throughout the day. Having the ability to make meals in the resident’s apartment if they prefer not to attend every meal is an op- tion to Sterling House residents. All utilities, housekeeping and laundry services are among some of Ds other amenities included. t (\\) William Becton, jr. and Friends will be ministering in song at Community Ch ristian Church on April 12,1998 t 6:00 Penge Everyone is invited! Individual preferences are con- sidered when planning activities. The cheerfully decorated gallery and Living Rooms are often used to hold social events. The recreation room is the pace frequently used for creative projects as well as ac- tivities that may not be of interest to everyone in the community. A wide variety of on and off site pro- grams are regularly planned and residents determine the social schedule of their choice. Sterling House of Greenville will be licensed by the state of North Carolina to provide residents with Assisted Living Services. In an ef- fort to effectively provide for each person’s personal and medical needs, four levels of service and care plans are available. This al- lows the flexibility to change with the needs of residents, allowing them to “Age in Place.” On-duty 24 hours, the licensed staff is not only highly trained, they have a caring and compas- sionate attitude. The Sterling House staff will receive an addi- tional 40 hours of training over and above that required by the state to be certified. Toni Donahue, Direc- tor of Sterling House, explains, “My staff and I will be the first to say we are guests in our resident’s home, delivering services the way a loved on or family member would. With all the wonderful amenities offered to our residents, the bottom line for me is providing the highest quality care.” Alternative Living Services has over 200 residences nation wide with 9 currently operating in North Carolina. New Bern, Rocky Mount and Goldsboro are also scheduled to open within the next two months. The Open House to the public is scheduled for April 19 and 20. For more information or to con- tact the Director of Sterling House call 758-9155. Open House scheduled for April 19 from noon to 6 p.m. and April 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ribbon cutting scheduled for 4 p.m. April 20. — . oes p.m. 2 i Hosted by: Community Christian Church Pastor James D, Corbett 1104 N. Memorial Drive an °0 “of PITT COUNTY. fe OF, Sh eT | ff Vote Democratic - May 5, 1998 * 16 year veteran of Pitt County Sheriff's Department * East Carolina University, 198 1- Corrections, Specialty in Law Enforcement + Certified Instructors NC Department of Justice, Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission , Paid for by: The committee to elect Mac Manning Sheriff of Pitt County + Elaine G. Denton, Treasurer Kidney Car .Program Gets 4 cd In Full Swing CHARLOTTE—With Earth Day approaching April 26, the National Kidney Foundation is not only helping to save lives, but helping to protect the environment as well, through the Kidney Cars Program. Vehicles donated to the program are either sold at auction or re- cycled. One benefit of the recycling — efforts of the program is that mate- rials which otherwise are ear- marked for a landfill will now reen- ter a cycle of use. According to the Steel Recycling Institute, every ton [= of steel recycled saves 500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal and 120 pounds of limestone. Last year the Kidney Cars Program in North Carolina was responsible for recycling 1,400 tons of material. But the best port about the pro- gram is that the money raised from the sale of vehicles at auction or from recycling the vehicles, re- mains in the state to benefit dialy- sis patients and transplant recipi- ents. The National Kidney Foundation makes it easy to donate a vehicle. All you have to do is call toll free 1- 888-288-CARS. A representative of the foundation will walk you through the donation process, in- cluding providing free towing and a letter for tax purposes. It’s the smart way to save time, money and the environment, while fighting kidney disease in North Carolina. For more information or to do- nate a vehicle, call 1-888-288- CARS. ‘Trash Bash’ Set For Friday, April 17th We’re “TRASH BASH”-ing on Friday, April 17. The community is invited to participate. All volun- teers are to meet at the front of the Ayden Arts & Recreation Building at 10 a.m to be assigned an area. Trash bags, vests, and gloves will be provided. There will be a cookout at the J.J. Brown Park im- mediately following the Trash Bash for volunteers. For more information or to vol- unteer, call 746-7003. Children are welcome. 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Cash value 1/20 of one cent, © 1998 McDonald's Corporation -- participating North Carolina restaurants wii cma eeeaenaeeneiaannaal 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. A “D” That Can All of us, at one point or another throughout our stints in school, may have cringed at the thought of re- ceiving a “D” in a particular course of study, or sighed in relief that we didn’t get that “F” that we so richly deserved. But there is one “D,” throughout our years in elementary school, high school, and yes, even college, that was the key to whatever degree of success we enjoyed in the classroom and beyond. A “D” that yielded success on the athletic field, a “D” that all success- ful coaches, and well as teachers in- sist upon, that “D” is DISCIPLINE! Discipline, that training through repetition, which enables us to de- velop certain habitually “good hab- its,” or discipline, punishment to cor- rect “poor behavior.” Regardless of its application, disci- pline is necessary for us to succeed and progress in whatever knowledge we need or want to acquire. But wait, what of doing your own thing? What about creative self-ex- pression? What about the freedom of individuality to make expressions solely based on feelings? All of these are enhanced if we de- velop the discipline to learn of those who preceded us, and wanted to ac- complish some of the same ends. If we have the discipline to read entire books of the Bible, instead of a par- ticular chapter and verse. To have the discipline to listen to the coach’s instruction, and the confi- dence in that coach’s ability to en- hance your performance on the ath- letic field. Discipline to get up at 6:30 every morning to get to work comfortably on time at 8 a.m. Discipline to listen . when an employer gets upset, and sift through the loud talk to get to what was done incorrectly and elimi- nate that error entirely in the future. Discipline to buckle your seatbelt, Lead To An “A” as well as the seatbelts of your loved ones. Discipline to hold one’s tongue, when the heat of the moment might dictate another reaction. The “D” for discipline applied ap- propriately along the road of life can yield “A” after “A.” In one local church the congrega- tion took the suggestion of one of their parishioners and adopted “The Commandments of Discipline” to as- sist them in raising funds from the congregation to build a new house of worship. Those commandments in- cluded: (1) Smoke 5 less cigarettes a day— 50 cents; (2) Eat one meatless meal a week—50 cents; (3) Walk one way to work (if not too far)—25 cents; (4) One less soda a week—20 cents; (5) Retire one hour earlier one night a week—25 cents; (6) Wash car once a month—35 cents; (7) One less beer a week—-40 cents; (8) No dessert one meal—15 cents; (9) One less “high- ball” a week—20 cents; (10) Ride the bus, instead of driving car—25 cents. Total for church—$3.05. This ’70s plan would yield a much higher total in the ’90s, that could go toward a church’s building fund. This ’70s plan helped build a new church in our community that exists today. A good example of a “D” that led to an “A” in this church’s life! How many “D’s” have been ap- plied your life? How many “D’s” have been applied throughout your children’s lives? Have those “D’s” evolved into “A’s” for successful liv- ing as time has gone on? Have those individuals, placed in our lives, who would accept no less than our best, in reality been insist- ing that we take the “D” of discipline through life? Yes, we all may fondly refer to them as taskmasters, tough teach- ers, dictatorial coaches. But haven’t they been part and parcel of the “A’s” we’ve made later on in life? Same Game, Different Players Black North Carolinians who hope for some kind of proportional repre- sentation in the House of Represen- tatives are caught in a crossfire be- tween the ruling political parties. Some folks were surprised at the majority-Republican three-judge ap- peals panel’s rejection of the state’s redistricting plan this week, after everybody else had agreed it was all right. They needn't have been. Perhaps they were trying to dis- cern the logic of the panel in still in- sisting that the 12th District was still drawn “along racial lines.” The fact ‘is, that wasn’t the reason for the judges’ rejection of the plan. Their aim is clearly a plan which pro- duces more Republican representa- tives. It’s that simple. If you are shocked by this, you just don’t know North Carolina history. It’s the way politics has always been done. The Democrats did it for years, using redistricting and reap- portionment to ensure that they kept a firm grip on state politics. It was a not-too-tightly-kept se- cret that judicial decisions in those matters (always from Democratic judges) served to further that pur- pose. Now, for the Republicans, finally getting a toehold in local politics, it is time for both payback and consolida- tion. The redistricting decision is a golden opportunity for Republicans to gain uncontested control of the Legislature, and to add to their ma- jority in the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives. That fact surely wasn’t lost on the Republican judges who voted to strike down the plan, any more than it was on the Democratic judges who voted to approve it. The plain fact of the matter is, no judicial panel controlled by Republi- cans is going to approve a redistrict- ing plan that doesn’t produce more Republican representatives. And that means, no majority-black judicial districts. It’s not (necessar- ily) racism. It’s just that black folks vote Democratic. Although theoretically the prob- lem is the 12th District, any plan that comes out of the Legislature which leaves intact the black major- ity in the 1st District (which the Su- preme Court let stand last year) will be struck down by that panel as well. And you may rest assured that, if the judges themselves draw a plan, there will be no black representa- tives going to Congress from North Carolina. Nothing personal. It’s just politics. Fairness and jus- tice have nothing to do with it. They never have, a heigl ll ay ‘This Way for Bilal FOowerhnent By Dr. Lenora Fulani PHILADELPHIA ACTIVIST MAKES INDEPENDENT RUN FOR CONGRESS On March 26, I traveled to Philadelphia to endorse Juanita Norwood’s campaign for Congress. A special election has been called for May 19 to fill the congressional seat vacated by Tom Foglietta. Juanita Norwood is the Reform Party candidate—the only black candidate in the race. The district, though majority black and Hispanic, has never been represented by a person of color. Juanita Norwood is an enormously qualified candidate for congressional office. She is one of those people who has assumed the responsibility of leadership without a formal or elected position, but because she cares about what is hap- pening in our communities. She is a successful business- woman and an educator who has invested her considerable knowledge and experience in creating training opportunities for young entrepreneurs and helping women move from wel- fare to work. She is a black woman who knows firsthand the value of self-reliance and building from the bottom up. She has the qualities of a citizen legislator, someone who goes to Congress—not for a career—but to get a job done for her constituents. For Juanita Norwood, there is no more important job to be done then dealing with the intractable pov- erty in this district that has not been ameliorated by either the Democrats or Republicans. The median household income in the district is just over $20,000. The per capita income is under $10,000. The Ist is the poorest district in the state of Pennsylvania. Juanita Norwood and I and the Reform Party want to change that. I wanted to help kick off Juanita Norwood’s cam- paign for some personal reasons, too. I was born and grew up in Chester, Pa., which comprises the south- ern portion of the district. My father died when I was 12 years old because the ambulance wouldn’t come into the poor black community and my family had to rig a stretcher in the back of an old car to take him to the hospital. Poverty, racism and needless suffering persist to this day in the Chesters of America. | am convinced that until: the political arrangement changes these unfortunate facts of life will not change. Finally, I am enthusiastically backing Juanita Nor- wood because she is running for Congress as an inde- pendent. ‘She is the candidate of the Reform Party, of which I am proud to be a founder—along with Russell Verney, Elizabeth Christman, Tom McLaughlin, Mary Rivera, and so many others. There is something of an independent and revolu- tionary tradition in the 1st Congressional District. In- dependence Hall, where the U.S. Constitution was framed, is in Center City. Nearly 200 years down the road, in 1980, when the outgoing congressman was first elected to: this seat, he ran and won as an inde- pendent, though the Democrats quickly converted him. In my first discussion with Juanita about her can- didacy, she said to me that we have to get out of the political status quo to make a difference. She said it is time to reject Democratic and Republican corruption and create new independent approaches to economic development, education, and political reform. I plan to go to the voters of this district over the next seven weeks with Juanita Norwood to deliver this message. As a black activist, psychologist and parent, I have come to believe that there is no more important consideration for the black community to- day than reevaluating and moving beyond its dead- locked relationship to the Democratic Party. The black tradition of voting Democratic has outlived its usefulness, All you have to do is walk through the streets of North Philadelphia or look at those income statistics | mentioned earlier to see that, It’s time for black voters to become independent voters. Dr. Fulani is currently a leading activist in the Re- form Party and chairs the Committee for a Unified Independent Party. She can be reached at 800-288-3201 or at http:/lwww.Fulani.org. ‘Onis OPINION BY OSCAR SMITH, JR. TESTING TEACHERS? Teachers in our state’s public schools are saying they will refuse to buy a plan to give them a competency test to deter- mine whether or not a teacher is a poor teacher. Would you please tell me how a written test is going to determine whether a teacher is effective in his or her job? How do you give a teacher a test to see if he or she can get an hold a child’s attention, or determine the humane ele- ment of teaching that is a must in an effective teacher? Whether this is going to be a general know test or some other kind of written test, there is absolutely no way that teachers can be fairly examined to make such decisions This state went out and purchased an examination from the state of Florida, which was designed to test the knowledge of graduates of that state’s university system who are planning to go into the teaching field ... those seeking to be licensed. You can’t lay the blame on the folk in the state Superintendent’s office either, after all the law is the law, and that is what the law requires. I’m talking about the one written by those guys who stayed in Raleigh more than half a year last year—and this is what they came up with? Of course you know they don’t make mistakes, if the law is on - the books then it has to be enforced, or at least that is the attitude of some of them. State Board of Education members want to delay the testing for at least a year, but our good makers of our state laws aren’t leaving that decision to educators. Legislators decided that when students perform poorly in their classwork this was the way to weed out the bad teachers from the good ones Strong, detailed evaluation of this type takes a tremen- dous amount of development to accomplish—that is if it is to be done fairly and accurately. If such testing is to take place, that is the kind that this should be... and the evaluation should take place by those who are trained in such evalua- tion. What is about to happen if state legislators refuse to change this bad mistake is the loss of a lot of good teachers in our public schools. Of course there are some legislators who would like any ‘ole’ excuse to cut off funding of the state’s public school system and go to other methods allow- ing greater choice, but we all know who would suffer if that happens. Of course teachers who are not teaching should culled from the flock, but it should be done to ensure that just that is done, and certainly not running good teachers away. They are to hard to find. If You Have An OPINION About The Community SHARE Tn | Initiative Launched To Eliminate Health Disparities In The U. , : By David Satcher, M.D. U.S: Surgeon General, An Analysis We live in one of the wealthiest . and most medically advanced na- : tions the world has ever seen. Yet, ‘ in America today, black babies are ‘more likely to die in infancy than , white babies. The prevalence rate ‘ for diabetes is much higher for Af- rican-Americans and American In- dians than whites. The AIDS death rate is declining more slowly for blacks and Hispanics than for whites. We cannot and must not tolerate these inequities. That is why President Clinton recently announced the historic Racial and Ethnic Health Dis- parities Initiative to eliminate ra- cial disparities in six key areas of health status by the end of the next decade. Ironically, the President chose the year that we’re marking the 200th anniversary of the Public Health Service to launch this effort to improve the health of all Ameri- cans by closing the gaps in these critical areas: infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS rates, and adult and child immunization. Consider: Infant mortality. Although in- fant mortality rates have declined overall since the early 1980s, black babies still suffer the country’s a NVENTORY BLIMINATION-SALE ttt. highest infant soetality rate—14.2 per 1,000 live births in 1996— nearly two and a half times that of white babies. It’s not much better for American Indian infants, whose mortality rate was also above the national average at 9.0 per 100,000 in 1995. Breast and cervical cancer screening and management. Ac- cording to the latest data from the National Cancer Institute, the five- year survival rates for black women are 15 percent lower than those of white women. Hispanic women, along with black women, have higher cervical cancer death rates than the overall U.S. popula- tion; and Vietnamese women in the U.S. have a cervical cancer rate that is five times that of white women. And we cannot overlook black men having the highest pros- tate cancer death rates in the U.S. While it has not been proven that screening reduces the risk of pros- tate cancer, we hope to learn some- thing that will ultimately help us with prostate cancer. Cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke are the major killers for all Americans, and those diseases take the highest toll on African-Americans and other mi- nority populations. For example, the age-adjusted heart disease aan. F27678BC death rate for blacks in 1995 was about 40 percent higher than whites and more than 35 percent higher than the overall population. Diabetes. Blacks are 70 percent more likely than whites to have diabetes, which can result in kid- ney disease and limb amputations. Diabetes also contributes to in- creased risk for cardiovascular dis- ease and blindness, increasing its toll on African-Americans as. well as Hispanics and American Indi- ans. HIV/AIDS Infection Rates. No disease strikes more fear in the heart of African-Americans than HIV/AIDS infection, according to the results of a survey just released by the Kaiser Foundation. That study says African-Americans are twice as likely as others to be wor- ried about becoming infected with HIV; half of all blacks in the sur- vey know someone who has HIV or AIDS or died from AIDS; and more than half of all African-Americans list AIDS as their greatest health concern. The story here is a classic good news-bad news one—the good news is the overall decline in AIDS cases, but the bad news is the de- cline is occurring more slowly for African-Americans and Hispanics, and even increasing for some age ee 27" DIAGONAL COLORTRAK’ PLUS™ STEREO MONITOR-RECEIVER © Color Picture-In-Picture © Optimum Contrast Screen Master Touch* Universal Remote {As Button} © Broadcast Stereo with dbx? Noise i — Reduction/SAP ¢ 5-Jack Audio/Video Monitor Panel with S-Video Input © Commercial Skip ® Auto Color Con © Channel Labeli ng © On Screen Clock, Sleep and Alarm Timers © TV- GUIDE Plus+ On-Screen ram Guide - Performance Picture izontal Resolution igital Focus r Picture 4 Picture ° ® Digital Comb Filter © Master Touch* Universal Remote and risk groups. From 1995 to 1996, the overall U.S. AIDS rate dropped by 23 percent, but the de- cline for blacks was just 18 per- cent. Immunization Rates. Here, there is some good news to report. The wide gap that once-existed be- tween minority and white pre- schoolers for the most critical childhood vaccinations has been closed. And the influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates for people age 65 and over have in- creased slightly for African-Ameri- cans. Yet, black children still lag behind white children in the full series of vaccinations, and the vac- cination rates for black seniors still trail those of whites. President Clinton has proposed a $400 million investment over the next five years to address racial health disparities. The initiative includes a massive outreach cam- paign; a new foundation and gov- ernment partnership to coordinate public and private research; and a task force composed of our bright- J est scientific minds. But a new infusion of money is only part of the strategy. The President and U.S. Health and Hu- health and research resources to address these critical problems. There is no time to lose: This ini- tiative is about saving our mothers from breast cancer, our fathers from heart disease and prostate cancer, and our babies from dying lea Rev. Linwood Dudley & Church Family Riddick Chapel Guests Rev. Linwood Dudley and the Mt. Shiloh Church Family of Wil- liamston will be special guests at the Riddick Chapel Missionary Baptist Church,. 334 W. Church St., Bethel on April 19 at the 4 p.m. celebration of the annual Friendship Day Service. We invite our friends to bring a ahead F i dee cans. ‘Thats Go bel sme > we can make in : ni America for the 21st century. And eg the finest legacy we can friend and be blessed by this anointed man of God as he brings to us nothing but the pure, unadul- terated word of God. Please come and be blessed! Rev. David Hammond, pastor. Sis. Lillian Jenkins, sponsor. 350 Cherry Run Sho man Services (HHS) Secretary Donna E. 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And beyond that, a secret room where hundreds of runaway slaves hid on their way to freedom in Canada in the years before the Civil War. Other sites around Buffalo and elsewhere have been built over, destroyed or forgottén. Because they were secret rooms, underground tunnels, harns and makeshift docks on river banks, the sites were not always easy to identify for historical purposes. But a new state law will revive the history of the Underground Railroad in New York and protect and mark the remaining sites, artifacts and paths. The “Freedom Trail” legislation, signed into law by Gov. George Pataki at the Michigan Street Baptist Church last October, is the first in the nation aimed at preserving the history of the Underground Railroad. On the federal level, U. S. Rep. Louis Stokes, (D-Ohio), is leading an effort to craft legislation for a national Freedom Trail program. In addition to sending a copy of the New York legislation to each of the other 49 states, Stokes submitted a bill to Congress last May. It has yet to come up for a vote. NATIONAL STROKE STUDY SEEKS BLACK PARTICIPANTS African-Americans are nearly twice as likely as other Americans to suffer and die form a stroke, according to the National Stroke Associa- tion. Yet most published clinical stroke studies include only a small pro- portion of African-American subjects. This has left many important ques- tions unanswered. Now, the African-American Antiplatelet Stroke Pre- vention Study (AAASPS), the first national program to exclusively ad- dress stroke prevention in the African-American community, has en- rolled its 600th patient, bringing it one-third of the way towards its goal. Researchers are actively seeking 1,200 more patients across the U.S. to participate. The study is sponsored by the National Institute of Neuro- logical /Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health. For information on stroke or to enroll in the study, call the National Stroke Association hotline at 800-STROKES. {CAR OLINA Insurance Agency 114 East Third Street Greenville, N.C. 27858 919-830-1700 ¢ Good rates on automobile, life & health ¢ Competitive with cheapest rates available ¢ Incentive plan for good driving record ¢ Good rates for people with driving points ¢ Inexpensive term life insurance ¢ Prescription plan; major medical; co-pay insurance ¢ Medical plan for self-employed and people with little or no benefits at work ¢ Utilizing Standard Insurance Companies to fit everyone's needs Call Agent Derrick Kinsey Today!! 830-1700 RALEIGH—N.C. Gov. Jim Hunt recently proclaimed April as flori- culture month to recognize one of the fastest growing agricultural i in- dustries in the state. North Carolina currently ranks ninth nationally in growing and - cultivating flowering plants. Bed- ding and garden plants generate - about $45 million annually while potted flowering plants generate an additional $33 million to the state’s economy. | Ranked second nationally, North Carolina grows more than 1.7 mil- lion potted florist chrysanthemums each year. The Tarheel state is also - among the top 10 states in the pro- duction and sale of poinsettias, kal- anchoes, azaleas, lilies, and bed- Governor Proclaims April Floriculture Month North Carolina products when they’re working on landscaping or putting in this year’s gardens.” More than 41 major floriculture - products are grown in 11 million . spring is officially here, I encour- square feet of floral greenhouse : age everyone to look for and buy space across North Carolina. PAUL ROBESON EXHIBIT OPENS IN NEW YORK : In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Paul ; Robeson, an exhibition of his life, artistry and ideas opened at the New - York Historical Society on April 1. Titled “Paul Robeson: Bearer of a Culture,” this is the largest exhibition of Robeson memorabilia ever . shown to the public. Included are unpublished photographs, manu- | scripts, diaries, recordings and programs as well as sculptures, posters - and costumes from the vast collection owned by Paul Robeson, Jr. It will - also feature audio-visual stations featuring previously unavailable foot- - age and recordings. The son of a former slave, Robeson first gained na- tional attention as an undergraduate at Rutgers University where his was one of only two black students. ding and garden plants. “Nursery and greenhouse opera- tions are one of the fastest growing segments of agribusiness today,” said N.C. Agriculture Commis- sioner Jim Graham. “Now that Paid for by the Committee to Elect Josephine C. Williams Vote for Josephine C. Williams 4 for Board of Education Pitt County Schools Seat A - District 4 For Board of Education Bae ae Victory Chris- tian Academy Holds Pageant The Victory Christian Academy of the Victory Christian Assembly Church held a pageant last Satur- day with 19 students participating. The pageant was coordinated by Cathy Bynum, principal of the Vic- tory Christian Academy, and the Parent Teacher Fellowship. Minis- ter Maurice Revell was the master of ceremonies. May 5, VOTE Calvin C. Henderson County Commissioner PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR HENDERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1998 ‘ae CALVIN C. HENDERSON Incumbent Billy Vandiford is not worried about the competition. His concerns are focused on providing the citizens of Pitt County with quality law enforcement. Some- thing he has focused on for the past 7 years. There are several items that top his agenda. One of those is asking the county commissioners for addi- tional deputies. “We are woefully short of street deputies. Calls for service have increased, but we have not had a deputy sheriff in the last five years. “ There have been depu- ties added to the department, but those deputies were assigned to grant-specified positions. The shortage of deputies is a prob- lem, but not a problem that can’t be solved. Sheriff Vandiford is.a problem solver. He tries to solve problems before they be- come burdens. He has implemented several programs that have generated a great deal of revenue for Pitt County. His implementation of getting inmates to pay for medical care was the first of its kind in North Carolina. This program has become the model for several other states. The Domestic Violénce Unit of the Sheriff's Department is another grant-funded program set up by Sheriff Vandiford. This program has focused on all aspects of domestic vio- lence; from the initial distress call to follow-up visits provid- ing avenues of help for the victim and the defendant. This unit is the first to have a team of officers that handle all as- pects of domestic violence all the time. Another issue close to Sheriff Vandiford’s heart is the juve-— VOTE ON MAY 5, 1998 TO RE-ELECT BILLY VADIFORD SHERIFF PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT VANDIFORD SHERIFF CONTINUING THE MISSION 1998 is an election year Pitt County voters will elect a Sheriff nile crime rates. “We need to be spending more money on at-risk youth before they enter the judi- cial system.” Vandiford stresses that building more prisons 1s not the solution to the problem; keep- ing at-risk youth out on the sys- tem 1s the solution. Sheriff Vandiford strongly be- lieves that money presently being spent to educate inmates could be better used to educate our young people before they end up in the system. He is not against inmates trying to better themselves; just that an inmate seems to have more access to education than the aver- age citizen. Sheriff Vandiford confronts issues that may not seem to be a Sheriff's duty to do. But, he believes that if a person has the capacity and the power to make re positive change, then they should try their best to do so. The Sheriff's Department went through a phase of change last year. Some officers changed positions, others moved on. Sheriff Vandiford believes in a strong work ethic. You are asked to perform your job and the requirements that go with it, to the best of your ability. And if you cannot fulfill that job position, you should move on or be re-assigned to another position better suited for you. Sheriff Vandiford is preparing for the years ahead. His de- partment has a mission to accomplish, and he is determined to see that the mission continues against any obstacle that appears to stand in the way. —_s i ccc ge CP Ae ialiig ire og ge BL pel int Pes PTR . " VISITS WITH STUDENTS—Congresswoman Eva Clayton is pictured here visiting with E.C.U. students at the. Wright Cultural Center on the eastern N.C. campus. (Staff Phofo) American Minorities Media Names Carthan & Jones As Vice Presidents SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— American Minorities Media (AMM), the leading representative of minority publications in the United States, has announced the addition of two new vice presidents of national sales: Kent Carthan, Publishing Co. and has held previ- ous positions at Amalgamated Pub- lishers, Inc., the Los Angeles Senti- nel, and Black Resources, Inc. “American Minorities Media is committed to substantially increas- ing the amount of business we Kent Carthan, Vice President American Minorities Media who will work out of AMM’s New York City offices; and Tony Jones, who will work out of AMM’s corpo- rate headquarters in Banta Bar- bara, CA. Carthan has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and me- dia sales. He holds an MBA from Bernard Baruch College in New York and a BA in Business from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Carthan has held previous po- sitions with Amalgamated Publish- ers, Inc., Johnson Publishing Com- pany, Johnson & Johnson, and J. Walter Thompson. Jones is founder of Fisher/Jones, a firm representing minority- owned publications. His sales back- ground includes 10 years’ experi- ence in print media advertising. Jones was formerly with Johnson SUBSCRIBE! Tony Jones, Vice-President American Minorities Media bring to the African-American newspaper market,” notes Andrew Sawyer, senior vice president of cli- ent relations for Market Place Me- dia. “We are investing in future growth through various marketing initiatives and strategic hires, and are confident that Mr. Carthan and Mr. Jones will complement our ef- forts significantly.” American Minorities Media—a Market Place Media company— reaches all minority and ethnic groups in the United States through 800 minority publications and other targeted media. 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His concern is reflected in a bud- get the White House has just com- pleted. House Speaker Newt Ging- rich recently urged consideration for support of a budget increase of 15 percent for the commission. Civil rights advocates say EEOC was purposely underfunded by prior administrations in order to decrease its effectiveness. The Ronald Reagan administra- tion claimed EEOC played too much of an activist role in the ser- vice of regulating employers and providing redress for employees in public and private sectors of the American workplace. They were expressly concerned that government overreghlation and intrusion was too much a part. of the lives of the American people. Some think EEOC served prior ad- ministrations by doing as little claims investigation as possible: while executing a minimal enforce- ment policy. President Clinton in his State of the Union speech mentioned a backlog of complaints at EEOC and declared this condition to be unac- f operations and policies; ctu = ivil rights going before a Congressional sub- committee with recommendations on changes to the regulations . The “Federal Sector EEO Process Rec- ommendations for Change” pub- lished by EEOC and released May _ 1997 contained some of the recom- | mendations suggested by BIG. The name of Oscar Eason, Jr., national president of BIG has sur- faced as a possibility, especially in the African-American community. Certain members of the Congres- sional Black Caucus have already made recommendations to the White House to that effect. Maryland Congressman Albert commission . can sccomplich cry stated mission.” 2 Others who have ‘expressed sup- port for Eason’s appointment in- clude Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. John Conyers (D- Mich.), ‘Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and some members of the Black Leadership Forum, an organization comprised of the oldest and most influential and powerful civil rights institu-. tions in America. Rev. Farney M. Moore, Jr. I want to thank all my constituents for allowing me to serve them for 10 years - a total of 3,650 days. It has been a joy - and I seek to serve you once again. a Vote for me Dist. 1 Pitt Co. Commissioner May 5, Paid for by committee to elect Jo M. ped Jr. 1998 Vote Robert Wheeler Jr. NC House District Nine Pitt County Native Independent Businessman Pro Small Business Supports the Farmer Support Statewide Tenure for Teachers ca . Education - 2. Environment - Law & Order - Employment - Zoning - Open Meetings - Dan Wynne Candidate Pitt County Commissioner District 3 Vote May 5, 1998 If elected County Commissioner for District 3, 1 will support these issues: The people will have to have an education to meet their future needs and goals. | support classroom technology. _ It is important to maintain a safe water supply and clean rivers. The county needs to have a start-up program for a county-wide sewage system. | support maintaining and improving the present programs now in use by the Sheriff's Department. We need to work in securing industry that employs people with different educational backgrounds. | would support a simple zoning plan if the county would show good intentions to provide sewer and water for the citizens. I believe in open meetings since it’s the peoples’ agenda. Any other way of conducting business has not worked well in the past. 7, Personal Information - | am married to Erline Copeland Wynne and we have three adult children. [ am a retired farmer, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. | reside in the Pactolus Township and am a retired member of the Pactolus Volunteer Fire Department. | am currently president of the Pitt County Farm Bureau and a member of the Tar-Pamlico River Council. Paid For By Committee to Elect DAN WYNNE to PITT COUNTY COMMISSIONER Community citizens attentive to lecture of Dr. Johnson BDI To Honor Rev. Leon H. Sullivan May 14 The Bethune-DuBois Institute (BDI) will honor Founder and Chairman of the Board of Opportu- nities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. (OIC), Rev. Leon H. Sullivan at its 13th annual Awards Dinner on May 14. Rev. Sullivan was the first to es- tablish comprehensive employment ENTREPRENEUR ATTENDS NAACP BANQUET—Ms. Mamie Gorham, owner of Gorhain’s Dress Shop, was among the business people on hand at the recent NAACP Banquet. training and placement for disad- vantaged, unemployed and un- skilled Americans of all races. Also, OIC is currently the largest and most effective skills training pro- gram of its kind in Africa, operat- ing in 70 centers in America, and 38 countries. He is also pastor emeritus of Zion Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. BDI’S 1998 Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 14, at the Sheraton Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. There will be a VIP reception at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner at 7 p.m. The Institute is headed by its chair, Jesse Hill, the past president of Atlanta Life Insurance Com- pany, and its president, Dr. C. De- Lores Tucker, who is also the chair of the National Political Congress of Black Women, Inc. It was named in memory of Dr. Mary McLeod Be- Attend The Church Of Your Choice thune and Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, to sustain and magnify their educa- tional and philosophical legacies. BDI is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization which spon- sors internships and training pro- grams, monthly leadership and is- sue forums, summer camp projects and mentoring programs designed to provide guidance and motivation NAACP Banquet speaker Dr. James Johnson and local community leaders to promising young leaders. BDI also publishes Vital Issues: The Journal of African American Speeches, which is the first and only publication dedicated solely to the preservation and the dissemi- nation of information on political and socioeconomic concerns of the African-American community. Others to be honored at the din- ner include Hon. Alexis M. Her- Kristina Pope Gives Award Winning Speech DIVERSITY: THE NEED FOR DIFFERENCES By Kristina J. Pope Bethel Elementary What is diversity? Diversity is the uniqueness in our character. It defines our personality, strength, weakness, features, heritage and genuine character. Differences participate in our ev- eryday life. For example, it takes an assortment of flowers to make a flower garden. It takes a variety of spices to make a spice cake and dif- ferent athletic abilities from each player to make a winning team. Nothing in this world is the same from the smallest atom to the larg- est star. We are only special be- cause of our differences. We can appreciate life a lot better when people see diversity as a pro in- stead of a con, a good instead of a bad, work together and get along. In closing, I would like to say that people should be like puzzle pieces. One puzzle piece can have the part coming out. Another piece will have the indentation. These two pieces snap together as a whole. If we can use our dissimilarities to “snap” together just like these puzzle pieces, we will enjoy world- wide peace, living together with a different world in harmony. man, U.S. Secretary of Labor, former Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson, and noted chemist, Dr. Samuel Massie, who was recently named one of the world’s top 75 chemists by Chemical & Engineer- ing News. Melba Moore will sing. The public is welcome to attend the dinner. For further informa- tion, call the BDI headquarters at (301) 562-8300. KRISTINA POPE REV. LEON H. SULLIVAN | CBC Gives President Clinton High Marks On Africa Trip Members of the Congressional Black Caucus gave the President high marks this week, for his his- toric 12-day, six-country tour of sub-Saharan Africa. The tour took the President, accompanied by sev- eral members of the CBC, to Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Botswana and Senegal. CBC Chair Maxine Waters de- scribed the response to the Presi- dent in each of the countries as, “exciting, exhilarating, and almost overwhelming.” Please Register To Become A Member Of The Pitt County NAACP Today! Your Membership is Important to the Effectiveness of this TO: All Concerned Citizens FROM: Gaston Monk, President SUBJECT: Membership Drive The NAACP is the oldest, largest and most consulted civil rights organization in the United States. It began it’s fight in 1909, eighty , years ago. Among its many accomplishments are implementing disegregation in the American school system, gaining free access to the ballot for black voters and championing the passage of landmark civil rights laws such as the voting and civil rights acts. Thanks to.the NAACP, discrimination in public houses, eating places and public transportation were outlawed. These privi- leges are taken for granted today, but they were not obtained with- out struggle and sacrifice. Why then, do we need the NAACP today? “We need the NAACP because every single day the NAACP is out there working to better the quality of life for all Black Americans. Everyday they go into some courtroom in some city to fight the battle for those who cannot fight their own.” The NCP’s strength and effectiveness lies in its membership. If you believe in equal rights, join the NAACP today! Sincerely, Gaston Monk President Remember United We Stand Historic Organization. Pick up the form at... The NAACP Office 800 W 5th Street Greenville, N.C. NAACP foe yee (left) with wife parents (center) and family after recent Hemet \ Divided We Fall CALL 758-7645 FOR MORE INFORMATION “M” Voice new editor Kitty J. Pope is seen here with — Evelyn Knight at the recent NAACP Ban e following usinesses woe like to salute the NAACP for its uet, many accomplishments and its dedication to Equality for All! Simon Plater Real Estate Services Greenvile, N.C. 758-8370 P.O. 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