LISTEN TO Woow 1348 Greenvi WTOW 132 W ashing! EASTERN NORTH CAROL Ass SFINEER Hampered by Impeachs The "Comeback K By Randall Mikkelsen WASHINGTON - U.S. President Bill Clinton, once again living up to his "Comeback Kid” nickname, charged back from months of pummeling over the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal to say mid- term elections vindicated his poli- cies. After the elections, Clinton said, "I think the message the American people sent was loud and clear. They want progress over partisan- ship and unity over division,” before a meeting with his economic team to discuss a planned December conference on Social Security reform. The president said Social Security was the top priority of his Prostrate Cancer Claims By Gaius Sims, Sr., Managing Editor, M-Voice Newspaper Prostrate Cancer one of the greatest killers of black men has prematurely claimed the life of "Black Power" Pan-Africanist and activist Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael. Stokely, died on Sunday, November 15th. Ture passed on in the capital city of Conakry in the west African country of Guinea, where he had lived for the last 33 years. The Rev. Jesse Jackson visited with Ture three times during his trip to Africa last week. "In many ways he was at peace with himself," Jackson said. "He wanted for his last days to be in Guinea. He wanted to be amongst the people of Africa." He was 57 years old. Carmichael, born in Trinidad, Governor Hunt Reverence your elder; for the man excelling in age excels f. A In wisdom.-- African (Efik) Proverb . — a BATYNOICE SINCE1981) post-election agenda, which was also packed with renewed pushes on education, health care and an moved with his family to New York City at the age of 11. In his youth, he attended the academically elite Bronx High School of Science in New York and moved freely in a liberal, middle- class white circle that he later reviled as phony. Although upon — graduation, Carmichael was sought after by many white universities, he chose to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. and in 1964, graduated from there with a degree in philosophy. Later he would be awarded an honorary Ph.D. from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. In the early 60's, Carmichael founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC, i.e., "Snick") and became its chair- man in 1966. He was succeeded by H. s Brown, who is now living Misplaced Homemakers Bill RALEIGH- - Governor Jim Hunt signed the Fund for Displaced ‘Homemakers Bill on Wednesday, Nov. 4. This legislation will in- crease funding for existing dis- placed homemaker (DH) programs and initiate new programs by adding an additional $20 to the divorce filing fee. An additional $740,000 is expected to be gener- ated annually for the Fund for Displaced Homemakers. The majority of displaced home- makers experience their financial problems as a result of divorce or separation from a supporting spouse. They have worked primar- ily without remuneration to care for the home and family and, for that reason, have diminished market- able skills, are unemployed or underemployed and experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment. It is appropriate that funding for services for this population should come from fees generated in filing for divorce, according to Elaine Monaghan, state coordinator for the Displaced Homemaker Program. "We are delighted," Ms. Monaghan said. "This is a great victory for the N.C. Women Work! Network and the more than 500,000 displaced homemakers in North Carolina." Presently, the N.C. Women Work! Network is made up of 24 Continues on Page int Hearings id’ Rebounds with Policy Push increased minimum wage. The comments were Clinton’s first to the public after the mid term elections, in which the Democrats gained five seats in the House of Representatives and held their own in the Senate. The outcome con- founded speculation that voter dis- gust with the Lewinsky scandal would fuel strong Republican gains. Clinton brushed aside questions about the future of the Republican- led impeachment inquiry into per- jury and cover-up allegations in connection with his affair with Lewinsky. "That’s a decision for them (Republicans) to make. I’m not involved in that and I’m not going - he - Kwame Ture a.k.a., Stokely Carmicheal 1941 to 1988 in Atlanta and is known as Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin. Subsequently, Brown political activities effec- tively erased the word "nonviolent" from the SNCC’s name. In 1968, Carmichael became prime minister of the militant Black Panther Party. He called for to comment on it,” he said. The president attributed the Democrats’ election performance to a focus on policies of the sort, he has hammered away at continu- ously. "If you look at all the results, they’re clear and unambiguous. The American people want their business, their concerns, their chil- dren, their families, their future addressed here,” he said. He made overtures to Congressional Republicans, who have been put on the defensive by the election results. Clinton said he had spoken with House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, along with Democratic leaders, and unity among the Black Panthers, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, NAACP and _ the Nation of Islam. Recently, when being compared to Martin Luther King regarding his radical transformation from SNCC's chairman to becoming the Panther Party's prime minister, he said that the difference between him and King was that King saw nonviolence as a "way of life" where he viewed it as a "tactic" and that if it didn't tactic work you had to resort to other "means." While a student at Howard, Carmichael, as a fearless, dedicated and determined front line social and political reformer, was active in civil rights protests, sit- ins, freedom rides, voter registration drives and numerous life threaten- ing demonstrations of civil disobe- dience throughout the South. His dedicated involvement, especially in Mississippi, led him and his Congressional Roundup... By James Wright, Afro-American Dellums to Write Book.... RONALD DELLUMS, who served in Congress from 1970-1998, will be writing a book on his experi- ences as a representative for Beacon Press. The book is sched- uled to be published in the Fall of 1999 and will be co- written by H. Lee Halterman, a former chief of staff for Mr. Dellums. More than a memoir, Mr. Dellums will write of his status as an “outsider on the inside,” an activist who took radi- cal energy of 60s activism to Congress and will show how to enact fundamental social change within the halls of power. Black Men Losing "Right’ to Vote LARGE NUMBERS OF Black men voting age were not allowed to vote in the Nov. 3 elections because of felony convictions, even though they had paid their debt to society, according to a recent study con- ducted by Human Rights Watch and The Sentencing Project. In (See Congressional Roundup - Page 6) Black Voters Saved the Day... Nationwide Turnout Helped Democrats Gain Vie SY First arian ; *"" The Polls African Americans played a key role in determining the outcome of many statewide and congressional races; and three gubernatorial elec- tions (Alabama, California and South Carolina). The Congressional Black Caucus maintained its membership of 38 in the House of Representatives. Stephanie Tubbs Jones is the only newly elected member of the CBC. She hails from the IIth Congressional District of Ohio, replacing retired Congressman Louis Stokes. African American turnout made a difference in key state-wide races in South’ Carolina, North Carolina, New York, Nevada, California, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Maryland, Alabama and Georgia. 89% of African American voters supported the Democratic Party, an 8% increase over 1994 elections. This was their biggest turnout to the polls in 10 years. Mosely-Braun Loses Senate Seat.... CHICAGO -- Carolyn Mosely Braun lost to her republican chal- lenger, State Senator Peter Fitzgerald by a small margin of 2 percent. In spite of large African American voter turnout Braun could not overturn the numerous Control attacks on her record and criticism of her 1996 visit with a Nigerian dictator. Braun also could not sustain attacks on her controversial campaign spending record. Senator Carol Mosley Braun had received strong support from Hillary Rod- ham Clinton who visited Chicago a couple times on her behalf. Carol Mosley-Braun was the first African American woman to be elected to the United States Senate in 1992. RALEIGH--Americans, to in- clude North Carolinians like to (See Black Voters - Page 6) New DNA Evidence Confirms that Jefferson Fathered Black Children by Huge B. Price, President National Urban League NEW YORK -- There’s no deny- ing the truth. One may not see at first glance what the scientific confirmation of Thomas Jefferson’s long liaison with Sally Hemings, a slave at his Monticello plantation, and an article extolling life in a southern Black community during the era of legal segregation share. But, in fact, the controversy surrounding Jefferson and Sally Hemings and writer Russ Rymer’s assertion in his article in the New York Times Sunday Magazine that "Segregation hel Black busi- ness; Civil rights helped destroy it" have a great deal in common. They both illustrate how power- ful the dynamic of denial in America about the realities of race has been. No _ single American history has better illus- trated how denial has worked among many whites than their refusal to contemplate what many African Americans have long ac- cepted: that Jefferson and Sally Hemings were lovers, Now, the DNA tests confirm that he fathered not just one, but four or five of her children. Why was there so much resis- controversy of tance for so many years to that possibility? Did it stem from a refusal to accept that Jefferson embodied the great contradiction of the founding of the United States: A nation which wrapped itself in the rhetoric of freedom and professed allegiance to the inalienable rights of man excluded all but a relative few white men from the enjoyment of those rights, and depended for its prosperity upon the stolen labor of Black slaves. Thomas Jefferson’s public role in justifying slavery helped set the country on a course that has long borne bitter fruit. ; Nonetheless, the confirmation that Thomas Jefferson’s direct and indirect descendants _ include Americans on both sides of the color line should not be regarded as a matter for African Americans to jeer "we told you so" or to play the "racial dozens." Instead, all of America ought to accept this news as apparently many of Jefferson’s white descen- dants have — as a profound addition to the accumulating evi- dence of how intertwined are the bloodlines and the destinies of Americans all along the spectrum of color, race and ethnicity. Such a clarity of vision is what Russ Rymer’s article, astonishingly titled, "Integration’s Casualties," lacks most of all. The best one can say about his assertion that Black businesses thrived under segregation and that the civil rights victories of the 1960s caused the collapse of "the Continues on Page 3 Congresswoman Clayton Hea Congresswomen Eva Clayton shown being congradulated by Ted Tyler, her Republican chal- lenger after his defeat. (Photo: Jim Rouse) Back to Capitol Hill GREENVILLE-- Eva Clayton, the first black elected in a hundred years to represent North Carolina in Congress, is going back for her fourth term from the now newly defined First District, as is Mel Watt, who's 12th District was also redrawn during the summer and ended up with significantly less black voters and more white Republicans. Both incumbents finished strong against the GOP challengers. Jesse Jackson Pulls Out The Black Vote LOS ANGELES -- Rev. Jesse Jackson criss- cross the country uniting Black Churches and urging congregations to take election day off and help get the vote out. Jackson's last stop on his ‘get out the vote’ tour was Baltimore. Jackson's efforts © apparently worked. Some cities reported African American voter turnout as high as fifty percent. PRARY . PER: KS CAROLINA UNIVER ’ ‘nism fot asked them to join his effort to overhaul Social Security. U.S. Rep Bill Archer, a Texas Republican, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and a frequent critic of Clinton, wrote the president offering to lead a biparti- san effort in Congress. While praising Clinton for "far sighted dedication,” Archer also said the president must take the lead by submitting a reform bill, a politically risky step Clinton has so far been unwilling to commit to. Clinton also called for regula- tions of health maintenance organi- zations — his "patient’s bill of rights” — federal aid to school construction, an increased mini- mum wage and campaign finance followers being arrested dozens of times during that turbulent era. He was reported to have said while laying in a hospital bed at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, with cancer beginning to ravish his body just eight months prior to death, that he was arrested somewhere between 29 to 36 times | sor : : a . Lesnol Home Delivery 50¢ attorney Issue Date: Week of November 18-24, 1998 ~~ Qrder, th reform. But Clinton still faces a Republican majority in both houses of Congress, making any legislative push a struggle. "We are hoping that, despite the fact that they are still in the majority, the Republicans will get ' the message that people want to put progress ahead of partisanship and work with this/president on educa- tion and health care and raising the’ minimum wage,;’ Senior White House adviser Paul Begala said. Others at the White House tried only a little to conceal a feeling of Continues on Page 6 "Hey, Why Wasn't I Invited to the Party.!?" the Life of Black Power Advocate (he's unsure of the precise number) in addition to being pursued by armed whites in high speed chases, and on foot, he had been beaten, gassed, surveilled and expected a bullet at any time. James Meredith, himself had been shot dead just weeks before he shouted “Black Continues on Page 5 and did nothing. grow and for some reason Former Greenville Mayor Ed Carter's (second from left) message of | affordable health care, cooperative intra-county economics, youth oriented technical training programs, etc., apparently wasn't a strong enough message to get party line voters to break ranks send the independent candidate and former Army officer to State Senate, despite statewide support from the black caucus and other local politicians. But | Brother Carter is still a winner in the eyes of his community because he chose to challenge protocol, while a lot of people stood on the sidelines S$ message might sink in as Greenville continues to e black community seems to find their fair share of the prosperity alluding them. Photo: Jim Rouse News from Around the Nation... Friend Says He Warned Espy of Ethical Pitfalls WASHINGTON -- An old friend of former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy testified he worried that Mr. Espy would be judged by stricter ethical rules than previous officeholders because he is Black. Richard Douglas, a former lobby- ist and self-described Washington ‘| operator, said he warned Mr. Espy to look out for ethical pitfalls when he took office as President Clinton's first agriculture chief in 1993. Testifying Oct. 30 at Mr. Espy's federal corruption trial, Mr. Douglas likened Mr. Espy's nomi- nation as the first Black agriculture secretary to Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in major league baseball. If Mr. Espy stumbled, it would be a setback to Blacks such as himself who hoped for top jobs in The War for Equality Ain't Over Yet Washington, Mr. Douglas testified. "White folks wanted Jackie Robinson to fail," Mr. Douglas said in a soft voice, as the mostly Black jury listened intently. "He didn't fail. so that opened the doors to Black folks to play baseball." Mr. Douglas is a key witness for both sides in Mr. Espy's trial on 38 charges he took gifts from compa- nies he regulated and tried to cover it up. Mr. Espy pleaded innocent. Black Man Burned Alive... Jury Pool Nearing Completion INDEPENDENCE, Va. - - The pace of jury selection picked up Oct. 29 in the murder trial of a White man charged with burning a Black man alive, and attorneys said there's a fair chance of keeping the case in Grayson County. "] think we're proceeding at a decent pace for selection," defense attorney Jeffrey Dorsey told Circuit Judge Colin Ca ll. - (cain fone on Page 7) "19 County Courthouse, During the everything it stood for was ri got there in the first place. Jim Crow "must" go! (Photo by It's Not The Statue of Justice and It's NOT Ms. Liberty: Most African-Americans can't help but notice with mixed feeli sense of irony the statue of a Confederate soldier in front of the Pitt and a presidency Lenin's statue and ued ten its foundation to include political tradition, but this statue stands as a constant reminder, especially to the many blacks entwined in the jerice syst jim Rouse HOW CAN PARENTS MAKE SURE THEIR CHILDREN BEHAVE? How your child behaves at school _ is an extension of the discipline he hoe has learned at home. So, if the teacher reports your . child is having a discipline problem _ at school - - it could be a problem _ at home, too. Doing these things will help ensure your child exhibits the best . discipline at home and at school: _ ** Set a good example. 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Whether you're just beginning in the carcer plan- ning process, self-assessment and career exploration. or ready for job placement, the Beaufort County Community College web site has On the Self-Assessment and Career Exploration site find out about the computerized career ex- ploration program. Choices CT, on campus. This program can assist - users in assessing their interest » areas and skills acquired through past work experiences and identify related occupations for further exploration. For users who already lockat and work out a solution. F **Catch your child bei | Praise your child's good ~ and accompli ~ suggestions. Criticism ae at ioai’ tk wih the ishments. **Be positive. when build resentment and | esteem -- not SOME PERSO PRINCIPLES TO L (These are President James A. itfield's cherished personal principles:) . Never be idle . Make few promises. . Always speak the truth. . Live within your income. . Never speak evil of anyone. . Keep good company or none. . 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For BCCC's virtual visitors, there is a link to The Career Key, a quick and free interest inventory devel- oped by Dr. Lawrence K. Jones at NC State University. The Career Key is a matching tool that helps users to measure their interests and identify jobs which may best fit those interests. The key can be taken on- line or printed for per- sonal use. Visiting the Job Search site will provide links to Kaplan Career Center where users can take an interactive on-line mock interview, The Hot Seat. Also Kaplan's site Peso aMevere » ~. 3 %ee0 HELP PREVENT BLINDNESS DIABETES-RELATED EYE DAMAGE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF BLINDNESS IN WORKING-AGE AMERICANS. PROVIDING EFFECTIVE TREATMENT rO PREVENT BLINDNESS DEPENDS UPON MAKING AN EARLY DIAGNOSIS, BEFORE ANY VISUAL CHANGES ARE EVIDENT TO THE PATIENT. ee FREE EYE SC RE E FOR L) | IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION NORTH CAROLINA AFFILIATE, MICHAEL J. 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THE PROBLEM .-- As society has become increasingly aware, Opinions & Comments “By Kisha Harris GREENVILLE -- In the carly years, we were taught in American society that women should stay home while men went out and found jobs to take care of the family. Society was not accustomed to women working and because of that. they were discriminated against. Fortunately. society's views have changed, but women are still being discriminated against when it comes to salary, appearance. and age. For example, a woman working in a company. doing the same job that a man is doing. performing Sincere thanks to all for your votes and. support. We had a great victory! We domestic violence is not just a problem for victims and their families. It can also be a serious problem for employers and co- workers of domestic violence vic- tims. If an abuser goes to the victim's workplace and attempts to attack his or her victim there, many other people might be placed at risk. Many employers have been forced to fire good employees because of the danger that is posed when yictims of domestic violence are contacted at work by their abusers. By the same token, many happily employed victims have been forced to quit their jobs in order to protect their friends and co-workers or because they are compelled to flee their home towns in order to escape continued abuse. Until now, North Carolina law offered no financial help to such victims. Because they were fired "for cause" or "voluntarily quit" their jobs, they could not receive North Carolina unemployment in- surance benefits during the time they tried to put their lives in order and search for new employment. In the past, many domestic violence victims have faced no other alterna- __ New State Law will Provide Unemployment Benefits for Some Vitins of tive than to apply for welfare benefits. THE SOLUTION - Under the terms of the new law, any otherwise eligible person who leaves a job or who is fired, as a result of domestic violence, will now be entitled to unemployment insurance benefits. Such a person must be "adjudged an aggrieved party as set forth in by Chapter 50B of the General Statutes." While it is not yet clear how generously this language will be interpreted, it is clear that if a person loses a job or must quit because of domestic violence com- mitted against her or him (or his or her child), that person can unemployment insurance benefits after they take two steps. First, the victim should get a domestic violence protection order (sometimes referred to as a "50-B order"). Such orders are obtained by filling out a complaint with the Clerk of Court's office. A judge, or in some cases, a magistrate, must then issue the order. While it is better to be represented by an attorney when secking a 50-B order, the law provides a mecha- nism for victims to obtain them for their own. Similarly, if a victim Discrimination Against Women in the Work Force just as well as he, often receives less pay. The cost of living is the same for women as it is for men; therefore, the wages should be the same. Women refuse to live in a male dominated world. Whether women are waitresses, housekeep- ers, or doctors, women shouldn't have to receive less pay because of our gender. Come on women, let's take a stand. The problem won't disappear until women fight back. In "Fighting Back",. Stanley L. Wormly Jr. says, "sometimes it seems that fighting back is the only way to command respect in this world." (383) pledge to work effectively on those issues affecting our families and communities; education; healthcare; environment; social security reform annd economic development. May God continue to bless you. Paid for by Clayton for Congress On the other hand, a woman's appearance sometimes stands in the way of her getting a job. For instance, a flight attendant has to be an attractive, slender-built per- son. It shouldn't matter if a person weighs 150 pounds or 350 pounds, qualifications should be the main focus. People tend to judge the book by its cover. It has been said that a person can dress inappropriately when appearing for a job interview. They may show up for an interview at the largest law firm in town, and, because the person didn't wear appropriate clothing, they were turned down for the position. Scott Russell Sanders says in "The Men We Carry In Our Minds", Women...vearned for a say over their future, for jobs worthy of their abilities, for the right to live at peace. unmolested, whole." (381). Employers must accept women for their abilities, not for their beauty. In addition to other factors, age plays a part in discrimination against women in the work force. After a certain age it becomes more difficult to find jobs; consequently employers tend to limit the salary of elderly employees. They also consider the fact that advancing age renders them less time to remain in the work force. For instance, a sixty-five year old school teacher who was in the best of health, applied for a job as a college professor. She was turned down because the college instructor felt that she was too old for the job. Faces and Places... Employers need to concentrate on women's competencies rather than their ages. Because of the changes in American society, women should COMMENTS & OPINIONS continues on Page.... Womens Conference - 1998 5th throu These smiling faces were among the many women who attended The Anointed One's Church Annual Womens Conference which took place from November the 8th and hosted a number of well known women ministers who spoke and lectured at the event. The topics that were covered were childcare, health care and raising children. The Anointed One's Church 1s located in Ayden and is under the direction of Dr. Ruth Peterson (shown on the night). Local Religious GREENVILLE -- Soon. Ms. Oona Roberts will began her religious talk show on WOOW Radio here in Greenville. Roberts. a native of Creswell. NC is the daughter of Addie J. Roberts of East Hartford. Ct... and Thurmond Owens of “Poughkeepsie. NY. According to Ms. Roberts. her "greatest accomplishment was re- ceiving Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit and among the inspirations for her directions in life was her -for more information and possible assistance. ee The second step for the victim should be to contact the local Employment Security Commission office. As with domestic violence orders, an attorney is not needed to apply for benefits. The commission will verify an applicant's eligibility for benefits. Once.a person is found eligible, he or she will receive a portion of their previous pay (usu- ally around half) while they look for new employment. Applicants who are denied benefits have a right to appeal that decision. The local Legal Services office may be able to assist individuals who run into problems in obtaining benefits. As the new law regarding bene- fits for victims of domestic violence was just passed into law on October 28, it will take some time for government officials to get used to it. If you have been victimized by domestic abuse and run into prob- lems obtaining benefits for which you think you are eligible, don't give up. A private attorney or, if you cannot afford one, your local Legal Services office, may be able to help. See your phone book for the number of your local Legal Services office or call (919) 856- 2564. (NOTE: Rob Schofield is a lawyer and lobbyist for the North Carolina Justice and Community Development Center in Raleigh, N.C. "The Law and You" addresses general legal issues. For answers to your specific questions, contact a private lawyer or call Legal Services of North Carolina at (919) 856-2564, where you will be di- rected to the Legal Services pro- gram serving your area.) Talk-Show Scheduled to Air on WOOW Radio grandmother, the late Ethel Mae Moore Roberts." "Healing" began for her after her grandmother passed. Her death. Ms. Roberts indicating that her grandmother helped raise her, "was the first time I'd experienced someone close to me--dying" and leaving her. The grieving process following her death was arduous and very painful path, but "spiritual one" Roberts stated. "She didn't know a lot of "IN JAIL - WE BAIL Espesiallzamons en flanzas de cancel para su servicio @ LOCAL SERVICE WITHIN 10 MINUTES OR LESS @ FINANCING AVAILABLE ON BONDS 10,000 & UP Va—y ee Eis | FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 785-8900 ENTER # = HERB GARDNER QUENCY GARDNER Help our children dream big. BK my Here’s to the future. 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Little did I realize that God was using my situations and my struggles for a ministry." she added. She strongly feels that "God will” lead her to where he wants her "to "He said. ‘in these last days that he would pour out his spirit upon all flesh..." Roberts quoted. "He didn't say some flesh. He said ‘all. she added. Robert's topics of discussion will primarily focus on what religion to the black community. As Ms. Roberts said. "We attempt to change our outward man and we ignore the inner man." She added Ms. Oona Roberts that God wants us to heal inwardly. Her program will be called HEALING BEGINS — 'WITHIN' MINISTRY and is scheduled to began early December. Join her with your discussions and ques- tions. TO BUY, RENT OR SELL REAL ESTATE CALL D.D. GARRETT “SINCE 1946" Call Us If You Need Someone To Collect Your Rent And | Manage Your Property! 7 | Several Nice Building Lots. We Handle Conv., HUD VA & FMA, Financing. . 606 ALBEMARLE 757-1692 OR 757-1162 . 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So sustaining myself in this period is not difficult When you're trained that way in your youth, then in your elderly days it just becomes habitual,” and as he said in retrospect, “The secret of life is to have no fear; it's the only way to function, you just wipe it out.” Laying in his hospital bed, according to the writer, ‘he was talking about another time and a different threat, about registering black. voters in such near- war zones as the Mississippi Delta and rural Alabama in the 1960s, when he was still known as Stokely Carmichael, “he was not referring to the prostate cancer” which was at that time diagnosed more than two years ago.” It was reported that others who encountered this “lanky under- graduate” from Howard University described him as “brash” and “brilliant” individual. The battled tested “Freedom Does applying for a mortgage make you uncomfortable? Is there a bank that makes it easier? 1S It possible that your dream house is closer than you think? We are here. 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As Cleveland Sellers, one of a nucleus of activist students that turned Stokely’s Washington apart- ment on Euclid Street into a hangout and headquarters, wit- nessed a furious and bitterly frus- trated Carmichael upon posting bond and getting out of jail in Greenwood, Mississippi, promptly rejoined the rally and began shout- ing to his audience, ‘What do you want?’ and the audience, bein orchestrated by a fellow SNC activist, Willie Ricks, responded, ‘Black power!’ and Stokely keep shouting until the responses be- came a crescendo, 'What do you want?’ ‘Black power!' And then everyone cheered and embraced him.” Althdtgh Carmichael did not invent that phrase, “Black Power,” it became the “rallying cry” that energized the entire civil rights movement and catapulted him into national prominence, making Carmichael a fixture on front pages of newspapers and news broadcasts worldwide. It was also during that tumultu- HORNET'S BASKETBALL...| Comin Z ous chairmanship, in which non violent tactics would induce serious and often violent confrontations with the police, that shifted SNCC's policy from that of non-violence to one of Black Power, a concept that became known as one of political and cultural empowerment. During his time with the Party, Carmichael as well as many other blacks became disenchanted with the Party after th ~~ forming alliances with other 60's politically radical white groups wanting to overthrow the govern-. ment, saying that history showed such alliances only “led to complete « subversion of the blacks by the whites." Leaving the Panther Party in the late 60's, Ture moved to Guinea with his former wife Marian Makeba, the famed South African singer (the "Click Click" song) and political activist and founded the All African People's Revolutionary Party and eventually became known as Kwame Ture and later became an aide to that country’s Prime Minister and President, Ahmed Sekou Ture and continued to promote economic and political partnerships between Africa and civil rights institutions in America. As Jesse Jackson said, "He was one of our generation who was determined to give his life to transforming America and Africa,” To WOOW Radio! DETAILS!! ‘ ei Si the imagination of young people." After he was diagnosed with light is survived in his mother, three sisters and two sons. The eding Co: Stokely camichas he one overs and “He was committed to ending | racial apartheid in our country.” He helped to bring those walls down," Jackson said. Similarly ‘like Jackson, but too a much greater extent, he was ac- cused of being anti-Semitic, a charge which he denied, but his con tions of Israel and Zionism activities, particularly be- Prostrate Cancer is the Second Leading Cause of Death Among Black Men fore US. campus audiences in the ee ace early 1990s, led the Anti- , ‘ctor Harry onte, now iF Defamation League to say, "He |] Corniche and wits Sealey I remains a disturbing, polarizing | Mayor Marion Barry, all have had to fioure." confront prostate cancer. The disease . oa. is the second leading cause of For much of his life, he gave CA CER deaths among African men, a Occurs mo! a speeches around the world . to frequently among black rae in this mostly black audiences, preaching country. The American Cancer |f black power and championing so- [}. Society expects 34.000 cases to cialism while condemning Ameri- ca, capitalism and Zionism. occur in this group each year. The problem is that there is no In responding to those who called one treatment plan for prostate cancer, since the disease varies, “ ) . depending on and race, the slogan “Black Power” racist scientists don't know exactly why. and inflammatory, he wrote that by _ || NPR's Wendy Schmelzer reports. black power he meant political and Thank You psyche and culture that it almost seems instinctive. Democrats won big election day..... The Democratic "straight party" ticket voting strat- egy coupled with a recording from President Clinton galvanized the ... for your vote of confidence on November 3rd. I look forward to serving as your representative in Raleigh. Marian McLawhorn African American community and ave the party a desperate come- ck. Most African Americans were not interested in running for of fice....they were interested in re- building our democracy. Blacks saw this election day as an sports nity to use the Democratic arty to win back our coun for all its le. 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The resence of minorities in ocratic party is not simply a good thing... it is right, proper and ust. No political party calling itself a party of the people could be anything but racially diverse. This last election was an historical drive for equal protection. If we as Democrats use all our forces to help propel the kinds of changes that would open the door to a new way of doing politics in America, we should be able to walk through that door together and reclaim our country. This writer used my resources and time to organize a phone to help get out the black vote. | know that this made a great , difference. Blacks came out in record numbers, Never have I seen voters standing in line at 7:30 pm to vote. Believe it or not there are candidates who won, already dis- _ counting the Black vote but phone banks can always work two ways. In my opinion now is the time inclusion “across the board.” There are judgeships to be filled, appoint- ments to made and even a Speaker of the House to be chosen. In conclusion, the Black commu- nity should be handsomely re- a (| all LY, warded for its' loyalty to the party and its leadership. The Minority fo} (or=m later Carmichael Speaking At Mississippi Rally | prostate Cancer in 1996, Ture had eNe” eee danng the fina rally or ine’ | Sought treatment in Cuba and had March fame Fear at the Mississippi | received financial help for his Hpeirten pointe slogen "Black medical care from Nation of Islam Power!" to a wider audience, exposing the | leader Louis Farrakhan. ‘ pe Shcerrered iat Martin Luther King Jr. Kwame . Ture, ak.a. Stokely : . Carmichael has passed on, but his win k.Ne ote a part of our White House nity to answer a press question at a White House event. the White House hopes the eo —_ make_ the Lewin scan gO away, it remained reel how that wou h , with a House Commies impeachment grobe pending One “hing Clinton backers will * “ watching for is the emergence of . who takes a public lead tn calling for the issue to be quickly resolved - not unlike the role Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut played in voicing Democratic concerns about the president's actions. "The Congress has to digest what happened, and they’ll make their determinations about how to go on,” White House Chief of Staff John Podesta told reporters as he mused about the election results. The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing on histori- New DI DNA Evidence Confirms that Jefferson Fathered Black Children . whole economic skeleton of the Black community" is that it dis- plays a breathtaking commitment to denial. One does not have to examine the ugly moral premise of such an assertion: That for Black business men and women to prosper, they had to have Blacks, as Rymer himself so revealingly puts it, "captive clientele. By destroying the injustice, integration destroyed the Black business’ raison d’etre." In purely economic terms, this is nonsense. In fact, most Black business districts in the South during the decades of legal segregation lived a hardscrabble existence precisely be- cause Blacks lacked freedom. Black workers were grossly un- deremployed and exploited. The Black middle class was tiny and limited to preachers, teachers, doc- tors and a few lawyers. And the Black merchant class was severely crippled. Without the right to vote, Black merchants had no way to influence the local and state political decisions that were so crucial to business development. In other words, a aides districts were y dependent upon white good or at least indifference, Just to literally -sur- vive. The 1921 white riot which completely destroyed the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma — the "Black Wall Street" of its time — provided a stark example of that. Furthermore, the vitality of Black business districts in the North as well as in the South began to fade in the late-1940s, not the 1960s. The continued discrimination in lending by white banks wasn’t the only problem. The change of the American economy away from localism and regionalism to nation- alism and internationalism severely reduced the number of blue-collar jobs and the wages of Black workers — whose patronage was the real backbone of Black busi- nesses during segregation. No one can deny (who would wish to?) that even during the harshest times of legal segregation, many Black communities were wonderful places to live and grow up. Blacks Want House Speakers Job Gaining Focus.....| = RALEIGH --- Citing the strong African American vote as_ the contributing factor in the November Democratic coup in taking back the House of Representatives from Republican control, many of the State's leaders say that the Black community should be handsomely rewarded for its loyalty by electing an African American Legislator as House Speaker. Over the next two weeks Democratic Legislators will be jockeying for the position to select a new speaker. Rep. Dan Blue (D-Wake) has emerged as a desirable choice but would likely by challenged by Rep. James Black (D-Mecklenburg) for the post. Blue is black and Black is white. African Americans say they are responsible for a voter turnout and they expect something tangible in return. Senator- Elect John Edwards’ strong showing among Black voters in North Carolina unquestionably was the margin of victory. Incumbent Lauch Faircloth out-distanced Edwards among white voters by 230,000, but a potent turnout of 310, 000 African American voters put Edwards in the win column by a 80,000 vote advantage. Suffice to say, our new Senator knows who put him over the top. "This election emerged as an excellent opportunity to bring the key components of the Democratic Party together. This demonstrates how successful the Party can be when we all work together," commented Rep. Milton F. "Toby" Fitch, (D-Wilson "I have received numerous calls from across the state....Black voters are very clear about what they want.... They desire to see Rep. Dan Blue (D-Wake) back in the Speaker's seat,"). Rep. Fitch further stated. “African American voters literally saved the Democrats butts.....and it is only fair that we share in the fruits of this victory. | fear a very serious backlash against incumbents Democrats if they fail to support the wishes of the people. Supporting Rep. Blue for Speaker is a fair and sensible thing to do in this case." Rep. Fitch concluded. Elections can be a good moment to take a serious look at how and what a political organization is doing. Whether its activity is true to its view. And whether its vision is being adequately expressed by its leadership. In this case the Democratic Party has a lot to consider. While Republicans were foaming at the mouth it took a larger than expected Black voter turnout to turn back the Republican conservatives. African Americans put the Democrats first, now they anxiously await to see whether they [Democrats] will return the favor. Governor Hunt Signs Misplaced Homemakers Bill Continued from Front Page displaced homemaker centers re- ceiving $375,000 in state funds through the N.C. Council for Women (CFW). More than 18,000 participants, both women and men, have been served since the project inception in 1993-94, with an overall job placement rate of 70 percent. "Get the Skills to Pay the Bills’ is our [Displaced Homemaker Pro- gram] slogan that we will use as we continue to assist low-income women and men to secure perma- nent employment at a ‘liveable’ wage through providing job train- ing and search strategies," said Juanita Bryant, executive director of the N.C. Council for Women. "Senator Beverly Perdue and Representatives Alma Adams and Wilma Sherrill were very instru- mental in passing this legislation." In 1996-97, the programs served 4,200 participants, providing them with job counseling, job training and placement programs, health education, financial management, educational services and informa- tion about employment in the The Congressional Roundup....... Continued from Front Page seven states; lowa, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming, one in four Black men cannot vote. In two states, Alabama and Florida, one third of all Black ¢ men cannot vote. If current trends continue, in a dozen states as many as 30-40 percent of the next generation of Black men _ will permanently lose the right to vote. Andrew Young Honored AFRICARE honored the former UN Ambassador Andrew Young, and sponsored along with the Chevron Corporation, eight intern- ships for pre-professionals and graduate students. The interns, known as Andrew Young/Chevron interns, will work in the Africare office in Washington, D.C. and its field offices as assistants. The ’ internships were announced at the Kentucky, siricare an annual dinner held on Oct. Norton Succeeds Again... D.C. DELEGATE ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON had a success- ful 104th Congress despite being in the political minority. Seven of her bills became law, placing her in an elite four percent of the most prolific legislators in the House. Highlights include a law that shifts the $5 billion pre- home rule pension liability and costs to the federal government, the D.C. Economic Recovery Act and the Brian Gibson Tax Free Pension Act. The Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act of 1 2008 THIS BILL would reform the boxing industry, including protec- tions for fighters against unscrupu- lous promoters, will have to wait BS ay Rt. 7 Bo Located ine Comer of OPEN: 8am to 69m Mon thru tn. DYey mame) SEE ANOTHER WANT till next year, our to sponsor U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). The bill, in name of the legendary heavyweight champion, passed the Senate but did not get through the House for lack of time. Mr. McCain said that he was "confident" that the bill will be passed. Former Houses Speaker Praises Center THE JOINT CENTER’ FOR POLITICAL STUDIES was _re- cently praised by House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) for its study that said that Blacks praised the work of Congress. The survey found 40 percent of Blacks rated Congressional job performance in 1998 as “excellent or good", com- pared to 22 percent in 1996. "This study underscores our com- mitment in such areas as tax reform, parental choice, and Social Security,” Mr. Gingrich said. "We got the plan. .to make your dream come true.” 403-A_T } Senter icnager Phone: 252) 023-7164 Fax: (252) org, NC 278 “Wes K Sto -By ee tiwy. of at: 9am to 3pm lO 40? Ih you'r know? 1-80 Get A Mammogram. Tell A Friend. 4O OR OVER, things you Need to do to fight breast cancer: Do monthly sell exams. See your doctor. And Get A MAMMOGRAM ONCE A YEAR, Although African AmericAN WOMEN Gtt breast CANCER less, we dif MORE OfTEN. We find our 100 late, simply because we don’t Get REGUIAR MAMMOGRAMS. It you Have breast CANCER, A MAMMOGRAM CAN find it in its earliest stages. That's whiten ‘the survival rate is best, for you ANd your breasts. And if you don’t Have breast CANCER, wouldn't it Give you peace of mind to For more information call there ARE Three O-ACS-2345. public and private sectors. The CFW is a division of the N.C. Department of Administration and is the official state advocacy agency for women and families in North Carolina. It supports state and federal efforts to reduce the economic burdens of displaced homemakers through comprehen- sive local programming. The CFW is statutorily mandated to serve displaced homemakers. For more information about the DH programs, contact Elaine Monaghan, state displaced home- makers coordinator, or Vicky Young, special projects director, at the CFW, (919) 733-2455. ation didn’t produce this. ih me Black response to segregation their determination to take their chances in the modern, complex world as free men and women that made these communi- ties so valuable to those who lived in them. African Americans’ task today is to re-create that sense of commu- nity where they are now, be it deep in the heart of predominantly Black inner cities or in predominantly white suburban enclaves. Despite Rymer’s claims, that, too, is happening. His nostalgia for a misremem- bered past is a product of not being able to separate what has always wonderful about being Black in in America from the larger context of the terrible circumstances in which Africans and African Americans found themselves for most of their history here. Kid" Rebounds with Policy Push snd the Whi vain Mono hote to - an ite its case there for standards to pigs what is an impeachable offense. For Clinton, who kept langely out out of "press-the-flesh” retai paigning this season, the fall election was the last one directly related to his political prospects. Now, his long-term project is helping Gore to succeed him. Gore was one of Clinton’s top campaign foot soldiers, along with First Lady Hillary Clinton, stump- ing the country to appear at rallies and fund-raisers on behalf of candidates, and earning chits for his own expected. presidential run in 2000. Gore brushed off a question about a possible match up with Republican George W. Bush, who was reelected governor of Texas. But at a White House event, where he announced a measure to ease the process for abused women to change their Social Security numbers, Gore was highlighting an issue that political advisers have said he is likely to make a theme of his 2000 campaign-personal pri- vacy in a high-tech era. Clinton also will quickly return to the political fundraising circuit, pumping donors for cash needed by the Democratic party to pay debts and prepare for the next round. new career NOW! Qut with the old.. and in with the new! Begin training for that Telephone Registration Begins November 9th for Spring Semester TAP Line (252) 321-4515 Ki elelalolarom acre lisiie-ieielan) PITT Community College It’s McDonald's Questions? Call Our Counselors! (252) 321-4245 Your taste buds will love our 9-D Burger, a three petty Pres topped with three slices of cheese, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and lettuce all ond esh bun. 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The high profile of the racially charged trial and the large number of people who knew the victim or his family in the mountainous, remote region of Southwestern Virginia has made jury selection a slow, tedious process that lasted well into the evening. Prosecutors say Mr. Cressell, 37, and another White man, Louis Ceparano, killed Garnett P. Johnson after a night of binge drinking at Ceparano's trailer. The 40-year-old handyman was doused Diversity 1 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - - John A. White, Chancellor of the Fayetteville campus of the University of Arkansas, says he'll lead a campus task force to examine diversity among students and members of faculty and staff. During a presentation to facul Oct. 29th, Mr. White said the tas! force will have its first meeting after Nov. 15, the deadline for groups across campus to complete diversity plans. . Mr. White said increasing diver- sity is one of his primary goals for the campus. 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Former Employees Received $2 Million Bias Award ATLANTA - - A federal appeals court Oct. 30 upheld a Georgia law requiring candidates to win more than 50 percent of the vote in primary elections, which was chal- enged in a lawsuit by Blacks who claimed the law was discriminatory. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 1996 ruling by USS. District Judge Richard C. Freeman, who said the plaintiffs failed to prove race was lawmakers’ primary reason for passing the law in 1964. "Georgia's majority vote require- ment does not eviscerate the ability of minority voters to elect their candidates of choice," said the three judges, Stanley Marcus and Joel A. Dubina of the 11th Circuit and U.S. District Judge Robert B. Propst of the Northern District of Alabama. The panel could have forced the state to lower the threshold of votes needed to win future elections. Now, if no party primary candidate wins 50 percent plus one vote, the top two finishers meet in a runoff. A 1990 suit by 27 Black voters claimed that diluted Black voting strength. The appeals court said Freeman was correct in ruling that the plaintiffs had not established that the majority vote provisions were racially motivated. - Attorneys for the state had argued that the majority-vote requirement was passed as part of Georgia's first uniform elections code. Before 1964, counties were allowed to make up their own election rules. BUSINESS 752-2862 CADE INSURANCE AGENCY 720 DICKINSON AVENUE GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27834 WARREN B. CADE LORIE V. STEWART “We're Eppraascharenienien At Greenville Utilities we know how hectic your day can be. That's why there's GUC Express ... the convenient way to take care of all your utility needs when you're on the go. 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The National Baptist Convention is one of the largest Black denomi- nations in the country with an estimated 8.5 million members. The group adopted the resolution at its September 1997 general session in Denver, Colo. However, the convention with- held it until recently, in case there was progress between Crown and the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers union to resolve the dispute. The resolution is “asking all Baptist churches and their members not to buy products from Crown," said the Rev. Bennie Mitchell, a director of the National Baptist Convention's Office of Labor Relations. "Nobody wants a boycott, but when you refuse to meet with people and discuss things in a rational and equitable way, you have to use some means to get people's attention." About 250 workers at Crown's Pasadena, Texas, refinery have been locked out of work since Feb. 5, 1996, when contract talks broke down over a company proposal to save $2.5 million a year in labor costs. In Maryland, about 200 churches are affiliated with the National Baptist Convention. Baptists Set Summit on Racism ATLANTA -- An_ International Summit of Baptist Against Racism will be held Jan. 8-11, 1999 at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where both Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr. preached. The summit, chaired by Coretta Scott King and the Rev. Billy Graham challenges Baptist Unions and conventions around the wari to actively confront issues of racism and ethnic hatred within their areas, Mrs. King said, "There is no problem we can't solve if we corral our resources behind it. That means people; that means money; that means the good will and coopera- tion of a large segment of people." Rev. Graham said, "Racism may be the most serious and devastating social problem facing our world today... Racism is also one of the greatest barriers to world evangel- ism." The purpose of the summit is to “help every individual who attends this summit to return home com- mitted to work for racial and ethnic reconciliation" and "to make a positive statement to the Baptist world, the wider Christian commu- nity and the secular world that Baptists are totally committed to oppose racism and the ethnic conflict in the name of Christ." Among the workshops will be Resolving Tribal and Ethnic Conflict, Economics and Racism; Indigenous Peoples; Struggle for Dignity in the South Pacific; Toward a Theology of Racial Harmony; The Role of the Congregation in Reconciliation; Indigenous People and Struggle for Dignity in Latin America. For information call Ruby Burke at (703)790-8980. Clark Attackers Given Probation NEW ORLEANS --An African American boy who wondered into a Chicago Suburb was beaten uncon- scious last year when attacked by three white men. The men Victor Jasas 18, and Michal Kwidzinski 21, both pleaded guilty last week in court to reduced charges and received probation and community service. A third man Frank Caruso 19, was found guilty last month of aggravated battery and a_ hate crime. He was sentenced to eight years in prison. Lenard Clark the 13-year old victim suffers from brain damage. Civil Rights Leader Son Indicted ATLANTA --- Robert Abernathy Ill, the son of the late civil rights leader, Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy, Jr. was indicted for filing false expense forms as a state legislator. The state legislator could not run for re- election because his filing fee check bounced. He now faced 35 counts, which include forgery, theft and — A majority at New York NEW YORK CT! _ of the 51-member New York City : Council has voted to extradite or deport an alleged terrorist back to* Haiti. The council unanimously ‘ voted to send Emmanuel "Toto"? Constant, who has been living in Queens since 1996, back to Haiti where he can be tried for ordering the murder of thousands of Haitians during the coup there from 1991- 1994. Constant was one of the most notorious leaders of the Front for the Advancement of the Haitian People (FRAPH). His followers were instrumental in destroying the Lavalas movement, which support President Aristide, sources said. The council's actions were pro- moted by an ongoing campaign by the Center for Constitution Rights (CCR), which has_ represented many Haitian victims of FRAPH violence in federal lawsuits. Civil Rights Museum Begins Expansion Tri-State Defender MEMPHIS -- Bulldozers have begun clearing land at the back of the historic building on South Main Street in Memphis where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s a’sassin James Earl Ray, allegedly shot and killed the famed civil rights leader. The move marks the beginning of the expansion of the National Civil Rights Museum. After the expan- sion, visitors will be able to see the window where Ray allegedly fired the fatal shot from the balcony on which Dr. King died. The aban- doned boarding house was pur- chased by a family foundation, and donated to the museum. It will reopen with a multipurpose theater and exhibits about King's shooting, as well as the controversy that still surrounds it. Another campaign, that is part of the museum's expansion project, is a push to raise a significant amount of money from Memphis’ African-American com- munity. Led by Herb Hilliard, a Bank Tennessee bank executive, organizers hope to form "The Dreamers Club," named after Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Hilliard will enlist pledges from at least 50 Black donors, who will’ form the core of the Club, sources said. News from Around) the State... Racial Slurs Painted on Black Woman's Property STATESVILLE -- An African American Woman, Geerie Gillespie says she was terrified by racial slurs painted on her home and car. Gillespie says she does not believe her neighbors would invade her property in that manner. She has lived in the racially mixed commu- nity for two years. Police investiga- tors say the racial crime is under investigation but they have no solid leads. NAACP Leadership Passes from Local Family CHARLOTTE -- For the first time in the history of the local NAACP the family name of Alexander will not hold the leadership position. The past election saw the state organization elect without opposi- tion, DeWayne Collins, founder of the Citizens for Justice Organization. Former President Kelly Alexander was removed among controversy over the misap- propriation of over $700,000 of the organization's funds. The national office of the NAACP is reportedly seeking return of a portion of $700,000. Kelly Alexander has focused on running the family's funeral business. Construction Worker Awarded 2 Million DURHAM - - A former construc- tion company employee received a $2 million award from jurors agreeing with the worker's accusa- tion he had been fired because he was Black. Benjamin Harris Smith, a foreman trainee at Nello L. Teer Co., said he and three other Black workers were laid: off in 1995 and told the company was shutting down its curb-and-gutter operation. Smith found out later the company had bought a new curb-and- gutter truck and hired White and Hispanic workers to take his and for this cause can unfortunately victimized by Please Give to the Hurricane Mitch Fund this Thanksgiving . Donations are collected to help the victims who been dispossessed by Hurricane Mitch in Central America, Donations be made to the Victims of Hurricane Mitch in Central America at the following banks: Nations Bank and Centura Bank. Your donations supporting this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated by all survivors who have been urricane Mitch. Once again monetary donations can be deposited at Nations Bank and Centura Bank for those victims who so-desperately need your | The Shoe Outlet The BUDGET STORE with true Discount Prices MENS SHOES! Famous names such a8 ...ocsev0 *ROCKPORTS *BALLY -ALLEN DESMONDS . * BOSTONIANS @ Most Priced Under $50 "LARGE LADIES SHOES such as eoeesecoveeveseses *EASY SPIRITS ‘HUSH PUPPIES » SOFT SPOT just to name a few. THE SHOE OUTLET Corner of 9th & Washington Streets 758-7609 his former co-workers’ places, his lawsuit said. "I wouldn't have filed the lawsuit until they called and asked me if I would come back and help the White guy who I had trained,” Mr. Smith said after Oct. 30's jury verdict. "They didn't close the operation down; they just got rid of the Blacks." After six hours of deliberations, the jury decided to award Mr. Smith $20,702.67 in back pay, $180,000 in compensatory damages, and $1.8 million in punitive damages. The company has not decided whether to appeal the ruling, said Fran Burke, vice president and regional manager of Nello Teer in Durham. "All I can say at this point is that we are very disappointed with the outcome,” Mr. Burke said. The lawsuit contended that Mr. Smith's dismissal was a violation of. the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the: North Carolina Equal Employment. Practice Act. The jury consisted of. four Blacks, seven Whites and one. American Indian. Stewart Fisher, one of Mr. Smith's lawyers, told jurors during closing arguments that they could "move a mountain to the sea" with a hefty verdict against Nello Teer. Pitt County Wants Piece of Tobacco Deal Money | GREENVILLE --- Pitt County: commissioners are hoping Pitt County will get a large portion of the _five-billion-dollars North Carolina is expected to receive from the tobacco settlement. Pitt County is the largest tobacco producing county in the state. County commissioners have de: ' cided to send a letter to the ' governor, attorney general, and state secretary to remind them of this fact. : The commissioners want to maké sure farmers are treated fairly, if . and when deal is sealed. *s Lord, behold our family here assembled. We thank thee For this place in which we dwell; For the peace accorded us this day, For the hope with which we expect tomorrow; For the health, the work, the 0 And the bright skies that make | our lives delightful, For our friends in all parts of the earth, and our friendly helpers... Let peace abound in our small | company, -- Robert Louis Stevenson, A Prayer of Thanksgiving . By James E, Booker NEW YORK--ROCK and ROCK -PIONEER FATS DOMINO will ‘receive a National Medal of Arts Award, and scholar Dr, Henry Louis GATES got a_ National -Humanities Medal when he, President and Mrs. Clinton hon- ored artists and educators in White - House. ceremonies Nov. 5. -- WITH NEW DNA EVIDENCE ~CONFIRMING = that Thomas Jefferson fathered a child with Sally HEMINGS, his "slave" and lover. historians are scrambling to write new history. Meanwhile, the new ~announcement has several Black -descendants of Hemings announc- ing that they want to be buried in the Jefferson family graveyard at -.his Monticello estate in Virginia. (1 _ wonder if he ever had to pay child ;- Support? Well | leave that one up to the Historians. ) A SPECIAL MESSAGE . CAME from President Clinton and - a bouquet of roses was presented by Rep. Charles RANGEL, but it was .the presence of more than her close relatives that was the highlight for Mrs. Nissa LLEWELLYN's 100th birthday celebration at New York's plush Tavern- On-The- Green Oct. . 30. Her children - - nationally .. prominent businessman. J. Bruce LLEWELLYN. chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Coca Cola . Bottling Company. and New York - Dorothy L. State Supreme Court Justice CROPPER - - were there with their families. as were two of her well- known nephews. retired 4- star Gen. Colin POWELL and Senior U.S. Court of International Trade Judge James L. WATSON. and a number of other relatives who have also attained prominent positions in _ government and industry. FAMED ENTERTAINER STEVIE WONDER and Dr. Ruth J. SIMMON. president of Smith Coilege. were among, the honorees at the National Urban League's Annual Equal Opportunity Dinner “Nov. 10 at the New York Hilton. WITH AFRICAN- AMERICANS NOW accounting for more than half of new HIV infections. the federal government last week Iauuched a $156 million program to create HIV prevention campaigns and combat the epi- demic in the most vulnerable neighborhoods. TO HIGHLIGHT WORLD AIDS DAY on Dec. 1. national African- American religious lead- ers, led by AME (Church Senior Bishop John Hurst ADAMS and TV evangelist TD. JAKES. will join in a special program al Harlem's Mother AME Church to help raise awareness of the AIDS menace. under the sponsorship of the Balm of Gileid HOUSING AND REAI ESTATE groups across the nation this week were applauding — the Richmond. Va. Circuit Court jury decision awarding $110 million to ,a fair housing proup that had accused the Natronside Mutual Insurance Company of redjining ‘ against Blacks tn ts.uing policies in the ic tons Parca SEEK TO FOLLOW the lead a nN apamst tobacco giants, the Mavor of Now ans. Mare Oo gd md Gg ¢ s$S$HRH55 S$ $ “Your c heck : “g Cashing Store” ¢ $ $ .$ Checks Cashed “All Tupes" S 5 $ $ b $ sE 18-24, 1998 he Booker File.... MORIAL, last week filed a lawsuit against the handgun industry, ac- cusing them of being responsible for the violence, police costs and medical expenses in the city. AFTER 8 1/2 YEARS of prob- ing, the independent counsel inves- tigating favoritism in the federal Housing and Urban Development during the tenure of Samuel R. PIERCE Jr. the first and only Black cabinet member in the Reagan administration, made its report to the courts last week, after spending more than $28 million. Pierce was never charged with any criminal wrongdoings, although there were 17 criminal convictions in the probe. That was Washington Mayor Marion BARRY and his wife. Cora. and New York labor leader Dennis RIVERIA at the White House state dinner for Colombian President Andres ARANGO ZENITH in- Chief Archibald R. MURRAY, who is righ after more than 20 years wi agency because of failing health. The popular 62- year- old lawyer on several occasions turned down of- fers of a judgeship, preferring to remain with the non- profit agency. FRED W. BEAUFIAT, a former dean at Wayne State University in Detroit is taking over new duties as the president of © the Brooklyn- based New York City Technical College, _ replacing Charles W. MEREDITH, who was forced to resign in 1996, Over on the New Jersey side SERVICES WERE HELD OCT. 31st in East Orange, N.J. for William R. GILES, 72, founder of EPC International, advertising spe- cialty firm and a longtime sup- porter of the United Negro College und. 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This con- tract is a union of heart, interest, love, and devotion. Any breaking of this covenant would be a serious matter and of the Bridegroom. The Apostle Paul assures us: Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will 0 it : (I Thessalonians 5:24). As we come to the end of this Age, our Lord comes as the ‘Bridegroom to receive the Bride, but he will accept only the "wise virgins"- - those who have made a covenant with him. Those who have lived foolishly and carelessly will not be counted worthy of Out with the old... new career NOW! and in with the new! Begin training for that x Telephone Registration Now In Progress for Spring Semester TAP Line (252) 321-4515 Af-\()e)alelalomacsrelsiieciilele ) rm PITT Community College Questions? Call Our Counselors! (252) 321-4245 4 La Se . 2 emt w Thr S Twhls | : 4 ae 4 OudA} Jus ow nt I Seysteni ber Smt whe © ni ve Say ume Yh ' , - thaak Slevet UL aise Whur 46 gaa Yriwud hat Ye LeeLee there Quad. by Ms. Cox what Hae dak hen g pe in connection with the marriage. The door will be shut against them as shown in the parable (Matthew 25:1- 12). They will be shut out from the great privileges and blessings they might have enjoyed had they been faithful. But thank God (the God of a second chance) the light of his word is shining more clearly now. Repentance is at hand, and the loss of such blessings will be only a small punishment compared to the great and eternal riches of grace to those who shall attain. Youth Lock In The Philippi Churh of Christ will be presenting a Youth Lock Saturday November 21*. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00pm and last until 12:00pm Youth from the ages of 6 to 21 years old are urged to participate. There will be workshops, spirtual speakers, food, a talent show, gospel music, door prizes and much more. The objec- tive of this event is to learn life- saving information about and on difficult issues, to learn skills to help cope with everyday complex situations, how to interact with other teens and concerned adults and most of all fellowship and have The church fellowship urges every- one to "Let brotherly love con- tinue." HEBREWS 13:1 and “Come” and expect miraculous blessings from God! For more information contact Min. Lester Howard @ (252) 756-1065. 1999 CREATIVE CALENDARS BY BERNADINE REUGOUS CALENDARS, CHILDREN CALema4es AND PERSONALIZED CALEND42S Too. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Th Ste THe VARIETY dF CALENDHES HAS Th OFFER. EXCH CALENDAR HAMD MADE DeslouD ANO DECC RATED. BERNADINE Cox mark Ty 226 AUEemdAle De. N BINCMIM 40): vou feel it GrREMMUE, NO 27834 (252) 355-4578 acceptance. They will not be known The roles of men and women are | changing in family life. What was viewed as normal or traditional 40 or 50 years ago is often not accepted today. An example of family life then was the man as breadwinner for his family and his wife as homemaker. But today's technological era has forced both husband and wife to work outside the home, to such an extent where one or both may have two jobs. Some 1900 years ago, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians saying, "the scene of the world is changing." (I Corinthians 7:31) and how true those words are today. The world is changing, and the roles of men and women are also changing. Unfortunately, many people continue to view men and women in terms of traditional, yet unrealistic stereotypes. Men have traditionally been viewed as the breadwinners or the sole income earners in the family. Their roles also include coming home after work, reading the paper, _/ watching the 6 o'clock news and drinking beer. In the American Culture a man is not considered a real man unless he is married. Even Sanders stated in his essay, "The Men We Carry In Our Minds", that, as a boy, he knew only about the HIDDEN TALENTS The Hidden Talents Fall Craft Fair will be held on Nov. 21st from 9am until Spm and on Nov. 22 from noon until 5 pm. This event will take place at Marston Pavilion on board Camp Lejeune. Over 125 crafters will be present selling a variety of items. Everyone is sure to find something they want. This event is free and all are invited to attend. For further information please contact (910) 353-5802. Before. the revolutions, . fathers without giving a great deal U.S. A of concern =. po ance upbringing, than providi food and clothing. But the 90's on is displaying concern about his children's lives by having an active voice in their upbringing and their career choices. Also the 90's man will delegate himself to the chores of the home. Many husbands are beginning to display affection openly to their wives and children. These are the positive and encouraging facets of the changing roles of men. Likewise, mothers have tradition- ally been the mainstays of home life. Until the 70's, the aprical woman got married and had chil- dren. She did not have to dress up: she was not visible. But as women began to work outside the home, they had to compete for acceptance, responsibilities and = promo- tions- - and- - appearance counts. Instead of working for economic factors only, she must now spend a part of her income on cosmetics and a fashionable wardrobe. This struggling under the load of two major jobs - one at home and one at work, she found to be both stressful and burdensome. In the meantime, her children are being given all the modern gadgetry but not the love and attention needed from their mothers. While the mother may not be dependent on her husband's income, her children are dependent on her for stability, guidance, and options for problem solving. Consequently, the mother's role has been reversed negatively, and she must now reevaluate her priorities. There are times when we are not inclined to think in terms of the nontraditional single parent homes. But they do exist and we must acknowledge their existence as a w about the abandoned wives, single mothers, © and widows.(339) These children of single parent homes may experi- ence hardships and persecution about their clothing, their homes, or the family car. Unfortunately, these res must bear the sole r sibilities for ev of their family's life; this a sludes financial, emotional and physical needs and this can be taxing. Change is inevitable, and the roles of men and women have changed because the pressure of this system has forced the family to work harder and longer hours to rovide the necessities and wants in ife. Meanwhile our children are being neglected and abused by family members. Yes, families want to be the traditional type, even stereotyped, if it means being accepted by their peers. They do this by pretending that everything is normal and by hiding behind the power to purchase. The reality is that mankind's role as loving and nurturing creatures has been dimin- ished and replaced with the love of money and material possessions. So we need to be vigilant to the issues that are most important to our families, realizing that relation- ships are. tangible and must be maintained. Therefore, all must put in a concerted effort. Changes are going to occur but the question is ow are we going to deal with these changes? Southeastern Center For Contemporary Art Awarded National Grant WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- The Southeastern Center for Contem- orary Art was recently awarded a 8 112,500 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support general operating expenses. The museum was one of only 186 museums selected from the 942 applications received for the grant. Acting Director, Vicki Kopf, commented "this is a very prestig- ious grant for us to receive and we are very proud to have once again been awarded an IMLS grant." Museums that qualify for a General Operating Support grant demonstrate outstanding perform- ance in all areas of museums operations. Each applicant per- forms a complete self-evaluation, involving every aspect of their operations-from collections care and maintenance to education pro- grams and exhibits. Professionals in the museum field, with an average of 13 years of experience, evaluate each application. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a Federal grant- making agency located in Washington, DC. that strengthens the nation's museums and libraries. The General Operating Support program is a priority program for the Institute, since operating sup- port is continually cited as the most difficult type of funding for muse- ums to raise. Nationally recog- nized as awards for excellence, General Operating Support grants help recipients leverage other fund- ing. Diane Frankel, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, commented," Since 1978, IMS_ General ating Support has taken a substantial role in encouraging the best in museum practice. The grant provides national recognition for museums that have the highest approval of their peers. It is a stamp of achievement that sparks vital public-private partnerships. Museums will use these awards to do what they do best: educate, fascinate, inspire, illuminate, in- form, enhance and enrich the lives of hundreds of thousands of visitors each year." 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FUNERAL SERVICES held last week in California for Marvin P. GAY Sr. 84, father of Grammy- Award winner Marvin GAYE. The elder Gay shot his son 14 years ago in a family argument and was given five years probation. FRESH FROM their nationally- televised special, the Temptations are due to headline in Atlantic City Nov. 27-29, in the post Thanksgiving shows. ATTORNEYS FOR the Apollo Theater Foundation due in New York County Supreme Court Nov. 10 opposing State Attorney General Dennis VACCO'S attempt to place the theater into receivership and replace six members of the board. Eulogistic Services Held for a Samuel Novella Moore Clark, daughter of the late Samuel Moore and Pearlie Moore Mitchell, was born August 23, 1925, in Greenville, North Carolina. She received her education in the local public schools. Sammie was united in marriage to William Bruce Clark. This union was blessed with three children: Faye, Billy, and Butch. She had resided in Philadelphia since 1950, where she was employed as a seamstress in the garment industry. A member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, she served as treasurer of the Unity Club. A loving mother and devoted grand- mother, Sammie cherished her family. Though fiercely independent and a very private person, she was also very caring and generous. If at any time she could help someone, she did so willingly and cheerfully. In the early morning hours of Monday, October 26, 1998, Sammie “A Place to Worship Your Creator...” Sycamore Hill Missionary Dr. Howard Parker, Pastor 1001 Hooker Road Greenville, NC 27835 Ofc. 252-56-4869 Fax: 252-756-44539 mmy Novella Clark experienced her transition from this life. She leaves a legacy of love to her children: Faye Clark White of Greenville, N.C., William A. Clark and Samuel B. Clark, of Philadelphia, Pa; two grandsons, Alexander Wilcox and Rashawn Clark of Philadelphia; one great-granddaughter, Christina Wilcox of Lillington, N.C.; a sister, Lillie Moore Aldridge, of Greenville, N.C., special friends, Joan Beatty Eaton of Greenville, N.C., and Flo Elkins of Philadelphia; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and cherished friends. The family received friends at the Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home in Philadelphia from 9:00 - 10:00 AM, the funeral followed at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 31, 1998. Rev. Benjamin Hackett, Associate Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, delivered the eulogy. Interment followed in the Mt. Peace Cemetery Baptist Church During an asthma attack, the muscles that wrap around the airways leading to the lungs tighten. At the same time, the linings of these airways become swollen and congested, blocking them even more. Breathing becomes very diffi- cult. Asthma is the number one chronic childhood disease and there is no cure. The symptoms leading to an asthma attack, however, can be controlled. And the Pediatric Asthma Program at University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina helps asthmatic kids and their families do just that. On a case-by-case basis. Helping doctors develop detailed asthma action plans for each child, so that those kids can grow up as healthy and happy as their friends. The results, so far, have been dramatic: o Fewer hospital visits, lower school absen- teeism and shorter hospital stays. And as part of this program, University Health Systems shares its expertise on asthma prevention with community hospitals, schools and physicians throughout the eastern part of the state. But because the health of all children in the region is important to us, University Health Systems’ Children’s Hospital offers 10 "M" VOICE - NOVEMBER 18-24, 1998 HEALTH TIP Learn to recognize carly signs that your child may have asthma and seek medical advice from your physician. Early symptoms include frequent respiratory infections, coughing episodes at night, wheezing, tightness in the chest, amitehy, sore throat, watery eyes and dark circles under the eyes. Many of these symptoms resemble allergies and may occur after exercise. many other outreach programs as well. Education Nurse Specialists, for exam- ple, visit schools, emergency rooms and daycare centers to teach people about CPR, pediatric emergencies and traumas. The care needed by a child is very differ- ent from that given to an adult, so this training helps make sure children get the right treatment when they are sick or hurt. The Children’s Hospital also provides the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the region, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit. Special pediatric pro- grams include surgery and services for children who have cancer or diabetes, or who need care for heart, kidney and neurological problems. It’s all part of a dedication to excellence at University Health Systems and a commitment to providing the right care at the right place through a network of outstanding hospitals. For more information on the University Health Systems hospital nearest you, Pitt County Memorial in Greenville, Roanoke-Chowan in Ahoskie, Heritage in Tarboro, Bertie Memorial in Windsor or Chowan in Edenton, please call 252-816- 4526. Or visit us at www.uhseast.com. Oh, almost forgot, you can breathe now.