i on A f° + a seseese app.~,. a , Jesse Jackson # Minority 5 "Your children need your presence more than your presents” | Home Delivery —~ _ EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S MINORITY VOICE SINCE 1981 Issue Date: Week of December 23 -31, 1998 WASHINGTON -- Excerpts of the following speech were delivered by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson at the National Press Club monthly news- maker luncheon Friday December 4, 1998. I have come to learn that this is the week to try out new themes and messages for presidential campaign to come. I am pleased to be able to participate in this important exer- cise. Because while | have not yet decided whether or not to enter the race, I do intend to set the pace. And I have a test for all candidates who would enter this race, a race that is the most significant expression of democracy in the entire world. That test is this: Do you matter to Staff Writer Black America needs many things schools. a voice in the media, our own businesses banks and networking groups. We need to make a statement as the new esg. Mud Creek Test... Again, Once Mud Creek, Kentucky __ a town that I visited not too long ago nestled deep in the hills of eastern Kentucky, a town populated by men and women who have helped build this nation, who have fought out wars, mined our coal, played by the rules? Do you matter to Mud Creek, Kentucky? Do you have anything relevant to say to the people of eastern Kentucky and Central West Virginia and Appalachian Ohio, where good people, working hard, have tried to break the cycle of poverty? Do you have a plan that offers hope to the proud people of this region? We have a plan for Southeast Asia -- it consists of incentives on the front side, guarantees on the backside. Export/Import Bank, | Millennia... -By Stephen Johnson today's work force and create our own financial institutions dedicated {0 supporting the needs of the cominunity. Millennia Community Bank is striving to pave new roads in this very direction. Thanks to the millennium approaches show our- selves to be the buying force exceeding billions of dollars. It is time we stop complaining about why mainstream businesses are turning us down for home loans business loans and other financial necessities needed to compete in WASHINGTON -- Although diabetes affects more than 16 million Americans. accounts for more than 187.000 deaths and another 60.000 lower extremity amputations each year. more than one-third of Americans would not visit a physician if they experienced common early warning signs of the disease. A recent survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by Yankelovich Partners for the American ‘Pediatric = Medical Association (APMA) found that nine out of ten respondents (93%) GREENVILLE -- Racial epitaphs overwhelming support of the Black community. M.C.B. is off to a great start. After receiving their prelimi- nary approval. initial stock offering was made available to the public at $11 dollars per share with a minimum purchase of 100 shares not to exceed a maximum purchase considered diabetes to be a serious and costly disease. and nearly two in five (38%) say they are a family member has been affected by the condition. However. when respon- dents were presented with early warning signs of diabetes, as well as ingrown toenails, fungus, or aches and pains in their legs, nearly one-third (29%), stated they would not seek professional medical treat- nent. The statistics for minorities were demonstrably different. Jn fact, a much higher percentage of season for one Black family. Bishop James L. Smith, Founder and OPIC, tax free zones, low interest loans, IMF....Now we need a plan for southeast Ohio. When things go wrong overseas, when economic indicators take a nose dive, we blame the system. Here at home we have a nasty habit of blaming the people. We from suffer from that optical illusion called farsightedness: we have a vision for thing and people far away, but have difficulty in seeing what's in front of our noses. And so I ask those who would run for President, at what point in your inaugural address would it strike you to mention Appalal- chian? Would you mention it at all? I have spent a great deal of time in the Appalachia in recent months. The time I have spent there has Jesse has the Right Messag moved me, and has helped to shape and expand my views. Just as Dr. King in his final campaign, marched for justice for all Americans -- today I am driven by the moral imperative to ‘leave no American behind. The one big tent American dream: that's what forms my world view. That's why I am convinced more than ever that the single most important issue facing our nation as we move into the next century is the ever-widening gap between the have and the have nots in our society. The gap between those who live in surplus and those who live in deficit. A gap in income and wealth that is the widest in the world and growing wider. A gap that is more reflective of pre- A Bank for of 5% of the aggregate shares subscribed. In addition. those who purchase 5% retain the right to purchase future stock at 11 dollars a share for the next seven years. Local businessman, Earl Garner was elected Chairman, Board of Directors. Members of the board included a strong representation of the African American community as well. Butch Congleton. President and C.E.O. Raymond Carney. Chief of Greenville’s Fire and Rescue Department. Ed Carter. Dr. minority respondents (80-85%) would seek professional medical care when confronted with the same carly warnings signs. "There is a shocking disconnect." said APMA president Terry Albright. "People recognize the serious im- plications diabetes can have. but they fail to recognize some the most common and easily treatable warn- ing signs. "If diagnosed early. a patient's health care team. from podiatric physicians to their pri- mary care physician---can work Church and the First Born Community Development Center in and graffiti has marred the holiday Pastor of the First Born Holy Grimesland, and his family were e )| The above photo of Bishop Smith was taken in front of their home shortly after the incident occurred. He | expressed his hopes that this incident will end peacefu gee | Pi v " lly without anyone suffering any personal harm. Hazel Brown, Robert Davis of Rocky Mt.. Moses Matthews of Williamston. Kimberly Moore Asst. District Attorney. Pitt County, Dr. Theodore Muchetini. attorney Darrell Whitley. Muye Akinkuto. Dr. Isaac Artis, Jr. and Pastor Randy Royal. men and women dedicated to the success of Millennia Community Bank. “The bank will succeed.” said attorney Derrick Brown. “If not what does it say about our commu- nity.” The law offices of Earl Brown & Associates were chosen to together to help control the long term effects of the disease. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also found these results alarming. "One ‘of our primary roles at the CDC is to better educate the public on preven- tive measures, " said Dr. Frank Vinicor, Director of the Division of Diabetes Translation at the CDC. "Diabetes is of particular impor- tance. These alarming statistics demonstrate that we need to in- crease our educational efforts. The Racist Graffiti Mars Holiday for One Grimesland Family recently victimized by racially mo- tivated graffiti and hate slogans. In a press conference held last week, Bishop Smith said he be- lieves this activity was spawned by a fight that occurred between two of his grandsons, Kelsey and Corey Nicholson, and a young white male in the neighborhood. After the incident took place, several racially derogatory slogans and swastikas appeared around the Smith family's home and street A swastikas was painted on his ~ mailbox, and the words, ‘wetback, and “nigger” were sprayed in red inted on the strect in front of the ishop’s home. In calling this matter to the public's attention as well as con- tacting the appropriate authorities, Bishop Smith stated his primary concern is the welfare and safety of his family, as well that of his neighbors. Bishop Smith further went on to say that he hopes this incident will end peacefully without anyone suffering any personal ham, ‘ » The matter is now being investi- pes by the NAACP, and state and ederal investigation agency as a ible hate crime. Story and a hotos by William Clark ee ~~ Jesse Jackso Revolutionary societies, then that of strong, vibrant democracies. A gap that threatens to derail and the Future represent the bank with Derrick Brown serving as the lead attorney. Attorney Brown also stressed that although Millennia Community Bank is geared to the success and empowerment of Greenville’s African American community, they are not just an African American bank. The bank will be a commu- nity bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of all the people in the community. Their mission is simple and they will dedicate themselves to delivering the best banking services available. to pro- mote community ownership and to stimulate and enhance the new business development. “We will be a friendly bank. one you can be proud of.” said Butch Congleton. “We want the public to own this bank because those who own it will control it.” One thing this writer found interesting was everyone was truly committed to the success and growth of ‘Millennia.' It’s not everyday that Black banks are formed. especially with people in the community you know being apart of the decision making processes. County Commissioner Jeff Savage believes the bank is a wonderful idea. Impressed with it's leadership. he stated. “I've never seen Blacks with so much self determination in my life. I am optimistic we will see more Black home ownership and economic Opportunity to sponsor, with APMA. additional programs, is exceptional. Especially since many of the early warnings signs first appear in the feet." The survey also found that, in general. AMericans ignore foot problems. For example. one-third of Americans spend very little time---once a month or less--- caring for their feet. Nearly two- thirds of the African Americans surveyed, however, cared for their feet at least weekly: a sign that some information may be getting through. "There remains a general neglect of foot health, that is in effect, translating into more serious prob- lems," said Dr. Albright. "The feet are the first place where signs of circulatory problems, diabetes, ar- thritis, and other systemic diseases, will appear. "Yet we've found that most of our patients expect their feet to hurt and even think some pain is normal. That is not true. Foot pain is not normal. To think that nearly three-quarters of Americans experience foot prob- lems at some time in their lives is even more tragic. "Nearly three in four respondents surveyed recog- nized the serious effects of diabetes, including lower extremity amputa~ tions, kidney failure, increased risk of heart disease or stroke, and vision or hearing loss. Women were better educated about the serious implications, nearly 10% points higher than their white male counterparts, and were! ge for America! Suffocate this period of economic growth. This is America's dirty little secret. You won't hear other presi- dential candidates talk about this very much, if at all: their fiancee directions won't let them. But we need to talk about it; we need to confront it; we need to resolve it. There are issues facing our inner-. cities and forgotten rural areas, areas like Mud Creek. There are issues facing undeserved communi- ties of all colors, whether they be in East Los Angeles, the j reservation in Arizona, the Bronx or Appalachia. Continues on Page 2 growth. The commitment needed — however, must be strong and clear.” The Churches will play a vital role in stepping up to the plate and providing the influx of capital. needed to promote this endeavor, whose need in the community is crucial." He further commented that he believes that mainstream banking institutions have been irresponsible in dealing with the needs and concerns of the Black community and their economic growth. So on the dawn of a new millennium, Blacks must once make a another step forward. In many ways this project speaks for itself. the community fas been given a chance to invest in their future. They say the banking business is a business that is like no When entering this business you not only enter into a partnership with colleagues and peers but the federal government and the state of North Carolina, an alliance that has been lacking in the Black community for a long time. Pleased with the turnout on Dec. 16th, the proposed Millennia Community Bank will hosting similar events on Jan. 18th, and once again on Feb 23rd They are encouraging the public to come learn about Millennia Community Bank and be apart of Greenville’s growth. cp ember astm Study Finds African-Americans Ignore Early Warning Signs of Diabetes more likely to seek medical care if they experienced early symptoms, including tingling or pain in their feet, aches, and pains in their legs, and ingrown toenails or fungal nails. Over the past year, APMA, through its Foot Health Foundation of America, has taken aggressive steps to educate Americans. "We've done a great deal , but this survey demonstrates we have a ways to go.” said Albright. "This initiative with the CDC is a step in the right direction. We urge other health care professionals ‘to help us stress the importance of good foot health." Or Albright Suggests: wear shoes that are Supportive and fit comfortably. ¢ some time each day and check your feet for redness, corns, cal- luses, cuts, blisters, and other aliments. Wash your feet daily in warm--- not hot water and then dry ‘them throughly. Keep toenails trimmed straight across and use a pumice stone to smooth corns and calluses. Apply a thin coating of skin lotion to the top and bottom of our feet, but not between the toes. Protect your feet by wearing socks and comfortable shoes that breathe.’ Protect your feet from temperature extremes, For exam- ple, wear socks at night if your feet get cold and avoid walking barefoot on hot surfaces, Call doctor or podiatrist immediately if any foot problems or leg = develops that does not begin to heal within a day. tM ml ALD Bog ee : Sead Black population since slavery. As of December 1997, over 132,221 African-Americans have died of AIDS, the leading killer of African- Bek! or ae Sgeeee i ee vied ete es tipi tinct te he M-Voice Ne 500,000 African-Americans ibly be infected with HIV. idst reports that Blacks, who account for more than half of new HIV infections and are more than‘ eight times more likely than whites to contract the virus, comes a new $156 million federal minority AIDS thrust. Announcing the ini- tiative, the government's first com- prehensive minority AIDS effort, Pres. Bill Clinton noted, "The AIDS crisis in our communities of color is a national one. Earlier this _year, the Congressional Black Caucus de- clared that AIDS has reached a state of emergency in the Black canine casa rn ser i gh Pie Ie, Pm ~ community, and the NAACP put AIDS 6s be satin week The 1996 Leading for Life Summit, convened by Harvard's W.E.B. DuBois Institute, not only sounded the alarm, but called on Black leaders and organizations to combat AIDS on a grassroots level. Summit speakers lamented Black leaders' delayed response to AIDS, which was stigmatized early on as a disease of homosexuals and heroin users. While rumors circu- lated on the street that the virus was engineered in a laboratory for a conspiracy of racial genocide, some pastors suggested that the disease was punishment for sin from God. RAR OR RON Ape sa in: eagle pe patie 0 = - Unfortunately, while AIDS reached a state of emergency, the African-American community con- tinues in a state of denial. Nowhere has the denial been more pro- nounced than in the Black church. The Black institution that has played such a vital role in uplifting the Black community shunned the controversy regarding AIDS trans- mission. Some et ee ups have apologi or the church's uncharacteristic apathy. The New York-based Balm in Gilead is leading the AIDS fight among Black religious groups. Endorsed by all major Black de- nominations, Balm in Gilead pro- vides training and sponsors an Honor, by Trey Bankhead As | was writing this, American missiles were falling on Iraq for the second time in my life. As in "Operation: Desert Storm" six years ago, this new “Operation:Desert Fox" scares the hell out of me. Because, once again, it's not just happening on television for me. Once again, I have two friends over there. And, I finally realize that. no matter how attractive I find the military, I couldn't do it. I can't remember a time when I've not been tempted to enter the military. My father was a Master Sergeant in the Army's - 10Ist Airborne Division. An _ uncles served in the Navy. I grew up in the era of G.I.Joe comic books, televi- sion programs, movies, and action figures. The hottest movies were "Top Gun,” "Iron Eagle," and, of course, "Rambo." My favorite tele- vision programs were "M.A.S.H." (in reruns), "Airwolf"... well. you get the idea. The military was so glorified that I couldn't wait to turn eighteen, so I, too, could "fight for freedom e Mud Creek Test... Again, nce Continue from Page 1 When I think of Appalachia. | think how "besides the point" so much of our political dialogue has become. And not just because of the freak show that is going on in Washington, D.C. right now. Because eve on those rare occa- sions we get a glimpse of what passes for substantive debate in our nation's capital, it fails to meet the test of Appalachia -- The Raleigh, N.C. Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc. recently declined to allow Michelle Barskile the right to participate in the AKA debutante ball. Ms. Barskile is an academically gifted student who is very active in school where she's a member of her track team and drama club. Ms. Barskile's desire was only to attend a function that her mother was a part of when she was in college. Unfortunately. that will not happen. Under normal circumstances, you would think that the AKAs would allow a Black woman to wear her hair in any style that is befitting to her. Now, the opposition is not to Ms. Barskile, but to the representatives of the AKA sorority for insisting that Ms. Barskile conform to their unwritten rules which resemble Black-on-Black racism. Co-chair of the debutante ball. SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! ’ The Minority | fo) [ore Talon Duty and Loneliness.... wherever there's trouble." I studied military history as a hobby, vehicles as a passion, and weaponry as an obsession. While my friends voted me "Most Likely To Take Over a Small Country" (I'm still not sure if they were serious or not), I think my parents were more concerned that I'd end up on "America's Most Wanted." Still, when I did eventu- ally hit eighteen, I decided to wait until I graduated college, so that, when I graduated, I could enlist as an officer. My rose-colored glasses shattered in 1992, with the advent of "Operation: Desert Storm." Two of my friends went to Iraq. but only one came back and even he was a changed man. That was the turning point. I knew, for the first time, that the "good guys" don't always come back. It shook me badly; enough for me to rethink the whole idea of military service. Tonight, six years later, | watched the strike updates on television. At one point, I found myself scanning — the faces of all the American men serving in Iraq. I half-hoped | would catch a glimpse of my where a coal miner dies every six hours --- by a country mile. Take HMO reform, for exam- ple. A good thing to do. The The next Congress will undoubtedly pass some version of it, as it well should. But no one should think for a moment that by doing so, Congress has made a dent in the major health care challenges fac- ing our nation. HMO's won't provide universal care; they can't. When I traveled throughout Appalachia, | visited one county | |} BANON rf (i \ preantock |W. | Beers .C. Chapter Tt sonst = ZS - a — Pe ee ee pias fo ey, A, le tl h ae 1 Gale Issacs said, "Decisions were made in accordance with our rules and regulations." Does this mean that the AKA's decision not to allow Ms.Barskile is right? Of course not! Since there is no policy on how to wear your hair as an AKA, there should not have been an issue on her hair style of choice for the debutante ball. African Americans are very unique. We come in many shades Jesse ---—--+- aan friends, some reassurance that they are safe. At the same time, I prayed I did not see them, for fear of seeing their lifeless bodies loaded into body bags. Just as 1 realized what I was doing, what I was thinking, the thought hit me square between the eyes: If it was this bad for me, how much worse is it for the wives, husbands, children, and parents of those serving America over in Iraq? I can't imagine what they're going through and, as selfish as it sounds, I'm thankful that I don't know. The people that routinely deal with the absences of their loved ones, and the people gone to protect American interests.. they are far stronger than I. They uphold the honor of America in fulfilling their duties. That's why I couldn't serve. | can't imagine being separated from my wife for four, six. eight months at a time. I can barely go a week without her! Oh. I still have an interest in military tactics and strategy. and I still have an interest in military weaponry. Experience has tempered them. however, into a mere hobby, allowing me to realize my other talents, such as teaching and writing. But, I still feel for the loved ones left behind. Because I've talked with those who are missing their loved ones. Words like "duty" and "honor" can't kiss a child good- night. The fact that her husband is “serving their country" or "is fulfilling honor of the service" - won't reassure a scared wife whose eyes are glued to the television screen, much as mine were, or give her a reassuring touch in the cold and lonely nights. Do me a favor? If you know someone whose wife, husband, or child are away in Iraq.call them. Invite them over for dinner, or take them out. Drag them to a movie. Do something with them. Because fear and loneliness can hit with far more destructive power then any missile. And being left behind is the hardest- duty of all. Trey Bankhead writes about hu- man, social, and cultural issues for the M-Voice Newspaper. You can E-mail him at: Knightnoir@aol.com. - Dec. 23 - 31, 1998 sparities in the health status of minorities, Satcher is urging Black churches to promote healthy lifestyles. At last summer's convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, he appealed to Black clergy. "We need the church to help us deal with the prejudice and the bias that we face as we're trying to fight this epidemic," said Satcher. Despite reluctance to lead the ‘ ae a on Aids AIDS fight, Black churches can' help but witness the disease’s impact. In 1995, Rev.. Jeremiah White, pastor of Chicago's Trini United h of Christ (which had an AIDS ministry ever sifice 1992), asked his parishioners ‘to stand if they knew someone who had died of AIDS. One-third of the 2,000-member congregation stood | up. The church must stand up against this disease, which is ravaging the Black community. Saving souls and saving lives are the same thing. The Black church helped spur the Civil Rights Movement. The church should respond in similar spirit to the AIDS epidemic. ms Finding What You Need in Heaven's Department Sto I went out shopping one Christmas Eve. It was just begin- ning to snow when I came upon a sign that read: “Heaven's Department Store." As I got a little closer, the doors opened.and before I realized it, I was standing inside. The shelves were filled with beautiful gifts, and the lights were shining brightly. My problem was ~q that I didn't have much money to really do things right. I was about to leave when suddenly an angel came over to me and said, "Take this basket, my child, and you will find the best things in this store are free." Everything a Christian needed was in this department store, and all you couldn't carry would be waiting or you the next day. First, got some "Patience." "Love" was in the same row. Further down was "Understanding"--you need that wherever you go. I got a box or two of "Wisdom", a box or two of "Faith". I just couldn't miss the “Holy Ghost", for it was all over the place. I stopped to get some "Strength" and "Courage" to help me run this race. By then, my basket was getting full, but I remembered I needed | some "Grace." I didn't forget "Salvation", for salvation... that was free; so | tried to get enough of that to save both you and me. Then | started Er to the counter to pay my credit bill. © my Master's will. As I went up the aisle, I saw "Prayer" and I just had to put that in. For I knew when I stepp outside, I would run right into sin. "Peace" and "Joy" were Pa -they were on the last shelf. "Songs" and "Praises" were hanging nearso I just helped myself. Then, I said to the angel, "Now, how much to I owe?" He just smiled and said, “Jus take them wherever you go. Again, | smiled at him and said, _ "How much to I really owe?" child, Jesus time ago!" Remember, Christmas is the cele- bration of Christ. The above poem was paraphrased and based on the original poem, "Heaven's Grocery Store.".... Author unknown. has the Right Message for America! where the newest elementary school had been built 60 years ago. I came across kids being taught by unbelicvably dedicated teachers in tiny trailers. I came across schools that had no cafete- rias. | came across schools with text books that were hopelessly outdated. This is America and it should not be. But it is. At a time of such great prosperity this is unacceptable. And so while Congress and the media focus obsessively on im- PSVOET and colors. Our hair texture comes in a variety of textures that would even fool the most notable African American. We are fortunate to have such a design as a braid or cornrow to help men and women add spice to their personality. Ms. Barskile is not alone in her quest to wear dreadlocks. The question comes to mind, "Does hair make the woman or man?" Many young people today wear dreadlocks. You will not see many ar: 0) se peachment, our nation continues it great retreat from the dream of quality universal public educa- tion. When I travel in Appalachia, | can't help think of the miracles wrought by the extraordinary success of our Social Security system. It virtually eliminated poverty among the elderly -- in Appalachia and across the coun- try. Working people can retire in dignity. Those who are disabled, - widowed or orphaned are inured upper middle class professionals wearing such a style because it does not conform to their White environ- ment. Dreadlocks is a style derived from Africa. These styles reflect various cultures. To say one cannot reflect upon their own culture is ethnically incorrect. Some may remember the reggae artist Bob Marley. who was known for his music as well as his style of hair. He wore his dreadlocks of Rastafarians, whose religious be- liefs command that, in "The Book of Numbers." the faithful should never comb or cut their hair. However, he was associated with and accepted by many. The parents of Ms. Barskile agree with their daughter. Mike Barskile has his family values in tact. The AKAs . need to clean their house up and take a stand for justice. This society is not all about who is cute and who isn't. Ms. Barskile, you are better off without the AKAs. Don't ‘let this minor setback stop you from pursu- ing your goals. Who knows, maybe it was meant for you to be a Delta. ‘ oy ds Mey Chistes af ha Ms hh = to All of ou against destitution. Social Security matters in Mud Creek. And it matters in a big way. And while people under the ground have to have the confi- dence, capacity and strength to pursue their dreams, we must ask our leaders to motivate the coun- try to do better and be better. r) Comin Sy N HORNETS BASKETBALL...| To WOOW Radio! That's the sort of bold leader- ship that our nation requires at this point in history. That's the - sort of bold leadership that will be required of a President who will fight to make life better for all Americans, the sort of a President who will be President for Mud Creek. Diabetes Half the people who have Diabetes (or Sugar) don't know it. Could you be one of these people? Ask your doctor or health clinic about the screening test for Diabetes. Don't play the waiting game. be screened for Diabetes. It's a test that could save your life. eS es Cet € i s OY w te w 7 * > [=e & eee He smiled again and said, "My paid your bill a lon. For I thought I had everything to. € The M-Voice anna - Dec. 23- 31, 1998 , od = ae a pot atrice Mas ye. Mrs. Beatrice Maye TEACHING OUR ELDERLY ‘On Tuesdays of every month. The mY Voice Newspaper's own Ms. Beatrice Mave teaches "Retirement living" classes to the semior citi- ens of Pitt County. This past Tuesday. Ms. Mayc's lass had the pleasure of having of Wintergreen Intermediate's — fifth sand sixth grade music class per- form them some nice selections of ‘élassical and some christmas mu- sic. The kids enjoved themselves as ewell as the senior citizens. Its nice when the young ones can “Come out and show our senior citizens some appreciation — by spending time with them. and doing something very special for them. We all need to at least once aday. let that grandma or grandpa know how they mean to us and the knowledge and advice that they give will always remain with us. Shown in the above left) hand picture is Mrs. Beatrice Mave with one of her students along with "Retirement remaining her class in the members in Living" pictures. These taken al Intermediate school pictures were Wintergreen ANGELLA CHRISTIE ANGELLA CHRISTIE HYMN &I1 Gospel Saxophonist, Angella Christie, recently released her latest release Hymn &~I at Evangel Temple in Washington, D.C. The CD is a compilation of both studio and_ live performances. Her music comes from the gut. Just like the raw singing of a gospel vocalist, Angella’s saxophone reaches deep down inside and screams of testimony. ; She is contemporary gospel music at its best. She has won numerous awards for her superb performances, as well as her debut project “Eternity,” which moved her to the forefront of gospel music. Merry Christmas @ Happy Kwanza and have a Safe Holiday! 0 , “A Place to Worship Your Creator...” Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist “Dt. Howard Parker, Pastor 1001 Hooker Road, Greenville, NC 27835 Ofc. 252- 756- 4869 Fax: 252-756-4439 Cp the Chimney He Rose, Is it Magic or Physics T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house. not a creature was stirring. not even a mouse." So begins the much loved poem by Clement Clarke Moore about Santa's visit to a household where "the children were nestled all snug in their beds. while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads." The poem has inspired generations of children and grown-ups alike with the wonders and the magic of Christmas. Much of the Santa Claus story invokes magic---but there's physics involved too! Take just one aspect of Santa's visit: at each household stop he parks his sleigh. goes down the chimney and delivers presents under the Christmas tree for the Hurry into your nearest participating McDonald's°and get your Peel Out & Win game piece on America's favorite fries. Peel off for your chance to win a NASCAR’ Special Edition Ford” F-150 Truck, a Caribbean Getaway trip for two, McDonald's Racing Team Apparel, $2500 in cash and great McDonald's food, Come in soon, it's yourlast week to Peel Out & Win. did somebody say)? purchase necessary, Offer ends 9/10 oF while supplies last. for rules, odds, value of prizes or to receive ration, Ford F-150 is a regiitered tradem k @ pieces by mail, nt the Ford Motor Company, good boys and girls of the house. According to the poem----our de- finitive source for Santa facts---the trip down the chimney. is described as something of a free-fall: Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound." After dropping off the gifts and taking a quick snack of milk and cookies. he leaves: "laving his finger aside of his nose....giving a nod. up the chim- ney he rose." Santa's trips both down and up the chimney pose puzzles from a physicist’s point of view: If the typical household chimney is 30 feet tall. simply dropping down the chimney would be dangerous in- deed. More than 350 Yuletide's ago, Galileo examined the motion of bodies falling under the constant acceleration of gravity. From his results, it is easy to calculate that in free-fall, Santa's descent would take about 1.4 seconds and he'd hit the hearth at about 30 milesper hour. (As Galileo showed. aside from air resistance, the drop time and impact speed do not depend at all on the mass of the body.) So let us assume that Santa probably slides down a rope tied to his sleigh on the roof top. Also. as we know. he is "chubby and plump". with a “little round belly. that shook when he laughed. like a bowl full of jelly." No doubt. by dumping his tummy on the bricks during descent he would further brake his downward plunge. while rappelling down the rope like a mountain a climber. In a chimney. this would be messy. so its no surprise that “his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot." Going back up the chimney offers a much more challenging physics problem. Santa could just climb. hauling himself hand-over- hand up his rope. But for such a chubby fellow that would be slow and strenous---much too demand- ing in view of his incredibly. busy schedule. Even if Santa could leap like Michael Jordan. a quick jump up the chimney is also not feasible. With no room. for a running approach. the jump would have to be from a standing start. and the world record for a vertical high jump is only 4 fect. In order to exceed that. and reach 30 feet, Santa would have to have a means to “blast off". like a human rocket. Simple, calculations show that, in order to exit in a second or so, he'd would have to be subjected to uncomfortably strong forces; Santa would emerge not merely tattered but fractured. Surely, "laying his finger aside of his nose," is a telling clue. Our conclusion is that in his cap he has a little electrical device of a kind that would have delighted Ben Franklin, who pioneered the understanding of electricity. The device evidently must be triggered by his finger, probably by interrupt- ing a faint light beam near his glowing cheek. That would gener- ate a photo electric signal in a way described by Einstein in 1905. The device could then send a radio signal to activate a winch on the sleigh thereby winding up Santa's tether and enabling him to rise effortlessly. So up the chimney he goes--- with a little help from physics--- and into the night he flies in his reindeer--driven sleigh---with a lot of help from magic !! BAPPSH CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TE ALL A COORD RIGHT !!! 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It is a time when African families and the African community come together to assess and celebrated the pro- gress made in the-past year and to reestablish our commitment to the. total liberation and development of African people. On the 26th of December decora- tions are put up and arranged using the Red Black and Green color scheme ---- Red for the blood. that has been shed in our struggle to achieve the liberation of our people: Black is for the people: and Green is for the land of Africa. On the 26th of December decora- tions are put up and arranged using the Red. Black and Green color scheme--Red for the blood that has been shed in our struggle to achieve the liberation of our people: Black for the people. and Green for the land Africa) that will be liberated. During Kwanzaa. the main table in the home should contain a centerpiece with fresh fruits and vegetables. On a low table the Mkeka (M-Kav-Kah). or straw mat, is placed The Mkeka symbolizes tradition as the foundation on which all else rests. On the Mkeka vou will place the Kinara (Kee-nar-ah). or candle- eines empanamanvenns nan anneaeteees tse te pes nnenee besee eeeeeceneenes holder, which holds the Kishumaa (N-shu-mah),or 7 candles. The kinara represents the stalk from which we sprang. The Mshumaa resents the seven principles’ which form the basis for just and - humane society that benefits all African people. The Seven Principles are: (1) Uffioja (Oo-mo-jah)-- Unity, (2) Kujichagulia (Koo-gee-cha-goo- lee-ah)--Self-determination; (3) Ujima (Oo-gee-mah)-- Collective Work and Responsibility: (4) Ujamaa ° (Oo-jah-mah)-- Cooperative Economics: (5) Nia (Nee-ah)--purpose, (6) Kuumba (Koo-um-bah) -- creativity, (7) Imani (Ee-mah-nee) -- Faith. One Mshumaa is lit each dav. The first day of Kwanzaa is a day of cleansing and therfore that day we will fast from sun-up to sundown. 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New Report Urges Steps to Take as Families Take Extremely Low Paid Jobs ' WASHINGTON, D.C. The Children's Defense Fund and the National Coalition for the Homeless today released a joint report showing that despite drops in welfare caseloads across the country, up to half of the families leaving welfare rolls don't have jobs. Among recipients who do find jobs, 71 percent earn less than $250 per week, less than the poverty level for a family of three. The report, Welfare to What: Early Findings on Family Hardship and Well-Being. is a compilation of over 30 state and local studies, plus recent local findings. and a new analysis of the latest national Census Bureau data. It is the most comprehensive look to date at the well-being of the over 3.8 million parents and children leaving wel- fare since the signing of the 1996 welfare law. "We must face the fact that families with extremely low wages do not earn enough to raise their children out of poverty. 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Even when former recipients found jobs they had significantly more problems buying food than before. an indication of their very low wages. Many families who leave welfare are losing income or not finding steady jobs at all. In Wisconsin's lauded 1996 welfare experiment. for example, nearly 2 out of 3 former recipients had lower income after they left the welfare rolls. researchers found. Extreme poverty is grow- » ing more common for children, especially those in female-headed - and working families. ‘The number of children living in families earning below one-half of the poverty line ($6,401 a year for a 3-person family) increased by 400.000 nationwide in 1997. de- spite strong economic growth. Many families are not getting the basic help they need to find and keep jobs such as child care, transportation. food stamps, medical coverage. and housing, Further. many families are being inappropriately pushed off the rolls. In Utah. half of families cut off from welfare had barriers that under state policy should have been identified and addressed but were not. according to a retired state welfare administrator. One mother who was cut off for not participat- ing in welfare to work activities reported she could not participate because she had back problems, no transportation, and her 4-year-old son had neurofibromatosis. However. the report finds that some states and communities have Created innovative and supportive programs to help families find stable above-poverty employment. These include: : A Rhode Island program that provides child care help for all . families with incomes up to 185 percent of the federal poverty line: An Illinois policy that reduces but does not eliminate cash assistance to recipients who work at very low wages: An Ohio program that locates child care at convenient transportation hubs: and A California program that provides access to community col- leges for job training. "Why can't other states replicate these programs? They work," said CDF's Weinstein. The report outlines a series of federal. state and community rec- ommendations, including: Allowing education and training to count towards the work requirement: . Giving states the flexibil- itv to use federal welfare funds to pay partial benefits when families work at least half-time. without those months counting towards the family's time limit; Investing more federal and State funds in child care: Investing in more federal housing subsidies. to address the housing needs of a record 5.3 million households who pay more than half their incomes: for rent and/or live in substandard housing. The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind and to ensure that no child is left behind and that every child has a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to-adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. 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