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Beatrice Maye......... 6 Spiritual Thoughts ............ 6 PLUS House of the Month.......... 6 ECU Survey: "Your Life In Diabetes" .............. 7 Familiar Faces.............00000 7 Fashion Show Photos........ 8 Jim Rouse Publisher: Editor: Trey Layouts: Chris White Marketing: William Clark Stephen Johnson Brenda Rouse Pictures received by The "M" Voice new spaper become the property o "M" Voice. We are not responsible for lost pic- tures. All articles, columns, and advertisements be mailed to the above s. If you have a complaint, pease address it to Mr.. Jim Publisher. Jim Rouse Communications Home of AM Radio Stations WwOoOwW & WTOW (JOY 1320 & JOY 1340) The Minority Voice P.O. Box 8361 405 S. Evans Street JASPER, Texas (AP) -- Jurors decided today that John William King should be executed for drag- ging a Black man to his death behind a pickup truck, rejecting tearful pleas from the White racist's sickly father to spare his life. He will become the only White on Texas' death row condemned for killing a Black person. The 11 White jurors and their elected Black foreman took just under three hours to render the decision, about the same time as they took to find King guilty. They offered a few clues to their delibera- tions, sending out notes asking to see an 8-inch homemade knife found in King's cell as well as racist letters he sent from prison. "As a group, we all agree that we are just common citizens who felt that serving on this jury was an obligation and not a privilege,” foreman Joe Collins read from a statement. "Each of us believes that justice has been served." Jurors convicted the 24-year-old King of capital murder Tuesday in the death of James Byrd Jr. last June. After the sentencing decision was read today, Byrd's family members wiped their eyes but declined state District Judge Joe Bob Golden's offer to address King. Renee Mullins, Byrd's daughter, said later that she was very satisfied with the decision. Nephew Darrell Verrett held up his fingers in the peace sign and said, "Everything's Okay." As King was led from the courthouse, spectators outside taunted him, yelling, "Bye!" When asked if he had anything to say to the Byrd family, he responded with an obscenity. King's father, who had pleaded for his son's life, was not in the courtroom when the punishment was announced. "He just couldn't,” said the Rev. Ron Forsage of. St. Michael's Catholic Church, a family sup- porter. "He had to go home. He knew he couldn't take this." Prosecutors asked for the maxi- mum punishment, saying King would be a menace even behind bars. "By giving Mr. King a life sentence, you're giving him at least 40 years to catch a Black guard, a Black nurse, a Black doctor, a Jewish guard, a Jewish nurse, a Jewish doctor, or anybody else," prosecutor Pat Hardy told the jury. "You're giving him a chance to catch anybody .. who doesn't believe in his satanic, racist views." In deciding the sentence, jurors had to decide whether the murder was intentional, whether King was a continuing threat to society, and if any mitigating factor in King's background merited the lesser pun- ishment of life in prison. They answered yes to the first two questions; no to the third. Only one White man has ever been executed in Texas for killing a Black -- a farmer who killed another White farmer's favorite slave in the 1850s, according to research by a University of Florida professor. Nationally, eight Whites have been executed for killing Blacks since the resumption of the death penalty more than two decades ago. Conversely, 124 Blacks have been put to death for killing Whites. according to the Death Penalty CAPOLIMA UNIV TQYNER LIBRARY East compatriots are awaiting trial Killer and victim: John William King (left) was convicted and sen- tenced to death for the vicious murder of James Byrd, Jr (right). King's Information Center in Washington. Byrd, 49, died after lie was picked. up while walking home from a party. After a scuffle. he was pulled nearly three miles behind a pickup truck, chained by his ankles. A pathologist testified Byrd was alive until his head and nght arm were severed from his torso, which was dumped across from a Black cemetery northeast of Jasper. Two other men, King's accom- plices in the crime, Shawn Berry, 24. and Lawrence Brewer, 31, are awaiting trial for the crime. |Meeting explores issues surrounding Blue controver by Stephen Johnson Community leaders statewide convened February 19 at St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh for a strategy session with African- American legislators. Activist Rev. William J. Barber of Goldsboro and many of North Carolina's most prominent and influential African American leaders called a meeting of over 100 community organizers, ministers and progressive- minded individuals to offer their support for the legislators that recently at- tempted to elect Rep. Dan Bhae (D-Wake) as Speaker of North Carolina's House of Representatives. There has been a growing sense of discontent in the manner in which leading state Democrats successfully blocked the effort of former Speaker Blue from serving another term as Speaker of the House. African-Americans throughout the state are also deeply offended that the attempts of Congressional Black Caucus mem- bers and Republicans to support Dan Blue were characterized as a "coup," rather than as a Bipartisan effort. Rev. Barber described the situa- tion explains in a press conference held later that day: "The recent coalition between Black Democrats, progressive White Democrats and Republicans which was viewed by many as a ‘coup’ attempt should have been viewed as a Strategy by major blocks of votes in the General. Assembly to establish a power base that would best serve their respec- tive constituents,” he said. “The Black legislators who supported Dan Blue were first voting for the man that obviously the most quali- fied for the position. The man who had a proven track record as Speaker, who led the General Assembly and North Carolina to a major budget surplus, and who has - been recognized nationally by leg- islators across the country. Rev. Barber continued, saying “Secondly, they were sending a message that we will no longer tolerate ‘cumulative disrespect’. Since the Black vote as a block is so important to this and future state elections at the grassroots, we see what happened in this Speaker’s race in a much broader context. By cumulative disrespect, we mean how on a local level and state level conservative Democrats ride the coattail of straight ticket and then join with conservative republicans in enacting public policy that often has an adverse effect on low wealth communities; how the incumbent representatives like Eva Clayton and Mel Watts are challenged from within the party without any level of public outcry by other major White Democrats, how Blacks like Harvey Gantt and Jim Wynn can lose running on statewide tickets because while Black people remain loyal and vote straight tickets, other Democrats split their voting.” “Finally,” he concluded, “they were educating their constituents concerning power politics. If Democrats can tolerate all the time the conservative Democrats voting and being idedlogical twins with conservative Republicans, why is it considered high treason when Black Democrats engage in the same power rationale to elect a member of their own party for Speaker of the house?” The meeting was held to estab- lish understanding of the political significance of recent events sur- roun.'ing Dan Blue, and to open new ialogues about African- Amencans shaping and using Uw political power. Barber asserted, “This meeting is not about leaving the Democratic party or joining the Republican party. Everyone agrees party affilia- tion alone will not solve all of our concerns. They believe, like all Black ‘Americans, that Black America needs to represented in both parties. The real question is, since we have, as a minority, the strongest block of votes that can shape any election on a nye or state level, how do we blocks to best affect c - betterment of North Gurefica’™ . Throughout the press confer- ence, Rev. Barber touched on several issues relevant to the African-American community, such as how can Black Americans use their political power to help close the wealth gap, education gap and quality of life gap for Blacks, Hispanics, and “20% of the Black voting onal are choosing to look at politics in a uuicrent way, he noted. "As we approach a new era, Blacks are beginning to take a strong interest in the economic development of our nation, as well as playing vital role in the final outcome of our nations success. Our voice must be heard, and, even more importantly, our opinions must be respected, for we are a people who have helped shape this country's history and, and will inevitable shape its future.” Court upholds Black Panther rulin LOS ANGELES (AP) — A state appeals court refused to reinstate the murder conviction of former Black Panther Elmer "Geronimo" Pratt, overturned by a judge be- cause of revelations that a prosecu- tion witness hid that he was a police informer. Pratt, now free on bail, served 27 years in prison for the 1968 robbery and fatal shooting of schoolteacher Caroline Olsen on a Santa Monica tennis court. He claimed he was in Oakland for Black Panther meetings when she was killed, and that FBI agents and police hid and possibly de- stroyed wiretap evidence that would ies it. He blamed the arrest on a gn by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI against othe Black Panthers and other perceived enemies of the U.S. government. Judge Everett Dickey granted him a new trial in June 1997, saying the credibility of prosecution witness Julius Butler, who had quoted Pratt as confessing, could have been undermined if the jury had known of his relationship with law enforcement. Butler denied he was an infor- mant. Evidence discovered later by Pratt's lawyers showed, among other things, that he was listed on the district attorney's files as an informant and that a prosecutor had agreed to let him avoid jail for four fie District Attorney Gil Garcetti's office appealed the ruling, arguing that the other evidence against Pratt, including two eyewitnesses, was so strong that he would have been convicted without Butler's testimony. But the 2nd District Court of Appeal, in a 3-0 ruling, said it was “unable to profess confidence in a guilty verdict based solely on evidence unconnected to Butler." Juliana Drous, a lawyer for Pratt, said the ruling Sauteed end the case. "The courts have done the right thin nf she said. e district attorney said he's reviewing the case and would be unable to comment until February V. spokeswoman Victoria Pipkin said. BET and Microsoft launch Urban WASHINGTON--Entertainment-- Wire)----MSBET, the joint venture between Microsoft Corp. and Black Entertainment Television _ Inc. (BET), recently announced the launch of Urban Express, the search engine for Black and urban Internet sites. Simultaneously, in celebration of the history and culture of African-Americans, MSBET presents its "Hands Across the Net: The Best of African- Americans in " Black History Month campaign, provid- ing links to Web sites with Black History Month content. Urban Express is a key element of the of the Web site, urban ica's premier on- line di vehicle, located at http://www.msbet.com/, Urban Express is a Web directory contain- ing a search engine and lists of annotated rated and editorially reviewed links to sites of interest to African-Americans and urban- conscious consumers. It operates in a channel format that provides access to information on music, A . gramming such as Rap City, Planet Groove, BET Tonight, and Heart & Soul Magazine. With Urban Express, users can search the carefully indexed data- base by keyword, URL, topic, review, editorial or title. A compre- hensive system of categories and subcategories helps users narrow the vast selection of Interhet re; sources. MSBET is __ invitifi Webmasters to submit their sites to Urban Express for inclusion. This feature is easily discoverable on the Reference channel of MSBET. The bottom line is that when users go to MSBET, they leave with results. "We are pleased to unveil this new Internet tool during Black History Month," said Robert L. Johnson, founder, chairman and CEO of BET Holdings Inc, “Every feature of this site's t is designe to help users find infor- on on African-Americans in the shortest amount of time, whether it's a list of African- American businesses, a Cc Web community or scholarship _ information. The “Hands Across TAT i J | y wa the Net" campaign is a tremendous display of solidarity, providing a centralized page enabling visitors to find most of the online content celebrating Black History Month on one page. ughout the month of February, the Hands Across the Net: The Best of African- Americans in Cyberspace Web ey located at the cyberspace site ://www. handsacrossthenet.com, will feature links to Internet sites that are both informative about and celebratory of African-American history. h of the participating sites will feature an icon that will serve as a link back to the "Hands Across the Net" Web page. A site-of-the-day feature, in which sites will be profiled for their Black History Month content, will also be included. Interactive features and articles with links to Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) Africana will reside in MSBET's Black History Month content. "This is a tremendous display of solidarity for Black Histo Month," said Sandi Thomas, C Py iy Y it 1 | i] ‘ib. of MSBET. "MSBET is playing a leadership role in making Black History Month easily discoverable for viewers interest in African American and urban culture." Based in Washington, D.C., MSBET is a joint venture of BET Holdings Inc., the pre-eminent Media-entertainment | Company reaching the Black consumer, and Microsoft Corp., the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. Since forming in 1996, MSBET has delivered a unique format of entertainment and infor- mation through a broad range of interactive online events and pro- gramming targeting _African- American consumers. BET Holdings Inc. is a multime- dia entertainment company that owns operates § Black Entertainment Television. The first national cable network targeted toward African-American consum- ers, BET is currently available in more than 55 million households with cable nationwide, according to Nielsen Media Research. Recently recognized as one of L, uy America's best small companies by Forbes Magazine, BET Holdings owns and operates several affiliates and ventures, including Black Entertainment Television, BET on Jazz: The Cable Jazz Channel; BET Movies/STARZ!3; BET International Inc.; BET Design Studio; BET Action Bia ateonl Emerge, Heart & and BET Weekend magazines; Arabesque Books; BET Financial Services; BET SoundStage restaurant, BET SoundStage Club; and the BET on Jazz restaurant. Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal able for people to take advantage of the full power of personal comput- ing every day. Y bf im 1h] GREENVILLE Black American flow discussions about the achievements of culture mega-stars and sports fig- ures. Footage of Michael Jordan commands more attention than expositions on Cheops (designer of the Great id in Egypt, com- pleted in 3730 B.C., 451 feet high, with 2,500,00 blocks of granite), architect and mathematician with- out whom the geometric principles of basketball would be lost on players. The lyrics of Brandy, Sean ee ae Black History Mor 7 the Politics of Cultur creation of the word "White" ing the late 17th century as a slot for words like "Englishmen" and/or "Christians." When Black superstars are com- fortable being known only by their first name or nickname itney, Janet, Tyra, Oprah), they are forgetting when Blacks could not do the most important thing to the psychological development of a req name themselves or their children, and connect the name to a cultural history. Does America refer to Harrison Ford as just Harrison, Bill Gates as just Bill, or Lynn Redgrave as Lynn aty "Red?" imply put, names signify lineage and heritage in a SEG . Why should all Americans re- member? Why should Americans not forget a time period when Black males were lynched or castrated, when Black women were raped without impunity, or when restau- rants refused to serve Blacks? Is a focus on the future not more enjoyable? Perhaps, but when .a group of people forgets the past and ignores present-day reality, it be- comes desensitized to certain oc- currences when they begin to happen again. Let's not let "Puffy" Combs, and Whitney Houston are recited by children who have been uneducated about Joseph Dickerson -- inventor of the record player arm. Equally dangerous are compart- mentalized treatments of Black history that begin in slavery, reach a zenith with jazz and the Harlem Renaissance, and end with "I Have a Dream " speeches and biracial coalitions. Who benefits from por- trayals. of Black history as either ancient, irrelevant phenomena or, conversely, the depoliticized achievements of cultural icons? Why have some chosen to forget oe en? while at the same time ding the present? I believe both questions are answered by understanding the politics of cultural arrogance amongst Black and White Americans. This arrogance is a forgetting of the past-- an emo- tional, political and cultural detach- ment from the events that remind both groups of the struggles for freedom, political representation, and a distribution of power. Of course, those "privileged" enough to become arrogant generally be- lieve that Black History Month serves its purpose. It does create opportunities for educational and economic institutions to recognize Black Americans, use target- marketing techniques to acknowl- edge Black purchasing power, and forces White Americans to examine the connection between race, gen- der and class. Also, it does divert attention from the fine print in Laetnp politics prithout consis- tent ‘ocused political participa- tion, power will remain in the hand of oppressive regimes. This mes- sage is lost on most Black History program participants, simply be- cause pi and parents have shirked their responsibility to deal with real examinations of power in these hollowed halls of integration and desegregation. In ignoring the themes of power, culture and politics in Black histo (past and present), educators mate - ize children to accept social ine- qualities, economic isolation, and political alienation, while simulta- neously encouraging children to embrace athleticism or musical Americans forget the following atrocities: the death by dragging of James Byrd, Jr., in Jasper, Texas, the sexual assault and murder of Sherrice Iverson in a Nevada casino restroom; the alleged sodony as- sault of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima by New York City police officers; the consumer relations and personnel problems of Denny's and Texaco; and the recent police shooting deaths of West African immigrant Amadou Diallo in New York and Tyisha Shenee Miller in California. America should also recognize and remember the more subtle forms of racism. There is, of course, the indisputable relation- ship between Senator Trent Lott, Representative Bob Barr, and the Council of Conservative Citizens ("CCC," as opposed to "KKK"). And, of course, there is the manipulation of Black voters by President Clinton during the 1998 congressional elections and the 1999 State of the Union Address. In the former, he mobilized minorities by reciting the Clinton-Gore record on civil rights and minority em- ployment. In the latter, he made sure that the cameras showed Rosa Parks and Sammy Sosa sitting near the First Lady. All instances sug- gest a redefining of race relations, and illustrate the never-ceasing relevance of Black history as a cultural and political compass for all Americans. How does America pay real homage to figures in Black history? First, homage means constantly reflecting on the reality of what others have experienced while exer- cising their right to icipatory democracy....such as having dogs released to assault them, being attacked with high-pressure fireho- ses, and other acts of violence. It means remembering the struggles of Fannie Lou Hamer and the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (a grassroots insurgency group formed to challenge the racially exclusionary practices of the Mississippi Democratic ), which fought to get seats at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Second, paying homage means voting. By not votin ers of i Month dishonor the of Clayton Powell -- Jackson was not a F , Challenging cultural ar- mma i faa tt aon ee ines means remembering a sibility to socialize individuals about the cultural heritage of both integrated and segregated America. By ignoring these responsibilities, White and Black Americas enable whatever oppressive forces that benefit from discrimination to maintain their hold over the cogni- tive, linguistic and emotional abili- ties of individuals. Remember, it is a constant struggle to create a progressive America. Tyson King-Meadows is a profes- sor of Political Science at East Carolina University. The "MI" Voice is YOUR voice! n- f} sentence. } An estimated 1.4 million Black | men can't vote in the U.S. because Fegan Petra am United States," recently released by Rights Watch and The According to the Oct. 22 report, 46 states and the District of Columbia fon inmates Poa voting while serving a felony Only the states of Maine, Massachusetts, Utah, and Vermont permit inmates to vote. In addition, the report cites an estimated 3.9 million Americans, or one in 50 adults, have currently or permanently lost their voting rights as a result of a felony conviction. Of these, 1.4 million Black males, or 13 percent of Black men, are disenfranchised, a rate seven times the national average. "] think this is a very large number and alarming," said Dr. William Lewis, associate professor of Political Science at Bowie State University. "It bothered me a bit because I never knew there were so many Black men unable to vote until I read the report." The professor added, "this defi- nitely has a political impact be- cause you're talking about 1.4 million, and that's a substantial | WASHINGTON (The Final Call)— numt - difference. — ghiatbe “heed tras b at : can do is treamily diab i society.” Other report findings: Ten states disenfranchise all ex-offenders who have completed their criminal sentence. Four others off of the completed their sentences. In seven states that deny the vote to ex-offenders, one in every four African-American men are perma- nently disenfranchised. Political experts differ on the impact of these 1.4 million disen- franchised Black male voters. "Collectively, it could make a difference. But, you have to look at the distribution of these men by states," said Dr.. Lewis. "The state has tremendous impact on the electoral process; and with this kind of report, Blacks need to close ranks in terms of putting public pressure on states to change these state laws." "The numbers are so large they may be having a significant impact in many electoral races," said Marc Maer, assistant director of The Sentencing Project who co- alin a ee more ‘localized level, city or county & into ae, ‘authored the report. "Perhaps not at a statewide tes cortealy ota election. There are so many disen- franchised felons or ex-felons that their numbers really could affect a race that otherwise could be close." David Bositis, senior political at the Joint for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, said the 1.4 million disenfranchised Black male voters amount to little when looking at the whole spectrum. He assessed that there are an estimated 22 million Black voters in the U.S., and only half of that number participates in elections. Nonetheless, Mr. Bositis as- serted, the states that disenfran- chise its voters "tend to be states with larger Black jPopuiations. There are four states that let their felons vote and they have some- thing in common. They are all totally and completely White. Vermont is the Whitest of them all," he said. "Fifty years after the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement, it is tragic that everyday more Black citizens lose their voting rights," said Mr. Mauer, who also is assistant director of the Sentencing Project. "This is not just a criminal justice issue, but one of basic democracy," Clayton helps Social Security WASHINGTON---North Carolina Congresswoman Eva M. Clayton has been selected to serve on a Bi-Partisan Task Force of the House Budget Committee that will explore the range of alternatives under discussion to save Social Security. The Task Force will play a significant role in the develop- ment of a Social Security Refoirm proposal during the 106th Congress. "I am pleased to be a part of this important Task Force," Clayton said. "One of the most important issues we will face this Congress is reform of our Social security sys- tem. Membership on this Task Force will allow me to advocate on behalf of my constituents." Presdient Clinton has proposed using sixty-two percent of a pro- jected fifteen-yar surplus -- more than $2.7 trillion -- to directly boost Social security reserves. The President has also proposed pre- serving Medicare by using fifteen percent of the surpluses to shore up that program. Thus, eighty percent of the surplus funds would be placed into the Social Security and Medicare Turst Funds. The Social Security Task Force will be a major voice in leading Congress in its effort to develop meaningful Social security Reform in the 106th Congress. On February 17, Clayton held her first meeting with constituents Wes eee (CADE INSURANCE AGENCY GREENVILLE: HORT CANOLINA 27834 LORIE Vs StEWART i} CT ENTERPRISES “ Herbs for life/ Healthy Living” Are you tired of being SICK and TIRED! DO YOU NEED ENERGY, STRESSED OUT, SUFFERING FROM PAIN, CRAMPS AND ACHES? If your answer to those questions is yes, STOP AND LISTEN Your body is warning you to give it nutrients that can't be found in food today. Revitalize your body with our all natural herbs... 1. 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Your eating habits should be supplemented with proper nutrients to remain healthy and maintain an ideal weight, This program contains virtually every nutrient known to man and is bal- anced so your body readily accepts and utilizes them. No matter what state of health you are in, you can benefit from this program. since being appointed to the Task Force. "Our plan is to put Social Security on a sound footing for the next 55 years, until the year 2055, and to ensure the solvency of Medicare until the year 2020. My work with the Task Force will help us meet this plan," concluded Clayton. EACH YEAR MOE THAN 152,000 WOMEN disuppear ina OP SMOKE, The latest advancements in tech- nologies bring both good and negative results for Black America. One of the more recent negative results deals with the Internet and the explosive growth of White supremacist web sites. In a desper- ate to reach a market in which they have been unsuccessful in the past, neo-Nazi and Klan web sites rose from only 163 in 1997 to 254 in 1998. These web sites are geared towards middle to upper Class college-bound teenagers. Unaware of the hatred these organi- zations truly embrace, naive teen- agers are impressed with the message of brotherhood and sister- hood. Some organizations even hide behind the voice of the church, of Stephen Johnson tive values to entice new members. But below the surface always exists the same message of separatism, hatred and White supremacy. What will Black America do to combat this issue? If left alone, these organizations will continue to grow at an alarming rate, and before long, we will be asking ourselves how did this problem get so out of control. Our children, both White and Black, have a lot to learn from one another. It is our responsibility as mothers and fa- thers not to allow the infiltration of hatred which so blatantly affected past generations to affect present and future generations. As Black Americans, it is also up highlights our doctors and lawyers, our college graduates, and our young entrepreneurs? . If White American hate ps are beginning to aggressively use label who we are. . It has been my greatest hope that we would not enter into a new millennium with the same igno- rance and prejudices we fought so hard to overcome. However, instead of a deterioration of hate groups and hate crimes, we are witnessing a significant increase. Whether it be the horrific killing in Jasper, Texas, or the subtle infiltration of appropriate to this day and age. Our buying power is by far our greatest asset, but time and time again the new generation of Black Americans have fallen short of using this to our advantage. Why? Why have we chosen not fo use our zg i se E Fe i | vat a Hate - Fae ‘wom ROME (AP) -- An Italian judge on February 12 defended his ruling that it is impossible to rape a woman if she is wearing jeans, while cries of outrage poured in from women and men as far away as Australia. Protesters said the ruling, which threw out a rape conviction on the reasoning that jeans are too diffi- cult to take off without the woman's cooperation, spotlighted the sexism in many courts’ view of rape. "It's not confined to Italy -- it doesn't matter what you wear, the Clyburn outlines CBC agenda for 1999 woman will still unfortunately have to shoulder some of the blame for rape," said Lisa Thorpy of Australia's NSW Rape Crisis Center. France's conservative daily Le Figaro sarcastically advised rapists in Italy to choose your victim among women wearing tight jeans. ... If you run into trouble with the law, an appeals court will acquit you. The presiding judge, Gennaro Tridico, insisted his detractors had taken his ruling out of context. "The jeans only further con- firmed that proof of violence was very dubious," he said in an interview with Associated Press Television News. "We have complete respect for women. We are sensitive, very sensitive to the sexual problems that afflict women in society," the justice said. "I stand by my actions and am to t them." Tridico is one of 410 male judges on the 420 member Court of Cassation, Italy's highest appeals court in criminal cases. The entire court has scores of panels to hear cases because criminal cases in Italy often go all the way to the final appeal. The court threw out the rape conviction of a driving instructor and ordered a lower appeals court to hold another trial. The defen- dant, 45, had been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for raping his 18-year-old student in 1992. The February 10th ruling said that it is common knowledge that it is nearly impossible to even par- tially remove jeans from a person without their cooperation, since this operation is already very difficult for the wearer. The western fad of baggy jeans has not caught on in Italy. The appeals court sent the case back for retrial, but the alleged victim, now 24 and married, was quoted February 12 in the daily La Stampa as saying she didn't think she could bear another trial. On February 12, conservative women among the Chamber of Deputies wore jeans to protest the ruling and urged other Italian women to do so, too. The invitation seemed to be catching on. The host of a talk show on RAI state radio told listeners before signing off that the female staff of the program all wore jeans to work on Friday. The head of Parliament's equal opportunity commission, Silvia Costa, called on the justice ministry to bar Tridico's panel from hearing any more sex crime cases. By Rep. 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The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all Signed: Viren Tailor, Project Manager NC Department of Corrections that he will carry the memories of those who fought for black equality with him when he enters the 106th Congress as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). i | a IS | Who can be born Black and not exult? "My agency is to continue their fights and to build upon the records and legacies of my predecessors in this office. But, I also plan to bring leadership to three additional pri- orities. Let me describe them briefly: 1.) The Census. there is nothing more damaging to the rights of minorities than being under- counted. It's the means by which we allocate dollars, pave roads, provide Health care and draw election districts. Being undercounted is like being under-represented, under-served and short-changed all at one time. During the last census, the Bush administration admitted undercounting the American popu- lation by eight million people, of which 40 percent were ican Americans or Hispanics, around a million and a half people from each of the two minority communities. The Congressional Black Caucus does not believe those are accidental, coincidental or neces- sarily mistakes. We will push for using the kind of technology which drives much of the modern world today, statistical sampling, which will give us an accurate census. We will oppose the outdated head count method which has proven inaccu- rate, discriminatory and unfair to America's minority population. 2.) The federal judiciary. Let me ive you a quiz. Which of the ederal judicial circuits has the highest percentage of African American population? If you said the fourth circuit, which represents Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and uth Carolina, you are correct. Now let me ask you part two. Which of the federal judicial circuits has no African Americans as sitting judges? If your answer was the fourth judicial circuit again, you got that one right, too. t's right, my friends, the circuit with the highest percentage of black population has no black federal judges. Now these are courts which hear cases every day dealing with fundamental issues like affirmative action, voting rights, congressional districts, and so on. And, yet those important cases in this district go without the participation of black judges at this crucial level. The American system is sup- posed to be built on what is called the checks and balances system, and it's based on the theory of three independent branches of government--executive, legislative and judicial. There seems to be a fundamental flaw, however, when one of the three branches of government operates from the per- spective of white-only judges in the geographic area serving the highest black percentage in the nation. Some checks. Some balances. The Congressional Black Caucus in- tends to do something about that. 3.) Environmental Justice. You |IMINORITY Home Health Care CORPORATION 104-A East Victoria Ct. Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 931-0486 Fax (252) 931-0422 may need to help me with this one. It's a tough one. On the one hand, minority citizens are regularly at risk from public leaders who brin unwelcome projects like landfills and hazardous waste disposal cen- ters into low-income neighbor- hoods. Somehow, the same standards which apply in. the affluent suburbs don't seem to apply in the inner city or small rural communities. On the other hand, many minor- ity citizens depend for their jobs on older industries and factories which’ have a hard time meeting expensive pollution requirements of various governmental enforcement agen- cies. 9 Companies which cannot meet environmental standards often cost minorities and their families their best source of regular income. So which way do you go? Big city mayors deserve support as they fight to create and protect jobs which their cities need so desperately. At the same time, minority and low-income neighbor- hoods should not become the dumping ground for hazardous polluters who threaten the health and safety of residents. Obviously, balance and fairness are required, and the Congressional Black Caucus will push for decisions which are based on valid scientific assessments, and not political deci- sions based on racial insensitivity or disdain for low-income Americans. These are three items which have implications far beyond their immediate application. There is nothing more fundamental to equi- table treatment than the full and accurate counting of all Americans in the census. There is nothing more fundamental of the U.S. Constitution than the ability deliver the decisions of the judicial branch through fair and broadly- based perspectives. There is noth- ing more fundamental to the American way of life than profit- able and productive employment and reasonable protection against health hazards. But, this is not a black or minority agenda. These are not issues which should divide races, or parties, or regions against each other. This is not an agenda of preferential treatment or special interest. This is an agenda for all Americans dedicates to the princi. ple of fairness and equity for all citizens. When I talk of liberation and emancipation, I am not talking about minorities, or those of a single racial identity. I am talking about all of America, and the need for our spirits to be freed and cleansed of the narrow and abusive reoccupations which have para- Iyzed the important processes of the Congress for too long. Democracy is not meant to be the tyranny of the majority. It is meant to be a noble forum in which ideas must stand the test of debate, and not the predetermined fate of simple numerical advantage. Our judgments, as Woodrow Wilson once said, should be “open cove- nants openly arrived at.” America of the next millennium will be a community of minorities, and that our success as a nation will be based not upon the ruthless will of the majority, but upon the ability of diverse peoples to respect each other, to strive for common goals, and to build a society of tolerance and understanding. Our history teaches us courage and determination, our present teaches us of challenge and opportunity." To get your M-Voice by Mail write: The M-Voice Newspaper 405 Evans Street Mall Greenville, NC 27834 SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDE WITH YOUR ORDER: 0 YES, | would like a 6 month subscription by mail for $20.00 © YES, | would like a 12 month subscription by mail for $40.00 _ si e that the pean br occurs in lesbian and gay relationships, and the use of gender specific language should -not be construed to mean that domestic violence exists only in heterosexual relationships. Domestic violence crosses eth- nic, racial, age, national origin, religious and socioeconomic lines. Same-sex battering occurs at ap- that the most common trait a heterosexual victims is and articulate, seeminly that they are female. Many abusive next door,” or they may be seething cies. Victims may be doctors, business _ professionals, scientists or judges, among others. Perpetrators may be police officers, sports heros, CE or college professors. They may also be lawyers. Unlike victims, rpetrators do have at least two common traits -- the majority of perpetrators witnessed domestic “ype of person that is a victim or a people must look for patterns of behavior. violence in their family of origin MYTH Victims of domestic violence like to beaten. FACT Victims of domestic violence have historically been characterized as masochistic women who enjoy being beaten. Evidence does not support this anachronistic psycho- logical theory. Rather, victims of domestic violence desperately want the abuse to end, and engage in various survival strategies, includ- ing calling the police or seeking help from family members, to protect themselves and their chil- dren. Silence may also be a survival strategy in some cases. Moreover, enduring a beating to keep the batterer from attacking the chi may be a coping strategy used by a victim, but does not mean that the victim enjoys it. MYTH Victims of domestic violence have psychological disorders. FACT This characterization of battered women as mentally ill stems from the assumption that victims of domestic violence must be sick or they would not "take" the abuse. More recent theories demonstrate that battered women resist abuse in a thd ways. In addition, most victims of domestic violence are not mentally ill, although individuals with men- tal disabilities are certainly not ittimune from being abused by their spouses or intimate partners. victims of domestic violence suffer psychological effects, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, as a result of being abused. MYTH Low self-esteem causes victims to get involved in abusive relation- ships. FACT Traditional theories presumed that individuals with uate self- esteem would not "allow" them- selves to be abused by intimate partners or spouses. In fact, studies have demonstrated that victims of domestic violence fail to share common characteristics other than being female. There is little support for the theory that low self-esteem causes victims to become involved in abusive relationships, however, some victims may experience a decrease in self-esteem as a result of being abused, since perpetrators bers, may Since the risk of further violence often increases after victims sepa- rate from their abusers, it can be even harder for victims to leave if they cannot obtain effective legal relief. Victims who receive ap- propriate legal assistance at an Paty stage increase their chances of obtaining the protection and finan- cial security they need to leave their abusers permanently. While some victims may become involved with other partners who later begin to abuse them, there is no evidence that the majority of victims have this experience. MYTH Batterers abuse their partners or spouses because of alcohol or drug Use. FACT Alcohol or substance abuse does cause victims to return. frequently degrade, humiliate, and not cause perpetrators of domestic criticize victims. MYTH Victims of domestic violence . violence to abuse their partners, though it is frequently used as an excuse. Substan (ce abuse may in- crease the frequency or severity of never leave their abusers, or if they violent epi in some cases. do, they just get involved in other Because substance abuse does not abusive relationships. cause domestic violence, requiring batterers to attend only substance FACT abuse treatment programs will not Most victims of domestic vio- effectively end the violence. Such lence leave their abusers, often programs may be useful in conjunc- several times. It may take a number tion with other programs, such as of attempts to permanently separate batterer intervention programs. because abusers use violence, finan- cial control, or threats about the MYTH children, to compel victims to Perpetrators of domestic vio- return. Additionally, a lack of lence abuse their partners or support from friends, family mem- spouses because they are under a lot bers, or profégsionals, ‘such as court Of = stress_— Or unemployed. personnel, law enforcement offi- cers, counselors, or clergy mem- FACT Stress or unemployment does not cause batterers to abuse their partners. Since domestic violence cuts across socioeconomic lines, domestic abuse cannot be attributed to unemployment or poverty. Similarly, advocates note that if stress caused domestic violence, batterers would assault their bosses or co-workers rather than their intimate partners. Domestic vio- lence flourishes because society condones spouse or partner abuse, and because perpetrators learn that they can achieve what they want through the use of force, without facing serious consequences. MYTH Law enforcement and judicial responses, such as arresting batter- ers or issuing civil protection orders, are useless. FACT There is a great deal of debate about the efficacy of particular actions by law enforcement or the judiciary, Research on the useful- ness of mandatory arrest or civil rotection orders has yielded con- icting results. Most experts agree, however, that actions by one piece of the system are only effective when the rest of the criminal justice and civil systems are functioning, and that improved protocols can decrease domestic violence related homicides. Thus, law enforcement officers must make arrests, prosecu- tors must prosecute domestic vio- lence cases, and courts must enforce orders and impose sanc- tions for criminal convictions. It is important for batterers to receive the message from the community ~~ that domestic violence will not tolerated, and that the criminal justice and law enforcement sys- tems will be involved until the violence ceases. MYTH Children are not affected when one parent abuses the other. FACT Studies show that in 50-70% of cases in which a parent abuses another parent, the children are also physically abused. Children also suffer emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental im- pairments as a result of witnessing domestic violence in the home. In addition, some children (especially boys) who experience domestic violence in their homes grow up to repeat the same behavioral pat- terns. For example, an advocate at a abuses the child as well as the other parent. In addition, abusers fre- quently use the children as pawns to continue to control the other parent. Further, an abuser's focus on controlling the victim under- mines the abuser's ability to parent because the primary concern is not . the child. Courts should consider the effects of the abuser's behavior on the children when determining custody and visitation arrange- ments. Some courts mistakenly penalize the victim in custody cases by assuming that the victim is emo- tionally unstable because of the violence or because the victim "let the violence happen." In most states, however, custody statutes now recognize that domestic vio- lence is relevant to the abuser's parental fitness. Courts in most states are required to consider domestic violence as a factor in shelter in North Florida reported that one abuser threatened to come to the shelter and kill the victim and anyone who stood in his way. The abuser revealed that he knew where the shelter was because he stayed there as a child when his mother ran away from his father. custody determinations ot employ a presumption that perpetrators should not teceive custody of the children. Domestic Wiens isn't really a problem. In fact, men are entitled to "get rough" every once in a while MYTH if that's what it takes to "keep their Domestic violence is irrelevant woman in line." to parental fitness. FACT FACT The bottom Tine is this: no one Because children often suffer deserves to be abused. No one has physical and emotional harm from living in violent homes, domestic violence is extremely relevant to parental fitness. A history of domestic violence can indicate that the perpetrating the "right" to harmharm someone emotionally sexually, physically, or economically. parent physically or emotionally \m [in an abusive relationship? What types of things indicate abuse? veryone argues or fights with their partner or spouse now and then. When you argue or fight at home, what happens? Do you ever chan ne behavior because you are afraid of the consequences of a fight? Do you feel that your er or spouse treats you well? Is there anything that goes on at home that makes you feel afraid? Has your partner or spouse ever hurt or threatened you or your children? Has oe partner or spouse ever put their hands on you against your will? Has your partner or spouse ever forced you to do something you did not want to do? Does your partner or spouse criti- cize you or your children often? Has your partner or spouse ever tried to keep you from taking medication you needed or from seeking medical help? Does your partner refuse to let you sleep at night? Has your partner or spouse ever hurt your pets or destroyed your clothing, objects in your home, or something which you especially cared about? Does your partner or spouse throw or break objects in the home or damage the home itself during arguments? Does your partner or spouse act jealously, for example, always call- ing you at work or home to check up on you? Is it hard for you to maintain relationships with your friends, relatives, neighbors, or co-workers because your partner or spouse disapproves of, argues with, or criticizes them? Does your partner or spouse accuse you unjustly of flirting with others or having affairs? Has your partner or spouse ever tried to keep you from leaving the house? Does your spouse or partner make it hard for you to find or keep a job or go to school? Every family has their own way of handling finances. Does your partner or spouse withhold money from you when you need it? Do you know what your family's assets are? Do you know where important documents like bank books, check books, financial statements, birth certificates, and passports for you and members of your family are any of them, would your partner or spouse make it difficult for you to do so? Does your spouse or partner sometimes spend large sums of money and refuse to tell you why or what the money was spent on? Has your spouse or partner ever forced you to have sex or made you : | do things during sex that make you | feel uncomfortable? Does your partner demand sex when you are sick, tired, or sleeping? Has your spouse or partner ever used or threatened to use a weapon against you? Are there guns in your home? Does your spouse or partner abuse drugs or alcohol? What happens? kept? If you wanted to see or 1oW Tee Domestic violence is more ent in Eastern North lina than one might think. In Pitt County alone, several women have been killed through such abuse in the last few years. If you are being abused, or know someone who needs help, then there are resources le to help. Described here are two of those The New Directions Family Violence Center Founded in 1986, this United Way Way affiliate provides a violence." New Directions is rated in the top ten in the nations, among the best responsive to the needs of the community. In addition, it is one of the model agencies in North Carolina. In 1998, New Directions sheltered 65 women and 69 children who were involved in situations of abuse. Nearly ten percent of the women who admitted to the shelter returned more than once, often following ‘a violent incident. 60% of the women admitted had been perviously served in by the agancy Y ( i a New Directions Executive Director Monica Bridgforth noted that the public needs to be made more aware of the danger posed by domestic violence. "Our mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence, and to sgow what a healthy relationship looks like." ECU Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic Administered East Carolina University's nt of Child Develoment Family Relations, this clinic serves as a Therapist Calvin Felder further describes the clinic's approach. "No man is an island; what affects one person will affect everyone involved with that person,” he says. "We help and support the families | in nah i yzing their patterns of interaction, trying to determine if those patterns are positive to the relationship.” Ursuline Bankhead, another of the clinic's therapists, notes that families in need of therapy should not feel that they've failed in their relationship just because they seek | help. "Sometimes a family needs help in sorting out all the thin through," she says. “Let's FRAO TE I MEET How many women have been killed through domestic violence simply IS atuarerue that Mog! as nF = | : I's Not MY probleny, because Valanreere PITT COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES Contact Agency Phone Pager In an EMERGENCY, call 911 New Directions Crisis Line (24 Nour) ........-.:: eects 752-3811 LEGAL Clerk of Courts: Civil... ecssssecsssecseeessscesseseesnnnecsssssssesceneneens 830-6420 Clerk of Courts: Criminal ..........ccccccceesessesseneccnece esr senesennens 830-6405 Maglstrate’s OFFICE ....s.cssssessseesesssssssemnsssssesennnscensnnntenesinten 830-6450 DA’S OFFICE osc ssesssecssescsssecsssseccseensecsscaneesssensssscetanrecnsensscessssen 830-6437 Pamlico Sound Legal Services .........:-ssessssereceneetierees 758-0113 : Vi New Directions Family Violence Program.............- cs 758-4400 REAL Crisis Center (24 Wout) ........ecsecsssssresssrseessseennessssen 758-HELP Tedi Bear Child Advocacy Program vee 355-1060 Pitt County Sheriff’s Dept Victim Advocate «0.0... 830-4157 DA's Office Victim Advocate .......cccccccsesessesssessesessseeseneeneny 830-6437 Greenville Police Department Victim Advocate ...........-..0 329-4135 NC Council for Women .........0.ssscssccsseseesessessntsessessssessecsnenens 830-6595 REAL Crisis Center ........ssssssssssesssesseseerneesseesssssessssseessecesieen 758-HELP Catholic Social Ministries ............:secsesssscesss secs eessss essen 355-5111 COUNSELING Pitt County Mental Health ...........-ssssecssssssnssesnnesse: 413-1600 ECU Family Therapy .......--ssssssescssssessssssssssnnssssssnnssnssssseeerses 328-4236 New Directions Family Violence Program...............seccsssse 758-4400 REAL Crisis Center .........csccssssssssssssessssssesssssrscsssssssssecesseeeee 758-HELP Child Protective Services .........:scsssessseseesesssessntessneeensesnseess 413-1101 Adult Protective Services .........sssscsessseerueeccesseeesssnneecssniess 413-1101 After-hours Social Worker ACCESS .......csssccsssscesneessneess 830-4141 Greenville Community Shelter ..........cssssseccesnssseessenneeseens 752-0829 Mid-East Housing 752-9548 Section 8 Housing 329-4008 Greenville Housing Authority 329-4000 age, gin, sexual nomic lines. By the most conservative estimate, each year 1 million women suffer nonfatal violence by an intimate, By other estimates, 4 million American women experience a serious assault by an intimate partner during an average 12- month period. Nearly 1 in 3 adult women i- ence at least one physical Sait a partner during adulth 28% of all annual violence against women is perpetrated by intimates. 5% of all annual violence against men is perpetrated by intimates. Battering tends to be a pattern of violence rather than a one-time oc- currence. During the six months following an episode of domestic violence, 32% of battered women are vic- timized again. 47% of men who beat their wives do so at least 3 times per year. Hits so bad, why don't thes defend themsely es? Many battered women attempt to physically defend themselves from abuse. Marital homicide differs signifi- cantly by gender: a large proportion of the killings by women are acts of self-defense, while almost none of the killings by men are acts of self-defense. Defensive action by battered women to protect themselves or their children is often interpreted by law enforcement as an act of domestic violence. The number of battered women arrested for com- mitting acts of violence against their partners has disproportion- ately increased in communities that overuse "dual arrest." How offen are wome Victims of domestic violence often require medical care, although they may conceal the cause of their injuries. Female victims of violence are 2.5 times more likely to be injured when the violence is committed by an intimate than when the same crime is committed by a stranger. The rate of domestic violence detection by emergency room doc- tors is low; One study found that less than 3% of women visiting emergency rooms disclosed or were asked about domestic violence by a nurse or physician. alr ig dager 1 | 1-252-756-0044 FAX 1-252-758-0139 (HOURS: Mon-Sat. 10 A.M. ‘RACE ! 5 Race is not indicative of who is at risk of domestic violence. In fact, domestic violence is statistically AGE Batterers and victims may experi- ence domestic violence at any age. women ages nineteen to twenty- nine reported more violence by intimates than any other age group. Women aged 46 or older are least likely to be battered by an intimate. In a 1990 restraining order study, the age of abusers ranged from ages seventeen to seventy. Two-thirds of the abusers were between the ages twenty-four and forty. CHILDREN Domestic violence has immediate and long term detrimental effects on children. Each year, an estimated 3.3 million children are exposed to violence by family members against their moth- ers or female caretakers. In homes where partner abuse occurs, children are 1,500 times more likely to be abused. Forty to sixty percent of men who abuse women also abuse children. Domestic violence may affect a woman's ability to financially sup- rt herself and her children. 5 - 50% of abused women report interference frorh their partner with education, training or work. Examples of abusers’ sabotage of their victims’ attempts to work in- clude: calling her employer and ordering the victim to quit, mak- ing allegations requiring the vic- tim to appear before the police, court or social services; threaten- ing to kill the victim; committing suicide in front of the victim; sabotaging the victim's car, beat- ing her up on the way to an inter- view; stealing her work uniforms; starting fights each day before school or work; breaking the vic- tim's writing arm repeatedly, ma- nipulating her schedule by demanding visitation with the children; stalking; starting fights or threatening abuse which affects her ability to concentrate at work; or encouraging continued drug ad- dition. n The use of emergency room proto- cols for identifying and treating victims of domestic violence has been found to increase the identifi- cation of victims by medical practi- tioners from 5.6% to 30%. 17% of those who visit emergency rooms for treatment are docu- mented as having come as a result of being injured by an intimate. 37% of women injured by violence and treated in an emergency room were injured by an intimate, less than 5% of men injured by violence and treated in an emergency room were injured by an_ intimate. ee ee ee ee ee ee ee -8 PM) What's stopping the women tr pack ap their kids and their things and go? twice as likely to seek sole physic custody of their children than non-violent i In one study, 27% of domestic homicide victims were children. When children are killed during a domestic dispute, 90% are under age 10; 56% are under age 2. ABUSERS & ABUSED 90 - 95% of domestic violence victims are women. As many as 95% of domestic violence perpetrators are male. Much of female violence is com- mitted in self-defense, and inflicts less injury than male violence. During 1992-1993, women were 6 times more likely to experience violence by an intimate partner than men. The chance of being victimized by an intimate is 10 times greater for a woman than a _ man. 70% of intimate homicide victims are female. Male perpetrators are 4 times more likely to use lethal violence than females. mm leavine? Why dont they just In addition, batterers may attempt to frighten or control their victims ‘ through stalking. Some advocates believe up to 80% of stalking cases occur within intimate rela- tionships. If stalking occurs within an intimate relation-ship, it typi- cally begins after the woman at- tempts to leave the relationship. Also, when a woman leaves her batterer, her risk of serious vio- lence or death increases dramati- cally. Separated/divorced women are 14 times more likely than mar- ried women to report having been a victim of violence by their spouse or ex-Spouse. Women separated from their hus- bands were 3 times more likely to be victimized by spouses than di- vorced women, and 25 times more likely to be victimized by spouses than married women. Worse, 65% of intimate homicide victims physically separated from the perpetrator prior to their death. actually physically injured through domestic violence! 243,000 people receiving emer- gency room treatment for violence- related injuries in 1994 had been injured by an intimate. Female victims outnumbered males 9 to 1. "Acute domestic violence" was the reason for 1 out of 9 patients emergency room visit among women with a current partner. 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D. GARRETT at (252) 757-1692 )),CAROETT AGENCY (ara SINCE 1946 606 ALBEMARLE AVE. GREENVILLE, NC 27834 att, fathers. | — wa Seven states define domestic vio- lence in a way that excludes same-sex victims; 21 states have sodomy laws that may require same-sex victims to confess to a crime in order to prove they are in a domestic relationship. By 1994, there were over 1,500 shelters and safe houses for bat- tered women. Many of these shel- ters routinely deny their services to victims of same-sex battering. While same-sex batterers use forms of abuse similar to those of heterosexual batterers, they can also threaten to “out” their partner to family, friends, employers or community. IF YOU'RE | What's the worst that ha iIn-an abusive reletrons yen hee began or intensi- fied after he learned of her preg- nancy. Victims of dating violence report the abuse takes many forms: in- sults, humiliation, monitoring the victim's movements, isolation of the victim from family and friends, suicide threats, threats to harm family or property, and physical or sexual abuse. Their abusers also blamed them for the abuse, or used jealousy as an ex- cuse. 25 - 33% of adolescent abusers re- ported that their violence served to "intimidate," frighten," or "force the other person to give me some- thing.” Battered immi woman | not understand that she ease sonally tell her story in court, or that a judge ge will believe — Hajeen on false beliefs. somes It is common for a batterer to ex- ert his control over his wife's im- migration status in order to force her to remain in the relationship. B 1 immi who attempt to flee may have no access to bilingual shelters, financial as- sistance or food. It is unlikely that she will have the assistance of a certified interpreter in court, when pe edi 911 operator, or even in acquiring information about her rights and the legal system. HOMICIDE Domestic homicide is often the ” — culmination of an escalating his- © Only about one-seventh of all do- —_ than those who did not. tory of abuse. Female homicide © —_mestic assaults come to the atten- victims are more than twice as__tion of the police. In one study, nearly half of the likely to have been killed by an in- victims who obtained 4 protection timate partner than are male Female victims of domestic vio- order were re-abused within two homicide victims. lence are 6 times less likely to re- years. port crime to law enforcement as 60% of women in one re- 88% of victims domestic violence female victims of stranger vio- ported acts of abuse after the entry fatalities had a documented history lence. of a protection order, and 30% re- of physical abuse. _ yr ported acts of severe violence.. ___ When an injury wag inflicted upon . 44% of victims of intimate homi- a woman by her intimate partner, _ Entry of a ion order did not cides had prior threats by the kil- she reported the violence to the to deter most types of ler to kill victim or self. police only 55% of the time. she abuse, but it did significantly re- was even less likely to report vio- duce the likelihood of acts of psy- For homicides in which the lence when she did not sustain in- chological abuse such as victim-killer relationship was jury. preventing the victim from leaving known, 31% of female victims her home, going to work, using a were killed by an intimate. 4% of Arresting a batterer may reduce car or telephone, and stalking and male victims were killed by an in- violence in the short term, but harassing behaviors. timate. . may increase violence in the long term. One study showed 80% of women 70% of intimate-partner homicide with temporary protection order victims are women. The single most consistent result said the order was somewhat or of studies of the effect of arrest on very helpful in sending the bat- A woman is the perpetrator in batterers is that unemployed sus- _ terer a message that his actions 19% of domestic homicides. — become more violent after an were wrong. Less than 50% of the arrest, and employed suspects do women thought that the batterer When a woman is the perpetrator not. believed he had to obey the order. of a domestic creat lean M ta of the abuser was ing an ost violations of protection or- assaultive incident in which the isan placa d ders leading to an arrest occurred woman was the victim. not eliminate, the risk of continu- within 90 days of the entry of the ing abuse or homicide. OTCer. MULTIPLE-VICTIM A protection order issued by one 5 _ HOMICIDE US. state or indian tribe is valid 60% of those obtaining In some domestic homicides, the and enforceable in any other U.S. Protection orders in one study re- perpetrator kills more than one state or Indian tribe. ported violations within one year. rson. In 1994, 38% of domestic . a Pemicides were multiple-victim, More than 17% of domestic homi- Calls to police due to violations of usually combining a spouse homi- cide victims had a protection order protection orders were high, but cide and suicide, or child homi- against the perpetrator at the time the arrests were rare. cide. Ste Only 6% of protection order de- Where there are multiple victims *rotection order defendants who fendants were convicted of violat- ina domestic homicide, 89% of ad prior criminal histories were ine the order. perpetrators are male. nore likely to violate the order How can Tell f someone needs help Women In general, women who are abused physically are often isolated. Their ers tend to control their lives to a great extent, as well as verbally degrade them. Some common ¢x- amples include: The woman mentions not being able to use the telephone. She is forbidden to see friends unless he is along. _ The man has exclusive control over all money and household financial matters. She is not included in the decision- making process at home. He won't let her rig to oovety to school, get a job...any that could potentially strengthen her self-esteem. She is limited in her freedom as a child would be. For example, he mi tell her: "Go to the store. Get and eggs and come straight home. It should take you fifteen minutes." She speaks very poorly of herself, and suffers from issues with her self-esteem and self-concept. It is important to remember that this is an effect of domestic violence, not a cause. Many times women complain of nonspecific aches and pains that are constant are recurring. These are stress related problems. In cases of physical abuse, will have bruises, cuts, scratches, and other injuries....she explains them by saying things like “I'm fs so clumsy" or the infamous "fell down the stairs” or "walked into the door again. ; Children (Boys) With children, it can be difficult to know for certain if they are involved in an abusive relationship. However, some common elements for boys include: Serious problems with controlling his temper. Continual fighting at school or between siblings. Lashing out at objects, inside or outside the house. Treating pets cruelly or abusively. Threatening younger siblings with violence. For example, "You get over here now or I'll kill you!" Attempting to get attention through hitting, kicking, or choking....in ing what they other words, modeling v see the abusive parent doing. Fear of being touched hug. BE YOUR OWN MORAL COMPASS.....NOT EVERYONE ELSE'S Some may say, “Come on, take a drink with us.” But, if they realize that you really don't want to, and you let them push you into it, they lose respect for you. Social maturity doesn't depend on following the crowd. You may feel a little uncomfortable at certain affairs if everybody is doing some- thing you feel is wrong. But this doesn't mean you can't be friends with everyone. You must not be a moral policeman, trying to clean up the morals of friends. Even so, you should let your own values be seen so as to swing your influence concerning what is right and wrong. There are a lot of groups and social events you can be involved E : with whom you have most in common. There are a lot of people who think as you do about things, and many others who think enough like you to still be fairly close to you. These two groups will form the two inner circles of your friends. Then will come many other circles outside of that, until every- one fits somewhere into the orbits of your friendships. Congatlatons To James Ebron Ill, for his challenging and well-delivered Youth Day speech at Sycamore Baptist Church on February 7. To Mr. J. J. Brown of Ayden, who celebrated his 92nd birthday on February 20 in the Ayden Housing Authority Complex. To Mrs. Rosa Bradley's celebration of her birthday on February 25. groups -- but dont feel se certain things are wrong for you; you can't always judge for the other guy. Some of those you would like to call personal friends will have senses of what's right. By including creryone as 0 tend, yout! Ye 8 gger person. Your closest friends will be those Reverent sympathies are extended to families of Mrs. Martha Jones, Mr. James Lowery and others and others whose names I do not know. A speedy recovery to Mrs. Christine Lewis, Mrs. Harriet Dixon and on the sick lists in the various churches and communities. Funeral Director James Congleton, photographer Daniel Blount, for- mer Housing Authority Director Sally “Ms. Savvy” Streeter, and attorney Jerome Ramey were speak- ing guests during the month of February in Mrs. Maye’s Retirement Living Class at the Pitt County Council on Aging. All senior citizens are invited to attend these session each Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. To all those honorees who did not receive their certificates of achieve- ment at the Delta Sigma Theta program at York Memorial AME Zion Church, please stop by Mrs. Maye’s house at 1225 Davenport Street and pick them up. ‘| shown (bottom photo, center) have space to print, served as the event's keynote speaker. He is with Pastor Joe George (far left), Delta Sigma Theta chapter presi- dent Patricia Alexander (second from left), and Mrs. Beatrice Maye, a community leader, and columnist for The Minority Voice (second from right). The program's purpose was to honor those persons in the news who have made reputable contri- butions and achievements. Reverend oats George, Pastor of the York Memorial AME Zion Church, gave closing remarks. L (—t—<“‘CSéUC;!;!”!”;~*™Y = — O SUP Stal ( i ) iyi (HUIS Thy by Dr. George A. Hawkins In order to be counted as a member of the body of Christ, it is necessary that the old things -- or earthly things such as ambitions, hopes and desires, affections, prodes, vanities, and all other "foolish things" -- be put away. Second Corinthians 5:17 states that "if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." These earthly things may be hard to give up because of the attractions of them to our flesh. It is the New Mind that the Lord recognizes as the New Creature and promises to reward. In order to abide in Christ, the Scriptures Nea / Jane! ddle name is Lamita¢ 995, American Hear association ( 4 ij ; ( 4 i ’ ¢ { 4 ' e Thursday, Room. Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00 PM. on March 4, 1999, in the 1st the floor Conference rd Hall, E.N.C.S.D., Highway 301 North , Wilson, North Carolina 27894-2768. Proposals shall be for clearly tell i that _consecra- tionopens the door and gives us the relationship, the backings. and the encouragement of the divine prom- ises. It puts us in the place to cultivate the various fruits opf the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and to attain joint heirship with the Lord Jesus Christ. However, to maintain this rela- tionship, the producing of these fruits is necessary as evidenced by love and devotions. Jesus Christ expressed this by saying "Every branch in me that beareth not fruit He taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he pruneth it, that it may bring forth more fruit" (John 15:2). So then, the New Creature ,ust continue in Brace and knowledge of the fruits of the Spirit. Otherwise, his relationship to Christ will be forfeited, and another would take his place among the chosen ones. Dr. George A. Hawkins is the pastor of the Tabernacle Church of Deliverance in Greenville. American Heart Associatione Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Choose Healthful Foods DID YOU KNOW... Mal () Baril | thal | American Heart » ~ Association Would yorf give your right arm to avoid high blood pre construction of: Ah ma lll IH alana iy} | 1V ANN | wx Electriceal) work. 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The State of North Carolina reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. for the Deaf Wilson, North Carolina 27894-2768 Foc Planning Bas a en on om om on om om en Name: ssure? (YES, | would like a 6 month subscription by mail for $20.00 © YES, | would like a 12 month subscription by mail for $40.00 Im X" was short lor Address: ‘ ory: Ay e Pee eRe ee | ee ees ae ye ee oe ae ae ea ee ee ee Np er ay SPR i eae ee fips - — oe ae * aia 306 Luther Circle is our House of the Month selection for February 1999. Yvonne and Dwayne Garris are the proud owners of this beautiful ranch brick home in South Ayden. They have two children: Devon, a freshman at Ayden-Grifton High School; and Chrystal, who attends Ayden Middle School. The House of the Month is sponsored by South Lee Street Neighborhood Improvement, Incorporated, and is designed to beautify the South Lee Street neighborhood. Homes are rated according to improvements, safety issues, cleanliness of the yard area, overall care of the home, enhancement the home makes to the neighborhood, and the | residents’ involvement in the community. The winner each month receives: Name and picture in the newspa "House of the Month" certificate, SLSNI t-shirt, gift certificate from one of our sponsors, and "House of the Month" sign in their yard for the month. If you would like to enter your home or a home in your neighborhood, call SLSNI at 746-7003. Special thanks to Lowes’ of Greenville and Domino's Pizza of Ayden for providing gift certificates. GREE Evans VALUE MAX WE FINANCE ANYONE* *32% @ 78 weeks* Down Payment May Vary Lt St. Ext. Across from NVILLE Kroger N.C, and Chick-Fil-A J USE THIS ASAN | i¢ _ ADDITIONAL PRICE j rt . REDUCTION | ae ; | , COUPON |; Sone Restrictions Apply. Coupon Must Be Present. 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From $499 down + NC tax + lags + $149.50 service fee 353 - 5191 Taking a break.......Shown here, in the foreground, are WOOW-AM DeeJay Michael Adams (back to camera), organizer Brenda Rouse (left), and models Fredrina Afflick (center) and Morris Dupree (right). Responsible parties....instrumental in putting the show together were Carolina East Mall manager Jenny Slaughter (second from right), and JOY-1340 staffers Michael Adams (far left), William Clark (second from left), and Brenda Rouse (right). Looking sassy...,is model Terry Lynn Adams, modeling a blouse perfect for work or play. a wh ; | (A as ‘ os Vf bd) a i : : ts " 4 jr | ee Praisin’ and prancin’......is a group from Bless My People Ministries, Watching the festivities......is Bless My People Ministries, pastor Inez one of the star attractions at the fashion show. The energy of their | | Dudley. Pastor Dudley was instrumental in providing the live musical dancing helped keep the high energy that made the show a success! talent that enhanced the show! Encore performance? Maybe if we ask them nicely, the models on stage will agree to strut their stuff next year. Pictured on stage, left to right, are Germaine Carmon, Terry Lynn Adams, Fredrina Afflick, Kecia Moore, Renee Harris, Chris Brown, Dwanye Clark, Kimberly Mobley, and Morris Dupree. JOY 1340 Minister jury resumes deliberations| LARGO, Fla. (AP) -- Jurors began their first full day of deliberations February 26 in the case of the National Baptist Convention USA president, who is charged with us- ing his position to swindle more than $4 million. The jury got the case Thursday afternoon and deliberated about 2 1/2 hours before going home for the night. Shortly after deliberations be- gan, the Rev. Henry Lyons and a group of supporters joined hands and prayed in the courtroom hall- way. ‘We need you to work on their minds. We need you to get in their hearts," the Rev. Charles Emery, of Gary, Ind., prayed about the ju- rors. ‘We come at this particular WOOW Wl . go Putting the elory ped S| C | We Can Help 4 . What makes Community Choice Mortgage: a different from other lenders? ‘98 : A. Fast, Courteous, and Personal Service. LET US SOLVE YOUR MONEY PROBLEMS Even If You Have Experienced... : » Bankruptcy » Bad Credit - Foreclosures - High Interest Rates: ~~ on Mortgage Payments --- We Can Help! Approvals why pay Finance Companies’ Interest Rates on Ist or 2nd Closings! Mortgages? Lower Your Payment With Debt Consolidation. No Equity Loans Up To ‘36,000 (With No Appraisal) J STOP CREDITORS FROM CALLING WITH A DEBT CONSOLIDATION LOAN Compare These Low Rates!! ‘Amount E | mere | FE it it ee ee Le | al ¥ \ a ti ¢ le ba UTy a ‘| | ’ | ang = Rate based on 5.128% | yr. T-Bill Adjustable Rate Mertgage, Rates and APR subject to change. ' START Sanne TODAY! 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Lyons’ lawyers have accused prosecutors as acting as the “moral police," saying his failed business deals are not criminal matters and telling jurors the case actually is about “Phe next thing you know, are they going to be writing the ser- mons? Telling us when to pray? When to kneel? When to stand up?" defense attorney Grady Irvin said in closing arguments. ‘This is a religious organization." oe LIGHTING THE PATH igious freedom. SCLC for a number of years. Hats off to the SCLC for electing young leadership! New preacher in town....... Progressive Free Will Baptist Church has a new preacher on staff. Reverend Melvin Tilley is now g spiritual guidance. Drop by for Sunday services, and wale the new reverend do God's work! cates cerca An Historic Moment....... U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (center) an entertainer and philanthropist Bill Cosby (second from right) congratulate their friend, Essence magazine editor-in-chief Susan Taylor. Taylor (second from left), who also serves as the senior vice-president of Essence Communications, Inc. (EC), is being. Rnnted ae tee We to receive the Henry Johnson Fisher Award from the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA). Joining Waters and Cosby are Essence co-founders Edward Lewis (far left), ECI publisher and chief executive officer, and ECI president Clarence O. Smith (far right). The Henry Johnson Fisher Award, now in its thirty-fourth year, is the magazine industry's highest honor. The award recognizes people who have dedicated their lives to the magazine business and helped the industry thrive and expand, or who their editorial policies address social, political, economic or lifestyle issues. Cosby presented the award to Taylor, who was saluted along with Rodale Press, Inc., president and chief operating officer Robert J. Teufel at a gala event held in New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria. (photo provided by Essence Communications, Inc.) o V/ WAVA 2 ae i : = occasions. Anyway, the two pictures below, along with their captions, got switched. We now present to you | $4 Ras Lidi Yas Faber J. I the RIGHT pictures wath, the RIGHT captions. Our apologies for any difficulties (or general amusement) the | <5 Owner eS Oe is sow a ic m 4 5 | — Arts & Calis Be Neti Tas Conmny mMerchand Sime >< Award Program. Father Brown is Hand Crafted Jewlry a celebrating his. 90th birthday Body Oils << Incense si _— Ethnic Articulture = Ke yY } / ( Framed Pictures ae wl Rasta Wear . Spiritual Accessories T-Shirts — <—_ Reggae, Goro, oP Hop <> NY ) | ) | V i = } and ,more... >< Dhwae V/ 807 Dickinson Ave., Greenville, NC 27834 << . Lr C IT \Y : (252) 758-3184 2 [OES JO?) y WA \ AVA / AVA ¥ AVA V SOOO ) LOCO ; y . | Receive a 10% Discount on All ee Ae Original Canvas Oil Paintings and | )( yi Original Photographs Ou | ae Pulling the glory into 2 WAVE Standi proud......... is | | "Presenting........Ms. Fashionetta!" 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Ms. Pritchard has com- | | her mother (righd, and her sister, Waquita (left). pleted one summer session and one fall session at Winston- Salem, and is hard at work eae (10) YOU KNOW when you mention that you read this add in the Minority Voice. ilies | eee 8 6 @ Lesesseeen | | ') | tan ra Dd hk | | VV 4 (| 1] | 14 SURVEY “Your Life In Diabetes” lad \inerican Heart ssocranoOn \ ISA GREAT TIME TO INCREASE YOUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY This survey will be used to assist the ECU School of Nursing Comm nity ealth students and the ECU School of Medizine in determining the awareness and usefulne: . of the radio show, “Your Life In Diabetes”, broadcast on WOOW 1340AM on Wednesd.ty m: rnings at 7:10 a.m. Any input or suggestions will be greatly appreciated! 1.) Do you or any of your family/friends have diabetes” yes no Ifso,who? -Jewelry - Handbags - Hosiery- -Wigs & Hair Pieces (H/H,Synthetic) 2.) Are you aware of the radio program, “Your Life In Diabetes”, that is broadcast every Wednesday morning at 7:10 a.m. on WOOW 1340AM? yes no A) X 3.) Have you ever listened to “Your Life In Diabetes”? If so, how often do you listen? yes no every week = onceamonth —once every two months Wan | J ¥ ee q Hed joey i Qs ™ ern ‘ ih BBE % 4 , — Me ERBEE REPU em ‘ae ne vy . bid conf tall all Fi as "a i? f a | 4 bt ChE it tt rt : 4052-F South Memorial Dr. (Community Square Mall) * (252) 355-0313 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. We Carry A Full Line Of Beauty Products & Accessories. All Types of Perms. 5.) Whether or not you listen to the program, what topics would you want to hear if) ou Best Beauty Supply listened? - * , fy L : ‘fe | iy Y 7 Thank you for your time and input! . ~Bathel S. Menmorial Dr, (0003.01) Could we please contact you in a couple of weeks to ask you if you or your family listened to the TA 4.) If you have listened to the show, do you find it helpful? yes no , Gd | oan tc aa a Sten ESE Fire Tower Hy radio shows? yes , no Name : Phone# * a= 2 ke ' i Please mail to: Nancy Leggett-Frazier : , 1204 Fast Fire Tower Road Greenville, NC 27858 | u {or you may drop it off at WOOW Radio at Ett A. i 310 S. Evans St.} UNIVERSITY xk kk Henry Flipper's autobiography highlighted artifacts sold at the fourth annual ** African President Clinton last week signed a pardon that expunged the 1882 dishonorable discharge of Flipper, the first black graduate of West Point. On Th , an original print of his book sold for $1,200. Nearly 400 other items were available at the auction, although many did not meet a minimum price and were withdrawn. “This is still a new market, not pong inab denounce pea ' Jot of people are not what they are looking, at," sition: eer Nicho Lowery said. The program from a 1963 ‘Stars for Freedom" rally in Atlanta, signed by King and sev- eral black entertainers, sold for $3,000, and a 1915 ‘Blue Book" from a New Orleans brothel went for $2,200. Original 1960s-vintage FBI wanted posters for black militants H. Rap Brown and Eldridge Cleaver sold for $475 and $275, respectively. But two posters for King assassin James Earl Ray found no buyers. A bidder paid $10,000 for the oldest items, the 1773 collection of Be sev the di grdd of criticism.’ objects relating to abolitionist Frederick Douglass in- cluded a copy of his 1852 oration in Rochester, N.Y., declaring that enslaved blacks had no reason to celebrate the Fourth of July. It sold for $8,000. Among the most popular items were military artifacts, including a 36-star battle flag, carried in the Civil War by the all-black 68th Missouri regiment, which sold for $5,600, and a group photo of the 1890-era ‘Buffalo Soldiers" for $4,600. Dip aele Spchhaen ward Universit) \trican \merica establist Phone: (NG) §27-5235 P.O. Gor 475 Macclesfield, MW E7952 hoe Bucs Pome Inprovement and Painting 6 4g, 6 ¢ f Pager: (NI) 407-7586 Education is not only about books and homework. It’s also about art, history and culture. It's being a part of something larger and learning about the past so you can help shape the future. - That's why First Citizens Bank is proud to support our youth and community by encouraging participation in cultural events and performances. By sponsoring educational and artistic public school programs, we introduce our students to a - whole new world of learning and show them that education doesn’t always come from a book. Photo taken from a community theater productio ee el 7 , ee, i Sea %. pe edt ty Yt SV i a ail be What is soul? Soul 1s the image of Billie Holiday, eyes closed, singing the blues Soul 1s the image of hands raised, joined in a gesture of unity Soul 1s the image of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who fought to keep Black History alive Soul. You know it when you see it. BUDWEISER CELEBRATES Bi fr / BY RECOGNIZING THE PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT HELP SHAPE OUR WORLD. Budweiser ~—_ ese Directions: Write the correct matching name to each descri ption. 11. “Artist on Fire” 12. Initiated Scottsboro Defense Fund 1. Raid at Harper's Ferry 13. “New Negro” 2. Rescued more than 2uv enslaved men, women & children 14. 60’s Black Arts Forerunner 3. Organized a Slave Conspiracy in Charleston, S.C. 15. Founded the Organization of African-American Unity 4. Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church 16. “Conquering son of Kings” 5. First African American Woman Employed at the Penn School 17. Nobel Peace Prize winner 6. “Race Woman” : 18. First Woman to Give a Public Lecture on a “Political” Question 7. Founded National Association of Colored Women 8. Founder of Tuskegee P. B. Young Maria W. Stewart John Brown Martin Luther King, Jr. Paul Robeson Harriett Tubman i 9. Itinerant Minister Alain Locke Booker T. Washington Richard Allen ' Malcolm X Ida B. Wells-Barnett W.E.B. DuBois ( 10. Received Ph.D from Harvard Langston Hughes Mary Church Terrell Denmark Vesey : ™ : Kweisi Mfume - Charlotte Forten Henry McNeal Turner >) | - ; . ~ . ’ | Riker listory quiz Pykevulerere by Mrs. Beatrice Maye. | » HEALTH TIP While hard-to-resist temptations are all around you, good eating habits ure essential to a healthy heart. So | i try and lower the amount of fat and cholesterol you l No to die for. eat, salt your food only during cooking, cat plenty of carbohydrates and proteins, watch your calorie intake Branch Manager NationsCredit Financial Service Corporation 3101 S. Memorial Dr., Greenville shee aM, ge 7 - specializi in a American Heart ome equity loans ill consolidation \ssociation ome improvement | ea and try to have no more than one alcoholic drink a day. 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But what pleases us most about this There is also a wide variety of cardiac remarkable new minimally invasive treat- treatment available at our community hospi- ment, is that, compared to regular bypass tals~Roanoke-Chowan in Ahoskie, Heritage surgery, patients resume their lives sooner in Tarboro, Bertie Memorial in Windsor and and with less discomfort. And returning Chowan in Edenton. So no matter what your atients to their families, communities and needs may be, whether highly specialized or gly St workplaces, quickly and with the least recov- more routine, rest assured, they'll be dealt ery time is ultimately what the cardiologists, with in the most effective and compassionate manner possible. For more information, call surgeons and support staff at our Heart Center strive to do. In every case. 252-816-4526, Or visit us at www.uhseast.com.