RACISM AND PUBLIC POLICY Dr. Brian L. Haynes dis- cusses race relations in America M'Bulu Rouse explores me- dia images and local govern- ment attitudes toward Black Telling It Like It Is Pitt County Manager Tom Robinson discusses the issues surrounding Pitt County Mental Health Keith Cooper makes sugges- tions on how to rescue vital programs at Mental Health Politics a4 Points of View Stephen Johnson explores the changing face of Black America Black and Hispanic advertis- ers join forces African-American youth more politically active than predecessors NAACP President Mfume meets with Attorney General Reno on police brutality Faith & Inspiration Mrs. Beatrice Maye gives health tips and good advice Pastor George Hawkins talks about the gifts of the Holy Spirit Faces & Places Greenville, NC----In a move that has sparked controversy in Pitt County, the Pitt County Board of Commissioners decided against forming an advisory council on race relations and racial problems. Keith Cooper and Reginald Watson had presented a proposal to the commissioners eight months ago, citing a need for the council. They contended that Pitt County was in dire need of such a forum to discuss issues involving race and its impact in the county. Cooper, the organizer of the Summit To Improve Race Relations, acknowledges the set- back, but notes that it is only temporary. "This need for this council can be seen in the way Blacks and other minorities are looked at in Pitt County," he said. "Add to that the disastrously high academic dropout and expulsion rates among minor- ity youth, the high drug abuse and crime rates involving minorities, and high teen pregnancy rates, and the need becomes even more appar- ent." The proposed council, titled the Pitt County Advisory Council on multiracial board that would exam- ine the problems facing minorities in Pitt County, and recommend solutions for dealing with them. Those recommendations would be to the Board of Commissioners. "There's a viewpoint that if you're not involved in the govern- — ment," Cooper says, "your opinion is of no relevance. By acknowledg- ing the need for the council, the commissioners would be acknowl- edging that there are serious prob- lems in Pitt County that need to be addressed." The commissioners, on the rec- ommendation of County Attorney JoAnne Burgdorff on April 5, voted 8 to 1 to seek a county representa- tive on the City of Greenville's Human Relations Council, rather than form a separate council for Pitt County issues. The Human Relations Council, which was formed in 1972, was established to organize and imple- ment programs dealing with prob- lems of human relations, and promote understanding, respect, good will, and equality of of Race, would be composed of a opportunity for all citizens, accord- ing to A Citizens Handbook, a resource guide provided by the City of Greenville. Cooper admits that the Human Relations Council may be effective for Greenville, but warns that, realistically, the City of Greenville and Pitt County are two separate entities. “Pitt County is far larger than Greenville,” he notes, point- ing out that his propose council would touch on racial issues involv- ing Pitt County Schools, Pitt County Mental Health, and other county organizations. “There are areas of Pitt County that the Greenville Human Relations Council have never dealt with, such as Farmville, Ayden, and Bethel.” In addition, Cooper suggests that groups such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Coalition Against Racism need a forum in which they can express their concerns and be treated fairly. "Most of the time, if the NAACP or the SCLC expresses a concern, they're pretty much ig- the Commissioners’ it's long overdue." Advocate for racial equality activist Keith Cooper was disappointed in sion to not create a race relations advisory council. "I'm not going to rest until this advisory council passes because nored," ‘he asserts. Cooper credits President Bill Clinton as his inspiration for the council, citing the President's na- tionwide race relations forum. He plans to go before the board of commissioners in the near fu- ture in order to ask them to recon- sider their decision. "T'm not going to rest until this advisory council becomes reality,” Cooper says. "It's long overdue that action was taken to alleviate the racial problems in this area." The Business Expo, which has been held for the last six years, has had a lasting impact on the city of Greenville. Local businesses are able to introduce themselves to new customers, and the people gain a greater understanding of how the businesses support the community. Greenville, NC---The name Jim Rouse sparks marty reactions when it's heard. "Broadcaster," say some. "Publisher," says others. While the subject of exactly what Jim Rouse does may be up for debate, one thing that is not disputed is his contributions to the minority communities in and around Pitt County. Jim Rouse owns the Jim Rouse Communications Group, which is composed of two AM radio stations - WTOW 1320 in Washington, and WOOW 1320 in Greenville-- and The Minority Voice newspaper. In addition, Rouse also hosts the Minority Voices television program that airs on Cable Channel 7 on Wednesday nights. Still, he's just getting warmed up. The Jim Rouse Communi- Rouse Communications announces planned community events cations Group, along with First Citizens Bank, will be sponsoring the Minority Business Expo and Job Fair on May 15 at the Thomas Foreman Park on the corner of Mrtin Luther King, Jr., Drive and Memorial Drive. Held for the last six years, the Business Expo has been a venue for businesses to introduce themselves to the African-American commu- nity....and a chance for that com- munity to demonstrate its buying power. "| want my company to be a be a resource for the Black community," Rouse said. "The Black commu- nity faces a lot of problems. We're trying to help as much as possible." In addition to the Business Expo/Job Fair, other events are being planned for later in the year. One such event, a leadership summit dealing with youth issues, - drawin; is tentatively scheduled for late summer. "The youth summit's purpose is to provide the youthful minorities a chance to express themselves," says Rouse. “Far too often, our kids are ignored when they try to tell us what's wrong. They often have very good ieas, and those ideas need to be heard. Since they're our future leaders, we need to be more supportive of their points of view." er events currently on the board include a Black ] ip summit -- designed to pull together the disparate Black leadership and unify them into an organized structure -- and a gospel concert. "As long as I can see that we've actually made a difference in the community," Rouse says of his company's goals, "I'll be content." Who's in front of the M Voice camera this time? Look and see! Say hello to the M Voice's new food critic! Marie Andrews explores the culi- nary delights of Monte's — Dining \ Home & Community Saying goodbye to Gratz P. Norcott: A local pioneer | Publisher: Jim Rouse | Editors: | Trey Bankhead Stephen Johnson Layouts: Chris White Marketing: William Clark Brenda Rouse Pictures received by The "M" Voice newspaper become the roperty of The "M" Voice. We are not responsible for lost pictures. All articles, columns, and advertisements must be you have a complaint, please address it to Mr.. Jim Rouse, Publisher. Jim Rouse Communications Home of AM Radio Stations OoOW & WTOW (JOY 1320 & JOY 1340) an The Minority Voice P.O. Box 8361 405 S. Evans Street Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 757-0365 (252) 757-0425 mailed to the above address. If |} Fax: 757-1793 Memorial Little Wile Center host worksho League of Women Voter encoura parciation Greenville, NC -- The Little Willie Center for Latchkey Children is hosting its 9th Annual Spring Festival Workshop on Friday eve- ning, April 23, 1999. It is being held from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Ramada Inn in Greenville. The theme for the Festival is "Casting Your Pebble: One Person Makes A Difference." There will be a youth step group competition, inspirational speakers, entertainment and informational exhibits. Light refreshments will be served. The Little Willie Center will present its first Rosa Arthur Community Service Award. The recipient will be announced at the Festival. The Little Willie Center is a non-profit organization designed to help working parents by providing after-school programs for their children, such as athletic and tutoring sessions. The Center also can transport children from school to the Center. People wanting more informa- tion on the Sping Festival should contact Allen Brock at the Little Willie Center for Latchkey Children at 752-9083. Greenville, NC- The League of Women Voters is looking for a few good men.......and women. The organization, which was originally founded to encourage women to participate in the politi- cal process, has evolved over the years. Nevertheless, many are still unfamiliar with the goals of the organization. Indeed, many still are under the impression that it's only composed of men.....an illusion that area President Amina Shahid-El, is quick to dispel. "The League of Women Voters is for all nationalities...its even for men," she states. "In fact, we could ntatives moves to honor Rosa Parks} Ms. Rosa Parks, who has been called the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," may receive the Medal of Honor. | By Darlene Superville } WASHINGTON (AP) - 1 Parks, hailed as the mother of the 1 civil rights movement, would be | hono } Medal under legi Rosa with a Congressional Gold tion that has moved a step closer to its expected approval by the full House. The bill must also pass the Senate and be signed by President Clinton. Clinton invited Parks to his State of the Union address in January and the 86-year-old civil rights pioneer rose from her seat in the House gallery for a standing ovation. Clinton said in his speech that for many the civil rights movement began "when a woman named Rosa Parks sat down on a bus and wouldn't get up." The bill cleared a House Banking subcommittee Thursday by voice vote. It will go directly to the full House because it has the support of at least 319 members, more than the required two-thirds majority, or 290, co-sponsors. A vote by the House is ¢ after Congress! eet “pion recess. Similar legislation is pending in the Sena te. "Rosa Parks is an American hero not because she held high office, but because she was an ordinary citizen with extraordinary cour- age," said the subcommittee chair- man, Republican Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama, where Parks’ single act of defiance nearly 44 years ago awakened the conscience of a nation. She was arrested in December 1955 for refusing to surrender her seat to a white man on a segregated bus in Montgomery, where she was a seamstress. Her arrest set off a lengthy bus boycott by a then-local minister, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. "Her quiet courage that day ... launched a new American revolu- tion that opened new doors of opportunity and brought equality for all Americans close to a reality, said Rep. Julia Carson, D-Ind., the prime sponsor of the bill. Parks now lives in Detroit. The subcommittee meeting, scheduled March 25 at the last minute, came after "The Tom Jyner Morning Show," a nationally broadcast urban radio program, vr horrerai the bill bir in Gnget ing to ee ¢ suppo! needed for a full House vote. The bill, which is currentl under debate, is formally tiled as House Resolution (H.R.) 573. not accomplish half of our goals without the help of our male participation.” In addition, the League of Women Voters strongly encourages minorities to join. The League of Women Voters is a nationally recognized non- partisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in govern- ment and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Through participation and mem- bership in local leagues across the state, individuals can learn about issues of concern at all levels of government. The local chapter, the League of Women Voters of Pitt County, has worked with other local co- sponsoring organizations to offer educational forums on issues in- cluding the privatization of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, trans- portation needs in Pitt County, charter schools, immigration and pesticides. The League of Women Voters is a strong established voice in the community that needs the partici- pation of everybody for its contin- ued success. | | A Letter to the Citizens of Pitt County y ~~ wv PITT.COUNTY by Pitt County Manager Tom Robinson Recently, the citizens of Pitt County have become aware of the serious problems that exist at Pitt Mental Health. News reports have highlighted the loss of jobs and the elimination of ‘E-programs at the agency, a sequence of events that disappoints us all. These unfortunate measures have been taken because Mental Health expects to exceed its budget for the fourth straight a ‘year. This year’s shortfall will be at least *1.8 million, fficult figure to swallow in a county that is already in the top ten across the State for funding Mental Health programs. a As the County Manager of Pitt County, I am frequently asked, “Why hasn’t the County taken a stronger hand in dealing with these problems?”, or “Why doesn’t the County just give Mental-Health more money?” Before these questions can be answered, it is important to understand the history of the situation and to view the issue in the context that a County Commissioner ‘must consider. Pitt Mental Health has a number of deficiencies which affect their fiscal situation. Since. discovering their fiscal problems three years ago, the Board of Commissioners has worked diligently with Mental Health to correct the agency's problems. Their biggest problem is they cannot operate within their budget because they have a severe shortage in their accounts ‘receivable, the money that is owed the agency, but is yet to be collected. As Pitt County staff met with Mental Health to review their problems, they determined that the shortage in accounts ‘ receivable was caused, in part, by the agency’s rapid growth over the last few years. During this period, money flowed freely from the State to Mental Health and the agency was encouraged : by the State to aggressively pursue Medicaid dollars. Thus, Mental Health focused on maximizing services and was little interested in fiscal control or accountability. The result was that the : amount of money owed to the agency grew from about ‘1.5 million to over ‘5 million. ! . Additionally, the County’s internal finance auditor reviewed Mental Health’s operations and found major problems with its billings and collections processes. The auditor discovered duplicate accounts for the same people, lost records, insufficient client billing, major delays in billing for services, and often a reluctance to send a bill. Client incomes were not verified nor a2 ¢ ee >. + & opposed to what the community needs. | ? tive funding before making the decision not to bail out Mental Health. *& OPEN * | For example: +1) Couldn't they use a part of the $30 million that Pitt County received | from the conversion of Pitt County Memorial Hospital into a privately- owned, nonprofit agency? That money was not part of the original + budget, and could be used to help alleviate the problems that Mental [Henn facing the ve aa woul keep peopl ntheirob, Pode We ave oth symhetc and 100% human hai! yk { |2) Couldn't they apply for either a state or federal grant, stressing the Greenville Blvd jurgent need of ALL the services Metal Health provides? 13) Couldn't they go through the budget with a fine tooth comb and }¢liminate all the wasteful spending that occurs? In this fiscal year, J over $5 million was earmarked for environmental protections such as 44) Shouldn't they re-prioritize what they're doing? Perhaps Farmville (Rt. 264 Alt, Rt.13) |These are just a few suggestions I would like to make to the - Wigs & All Kinds of Hair (Silky, Yaki, Deep.....and Braiding Hair) * » ‘them. wre | Gui Sun. a eligibility for Medicaid checked. All of this resulted in a great deal of lost revenue and a large write-off of accounts receivable as bad debt. The Mental Health Board discovered that information on program performance and pending State corrective action was not being forwarded to them. As a matter of practice, the State was sending all correspondence pertaining to Pitt Mental Health to the Mental Health Director. Neither the Mental Health Board nor the Board of Commissioners received a copy of concerns about the agency. Following the retirement of the Mental Health Director of 23 years, the current director was hired with the express charge of correcting the identified problems within the agency. so It is critical that citizens understand that the State charges the Mental Health Board and Mental Health Director with running Pitt Mental Health. The Mental Health Board, not the County Commissioners, has the legal authority and responsibility to manage the agency’s finances, to provide or cut services, to oversee the daily operations of the agency, and to hire/fire the Mental Health Director. State laws limit the role a county can play in the oversight of such State agencies, making them difficult to control at the county level. The Board of Commissioners has the authority to appoint citizens to the Mental Health Board and to approve the amount of county dollars allocated to the agency. Beyond these appointments and the annual allocation of dollars, the Board of Commissioners has little control over Pitt Mental Hedlth. This year, the Board of Commissioners gave Mental Health an increase of five percent in County dollars and also instructed Mental Health to aggressively pursue money due to the agency and to correct its poor billings practices. It was later determined that projected revenues were too high and that adjustments were needed to bring expenditures in line with revised revenue projections. Restricted revenues were also being co-mingled with unrestricted revenues. ile corrections are being made, the situation has resulted in a deficit of almost °2.8 million this year. \New billing and collection procedures have been and are being implemented. Unfortunately, nothing can be done to wipe out the total deficit for this year. While the expected shortfall has been trimmed to about *1.8 million, covering this expense would double the amount Commissioners initially gave the agency. The State is also being asked to help pay this cost, since it bears a lot of the responsibility. To further complicate matters, the Mental Health Director has also determined that the productivity of the agency's workforce is very low. It has been estimated that clinicians spend only one third of their time with patients, a reasonable standard being at least sixty percent. Having clinicians out-posted in satellite clinics compounds this problem. Thus, Mental Health is looking at changing this practice, in an effort to improve Productivity and balance expenses with revenue. Deciding whether or not Commissioners should pay for Mental Health’s budget shortfall, requires an understanding of Commissioners’ responsibilities. Pitt County's budgeted dollars for Mental Health ranks seventh in the State. Commissioners must balance the fiscal requests of more than 25 departments and agencies and a number of affiliated organizations. They must consider the needs and desires of the 126,263 Pitt County citizens they represent. The Board of Commissioners faces a constant dilemma of not having sufficient money to cover all of the programs and services desired or needed by Pitt County residents. For instance, water and sewer, and education are very pressing needs in the County. In these areas we are not in the upper number of counties in funding and need to catch up. Thus, the County is requiring Mental Health to bring its expenses in line with its expected revenue. Knowing the seriousness of the situation, the Mental Health Board, which makes the decisions for Pitt Mental Health, has determined that a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) is necessary to balance its budget. As County Manager, I agree that this action is necessary, but am fully aware that nothing can totally compensate for a lost job. I regret that the situation has reached this point. The County continues to recommend additional ways to make productivity and budgetary improvements at Pitt Mental Health, but these decisions must be made by the Pitt Mental Health Board. To date, they have made some very tough decisions and are trying to fix their own problems. I appreciate their efforts and feel confident that, together, we can return Pitt Mental Health to a séwpd, fiscal and clinical position. ONSULTANT Realtore Pe coun inge Notary Public What's even better than getting a tax refund from the IRS? Getting a fast tax refund----in half the time it usually takes----when you use IRS E-file to file electronically. If you're due for a refund this year...call D. D. GARRETT. They're an authorized IRS E-file provider. IRS E-file is accurate...and twice | . : as fast! Call D. D. 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Haynes As we prepare to enter a new millennium one must wonder what the next century will mean for race relations in America. During the last 350 years America has had to deal with a number of vexing issues and has faired extremely well. During this time span there have been countless inventions and pat- ents developed to improve the quality of life for millions of citizens throughout the world. Vaccinations have been developed and medical technology perfected to the point where the average life of a human has increased innumerably. In spite of the tre- mendous gains in health and technology that this society has witnessed, we as a nation have yet to solve the issues associated with racism and prejudice. Recently released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicate that of the 8,049 hate crimes reported in 1997, racial prejudice accounted for 59 percent of the crimes, with the vast majority of the victims being African-American. Eight e were murdered in 1997 in hate crimes, including five murders attributed to race. Included in the 1997 data was the burning and beheading death of Garnett Johnson of Virginia. The FBI data and the grisly murder of Garnett Johnson clearly indicate that racial prejudice is pervasive throughout American society. Demographers predict that by - the year 2025 persons of color, African-Americans, Native Americans and Asian- Americans, will comprise the ma- jority of the population of the United States. Only time will indicate this country's response to the changing demographics but, without a national strategy to address issues associated with race and with an erosion of affirmative action programs, it appears that we as a nation are positioning our- selves to regress in efforts to promote equality for all. I believe that America's inability to effectively deal with issues of race can be attributed to the fact that the majority of Americans HAIRCUTS WEAVES "WE STYLE, YOU SMILE" ELINDA'S AND SCRUNCHES LOCATED AT 3400 S. MEMORIAL DR. PLEASE CALL 355 - 8383 FOR APPOINTMENT TUESDAY - SATURDAY OPEN|_ "WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR}; Hispanics, American society. als want no ties to the past when it ' comes to issues of race opting instead to propose solutions t of America's troubled racial past. What is needed at this point in our history is an honest dialogue about issues of race in America. That dialogue cannot and will not occur if the majority of Americans remain in a state of denial about the negative impact that racism has had and continues to have on our society. Dr. Brian L. Haynes is President of Brian Haynes Training and Development. Specializing in pro- viding motivational speaking, di- versity training, _ leadership development and team building seminars and workshops. 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On one page stood Allen Iverson: young, confident, draped in gold and diamonds, covered in tattoos and wearing an afro. On the ite side stood Dr. J (Julius Erving), also wearing an afro, yet noticeably more low key. Tired of all the controversy surrounding his ap- ce, Allen made a statement: "I dress the way I want to dress, I look the way I want to look." While he knows that people tend to - assume that he's trying to portray ' some type of gangsta or thug - image, he is quick to deny it. "It's ‘ not about that. I guess I am hip I'm 23 years old and maybe who have negative opinions on his appearance, most felt he was rtraying a negative role model | | ‘po - for Black youth. Personally, I ' believe he is a product of negative role models, although that does not mean that he can not become a positive role model for other young Americans. Many of today's yout aspire to obtain the level of wealth that he achieved, while maintain- ing their hip hop look. However, : rather than selling drugs or com- ‘ mitting crimes, he is showing young men and women that there DMX, a young up and coming} rapper who has one of the hottest | CDs on the market, which is Flesh | of my Flesh, Blood of my Blood. | The ad included a picture of DMX § soaking wet covered with blood. f What bothers me is that I see more } and more Black youth being misdi- rected by dark gothic images which seem to be quickly gaining intense popularity in the young Black community; at one time, it was an issue that only affected White communities. With the success of rap music, 2 well as the instant stardom and cash rewards of becoming an athlete, Black Americans seem to} be turning to these types of careers as a way of escaping their condi- tions, as opposed to trying to compete for a college education. Have we, as parents, somehow led our kids to believe that this is a viable alternative to higher educa- tion, or has America proven it to be true? Black America is comprised of several types of diverse individuals from businessmen to rappers. I would love to see the spotlight one day change, and be taken off rappers and athletes, and focus on our young leaders, and perhaps offer our children different alterna- tives. But, as each generation has proven, time changes all things. Like the evolved hippies of the 70's who once preached words of peace and love and are now corporate] lawyers negotiating hostile take-f - are alternatives. overs, young Black America ‘must f . As I continued to flip through } advertising-sales | Black papers, an i Network, of Carlsbad, Calif., the | biggest ad-sales rep for the Latino } print market, signed an agreement } with the Newspaper « a 4 qu eee Ses eee we * 8 . e; the magazine, I also couldn't help but notice an advertisement for Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County is seeking applicants for housing. Persons from all Pitt County areas are encouraged to apply. There is an immediate opening for 1 - or 2'- family household in Greenville. Qualifications for applying are the need for better housing, the abilityto repay the Habitat mort- age and the willingness to work in partnership with Habitat. Please call ‘ the Habitat office at rn (252) 758-2947 for more information :iniin also grow and find their own} identity as well. The Minority Voice: April 1 - April 14, 1999 2 By DANIEL GREBLER NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Hoping to capture a bigger slice of the of groups for Black and Hispanic newspapers on March 23 an- nounced a partnership with a newspaper sales and marketing New York-based Amalgamated Publishers, Inc. (API), the largest resentative for Latino Print I service with a national reach. National Network, which represents about 1,700 papers nationwide. NNN is funded by the 47 largest U.S. newspapers and operates un- der the auspices of the Newspaper Association of America. Under the pact, which is effec- tive immediately, NNN will be the exclusive partner for national newspaper ad sales targeting ethnic markets in seven advertising cate- gories: Automotive, computers, cosmetics and toiletries, food, pack- aged household goods, drugs and remedies and liquor and beverages. No funds were exchanged in establishing the partnership, but . commissions will be shared, offi- cials said. No financial details were released. "Advertisers and their agencies have asked us if we had a way to a aowepaect advertising market, two e largest advertising-sales | deliver certain markets, notably Afican American and Latino =‘ markets," — Nicholas Cannistraro, president and general manager of NNN, told a news conference. . "We think we now can offer a very complete menu of product for our advertisers with only one phone call and one contact, to take the pain and the mystery out of doing business with newspapers." Jim Rouse, President of North Carolina-based Jim _ Rouse Communications and publisher of The Minority Voice newspaper, says it's about time a partnership such as this was formed. "Too many companies have a long-standing habit of ignoring the minority communities,” said Rouse. The non-urban dictates they use allows them to be selective about who they want using their products. I've said for years that the different minority groups can achieve more together than separately. With this partnership, we're effectively saying that we won't be ignored any longer." Rouse's Minority Voice newspa- per has been a member of the association of North Carolina Black Publishers for years. "We've worked very closely with Webb-Patterson, a Black advertising agency, in order prove to national advertisers that we can't be ignored,” Rouse said. They've helped us land such clients as CP&L and First Citizens Bank." Non-urban dictates are unofficial company policies restricting them from targetting minority markets. Amal Publishers repre- sents about 210 of the nation's 350 | daily and weekly Black newspapers for national advertising. Its services include order placement, material handling, sales, marketing and merchandising support, as well as media research, promotion of ad strategies and graphic design. The Latino Print Network, estab- lished in 1996, is the official sales coordinator for the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP). It represents more than 100 Hispanic newspa- pers and publications, with com- bined circulation of more than six million. "We're going to see some huge areas of growth in corporations that are traditional newsprint buy- . ers," said Robert Armband, NAHP vice president for marketing. "The fastest-growing industry inside of U.S. publishing is the Hispanic publishing industry. This is where the new readers are coming from, and I think all the brand managers will have to utilize print." Kirk Whisler, general manager of LPN, said the growth of the Latino press has been rapid. The industry has grown from 232 publications with a total circulation of 955,000 in 1970 to 515 newspa- pers with a circulation of 12.5 million currently, he said. "With that kind of growth, it's no mystery why all of a sudden the local are starting to pay attention to the (Latino) marketplace," Whisler said. He said that five years ago, the majority of the group's could not print four-color ads. But 70 percent are now able to take such ads, with the number increas- ing weekly. "In essence, the NNN can now further their position as a turnkey operation in newspapers," said Richard Splittorf, sales director for the American Association of Advertising Agencies’ Agency magazine. "They can go out and say 'We are a one-stop shop’ -- You can buy the 1,700 dailies, and we also have access to and information on these multicultural papers as well." | Splittorf said an advertising agency media buyer seeking space in five select markets might prefer to deal with one of the individual firms representing newspapers in those markets. "But if it's the top 50 markets, it's easier to go to NNN." Ernest Pitt, API chairman and CEO, said his organization started thinking about partnering with a larger group six to eight months ago. "We think that through this partnership, we will be able to communicate to corporations in a way that they can understand that Black newspapers are viable and able to reach the customers," he said. WASHINGTON, /PRNewswire/ -- African-American college students today are as active or more active in their communities than their par- ents' generation, but see a lack of adequate education programs, sex- ual issues (AIDS, sexually trans- mitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy) and still-pervasive ra- cism as threats to improving life for African Americans, according to respondents to a survey given to students at nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by the Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA). "We're looking at the next ‘generation of African-American eaders in this survey," said Darold Johnson, Director of CPA's Southeast Policy Leaders Forum. "Contrary to popular. perceptions, public service and working for the greater good are important to young African-Americans. Their voices have been overlooked even though we know their counterparts in previous generations changed the world. We've got to listen.” . Nearly 60 percent of those polled at Bennett College, Clark Atlanta University, Florida A & M University, Fort Valley State University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Morgan State University, North Carolina A & T University, Southern University and Spelman College responded that they partici- pated in volunteer activities not sponsored by a fraternity or soror- ity. This contrasts to perceptions of Mame es with Aten Reo on pie ata WASHINGTON, DC --- NAACP President and CEO Kweisi Mfume and several other civil rights leaders asked Attorney General Janet Reno during a March 22nd meeting in Washington, D.C. to have the Justice Department take a pro-active stance in reviewing po- lice brutality cases. Mfume said: "Brutality such as that in the case of the police killing of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed West African immigrant, tarnishes the honor of the badge. We wanted the attorney general to understand that this kind of injustice is wrong." Reno arranged for the meeting with Mfume after he called for more direct action and intervention last month by her office and President Clinton. Mfume said, "The President's radio address (on March 20) concerning police bru- tality was good, but we expect more advocacy on this issue from the White House." Mfume said the attorney general "promised to commit resources” within the Justice Department to ficial ss cases. He called this a good first step" while outlining several directives aimed at curbing the escalation of the police brutality crisis in communities of color. "I want the Justice D ment to conduct federal fact nding hear- ings on alleged police brutality and misconduct when the charges first surface and to withhold federal Coa aly of police braalty" guilty of police brutality." Mfume said, "We also asked for White House for intervention in helping to establish uniform crite- ria for police stop and frisk swpeniy : profiling of suspects; strip searches of suspects." Additional NAACP initiatives call for: 1)The President and Attorney General to quickly develop a . process, if necessary through ex- ecutive order, whereby federal law enforcement dollars can be with- held from those police departments that have an unusually high num- ber of brutality complaints or a significant number of unresolved or pending complaints of brutality or excessive force. 2) Congressional leaders of both parties to immediately follow through and fund the provision of the Crime Control Act of 1994 that provides funding to allow for the accurate collection of comprehen- sive national data on the use of excessive force oy police. This would also include data on the number of people killed or injured by police shootings or other types of force. Although the provision has been mandated, it has yet to be funded. . 3) States to work together -pref- erably through the Conference of Governors- to develop a uniform set of procedures and a process for the establishment of countywide or citywide 4) Police Civilian Review Boards that have both subpoena and investigatory powers. Representatives from the National Urban League, National Leadership Forum, Anti- Defamation League, Human Rights Coalition, Rainbow Coalition, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the National Asian Pacific American Consortium also attended the meeting. Founded in 1909, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. \ young African- Americans as less active than their civil rights activist counterparts from a generation ago. Among the other findings: -- President Clinton is the national political leader most admired by _Tespondents (23 percent), followed by Jesse Jackson (5 percent); -- Improving public education (23 percent) and economic _ self- sufficiency (19 percent) are the two most important strategies for im- proving the lives of African- Americans, -- The majority of students polled responded that they are registered The survey was conducted by CPA's Southeast Policy Leaders Forum on college campuses from October 1998 to February 1999. CPA's Youth Voices project has worked to increase the involvement of young people in their communi- ties. The Southeast Forum brings together community activists and state legislators, and convenes African American students in the southeast to find solutions to the challenges facing African- American communities. The Center for Policy Alternatives is the nation's leading non-partisan, non-profit progres- sive policy and leadership develop- ment organization working to move to vote (79 percent). ideas to action across the 50 states. Reading is Nnrenwulera exer Knowledge is power! 1988 Chevrolet Corsica 4 Dr. Auto., V-6 .99 per v Sale Price $2,995.00, $499 Down+ Tax+ Tag + Doc Fee. ees 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr., Auto. $39.99 per wk Sale Price $2,995.00, $499 Down+ Tax+ Tag+Doc Fee. eens : I |1989 Ford Mustang Convertible $49.99 per wk Sale Price $3,495.00, $499 Down+ Tax+ Tag+ Doc Fee. : = 1991 Geo Storm Auto., A/C "$46.99 per wk Sale Price $3,495.00, $499 Down+ Tax+ Tag+Doc Fee. oe . 1992 Isuzu Pickup Air Cond. $46.99 per wk Sale Price $3,995.00, $999 Down+ Tax+ Tag+Doc Fee. 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Diabetes is the leading cause of - blindness. Diabetes is diet-related. Reduce your intake of sugars; eat fewer sweets. 7. Most doctors agree that high blood pressure is usually caused by one of the three S's: Salt, stress, and smoking. 8. Don't use the salt shaker. 9. High blood pressure can and should be controlled by good nu- trition, exercise and stress reduc- tion. 10. Too many soft drinks and hamburgers are health robbers. 11. Arthritis means inflammation of joints. Regardless of the kind, cod liver oil helps . Take a table- spoon just before going to bed. 12. Your daily diet must also con- tribute nutritious elements. 13. If you are arthritic, drink your coffee black. Heavy use of cream and sugar complicates rheumatoid arthritis because it causes more rapid deterioration of an already about 65% sugar. Avoid all substi- tutes. 14. Drink herbal tea. It has the natural healing power of herbs, with no additives and no preserva- tives. Instead of sugar, try adding some honey. 15. There is nothing "soft" about soda pop. These bottles and six- packs contain harsh, harmful in- gredients. Look at all the contents. You have artificial coloring, artifi- cial flavoring, preservatives and sugar. It has empty calories. Then you have the allergic reactions. 16. 200 children in too many cases found something in soda pop as the cause of an allergic response. If you give up carbonated bever- ages, you can avoid allergies and many illnesses. Why trade your health for a few fizzy drinks? 17. Water, preferably warm, can serve as a mile laxative and will help flush your kidneys. It also contains minerals and other help- ful properties. 18. Drink water on an empty stomach, early in the morning, or four hours after dinner, just before 19, Milk hais all "the perfect food” and it has fine qualities. Each vitamins A and D and it even con- "tains a percentage of butter fat. 20. Become a milk drinker, if you want to avoid a heart attack, or a stroke. Milk can improve the qual- ity of your arteries. Whole milk, not skimmed milk, not chocolate 21. Cod liver oil is your weapon. 2 tablespoons of whole milk--add one tablespoon of pure cod liver oil. Shake vigorously for 10 sec- onds. Drink the mixture immedi- ately on an empty stomach. Use a baby food jar for the mixture. (For those with arthritis). 22. To lose weight, eat unflavored yogurt ----fewer calories. 23. Frying is detrimental. Eating too many fried foods makes you more vulnerable to the growth of gallstones. Broil, bake, or steam instead. 24. Throw away those pots and pans made of aluminum....they are a threat to your health. 25. Cook with/in stainless steel, (SOURCE: Dale Alexander, Arthritis and Common Sense #2) ASSORTED THOUGHTS: Teaching manners is the job of parents, not child care providers. Grandparents VS Grandchildren: Under what circumstances should grandparents rear their grandchil- dren "Cigarette smoking is responsible for 419,000 deaths per year in the United States. It causes cancer, heart disease, emphysema, bron- chitis, poor circulation, fatigue, smoker's cough and smelly hear, breath and clothes. It produces wrinkles and stained yellow teeth and fingers, and reduces your sense of smell and taste. And you don't get all of this free. It actually costs you money; a pack-a-day habit is more than $800 per year, two to three packs per day can run into thousands", ---Robin Stoloff, a South Jersey health reporter. Reverend Dr. George Hawkins The Bible lists numerous spiri- tual gifts or commonly called "gifts of the Holy Spirit." Some interpret- ers list them as natural gifts (such as speaking, serving others and showing mercy) and the supernatu- ral gifts (which include performing miracles and speaking in tongues). Still, other Bible interpreters insist that there are nine gifts of the Holy Spirit which can be put into three categories: the Power gifts, the Vocal gifts, and the Revelation Bis | | The Power gifts do something, such as having a special faith, having a git of healing, and the working of miracles. The ministry of Jesus Christ today recognizes all of these as evidenced by the scripture: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you" (Acts 1:8). The Vocal gifts are gifts that say somethingm such as the ability to prophesy, to speak in tongues, and to interpret tongues. The Revelation gifts reveal something. They are the message of wisdom, the message of knowledge, and the discerning of (or distin- guishing between) spirits as they relate to past, present, and future happenings of the plan and purpose of God. The Apostle John possessed this gift as he wrote the Book of Revelation. "Write therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later." (Revelations 1:19). No one person had all of the Spiritual gifts in biblical times and Spiritual Thor no one can have all the gifts today. They operate as the Spirit wills, wherever and whenever He wills. God may choose to give certain gifts to certain people for the Lord's service today, just as He did in biblical times. “But all these worketh Pract ae and the selfsame pirit, dividing to man severally as He “wille" (1 Corinthians 12:11). Some insist that the supernatural gifts were limited to the Age of the Apostles, but the Believers in Jesus Christ's ministry know that the gifts have been and will be present in the church throughout her history right up to the present day. "God is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). We can't work up the manifestations of the Holy Spirit by our own doing. "Not by nor mi saith the Lord” (1 Corinthians 12:31). The Bible says "You eagerly desire, you earnestly covet spiritual gifts" (1 Corinthians 14:1). As you make yourself available, be willing and obedient, and make If a yielded vessel, the Holy Spirit may choose to use you as an instrument of His supernatural ministry to cast out devils, heal the sick, and raise the dead. God can and will work through you to perform His works. ght, but my Spirit Dr. George A. Hawkins is the pastor of the Tabernacle Church of Deliverance in Greenville. Real Guts: Refuse to lower your standards to those of the crowd. What you put in your head can never be pulled out by the Ku Klux Klan, Congress or anybody. NEVER ASK ADVICE FROM: 1. People who don't really know you. 2. People who know you, but aren't truly supportive. 3. Colleagues at work, even if you sense your restlessness is not spe- cifically about you. 4. Relatives who have a precon- ceived notion of who you are and what you need. . 5. Friends who have a stake in keeping you right where you are. 6. Anyone with an ax to grind. 7. Anyone who will condone your attempts to procrastinate. Read the Word of God and know the t NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Greenville Housing Authority complies with all federal and state housing laws. Th e Authority does SEAMS UNIQUE Alterations & Sew Much More Program is observed. TDD . 2 115 Red Banks Road service is available for the deaf. Greenville,N€ 27834 eee (252) 321 -2367 (252) 329 - 4009 EQUAL HOUSING not knowingly discriminate with regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, handicap or familial status. Compliance with 504 HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR DASH? I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning...to the end. He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. (1900-1970) For that dash represents all the time That she alive on earth... And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard... Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enou To consider what's true and real, And always try to understand The way other people feel. OPPORTUNITY Meron * No Credit And be less quick to anger, And show iation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile... Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. 4 So, when your eulogy’s a die With your life's actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash * Bad Credit 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 C YES, | would like a 12 month subscription by mail for $40.00 * Established Credit Use your tax return money toward the purchase of your Dream Car! { Name: Address: City: "Winning the World Over’ LEWIS DIXON, JR. SALE REPRESENTATIVE Bus: (252) 758-0114 Toll Free: 1-800-654-3429 Fax: (252) 353-9229 HASTINGS FORD 3013 E. 10 TH Street Greenville, NC 27834 rr i | | i i i a a i i a 5 t ity Voice: April 1 - April 14, 1999 WW] yams, a salad bar, || took a small bit * proceeded ( | After the first bite, 1 knew | there how the angels di ran) back dined in Heaven. Where am I, you ask? Monte's Dining on the corner of Memorial Drive and West End | Circle. I had to meet the innovative CEO and owner of this much needed restaurant. I hurriedly met with Mr. Monte Williams and proceeded to ask the much needed questions: S WEEK'S CRITIC'S CHOICE: MONTE'S DINING As I stood there gazing in passion- ate amazement at the buffet in front of me, I suddenly felt dizzy. Would it, could it be as delicious as it ‘looked and smelled? I grabbed my plate even before the smiling, friendly waitress placed it on my ‘table. The buffet--a succulent ar- of soul food--stood be- fore me beckoning me with its lusty aroma. Smothered chicken, fried chicken, stew, spa- i/meatballs, corn on the cob, collards, potatoes, green beans, WHY A SOUL FOOD BUFFET? "I saw that it was much needed in the community and wanted to give diners a down-home environment with a taste of "Mom's" home cooking vs. fast-food. Lunch should be nutritional and at Monte’s we provide that with speedy service and a smile." WHO CHOOSES THE MENU? "My manager, David Miles, and Ms. Arlene Howard." WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS? Monday through Friday 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-8:30 PM, Saturday; Breakfast 7:00 AM-11:00 i AMES In jail and need to get out in a urry, Gardner's Bail Bond one you need to call !!! | | \| onding is the Ask for Herb or one of his professionally trained bondsmen. They will come and rescue you !!! Located at 1798 N. Green Street in Greenville. MMB al We Bal Call at 787 - 1421 1-800-768-1130 785-8900 enter# . Remember ! In Jail; We Bail ! 24hr service # Buffet 11:00 AM -8:30 PM; and Sunday, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. WHAT ARE YOUR ROOTS IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS? 22 years in the business. WHY? “I am looking to give back to the community some excellence and standards to live up to. I didn't ask to be a role model, I was destined to be one. If I have to be that trail blazer and shine that light for the child to see other alterna- tives than a life of crime, then that is what I will do." Mr. Williams tries to hire as many young people as possible to keep them off the streets. Dine In/Carry Out or Catering. Monte's is the place to be! ATMOSPHERE: 5 Spoons--Roomy, with nice background music FOOD: 5 Spoons--soul food buffet LOCATION: 5 Spoons--lots of parking, center of town SERVICE: 5 Spoons--fast/friendly COST: 5 Spoons--very reasonable - CONGRATULATIONS, MONTE'S DINING: You are a 25-Spoon Gold Award Winner! About the Food Critic As a veteran with 22 years of US military service, Ida "Marie" Andrews has probably tasted every cultural food around. Marie has traveled to countries such as Germany, Panama, Honduras, Korea, London and all over the USA. In each and every place she sampled foods, talked to the chefs and collected recipes. Now Marie resides back in Greenville, her birthplace and works at the Public Health Center. If you would like your restaurant to be critiqued and written about in the 'M' Voice, please contact the paper. About the rating system: 25 Spoons - GOLD 20 Spoons - SILVER 15 Spoons - ALUMINUM 10 Spoons - TIN 5 Spoons - PLASTIC Whenever good friends get together ... Ms. Mary L. Streeter and Ms. Patricia Short share a brief minute to catch up on all the "happenings" since their last contract with each other. (Photo by Jim Rouse) Businessman and Entrepreneur, Carl Booth (far left), owns Booth Detail car service in Washington, NC. Look for him right across the street from WIOW! 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A Pre-bid Conference will be held April 9, 1999, |} at 3:00 PM. in the Administrative Conference Room at Beaufort East 12th Street, Washington, County Ache Complete Plans and Specifications for this “HProject wi Evans Street, Greenville, North Carolina - 13746) during normal office hours on and after March 22, 1999. oe wet te ea > * * . 1% . *? * oe ow. * ° a2 * » 4, * i) 7 @@ “2% e+ ** oe @ 8% ‘ee 2.” SS ae es oa oe © ¥ * ee eee NN + . : <* @@ ew 2 2 6e ste * *, + * ** - Po available from The East Grou , PA, 324 South 7834 (252-758- They will be open for inspection in the Greenville office of The East Group and in the AGC-Ca Plan Deposit: $100.00 ; local NC offices of the following: inas Branch in Raleigh; FW. Dod . [Raleigh; CMD-Carolinas Branch in Ralei }]Rooms in Kinston. Corporation in : ECE Planning » Owner reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. 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The members of the 20th- Century Club are: BARNES, CHESTER BARNHILL; DOUGLASS BARRETT, WILLIAM "BRUCE" COLBURN, JESSE — CORBETT, NATHANIEL aT TAAL LAA "BRO" DANIELS, PPL Al CHARLIE JAMES DAVIS, Z ENNREST "LITTLE BOOT" il 17, 1999 DUPREE, ANDREW ob "HIKE" EBRON, WILLIAM 10:00 aim. - 12:30 pm. "TIGGS" GORHAM, J.C. . . .. . HAGANS, LAWRENCE The Human Race is a community fundraising event sponsored by the Pitt |] |] HOLLY, ARTHUR j . ici : ; HOPKINS, WILLIE Volunteer Action Center - a division of the United Way of Pitt County. The JOYNER” HOWARD LEE event features a 5k walk/run, children's games and activities, entertainment, |{ |]"JOY" MUDD, ROLAND a picnic and great prizes for the top fundraisers. Walkers/runners sign-up PATON AVION ENNIS participate, select the agency they would like to raise funds for, collect || |]PRIERCE, LARRY "POPE" ‘buti deni h . £ buildi . PORTER, CLAUDE contributions and enjoy the experience of building a stronger community. |] || SHERROD, WILLIAM f vou like to sign-up to walk/run please contact Nancy Pierson, Volunteer It }]"BILL” SHIVER, ROBERT Y Boer W P “Y ’ f SHIVER, WD _ SIMPSON, Services Director at 830-6271 © WILLIAM WILSON, HILDRED "SKINNY" Councilwoman Mildred Council with SCLC President Phil Higgs. + Wey sae Sines WOoCW The Mincritv Vcice \ewspaper Present We're pleased to announce that Washington's own WTOW-AM (Joy 1320) will be returning to the air soon! We'd like to thank the community for the support you've offered in the past, and hope to again have that support to keep this resource a part of the Washington community! DATE: May 13, 1999 TIMEs 10:00 A.M. = 3:00 BM. PLACE: Thomas Foreman Park (Comer of Memorial Drive & MLK Drive) * SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE WTOW JOY 1320-AM 903 Hackney Avenue Washington, NC 27889 (252) 946-1016 (252) 975-1320 Have you read the "M" Voice 2 I’m reading _ it now. 4 anctieemeeememmiteal » ® ve ’ Ate teed ka ty’ iy Per . “1 > ee ei i eee School of Embalming and Chapel Free Will Church, the Knights of Pythians Clearfield foster parents, Charlie and Marina ee ines of Teg Me Norcott attended Fleming Mortuary Science in New York former chai Baptist Church, pe No. 32, the Wisdom Chapter Darden of Ayden, NC; his foster Sunday, March 7, at Pitt County Street and CM. E High Ce al eee board. He had served as First No. 37 O.ES., and the Bachelors son, Daniel Worthington of Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Schools, and South with the Baker Funeral Home in Vice-President of the Funeral Benedict Club. Greenville, NC; as well as several sal Services were conducted Ayden High School. He served in Tarboro, N.C. - . Directors’ and _ Morticians He was married to the late nieces, nephews, other relatives Py Mach 12a ce Zon te Unied Sct Ney ding Me Nowat ase wn ot At eine Gach at Survon ince ns bate, , , at i ” Norcott an une: in : >, Free Will Baptist Church in World War Il. In 158, he grade Meme the South Masonic Lodge No. 77, Boston Norcott of Ayden, NC; his . ated from the American Academy Home. He was a member of Zion