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Sosne Greenville, North Caroli : - TEL: 252-830-4200 Superintendent a The Minority Voice: May 1 - May 15, 1999 _ merica -M | "Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come; you have to get up and make them." . C.J. Walker, first Black American millionaire by David C. Ruffin Unlike most of the other Black - men who came to Washington on - October 16, for me, travelling to the Million Man March meant taking a short walk from my apartment on Capitol Hill. As I walked, I recalled travelling to Washington three dec- ades ago to take part in the Civil Rights March of 1963. I was 18 then, at home in Pittsburgh on leave “from the Air Force before taking a - duty assignment in Japan. A delega- :. tion from my hometown left for the ‘: capital on a special train the night ' before the march. As the , train sped through the darkness, | noticed a man from my neighbor- Why We Marched "Why are you marching?" | asked him. It wasn't because he had been a social activist or because Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the march's leaders. It turns out that while serving in the late 1940s on ~ an Army post in the South, he'd been on a bus where another Black soldier refused the demands of the White driver to move to the rear. When the other soldier stepped off the bus at his stop, the driver ~ produced a revolver and shot him in the back. Then he closed the door, _ turned the gun on my neighbor, and ‘said, "Now nigger, what are you gonna do about it?” "Nothing," was his reply. The driver continued on his route, leaving the other soldier's still body where it fell. Unmarked murders of Black men were common in the South in those days. Attempts by my neighbor to get the U.S. military authorities to do something were in vain. But participating in the March on Washington was his way of finally standing up against the vicious slaying of a Black man he never knew. Then, we marched to end an American system of apartheid in which demeaning segregation, job - discrimination, disenfranchisement, and brutalization of Black ’ Americans were openly practiced, “primarily in the South, but in other parts of the country as well. In the ‘63 march, men and women, Blacks and Whites, entertainers, trade un- ionists, and clergy marched hand-in- hand. Since there were only five Black members of Congress and fewer than 300 Black elected ‘officials nationwide, a march was one of the few ways to have our voices heard. Most of the manifes- tations of overt racism that we marched to abolish three decades ago have been eliminated by the enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. So why did Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam, Rev. Benjamin Chavis, and other Black leaders call for a million African-American men to march on Washington in 1995? And why was the response so overwhelmingly positive? At the Million Man March, I found myself asking the same question | asked my neighbor on the way to the Civil Rights march 32 years ago: "Why are you - marching?" Marchers frequently an- swered that they came to Washington as an act of solidarity with African-American men from other parts of the nation. The march was a Spiritual pilgrimage too. I saw men weep at the conclusion of Minister Farrakhan's sermon on atonement and pledge for whole- some behavior. Some came to serve. Two paramedics from East Orange and Plainfield, New Jersey, supported the march by volunteering to staff an emergency medical station at the march site. Many marched to affirm their stake in this country and to express outrage at a Congress that cuts funds for Head Start and financial aid to college students while committing billions of dollars to prison construction. Indeed, a resurgent right-wing Republican Party that now controls the Congress and many state legisla- tures has launched an assault on affirmative action, and is working to dismantle valuable social programs. Even though the number of Black elected officials has risen to 8,000 in the last 30 years, the political clout African-American _ political leaders once enjoyed through the conventional political process has waned. Thus, as in 1963, the Million Man March was a way for Black Americans to assert them- selves through a less conventional form of advocacy. Yet, | saw no clenched fists. Instead, many hands were open and extended welcome and friendship. | met an engineer from Rochester, a Republican political consultant from California, an educator from Gary, Indiana, two businessmen from Seattle, and a subway conduc- tor front Manhattan. Members of the Nation of Islam’ stood erect in their white shirts, bow ties, and blue or tan uniforms or dark suits. There was a story in flags. Men walked under the stars and stripes; the green, blacks and red nationalist dy NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Greenville Housing Authority complies with all federal and state housing laws. Th not knowingly discriminate with regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, handicap or familial status. Compliance with 504 Program is observed. TDD service is available for the deaf. e Authority does EQUAL HOUSING Open Monday - Friday: 9-5 (252) 329 - 4009 OPPORTUNITY Since 1949 SAAD RENTALS 1-, 2+, and 3-bedroom housing units Real Estate 907 Dickinson Ave. Greenville, NC (252) 757 - 3191 Section 8 Accepted Washington NC 27889 all your financing needs, Whether you 1-800-335-2972 139 West Third St. er flag; flags with a white star and crescent on a red field; Jamaican flags, Dominican flags, and flags I've seen hanging in Episcopal churches. There were Alphas, Kappas, and Ques in colors. | didn't get to meet the men who walked from Philadelphia. Critics who charged, while the march was in the planning stage, that it would have an anti-Semitic focus were proven wrong. No one can induce a million Black men in this country to come to Washington from all those distances at their own expense to express anti-Semitism, race hatred, or separatism. Women 24 ee | | EI oa ™~ a, £ me MMe, Par © \ ja er ee In jail and need to get out in a urry, Gardner's Bai Bondi one you need to call !!! onding is the Ask for Herb or one of his professionally trained bondsmen. They will coma and rescue you II! Located at 1798 N. Green Street in Greenville. and White people who came to the march, though not invited, were made to feel welcome. I saw no. displays of hostility or sidelong glares. A local businessman who was there with his two sons, 11 and 8, said, "The majority of us are positive men with good values whose families are foremost in their lives. We are not the drug dealers they show on TV. Throughout history, we have helped build and sustain this nation." Some arrived at the Mall the night before, like one man wearing denim pants and jacket and carrying a small shoulder MMe Bal Call at 757 - 1421 1-800-768-1130 785-8900 enter# @ Remember ! In jail; We Bail ! 24hr service ® Frizzell's Plumbing Company 24HR SERVICE Water Heaters, Leaks, Sewer Drain Lines Commercial Residential New Construction Frizzell’s Plumbing Co. Circle 300 Clairmont Greenville N.C. 27834 (252) 757-0486 pg # 1-800-420-1158 er i Ul Pe Fe aes} an Marc October 16, 1995 -bag who said he was from Harlem, had just gotten off the train, and would look for a park bench to spend the night on. A number of men bedded down on the eve of the march in sleeping bags and blankets on the grass near the monument to Ulysses S. Grant. Many marchers were wise enough to bring young people. Kevin Parson, a teacher at St. Catherine's Middle School in Baltimore, brought 35 boys from the school's = Mentorship-to- Manhood program. He wanted the young men to carry the experience of the historic event with them for the rest of their lives. Other men brought their own sons, some small enough to carry on their shoulders. Fully a third of the marchers were in their teens and early twenties like the handsome collec- tion of high school students in black suits who drove up from Mobile, Alabama with their teachers. Hundreds of schools were represented--revered _ historically Black colleges, the Ivy League, and colleges and universities throughout every region of the country. Not all the youth at the march were wearing school colors; some had recently worn gang colors. I was personally moved by gang leaders who pub- licly asked forgiveness for the harm they had done to Black communi- ties and vowed to offend no more. What We Learned from the March Despite all the media attention the Million Man March received, many in this country, Black and White, are still trying to grasp its full significance for the future of Black people in this country. First, although much has been written about the pathologies of the Black male, the one million African- American men who came to Washington on October 16 were mostly mature, middle-class, and well educated. And they undeniably represent a potent political and economic force. To gauge the full size of that force, their numbers should be multiplied several times to include the men who stayed home and the women who weren't invited. This force has never been fully mobilized. Second, the march's success demonstrated (for anyone who didn't already know it) that a force of a million Black people can be mobilized to take political action without any assistance from outside organizations, as was the case with ‘the 1963 march, which was largely 30 Years Experience Parties Weddings Family Reunion Any Gathering underwritten by labor organizations. The Nation of Islam has shown that it has the infrastruc- ture to carry out such a mobilization today. Third, the Million Man March, followed by the selection of dy- namic Maryland Congressman Kweisi Mfume to head the NAACP just two months later, indicates that Black America will not acquiesce to the assaults on hard-won gains in civil rights and social policy. Indeed, these events bespeak a resurgence of Black activism that could redirect the nations focus back to racial inclusion and eco- nomic justice. And fourth, the large number of young men in their teens and twenties who attended the march was impressive. If Black America is indeed beginning a new movement of political activism, as in the civil rights era of the 1950s and '60s, the participation of young people with their energy, enthusiasm, and crea- tivity will be essential if that movement is to succeed. From now, and into the next century, many of the political battles will take place in cyberspace, the turf of young people. We should arm them with computers and let them wire the movement and put it on-line. The Million Man March brought hundreds of thousands of men to Washington, at their own expense, to assert that they are part of this nation, are the descendants of its builders, and have a stake in its destiny. These were good, strong men who contribute to their com- munities. Over 86 percent of them arrived in Washington already regis- tered to vote and politically active. To be among them was one of the . most affirming experiences of my life. The marchers represent a potent, relatively independent po- litical force that has not been fully mobilized. This force could be used to counter the excesses from the political right and follow through on the themes that emerged during the march: atonement, political activ- ism, scholarship, and celebration of what's good about ourselves. David C. Ruffin is a_ political analyst and journalist based in Washington, D.C. 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God grant me wisdom in knowing exactly what I need to do during this surgery, the separation of the skull of the Siamese Twins in Africa. Our children gain their sense of who they are, and who they will be, from their family. If we provide an appropriate environment, where communication is open and values are espoused, then our children will be far less likely to seek outside influences to determine who they are and how to behave. We cannot say one thing and do something else. We cannot tell our kids to "get your homework done on time" or "get ready for your test", if we pay our bills late, receive late notices or have our utilities cut off for nonpayment. We cannot expect our children to keep their rooms clean if our bedroom looks like a pig sty. You must start living what you say. Parents need to remember love. Children need love. No matter who we are or what we. do, we all need someone to give us unconditional love. That is the greatest single challenge of parenthood. When I speak to students, my message is on "delayed gratifica- tion". : We must learn to teach students with a long-term view, a Big-Picture Perspective. As human beings, we have been given the capacity to analyze, strategize and prioritize so that we can alter our circumstances. We can anticipate and plan and take action that will even affect our future. The average person spends more time planning his or her birthday party than planning his or her life. What we do with that potential will largely depend on three factors: our priorities, our principles, and our choices. People always find the time and the means to do what they want to do. Make marriage and family a prior- ity. There are two days in each month we call our “month- anniversaries": the date of our wedding and the date we began going together. We learn values and principles from family. PROVERBS 13:20: "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." In other words, the people we associate with influence those core principles on which we base our priorities. PROVERBS 6:32-33: "But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding; he that doeth it destroyeth his own souls. A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away." There's a simpler way of looking at it: | have never witnessed a happy outcome from an adulter- ous affair GRAMMAR FOR LIVING Live as the active voice, not the passive. Think more about what you make happen than what hap- pens to you. Live in the indicative mood, rather than the subjective. Be concerned with things as they are, rather than as they might be. Live in the present tense, facing the duty at hand without regret for the past or worry for the future. Live in the first person, criticizing yourself rather than finding fault with others. Live in the singular number, caring more for the approval of your own conscience than for the applause of the crowd. 4>154-1 tus ix~I Thrsoushts Dr. George Hawkins Exorcism, commonly known as casting out demons (devils), is a common practice among the evan- gelical church and the ministry of Jesus Christ today. Demons are defined as any evil thought, word; or act in mind, spirit or body that is not acceptable to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Matthew 15:19 reads: "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man unclean." Jesus himself performed exor- cisms (Luke 4:36; Mark 9:25). He commanded unclean spirits to come out. So did his disciples. Luke 9:1 reads: "When Jesus had called the Twelve (Apostles) together, he gave them power and authority to cast out demons, heal the sick and preach the gospel." The great Apostle Paul, with his gift of discerning spirits, exorcised a woman who had a spirit of divina- tion (fortune-telling) which is con- sidered an abomination to God (Acts 16:16-18). God has given this same anointing power today to those whom He has chosen. I have witnessed many times over and over in my ministry of who were demon- possessed", and the exhibitions are the same as described in Mark 9:18 which reads: "Whenever the evil spirit attacks him, it throws him to the ground, and he foams at the mouth, grits his teeth, and becomes still all over." I have seen them moan, groan, and even vomit as the unclean spirits leave them. In my ministry (which is a full gospel church), we embrace this practice because we know that the Holy Spirit does not enter into an unclean body. Therefore, our minis- try encourages cleaning up your life so that the Holy Spirit can enter in and help you live a spirit-filled life of joy, peace, and happiness in Jesus Christ. (NOTE: According to church history, around the year 250 AD, the church instituted a new order of priests trained as exorcists. But when the 18th century Enlightenment Period came about, the practice fell out of favor. Today it is one of the least practiced rituals of the Christian Church. Most mainstream Protestant denomina- tions have long since renounced it, and in 1972 the Roman Catholic church eliminated the "Exorcist" order altogether; —_ nevertheless, Evangelical, Pentecostal, and Full- Gospel churches today still embrace this order as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ.) Exorcism is an act that is practiced consistently in this minis- try. We who read the Bible and teach the Bible should be able to put into practice what we read. How can it be said that we are ambassa- dors for Jesus Christ and a demon- strator of the things that Jesus taught and not put them into practice? Churches are teaching theory and principles, which is good, but there is a practical side of the Word that needs to be demon- strated. | Corinthians 2:4 reads, "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power; that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." So then, if you will allow the Holy Spirit to have free course, you will be able to "cast out devils, lay hands on the sick, and speak with new tongues." (Mark 16:17-18). Bob Larsen of Bob Larson Ministries, quotes: "Someone has theorized that at least one in every ten persons today is possessed by demons and that the number is increasing as the world nears the end which is foretold in the Book of And, if you want a verb to conju- gate, you cannot do better than to take the verb "to love.” COMMUNITY NEWS City of Greenville Councilman Chuck Autry graciously served a chicken/barbecue dinner to the 25- member Retirement Living Class, Tuesday, April 27, at the Pitt County Council on Aging, 1717 West Fifth Street. Earlier, he gave common-sense wisdom to the group. Congratulations to Fire & Rescue Chief Raymond Carney on_ his retirement from the department. He handled his job with dignity and pride. We are proud of you, Chief Carney. May . your forthcoming activities be enjoyable, fruitful and prosperous. Mrs. Beatrice Maye is a Pitt County community leader, and a columnist for The Minority Voice. Revelation. The devil knows the gig end (Second Coming) is near so he jj must do everything he can quickly. There is more violence, poverty, 3 disease, abuse, pornography, and more suffering that is all building up to a climax that is to come. Exorcisms are not a show nor an act, but a persuasive method of 4 healing mind, body, and soul. If it happened in the early church, it can happen in our day as well. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever." Dr. George A. Hawkins is the pastor of the Tabernacle Church Deliverance in Greenville. of 3 Control hi | blood col high , Read the Word of God bad judgment." "Good judgment comes from experi- ence, and experience comes from -----Barry LePatner (Quote provided by Mrs. Beatrice Maye) nt Tey Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County is seeking applicants for housing. Persons from all Pitt County areas are enqouraged to apply. There is an immediate opening for 1 - or 2 - family J household ip Greenville. 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Brown, the author of The Shirt Off His Back, consented to an interview with The Minority Voice. Here's what was said: The MVoice: What is The Shirt Off His Back about? Parry Brown: It is a story of parenting from a Black male point of view, and the struggle of dealing with life on that level. It's a different twist on an old struggle. I wrote the book because | was tired of the negative images of Black men that exist in print media I wanted to show that there are many good brothers out there. and | wanted to tell their story. While it's an entertaining read, I'm making a point. MVoice: How would you de- scribe the book? Brown: It's got a lot of drama. a lot of romance, and a lot of comedy...a real good combination. MVoice: Is this your first pub- lished book? Brown: Yes. | originally started with short stories that just got longer and longer......... one short story I wrote, Sexy Doesn't Have a Dress Size: A Lesson in Love, made a huge impact in the reading community. {That book is} really about how | coped with being dark-skinned among color-struck people, as well as the myth that you have to be a certain size in order to be sexy. MVoice: Tell us about yourself. Brown: | give motivational speeches.......... It's a lot of fun. It can be very emotional. | think the Parry Brown (left), author of The Shirt Off His Back and Sexy Doesn't Have A Dress Size: A Lesson In Love, attended a book signing at Headlines II in the Evans Street Mall on May 10. Also present was her agent and friend, Blanche Valentine (right). (photo by Trey Bankhead) thing that is the most reward- ING... there was a woman in my class that was beat-down.....Stevie Wonder could see that she had no self-esteem.......... she said to me, after the first class in the seminar, that | had changed her life. The next time I saw her, I didn't recognize her. She was walking taller, wearing make-up. This is about setting people frree to be who they are. Get a photo album, and look at your relatives. If you can accept your family, who contributed to your genes, then why can't you accept yourself? MVoice: What's the quickest way for a woman to attract a man? Brown: I interviewed over 200 men. And the single most attractive thing about a woman is confidence. MVoice: What inspired you to go into that most insane of careers: writing? Brown: | know that it's a God-given talent. I'm on a mission. A friend said to me, "You can't change somneone else's life." And she was right.......but I can say something that makes them think about their life, and make them want to change it. MVoice: How long have you been writing? Brown: Since 1996....really, since | was six. I actually didn't start writing for other people to read until '96. My first story was Big Girls Don't Have to Cry, which was a short stoy about a large woman who met this gorgeous man, but she couldn't figure out why he wanted her. MVoice: What do you do in your spare time? Brown: | go to clubs to dance, I listen to music: R&B, modern jazz, anything soulful...... MVoice: Since you're a writer, can it be assumed that you read a lot? Brown: Oh, yes! I love reading novels by Black authors, but murder mysteries are my favorite! My favorite author is Mary Higgins Clark. MVoice: What about television? Brown: ER.....the only show that 1 faithfully watch. MVoice: There's a stereotype that romance authors don't have a romantic life of their own. How would you respond to that?’ Brown: (laughing) I have a new boyfriend. I was married for 22 years, but I probably only should have been married for ten. Then, I got into a short term relationship with a wonderful man, but he wasn't the one. My marriage going bad didn't jade me towards men. | got the freedom to do the things | wanted to do...my new man is a wonderful friend, I've known him for three years. Finally, this year, he said that he had to put it out there, ‘cause he'd been in love with me the whole time. MVoice: Many women seem to subscribe to the thought that a man has to have the car, the hugely- paying job, and everything before he is a "real" man. Brown: | don't care what a man does, as long as he does it well. More and more speakers are telling women that there are no good Black men out there. But, my question is, who defines "good." MVoice: How would you de- scribe yourself? Brown: I'm a romantic from the core of my soul, and a lot of what | put on paper is what | want out of my life. I fantasize a lot, but | also know how to go out and get what | want. | was an accountant before | got into this creative thing............... so | READ THI THI NEWS THAT YO NEED Te) KNOW Place: Monte's Dining 2217 S. Memorial Drive Greenville, NC 27834 Telephone #355-4045 When: Monday, May 31. 1999. Time: 5pm-8:30pm Headlines 752-3462 Mildred A. Council High Schools of Pitt County Graduating Class of 1999 “Achievement Celebration Reception" (A Sendoff From Your Community) Sponsored by: African American Businesses, Organizations, Churches, Alumni Associations, Fraternal Organizations, Professional and Civic Clubs, Individuals, etc.. To Reserve: Call Councilmember Mildred A. 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Brown: Discipline...youve got to discipline yourself to write every- day.....my time was to write from 4 to 6 every morning. MVoice: Living in Californaia as you do, what are your thoughts about North Carolina? Brown: I'm going to be relocat- ing to NC........ As a matter of fact, | was born in Wilmington! I'm in love with the greenery and the life- style...1 feel like I've come home. I'm definitely looking forward to building a home here. MVoice: If there was one phrase that sums up what you're about, what would it be? Brown: "Making a difference." I also started a non-proifit called Los Angeles Ebony Offline People: we provide computers for financially disadvantaged children. We'll be starting a North Carolina chapter in Winston-Salem very soon! MVoice: Thanks for talking to us, Parry! Brown: Thank you! I look forward to seeing everyone on May 10th! The Shirt Off His Back retails in bookstores for $14.95 in paperback. Get your copy now! :. Szchezuan Gardens I like to try new foods. I admit, I'm partial to Southern cuisine, but my horizons broaden at the aspect of new flavors tingling my taste- buds. I approached a restaurant known for its Chinese/Szchezuan buffet. | waited to be seated, not knowing what to expect. I placed my order for Pepsi and water (you will come to find out these are my only drinks to use in downing my favorite-- or worst-- foods) and proceeded to the astonishing buffet. Before me stood trays of succu- lent Chinese cuisine...... | heard them calling me: "Marie, taste me!" "Nooooo, taste me!" "No! Me first!" I felt pulled, as if the tray of sesame chicken had won. Then, | heard the Szchezuan green beans - calling me while the fried chicken wings, egg foo young, sweet & sour chicken, spring roll and the tempura vegetables staged a Holyfield vs. Tyson fight right before my very eyes. I grabbed a bit of each, and even tried a little of the Kang Pao Chicken . 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