| The Minority TING IS POWE Serving Eastern North Carolina Since 198! by: Frank D. Brown George E. Curry Black America is in a State Of emergency. African- \merican educators, elected officials, civil rights leaders. religious and spiritual lig- res, corporate executives, FommMunity activists and oth- CTS are being warned of a crisis from which our com- munities mav never be able (O recover” Some are saying this is Black America’s most pressing issue of this new. young millennium And ney are teartul it may resulf the creation of a perma- ent Black underclass. And OW that country is a nonth | | | , e, . * Dasi Lie na the Pit. emergency created b ine ’ attacks ade Center and the sept. 1] World Tr Pentagon. these voices are Black neel the pas We must wake ~ calling for PLITVETN it? Stee ther crisis. hae p right now, they +a’ before it's too late Ponder these recent statis- rics \bout two out of Cvery \iree Black fourth grade students Cal) Darers read lhes read below has ter cv ley eis and Darely Com- “f ~4 NOVEMBER 1- 16 , 2001 7 7 e eg hye Fe rs al Se as Fe- = € Fs ; Le » What You See Is What You Get, What You Read Is What You Know And Save. i prehend the meaning of most words This is according [oO the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the group responsible for issuing what is known as the na- tons report card \nd Black literacy levels are the lowest of all maior ethnic groups in the natior Further, the rate of African- American illiteracy has barely changed over the past decade. Think about it: A decade from now. how wil our children be able function in Uris rapidly changing > Ist centun information-ave society and vlobal CCONOMYS [his points to the need lor ~.\ *% ‘4 al mmediate, organized. 'r Tsecve j | > ’ > ry SUP ALE Ii COPOCLIIVe as sponse Recognizing this tne Nationa! New sp mower +4) ‘ F Publishers Associatin (NNPA) is attempting to ‘ ’ ; play a critical role. much as BLACK AMERICA MD. four-part series brings to- gether national voices of concern: We present infor- mation on innovative early literacy initiatives and ap- proaches, and tell the stories of Black communities that have organizaed and suc- cesstully taken control of their local school systems ‘ and established new educa- tional priorities. We de- scribe programs that cater to the special needs of our youth, and provide excerpts Irom a new National Urban League publication, " Read and Rise: Preparing Our Children for a Lifetime of success.” We report on the called education-reform leg- islation expected to be voted on by Congress later this month, and explain what this all means in this new era of segregated schooling. Indeed, recent studies show also SU- this group of Black publish slack wae LIPS Are aiready responding to this crisis Beginning this week. our inat our nation’s classrooms ers has throughout its 61- are segregated in numbers year history NNPA is the country has not seen presenting this groundbreak- since before the Passage of Ink series, focusing on how the landmark Brown v< Board of Education ruling in 1OS4 What are we going to do about it? BLACK DEMS CONTEMPLATE SWITCH THER PARTIES... ‘axe VYinette K. Price lraditiona! loval lack Democrats are rethinki v hye r rr, seus . } ot P Mei Practice ‘OO COMLCMpPta NO\ ify h\ a switch on young for the alternative party. Angered by the recent runoff campaign described as dirty and alleged to in- criminate Democrat Mark Green, some claim they will ‘teach them" a lesson by voting any other party but Democratic. Ihe public discussions stared immedi- ately after the recent runofi race, which pitted Reon, borough President and minority-favored candidate Freddy Ferrer against former Public Advocate Although it was a contest. Green raced ahead in polls reported during the final hours. Many attribute (sreen | COS the surge to the negative campaign that demonized Ferrer's prinicpal supporter. the Rev. Al Sharpton. as the future dictator and advisor to a Mayor Ferrer result Posters reportedly placed in communities displayed a Picture of Sharpton along- side the Puerto Rican candi- date, saying a vote for Sharpton. Rumors — had abounded that — Sharpton Would decide the next police commissioner as well as other key positions in cits government. Compounded with that, the New York Post repeatedly lampooned Sharpton as the chubby mouthpiece who ‘would speak for Ferrer if the Bronx representative were elected. reene promised a clean campaign, When ap- Proached about the abun- dance of negative campaign material, he denied any asso- ciation, saving he knew nothing of the posters or television ads that ruled Sharpton a liability ihe win for Green removed the hope of a minority mayor. fo that end, some minority activists are openly advocating a switch. “We ought to be like the other Zuys in showing intelligence Dy voting in a way that Says we are important.” Conrad Muhammad, head of A Viovement for C.H.A.N.G.E. said. “The Democrats have taken the Black vote for granted. We need to exercise a politi- cal option,” said Dr. Lenora Fulani, of the Independence Party Ihe option, Fulani ddvised, 1s for minority vot- ers [0 Cast a vote for Republican Miike Bloomberg She said he Offered the best prospect for a better New York \ithough Cong. Charles Rangel has not endorsed anyone else since he stepped oul for Ferrer. the New York resentative met with Bloomberg and is expected lo endorse the Republican. Vleanwhile, Bloomberg has been meeting with members of the minority community. last Friday, he met in Harlem with more than 20 members of the Black Press. [here he detailed his plans for the city and how he js Pel different from the current may Or. “| would meet with all leaders who have a constitu- ency,” Bloomberg explained to the reporters. He said while he would continue to champion the course of a safe city the way Mayor Rudy Giuliani has, he had a 4 number Of added programs he would initiate to keep the reputation of New York as the financial capital of the world. Bloomberg renounced racial profiling. He stressed edu- cation as a priority. He promised more housing. He vowed to keep businesses in New York. He promised to improve transportation. And he said he would work hard fO represent the 8 million residents of New York City. “An inclusive community” is what he pledged Punctuating that he did not Intend to query each individ- ual on how they voted before providing services, he said once elected he would have lo serve the entire commu- nits in addition to stopping into Harlem. Bloomberg's post- runoff! television outreach has been visibly aimed at the minority community. Featuring numerous African American faces. Bloomberg's — commericals contrast those of Greene's which seem to depict a less diverse New York City. Since the runoff elections Ferrer has accompanied Green on campaign visits to some communities. However, noticeably absent in TV commericals and on the trail is any image of New York's first African American mayor, David N Dinkins. Despite the fact, the former mayor has decid- edly avowed his support for his "friend" Green during his “Dialogue With Dinkins” segments on the Black- owned radio station, WLIB --- it is-only there that Green seems to enlist the support of the official. 7 ie so ay = + [he Archives of the From Alumni pose for our camer \V'Voice Newspaper The Greenville C.M Name the persons pictured and win 5 CDs Photo By Jim Rouse 7 ~@ Sa), . j * “ * ae ae -e = ee es tz ee sal eit ' 4 -_ a) ae sph Bar»: = ro = , 7 Ln ” We Encourage You To Get Out And Vote Because The Fight Is On Shown at the Greenville City Council Chamber are some of the candidates who are running tor the Greenville City Council seats. 'hey are shown answering Juestions for Mike Hoffman of WNCT. All the candidates encourage you to vet Out and vote November 6th and remember to mark their n S oF METY ames on your Daliots Photo By Jim Rouse ft- ‘ | i 7) + I's Time To Get Out The Vote , en candidates are running - ee ‘litical forum. Thirteen candids : i s waco) , pats es pont | = showed up il \W TOW studio tor a . tne rite . Our people sn J ‘ rr Washington city counch, ‘ ) “nnette are shown iv fo am. Ed Booth. Bill Booth. Mr. Briley and Judy aise ¥ yx them on > r . . - s . e.. . ' A ) | thestudio of JOY 1320. They all encourage you fo vole Tol Outside estudio VF . nine le we November Oth election day. “ove Photo By Jim Rouse wR e a — gl Grh ~w ~ = SCLC,,,,, ms Photo by: M. Adams « i YY ‘o> ; - oe > ’ y : . i .. ~ + 4 : ’ » , eae — - ” wile ad ' *s s+ « « - t GFPCESIOOS Wey x —~B@e Greenville Hilton Frida ‘ October 5, 2001 Seven of Clock in the Evening Or. C. ©, Bell, Moderator Rev. sf. C. Batchelor, Vier Moderator is NO. swimsatt svg a ~ os YQ aN’ Serves 18-2!) me : ip i Ra Ree >. irr b e Credit counseling, available . Uo) F. 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Most were empty envelopes; some have con- tained powdery substances. The purpose of these guide- lines are to recommend pro- cedures for handling such incidents. DO NOT PANIC !!!! Anthrax organisms — can cause infection in the skin, gastrointestinal system, or the lungs. To do so how- ever, the organism must be rubbed into broken skin, swallowed, or inhaled. A bioterrorist attack would most likely be in the form of aerosolized anthrax _ that could be inhaled. When anthrax spores are inhaled, a life-threatening lung infec- tion can occur. Disease can ate afte exposure the anthrax spores Excessive postage 2 Handwritten or poorly typed addresses 3. Incorrect titles 4. Title, but no name 5. Misspellings or common words 6, Oily stains, discolorations or odor 7. No return address 8. Excessive weight 9. Lopsided or uneven envelope 10, Protuding wires or aluminum foil 11. Excessive security mate- rial such as masking tape, string, etc. 12. Visual. distractions 13. Marked with restrictive endorsements, such as "Personal"Confidential" 14, Shows a city or state in the postmark that does not match the return addrsss. (Remember most of our mail is postmarked "Rocky Mount") If you receive a suspicious package, you should do the following: 1.D0 NOT trans open or empty t rt, shake, contents of any suspicious on or package. DO NOT clean up or fluids if spilled. DO NOT attempt to smell or taste or feel any un- = Gece : p enve- lope or package in a plastic mn trashcan liner Bn pow ge aia pa iblic Health Guidance contents. 3.If you do not have any container, then COVER the envelope or package with anything. (e.g., clothing, paper, trash can, etc.) 4.Then LEAVE the room and CLOSE the door, or section off the area to pre- vent others from entering( i.e., keep others away) 5.WASH your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading it to your face or skin. Remove heavily con- taminated clothing and place in a plastic bag that can be sealed. 6 What to do next....... * If you are at HOME, dial 911 to report the incident to your local pe enforcement agency and the local health department. * If you are at WORK, then report the incident to your supervisors immedi- ately who will call 911 to notify local police as well as the local health department, 7.Make a LIST of people who were in the room or area where Rn suspicious letter or © was reco nized. dive ans list to both the local public health authorities and law enforce- ment a 2 for follow-up investigation and advice. 8.Shower with soap and water as soon as possible. Do not use bleach or disin- fectant on your skin. /"‘haditiional Plane Class” ( Playing The Pana by wotes) —— VO Band Ob | ( Iastrumental) — ( Chlldren or Adult) } Classes begla week of Sept. 3.2001 For Further Detatl Call The Wooten School of Music 950-757-1023 Plan Now For Music in Your Life! | J Elect Pat Dunn ---City Council \ J At-Large Seat tf PROMOTING & WORKING FOR e Good growth (planning for quality of life in | neighborhoods; safety in cur homes: trafic contro!) e Promoting citizen involvement (evaluate services; | J establish visions) e Promoting and working together for all of Greenville SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Chair, Pitt County Board of Elections City Board of Adjustments City Human Relations Council President, League of Women Voters President, Habitat for Humanity Chair, Council on Aging Board of Cirectors Advisory Board of Directors of Strive Deacon and Sunday School Teacher Host for ECU international Students HONORS & AWARDS e Best-lrons Humanitarian Award e Citizen of the Year (Civitan Club) e ECU Outstanding Alumni NOV 6, 2001 TOGETHERNESS, ELECT MAYOR OF LAC NINTERVILL ~ Goals: Support Strong Education for all ages* GROWTH,DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIRABLE CHANGE Calvin C. Henderson........... * To build Winterville into a safe community* *Recreation pprograms for youths and senior citizens* *Uphold law enforcement and crime prevention* PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT CALVIN C. HENDERSON F i B Church...... Fun And Family Day at Mt. Calvary FW The children are our future !!! Shown above are some of Mt. Calvary's children singing and praising the g ory ci | NM ~.--- Lord. Photo by: © "> Fax: (252) 353-2364 “Timely Service for Those Untimely Circumstances” The Dream Lives Reverend Billy R. Anderson, son of the _ rector and embalmer. With 13 years of ex- late Governor Anderson and Willie Mae perience, Mr. Barrett is a professional in Washington Anderson, proudly an- the funeral service business, As office man- nounces that , - _ heisthe proud — owner of the Phillips Brother Mor- tuary located at 1501 W. 14th St., Greenville, North Caro- Now Booking Icebreakers, Deal Makers, Movers & Shakers! The Greenville Convention Center campus ‘includes the Hilton Greenville and the Ramada Plaza, providing 330 rooms. Our 74,000-plus square feet can accommodate events of all sizes, from major conventions and trade expos to group meetings and social occasions. + Center connected to Hilton Greenville via enclosed, climate controlled walkway + Advanced audio/visual technology + Exhibit booths equipped with private phone line, Internet access, and booth-to-booth communications + 2 loading docks with direct access to exhibit floor vie 12'x14’ roll-up doors + 22-foot ceilings + Well lighted, free parking + Convenient to business, medical, shopping districts as well as 30 restaurants and 1,800 rooms within the Greenville Area “Let's Do Business!” Forbooking information, os m Karen Johnson at (866) 485-2668 or visit orm greenvilleconventioncente:.com' , lina. Estab- lished 62 years ago, Phillips Brother Mor- tuary has a areas have grown to expect. the staff. The new isiaieaii staff is bring- ing many years of experience and integrity “to the busi- ness, Mr. Anderson has over 15 years of experience in insurance underwriting. Mr, Boris iow tech” Barrett will be lanta, Georgia, he is a licensed funeral di- ored, | : . } hillips Brothers fHlortuary 1501 W. Fourteenth St. ¢ Greenville, NC 27834 Telephone/Office: (252) 752-2536 : ager, Ms. Ellis Brown brings 48 years of experi- ence into the ! business. She is. a licensed fu- Mr. Anderson and his staff , want the citi- % zens. of Greenville, Pitt County and sur- rounding areas legacy in the community that Mr. Ander- to know that they are here to serve with son is committed to follow by offering “professional and caring services in time the same dedicated services that the ofneed for those untimely circumstances.” people of Pitt County and surrounding — Everyone is welcome to stop by and meet Services of- fered include: funeral pre-ar- rangements and pre-need coun- seling, life insur- ance for ages 0- 90, we insure anyone regard- less of pre-exist- ing medical conditions, out- of-state funeral arrangements, and grief coun- the business manger overseeing the day- seling, All burial plans and pre-need fu- _ to-day operations. A graduate of Gupten- — neral arrangements from any funeral home Jones College of Funeral Service in At- and insurance from any company are hon- EE es ed es OE, ee Se ce OR a ee OE ~Noria Namaz Don, make a move without me bee: a Resor Broke