Serving Eastern North Carolina Since 1981 May 28, 2002 = June 14, 2002 EPARATIONS Will money or an apology suffice? by Henry Gibbons Tri - State Defender Is an apology stupid? or is asking for money the best thing to do? That's what local Black activists and scholars said are the wnderlying mes- sages of the movement for reparations for slavery. Because of all the talk,anguish and discussion about slavery in America in the 137 years since it was banned, the nation has never formally condemned slavery, and apologized to Blacks for the deprivations it caused. So whether they agree or not that the government or institutions that benefited from slavery should pony up a financial settlement, local Blacks said the first step is an apology. "An apology would go far; that's where the healing starts." said Florida A&M history professor Larry Rivers, author of "Slavery In Florida: Territorial Days to Emancipation.” "We need to come to the table. say this happened beek then, it was wrong and we've gone beyond it. But Black people won't talk about it, [Black) people feel a void and feel they are not respected." The issue of reparations for slavery has become a gath- ering storm, even as Blacks disagree among themselves about the need. Only a whispered notion a few years ago, reparations now have the support of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America and a handful of politicians. In recent months, descendants, of slaves have filed suit against corporations - in- surance companies, banks, railroads - whose founding institutions profited from slavery before the 13th Amendment abolished it in 1865. Supporters of reparations point to the historical precedents. They note Germany and other European nations have made financial reparations to the victims and descen- dants of the Jewish Holocaust during World War II They note the U.S. govern- ment made reparations to Japanese-Americans who were interned in detention camps during World War II, and it made financial ac- commodations for Native Americans, who lost land during the colonization of America. Yet Blacks, fa- mously promised "40 acres and a mule" after the Civil War, have received no rec- ompense for _ slavery. "Blacks feel they never got what was promised,” said Barbara Rollins, a local activist. | "[Governments) delivered for the Jews, they delivered for the Japanese, why not for African- Americans?" Actually, supporters said, the reparations movement has been muddied by the belief it is about individual financial awards, or the modern-day equivalent 6f,,"40 acres and an SUV." They agree with critics who say it would be a logistical nightmare to determine which descendants receive for cash awards and how much each should receive. But they say money is needed to repair social con- ditions that remain the leg- acy of slavery: higher unemployment for blacks, fewer educational opportu- nities, unequal medical treatment, higher rates of infant mortality and dis- ease. They envision corpo- rations that benefited from slavery and the U.S. gov- ernment contrihuting to a fund that would help reduce those inequi- ties. "Don't give me money. | can afford to send my daughter to Yale," said Tallahassee physician Ed Holifieid. "But there are a whole lot of Black people who can't afford to send there children to college. There are a whole lot of Black people still caught up in the vicious cycle of Slavery in every parameter you can think of." Holifield said slavery repa- rations by the government are political “lost cause," because of the opposition by Whites and conserva- tives. But Holifield be- lieves corporations and universities such as Brown University, whose founder was involved in the slave trade, can be forced to make reparations through litigation. He noted suc- cessful lawsuits have been brought against many European corporations for roles they played in the Holocaust. "The same arguments made against reparations for Blacks were made about reparations for Jews,” Holifield said. And yet surprise, surprise, surprise. the Jews wound up prevail- ing.” Rivers counters,that the U.S. government could be held responsible for slavery in a court of law - and thus forced to make financial compensation. He said the Constitution's labeling of Blacks as only "three- fifths" of a citizen, and a constitutional —_ provision that made the slave trade legal for 20 years after the constitution was written in 1787, are evidence of the government's support of slavery. "| think the government was culpable,” Rivers said. "And I think the government has to be part of the solution.” Yet the real need, said even those who don't support reparations, is an apology. The Rev. Wilbert Hobbs opposes financial repara- tions as a waste of re- sources." He said the discussion about repara- tions diverts people from "issues of impact today to those of"years ago." But Hobbs agrees that Black Americans deserve an ac- knowledgment from there government that the institu- tion of slavery was wrong and a promise to continue overcoming the inequities it caused. " | think most Americans of color will be satisfied when America ad- mits its role in slavery and the historic discrimination against (people of color),” Hobbs said. "The real repa- rations would be for America to come out of denial." History of the 14th Amendment exhibit opens A iraveling! exhibit, ---- Marching Towards Justice: The History of the 14th Amendment of the U. S. Constitution, highlighting the struggle of African Americans for equal rights under the US. Constitution, opened in Nashville, Tenn. on May 17, which is the 48th anniversary of The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Brown vs The Board of Education case. That decision made segre- gation in public schools illegal. Roderick G. Gillum, GM vice president of Corporate Relations Diversity, attended the opening of the Marching Toward Justice exhibit. General Motors is a major sponsor of the Marching Towards Justice Exhibit. N.A.A.C.P. EDGECOMBE COUNTY BRANCH presents -1sf Annual Juneie Natim Akbarand Yolanda Thigpen, along with other to be held in Tarboro, NC stop just long enough for be at the Clark Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. %, ch this : 1h Celebration iS 2 owe izer's of the Juneteenth celebration se. This year the celebration will festivities will start at 10:00 am. We are reminded, " The purpose of freedom is to create it for others". Photo by Jim Rouse . | JABBERWOCK 2002 WINER ype = MISS JABBERWOCK 2002 SHONITA JOHNSON LITTLE MISS JABBERWOCK 2002 JIM ROUSE ne of the most difficult things for most of us to do is to admit to the shortcomings of our an- cestors. This is particularly true when these shortcomings have for generations been represented as virtues. There are those who argue that slavery was not the cause of the Civil War. It can be conceded will that a convincing argument can be made that it (slavery) was not the exclusive cause of that horrible conflict that continues to divide us. It is a fact, however, that had there been no slavery there would have been no war. It is also a fact that the Union victory not only precipitated the end of slavery ....it also marked the beginning of real economic op- portunity for people who mistakingly be- lieved they had a vested interest in fighting on the side of the Confederacy! That Union victory set events in motion that not only freed millions of slaves but poor and struggling Whites as well and this is the point that is too often missed. Slavery oppressed everyone except the planter elite who enjoyed its economic benefits. The only beneficiary of a con- Give District of Columbia residents. a voice, Coalition urges congress mericans across the country were shocked to learn that mil- lions of their fellow citizens were denied their right to vote in the November 2000 elec- tion. Most Americans do not know, howev- er, that for many years nearly 600,000 Americans — more than the population of Wyoming — are not allowed to elect rep- resentatives to Congress. Residents of the District of Columbia, a city in which@ majority of residents are African American, have no represen- tation at all in the U.S. Sénate and are allowed only a non-voting delegate in the House. “The absence of full representation for the people of the District of Columbia is one of the leading Civil Rights failures of our time,” People For the American Way President Ralph G. Neas said. “District resi- dents deserve the same representative gov- ernment as other Americans.” Neas joined Norton and others last week to discuss D.C. voting rights with Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. People For the American Way (PFAW) There is another war on the HIV/AIDS virus ood news from the land down under in the war against AIDS has surfaced. Researchers in Melbourne, Australia, are opti- mistic that a vaccine for HIV/AIDS will be widely available within 10 years. le wish the scientists well in their en- deavors, but would like to see them go to work and succeed in two concerns they mentioned with the perceived vaccine. One — that the effectiveness of the medication may be limited and two — that the cost of the vaccine may be out of reach for many low-or moderate-income people. First, results of the testing of 9,000 peo- ple currently participating in clinical trials in Thailand, North America and the Netherlands could be available as early as next month and then there would be an- other, larger trial that would be conducted over three years, according to an official of the National Institute of Health in the United States. We encourage the Institutes of Health to The Civil War: What if © the South had won? ‘yes! Pe ae oe Michael Adams: Editor — | “What you SEE iswhat you WOFCE | Cynethia Griffin: Assistant Editor get, What you READ js what ee M’Bulu Rouse: Ad Manager you know and save" federate victory in the Civil War would have been the planter elite. Poor and struggling Whites were not a part of the “southern culture” made possible by a slave-based economy. In fact, the probability is that had that economic system survived, poor Whites would have continued to have little hope of escaping their economic or social position. The philosophy of “grow more cotton so that you can buy more slaves so that you can grow more cotton” precluded any po- tential progress on the part of the poor (and often landless) Whites. Should the descendants of non-slave owning Whites be proud of their ancestors who fought and died to (as they perceived it) protect what little they had? Of course they should! Should they also, however, re- alize and accept the fact that their ancestors were blinded by a bigoted based philosophy of White supremacy? The answer again is For those who would argue that this was not the case, think about it honestly, There can be no other logical explanation for their involvement in the Civil War. leaders and members are joining the Lead- ership Conference on Civil Rights and oth- er advocacy groups to lobby senators to support the “No Taxation Without Repre- sentation” Act. Scores of D.C. residents, elected officials, and other citizens are par- ticipating. The bill, introduced by Norton, would re- quire full voting representation in the Con- gress for District residents, or exempt them from federal income taxes until those rights are granted. The Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Lieberman, D. Conn. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, Lieberman will conduct a May 23 hearing on voting representation for the dis- trict’s citizens. D.C. residents fulfill more than their fair share of civic responsibility by pro- viding critical skills that enable govern- ment to function effectively, serving in the nation’s military in times of war, and paying nearly $3 billion in federal income taxes each year. So far, more than 100 members of the House have signed on as co-sponsors of the “No Taxation Without Representation” Act. conduct research into how production costs can be held down, making the avail- ability of the vaccine possible for poor people and Third World nations, where the incidence of HIV/AIDS is highest. “There has never been more optimism than there is now that an AIDS vaccine can be identified,” a spokesman for the In- stitute recently told delegates at the sixth International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific. We hope the scientists can make it hap- n sooner rather than later, but also make it happen for the millions of people in the world, who cannot afford a cure that is in- ordinately priced. With nearly 22 million people in the world already dead from AIDS in the 20 years that we have known it to exist, and some 36 million people around the globe currently living with HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS, something must be done — and soon — to alleviate a situation that is more menacing to the world than any war — save a nuclear one. “Race was invented and defined by those who would divide and control all of us.” —Edgar L. Brown THE THE M' VOICE NEWSPAPER B AND SURROUNDING WEEKLY. WE OFFER Tile ONE CONSUMER VOICE NEWSPAPER PLATFORM | DESIGNED TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN, PRODUCTS TACK COMMUNITY Map OTHERS. WE SERVICE FES ieee yn WITH A CIRCULATION OF 18,600 PAPERS a ADVERTISING EDGE NEEDED TO REACH THE NUMBER THAT ARE OF CONCERN TO THE PITT COUNTY, COMMENTS NAACP, National Urban League educate the public by George E. Curry n recent years, the NAACP and the National Urban League (NUL) have been returning to their origins by plac- ing a greater emphasis on education, teachers, administrators, students, par- ents and government officials to close the gap between Black and White achievement. Spearheaded by NUL President Hugh Price, Urban League affiliates have been par- ticularly successful at organizing programs that honor academic achievement in the same manner that high school athletic banquets honor gifted athletes. The NAACP recently held its fifth biennial Daisy Bates Education Summit in Atlanta. Bates, a former field di- rector for the NAACP in Arkansas, led the “Little Rock Nine” past a mob to successful- ly desegregate Central High School in 1957. NAACP President Kweisi Mfume an- nounced at the Atlanta conference that just as it has sued major corporations that discrimi- nate against African Americans, the organiza- tion will now file complaints against states that refuse to help close the gap between Black and White student accomplishments. “Twenty-eight governors have pledged to join the NAACP and our partners in the ef- forts to reduce racial disparity and close the achievement gap,” Mfume said. “However, 22 states failed to respond by the May 20, 2002 deadline. The NAACP will file Title V1 complaints with the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice De- partment! against those states that did not sub- mit an equity in education plan.” Each state has been asked to submit a plan that will help reduce the racial disparity gap by 50 percent over the next five years. The NAACP is looking at five key areas: testing, graduation rates, suspensions, placement in special education and the lack of access to gifted and talented programs. States not complying by the Mav 10 dead- line are: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexi- co, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. John H. Jackson, NAACP national director of education, says the first complaints will be filed against Florida, Louisiana and Ohio. In Florida, for example, African-Americans make up 25 percent of public school students, yet are 44 percent of those suspended, 35 percent of those expelled and 48 percent of students earn- ing GEDs rather than traditional diplomas. Ac- cording to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office on Civil Rights, only 7 percent of Blacks are enrolled in advanced placement mathemat- ics and 6 percent in advanced science. The NAACP in its “Call For Action in Ed- ucation,” has announced a goal of reducing racial disparity in the nation’s public schools by 50 percent over the next five years. Among the recommendations made in the 42-page special report are: *Track and publicly report on the disparate distribution of school resources; *Federal, state and local educational agen- cies should aggressively recruit highly-quali- fied, certified teachers for high-poverty schools and provide them with multicultural teacher training, professional development, mentors and effective retention incentives, *Increase the number of early childhood pro- grams available to people of color and the poor; *Curb tracking programs and redouble ef- forts to place students of color in advanced placement programs and classes for the gifted -and talented; *Reduce class size, especially in urban schools; *Narrow the digital divide by at least 50 percent over the next five years; *Declare a moratorium on high-stakes test- ing of children until all states can guarantee that all students have an equal opportunity to learn the tested curriculum; *Provide more detailed information on racial and ethnic academic achievement; *Increase efforts to involve more parents; Develop effective strategies for interven- ing before a students is labeled “mentally re- tarded” or placed in special education classes; *Move away from overly harsh “zero toler- ance” policies that disproportionately impact students of color; *Give magnet schools priority over the es- tablishment of charter schools; *Oppose measures that would impose one- year structure immersion programs for stu- dents needing language assistance; *Increase funds to Historically Black Col- leges and Universities and institutions that serve Native Americans and Hispanics; Encourage colleges to target people of color for enrollment and retention, maintain affirmative action programs, increase need- based grants, and increase the number of Black doctoral candidates. At his press conference in Atlanta, Mfume said, “The NAACP reaffirms its commitment to continue the legacy of Daisy Bates by working to ensure that all students, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity, have equal access to quality education.” If George W. Bush really wants to be known as the “Education President,” he should quickly embrace the educational Strategies outlined by the NAACP and the National Urban League. That’s the best way to leave no child behind. (Curry is former editor of “Emerge: Black America’s Newsmagazine.”) by Arthur L. Webb here are but few individuals in Memphis and Shelby County who would not list racial divisive- ness as being near the top among problems that afflict our city. This problem, though it exists in varying degrees in other cities throughout the coun- iY, is particularly detrimental here because of the population ratios. People of color or African Americans, if you will, constitute more than 60 percent of the population in Memphis and more than 50 percent in terms of total Shelby County population. What racial divisiveness does to a city with this type of population ratio is that it prevents the evolution of a commonality of purpose and the establishment of common priorities. My grandfather often said, “If you clearly understand the problem, the solution is obvi- ous.” In Memphis and Shelby County | don’t | believe we clearly understand the m and as a result, solutions have eluded us. The problem of racial divisiveness can- not, because of its origins, bé si ly defined.’ Minimally, the problem has four interrelated parts. Its parts are i- cal, |, attitudinal and political. All four of these have historically interacted in ways that have resulted in to- day's negative environment. The Geographic Divide: Historically, the races in Memphis have Racial divisiveness in Memphis is appalling When major annexations to the city oc- curred during the latter part of the nine- teenth century, the majority of African Americans whose occupations were not agriculture related resided in Memphis. As the boundaries of the city moved east, the city residential areas became more segre- gated. Much of this was dictated by the fact that African Americans were typically less mobile because of economic limitations. Most African Americans who lived in Memphis were tenants as opposed to their being rty owners. Because there were few rental opportunities in the expanded territory, African Americans remained, for the most part, where they were. In addi- tion, Memphis’ government supported the erection of legal barriers to “mixed” neigh- borhoods and developed an official policy of segregated residency in Memphis by al- lowing covenants that prohibited anyone other than Whites to purchase homes in newly developed subdivisions. There might be those who would suggest that this was a sbeehoode - economic in- tegrity of neighborhoods. This suggestion vals not stand up under cross examina- tion, however, because re of the economic status of an African American family, that family could not, by law, pur- chase a home in any of those “covenant protected” College in Raleigh. "Come to me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for | am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matt. 11:28-30 Bishop James Lot Smith, the son of the late Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Madie Green Smith, was bom on August 1, 1925, in (Jones County) Trenton, NC. In the fall of 1930 he relocated to Pitt County with his father. mother, sisters and brothers. In 1949, he was united in holy matrimony to Martha Jones of Chocowinity, NC. In this union 15 chil- dren was reared. She preceded him in death on August 14, 1991. On September 11, 1993, Bishop mar- ried Minister Vera Wooten. They loved each other and dedicated their life to serving God. He leaves to cherish his lovely memories, his wife of 8 years, Minister Vera Wooten Smith of the home; his children: Jack Jones (Callie), Wlanhiantan NIC Daaenia Cc Penal (Ben) of Rocky Mount, NC; Larry Vaughn (Brenda) of Goldsboro, NC; Linda Council (Benjamin) of Brooklyn, N-Y, James Ivery Smith (Bettie), Marietta Grantham (Bobby). William Earl Jones, Helen Cox, Beverly Savage (Elton), Yetta Keys (Ruffin), Wanda Patrick (Dennis), Leo Smith (Denethia), all of Greenville, NC; Gloria Moore (Joseph), Martha Chamberlain (Melvin), | Carolyn Spencer (Zachariah), Thomas Smith (Vivian), Virgil Smith (Brenda), Gwendolyn Smith, of Grimesland, NC; one son: Jesse Lee Jones (preceded him. in death); Eric Pettaway, stepson (Tamara)of Greenville, NC; Felisha Best, stepdaughter, of Clayton, NC. He leaves 78 grandchildren, . 72 great grandchildren; four brothers: Henry Smith (Johnnie Bell), John- nie Smith (Deloris), of Grimesland, NC, Allen Smith (Doris), Ellis Smith (Lillie Mae), Newark, NJ; two sisters: Cora Baker, Newark, NJ; Mildred Golette of Greenville, NC; two sisters: Jane Boyd and Thelma Smith (preceded him in death); three brothers: David Smith, Arthur Smith and Clyde Smith (pre- ceded him in death); 3 sister-in-laws, 4 brother-in-laws, 4 godchildren; 18 fos- ter children; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. If a mule knew his strength, he would never pull another plow Bishop James L. Smith In Loving Memory Of Daniel Bullock, Sr. Deacon Daniel Bullock, Sr., was born in Warren County on May 3, 1930, to the late Mr. Lemuel Bullock and Mrs. Leah Sommerville Bullock. He left this life to meet His Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 28, 2002. A homecom- ing service will be on Saturday at noon at Sycamore Hill Baptist Church on Hooker Road. As a young man, Mr. Bullock was an active member of Greenwood Baptist Chirch, Warrenton. He was educated at John R. Hawkins High School and later completed studies at Harris Barber He served as owner and operator of Bullock's Barber Shop for nearly 30 ears. Bullock's Barber Shop was a andmark in the West Greenville com- ‘munity. Through this business, he and his wife Frances, were able to send all of their four children to college to receive four-year degrees from universities of their choice. Deacon Bullock was a community model serving as a vital member of Beautification Committee of the City, leading in organizing community cl for the elderly. He was an initial member of the Greenville Weed & Seed. He was er gr for outstanding community ‘service by Little Willie Center, Pitt C AACP, Weed & Seed, The Boy of America, and foremost, an eameing litical cam vol- -unteer for eo ee Eva saves. He was also affiliated with Sertoma Club. Lowest Prices of year! 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CAL EDUCAT MP RSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Willie Joyner, Teacher, Chocowinity Middle School recently graduated from the Develdfping Future Leaders (DFL) pro- gram, a series of four, two-day seminars designed and conducted by LNC's Principals' Executive Program (PEP) to en- courage and prepare, promising teachers to become school administrators. One of 66 participants selected for DFL-the | first program of its type in North Carolina-Willie completed fifty-six hours of classroom instruction and produced a pro- | fessional portfolio that includes a career plan, examples of educational achievements, and a personal statement of educa- tion philosophy. The participants also spent a day in Raleigh focusing on instructional leadership, visiting Exploris, an — interactive museum about the world, and the North Carolina Art Museum. Graduation ceremonies, attended by the participants along with the principals and district superintendents who nomi- nated them for the program, were held at the Historic Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. Mr. Daryll Powell, Associate Director ' of the Principals' Executive Program delivered the,commencement address. Said PEP assistant director Dr. Shirley Arrington, who designed the curriculum, "The Developing Future Leaders Program continues to grow, with this group, operated in Rocky Mount and in Asheville, being our largest class yet. We are $0 with the success of the program and of our decision to expand DFL to the piedmont and the mountain ar- eas me : ne ae on oo With this significant achievement Willie Joyner joins the growing number of educators who have successfully completed leadership-training course offered by PEP, the oldest leadership-training program for school administrators a the nation. To his achievements, Willie Joyner is also the founder of The Pastors Basketball Game and Scholorship Fund which raises money for African American Seniors who wish to further their education, , Should God Only Bless America Following September 11, God Bless America signs appeared everywhere. But what does “God Bless America” mean to us? Hopefully. we are not being exclusive. Do others see and hear something like this, "God Bless me and my country, never mind you and yours?" But it should have been perfectly clear to all September, the victimized nation was reaching out to the Almighty for help, com- fort, guidance and grace. Memorial services brought the unused words, "God Bless America," to the lips of many who had _ not remembered them since their school days----or since they heard Kate Smith sing- — ing them. Appeals for God's grace can and should be consistent with the words Jesus taught his disciplines, "Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." Remarkably, those words are not meant for any special nation. They do not exclude any group of peo- ple. When John wrote in 3:16, he was not speaking of a limited group who were to be blessed. God, who "so loved the world,” did not give his Son to sacrifice life for just a few and give in to evil by losing the blinded majority to humanity to eter- nal death.God has already richly blessed America with unprecedented freedoms for the common man. God has especially blessed America with a Constitution guaran- teeing freedom of speech, press, worship and the right to assemble---as well as great material wealth, natu- ral resources and technol- ogy. Of course with blessings come responsibil- ity. This past century was the most violent in history. In spite of the rallying of a nation, with anthems, hymns, flags and prayers, still, there is much pain and sorrow in America---and everywhere. What plans does God have for wiping away sorrow and tears---and really blessing people? Will God use America as a leader in the world to stop the pain and terror and bless all the nations of the world? After all we know that God in- tends to bless the whole world---not just America. Genesis 22:18 reads: "And in thy seed shall all nations of the earth be blessed. Salute to our Seniors....... posing for our camera is Bro. Frizzell and his lovely wife attending an Annual NAACP meeting. Bro Frizzell encourages all our youth to continue in education. photo by Jim Rouse that after the callous act of Tae OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA NCCU HONORS JAZZ ARTIST WITH HONORARY DOCTORATE DURHAM, N.C. - Jazz artist and-vocalist Grady Tate received the North Carolina Central University honorary doctorate of fine arts from Chancellor James H. Ammons during the University's 99th commencement ceremony. For the past three decades, Tate's distinctive sound has graced literally hundreds of recordings with world-renowned artists such as Quincy Jones, Jimmy Smith, Lionel Hampton, Stan Getz, Pearl Bailey, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Lena Home, Peggy Lee, Della Reese, Sarah Vaughan, Michael LeGrand, Lalo Schrifin, and Andre Previn. Tate graduated from North Carolina Central University with a degree in English literature,Drama and a minor in Psychology. He taught English and speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C., but his desire to pursue an acting career led him to New York City and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Once in New York however, his reputation as an outstanding musician resulted in work with Quincy Jones. Tate also performed six years as drummer for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and served as assistant conductor and drummer for Broadway shows, Lena Home, The Lady and Her Music, and Black and Blue. VOTE Vickie KEEL Clerk of Superior Court "18 Years Court Experience” SCHOOL COUNSELOR HONORED Wanda A. James, Counselor, Collins Hill High School, Suwanee,Georgia, was named "Counselor of The Year", Friday, May 24, 2002 when more than 400 Gwinnett : County Public Schools Counselors, Administrators and Staff gathered at the Atlanta Athletic Club to honor top counselors and celebrate the closing | of a particularly difficult year (events of September 11). Wanda's name and application will be submitted foe consideration in regional. competitions, and could go on to state and national competitions. Brenda Thomas, counseling consultant,said she was riéminated for the honor mostly by her peers. Wanda, the daughter of Leroy and Bettye James of 306 Greenfield Blvd.,received her B.A. degree from Hampton Institute (University), Hampton, Virginia, M.A. from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida and her Ed.S. from Lincoln Memorial University, '| Harrogate, Tennessee. Wanda, a 1976 J.H. Rose High School graduate, was counselor for three years at the school prior to her present position. | Looking for the easy route to healthy fitness? | Just follow the signs. You dont need to join a gym, opportunities to be physically active are all around you. Take a short walk, mow the grass, stand up while you talk on Sart the phone, choose the stairs rather than the elevator Moderate physical activity reduces the risk of heart ’ disease and keeps your wetght under control, but on | ew ‘| i North Carolina Heart Disease its also a great way to relieve tension and Counter depression. As little as ten minutes of activity three times a day can have a positive impact on your health. ___ & Stroke Prevention Tash Foret Copyright ©2002 NC Meant Disease & Stroke Prevention lash Force MEB [DITOR iE Mr. Geroge Allen Mebane was borti July 4, 1850 at the Hermitage in Bertie county to slave parents. He was a black educator, legislator, editor, businessman, and writer. His father was Allen Mebane. Nothing is known of his early life except that his parents were refugees to McKean County, PA. In the latter part of 1864, young Mebane served in the Civil War as a mess boy in Company A, _ Eighty-fifth New York Regiment of Volunteers. While living in McKean County in the towns of Prentissvale and Eldred, he attended the com- mon schools for fifteen months. Returning to Bertie County in 1871, Mebane, for a time, was a schoolteacher, proba- bly in Windsor, and held a first-class teachers' certifi- cate. Over the course of his life, he taught for at least fifteen years in three coun- ties. Twice, he was elected as a Republican to represent the Third District (Bertie and Northampton Counties) in the state senate (1876- 1877 and 1883). He won his first campaign by 2.161 votes and the second by 1,200. Senator Mebane served on_ the Committees of Education and Corporations —_ and claimed credit for introduc- ing a Sunday prohibition law. In reaction to laws sponsored by whit legislators to restrict relationships be- tween black men and white women. Mebane proposed a bill to prohibit white men and black women from co- habiting. The bill was killed in committee. Around this time, Mebane also was an editor of the black-owned newspaper, Carolina Enterprise, along with E. E. Smith and John — h. Williamson. Soon after leaving the senate, he was elected Registrar of Deeds of Bertie County and operated a provisions store in Windsor. In 1885, Mebane proposed writ- ing a book entitled "The Prominent Colored Men of North Carolina." Covering the period from 1860-1885, the study would include biographi- cal sketches of over two hun- dred prominent black businessmen and politicians, as well as a description and history of those institutions in the state aiding Blacks. He even went so far as to send out a detailed questionnaire to the prospective subjects of the sketches to obtain information on whether their parents had been freedmen or slaves before the war, the extent of their schooling, their occupations, and the amount of property they owned. Although there is no evidence that this book was ever completed, Mebane did publish two other works in 1900. His article, "Have We An American Race Questions? The Negro Vindicated," which appeared in the Arena, a national publica- tion, used data from the 1890 census and other statistical ma- terial to document the progress blacks had made in education and to refute the claim that they committed a disproportionate number of crimes. Mebane also edited a pamphlet: "The Negro Problem" as Seen and Discussed by Southern White Men in conference at Montgomery, Alabama, with Criticisms by the Northern Press which analyzed the issues raised at the Montgomery Race Conference. In May 1888, he challenged Henry P. Cheatham for the Republican nomination for the Second Congressional District. The district convention resulted in a split nomination for the two Black candidates, which might have ensured the election of the incumbent white Democrat, Furnifold Simmons. Praises On The Air .............. Giving glory to God and all Smiles is Rev. Hargrove. of WCPS 760AM in Tarboro NC. photo by Bro Jim Rouse Although perhaps for political reasons, a Democratic newspaper praised Mebane and his candidacy. Mebane decided to drop out of the race in late September. According to some accounts, the Democrats offered him money to stay in the campaign, while others say the Republicans paid him to leave. Whichever ver- sion is correct, and both may be true. Mebane's withdrawal en- abled Cheatham to win a narrow victory; thereafter the Republicans won a majority of the campaigns in the district through the end of the century. In 1893, his political career behind him, Mebane was an incorporator of the Elizabeth City Colored Normal and Industrial Institute. After mov- ing to Elizabeth City sometime during the mid-1890's, he served as the school's financial agent and general superintendent. On February 11, 1877, Mebane married Jennie Mills Sanderlin of Windsor. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanderlin. They had six children. The children were: Hubert Allen Wilberforce Mebane, George E. Mebane, John Alexander Mebane, Addie Mebane, Hattie Mebane Tillett, and Francis Howard Mebane. ** From the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography ed- ited by William S. Powell Volume 4 L-O. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill and London. North Carolina State Archives 1909. ** ™ efiocie te Aftair tFrorma rn Wear) - prominent — A bs v wees : a > aj : . a ~ oat . - = a De kn og ree alle A erty © 5 . 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WHO IS A BISHOP? ? ? | TIMOTHY CHAPTER 3 (KJV) 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a The Winterville Senior Citizens Club 10th Anniversary Banquet ............. 5 5 Bringing Seniors Tog : bishop he desireth a good 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 3:4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 3:5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 3:6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 3:7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into re- proach and the snare of the devil. First point, If a man , In this modern age in which we live It has been said that there is no gender difference in the spirit, we are all one. | do recall in Genesis it was recorded Male and Female created he. (Nuff said). One must have a good reputation. " "Every time I turn around your name is in the middle of some confusion." | use this statement only to bring a point across. Another thing, You say that you have been called or the Lord spoke to you and said you are to be a Bishop. Paul said " It was an office and not a calling. Yet | must agree with Paul, You have chosen a good work. If you are new in the ministry I doubt very seriously that you will be successful in this office. I do recall a young minister saying to me that he was called to be a Bishop. Alas, the enemy ensnared him with the tempta- tions of life and now he resides in prison. If ever you here a person always defending their position then you had better watch out that he don't fall on your toes, you might get hurt. Of course, anyone can make a mistake and we who are of the household of faith must do all we can to lift our brothers up from self-condemnation. Please pray ye one for another. I must say that was . " IN MY SPIRIT " In parting | would like to leave you with this Bible question. How many times is the word religion recorded in the Bible? Nuff Said!!! Michael Adams a oe Happy Mother's Day "Mother Boyd".......... .. Mother Lula Boyd and family were caught by our roving M' Voice camera on Mother's Day as they leave another rousing service at the Mt Calvary FWB Church. Pictured on the front row are great grand sons Tyre Davis(7yrs) and Trey Davis(4yrs). From left to right is LaKeshia Boyd, (granddaugther) D' Ann Boyd, (daugther in-law) Charlie Ray Boyd (Son) Lula Boyd, Edith Boyd, (daugther) and Sonya Boyd , (granddaugther) Photo by Jim Rouse ees - a. x WCPS 760AM ......... caught by the M' Voice camera while hosting the Jim Rouse Show was Crystal Maye while interviewing Tara Knight, campaign manager for Roy Gray, candidate in the Senate race. You never know where the M' Voice camera will show up. Photo by Jim Rouse Held Sunday, May 19, 2002 at the City Hotel & Bistro. The theme was Bringing Seniors Together. Pictured above front row, Beatrice A. Henderson, founder and program coordinator of The Winterville Senior Citizens Club. 2nd Row, Ist runner-up in the King and Queen Contest. She received roses and a gift certificate to Golden Corral. : Crowned Queen was Pauline Boyd, she received a trophy, a dozen of roses and gift certificate to Hair Network. Fannie Cannon, 2nd Runner-up received a trophy a bouquet of flowers and gift certificate to Bob Evans Restaurant. Mr. Jessie Roberts was crowned King and he received a trophy and a gift certificate to K & W Restaurant and Perkins Restaurant. Photo by Faith May WOOW T34DAN GVILLE CPS 760MM TARBORG *. a6 ‘gly (es OP TTP oan 7 Semi mar gape sar a nated e ae ar % Cas ° ey ae ee ae "lg: - JON Vat oo Nn fe. SOUTHEASTERN TOURS INC. EXOTIC TOURS & TRAVEL INC. 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Did you finally give up cigarettes? No? Take this as a warning: High Blood Pressure Can Cause a Stroke! If you have high blood pressure, change your eating habits by adding vegetables and fruit to your diet. Turn off cable TV and walk outside for at least 20 minutes a day. Cut out the alcohol and cigarettes, period. | North Carolina is in the Stroke Belt of the nation. Get your blood pressure Checked now, Treat “Blood Pressure R yourself right, take your medication and live a long, happy life. Bes ean net. Dasa Rye aay ORES 5 a eS si pictorial are the friends of Mr. Francis H. Mebane in this ! : returned home from celebrating his 60th year of graduating from A & T State University. Congratulations from the staff and management of the M' Voice Newspaper photo by Bro. dim Rouse May 28, 2002 - June 14, 2002 ] Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard Report: Accomplishments of Local Recruits ~ Titus E. Blew- Marine Corps Pfc. A graduate of Greene Central High School, Snow Hill, Blow recently reported for duty with 7th Communication Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan. Nathan C. Cannon - Marine —_ Corps Pvt. Cannon, son of Linda K. ~ and Nathan L. Cannon of Grifton, recently com- pleted basic training at Marin Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Cannon is a 2001 graduate of Ayden-Grifton High School of Ayden, N.C. Freddy Casias - Marine Corps Pfc. Casisas, a 2001 graduate of Greene Central High School, Snow Hill, recently graduated from the Bulk Fuel Specialist Course. Anthony T. Chapman - Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class. Chapman, grandson of Irene Chapman of Washington, N.C., recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, home ported in Norfolk, V.A. He is a 1984 graduate of George W. Wingate High School of Brooklyn, V.A., and joined the Navy in October 1990. Kelvin M. Dew - Navy Seaman Recruit, is the son of Elaine McKoy of . Greenville and Lee E. Dew of Rocky Mount. He recently graduated from Operations Specialist School. Dew is a 2001 graduate of Northern Nash Senior High School of Nashville. Jerome J. Dixon - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class. Dixon is.a 1995 graduate of Eastern Senior High School in Washington. He recently returned from a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while as- signed to the guided mis- sile cruiser USS Vella Gulf, home ported in Norfolk, V.A. Joseph O. Downing - Marine Corps Pfc. He is the son of Denise and Gino C. Downing of Washington and recently graduated from the Basic Hygiene Equipment Operator Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base Camp in Lejeune, N.C. Downing is a 2001 graduate of North Pitt High School of Bethania and joined the Marine Corps in June 2001. Jason. K. Eastwood - Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Eastwood is a 2000 gradu- ate of Farmville. Central High School in Farmville and recently completed ba- sic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is the son of Danny K. Eastwood, also of Farmville. Christopher E. Floyd - Navy Petty Officer Ist Class. The granson of Jessie J. Floyd = of Greenville, Floyd recently graduated from the Information Systems Administrator Course while assigned to Naval Technical Training Center, Corry Station, Pensacola, F.L. He is a 1988 graduate of Laney High School of Wilmington and joined the Navy in April of 1992. Travarous L. Harris - Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Harris, son of Phyllis A. Allen of Rocky Mount, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is a 2001 graduate of North Edgecombe High School of Tarboro. Jamie R. Jenkins - Marine Corps Cpl. Jenkins is the son of Kimberly H. McLawhorn of Williamston and James R. Jenkins of Greenville. He recently participated in ex- ercise Infinite Anvil in the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan while assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. He is also a 1999 graduate of Bear Grass High School of Williamston and joined the Marine Corps in Marc of 1998. Casey T. Langley - Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class. Langley is the son of Diane I. and Vann T. Langley of Chocowinity and recently returned from a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while as- signed to the guided mis- sile destroyer USS Hayler, home ported in Norfolk, V.A. He is a 1989 gradu- ate of Chocowinity High School of Chocowinity and joined the Navy in September of 1989. Kimberly M. Parker - Navy Seaman. _ Parker, daughter of Barbara D. Best of Greenville, re- cently reported for duty at Naval Air _ Station, Keflavik, Iceland. She is a 2001 graduated of D. H. Conley High School of Greenville and joined the Navy in August of 2001. Rodney K. Swafford - Navy Chief Petty Officer. Swafford is the son of Carol E. and Anthony R. Northern of Washington. He recently departed to the Asia/Pacific region follow- ing an unexpected deploy- ment change — while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Swafford is a 1979 gradu- ate of Washington High School of Washington and joined the Navy in June of 1979. Terrence L. Williams. - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class. Williams, son of Milton D. Roberson of Ayden, recently graduated form the Gun Operation and Maintenance Course while assigned to Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic, Virginia Beach, V.A. He is a 2000 gradu- ate of Ayden-Grifton High School of Ayden, N. C. and joined the Navy in June of 2000. Thurston Wishop, Jr. - Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class. Wishop is the son of Cassandra and Thurston Wishop of Tarboro and recently received a Letter of Commendation while assigned at Naval Submarine Support Facility New London, Groton, C.T. He is a 1989 graduate of Tarboro High School of Tarboro and joined the Navy in July of 1989. **From the Fleet Home Town News Center. U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard. Telephone: (757) 444- 4199 ext. 307. Fax: (757) 445-7782. 9420 Third Ave. Ste. 100 Norfolk, VA 23511-2125.** Joel Butler, Vice President of Community Services at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, has been recognized by Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation and the NAACP for his outstanding contributions to the people of this community. Mr. Butler was honored by Pitt County Schools for his leadership in the Chamber of Commerce and his commitment to improving the educational opportunities of Pitt County children. The NAACP recognized his efforts to organize and promote the Chamber's Building Bridges race-relations program. We are proud to have Mr. Butler as part of our team at PCMH and congratulate him for his remarkable achievements. Pitt County Memoriat Hosp1tTar University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina» Pt County Memorial Hospitals part of Unwersty Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, wtuch inchudes communty hospitals, physician practices, home health and other independently operated > Systems is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. www.uhseast.com Con gratulations Joel Butler Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation Volunteer of the Year NAACP Citizen of the Year health services. University Health \ May 28, 2002 - June 14, 2002 ‘| Health Force provides care to patients in their homes through Medicaid programs, Personal Care Services, Community Alternative Programs for \ children/adults/developmentally disabled, or private pay. Health Force has been an excellent member of Greenville's home care community for the past 12 years. In celebration of Nurse's Week, May 06-1 1, Health Force honored its staff On May 06 at its location at the Hospital Professional Center, across from the hospital. The cele- bration included presentation of awards, pins, door prizes and refreshments. Fun was had by all. The following staff received pins for their first year of employment with outstanding service: Michele Anderson, Amy Bryant, Mary Dupree,Florence Staton, and Sue Gagnon. ‘ The following staff received Employee Recognition for Excellence in patient care: Bertha Gaye, Geraldine Williarns, Vemestine Williams, Delois Parker, Brenda Dupree. Rosa Walker. Ada Carron. and Carolyn Jones. Health Force and the community are most fortunate to have these ladies providing per- sonalized care, professional service to all they nurse. If you would like to congratulate them or ask questions about our services, please contact them at 2245 Statonsburg Road, Suit K, Greenville, 27834 or call 758-2700. 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