Insurance, Mr Spauld by Larry Reeves Tri-State Defender 2 2k 2K 2K 2K K 3K 3 There was time not long ago, when Blacks flocked to the fields to pick cotten. Today, Blacks no longer pick cotton, but their lives are no better than the days of segregation, and their children struggle to understand that poverty and de- spair aren't their only options in life. Deep within the Mississippi Delta are the intertwined lives of a group of Blacks who struggle to hold their world together in the face of dire poverty and acute despair. But one man, Reggie Barnes, super- intendent of the embattled West Tallahatchie school system refuses to allow their cured conditions which have not improved over 200 years despite the absence of segregation, to ruffle his aspirations of improving the educational opportunities for their children HBO this month aired a_ special report on Sept. 18 entitled Lalees Kin, an Oscar nominated documen- tury examining the lives of one desperate and impoverished family. It was this report that prompted this writer to travel to rural Tallahatchie County and examine for himself an area that time passed by. 2k 2 ae 9 2 ok KK KK Lisa Ann stepped into a white bucket of warm water to bathe. At age 10, Lisa knows nothing about modern convinces such as bathtubs, sinks, toilets, showers or bathrooms. All she knows is this white bucket is where she washes the dirt from play off every day. And soap is often a novelty. The bucket is too small for her to sit in so she's forced to stand. Her think naked body gleams as she squeezes water from a towel over it. She rubs the towel over her body and the water in the bucket turns brown. Her mother, Alicia, by now has placed another bucket full of fresh water next to her. Lisa Ann steps into the second buck rinsing herself off. Alicia hands her a fresh towel and Lisa Ann starts drying herself off. This activity is repeated only twice a week. Next it’s Lisa Ann's baby sister, Viola, 7. They bathe only twice a week because fresh water is not always avail- able. The county provides Lisa Ann's family and other families in the area with fresh water. Serving Eastern North Carolina Since 1981 THE DELTA: A Place Time Left Behind They petition for it twice a week, and it’s delivered by a truck in buckets the same size as those Lisa Ann and her sister bathe in. There is no plumbing and lim- ited electricity in Lisa Ann's home. The oven is wood burning and there is an outhouse just outside the back door. Lisa Ann has never seen a television program, although she has seen a television set. She has experienced radio and music in the projects, but she doesn't understand how it works, or where the music comes from. And the things most young people take for ranted, like buying new shoes and new clothing, going to movies, etc. are as foreign to Lisa Ann as the Russian language is to most Americans. But Lisa Ann is an American, a pretty African American youngster who lives and only knows what her imme- diate environment dictates, a condition that dates back 200 years. The only change in her environ- ment has been slavery, a condi- tion she believes, she did not © escape, but only changed its disguise. There are only two places that Lisa Ann looks forward to going...school five days a week, and church on Sunday. And school and church are the extent of her travels...both nearly two miles from her home. Roads by Lisa Ann's home are gravel, and in some places, dirt, which gets muddy during rains. The closet paved road is near Lisa Ann's school, but it runs only a mile in length. Then it turns into gravel again. During the days of slavery, which ended some 40 years ago, Tallahatchie County's main source of income was cotton farming. Today, cotton is till its primary industry. But things have changed, but surely not to the benefit of the county's Black residents. Blacks no longer pick the cotton. They have been replaced by technology...machinery that is faster and cheaper, and more efficient. The local mill does provide some employment for the areas few hundred Black residents, but it is only seasonal, and the pay “is good while it last,” says Alicia. Welfare here is not only neces- sary, but it has become a way of life for many. Most of the 30 homes around Lisa Ann's home are wooded and makeshift, and resembles many of the early pictures of Black hubbles in the early rural south. In Tallahatchie County, time has just stood still. There are plenty of children, some 65 in all under the age of 17. Mothers and grandmothers live in the same homes with children, some as many as 12. But there are few men. There is no employment in the area accept seasonal, and most husbands are forced to abandon their families. Some return with money, many more don't. Alicia’s husband, Ronnie, left work in Memphis eight years ago. He never returned and for the past six years, she has not heard from him. The only visible sign of contem- porary times is the school and its committed and determined prin- cipal, Reggie Barnes, a well spoken, well educated self- exiled educator who ventured into the Delta to improve its lot. “I could have taught almost anywhere,” the Tennessee State University graduate told this writer.” But | felt an obligation to come here to Tallahatchie County to do my work,” he said. “It’s here | was most needed, and it’s here | will accomplish what I set out to accomplish.” For the past two years, Barnes has been entrenched in a fight to lift the school’s rating. It has been on suspension due to poor and national exam results. If the school has scored poorly a third time, the state would have waved financial support. “We were in a desperate situa- tion,” Barnes explained. “We needed to improve our scores by at least one percentage point to keep our funding in tact. Well, with God's help, we did it. Our students (some 120 of them) rose to the occasion and we mad believers of the state educational officials.” What Barnes made state officials believe is that poor Black Mississippi children could learn. And while the school improved only that one percentage point to a Grade 2.0, it’s still progress, progress that has been missing for the past 30-odd years. For this first time in three decades, Tallahatchie County School has moved its students one step higher in the learning curb. “It’s a slow process,” said Barnes. “We aren't afforded the things other schools get...computers, learning tools and new book. But perhaps now we will be able to access some new things.” . The school is elementary and secondary all in one, and ends with a 12" grade diploma. However, over the years, the dropout rage has been stagger- ing, nearly 60 percent, but it has dropped significantly since Barnes took over in 1998. “There’s still a great deal of apathy among parents,” he said, “and with good reason.” They don't understand that an educa- tion is a way out of poverty. But there are few role models to show them, few examples they can relate to. Most parents suffer from a very poor perspective of life for Blacks who are still referred to themselves as “Colored” or “Negro.” Barnes continued; “It’s almost like stepping back in time. Victory from the Civil Right Movement has no here, had no impact at all. And while folk here have the right to vote, the vast majority of them don't because they fear their lifestyle will worsen in they do.”Lisa Ann is a “good student,” says Barnes. Her grades have im- proved significantly. Once a ai child who failed in the firs grad, list now maintains a “B” aver- age. “But Lisa Ann is only one success story. We need more, many more,” said Barnes. “It’s a day-to-day process and a student-by-student situation.” Barnes has had some success by holding the parents accountable, working with them and making better understanding their role in the educational process. And it’s working although Barnes con- fesses, “The road ahead is still filled with many holes.”Barnes is aggressive and enthusiastic. He's a strong leader to a small professional staff, “too small,” he insists. “We need more help down here and we need a new sense of commitment from Black educators in here in Mississippi and surrounding states.”But that may be a goal Barnes may never achieve. Far too many African Americans educators have either lost their nationalistic sprit or never had it in the first place: Indeed, the Civil Rights Movement was conducted by a “we generation” because most Blacks had experience segrega- tion in one form or another. But Jim Crow today is clocked in various hidden forms that go unnoticed and unchallenged. That's because African Americans have been afforded new opportunities that they are afraid of losing,” Barnes said. “Too many have put themselves into a Catch-22 position, and have readily accepted it. “The battle of the 1960s is gone,” he added, “but the war is far from over. All one has to do is come here to see what basics are needed. Perhaps they will then understand just how far we must still go. But in the mean- time, if we have to soldier it alone, we will.” JUDGE GETS SUPPORT ..... The November election is not far off and NC Court of Appeal Candidate for re-electrion Judge Biggs is shown at WOOW Studios with Greenville City Councilwoman Rose Glover who stands to endorse our dear sister as she travels across NC for your vote on Nov. 5 2002. photo by Jim Rouse SCLC Bringing People Together ..... The Beaufort County Branch of the SCLC joins forces with the Pitt County Branch at there Annual Banquet held at the Washington Civic Center. Shown is Beaufort Cty. Pres. Joe Boston, guest speaker, Senator Charles Steele, and State Pres. Bennie Rountree posing for our camera. photo by Jim Rouse From right to left these Black Folks have made an im ing, former Mayor of Greenville Fellowship Hall in his name, D.D, Garrett, Bro Ward, and the late Mr Garrett, all of these African Americans have made an impact on our lives and we salute them. ions Ed Carter, the late Willie ARCHIVES HISTORY PHOTOS on the Black Community in Greenville & Eastern NC. Brewington, yada 3rd shoto York Memorial AME Chueh wife, Hines, & other family members, middle President of NC Mutual Brown with in naming the York Memorial photo by Jim Rouse ara, TREWSETER = Sim Rome Publisher "What You See Is What You Get William Clark General Mgr. What bi ae pe Is What You Know { ve " n this past week's vote by the Shel- by County Commission that rejected a subdivision proposal for an area just outside Millington, we are - pleased to see there just might be igs sheriffs in town”, tor tou long it has appeared the Com- ission has been littke more than a rubber Lanip tor real estate developers who have sentially “raped” the county treasury vith undisciplined subdivision develop- went The Commission has been guilty of udere and abetting a total disregard for hg wc Ul-being of Shelby County’s finan- crab solvency. Thanks io what appears to be a return of cuits. the Commission (with its new mem- tts) have realized the need to control sub- ethan growth and not let the developers fo thet way with us and our tax dollars. Cellular phones only under special circumstances | appears some parents will stop at nothing to get their “10 minutes of fame.” As if public school students don’t have enough distractions that retard the learning process, a group of gsucnts appeared before the Memphis Kudos to a retrofitted Shelby County Commission Michael Adams Editor Perhaps we, in our electoral wisdom, “kicked the rascals out” this past office or at least enough of them to insure integrity in the management of the financial affairs of Shelby County government. Undisciplined growth in our unincorpo- rated areas has, without question, been the WOMAN TOBE ACCREDITED TO THE ~ GE WAS THE DEFENDER'S WACHING- TON CORRESPONDENT FROMIO53 TO (974 PAY NSA RIRUATE IFIERLBHEF LLMESS WER WS - ETHEL PAYNE WAG THE CECOND BLACK primary culprit in our county’s shameful budget deficit. Hopefully this latest vote by the Commission is only the beginning of representation we can maintain confi- dence in. Hats off to all our commissioners but par- ticularly to the new ones who have dis- played their realization of the fact that they work for us and not the developers. It’s heartening to know that we just might be able to have our confidence in the legisla- tive branch of Shelby County Government restored. We do understand, however, that students whose extracurricular activity participation requires that they remain on campus beyond normal school hours may periodically con- tact their parents, these occasions are rare and will be minimized if parents and stu- COMMENTS . INGTOND.C. APARTMENT, ETHEL PAYNE. DIED MAY'28,199) Bureaucratic bunglers hamper anti-terrorism plans by George E. Curry eorge W. Bush, reacting to terror- ist events of a year ago, has sought sweeping powers from Congress. He and Attorney Gen- eral John Ashcroft have petitioned for executive power that would curtail civil lib- erties, a move that has been strongly opposed by both progressives and conservatives. Now, in preparation for an attack on Iraq, the administration is seeking authorization from Congress to bypass that branch of gov- ernment and decide how best to cripple Iraq without further action from Congress. Judging from recent congressional hear- investigation. The cautious lawyers were tak- ing the safe way out. The FBI agent, who was identified by name, is not the only field agent to request— and be denied—permission to act on what turned out to be crucial leads. It was disclosed earlier that another agent, Coleen M. Rowley in Minneapolis, had com- plained that she was not allowed to pursue an investigation of accused Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. Among other things, Moussaoui, 34, of France, has since been charged with six ter- rorism-related counts of conspiracy and air- craft piracy. Although he said he wanted to plead no contest in a federal court in Alexan- dria, Va., the judge overruled him and entered Dr. King Parks — no joking matter Dear Editor; In Ice Cube’s latest release, Barber Shop, there are some disparaging remarks made in reference to Dr. King, Rosa Parks and Jesse Jackson. In his attempt to find humor in Dr. King’s alleged infidelity, Ice Cube has done what John Edgar Hoover could not do. He has desecrated the image of this man of great substance. It was totally inappropriate in an attempt for humor to have the igno- , rant Cedric “the so-called entertainer” call Dr. King a whore. It was irresponsible and cruel for him to suggest that we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday by seeking pleasure in fortification. It was irresponsible and ignorant of him to say Rosa Parks has done nothing special. To undermine her courageous efforts by saying she was just tired is silly and child- ish. Rosa Parks may not have been the first not to move to the back of the bus but she was chosen as was Jackie Robinson. She was chosen because of her courage under fire, perseverance, and faith. It’s dangerous of us to tell this new gen- eration that Jesse Jackson, Dr. King and Rosa Parks are nothing special. We who have studied or are of an age to know might not be affected by this poor attempt at hu- mor because of the balance of positive in- formation we have about these leaders. Our youth of today do not have this balance of information. This movie will be their histo- ry lesson. When we mention Dr. King or Rosa Parks to the ignorant who get their first knowledge of them from this poor at- tempt at humor these people will first re- member what was said in the movie. First impressions are lasting impressions. Ice Cube and Cedric “the so-called enter- tainer” should apologize to the Black com- munity. They should apologize to the four > enka ats me seen meeting dens ummunicat he schedules gular | ig he Bash amnion hole ac len ofmoguly or Moussaoui nho | HUE gs who ded in Birmingham, They, lowcd to bring their cellular phones to Any of us who have school age children | 178 a greater emphasis on serious gaffes by Serving as his own attomey. mett Till The should a . logize to all those eat with them are aware of their obsession wi his administration, especially the failure of Rowley’s blistering 13-page letter to FBI ney pologize 10. my ; obsession with telephone unknown victims of hangings, beatings, and director Robert Mueller III noted, “Numerous high-ranking FBI officials who have made decisions or have taken actions which, in | hindsight, turned out to be mistaken or just turned out badly (i.e., Ruby Ridge, Wasco, etc.) have seen their careers plummet and end. This has in turn resulted in a climate of fear which has chilled aggressive FBI law en- forcement action/decisions.” law enforcement bureaucrats to listen to the. men and women in the field offices. Anyone slightly familiar with the FBI or the CIA knows that administrators in Washington have a headquarters-knows-best attitude. The recent congressional hearings on blunders made before Sept. 11 proved the opposite—in- vestigators in the field often know best. And bureaucrats in the central office of law en- communication with their friends. They spend hours (if permitted) on the telephone in the evenings and many would duplicate this behavior during school hours if the op- portunity was present. We hope the school board exercises cau- tion regarding their deliberations on this is- sue and if it is determined the parents have We parent referenced “the technology eas a justification. Another said stu- ears needed the phones in the event of a ‘amidy emergency. We are very much te “nat emergencies do occur that re- woare tatormation to be relayed to students Ir ui their families but that is one of the responsibilities of school office personnel. rapes who dared take a stance doing the Civil Rights Movement. When we desecrate the image of Dr. King and Rosa Parks we desecrate not only them but the movement itself. We do what John Edgar Hoover could not do. We stop the movement. This we must not do. Not at this time when our civil liberties are being erod- i 38 me nt must leave the school campus, —_a case that cellular phone possession by stu forcement agencies need to listen to them. Kenneth Williams, an FBI agent assigned to ed each day. . ( ! .s1 she must do so by having a responsi- _—_ dents on campus onlv be permitted on a . . . Mike Rogers . 3 . : mi oe me ; This was made clear last week when it was __ the Phoenix field office, wrote a memo to tS tiv adult come to the school to “check the case-by-case basis and then only in the . : i Shalem out” Fae tpanall att ea enTeNeES. disclosed that two weeks prior to the Sept. 11 headquarters two months before the attacks, . | | - attacks, an FBI agent in New York begged urging a canvass of U.S. flight schools for sus- | The King officials at headquarters to let him pursue pected terrorists. That request was rejected be- thing Khalid Almihdhar, later identified as one of cause of a lack of manpower, FBI officials say. the people who commandeered the airplane In her letter, Rowley summed up the prob- | near Editor: In appreciation of a pioneer journalist — Ethel Payne 1) Washington, D.C. in the 1950s, ‘Os and much of the ‘70s, one name held sway amongst the influ- ential and powerful of the nation’s print journalists of the era — "the! Payne — a distinguished graduate ot Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. y. fa was born in Chicago on August 14, 19] |. She died, in her “second home,” Washington, D.C. on May 28, 1991, follow- vy a brief illness. 'n between those dates, Mrs. Payne be- ome and still is — one of the indelible | sends not just to Black journalism, but of n. writien and recorded word, period. She was White House correspondent for “ue parent newspaper, the much-venerated “1 mternationally known and respected Good news from the IRS if you're middle-class, bad news if you're not ax cheats beware. If you have a propensity to propitiate abusive tax schemes to avoid paying your just due to Uncle Sam and you make over $100,000 a year, 1» huternal Revenue Service, I.R.S., will be iz vou. But far fewer wage earners '. + scores are reported by their em- lovers especially if they make less than ii 9 annually, will be. is all part of the new kinder gentler IRS ch has vowed to focus its attention on vers uch rather than the average run-of- "rll “Xpayer, “ides have Shown that the working poor 1 ned far more often than high-in- vane Cixpayers, but that will end soon. ‘wows the agency is looking for tax cheaters ‘shoe income comes from their own busi- nesses and investments, which provide i. more opportunity to cheat. nae Chicago Defender, from 1953 to 1973. Last week, the former Chicago Defend- er editor and columnist was righteously honored by the U.S. Post Office with a special commemorative stamp by Chica- go Post Office and District Manager Akinyinka Akinyele, who irreproachably hailed Mrs. Payne as a “trailblazer” for her pioneering efforts in the Civil Rights Movement and other areas of Black con- cerns. Mrs. Payne, only the second Black woman to be accredited to the White House Press Corps, was just that — a trailblazer’ — and a true original whose professional- ism will forever shine as a beacon of inspi- ration to all of us who follow her lofty foot- steps. For those working poor who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit, IRS Commis- sioner Charles O. Rossoti said a strategy is being developed to reduce audits of those claiming the resources. One of 47 of those taking the claim were audited last year, compared to one in 127 of those persons making over $100,000 annually. That was blatantly unfair and inequitable. But not all tax cheats will be aggressively pursued, even if they are identified. The agency’s auditing staff has shrunk by 29 percent since 1995, while the number of tax returns has grown by 13 percent. “People who make more than $100,000 pay more _ than 60 percent of the taxes and we need to focus there,” Rossoti stated. Those who represent the biggest threats to the tax system will in the future be pressed more to pay up or go to prison, as well they should. a different perspective. THE MINORITY VOICE NEWSPAPER Here, we believe that the future of Blacks will depend upon their awareness of the world around them. The 'M' Voice newspaper is designed to inform, educate, and entertain. Additionally, each issue features local photographs, stories, and advertisements that mirror this | region. We endeavor to market those products that are of concern to the minority community, Since 1981, The Minority Voice newspaper has been the best print medium to deliver your message into the homes of | the minority communities that rely on us for news and information from that crashed into the Pentagon. When his re- quest was denied, the agent took the unusual step of firing off an e-mail warning of the consequences of the denial. “Someday someone will die...” the FBI agent warned. “...the public will not under- stand why we were not more effective and throwing every resource we had at certain ‘problems.’” He added, “Let’s hope the Na- tional Security Law Unit will stand behind their decisions then, especially since the biggest threat to us now, UBL [Osama bin Laden], is getting the most ‘protection.”” Rather than standing behind their decision, as the FBI agent had requested, the bureau- crats at the FBI’s National Security Law Unit claimed that the information that had been obtained through U.S. intelligence sources could not be legally used to launch a criminal lem this way: “FBI Headquarters is staffed with a number of short term careerists who. ..must serve only an 18-month-just-time- to-get-your-ticket-punched minimum. It’s no wonder why very little expertise can be ac- quired by a Headquarters unit! (And no won- der why FBIHQ is mired in mediocrity!” ...) The sharing of intelligence information by the top officials of the FBI and CIA can’t even be called mediocre, if congressional in- vestigators are to be believed. They cited nu- merous cases where the agencies failed to share critical information. The Bush administration should focus on those internal failures rather than trying to march us off to an undeclared war. (Curry is editor-in-chief of the NNPA News Service and BlackPressUSA.com.) by Ron Walters ome Black leaders are now run- ning from being called “Black leaders.” Why? One of the re- sults of the defeat of Black in- cumbent members of the House of Representatives, Earl Hilliard of Alaba- ma and Cynthia McKinney of Georgia, is the emergence of the view that Blacks are rejecting the “old” confrontational Black leaders for “new” moderate ones. This myth is being spun by people such as Cynthia Tucker, a conservative Black woman who heads the editorial section of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution newspaper, but it has gone far beyond that. During the recent Congressional Black Caucus annual legislative weekend, Rep. Harold Ford Jr. of Tennessee spon- sored a panel called “The Emerging Black Leadership.” Then, recently National Pub- lic Radio picked it up and I participated in an hour-long show asking the question, “Is there a new Black leadership?” To go back to the McKinney election, the myth that a major reason she lost was that Blacks rejected'her is being challenged by information coming out of her district. A new analysis of vojing in the precincts reveals that she actually won the Democratic vote in her district. But onthe prtearnnann can vote in the Democrai opponent, ’ Denise Majette, received nearly 50,000" votes from the largely White, Republi- can voting area of North Dekalb County. So, it was the combination of big money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee that made Majette’s cam- C4 ' The new negativism of ‘Black leadership’ paign viable, and a massive crossover vote from White Republicans that put her over. Congressman Ford’s panel during CBC weekend featured Artur Davis, who de- feated Earl Hilliard in Alabama; Kendrick Meek, a Florida state legislator who who will succeed his mother, Carrie Meek, when she retires from Congress; Correy Booker, a Newark, N.J., city councilman who ran against Mayor Sharp James; Karen Carter, member of the Louisiana State Legislature; and Michael Hooks, head of the Memphis School Board. This young group was supposed to discuss what it meant to “move beyond” the civil rights legacy, but they ended up affirming it. Neverthe- less, it was clear that Davis will be loyal to Israel when he comes to Congress and that Booker and Ford have few objec- tions to school vouchers. Otherwise, the roup sounded like their older col- . cagues. ere has been a consistent attempt by the establishment to create a Black lead- ership that would be absent on major — public policy issues, that would be non- threatening on the racist treatment of Blacks and that would not march and raise hell in the “old” civil rights style to challenge the system. The tragedy is that too many Blacks have bought into this. (Walters is the Distinguished Leader- ship Scholar, director of the African- fesor of poveramen and potest government at the | University of Maryland. His latest book is African American Leadership.) . On the matter about dreaming about a monument honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. costing $100 million and placing his image on the dollar bill, please wake up. Black Americans are growing tired of marches and feel-good gestures that fail to improve the quality of life or bring relief to their suffering. We would be better served if the press took an unbiased look at the man that we have elevated to God-like status. Forty years have gone by since Dr. King entered the struggle for equality. Who has not been touched by the so-called gains of civil rights? We do know that the Black up- per class did not support Dr. King and his push for integration. Their fears were real- ized when the Blacks left their businesses to trade with others. Dr. King’s dream was not a vision that extended beyond the opening of the gates. He died before he had a chance to lead and direct us through unchartered territory. So like the Jews of the past, we too find ourselves wandering in the wilderness of lost morality, false Gods and loss of re- spect for education, parents the law and each other. Hold the memorials and additional feel- good gestures until we find our way out of the suffering. 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You're going to love ene advertising with us will do y a ~ oy STRESS Oct 4, 2002- Oct 11, 2002 ernment of President Thabo Mbeki has raised strong objections to a British intelli- gence dossier that suggests that an African country may have discussed selling uranium to Iraq for use in its efforts to develop nuclear weapons. British Prime Minister Tony Blair re- cently released an intelligence dossier on Iraq's alleged attempts to develop nuclear weapons. The report says: “There is intelligence that Iraq has sought the supply of signifi- cant quantities of uranium from Africa.” But South African Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Aziz Pahad, dismissed the dossier's claims, calling the British allega- tions regarding African countries vague and lacking in substance. Gabon, Niger, Namibia and South Africa produce uranium although only South Africa produces weap- ons-grade uranium. According to the British prime minister, if Iraq gets its hands on the necessary com- ponents, it could produce a nuclear weapon in one to two years. gested the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was the most likely African source of smuggled uranium. The Congo has been embroiled in conflict for the past three years and control of the country’s mineral reserves has been in the hands of rebel groups and warlords. Anumber of other African countries also have deposits of the ore, but the British re- port does not mention from which African countries Irag may have tried to secure the uranium. Mr. Pahad was adamant South Africa had never contemplated selling uranium to Iraq. “Our information is that we have not been requested to sell uranium to Iraq. I can state categorically we have not.” he said. He added that South Africa has strict leg- islation controlling the sale of nuclear ma- terial and it would be difficult for anyone from South Africa—even private compa- nies- to sell uranium. Mr. Pahad pointed out that the Interna- tional Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has already indicated that the British report tas A Financial Times of London report sug- | ‘TELL SOMEBODY no substance. The IAEA insists that it ts keeping an eye on stores of uranium that could be used for nuclear weapons in Af- rica—and they would know if any went miss- ing. Mr. Pahad has called on the British gov- emment to come forward with any infor- mation they may have on alleged Iraqi ef- forts to secure uranium in Africa. In early September, South Africa signed the “Protocol Additional to the Safeguard Agreement” with the TARA. South Afnea is a member state of the [AEA, the intemna- tional govermmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology. As part of the global effort to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the TARA verifies that nuclear matertals are not diverted away from legitimate peaceful use for military purposes. Once a member state becomes a party toa Sateguard Agreement, the agency s inspectors monitor all declared nuclear material through on-site Inspec- tions, remote surveillance and record veri- feauion South Africa wants proof of Africa-Iraq, nuclear connection JOHANNESBURG (IPS)—The gov- Graphic: MGN Online The predominant focus of the Additional Protocol is to strengthen the IALA’s capa- bility to detect undeclared nuclear material and activities. In June, the South African Department of Minerals and Energy co-hosted a semi- nar for African States on International Safe-. guard Agreements and the Additional Pro- tocol. The purpose of the seminar was to en- courage all African states party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to sign the protocols with the IAEA. The treaty makes it mandatory for all non-nuclear weapon states parties to conclude comprehensive safeguard agreements with the [AEA and put all of their nuclear material under sate- guards. South Africa ts also the only country to have developed nuclear weapons and then destroyed them before signing up for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Since then, the country insists it has not been in- volved inthe manufacture of nuclear weap- ons or the production of the necessary com- ponents. THE MINORITY VOICE “What you SEE is What you GET, NEWSPAPER What You READ is What you KNOW and SAVE!!!” PIONE Ms Della Mae Williams is a 90 year old pioneer who has loved and inspired her entire family. Ms Williams was born in Wilson County. She spent the last 40 years in Greenville. She is a member of Phillipi Church and is the oldest member of the Joyner-Forbes Annual Family Reunion. She is the widow of Isaiah Williams. She resides at the home of James and Emma McIntyre here in Greenville. She loves to sing. She has three nieces Emma Mae, Olivia an | The Beatitudes Blessed are the ure ° Streeter, and Lucy Charles, one nephew, Julius Joyner. i ~ in heart | | p ea the works of the pure in heart as If you realize that your heart (right). Matthew 12:34B says, has been defiled by the life you “For out of the abundance of the have lived; which includes the BY heart the mouth speaketh.” things you have said as well as the SYLVIA How does one's heart get deeds you have done, and you are B defiled? Matthew 13:11 says, "Not Godly sorry for it, you are a can- H : that which goeth into the mouth didate for a new heart and a new OOPER defileth a man; but that which start! If you want a pure heart cometh out of the mouth, this and you want to see God in Blessed are the pure in defileth a man.” Matthew 15:18- peace... Jesus can help you on heart for they shall see God. 20C further confirms..."But those both accounts. He, and He alone Matthew 5:8 things which proceed out of the has the power to change any Pure—free from dirt/defile- mouth come forth from the heart; heart that will invite Him in. ment; free from impurities. and they defile the man. For out Revelations 3:20 says, "Behold, | Jesus wants His disciples (fol. of the heart proceed evil stand at the door, and knock; If lowers) to be blessed. This is why thoughts, murders, adulteriesfor- any man hear my voice, and open He took the time to teach them ications, thefts, false witness, the door, I will come in to Him, how to receive, retain and liveas blasphemies. These are things and will sup with Him, and he “the blessed of the Lord.” He which defileaman.REMEMBER, with me." emphasized the essence of apure _ Disciple of Christ...Blessed are TELL SOMEBODY ... Blessed heart as one of the requirements the pure in heart! are the pure in heart!!! for being in His service. He made them fully aware of the responsi- bilities of being Disciples of Christ. He also made them aware of the rewards that they would obtain because of their obedi- ence. I Samuel 16:7B says, “For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. I Even though man cannot see a heart, God has allowed man to hear words spo- ken from the heart, and to see ry. )) z “(7° deeds done from the heart.” For ite ! Tite Power bhiiton nce | the most part, people say what's | - mah bee in their hearts and do the things \n American | that came out of their hearts. : Proverbs 15:26 describe the words (speech) of the pure in heart...as | pleasant. Proverbs 21:8 describe t seemavean ene | Me Mininity Vane FOOTWEAR ‘ our pr ior ities are serv ice, " eosonale NOW Spt prices and reliability. In other words, CAROLINA EST MALL | Greenville Utilities puts YOU first. A evans paeet We also take pride in investing in the Greeny; lle NC 27834 things that are important to vou... Y “ exceptional service, quality of life and Phone: (252) 757-0365 community. Selling electricity is on@)) Fax: 757-1793 eFull and Half Sloe hing.t hi ing a hand i bri . eHeel Replacement . thing, but having a hand in bring | H} wotade Sion | | “Ragtot fecotingr since care Progoce eShoe Shine «Dye WorkeKey Copyinge Public Power’ ) »NC 27 ii DSA ES We Clean Timberlands rut To eer woe With Linda Oo oh eke ~ Sat 10AM ~ BPm . ay avtin Lather King, dr, Drive * 952-7966 + www, | Ms, Beatrive Maye THE GREATER GREENVILLE FOUNDATION August 5, 2002 The Board of Directors of The Greater Greenville Foundation is especially honored to intro- duce to you a community en- hancement project that we are certainly proud to be a part of and we believe you will be also. This project which is currently being titled as The Beatrice Maye Floral Park Project is the direct result of a vision and passion for the Greenville com- munity by Dr. Earl Trevathan, retired Physician and long time friend of this community. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the wonderful opportunity that you may have to be a part of this exciting project. Under the direc- tion of Dr. Trevathan along with Melissa Spain of The Greater Greenville Foundation, we have formed an advisory committee in which we are encouraging vari- ous citizens and business leaders to join us in this endeavor. This project includes the pur- chase of property which is presently undeveloped and forms a triangle between . Davenport Street, Tyson Street, and Farmville Blvd, in the West Greenville area. Currently, while we as a committee are working to secure funding for the com- pletion of this project, the prop- erty is secured with an option to purchase. The owners had placed the site on the market for development. As visioned by Dr. Trevathan, this left room for a wonderful opportunity for the creation of a garden or floral park in honor of an outstanding community citizen, = Mrs. Beatrice Maye. Because of your interest as a community leader and citizen of the greater Greenville area, we hope you will be a part of making this project become a reality. We would like for you to please consider pledging your support for this project by contributing a financial gift to go towards the $11,000 price of purchase. The foundation will recognize gifts of $500.00 or greater by placing names of contributors on a memorial which will be permanently placed on the floral garden park property. The Beatrice Maye Floral Park Project, once purchased, will be gifted to the City of Greenville and maintained by The Recreation and Parks Department. Our option on this roperty expires on August 20, 2002, therefore we will need your commitments as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Melissa Spain, Executive Director The Greater Greenville Foundation Sunday, October 20,2002, 2o'clock pm the Ceremony,unveiling the sign,"The Beatrice Maye Garden. PLEASE ATTEND Ms. Maye The Touch of the Master's Hand There were qualities in the touch of the Master, which set Him apart from all other heal- ers in His time. 1. Jesus had a curative touch (Matthew 8:14) 2. Jesus had a compassionate touch (Matthew 20:30,34) 3. Jesus had a cleansing touch (Luke,5:12, 13) 4. Jesus had a conquering touch (Luke 7:12,13) The touch of Jesus is not only curative, compassionate, con- quering, and cleansing, but it has changing power in the bod- ies, hearts, and lives of men. The only limitation to His power is the limitation of faith and willingness on the part of people to be used as His chan- nels of Power in touching those who would be made whole. Jesus has no feet on which to run errands of mercy but our REMEMBER TO VOTE ELECTION DAY - NOVEMBER 5, 2002 Benin apologizes for slavery: 'We're sorry...come home’ Benin apologizes for slavery: 'We're sorry...come home’ In an unprecedented move, Cyrille Oguin, ambassador to the U.S. from the African Republic of Benin, recently ad- mitted his country's part in trans-Atlantic slave trade that peddied millions of Africans over 300 years, and is seeking reconciliation and forgiveness. Oguin said the loss of millions of Africans from the continent has led to its lack of development and prosperity. "If a vital part of you was missing, would you not miss it?” asked Oguin at a press confer- ence Aug. 29 at the embassy of the Republic of Benin in Washington, DC. The salve trade - or the "Middle Passage," the journey of Africans kidnapped from their homeland and put on European vessels to be transported to Europe and the Americas for enslavement - has been de- scribed as the most horrific and disgraceful crime against human beings in history. This peddling of human beings, and untold number of African men, women and children, between the 15" and 19" centuries cost hundreds of lives and robbed Africa of her most valuable natural resource, her people. What has always been clear is that Europeans implemented, organized and fueled the slave trade for their own greed and prosperity. The part that has always been unclear is the involvement of African leaders in assisting in the capture, tion and exploitation of millions of Africans. Oguin echoed the Republic of Benin President Mathieu Kerekou's sentiment expressed at a 1999 reconciliation confer- ence: "We owe to ourselves never to forget these absent ones standing among us who did not die their own deaths. We must acknow and share respon- sibility in the humiliations." said that admitting guilt is the first step in reconciliation, to roe ben orl inillions from country's hands. "{ think that's a very important move on his part," said A. Peter bailey, a lecturer and editor of Vital Issues: A Journal of African American Speeches. "There has been a tendency to blur over the pivotal role that some African chiefs played in the enslavement of African peo- ple. It is a good sign to hear someone acknowledge it and express regret over what hap- pened." Originally called Dahomey, Benin changed its name after gaining independence from France in 1960. A country of about 6.5 million, it is between Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria in West Africa. It is about the size of the state of Pennsylvania and borders the Atlantic Ocean. That, said Oguin, allowed its country to be used as a major port for the slave trade. Slaves were marched down a path that cuts through its country, branded or otherwise marked, and held at holding camps in the port of Ouidah, now part of a toured slave route in Benin, said Oguin. From this port city, thousand of slaves were stripped, chained in pairs by the ankles and taken by canoes, at night, to slaving vessels anchored in the harbors. For this assistance and for sometimes even providing the cargo for the slave merchants, Oguin says they are sorry. The meeting shed light on rumors in innuendoes that have plagues relationships between Africans and Americans, according to some observers. This basis for mis- trust, according to Oguin, keeps African Americans from benefit- ing from an economic relation- ship with the continent. "There are many people who have negative ideas about Africa, said Oguin. "Nowadays, many people are rushing to the continent because of the enormous opportunities it presents. In this move, African Americans should not stay out while they have a special rela- tionship - a historical connection - and blood links with Africa." For over a decade, Benin has been noted for its political stability and encourages a mar- ket economy that fuels its eco- nomic expansions. However, like Ghana, it courts the atten- tion of African Americans to African spearhead development in a country that has seen years of painfully slow growth. They feel that ignoring the damage in- flicted by slavery would impede the peace and reconciliation they seek. "No amount of money can fix anything that has already hap- pened," said Oguin. "This apol- ogy is from the heart. And that is much more valuable than money because of they psycho- logical impact. Once we have that confidence that we have spiritually addressed those con- cerns, then the relationship in business, trade and culture will follow and become _ larger, stronger and long-lasting." "The apology is too late.” said Charlene Crafton, a 30- soemthing local government worker. She spoke for many in her Prince George's County com- munity. "The damage has been done. The apology cannot com- pensate for everything we've been through." "I believe in retribution.” said lecturer Bailey. "And I do believe that Africa, as a continent. has paid a severe price for what those chiefs did. Now both of us will only advance together. It is to the advance of Africans and African Americans that we de- velop a serious, mutually benefi- cial relationship." Oguin announced plans for the first annual international festi- val, "Gospel and Roots.” from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. The festival is expected to be a forum of cultural expression to pave the way for reconciliation. It will bring musicians from all over the world to Benin. Some world- renowned musicians will include King Sunny Ade of Nigeria, Ron Kenoly, Spiritual Jubilation Choir, Righteous Choir and Rodnie Bryant, all of the United States, Rebecca Malope from South Africa, Schekina from Cote d'Ivoire, Roberte Laporal from Guadeloupe, and the Winneba Youth Choir from Ghana. Benin hopes that thou- sands of African Americans and "sisters and brothers in the Black Diaspora" will take ad- vantage of this festival to come "home." Crafton was wistful. Bitterness aside, Crafton said, smiling, "| wouldn't mind visit- ing any part of Africa. om The Desk OF Mes feet; He has no hands to reach forth in compassionate concern toward the suffering-but our hands; He has no minds with which to think thoughts after him but our minds; and He has no heart through which to love with a giving love, a forgiving love, an everlasting, living love but our hearts. Subject: Daily Survival Kit << Items Needed: * Toothpick * Rubber Band * Band Aid * Pencil Eraser Chewing Gum Mint Candy Kiss Tea Bag Why? 1) TOOTHPICK - to remind you to pick out the good quali- ties in others. Matt. 7:1 2) RUBBER BAND - to re- mind you to be flexible; things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out. Romans 8:28 3) BAND AID - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. Col. 3:12-14 4) PENCIL - to remind you to list your blessings everyday. Eph. 1: 3 5) ERASER - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's OK. Gen.50:15-21 6) CHEWING GUM - to re- mind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. Phil 4:13 7) MINT - to remind you that you are worth a mint! John 3:16-17 8) CANDY KISS - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday. I' John 4:7 9) TEA BAG - to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings. | Thess 5:18 Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, share a word of praise and they always open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you con- sider a friend. WUST RADIO WASHINGTON'S CLASSIC GOSPEL RADIO/815 VEE STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 (202) 462-0011 THE RATTLESNAKE AND THE HIPPOCRITE IF 1 SHOULD MAKE A SELECTION TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE TWO- THE RATTLER AND THE HIPPOCRITE | KNOW WHAT | WOULD DO IT TAKES NO TIME OF THINKING WHAT CHOICE | WOUID MAKE | WOULD ALWAYS TAKE THE _ RATTLER FOR | KNOW HE IS HE WOULDN'T COME UP TO YOU GRINNING JUST TO MAKE THAT HE IS A FRIEND HE JUST CRAWLS ON HIS BELLY FOR THAT FOR THAT RATTLE DOESN'T PRETEND BUT HIPPOCRITE WILL TALK SO LOVELY AS THEY GIVE YOU A PAT ON THE BACK THEY HAVE SO MANY HIDDEN FACES UNDERNEATH THAT SAME OLD HAT THEY HAVE THE FRIENDLIEST CONVERSATION AND A VOICE WITH THE SWEETEST SOUND WHILE YOU ARE TALKING THEY ARE THINKING HOW TO SMEAR YOUR NAME AROUND A RATTLER'S BITE IS POISON BUT HE WARNS BEFORE HE BITES THE RATTLER IS A DANGEROUS REPTILE AND HASN'T ANY SENSE OF RIGHT BUT IN HIM YOU WILL FIND NO FALSE PRETENDING NO TWO FACES HE HAS TO MAKE FOR ONE THING CERTAIN YOU CAN REST ASSURE THAT RATTLER IS A SNAKE | HAVE ALREADY MADE MY SELECTION AND | WILL ALWAYS STICK TO IT 1 WOULD RATHER DEAL WITH A RATTLERSNAKE THAN TO DEAL WITH -A HIPPOCRITE GOD LOVES YOU AND 1 DO TO BRO CAL HACKETT. WUST CLASSIC GOSPEL RADIO Final Call & Health Issues... shown above is Minister Robert Muhammed (holding sign) & Pitt County Health Dept. representatives sharing a day in the Park to inform the community of the different health issues affecting the African American Community. photo by Jim Rouse WEED & SEED ..... pictured above is Jackie Barnes, Ida Felder, and Teresa Belcheer residents of West Greenville who participated in the Introduction to Basic Skills Computer Class at West Greenville's Weed & Seed Safe Haven. Mrs. Rosa Sydney director, noted that they were the first to complete the class. Congratulations ladies. photo by Michael Adams YEP? COX Phone (252) 355-7100 Fax (252) 355-3978 IF YOU NEED A LOAN FOR Unexpected EXPENSES,AUTOMOBILE ‘DOWN PAYMENT OR HOME REPAIRS - COME SEE JEFF COX IF IV CAN | : BE DONE, JEFF CAN DO IT 3005 S. Memorial Drive Greenville, N,C, 27834 SG Oct 4 , 2002 - Oct 11, 2002 ‘ Local Hero photo by Bro Jim Rouse From the Hillsborough community the in Williamston area we find the son of Mother Rosa Weaver. Mother Weaver raised her children to be God loving citizens. Her dahgther sister Shirley Weaver raised her chil- dren in the same man- ner. Shown above is her son young bro. Weaver, who is iin a wheel chair. He saved a young per- son who was being at- tacked by a dog. Young bro Weaver rushed to the aid while in his wheel chair and got the dog off of his neihbor. Hat's off to this youn Weaver. Reflections, & xpressions, ond Reviews Sujette Jones SHAKEDOWN: EXPOSING THE REAL JESSE JACKSON BY KENNETH TIMMERMAN Kenneth Timmerman has interviewed Jackson, his associ- ates, and his victims to write a courageous and important book that at last provides a_ full, honest accounting of the life and lies of Jesse Jackson---from the streets of Chicago to his support of Yasser Arafat in the Middle East. Here is the real Jesse Jackson: the man who turned racial grievances into a breath- taking money machine. With Shakedown, Jesse Jackson is finally exposed. In Shakedown, you'll learn: *****how Jackson exploited and lied about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Back then he lied about cradling the dying King in his arms, and his dishonesty hasnt let up since. *****about Jacksons previously unreported affliation with one of Chicagos most notorious street gangs. *****Where Jackson learned politics from card-carrying Communists. *****#how Jackson make him- self a Reverend (without creden- tials) ****#the truth behind the self- perpetuated myth of growing up poor and a victim of racism. *****how Jackson raided corpo- rate America in the name of the poor but really to enrich himself and his cronies. ****#*the history of sexual she- nanigans that made Jackson the perfect minister to President Bill Clinton. *#***about Jacksons corrupt mixture of official diplomacy and unofficial business with African dictators. **#**the inspiring story of a CEO who stood up to Jacksons bullying and won. Today Jackson leads his racism witch-hunt through corporate America, bilking frightened CEOs of big money. Through it all Jackson has used the same basic techniques of intimidation, coercion, and protection-refined by his assoiciation with Chicagos most brutal street gang. Jacksons shakedown technique has enriched his fam- ily, steered billions of dollars of business to his friends, and launched a_ political dynasty. Shakedown is the explosive expose Jesse Jackson has long deserved. Excerpted from the book: Shakedown which can be pur- chase from Barnes & Nobles. Note: Kenneth Timmerman, an inves- tigative reporter with more than 20 years of experience, has written for many magazines and newspapers, including Time, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Readers Digest and the American Spectator. He has appeared on Nightline, 60 Minutes, and many other television programs. In My S&S pirit e Bro Adams Greetings First let me begin by saying, what follows are the things that bring questions to my mind about everyday life. You may have asked yourself questions and just didn't know where to find an anwser. Hence the title ' In My Spirit". You may not agree with what I say (We do have freedom of speech in America) and if by chance you think | am talking about you, "I AM". Moving On ! In My Spirit? The Blind Leading the Blind ! ! ! | really wanted to be careful in hopes of not offending someone but as we all know, the time is drawing nigh and the day is at hand. On one ocassion the disciples came to Jesus and said, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offened, after they heard this saying ( Matt. 15: 7-9 ). Jesus answered, Let them alone; they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. | happened to witness a modern day Pharisee in action. | just got to bring it home. One preacher was not satisfied with the. service he received and picked up his telephone and called this company. Not even knowing who he was talking to he began to curse, that's right | said curse, the person out on the other end. Now, he is leading a church. The Blind Leading the Blind. This same preacher is the same one that don't pay his bills. This same preacher was known to have committed adultrery. This same preacher gave himself a title as LEADER. This has been "In My Spirit". We have new converts who sit under these modern day Pharisees and are headed for the ditch. Saints! Pray for our new born. | could tell you more, but, Nuff Said. | said before that we all make mistakes but these false teachers are going to have to be exposed. Are we ready for real Evangelist who will call them out? Not preach for fame and fortune! Yes e offended, but get it Right. In vain they do worship and teach doctrines. They speak with lips but their hearts are far from HIM. Nuff Said. When the Spirit of the Lord rests in you and you reach the time of leadership there are some things that will not come out of your mouth. Remember my children, read the Word for yourself. The Lord will send a true servant your way. We do have true leaders and they should be honered, but not praised. What's done in the dark, Will come to the light. ( Luke 6:45 ) A good man will speak good things and an evil man will say that which is evil because its in the heart. Yes, the blind are leading the blind. Even the President, in my opinion, lead- ing the nation toward war with- out an Physica confrontation from Sadaam. When will we take the blinders off. The Blind leading the Blind. Nuff Said |!!! Bro Michael Adams ° ah sos e, ‘A ¢ J, . Mom and Pop wi Mom and Pop, Inc. Business Services. Owning a business is one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. Of course, it’s a whole lot easier when you've got the right peopte behind you. 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He is a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon Charles is married to Cathelean Annette Chambers Steele and the father of two children Lekeisha and Charia. : In 1985 he was elected to the Tuscaloosa City Council where he served two terms, Mr. Steele's dedication to serving his con- stituents is evident through his many worthwhile and tangible accomplishments in Tuscaloosa County and West Alabama. During his tenure as City Councilman, he organized the ITnity Day Scholarship Fund, The Tuscaloosa Police Athletic League, and secured funds for the purchase of Palmore Parkand Barrs' Quarters (Charles Steele Estates), This was the first home ownership rogram in West Alabama. Charles Steele obtained — the tunds to build the Bernice Hudson Washington — Insight Center, a drug treatment center. He organized ‘the Tuscaloosa Drug Task Force and after many years of relenting efforts, the Partners for a Drug Free Tuscaloosa County (formerly Tuscaloosa Drug Task Force. During that time the partnership was awarded one million dollars. These accomplishments reflect the proven and devoted commit- ments of ‘Steele in his quest for a better Alabama. In 1994, Charles, Jr. was elected to the Alabama State Senate. The Senator serves District #24, which includes Tuscaloosa, Hale, Greene, Perry, Sumter, and Marengo Counties. As Senator, he promised his people in the Black Belt district, where jobs are solely needed for so many residents, that he would work tirelessly to change their di- lemma. He was given the chance when voters in his district over- whelmingly elected him to office. Since then, Steele, a man of contagious energy and spirit, has been on a crusade to live up to that colossal pact. The Senator played a key role in recruiting not one, but several new plants in his district. He continues to serve the people of Alabama with his efforts in the counties that he serves.He was instrumental in locating Tire an Wheel Assembly.(T&WA) In Greene County, H & H (truck beds) in Perry County and Greenco Dimensions, Inc. (drum sticks) in Greene County. He also has plans for additional companies to locate in District 24. As Senator for District 24 he serves on the following commit- tees: Chairperson Industrial Development and Recruitment, Finance and Taxaton; Education, Business and Labor, Agriculture and Forestry, Children Youth Affairs and Human Resources, Judiciary, Tourism and Marketing, Small Business and Economic Development. Senator Steele serves on many boards and organization locally, statewide and nationally. To name only a few of these organizations: Mercedes Minority Board, National Board Member of SCLC, President, State Chapter, SCLC; President, Tuscaloosa Chapter-, SCLC. He serves on the committee for the Michael Figures Leadership Experience Initiative. He spon- sored a non-tradidon educational program with Robert Townsend of Hollywood, California for the youth of his district. Senator Steele recruited the Rosa Parks movie to Alabama, where he served as consultant to the production of the $7 Million CBS movie project. He is re- sponsible for the featured film entitled Roper & Goodie, the $6.5 Million project was filmed in Tuscaloosa, his district, where he is also a consultant for the film. Senator Steele is the recipi- ent of numerous honors and awards. State Senator Charles Steele, Jr. was honored with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Stillman College on May 3, 1997 during it's Saturday afternoon ceremony in Birthright Auditorium which is located on the campus of Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Senator Steele is an elected member of the Senate High Chamber (U S_ Parl- iamentary Group) of the International States Parliament for Safety and Peace. In order for Senator Steele to accomplish his mission, he spends countless hours serving the people of his district, city and state. He works on weekends, red eye flights are common for Senator Steele. He an is 4 Oct 4, 2002 - Oct 11, 2002 Each week the AFRO reprints a page from its archives reflecting events that helped shaped the destiny of African Americans across the nation 28 THE Pages Page 12 The Afro-American, August 12, 1950 “There’s Good News for You in Your AFRO” Sent Into Battle Above MEMBERS OF THE 24th In- | ™*;" fantry of the 25th Division off to battle. Left to right: Cpl. Marvin Taft, Baltimore. Md; “ Cpl. Elanton Hall, Oakdale, —. La.; and Pfc. James Mosby, New York. Right A NEW 3.5 BAZOOKA, a prime morale booster since its arrival in the front lines, is fired by an American soldier on the Korean battlefront. It is regarded as a top anti-tank weapon for its ability to pene- trate 11 inches of armor plate. Below 7 MEMBERS OF THE 24th In- fantry bound for the battle- front. Left to right: Cpl. David Pryor, Staunton, Va; Cpl. Doyle Howell, Oakland, Calif.; Billy Kees, Louisville, Ky.; Cpl. Elanton Hail, Oakdale, La.; and Cpl. Willie Mullins, Detroit, Mich. SOLDIERS of the 24th Infantry moving toward the front in jeeps. These men took Yechon, July 21, and since that time have been holding the center of the MacArthur line. Left to right: Pfc. Vernon Craighead, Louisville, Kv.; Pfc. James Davis, Bluefield, W. Va.; Cpl. Alvin J. Jackson, Austin, Tex.; and Pfc. Henry Perry, Asheville, N.C. . Tan Marines Land in Korea WITH THE FAR EASTERN COMMAND IN KOREA — Troops in integrated units landed in Korea with the first Marine Division to holster the United Forces Thursday. Tan marines are reported to be (Continued on page 9) Soldiers of the 24th head toward the South Korean battlefront where grim fighting by their unit was in progress, The town of Chinju, less than 50 miles west of Pusan, fell to the Reds just as the 2nd Infantry Division landed in Korea to bolster U.S. power in the tight corner of the Peninsula, Fight or Die Is Army's Decision By the end of this week or the first | tain their beachhead or be driven int. ie. . c seine oobi. soya anil api A sili siamese. a eal of of next week, we should know whether the sea, Since July 21, when the colored MacArthur's troops in Korea can maine | 24th Infantry Regiment of the 25th Divie (Continued on page 9) , aluadl “a eee er ee, Wie delete icc we inns baths bre birt DWI! wend wy a! é NRavs o ee ee oa Pal oe 5 0 © 0c od : ‘ moe , “ ‘ a ‘ Uct 4, 2002 - ect 11, 2002 Gloria's Very First Birthday Celebration By: Mattie de Jesus _ We invited all of our Family and Friends to join us in Celebrating Gloria Forbes Roach's Very First Birthday on October 05, 2002, at Annie Brown Community Center, 4316 Liberty Street, Ayden, NC. She turned 77years of age. Minister Joe Roach gave the opening paryer, Renee’ Respass and the Great Grandchildren sung songs, Joyful Roach-Gardner did the greeting and recognitions,Dawn Roach recited a poem, Wendy Anderson gave the bibliography scan, Angela Roberson gave a special tribute, Allie Roach-Hardy gave words of thanks, William Roach gave the Blessing, Michael Roach ushered, Ezekiel Roach did the supervising,Alicia Hardy and Clinton Roberson did the videotaping, James Harris was the photographer,Mattie de Jesus was the coordinator and Genoro de Jesus did the decorating. We have contacted prestigious persons including President Bush, Mayor of Ayden and the Governor of NC, we have a planned program, preparing a delicious dinner and working on our souvenir booklet 0 be distributed December 2002. We contacted the local newspapers and the local radio and television stations. We asked Gloria if she ever had a birthday party before and she stated, " I ain't never had a birthday party in my life, ‘not even a small one when | was a = child." | asked her if that meant tf : she will dance at the party for us. : "Who me?", Gloria asked with a puzzled look. "I used to be a good dancer but | can't any- more.” Allie teasingly said, "I've heard that you dance for God in church." She ried look and ing about me gives us a wor- said, " Y'all talk- DANCING and | can't even HARDLY _ get around, none the less DANCE. " Gloria Victoria Forbes-Roach was. born Oct. 10, 1925 to Claud and Esther arried Johnnie they had nine William Edward Jean Roach- Roach, Allie Hardy and Joe Four children Mills-Forbes.M- Lee Roach, and children: Roach, Joyful Gardner, Ezekiel Merlene Roach- Claudie Roach. that were sent on to be with The Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Johnnie Lee Roach , Jr., a twin. William Earl Roach and two unnamed twins. She has 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren whom she loves dearly. Ms. Gloria was a homemaker, a sharecropper's wife. Who attended Pitt County schools of Helen Cross Road area. Sister of Eva Ore of East Orange, NJ. and the late Joshua Daniels. Member of Mother's Board at Poplar FWB Church. Gloria's loves to grow plants and vegetables, very crafty at making beautiful quilts by hand the old fashion way, cheerfully helping people in need and good at cheering people up. She is very talkatie and can tell you detailed stories of way back. 1 became spellbound when she told Allie and me about my great-grandma, Easter Mu, who lived to be 110 years old. Easter Mu was Allie's great-great grandmother and Glen Edwards Jr., and Joshua Edward's great, great, great, great, great grandmother. | want to share this story with you. Now | would like to tell you the story as told by Gloria Victoria Forbes-Roach about our "Great Grandma Easter Mu". Great Grandma Easter Mu would walk along beside of the woods. | was about 12 years old and would follow her because | loved her better than my mother. Easter Mu would suddenly disapper into the woods. | followed her to see what she was doing. | heard her on the other side of the log praying she wasn't sick. I heard her say, " Lord, | know you have notified me but please let me live another year." | followed her in the woods the next year too. Easter Mu prayed again, "Lord, please let me live another year." | got on the other side where she couldn't see me and prayed too, "Lord, Please don't let her die. Please let her live." God answered those prayers and each time she LIVED. Then she stopped going to the woods and was on her death bed. praying ,"Lord let me know if I've made it." The next day she was still praying "Lord go ahead and give me a sign to let me know if I have made it. I've been praying night and day. Let me know before | go if I've made it." Soon Easter Mu excitedly yelled, " Lord, you all come and see this beautiful city! Come here y'all, look the streets are paved with Gold. It's beautiful." Her daughter Ceila asked "Where Ma?" The Lord is showing it to me,” said Easter Mu. Who told me to move her pillow from under her head. | didn't want her to die. Easter Mu told us, "I've done seen everything I've asked for. My business is right. I'm ready to go now." And she left right after | moved her pillow." | had a Great Aunt on my father's side who lived to be 103. She used to often cry out "Thank you lord for giving me one more day." Talking to the lord helps people to live 77 years old and beyond. | want to THANK YOU !! to Gloria's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for sponsoring this worthwhile occassion and working in HARMONY to make it a success !!! Gloria is so happy, excited and appreciative until it's contagious. She's got us all EXCITED and HAPPY too !! 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Greenville Blwd Drive » Bigger «Better! ‘“ “The New” ¥ 97 gf LOADED | ED We are now located at the corner of Greenville Blvd. and Evans St. (across from Barnes & Noble) Offering the. new... Powisccick, Locator System! g z AA ete oo si any ee aH eR I Pastor Shirley Damels ( top photo) of Canaan Fre Meinoria’ Service September 11, 2002 an e Will Baptist Church, North of the River held a 911 d 7:00pm. The program opened with the song God Bless America. ledges were made to The American Flag and The Christian Flag and to the Bible. A prayer was. said for the Firemen and Families. Eldress Linda Jordan led a song. Prayer for the Pastor Arthur King of St. Mary's. A prayer for law enforcement Military and Families was made by officers was made by Bishop James Tripp. Praye r for the World Leaders was made by Rev. Rex Flemmings. The son "Let There Be Peace On Earth was led by Zenobia Gardner. Then followed the benediction, C-uncilsomen Rose Glover and Mildred Council were on hand for the Memorial Service 'Barbershop' Hilarious or Hurtful? Many District residents contend that they types of conversations that go on in barbershops are reflected in the controversial move, "Barbershop," and that barbershops has no sacred sub- jects. The Rev. Douglas Moore, a former mayoral candidate and pastor of Elijah United States Methodist Church in Poolesville, Md., and college classmate of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King at Boston College, said about the controversy, “I don't think it's that serious. The Rev. Moore, a noted civil rights worker, was referring to the talk surrounding the movie, which isn't warm admiration for a brilliant film, but outrage. Many civil rights advocates - the Rev. Jess L. Jackson, the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Dr. Bernice King (Dr. King's daugh- ter) - are outraged by some of controversial dialogue in the movie. Since its release Sept. 13, "Barbershop" has been at the top of the box office for two weeks and has grossed about $34 million. It stars rapper actor Ice Cube as the inheritor of a barbershop on Chicago's South Side. Cedric the Entertainer plays an old, cantankerous bar- ber who jokes about Rosa Parks and Dr. King's alleged promiscu- ity. His character, Eddie Bishop, is the voice of wisdom in the movie. However, some moviego- ers are concerned by some of his contentious remarks, which have divided Black opinion about the integrity of "Barbershop." During one scene, Bishop tells the patrons, "All Rosa Parks did was sit on her ass." He also expresses, "Martin Luther King wasn't nothing but a ho. For the King holiday, we would take the day off and get our freak on." Dr. Bernice King was livid. "The Bible says, we are accountable for every word we speak out of our mouth," she said in a recent interview with Ed Gordon, host of "BET Tonight." Kings, who aw the move at an Atlanta theater, said she was absolutely shocked when she heard her father's image being degraded, and was further disturbed when the audience responded with laughter at Bishop's remarks. "The remarks were very degrad- ing, debasing and not neces- sary," she said. "Somebody has to take a stand for right." Sharpton, Jackson and King are calling for MGM to remove those disparaging insults from the movie. As a precedent to their demands, Jackson and Sharpton referred to Warner Bros. Removing scenes that included the World Trade Center in the movie, "Collateral Damage." It was stated that keeping the buildings in the move would be insensitive in lieu of the attacks on those buildings. Jackson and Sharpton also re- ferred to Sony agreeing to remove lyrics from Michael Jackson's songs, "Dangerous" after a Jewish group protested to language they claimed was of- fensive. Dr. Leonard Smith, senior pastor of Mt. Zion church in Arlington, Va. agrees, "Whenever African Americans are given national and international platforms, we must be careful about what we say, "Dr. Smith said. "The things said are heightened when cast into a national or international spotlight and for some people, some things just aren't funny. When we jokingly attack our historical figures, it helps to increase others not honoring our leaders." But while Jackson, Sharpton and King make a fight over this sensitive issue, other District residents question whether it's a big deal. Rev. Moore, said that very explicit conversations occur in the barbershop. However, he explains, "the very nature of the barbershop is, what is said in a barbershop stays in the barber- shop." Exposing those com- ments that go on in the men's club (the barbershop) may be where Bishop in the move, crossed the line suggested Moore. Although the manner in which Bishop may have expressed his photo by faith May Hilaiongor A uettal feelings about Rosa Parks may have been abrasive, the informa- tion he delivered was historically accurate, Parks was not the first person to be arrested for refus- ing to give up a seat, according to historical archives. Many who had gone before her simply did not have an organization behind them as Parks did to bring national attention to their arrest. One of many boycotts, which took place before Park's historic even was, then Baton Rouge bus boycott in 1953, headed by the Rev. T.J. Jemison. "All the information has not been written about the move- ment," said Rev. Moore. MGM was not unavailable for an interview, but provided the following statement. "In ‘Barbershop,’ a character makes comments about Rosa Parks and other leader of the civil rights movement. It's only that one character's opinion, though. No one else in the film agrees with him, and it's not an opinion shared by the film itself, the filmmakers, or MGM Pictures. That same character, Eddie, also says "You can say anything; you want in a barber- shop.' For the characters in the film and in that place, no subject is off limits, and the filmmakers were trying to be true to that. ‘Barbershop’ presents a realistic portrait of the kinds of discus- sions happening in barbershops and other gathering places across the country. The producers of the film even went further earlier this week and apologized for the film's barbs about Parks and King. Rev. Jackson said, while he's please for the apology, he wants the jokes cut from future DVD and video editions of the hit movie. Producers Bob Teitel and George Tillman told The Associated Press that they had apologized to Jackson on behalf of everyone involved with the film. "| completely did not mean to offend anyone," Tillman said. "The apology is a step in the right direction,’ Rev. Jackson told the AP, but added that he will "keep appealing to them" to do the right thing. Hard workers are part of our electric co-op. Work doesn’t seem to fit into a 4@hour week any longer. That's why you can count on us 24/7, for all kinds of powerful connections. North Carolina's electric cooperatives pA Touchstone Energy Lifeline: Edifioation of Q New Generation WHERE DID TEENS COME FROM? Did you know that 100 years ago, “TEENAGERS” did not exist? The term teenager didn’t come into common use until about 1940. And there is a reason for that. Kids worked. In 1900 only 6 percent of 17-years-olds in the U.S. graduated high school. Public education just wasn’t a priority. Most youth spent the bulk of their time with family or in the adult world. There was no “youth culture.” No movies, MTV or malls. n the 20's, high schools revamped to attract more students, adapting their traditional, scholarly education to include practical classes like bookkeeping and home economics. It paid off: By 1930, almost half the teen population were high school students, and the trend continued upward. More than ever, teens were ripening in an environment composed almost entirely of their peers. High school was now a full-out teenage social experience. Savvy businessmen were quick to pick up on this emerging demographic. In the “40s, advertisements aimed directly at the teen market began to appear for household furnishings, hope chests and fashions. The products were wholesome-an extension of, say, home economics in school-preparing youths for adulthood. But money was clearly bottom-line. The onset of the “teenager” had everything to do with their increase in buying power. As teen numbers and economic clout swelled, so did an onslaught of rock “n” roll culture and delinquency. Youth culture rocked the entire world: the entertainment industry, the universities, the government. The atmosphere of protest gave rise to gangs. beatniks, rockers and hippies, bent on casting off constraint, high on the heady fumes of hedonism. — Parents who turned in their Bibles to scriptures like Romans 1:30 and II Timothy 3:1-2, which describe disobedience as being a sign of the end of the world. had a pretty good case to make. While these youths spoke out against the mistakes of the previous generation (which had only succeeded in bringing the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation), the only alternative they seemed to offer was a self-destructive one. ; Now, we are a full generation beyond the development of modern youth culture. The students who protested at colleges around the country were absorbed into the system and are now the professors and administrators. The teens who once declared WAR on parental control are the parents of today. Consider:The average parent of an adolescent in his mid to late teenage years is between 35 and 45 years old, which means they were born in the ‘50s or ‘60s; and that they went to high school roughly between 1971 and 1985. Pretty tumultuous-and influential-years in the history of American youth. So, what do you do if you’ve grown up REBELLING against authority, against parents and everything they stood for, and suddenly realize one day that you're a parent? The answer is very telling. - poetrycom OWINGS MILLS, MD (USA) - The International Library of Poetry has announced that $58,000.00 in prizes will be awarded this year in the International Open Poetry Contest. Poets from the Greenville area, particularly beginners, are welcome to try to win their share of over 250 prizes The deadline for the contest is December 31, 2002. The contest is open to everyone and entry is FREE. " Any poet, whether previously published or not, can be a winner," stated Christina Baylon, Contest Director. 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