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Then we saw ourselves as leaders of the United States of America, redeeming the soul of America from the triple evils of racism, war and poverty,” said former United Nations Ambassor Andrew Young. “Now, when it comes to dealing with that, I don’t think we can redeem the soul of America from poverty unless we involve ourselves with ‘the African continent.” While White Americans take advantage of economic ventures in Africa that benefit them, African- Americans have little knowledge of opportunities in their own ' Blacks Urged to do more to Help Africa’ ...’.”” ‘A) homeland, said Young, chairman of GoodWorks International, which does economic develop- ‘ment work in Africa and tf Carribean. “White people are greedy. They're going where the money is. The money is in Aftica. I don’t care how humanitarian they are. I don’t care how religious they are,” Young told an audience dur- ing a town hall meeting on Africa and the Diaspora at the NUL's 65th Annual Conference in Wash- ington, D.C. “When it comes to economic opportunity and eco- nomic potential, we have done ourselves and Africa a disservice by talking too much about the prob- Jakes Cries Foul From Page I crime, it is a business decision. | And, to retaliate in that manner was totally unprofessional.” He also suggests that Black- owned publications are walking an ethical fine line between journalism and advertising sales. “I am under the impression that most newspapers separate their marketing departments from their news departments to ensure that the news stories they publish are not tainted or influenced by the dollar amount spent by the subject of the articles,” he says. “And what we're discussing here is a prime example of what happens when marketing and business issues bleed over into ‘the newsroom. 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S. trade representative for Africa, said economic trade is improv- ing with the U. S., but there is a ong way to go. . U. S. imports have risen substantially in the last few years, teaching $26.6 billion in 2004, up 88 percent over 2003,” she said, “This increased trade trans- lates into tens of thousands of new jobs in some of the poorest coun- tries in African and hundreds of millions of dollars in new invest- ment in the region,” she said. A problem, she said; is that many small Black firms know little about how to get started in The Minotity Voice Newspaper Page a trade relationship with Africa. Among tesources‘fer information she pointed to the C S. Depart- ment of Comnierce and U. S. Ex- port Assistance Centers around the nation. Mel Foot, founding president and chief executive officer of Con- stituency for Africa, which co- sponsored the event with the Ur- €aguc, says many African- Americans have little knowledge of the travesties being suffered by Af- ricans or the opportunities there to benefit both Africans and African- Americans. “Hundreds of thousands of our sisters and brothers in Niger and in West Africa are dying and Continues on Page I 0 Atlanta?’ They sure know how to find us when it comes time to send Out press releases for free public- ity. | “As far as ‘business issues’ bleeding over into the newsroom,” age continued, “It takes money for Jakes to continue to free souls and it takes money for the Pfess to continue to free minds. | will add that Jakes is under no ob- ligation to.spend a. dime with the Black press. In the end, we'te talk- ing about Black businesses and or- ganizations recycling their dollars within their own communities. A free column by Jakes doesn’t add a nickel to the bottom line.” In an effort to ease their es- traggement Smith, the recently instalted NNPA President, is fir- and Free out of wor shows last week, and their exits prompted an “overwhelming” num- ber of calls and e-mails from fans, a network spokeswoman said. The popular music video and interview show, which airs weekdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., is a cousin to “Total & Truck Center Memorial Dr. & Greenville Blyd Carolina Auto Post Office Box 1764 Fai Slee — a Oo 252-355-333, Exe. 2218 1-800-849-3355 FAX: 252-756-6914 ing off a letter to Bishop Jakes re- questing a meeting uh cement the “unique partnership” be- tween the Black church and Black press that had previously been dis- cussed at the June NNPA convention: “Let's put this behind us, let’s begin a dialogue, let’s see how we can best complement one another,” Smith adds. “And, it is not just nec- essarily about advertising it’s about the relationship that should be for the good of the communities that the NNPA serves.” . Jakes now says, “I’ve' discussed this with NNPA President John Smith, and I’ve concluded that the whole matter is largely a misunder- standing.” Request Live” on fellow’ Viacom network MTV. A.J. Calloway said he was told by BET executive Stephen Hill that the network’s new head of pro-° gramming, Reginald Hudlin, was looking to change the face of the network. With his contract up, Calloway him and his chief financial officer and other _top officials to repair the damage and Shown the door? Marie Wright and A.J. Calloway, known as Free and Feather Beds, Fashion Jewelry, Men’s Suited Separates, _ Men’s Sportcoats & More! All Ladies Robes, | lippers, Me Men’s Bic & Tall rtswear, Costume ewel re Fram Mattress ds, E Bathing Suits & Park.” Calloway suggests he was 8567 W .Marlboro — Photo provided by BET said he was offered a very brief extension — no more than three months. He felt he was being given a message. “After five years of growing the show to what it is today, it was ba- sically a no-brainer Situation,” he said. . Hill, BET’s executive vice presi- dent for music and entertainment programming, said Calloway was never told he wasn’t wanted. He would not discuss specifics of con- tract talks. “His announcement to leave Was a surprise because we were in the process of negotiations to re- tain him, as we were with Free,” Hill said. Said Calloway: “If you're try- ing to aggressively keep someone, you don’t offer them a month-to- month contract.” Free, whose given name is | Marie Wright, did not immediately respond to an e-mail message for comment. - The move prompted an outcry ‘from fans of “106 & Park,” which |) is continuing and may soon audi- | tion replacement VJs. “I assumed we were g0ing to get a number of calls, but we've } actually gotten an overwhelming ©o}. amount of phone calls and e-mail,” BET spokeswoman Marcy Polanco said. “A lot of them have been from parents.” Hill said the two hosts “gave an amazing face to our video program- ming and our programming in gen- eral. 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We're pushi gi and communicable: diseases emergency food aid while the need Dellums, known for his leadership Africa as a part of its own self-inter- thetoric, the level of our strategic with the ‘Black Press, NPA, but amidst drought and the worst in- exceeds $9. million. =, in helping to end apartheid in est. thinking has to change. weve got to have a vehicle so we festation of” crop-devouring lo- That does not count the 15 South Africa and his current fight . In other words, “Help me be- Health is now a global strate- Fook Si ds’ ae © a i est at this point is engaged. 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