LISTEN TO THE #1 STATION FOR TALK AND MUSIC — WOOW 1340AM Greenville-Pitt C Chamber of -¥ Inside J obs Convict Rehab or Cc Slave , Chris Levister Black Voice News If you think prison inmates only make license plates, you’re behind the times. As a child Ayana Cole dreamed of becoming a world class fashion designer. Today she is among hundreds of inmates crowded in an Oregon prison factory cranking out designer jeans. For her labor she is paid 45 cents an hour. At a chic Beverly Hills boutique some of the beaded creations carry a $350 price tag. In fact the jeans labeled “Prison Blues” - proved so popular last year that prison factories couldn’t keep up with demand. Ata San Diégo privaréun, prison factory Donovan Thomas earns 21 cents an hour manufacturing office equipment used in some of LA’s plushest office towers. In Chino Gary’s prison sewn T-shirts are a fashion hit. Hundreds of prison generated products end up attached to trendy and nationally known labels like No Fear, Lee Jeans, Trinidad Tees, and other well known U.S. companies. After deductions, many prisoners like Cole and Thomas earn about $60 for an entire month of nine-hour days. In short, hiring out prisoners has become big business. And it’s booming. At CMT Blues housed at the Maximum Security Richard J. Donovan State Correctional Facility outside San Diego, the highly prized jobs pay minimum wage. Less than half goes into the inmates’ pockets. The rest is siphoned off to reimburse the state for the cost of their incarceration and to a victim restitution fund. The California Department of Corrections and CMT Blues owner Pierre Sleiman say they are providing inmates with job skills, a work ethic and income. In addition, he says prisoners offer the ultimate in a flexible and dependable work force. “If I lay them off for a week,” said Sleiman, referring to his workers, “I don’t have to worry about someone else coming and saying, ‘Come work for me.’ For the tycoons who have invested in the prison industry, it has been like finding a pot of gold. They . don’t have to worry about | strikes or paying | Seregs 302 S. Greene St. + serving Eastern North Carolina’s Minority C Conta VO i E reenville, ve and Pitt County to Promote G reenville, NC 27834 . + 752-4101 rowth and Prosperity 1,000 MEMBERS STRONG www.greenvillenc.org (Retail Vaiiie Vol XXI! fats i eS Hale HA EMcoAm ae) Pidase Take One 0° et 0 ‘Sept Issue Greenville-Pitt Cou Chambe, 5 orporate rranialoyiv-zt health or worker’s comp insurance, vacation or comp time. All of their workers are full time, and never arrive late or are absent because of family problems; moreover, if prisoners refuse to work, they are moved to disciplinary housing and lose canteen privileges. Most importantly, they lose “good time” credit that reduces their sentence. Today, there are over 2 million people incarcerated in the US, more than any other industrialized country. They are disproportionately African-American and Latino. The nation’s prison industry now employees nearly three quarters of a . ymillion people, more than any Fortune 500 corporation, other than General Motors. Mushrooming construction has turned the industry into the main employer in scores of depressed cities and towns. A host of firms are profiting from private prisons, prison labor and services like transportation, farming and manufacturing. Critics argue that inmate labor is both a potential human rights abuse and a threat to workers outside prison walls claiming, inmates have no bargaining power, are easily exploited and once released are frequently barred from gainful employment because of a felony conviction. In one California lawsuit, for example, two prisoners have sued both their employer and the prison, saying they were put in solitary confinement after refusing to labor in unsafe working conditions. In a nutshell John Fleckner of Operation Prison Reform labels the growing trend “capitalist punishment - slavery re-envisioned.” The prison industry is not a new phenomenon, writes Fleckner. He says mixing the profit motive with punishment only invites abuse reminiscent of one of the ugliest chapters in US history. “Under a regime where more bodies equal more profits prisons take one big step closer to their historical ancestor, the slave 99 pen. In fact, prison labor has its roots in slavery. Following reconstruction, former Confederate Democrats instituted “convict leasing.” Black inmates, mostly freed slaves convicted of petty theft, were rented out to do everything from picking cotton to building railroads. In Mississippi, a huge farm, resembling a slave plantation replaced convict leasing. The infamous Parchman Farm was not closed until 1972, when _ inmates brought suit against _ the abusive conditions in federal court. Prison analysts say contract prison labor is poised to become one of America’s most important growth industries. Many of these prisoners are serving time for non-violent crimes. With the use of tough-on-crime mandatory sentencing laws, the prison population is bursting-at the seams. Some experts believe that the number of people locked up in the US could double in the next 10 years. According to Prison Watch, the expansion of the number of prisoners will not only increase the pool of prison labor available for commercial profit, but also will help pay the costs of incarceration. & The main goal of prison work programs is to provide “a positive outlet to help inmates productively use their time and energies. Another goal is to instill good work habits, including appropriate job behavior and time management, according to the Joint Venture Program of the California Department of. Corrections. The program is responsible for contracting out convict labor to governments, businesses and non-profit organizations. Federal law prohibits domestic commerce in prison- made goods unless inmates are paid “prevailing wages” but becaus@the law doesn’t apply to exports, prison officials routinely market to foreign customers. In California the prisons themselves are their own best customers. The California Department of Corrections purchases about half of what the prisons make, choosing from an online Prison Industry Authority catalog. Prisoners now manufacture everything from blue jeans, to auto parts, to electronics and furniture. Honda has paid inmates $2 an hour for doing the same work an auto worker would get paid $20 to $30 an hour to do. Konica has used prisoners to repair copiers for less than SO cents an hour. Toys ‘R’ Us once used prisoners to restock shelves, and Microsoft to pack and ship software. Clothing made in California and Oregon prisons competes so successfully with apparel made in Latin America and Asia that it is exported to other countries. In most states prisoners receive little of the money they earn working either for state-run or private sector corrections firms such as the Corrections Corporations of America (CCA) and © Wackenhut. The labor prisoners perform: is often considerably cheaper than in the outside world. Case in point, Texas-based Lockhart Technologies closed its Austin plant and fired some 150 workers who constructed circuit boards because it could relocate those jobs to a Wackenhut-run prison where detainees did the work for minimum wage. _ But even with the low pay and potential for abuse, the labor programs are popular with prisoners, says California Prison Watch, which monitors the state’s prisons. “Prisoner idle time is less, they earn spending money, and they can pick up a skill. ” Tony Matos, 45 convicted of robbing a Rialto liquor store says, “When we step through the gates and into the shop, it’s another world. This is a company. This isn’t prison. Guards still keep watch, the capitalists still profit - the Critics and supporters still debate. But in the end, I get a skill, a few coins and a ray of hope and dignity.” We Salute The Jackie Robinson Baseball League NC NAACP ADDRESSES STATE BOARD OF ED The Wilmington Journal Today, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, [I], State Conference President will formally address the North Carolina State Board of Education regarding the state of public education—-resegregation, Leandro and student inequities throughout North Carolina. His comments will focus upon four key areas of concern for NAACP: “Fighting resegregation and demanding resource equity; *Ensuring high quality teachers for every student in each classroom; *Assuring and strengthening access to high level Math and Science instruction; and — “Increasing parental and community involvement and enhancing civic engagement Following a tour of Goldsboro High School, the State Board of Education will be meeting today at 10:30 a.m. in the Wayne County Public Schools Avenue, Goldsboro, NC. Central Office Building, 2001 East Royall VEBLZ STTtTAuseiy nog dnoaiy eutjpores - rT OC ON “3 - Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 p2 GEORGE E. CURRY Although most U.S. workers were off on Labor Day, we enjoy fewer government holidays and vacations than employees in Western Europe. Still, we remain staunchly devoted to work, even as we grow increasingly worried about’ job security. “Americans believe that workers in this country are worse off now than a generation ago ~ toiling longer and harder for less wages and benefits, for employers who aren’t as loyal as they once were, in Jobs that aren’t as secure, and in a global economy that might very well send their work overseas,” according to anew study by the Pew Research Center. Even with those general worries, the report states, on an individual level, the attitudes of U.S. workers toward their jobs have remained remarkably The Black Hair Care Tragicomedy |~: The Eagle Flies on Friday by James Clingman NNPA Columnist This familiar line should be the mantra of Black people when it comes to recycling our dollars among ourselves. Why? Well, we always talk about recycling our dollars and spending our money in” our neighborhoods, with our own business, to the extent they are available, and considering the fact that the eagle does indeed fly on Friday, we should employ a related economic strategy. Maybe we should use the theme Brother Ashiki Taylor, of Atlanta, Ga. uses: “Freedom Friday.” Ironically, the term, “The Eagle Flies on Friday” comes from a familiar song, “Stormy Monday,” which goes on to say, “...and Saturday I go out to play...Sunday I go to church, and I kneel down on my knees and pray: Lord have bs consistent over the years. “Most people still have positive feelings about their own jobs, and even though many are troubled by the way the forces of modernizations are affecting the American workplace, the level of public con¢ern today is not substantially greater than it had been a decade or two ago,” the study says. Those findings were contained in a special Labor Day report titled: “Public Says American Work Life is Worsening, But Most Workers Remain Satisfied with Their - Jobs.” Those surveyed were asked about eight different aspects of the world of work and most - said all eight areas had gotten worse. Yet, 89 percent said they were either satisfied or completely satisfied with their own job. Employees were asked whether five trends affecting the workforce — immigration, offshoring, automation, ‘modern communication and technology and declining unionization — had helped or hurt American workers. “The offshoring of jobs drew the most negative assessments, wittithe public mercy, have mercy on me.” I say it’s ironic because this is exactly what many Black people do on the weekend. We get paid, and the eagle starts to fly; and sadly, it flies away rather than around. Our | money leaves us so fast that even real eagle couldn’t keep up with it. Then on Saturday we go out to play; it ~ seems that’s the top priority for us these days — playing or watching someone else play. If it’s not games, it’s parties, all night long. Nothing wrong with a little entertainment every now and then, but let’s not be lulled to sleep by it. After the party is over, yes we have to get our “praise on,” as some call it. We “go” to church (forgetting of course that we are the church) and start praying and asking God to have mercy on us. We spent all our money and must face a stormy Monday all over gain, trying to regain the money we threw away over the weekend, and we want God to have mercy. He’s probably saying, “Give me a break!” I can imagine all the groups with which we spend our money saying, “Thank you, Lord, for Black consumers.” Their eagle will fly around their communities many times before leaving, if it ever leaves at all, and they look forward to Mondays because. OPINION “WORKING MORE, ENJOYING IT LESS”, saying by a margin of more than 5-1 that this has hurt rather than helped American workers,” the Pew study said. “The public says the same thing about the increasing number of immigrants working in America, but they do so by a more modest margin of 2-1. They also say the decline in union membership has hurt rather than helped, but the Margin on this question is more narrow, 3-2.” The public is almost evenly split on the question of automation and is most positive about technology, with 69 percent saying the use of e-mail and other new ways of communicating has been helpful. In 1997, 41 percent of workers felt benefits were better than they had been a generation before. By: this_ year, however, 45 percent say worker benefits aren’t as good as they were a generation ago. ‘US. employees work harder than their European ~ counterparts, including the Japanese. It is often said that Americans live to work while Europeans work to live. Because workaholics are held they are far from stormy. Have you ever considered that our Mondays are stormy because our eagle flies on Friday? If we approach our spending with that in mind, our Sundays would be filled with more “Thank you’s” rather than “Have mercies.” | pray we will get this through our heads some day soon and stop this economic death spiral we continue to follow by allowing our eagles to fly away rather than around, making stops at several of our own businesses instead of everyone else’s. So what will it be, Black folks? How about a Freedom Friday? Do you think we could designate every Friday, just one day per week, as the day we make a conscious effort to buy something from a brother or sister? At the same time, do you think we could cut back on spending our dollars at the businesses owned by others? I know it. will be hard; but you only have to do it on Fridays. Freedom Fridays could prove to be the genesis of an economic revolution for Black people in this country. C’mon, y'all. A little self-discipline is all it takes; it would certainly be well worth it. We cannot have anything of substance without sacrifice. Start your personal Freedom Friday Campaign this week, and let others know what you are doing. Let them know that you are raising your wv! in high esteem in the U.S., © Americans, on average, have more money, larger houses, bigger cars and other items considered status symbols. But Professor Mauro Guillen of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton’s School explains: “It is a sign of social status in Europe to take a long vacation away from home. Money is not everything in Europe, status is not only conferred by money. Having fun, or being able to have fun, also is a sign of success and a source of social esteem.” Guillens comments are part of an interesting article on cultural differences between Europe and the U.S. on the http:// | knowledge.wharton upenn.edu/ Web site. Because most jobs in Europe are covered by collective bargaining agreements, workers have been able to negotiate longer vacations there. Workers in France and Spain, for example, get a _ mandatory 25 paid vacation days per year. By contrast, the US. is the only industrialized nation that does not require companies to provide a minimum number of paid vacation days. N consciousness by taking more control of your dollars and making sure that you spend more with your people. If we fail to implement economic strategies of some kind, both personal and collective, we are literally doomed in this country. And as the song goes, Tuesdays will be just as bad, Wednesdays will be worse, and Thursdays will be oh so sad. I suggest Freedom Fridays, but you can call it whatever you want; it’s the action that counts. We can come up with all sorts of cute sayings and slogans, but if we don’t put the appropriate action behind them, we will have accomplished nothing. We can turn that song into a joyous refrain if our eagles start flying around our neighborhoods, in and out of Black-owned businesses, into the pockets of Black employees who work for those businesses, and even making a few stops at Black investment funds. I travel across this country speaking at conferences, doing workshops, and lecturing students and church members; I have been writing this column for more than 12 years now; I am on radio talk shows all over this country; and I have come in contact with thousands of brothers and sisters who say they want Consequently, third of all women in the U.S. and one- fourth of all men do not | receive paid vacations. Disturbingly, more companies are pressing to reduce the number of vacation days an employee receives. When employees do receive vacation days, they tend not to take all of them. Time taken off in Western European countries exceed the allotted vacation days. In France and Spain, workers take off 30 days a year; in Sweden they take off 35 days; in Italy, 25 and in Britain, 25. In the U'S., workers take 10.2 vacation days each year. “There a tendency to really relax in Europe, to disengage from work,” says Christian to do something about our economic situation. They call talk shows decrying our economic position and the lack of ownership and control of resources where they live and the fact that someone else owns all the stores, the gas stations, the restaurants, the grocery stores, and other vital retail outlets in their neighborhoods. After all I have said, written, and, more importantly, demonstrated by personal action and commitment to the principle of economic empowerment for Black people, I truly wonder if it is a lost cause. I wonder if we really want to be free, if we are serious about our consciousness, the same kind of consciousness and nationalistic thinking employed by the very groups about which we complain. Despite my deep frustration, I will continue to write, speak, initiate and participate in economic strategies that will move our people forward because it is part of my purpose, my mission, my work. I am very concerned about our eagles flying, but I am more concerned about our eagles dying. James E. Clingman, an adjunct professor at the _ University of Cincinnati’s African American Studies department, is former editor of the Cincinnati Herald @ Schneider, manager of the Wharton Center for Human ; Resources. “When an : American finally does take - those few days of vacation per year, they are most likely to be in constant contact with — the office.” That can be chalked up to the growing number of cell phones, hand-held devices, laptops and old-fashioned workaholism. I know about this first-hand — I wrote this column in Johnson City, Tenn. over the Labor Day weekend. George E. Curry is’ editor-in-chief of the NNPA — News Service and . BlackPressUSA.com. To contact Curry or to book him. for a speaking engagement, go to his Web site, www. georgecurry.com. newspaper and founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce. He hosts the radio program, *’Blackonomics,” and has written several books, including Black-o-Knowledge-Stuff. To book Clingman for a speech or purchase his books, go to his Web site, www.blackonomics.com or call him at 513/ 489-4132. NAACP Retains Tax Exempt Status by Leonard Sparks Special to the NNPA from _ Afro Newspapers WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The Internal Revenue Service, ending a two-year investigation into whether a 2004 election-year speech by NAACP Chairman Julian Bond violated rules prohibiting tax-exempt organizations from endorsing Or Opposing political candidates, has concluded that the civil rights organization can keep it’s tax-exempt status. We reserve the right to edit any news or information received according to our editorial needs, We will not edit anything in such a way as to be misleading or that would fundamentally alter the accuracy or intent of the original information. ihe Minority Voie Mrs Beatrice Maye THE TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR WIDOWG..... 1. Yes, there’s life after what’s-his-name. You don’t have to jump into the grave after your husband. You can be a full person on your own. 2. Never settle for a man simply because he’s still breathing. You can demand the best in all of your relationships. 3. Don’t let the world take advantage of you because you’re alone. Beware of scams. If it sounds too Zood to be true, it’s too good to be true. 4. Your children are separate people. Don’t make them your life and don’t let them make you theirs. 5. You can be beautiful; the face you wake up with in the morning is not necessarily the one you’re stuck with for the rest of the day. §$e@eer es & se sae Suejette A. Jones Christianity and Money From the Apostle’s Paul’s warning that “love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” to churches’ critical Ce PEE CHR ERE e © &€ @ PPP + Bee e« « 6. You can find out again just how much fun life can be as a “merry widow” in the world. 7. When one door closed, ~ another one opens, and new -. Opportunities are knocking all the time. 8. You can love living alone, and discover the delicious pleasures of a single life. 9. Your senior years can be golden, not brass. You’re getting older, but you’re also getting better. 10. You never have to feel ashamed to be alone in the world. A table for one can be a grand adventure. These are your 10 new rules for living. I learned to believe in them, and you can too. ’ Virginia Graham (Modern Living) What To Tell Your Child About Prejudice and Discrimination The Center for Immigration Studies reports that by the year 2000, one-third off all US citizens will be people of color. Today, one-third of the children in public schools are from what have traditionally been called “minority groups.” Schools are increasingly challenged to educate children who come from a wide range of backgrouds, abilites, and \ experiences. So-called “minorities” have become the numerical majority in 50 cities. The workforce of the ON \ homes, places of worship, or . cemeteries are vandal-ized; and - some people are unfairly paid less than others for doing Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 p3 By Kathy Kolasa equal work. : . chemin ee reine of | Such instances of discrim- special to The Daily Reflector ae women and people of color. - Ination are far from rare. If | While today’s changing we are to have a just society, QA friend of mine told me he demographics are it is up to each of us totake a _ eard you say in a class he compellilng, historically - stand against such unfair fook that you could count _ the United States has always Practices and attitudes. We ___ Faffeinated drinks as part of been challenged to find must teach our children that your daily intake. That’s not effective ways there is no plce for prejudice phat I learned in school. Did for its diverse populations to live and work well together. renee schools, or places to work. A Yes, I did say caffeinated ; From — beverages count in your total thet Prepare er ean Anti-Defamation League, NY __laily fluid intake, if you are live and work young, healthy and routinely harmoniously and Beatrice Maye rink caffeinated beverages. productively alongside others ey Any a ihre year - who represent various and MITCHELL WILLIAMS —_ medic oe ode one many racial and cultural . otahon in. - y 4 icine backgrounds and abilities in President and CEO of PES CUTTONS. ATONE TS our society. One of the Debonairre Menswear Group, _pubject. Here is what hy greatest obstacles to creating ‘Inc. of East Orange, NJ and _fearned after studying recent President of the (CABID) research reports: c such a future is prejudice. While many of us would like to believe that prejudice is a : been in business for over 26 hormone in your body known problem of the past, this is not years. : | hs Anti Diuretic H : ne Incidents of prejudice and Mitchell is the son of James [ADH). This hormone is one discrimination occur every and Mildred Williams, 1212 pf the body's built-in’ day. For example, on a daily Davenport Street, Greenville, mechanisms to regulate iiss basis: - some people are NC. find electrolyte balance. ee called hurtful names or are Sa your body senses that it needs excluded from partici-pation een your aad to in events; - some people are unfairly exclud-ed from jobs, eighborhoods, bank loans, educational opportunites, social events, and clubs; - some people are attacked and beaten; - some people’ erty ity aq te ala 9 TNE ay teflections _ “response to the spending excesses of American televangelists. Christians have tended to view money with a suspicious eye. There is a general feeling among experienced church people that the way churches have handled money needs some work. One professor of church administration says, “It is not simply a questions about raising money. The way churches have thought about money needs to be theologised. And at the same time it needs to be subjected to greater responsibility and general accounting practices.” One particular church lost its building as payment for back taxes and penalties. The federal government charged the church with failing to withhold income taxes of employees from 1987 to 1993. The church maintained the payments were gifts, not wages, and therefore not subject to taxes. A federal court sided with the government, and the church now has no home. Such disputes could be avoided, if only churches would embrace a more businesslike mindset and apply basic money management strategies to.their operations. Year after year, many churches fail to pay their property taxes when due and consequently have to be advertised yeat after year. Such is a classic example of poor money management - strategies. One fallacy found in churches is that they trust one person to handle the financial affairs. Churches need checks and balances so there is not one person who is in the position of being able to take money with no one else knowing. There should be a division of financial responsibililty among , the minister, a treasurer, and COLDWeLL d ther elected BANKER (I eacons or other electe ANEDMANK 2332 Springhill Road Greenville church leaders. PROPERTIES Price: $95,990.00 Also, a fact sheet of Bathrooms: 1.5 o 7 O Square Feet: 1522 collections and disbursements You could be living in this roomy and cozy home enjoying all should be distributed of its amenities. Huge fenced back yard with wired workshop, periodically among the church members. It is the duty of the church to let the members know how their contributions are managed. Some clergy and churches do not see money and budgets and. auditing as having any religious or spiritual content. And that is a bad theology. 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Most hardly knew neighborhood. a: Asian populations, and a sabout the proposal. Some It’s a beautiful name,” said handful of blacks. Latinos were for it; some Salvador Rodriguez, who The emerging controversy has African Americans were came from Guanajuato, struck a nerve because of against it; a young Mexico. “You've already got what some community Vietnamese-American woman One up in Oakland,” one members see as city hall’s couldn’t care less. In Vietnamese man said. cavalier attitude towards \ CITY OF GREENVILLE residents and businesses on GET INVOLVED IN CITY GOVERNMENT the neglected street, coming, as it is, on the heels of the city’s efforts to redevelop the Tropicana Shopping Center over the objections. of the. . «The City of Greenville is accepting applications from center’s, owners-an dtehatiter-i..| 0 _Nolunteers to serve on the following boards and commissions: Compounding the issue isthe perceived slight of east San Jose’s own homegrown national hero, the late Cesar Chavez. Though no city streets are named after him, (though a downtown park is), the Mexican rights and farm labor organizer once lived a few blocks from King Road. He organized meetings and rallies on the street, and for many Latino residents, King Road and Chavez share cultural and historical significance. For them, to rename King Road would disrespect Chavez. Unless, of course, the new name were Cesar Chavez Road. Of course, the issue doesn’t divide neatly along ethnic — lines and is unlikely to spark a race war. 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During the trial, Prosecutors said Isley, lead singer of The Isley Brothers, avoided paying taxes numerous times in the past three decades and declared bankruptcy after the IRS seized his yacht, cars and other property in 1997. He was discharged from bankruptcy four years later, but then did not file tax returns for the years 1997 to 2001 and in 2002 did not sign his return and failed to pay all taxes due. Alexander argued during the New Listing: 916 Chance Street, Greenville, NC Nice 3 BR/ 2 FB, detached 2 car garage. $59, 900. Call Morris or Staci.for more info. STACI MOYE in Eastwood Sub. large front yard, fenced in backyard trial that “unfortunate circumstances” such as the deaths of two of Isley’s accountants made him unable to get records together and pay taxes during the years that led to the criminal charges. Isley’s recent albums include a 2003 collaboration with Burt Bacharach titled, “Here I Am,” and The Isley Brothers: album “Body Kiss.” He was expected to be sent to a Bureau of Prisons hospital . (AP) photo PX, More Great News about North Carolina’s National College Savings Program A State Income Tax Deduction. Beginning in 2006, qualified taxpayers may deduct a portion of their contributions to North Carolina's 529 plan. In 2007, the deduction allowed will more than double. Tax-Free Earnings Continue. Congress has made a short-term tax benefit for 529 plans permanent. Your account earnings used for qualified college expenses will remain free from federal income taxes (and state too). Colleg 4 Foundation of North Carolina For details on North Carolina's 529 plan, visit CENC.org/Savings or call 800-600-3453. Cia y CC.CONVENIENCE MART 1900 South Pitt St. Greenville, NC 27834 252-321-6991 shop cc's.for your fresh Cakes & Breads Ice Cold Beverages Chips & Candies Owners: Mr. Charles Watts & F Apartheid-Era Minister Washes Feet of Black Church Leader Special to the NNPA from GIN In a extraordinary act of contrition, an apartheid-era cabinet minister has washed the feet of a Black church leader he allegedly tried to have murdered. One-time law and order minister Adriaan Vlok, in an act evoking Jesus Christ who washed the feet of his guests after the Last Supper, performed the humbling gesture on the Rev. Frank Chikane, a senior official in the South African presidency. The unusual act occurred last month in a private meeting between the two but was disclosed over the weekend by Rev. Chikane. Chikane, who came close to — death when his clothes were dipped in poison in the late 1980s, said Vlok arrived at his office and handed him a Bible with the message ‘I have sinned against the Lord Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 p7 Apartheid-Era Minister Washes Feet of Black Church Leader and against you, please forgive me (John 13:15)” on its cover. It immediately reignited debate in South Africa over whether South African whites have gone far enough to show repentance for the abuses of apartheid. Naps aco Eddie Makue, general secretary of the South African Church Council, commended Vlok, but said he and his former government colleagues still owed the South African people a full confession. Many high-ranking members of the former government failed to Makue said. Meanwhile the African Christian Democratic Party’s Rev. Kenneth Meshoe said it took a ‘’real man of courage to say ‘I am sorry”. He saluted Chikane for allowing Vlok to wash his feet and for accepting the apology. ”He showed how those who have been wronged should respond to those who caused them pain. It is not every person that has the guts and humility to ask for forgiveness when they have done wrong. There are husbands who would rather see their marriages end in participate unreservedly inthe divorce than ask their wives Truth and Reconciliation Commission process. As a result, we are left with many unanswered questions concerning responsibility for gross human rights violations during the apartheid years.” Vlok and ‘’others with knowledge of these crimes” must demonstrate their repentance by identifying those responsible and apologizing to the victims, for forgiveness when they have erred,” he said. Vlok, the police commissioner and nine police officers were granted amnesty from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for their role in a series of bomb scares at local theaters in July 1988, designed to prevent the film ‘’Cry Freedom” about Steve Biko from being screened. 25th Annual Labor Day Family Reunion Real Reunion ...» This years Gospel Reunion was moving to all and it wouldn’t have been a reunion without the everfaithful Edward Sisters. The Edward Sisters gave glory to God as they sang from their latest release. We can always count on them to bring in the Holy Spirit in song while some groups only sing for the dollar. photo Michael Adams Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 p8 | Scholarship Winner..... Cathy Hughes State University Alumni 66 nL 5 ay Chapter The Seholantipis. ~—" . First Black Woman of Communications given in honor of Richard B. ‘a di — » a Lanine j _ It pioneered the innovative Johnson who served as She is who she is, did what it-tive-ness,” determination Alfred Liggins is the _ format--"24 hour Talk President of the Pitt County she did, knows who she iS and drive in apparent. She president and CEO. She is f Black P sn Chapter for nine years. He | 4nd what she wants—and was reportedly denied by _the first African American _. ‘0M @ Black Perspective. was an educator and citizen of usually gets it she 32 banks when seekinga | woman to head a company ; Bethel. He was also the late —_is Cathy L. Hughes, the loan to purchase her first on the New York stock husband of Mrs. Juanita founder and the force radio station, WOL-AM, in exchange. Her Initial sohnson, a member of the behind Radio One and TV 4980, Now she owns over Public Offering (IPO), in Pitt County A & T Chapter. , Joshua maintained about a B+ One. And even though TV 0 radio May 1999, represented the average at the Ayden-Grifton One is a relative newcomer stations and has moved largest black-owned * — High School, graduating in to the world of television, into cable televisions'‘as TV broadcast corporation, and Joshua Fox.recently won the _ the class of 2006, -He has the name “One” signifies One, a channel,’aimed the 16th largest media Richard B. Johnson . been accepted at NC A&T the first, the pioneer and primarily at African company in the United Scholarship Award by Pitt State University, inGreens- _the trailblazer who leads Americans. , States. Hughes’ WOL-AM, County North Carolina A & T boro, NC. the way so that others may Hughes is the chairwoman._ is the most listened to talk follow. Hughes’ “stick-to- of Radio One and her son, _ radio in the nation’s capital. RALLY _ ROR tes m6 4 al GIVE BLOOD! 25th Annual Labor Day —— : Luther's ~Gospel Family Reunion heCiycfGenite baceing pica nn | life was a volun 1 serve ot the felling boards an fascinating one By Tim Butler The Ultimate Luther Vandross, a CD package that is the first-ever collection of the singer’s hits on J and Epic Recreation & Parks Commilesion. Redevelonme: Records, is out in stores now. nna Are The package contains 18 Commission and Sheppard Memorial Library Board. - tracks and includes two iously unreleased cuts If you live inside the city’ limits of Greenville and would pir vious’ Shine and Got You Home. In like to be considered for an appointment, please call 329. case this is not enough for 4423 to obtain a talent bank form to indicate your interest or die-hard Luther fans, the book | wena talent bank form om the wob st Luther: The Life and Longing tp: grocnvilenc.gov. of Luther Vandross may help | ae | tisfy th ves “YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUNTEER | = “@'S!Y the craving YOUR PARTICIPATION IN CITY GOVERNMENT!” SAAD RENTALS Since 1949 ~ Call Steve Johnson If You Would Like 7 1,2 or 3 Beroom Housing Unit Real Esta 907 Dikinson Ave, Greenville, NC (252) 757 3191 3 Power Play” Mark" “Yes” here for F Power Play™ to ff You can choose to play up to 52 Select five numbers from this top 7 Select one POWERBALL number Mark this box in each panel to VOID [4 Mark either or both of these QP boxes multiply your non-Jackpot prize. H consecutive drawings by selecting area. 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Greenville, N.C. , 30 1 0 South Memorial } Drive, 300 E. 10th St. (252) 830-1525 . pon OF GREENVILLE GET INVOLVED IN CITY GOVERNMENT Volunteer Opportunities The City of Greenvile i is accepting applications from volunteers to serve on the following boards and commissions: > Affordable Housing Loan Committee , > Board of Adjustment > Citizens Advisory Commission on Cable TV > Community Appearance Commission > Environmental Advisory Commission > Firemen’s Relief Fund > Greenville Utilities Commission > Historic Preservation Commission > Housing Authority > Human Relations Council .> Investment Advisory Committee > Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority > Pitt-Greenville Convention & Visitors Authority > Planning & Zoning Commission > Police Community Relations Committee > Public Transportation & Parking Commission > Recreation & Parks Commission > Redevelopment Commission > Sheppard Memorial Library Board. 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KIX oo, Touchstone Energy* Cooperatives 4 of North Carolina 2 8 @# @ a oe Ee ee The NAACP Corner The delegates from the recent 97th Annual National Association for Advancement of Colored People National Convention from Pitt County returned motivated, fired up and ready to run with the Torch burning bright in the continous struggle for Freedom and Equality for all people. Our newly elected CEO Bruce S. Gordon reminded all present that African Americans have made great strides in this country, but there are still civil rights battles to be fought. The atempt by some members of . Congress to stall a vote on extending the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is one example of why the NAACP must conti- nue to exist-and to prosper. On the state and local level of the NAACP we are excited about our upcoming NAACP State Convention which will be held in Goldsboro, NC, October 12-14 at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly, 211 West Hooks River Road. We invite all our members and Non-members to join us at this convention. Yes, this is an.Election Year and our local Branch is actively involved in voter _ registration and voter Educa- tion. Voter Registration is our #1 priority over the next sixty or more days left before election day. We must all work unselfishly to increase voter registration utilizing every tool at our disposal. This have been another busy year for the Pitt County Branch. We congratulate all our youth who are returing to school and the recipients of this year’s NAACP Scholar- ships. There were scholar- ships awarded to seniors from every high school in Pitt ~ County. Our youth under the leadership of Walter and Mildred Council also had a very active and busy summer participating in various leaderships and training programs. We also welcome Ms. Ann Huggins who was recently elected to head our “WIN” program, that stands for “Women in the NAACP”. Ms Huggins will be reaching out in order to build women involvement in the NAACP and sending out a special plea to all women. We are looking forward for an exciting year with our youth and college branch which is _ located on the campus of ECU, under the direction and leadership of Dr. Reginal Watson. . We welcome all our new members and those who helped us at our booth at the recent Labor Day celebration presented by Mr. Jim Rouse and WOOW. We send a special thanks out to our — youth who worked very hard and faithful. Pitt County Branch NAACP will be hosting the District Meeting of District #14 of NAACP on October 21, 2006 at 9:45 am. The District Chairman is Mr. D.D. Garrett. It will be held at West Greenville Resource Center, Nash Street. - We encourage you to join the fight for freedom and join your local branch of NAACP President Calvin Henderson Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 p11 International Pianist Last Carel ld WNIVCFSITC\ Reflections on Brown v. Board of Education A lecture and concert Sunday, September 17 ‘Wright Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $10 general admission, $5 students Call 252-328-4788, 1-800-ECU-ARTS, 252-328-4736 V/TTY Leon Bates is an internationally acclaimed pianist, noted for his El- lington and Gershwin programs. His remarks about Brown v. Board of Education are offered from an historical Perspective, peppered with personal knowledge of the case. He reviews the past as well as the sweeping and long-term benefit to minorities, especially African : EAS FT Americans, whose lives and careers were profoundly altered when the CAROLINA Supreme Court declared that “separate but equal” is not permitted UNIVERSITY under the constitution. eae meieemeedl Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation under ADA should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at 252-328-4802 (voice/ TTY j at least forty-eight hours prior to the start of the program. Blacks Looking to Represent White Districts Create Mixed Feelings by Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Washington EE ETE WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Having gained control over most predominantly Black - political districts, an increasing number of ’ African-Americans are campaigning to represent majority Whites districts. While some view that trend as progress, others worry that the Black community may lose clout in the process. “As districts begin to reflect a broader, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic orientation, the leadership, in order to get - elected, begins to reflect both political realities. And there are consequences, “ says U.S. Rep. Jesse ~ Jackson Jr. (D-II1.). “The consequences include less emphasis on programs that directly or proportion- ately affect African- Americans. We start talking about programs that affect all Americans. I’m not saying that’s necessarily a bad idea because it requires leadership to talk about issues that reflect all Americans. But Black folk have got some real needs out here that need to be addressed.” Votive Our Vatuzs ~ Vazuine Our Vorzs A CIVIL RIGHTS CONFERENCE October 12 - 14, 2006 Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly 211 West Hooks River Road + Goldsboro, NC Foin us fov Pro-Conuention Guents on October 11 . ’ for an Grassroots Leadership Development Interdisciplinary Experience... Leading National and State Experts for Adults and Youth in Education, Economic Develop- Advocacy Training ment, Criminal Justice, Civic Update on Current Issues Affecting Engagement, Labor & Industry and Health People of Color Celebrate the 70 th, NAACD Y ¥,; a “Anniversary of NAACP Youth & College Division For NAACP Members and the General Public After September 30, 2006 On-site Registration only! Jor additional information, coll NE NA ACD ob 866-626-2227 on Go online wuw.naacpne.org Amina J, Turner, Executive Director Rev. Dr. Willam J. Barber, State President oe Nee ee EEE SS ——— El Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 pl2 N orth Carolina Mutual To Celebrate Life Insurance Awareness Month Hosting events at its Durham headquarters and throughout the region Durham, NC North Carolina Mutual Life * Insurance Company will sponsor a number of community-related activities in the state and region during September, which is Life Insurance Awareness Month. A highlight will be the opening of a historical exhibition at its headquarters focusing on women at North Carolina Mutual, titled Poise and Perseverance: A Celebration of Mutual Women. That event will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30. North Carolina Mutual has partnered with the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education ( LIFE ) to sponsor the unveiling and reception. The public is invited. “We have to do much more to stress the importance of financial planning and wealth building in the African-American community and protecting our families when they lose loved ones,” said James H. Speed, Jr., President and CEO of North Carolina Mutual. “Recent statistics released by LIMRA International, a respected insurance industry research organization, show that one in, four men and one in three women have no life insurance coverage,” he said. “In addition, 48 million U.S. households either don’t own: life insurance and believe they should, or own life insurance and believe that they need more.” North Carolina will be a sponsor of the AME Zion Chureh conference in Charlotte , September 12-15. Tuesday, September 19, at - 6:00 p.m., North Carolina Mutual will offer another program in its Financial Literacy Series, Conversations with the President: James Speed talks about economic empowerment, at its corporate headquarters in Durham . The public in invited. North Carolina Mutual will sponsor Breakfast in the Park, a monthly breakfast roundtable hosted by Business Leader Magazine, at the Radisson Governors Inn, RTP, on Thursday, September 21 at 7:30 a.m. September 21-24, North Carolina Mutual will be a sponsor at the Tennessee NAACP State Convention in . Memphis . Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m. North Carolina Mutual will host an open house for its Memphis region policyholders and other partners at 2650 Thousand | Oaks Business Park in Memphis . The company will also host a number of faith- related events in North Carolina and Tennessee during September. North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company offers a wide variety of insurance _ products, including life, accident and health, dental - and disability through group plans for both large and small organizations and through individual policies. Since its founding 108 years ago in Durham , North Carolina Mutual has built a reputation for financial stability and the personalized service it provides its policyholders. It has policyholders in 24 states and the District of Columbia and more than $12 billion of insurance in force. North Carolina Mutual insures almost 2.5 million people through its individual life line and employee group plans. Its headquarters is at 411 West Chapel Hill Street in Durham . The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education ( LIFE ) was founded in 1994 in response to the public’s growing need for information and education on life, health, disability and long-term care insurance. LIFE also reminds people of the important role insurance professionals perform in helping families, businesses and individuals find the insurance products that best fit their needs. Surgeon General: Ant U.S. Treasurer: Romana Acosta Bajiuelos, 1971-1974: U.S. cabinet member: Lauro . 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Ozle Lee Hall Jr. Anderson Memorial Mortuar 1501 W 14th Street Greenville,NC 27834 a) D Over 46 million Americans do not have health insurance coverage. The vast majority of these individuals are ethnic _ Minorities. Many Doctors blame rising health care cost on medical malpractice lawsuits, but health care fraud‘committed by Doctors many be the real cause of rising health care cost. The U.S. Congress has debated placing caps on the amount of money that victims of wnedical malpractice can recover from Doctors in lawsuits. It is || been given my second chance to offer my professional _ argued that rising medical malpractice insurance cost are responsible . . Nea for the increase in health insurance premiums. Many are led to , a Servic ¢ to you once again through my eee salt believe that the working poor are priced out of the health care market Phillips Brothers and Anderson Memorial Mortuary as _ due to these lawsuits. Study after study has shown that there isno _| Mortician and pre-need counselor. significant increase in the number of people recovering large sums To express my personal appreciation to those of you who have made this second chance of money in medical malpractice lawsuits. Medical malpractice posssible by your kindness, a discount will be given to the first 25 customers who come in insurance companies are earning record profits. and pre-arrange their funeral with us. | It has been estimated that the health care industry loses up to $100 billion per year asa | We Havea newly renovated facility, an updated fleet of cars, and a most courteous and Tesult of health care fraud. Health care fraud occurs when Doctors overcharge insurance fessional staff We off ble prices without = companies by up coding services or from billing for services they did not perform. Some _ | Professional staff to serve you. We offer very reasonable prices without compormising Doctors have organized kick-back schemes with laboratories, home health organizations or _| Services. | other business entities in-which they have a financial interest. They refer patients for services _| So stop by today and let us help you make your burdens lighter and take care of tomor- the patient does not really need. The Doctor sends them because the Doctor earns money by _| row needs today. . | making the referral. There are many forms of health care fraud. Some argue that health care fraud is a victimless crime. That is not true. When health insurance companies are defrauded the cost is passed on to the consumer and results in higher health insurance premiums. Due to the higher cost many families cannot afford health insurance and many children go uncovered. Often the elderly are the victims ofhealth care fraud. In fact, anyone can be targeted by unscrupulous Doctors for health care fraud. Does your Doctor get you to sign a charge slip before you receive services? Does your Doctor give you a copy of the charge slip to take home? Does your Doctor bill youy’ insurance for services you don’t:remember receiving? Does your Doctor get you to make frequent appointment for things that could be done in one Cc) Cc) KS I Cc» RE visit? . : . Top 20 gospel/praise & worship _ i The money lost in one year due to health care fraud could make a significant impact on Music, Clergy/Choir Robes, Church Supplies, reducing the number of Americans that lack health insurance coverage. As citizens we should | . . > . . learn about health care fraud and take the time to report it. When a juvenile shoplifts at the Books, Bibles, Greeting Cards, Gifts, Wedding & Social | Phillips Brothers and Anderson Memorial Mortuary WELCOMES Mr Donovan Phillips back to the people of Pitt County, Greenville and surrounding areas, "I have mall we all pay higher prices. Shoplifters are targeted by law enforcement agencies and stores. Invitations, Songbooks, Sunday School & Vacation Bible They often go to jail. School Materials and much morell! Health care fraud is sometimes difficult to detect and even more difficult and costly to Sunday School Commentaries Now Available! prosecute. Many Doctors and health care facilities, including Hospitals, take advantage of the Open Wednesday through Friday 1 2-6pm fact that health care fraud is least likely to be investigated and even less likely to be prosecuted. | Saturday 10am-4pm Unless the community becomes aware of health care,fraud and works together to put an end to rs nee ge cee eee __ it Doctors will continue to steal an estimate $100 billion dollars per year and leave the working ONE SRS NAN Ee OOCKS To ae poor without means to meet their health care needs. 1O9S ALLEN ROAD. GREENVILLE. NC The health care billing system is in need of major reforms. Doctors submit diagnosis Bus: 252-752-3846 - codes and services codes to insurance companies and insurance companies send them payments. pe ae It is estimated that only about one percent of health insurance payment claims are audited each year. Most Doctors know that it is very unlikely that anyone will ever check behind them to see if they really performed the services they claimed when they submitted the bill to the insurance company. BE Most Doctors are probably honest people dedicated to helping people. But consider that many Doctors graduate from school after many years of sacrifice and hard work sometime owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans. When confronted with the opportunities to earn money by billing for patient services and the realization that no one is watching some Doctors just get overwhelmed. This small percentage of Doctors who engage in health care fraud hurts us all and must be stopped. The Office of Inspector of General for Medicare and Medicaid has proposed that Doctors offices develop or contract Compliance Programs to detect irregularities. These Compliance Programs help protect the public and insurance companies and they also help Doctors run more efficient practices and better manage resources. Does your Doctors office have a voluntary Compliance Program? Let’s stop health care fraud and leave Americans with the right to recover damages from Doctors who injure them through committing medical malpractice. . LOOK AGAIN | SF One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer Fortunately, most prostate cancer can be Free Prostate Cancer Screening treated successfully when detected early. Saturday, September 23 That's why doctors recommend routine 8:00 - 11:00 am screenings for all men who have reached Leo W. 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JENKINS CANCER CENTER NAME ADDRESS — CITY__ STATE___ZIP meee OU BRODY SCHOOL ./ MEDICINE Working Together with Private Practice Physicians www.leowjenkinscancercenter.org The Leo. W. Jenkins Cancer Center is a joint program of University Health Systems and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ee ae abe a a aa ae — S ala i a ce -st Ce ee — Minority Voice Sept. 8 - 23 p14 _ a Old, new moves mix in Idlewild By Tim Butler What’s up with the dance craze of late? It seems every time you turn around, there’s a new movie or television show competition wrapped around the concept of dancing. Dancing has become the big thing in Hollywood... Old, new moves mix in Idlewild Idlewild What’s up with the dance craze of late? It seems every time you turn around, there’s a new movie or television show competition wrapped around the concept of dancing. Dancing has become the big thing in Hollywood. Jumping on that bandwagon, but taking the idea to a whole other level is the new movie Idlewild, starring Big Boi and Andre 3000 of the multi- platinum-selling music group OutKast. An all-star cast, including Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), join the duo in bringing this original musical experience to the big screen. Unique about this effort, is that the story is set in the 1930s, with music that has a feel of the olden days but also more than a touch of today’s hip hop appeal. It’s totally different from anything you would expect. Andre 3000 has been quoted as saying, “The movie is. pretty much every genre. It has drama, action, music, comedy, a love story and gangsters. On top of that, we are styling. It takes place in ; the 30s, so we are impeccably dressed.” Much of his wardrobe for the movie came courtesy of Giorgio Armani. Much of the action in Idlewild centers around a nightclub where anything goes: there’s plenty of hustling, drinking, and partying. It’s a fun place, until something goes wrong. Highlighting the film’s dramatic action are lavish dance numbers choreographed by three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle. Unique with Battle, is that he manages to combine old styles of dance with moves of today. Among those making appearances in the film are Macy Gray, Patti LaBelle, Faizon Love, Ving Rhames, Paula Jai Parker, and Cicely Tyson. Idlewild is playing at theaters everywhere. Area doctors are participating in several clinica trials of an investigational inhaled insulin, fou are at east 18 years old, have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, do not smoke and donot have COPD or emphysema, call today tosee fyouqualifyfora study. Study participation is from 6 months to 2 years Fyou are eligible to participate, you willeither receive study drug or continu yOur current regimen with close supervision. You may also be compensated for time and travel. Formore information, call toll free: 877.674.4868 ~ Several Area Locations