I PEOPLE South Street Journal News\bhim servinge 2 Numbe and for.r l bGran d Boulevard (Bronzeviile), Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Near South, Gap, Fuller Park, ArmouMay r1 1Squar 24,199e 5 Tillman Back Mayor Alleged Vote on Empowerment Fraud Zone Funding Suspected in By Michael Conners 20th ward Staff Writer Michael Conner Angelo Rose, representing and Convener of Staff Writer the South Side Cluster Empowerment Zone In a story on vote fraud in the 20th ward (A (SSCEZ) which includes the 3rd Ward re­ story first reported by Michael Sneed of the ceived remarks from Alderman Dorothy Till­ Chicago Sun Times May 5, 1995) in which man (3) stating, he should go back to Balti­ the F.B.I, sent a subpoena to the Chicago more, Maryland." an apparent reference to Board Of Elections concerning absentee his hometown as taking a more aggressive ballots. South Street Journal, contacted the role in the Empowerment Zone funding for Angelo Rose, South Side office of Aid. Arenda Troutman. Her Press the South Side, backing Mayor Richard Aid. Dorothy Tillman (3) Cluster Empowerment Secretary, Mr. Lex Anderson, said, "She Daley on his city council control over the Zone, Convenor (Troutman) has no idea of what they are funding process of the Empowerment Zone. of the funds and that she will be fightingt o investigating and no knowledge of any wrong This is just part of an escalating battle to doing. We in the 20th ward Democratic control the funds that are being distributed by ensure more of the funds be targeted to the area. Last report of the $100 million tenta­ Organization will fully cooperate in any Washington D.C. of $100 million in three investigation. However, at this point we have Chicago communities including Mid-South . tively targeted to communities in the zones, about $3 million was identified for the Mid- not been contacted by anyone including the As many residents make comments on the F.B.I. (Federal Bureau of Investigation)" process they choice not to be identified for South area. However, Tillman stands firm that the funds will be control by the city F.B.I. Spokesperson Mr. Bob Long, who print. One source who is a member of the said "The 6(e) rule is a law that states that the SSCEZ said "It's a lot of back-stabling going council, in line with Mayor Daley's ordinance F.B.I, cannot discuss the matters concerning a on all across the board," Adding that. "How approved on April 5, 1995.which many feels Federal Grand Jury Investigation" and he is it that the SSCEZ members have went that is not the bottom up process Rose want offered no comment one way or the other. though the tiresome process of sitting up the to ensure that business will not be as usually Mr. Gerald Ross, a resident of the 20th program to how the funds are to be divided with government programs of the Empower­ among various community groups." He ment Zone nature. ward who contacted SSJ with alleged docu­ continued, "The alderman want to take The SSCEZ called for the immediate with­ ment relating to fraudi n the 20th Ward. That control of the money from the various drawal of the proposed ordinance because it absentee ballots were being sold, re-contacted community groups and seme community did not represent ihe "bottoms up" process of our office and backed out of any further com­ groups are fighting over which group gets the planning with community and • government ments stating that, he had been contacted by most. "Its like dogs fighting over one bone." acting as equal partners. the Chicago Office of the F.B.I, and was told that it would not be in the best interest of the Reports indicated that Tillman acknowl­ SSJ repeated efforts to contact Rose of the investigation to continue to comment and edged that the Mid-South (South Side Em­ SSCEZ and Aid. Dorothy Tillman either re­ withdraw his comment until the end of the powerment Zone) is not getting its fair share turned calls for additional comments. Continue on page 17 Black Groups Address Report 3% of Schoosl Contract work to Black Contractors A Press Conference and Demonstration was protests at Harper ^High School (65th and tion with the Unions. Several other contrac­ tors and Workers. held at Harper High School (65th & Wood) on Wood) against the Public Building Commis­ tors and community agencies are being af­ The 150 page Emergency Economic Devel­ Monday, May 8th, by group of Black Contrac­ sion (PBC) locking out the Black community, fected by similar unfair Union practices. opment Program was submitted to the Execu­ tors and a Coalition of Concerned Community according to Omar Shareef of AACA. from Last week AACA released it's findings that tive Director of the PBC, Mr. Thomas Walker Groups and politicians including; African business opportunities due to unfair union less than 2% of PBC contracts (approx. $2.4 last week to be placed on the PBC's Board American Contractors Association-Omar Sha- pressure preventing Black Contractors and of $136 million total over the last seven agenda. To date Shareef reported that "there reef-President; United Services-Eddie Read; Workers from working in this school and months) were awarded to African American has been no confirmation." Crusaders of Justice, Rev. M. Earl SardonOp- other publicity funded projects on the South Contractors. "The concerned groups plan to be present, in eration Push, Rev. Jirnmie L. Daniels-National an4 Westsides of Chicago. Mayor Daley is the AACA along with the groups presented numbers, at PBC Board meeting to see the President and Rev. Willie Taplin Barrow-Na­ Chairman of the PBC. these figuresan d its African American Emer­ program passed and implemented" said Sha­ tional Executive Director of PUSH, Alderman Recently, Shareef reported one of the black gency Economic Development Program at the reef. Virgil Jones-15th Ward; Alderman Shaw-9th contractors, along with eight (8) black work­ press conference. The 150 page Program is For further information call Omar Shareef at Ward; and African American Plumbers Asso­ ers was illegally fired from the Harper High designed to prevent the abuses of power wit­ the African American Contractors Association ciation president, Bill Taylor. School project, due to the unfair practices of nessed at Harper High School and provide at (312) 915-5960 or (312) 760-1011 (pager). During the last 2 weeks there have been the Public Building Commission in collabora­ more contracts to African American Contrac­ Mother*s Day with a Mission Everyday in Robert Taylor By Mamie Robinson ^ Ethel ing upon the rights of public housing residents. Staff Writer Washington, Circuit Court Judge Wayne R. Anderson Mothering seven children and having five President of the presided the case and ruled the sweeps uncon­ grandchildren is a difficult job all by itself. south end (47th stitutional. Despite the ruling, CHA continues However, try raising seven children, being St. to 54th St.) sweeping apartments. However, Washington of Robert Taylor proceeds with her fight. grandma and being the mother of Robert Taylor Homes leading a Homes, a title courageous visionary Ethel protest in the "I was called a gang mother and a gang Washington inherited for fighting against the development last banger, "Washington said. "If you want to clear 1990 drug and gun sweeps in the CHA public fall is protrayed the community of drugs and guns, then do it housing community. as the fighting legally. Go after those people who are involved. The sweeps, known as the Emergency House mother. Pictured People were being mistreated and they didn't passing the Keeping Sweeps, began in the early 1990s as an care about the people. They came in when they bullhorn is Rev. wanted to and would lock you out of your own attempt by Vince Lane, Chairman of the Ronald Schapp Chicago Housing Authority, to rid public to Wallace apartment. I pay my rent. This is America and housing of drugs and guns. The sweeps were 'Gator* Bradley, I have rights, "Washington said. first administered at the Rockwell Gardens and right. A mother of seven children (including four later attempted at other public housing devel­ SSJ Photo by daughters and three sons), Washington was opments, including Robert Taylor Homes, 39th Hilbert Sandifer often challenged with other leadership roles. State & Federal to 53rd State & Federal. From 1971-1976, she served as president for the Police Officers would, without search war­ upset about the abuse to public housing tenants, about their civil and human rights. After learn­ Local Advisory Council (LAC) at Robert Taylor rants, barge into apartments and began search­ Washington contacted the Amercia Civil Liberi- ing that the program was unlawful without Homes. In 1976 she relinquished her responsi­ ing for drugs and unregistered guns. Feeling ties Union (ACLU) and the Department of search warrants, she lead the community in a bilities as LAC president and began working for Housing Urban Development (HUD) to inquire class action lawsuit against CHA for transpress- Continue on page 13 Pag© 2 May 11 - 24.1995 South Street Journal

C oiniiiiiiiUv Brfef By Jabar 20th Ward Residents Takes Part in "Clean and Green" program lake Meadows residents will not be getting South Street Journal in their lobbies as before (at least not this issue or the last one) after SSJ reported a story on the ensured loan the development is trying to get from HUD. Management directed the staff to remove all of the papers. So much for freedom of the press. Aid. Dorothy Tillman was seen shopping at Mytels having trouble getting her check approved for about $300, is it another fund raising time for the right direction? Tillman's run off partner Wallace "Gator" Bradley was reported doing fine financially, his position as a youth counselor with the Boys and Girls Club has expanded on the Westside doing gang intervention work. Angelo Rose and former TWO executive Director hooking up. Well that's really building community relations. Vito's Grocery store new owner Sam, on 63rd Street, says he is here to stay. Unzip information SSJ got was he did not inform his employees of the new ownership. Sam says that was not the case Photo by Cheryl Tadin and many of the former employees are still with him. To prove Theses 20th Ward residents were among the more than 20,000 Chicagoans who performed volunteer clean-up work as part of he's here to stay he has remodeled the store and put over $50,000 the 7th annual "Glean & Green" program. Joining them were Alderman Arenda Troutman (center) and Streets and Sanitation worth of work in it. Look for his ad on page 3,.and a story on him Commissioner Eileen Carey. Time is running out for Hock clubs and other community agencies to register for spring clean-up, in the next issue of SSJ. For registration information, call Mayor Daley's Inquiry and Information office at 744 - 5000. On 63rd St. word is that it is a fight over parking space between UMOJA Sponsors Youth History Com­ Bobby L. Rush replacing Robert Walsh. Byers, 32, brings Cole Taylor and WPIC. Has that anything to do with Cole petition. The Umja Mentorship Program to the Kenwood experience in telecommunications, both in the private and public sector, to Rush's staff. Her background includes seven Taylor, manager, Ms. Blackwell leaving the 63rd St office Also Oakland Community Organization invites the community to it's years with the office of Senator Donald Riegle (D-M), where on 63rd Street Mr. Hall of the Woodlawn Business Association is 1st annual African and African American History Competition she served in various capacities including Deputy Policy advisor leaving, seems that the board members'need some aggressive entitled "Unshackled Knowledge" the event will be held and Legislative assistant of Telecommunications Policy. leadership to address the potential funds of the Empowerment Thursday May 25th. This event is the concluding activity for Zone on the north side of 63rd St. Vacant buildings on 63rd are this year's mentorship program. Students from Dolittle East, still there waiting a crime to be committed. Einstein, Fuller, Price Reavis and Robinson elementary schools Inside This Issue Adopation:Black or White John DeVaugh of Armour Square is taking his famous briefcase will share there knowledge and understanding of their story and 4 of information to a retreat with the ACORN organization this struggle. The Competition will be held at Dolittle East School Education Columnist Michael BrownStein 6 week. 535 E. 35th St. in the auditorium from 6-8pm. State Officials Proceedings 7 Remembering Malcolm X 8 SSJ is sorry to say the famous Beverly A Reed is no longer with Youth organization and agencies from the Editoral-Renaming Cottage Grove to Malcolm X II the newspaper, she going to be doing some drug abuse counseling South and West side of Chicago has been meetiing at Letters II for a center in the community. However, there was some fiction on the Chicago Urban League addressing youth alternative activiies Prospective - the Courts her living. We will miss her. and adddressing gang members concerns on stopping drug and II Spiritual Food - Panther 12 So Bacon's wondering about Ziff Sustruct. Well he is doing work vilence in the community. Two organizations partipating are 21 Health Columnist Raymond Mason 16 with the Inner City Youth Foundation gearing up for a big Centrey Vote and the Inner Cidty Youth Fourndation. Body building Event 16 community event in September. Look for the Black and White Congress Rush names new Real Estate Columnist - Hildre* Carter 18 E£23 £2332 ^^ _^_ 4S?*s^^^ eS23 csSSI legislative Director. Bryonie Plamer Byers Parel for Sale & Transactions ii ... iP m was appointed to the poistion of Legislative Director by Con. Classified 19

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women only and Zone meeting at Malcolm X 3rd District 747- Sat. 13 there is no charge. Inner City Studies. 7004 for other Sat. 25 Photo May West Woodlawn Every Saturday. 39th and Oakwood. Birthday meeting dates. Next issue: Council of Block 6:30 pm. Every South Street View and the Freedom Journal, Clubs' Women Mon. 15 Wednesday. Now Center, Deadline for How do you feel about Auxiliary Meeting Taifa Black 63rd & Cottage Wed. 24 Fn. 12 Material is May 2nd Saturday, I pm Awareness The 35 th Street- Grove, will Aid. Madeline renaming Cottage Grove Ave. Centers For New at Parkway Group holds Gateway Citizens celebrate with a Haithcock (2): 18, 1995 to Malcolm X Drive? Horizons, inc. SSJ will publish notices of Community House classes in Black Committee: Malcolm X Monthly annual Benefit at community 500 East 67th St. history, leadership, Monthly community Awareness Day Community meetings, events and KMiWiii Wk s the Regal Theatre, conflict, resolution meeting at Hartzell meeting of 2nd observance from 7- programs. Any featuring the Alvin and more every Memorial United '%:&:•-!' Mi. Crusaders For 9 pm. at the center. ward residents and organization or person in v Ailey Dance Justice regular Monday from 6 to Methodist Church, constituents, held »>» .-.-:•.;•, ;•-:• Among special the SS] circulation area «•• Theater, Muntu mmmmm community meeting 7:30 pm at 3330 S. King Drive. motivational at Hartzell may submit material. mstmimm* Dance Treatre of smmmsma at 12 noon, at Woodlake Meetings are held speakers and poets Memorial United We will print others as it ' Chicago, for more •.v >:«.••: „««m SIS- Holiness Temple Community room on the 2nd Wed. of who will discuss Methodist Church, relate to the area. Send ..,--.' . information call: Church 56th and 4514 S.Lake. each month and are Malcolm's 3330 King Dr. material one week in 373-5700 advance to SSJ 4305 S, Why not? That makes since. He is Indiana. Every open to all contributions will Regular meetings resolution and King Dr., Chicago, III well worthy of a street named after Saturday. New Structure residents of the be Ron Carter, of held on the 4th 60653. We reserve the more every Near south and Wednesday of each him. If the community have a Organization SSJ. For information right to refuse and edit Monday from 6 to Grand Boulevard census then the city council should The South Side weekly meeting call 955-3033 month, on issues material. 7:30 p.m. at follow it. YMCA Pre-School begins at 6:30 pm at areas. For info, call and concerns Woodlake David Flax'Hatch Parents Club 5659 S. Indiana Ave. 548-2000 or 924- affecting the 2nd Community Room, presents their 4th Sun. 20 Sat. 27 Partners in Community Call John Thomas 00I4 Ward community. 45l4S.on55thand Annual Steppers South Street Washington Park Development at 324-5256. Grove Ave. 7:00 For information, King Drive. Every 3rd Set/70's Retrospect Journal board of Community 43rd & King. p.m.(Sharp) call the Alderman's Coalition Wednesday at the South Side Advisors Donation: $7.50 office: 924-0014. YMCA 6330 S. Stony Tue. 16 meeting, for There Is A Job To Be Island withVI03s Done It's Up To You Mid South information call Radio Personality The 20 ward And Me To Planning and Hildre' Carter 924- Cook county Tax Sat. 13 Herb Kent. 9:00 - 2:00 Ward Spring Scavenger Sales Make This community Women's am (Western or 70's Development 0461. better, issues that Carnival will be from 6- 8 pm in the Auxiliary attire optional. Cash Commission, need our attention held from I I am - Madison Room of Meeting of the Bar & Refreshments. General Tue. 23 *Empowerment Zone 10pm in Northern Trust Monies *Superstation West Woodlawn Advance tickets: 10/ meeting, West Woodlawn $ 12 at the door, for Washington Park Bank, I8I W. Design and Usage Council of Black Council of Block information contact: at King Center right by 60th Street Madison. improved Education Clubs at the Clubs Beat 321 Denise Kimbrough or 43rd & and Cottage Grove. Registration fee is and Recreation Hey that's a good idea. I believe it Parkway meeting at Parkway Stacy White 947-0700 Cottage.6:30 pm. Food, games , $25. For additional ^Landmark Status and would be a good uplift to the community Center, Community Environment *Better Ext 28 held every I st carnival rides. May info, call community. It would give a good 500 East 67th House, 500 E. 67th Housing and jobs Tuesday. I7-2I. Community since of values for the community. Street, 1:00 pm. St. 7:00 pm. Meets Washington Park Investment John Raimy meeting held every Adolescents Harris 4th Tue. of each Fieldhouse 5531 S. Wed. 17 Corporation. 258- King Dr. 2:00 p.m. Student, Dawson Skills Center 2nd Sat. YWCA 6200 S. month. For Drexel955-3IOOext. South Cluster Fri. 19 information call T. 0070, Ext. 218. 36. This group is for Empowerment Harris 493-1306 &

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Committee of Foster care, said, "I African would opt for the child to be placed Adoption/Foster Care: in a home of other racial groups only Liberation Day after all exhaustive avenues of plac­ By Dr. Conrad WorriU ing the child in a setting of their own The month of May is very important heritage have failed," he went on to Black or White in the worldwide African Liberation say that, he would see the child movement. We celebrate African Lib­ THE placed in a home setting instead of in eration. In Chicago, this historic event the Welfare System, to receive the will be held May 20th. Sponsored by Guardian care family values instead of in a con­ the National Black United Front, trolled environment of the Welfare By Michael Conner black child to be adopted by their Chicago Chapter. All activities will Staff Writer family, brother, aunt, cousin or even System. "The Grandness In Action One More Time" take place on the Westside, beginning African -American State Rep. Coy a trusty neighbor if this fails, then, If passed into law, Senate Bill 465 with a parade and march. We will 6351 S. Cottage Grove Pugh (D) District (10) said, 'Tm not yes, the child should be put in some­ announced in January, would revise assemble at 10:00 AM at Jackson and with this bill...which cleared the way one's caring home, instead of in the current legislation that charges DCF Austin Blvd. The march will begin at The Hall That Rents For All in the state senate, for interracial Welfare System with no upward with protecting or defending abused 11:30 AM and proceed on Madison to Occasions: adoption in Illinois. "It white washes mobility." or neglected children and make rela­ Central Park. Wedding Receptions, Club Affairs, the black child of their heritage and "m the Mid-South area (page 14) tives a priority for foster care. The Following, we will convene in Birthday Parties, Banquets, culture." there are 8,488 children in the foster bill would also redefine a dependent Garfield Park for an afternoon of fes­ Repast after Funerals, Representative Mary E. Flowers, care system, 62% of them are in a minor, a child would not be depen­ Religious Functions tivities including speakers, entertain­ (D) District (21). Who supported the Welfare System, instead of in foster dant if a grandparent cares for him or ment and an African market. This etc her in the wake of a parents death or Air Condition/Heat/ Ample Parking bill, informed South Street Journal, care" said Ms. Cheryl Douthard, phase of the day's activities will begin Willa P. Strong, Mgr. "I never said that blacks should be Program Manager, Home Of Rela­ in the force of a parent's inability to at 1:00 PM care for the child. (312) 324-9141 adopted by whites ". What I said tive Care. The All-African People's Revolu­ was that if all efforts failed for the Scott Hamilton of the Department Officials were appalled with the tionary Party headed by Kwame Ture Of Children And Family Services care of a mentally incompetent rela­ (Stokely Carmicheal), explains that said, " Of the 46,524 children under tive waved not be dependent. "African Liberation Day was founded the care of the DCFS (he offered no Cool Count Public Guardian, by Kwame Nkrumah on the occasion of Broke/, Tune-Up/, (Tlojor Auto Repair direct quotes, as of white couples or Patrick Murphy said the bill sought the First Conference of Independent various racial makes or groups to keep relatives from being enviable States held in Accra, Ghana, and adopting children of various back­ in the fate of abused or neglected attended by eight independent African M Female imedMlricaeimencnCemtmsiece 1975 grounds as of 150 to a quotients of children. "You can't blame the rela­ states. The 15th of April, 1958, was 15,000, adopted out of their race. tives" he said, "relatives save the declared African Freedom Day to mark Ms Jacqueline Porter, a Single children." each year onward the programs of the iMtoaMeR parent and also an African- Ameri­ Thomas Gippando, Public liberation movement and to symbolize Fie/Wee, can, parent said, "By me being an Guardian attorney, called the bill an the determination of the people of African- American woman and not outright attempt to scare relatives. Africa to free themselves from foreign knowing Chinese Culture, how can I "Foster care people get one kid and domination and exploitation." adopt a Chinese child and teach the are paid $102.00, and $201.00 for African Liberation Day is a day we child about being Chinese. two kids and $302 for three kids. Not emphasize our oneness with a common Mr. Fredrick Howard, Program even Governor Jim Edgar can raise past, common set of problems, and a Director of the Lakeside Community children on that amount." he said. common future. Rear Brake The capturing of millions of African Service people, when we were placed in slav­ most cars ery and introduced into the Western Job Fair hemisphere as property and commodi­ incl/ New Shoes installed, Drums Exploring the possibilities for the future, The Hall and Robert ties, forms the backdrop upon which Resufaced Taylor Branch Libraries will present A job Fair for young people, we celebrate African Liberation. Lo*Ury WinnfS Transmission Saturday, may 20th, 10;00 -12: noon at the Robert Taylor Boys and The Colonial period in Africa, like -. • "•', "~-" Tune-up Tune-Ups Girls Club Gyrnnasium, 5120 S. Federal Street. 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(Women About Reform) Community Trust have begun a strategic "The important distinction is that, in this alliance that breaks new ground for corporate case, the ultimate decisions on grants are philanthropy in Chicago. Quaker announced made by Quaker, not the the Trust's Executive that it world use the administrative and grant- Committee," Mr. Smith said, "it is the first review resources of the Chicago Community time we have entered into this type of Trust to process grant requests from non-for- partnership with a major cooperation." As profit organizations in Chicago and elsewhere. part of the new alliance, Quaker will establish "This is a first of Chicago," said The an endowment fund at the Trust, with ad Reverend Kenneth B. Smith, chairman of the initial contribution $50,.000. Trust's Executive Committee. "Quaker will In its 1994 fiscal year, The Quaker Oats use the Trust to review requests for grants and Company and its Foundation make grants to handle almost all administrative functions qualified non-for profit organizations totaling associated with the grant process. At the same $4 million. The Chicago Community Trust, time, Quaker will still be making the ultimate established in 1915, made grant commitments decision about which requests it will fund and of more than $37 million in 1994 to Chicaog- which programs it will support." The Chicago area not-for-profit organziations. Community Trust will provide the initial For additional information, grant requesters evaluation of requests, using Quaker's can contact Anne Blanton, Chicago SSJ Photo by Dennis Worix guidelines, and and perform other Community Trust, Suite 1400, 222 N. LaSalle Women About Reform (War) are from left to right, Dwan Ewing and her son, the young administrative duties. The evaluation process Street, Chicago, fl. 60601-1009, (312) 372- Ms. Johnson and her mother Rhonda Johnson, Terry Harris and Tarita Hawkins, is similar to the usual practices of the Chicago 3366. Is an organization of indi- ately stated. as whole, stop putting one =^L1 "A NEW DIMENSION IN FUNERAL SERVICE" viduals sympathetic to the Most of WAR's members another down, work to re­ plight of poverty-stricken residents of this community. move barriers that have long Where the decease is part of the living people, who must depend on Tarita Hawkins and Rhonda been apart of the African- the government for their Johnson serve as Co-chairs, American experience. These S.B. Rawls existence. A group of young Dawn Ewing is Vice-Chair, barriers have been the cause jf° Mortuary dedicdated women from the of generations of families and Fannie Shah currently * The Six Hundred Twenty Nine ($629.00) Dollar funeral is offered ONLY Mid-South area have taken holds the position of Secre­ stuck in poverty," another I at S.B. RAWLS MORTUARY LOCATED AT 4524 South Cottage Grove up the struggle for equality, tary/Treasurer. Other member concluded. II Ave. in Chicago where you save money and your ones are restored to and the elimination of the members include Dr. Joyce As yet another member strigmatism that has been Bowen who is the Informa­ pointed out, "you to have an [[ their natural look. To get the $629.00 FUNERAL AND SAVE MONEY, placed on people who re­ tion Officer, and Terri Har­ obligation to go the moral CALL 312-451-2573 ceive public assistance. ris the groups Membership offensive so come join Transitional Chapels || "We are fed up with the Chair. War." A Full Service Funeral Home: °]j blatant disrespect we are This group has been ac­ War meets at the Chicago REV. SAMUEL B. RAWLS, Funeral Director 244 East 138th Street J shown simply because of our tive in informing the comr Urban League 4510 S. WM. RANDLE, Business Manager Chicago/Rlverdale, IL 60627 J financial situations. We munity of the new changes Michigan every Thursday at 312/821-8600 % posses God-given attributes that will occur in the Wel­ 6pm. They will also con­ just as, if not more, valuable fare system on both the state duct information workshops than those of people who and federal levels. "We at other sites per your re­ scorn welfare recipients!" recognize the need for the quest if available. You may ^mmmmimm one member very passion- community to come together reach the group at 285-5800 c> <3 : Gourmet Popcorn, : W Caramel corn, sc*rr s Butter Cheese, Headed By: Chocolates, &*"**, r v Dr. Conrad W. 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In Sylvester Britton, Marva front of large audi­ jolly, Rosalie Davis, vs. the ences, even when Richard McGhee and he slips, he Felicia Grant Preston to recovers and continues on-you cannot even name. Game Rally tell he made a mistake. Guest including Dr. Years ago I had a teaching position in a Yet we still honor our athletes. Andrea Berlean Burris, school with a large sports program. All of Kerr, the principal of my school, Mollison, The Honorable Cynthia the boys aspired to be the stars of the team. 4415 S. King Drive, decided to honor aca­ Brim, Neil Winston, M.D., Unfortunately, that was all they aspired to demics instead. A few weeks ago she had a Mae Hodge, Don be. Academically, the school was fading school wide pep rally for the Iowa Basic Briddgeforth, Eric fast. Skills Test. That's right. A pep rally for a McKissaack, Dr. and Mrs. A few teachers got together—the sponsors test. Lowell Zollar, and Charles of the chess team and other academic clubs- Every class had a chance to show off their Davis were treated to an and they decided to purchase large trophies acting, dancing and musical abilities. Many elegant soul food buffet to shadow over the smaller smaller athletic children brought the audience to its feet. As catered by Fan Fares by trophies. The next year the basketball team I was sitting in the Fayed. had a hard time re­ audience, I thought I The Center will hold it's Post Art Auction from June 4th - June 18th, featuring pieces missed cruiting students over was in a pep rally at the Auction. A pubic reception will be held on Sunday, June 8th from 3-6 pm at the the newspaper, chess welcoming back state Center, located at 3831 South Michigan Avenue. team and the basketball champions—it Shakespeare Theater was that great. Project. Beethoven School, 25 I learned then in­ W. 47th, has ballet for centives used wisely girls and boys. get the results where Donoghue, 707 E. 37th, "SAY GOODBYE TO ROACHES! they are needed the participates with the most. Yes, our area Whirlwind Performance DO IT YOURSELFERS. NOW, YOU CAN RID YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT OF has a great number of Company. Mollison, ROACHES FOREVER. AS A STATE CERTIFIED AND LICENSED EXTERMINATOR, I talented ball players. 4415 S. King Drive has HAVE WRITTEN A 9-PAGE BOOKLET GIVING YOU STEP-BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS My six year old can a violin program for ON HOW YOU CAN RID YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT OF ROACHES FOREVER, already dribble with first graders. USING THE SAME METHODS I USE TO ELIMINATE ROACHES FROM HOMES AND the best of them. But After watching the APARTMENTS. IN THE BOOKLET I'LL TELL YOU WHAT TO BUY, HOW TO USE IT, what is really needed excitement of the students during the Iowa WHEN TO USE IT, AND WHY YOU ARE USING IT. ALSO, ILL TELL YOU WHY YOU are talented students—children ready and Test pep rally, I could not help but think willing to go beyond reading and math and HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET RID OF YOUR PRESENT ROACHES AND WHAT TO how nice it would be if we could put athlet­ DO TO STAY ROACH FREE FOREVER. explore all of the possibilities. ics on the back burner, and instead honor Talia Ellzey not only sings up a storm, but those children pursuing excellence in the FOR THE BOOKLET, SEND A $5.50 money order to: she raps as well as anyone I have ever heard. academic arena. ELCO. 83 W. SIBLEY BLVD.. SO. HOLLAND IL 60473-0242 tfc= =C! OUR CHILDREN... 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The State Senate recently Howard Kenner voted in favor of legislation requiring the Illinois Depa requiring convicted murders to serve their to seek citizen input beforel entire sentences, and other violent criminals to changes to its Aid to Famili serve at least 85 percent of their sentences. Children (AFDC) program. "The decent, law-abiding citizen, and violent State Senator Margaret crime victims of this state are horrified when legislation is needed becausl they see violent offenders released before Track" legislation on welfare completing their sentences." Kenner said. quickly and with limited put According to the Illinois criminal Justice The Republican Fast information Authority (ICJIA), between 1993 replace the current AFDC and 1994 nearly 2,706 aggravated assaults took said Smith, who sponsor of 1 place in Chicago. In most cases these crimes SB 847, seeks input | were committed by individuals assaults taking community groups, the busii place in Chicago. In most cases these crimes AFDC recipients on the were committed by individuals with prior replacement program for criminal records of violent behavior. HB 2038 t The legislation also states I requires murderers to serve 100 percent of then- program eventually devised f sentences. of Public Aid must ensure Anyone convicted of first degree attempted well-being of dependent chij murder, intentional homicide of an unborn caretaker of the childre child, aggravated criminal assault, aggravated sufficient or employed as quickly as possible. year, however, Democratic freshmen have 1994, Kenner notec been shut out of the process. Of the 704 bills Under the legislation, community programs Rep. Burke Demands the practice of this type of art is a must," said approved by committee this year, only 65 were will be able to pressure the judicial system to Rep. Burke. "Tattooing and electrolysis are introduced by Democrats and less than 10 by enforce the collection of these fines. The Licenses For Tattoo Artists growing trends among young people and we freshmen. measure was approved unanimously by the State Rep. Dan Burke (D-23) has introduced must protect them from harm. There should be "Out of respect for more than 98,000 people Illinois House of Representatives and is legislation that would require the licensing and strict guidelines that the artists should adhere to that I represent, the leadership of the House heading to the Senate for consideration. regulation of tattoo artists and tattoo parlors. In in order to practice," continued Burke. a hearing before the Illinois House Committee Qualifications for licensure included on Registration and Regulation the need was completion of an electrology education program established for such a proposal and it and completion of an examination. The successfully passed. It will now be heard before Department of Professional Regulation will set STRENGTHENING the entire body on the House floor. forth their rules and monitor this program and its "Establishing requirements and standards for licensees. THE State Employees 20th Anniversary FAMILIES OF Civic dignitaries and members of the Ehnborn, Ralph Finkel and Carl Freedman. CHILDREN founding Board of Directors of the Asso­ As part of its anniversary celebration, the ARISE ciation of Retired Illinois Stare Employees will reflect on the many phases of employment se­ AT rilSlv (ARISE) will be special guests at the As­ curity activities during 1975-1995, a period of sociation's Twentieth Anniversary Lun­ economic and technological changes. jCHEDULE-MAY 15,16,17,19,1j cheon, Friday, June 2, at the Chicago The event is open to all state employees, retirees Preregistration required for all events Downtown Marriott Hotel. and their families and friends, along with business, Monday, May 15,12:00 Noon- 2:00 p.m. Samuel C. Berstein, popularly known as civic, and community leaders. Persons who desire "Multi Cultural Performing Arts Salute to Children the "father" of the Illinois Unemployed to attend the celebration may contact Dolores J. Auditorium-James R. Thompson Center-100 W. Randolph St. Compensation system will be guest speaker, Elliott, Program Chairperson at (312) 493-6676, or Arts In Education,Award-Recipient: Ms. Jessie Woods, Former Exec. Dir. according to Dolores J. Elliott, Program write Arise, 1507 E. 53rd Street, Box # 476, Urban Gateways _X Chairperson. Bernstein helped draft the Chicago,Hlinois 60615. 1937 Unemployed Compensation Art and Tuesday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. guide it through the Illinois Legislature. Annual Parent Development Institute ^^r The award winning Agaliece W. Miller, Kennedy-King College, 68th St. & Wentworth Ave. Associate Director of Employee Relations Scrurch Parent Volunteer Award-Recipient: Ms. Lucy Walker-Membership Chair, and Training, for Lutheran Social Services \blamourama Waves, Illinois State PTA. LANS 80 Co-coveners Parent Recognition Awards-Ada S. of Illinois, and the first women and African Finger McKinley, Chicago Osteopathic Hosp. & Med. Cntr. Blue Gargoyle Youth American to hold a State directorship as the *3eauty Se>vices Keynote Speaker: Betty L. Williams, Vice^Pj-esident Government Waves or former head of the Illinois Department of Affairs, United Charities^ * Employment Security will serve as Mistress Pencil of Ceremonies. The event begins with a 285-7401^ Waves Wednesday, May 17, 9:00 a.m.- 2: reception at 11:00 A.M. immediately Adolescent Health Conference $35 perm followed by lunch at 12:00 Noon. 433E. 47th j^ity of Chicago, Ida B. Noyes Hall, 1212 __ ARISE was charted in June 1975. $25 w/o > Ellis, MD-Maternal Child Health Award-Re&fpM Founding Board of Directors will be fated at perm Gloria Jackson-Bacon, MD Friday's celebration. They are: Walter ^riday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m Brown, Gertrude Gendel, Clara Haling, Joe Curls* Amoco Corporation/Indiana Room- Lower Level, 200 East Randolph Drive Kadlec, Mary Heffeman, Howard Meade, Perms* Ear 19th Annual Institute Keynote Speakers: Wayne Schiffrnan, Jacob R. Cohen, Charles Pierclng*Hair Morning Keynote: Daniel Offer, Director of Research - Dept. of Psych^try, Weiavmg*Cu Northwestern University ts Booths for >n Keynote: it it it it irit.it it it ir it'it &*' Rent' Super President, Erikson Ift&t it We Want Your Specials -Recipient, Ms. Susaf 4 it Corporate Advocate Awe Aluminum Cans >r Davis, Vice-Presidenffl 4 NEWS FLASH1_ Harris Trust & Savings Bank The Only News Store in the •— Friday Morning Plenary Panel Mid South Community ^j Theme: 'A Call to Arms: Innovative Policies and Programs for Serving and + Pood with •& Protecting Our Children" this Ad A. (Moderator: David Whitaker, Exec. Dijeoi 4 43rh ^trttt Chicago Area Project & Also accepting Stainless, Copper, 4 Panelists: Brass, Aluminum D. Jean Ortega-Piron, Exec. Assistant to the Special Counsel Newspaper430s 1 g. 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State - Puzzles of all Kind' Curb Service, Maurice Coverson, Director, Elliot Donnelley Youth Center Featured Performers it if Comic Books Chips, Candy, 667-8283 Muntu Dance Troupe* Chinese Fine Arts Society Children's String Ensemble it it Lottery Books Sodas M-F 8-5 SAT. 8-2 SUN. 8-12 Lira Singers Children's Chorus-"Dziec" ir it ALL YOU NEED PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Ph. 538-1162V Mexican Folkonic* Native American Dancers* Bryant Bailet FOR PERIODICAL it it Hours: 5 am to 5 pm For Info Call: Beatrice Caffrey Youth Services (312) 285-8644 READING i? i? ir & it ir ir i? ir ir ir'ir it'.it The Past with a vision for Now More than the teachings of Malcolm X, the organization of Malcolm X could have been the main reason for his assination. The OAAU was making every effort to form coalition with Dr. King, Roy Wilkins, James Fanner, and other civil rights groups. Dr. Kings allies assisted Malcolm in writing the constitution and bylaws of the OAAU. The OAAU had chapters in London and Paris. Being international it center to organize the Black community block by block wiUi the agenda of OAAU. Parts of the OAAU charter is as follow: l ledging unity. .Promoting justice. .Transcending compromise.... We, Afro-Americans, people who originated in Africa offer to down trodden Afro-American people courses of action diat will conquer oppression, relive suffering and convert meaningless struggle into meaningful action. Confident diat our purpose will be acliieved, we Afro Americans from all walks of life make die following known: Establishment Having stated our determination, confidence and resolve, die OAAU is hereby established on die 15di day of Febniary, 1965, (Malcolm's deadi February 21,1965) in die City of New York. 1. The Organization of Afro-American Unity welcomes all persons of African origin to come together and dedicate dieir ideas, skills and lives to free our people from oppression. (above) Malcolm X 2. Branches...established by people of African descent whatever their addresses Harlem residents ideology - as long as diey be descendants of African and dedicated lo our on a warm summer day in one goal: Freedom from oppression. 196J. FBI Director Hoover 3. The basic program.. will be modified by die membersliip.. said that Malcolm X bad to 4. Encourages active participation ..each and every Afro-American has be "neutralized" because he somediing to contribute to our freedom. ... participate in die committee had the potential to become of his or her choice. a "Black Messiah," 5. Understanding the differences created amongst us... OAAU focusing AP/Wide World Photos our activities and our loyalties upon our one goal: Freedom form oppression. (right) Malcolm X holds up Basic Aims and objectives a copy of "Muhammad SELF-DETERMINATION. The right to direct and control our lives, our Speaks " showing Wallace Muhammad, Elijah history and our future radier dian to have our destinies determined by Muhammad's son, American racists.. standing before the Great National Unity Pyramids of Egypt. ... .We, pledge to join liands and hearts widi all people of African origins AP/Wide World Photos in a grand alliance by forgetting all die differences diat die power structure has created to keep us divided and enslaved... The Basic Unity program By Mamie Robinson the reputation of .Five strategic points. Through our committees we shall proceed: SSJ Writer-May, 94 a crazy, trigger- I. Restoration "The brainwashed Black man can happy punk who iS| ...it is absolutely necessary for die Afro-American to restore never learn to stand on his own two cared no more 1|| communication with Africa. The OAAU will accomplish diis goal by feet until he is on his own. We for his own means of publishing ventures, personal contacts and other available must learn to become our own life than he communications media. producers, manufacturers and did for those he traders: We must have industry of threatened to ...We must learn all about ourselves. Correct in our minds die distorted our own, to employ our own," kill. image diat our enslaver has portrayed to us of Africa.. Malcolm X said in a May 1963 As a child, he II. Reorientation ...The OAAU will encourage die Afro-American to travel to Africa, and interview with Alex Haley of aspired a Throughout his young life, Playboy Magazine. successful career, but like most Malcolm X was placed in various to odier places where our culture has not been completely crushed by Malcolm, born May 19,1925, in young blacks growing up in the foster homes, never establishing a brutality and rudilessness. Omaha, Neb., was raised under the 30's, his desire to become a permanent residence. In his teen III. Education name of Malcolm Little, according lawyer was viewed as nothing years and early twenties, he work ..devise original educational mediods and procedures which will liberate to his autobiography "The more than unrealistic and was intermittently on the railroad and die minds of our children form die vicious lies and distortions. Establish Autobiography of Malcolm X," as immediately shunned by his white later embarked on a career as a institutes and educational workshops, liberation schools and child-care told to Alex Haley, he cultivated teacher. drug dealer and hustler. centers in die communities. In 1946, this appalling career Influence die choice of textbooks and equipment used by our children in guided him to a seven year prison die public schools, write and publish die textbooks needed to liberate our WORLD CRISIS INTERVENTIONS sentence at Charleston Prison in Boston for burglary. minds. Completely control our own educational institution, we must NETWORK During which time he was supplement die formal training of our children by educating diem at introduced to the teachings of the home. Honorable Elijah Muhammad by a IV. Economic Security fellow inmate and his brothers and After die Emancipation Proclamation, when die system of slavery sister. changed form chattel slavery to wage slavery, ....diis government Consequently, during his six and developed techniques diat would keep die Afro-American people one-half years in prison, he became economically dependent upon die slavemasters - economically slaves - an insatiable reader. "Until I left twentiedi century slaves. that prison, every free moment I OAAU will take measures to free our people form economic slavery. NETWORKING IN Starting with 25 public schools, parent had, if I was not reading in the One way of accomplishing diis will be to maintain a Technician Pool: a THE MID-SOUTH patrols and group training library, I was reading on my bunk," Bank of Technicians. We must do diis so diat die newly independent in the Mid-South communities, World Malcolm X said. "You couldn't COMMUNITIES have gotten me out of books with a nations of Africa can turn to us who are dieir Afro-American brodiers for Crises Intervention Network give support wedge." Among the many books, die technicians diey will nees^now and in die future. Developing an open to survivors of misfortune crises from he read the Holy Koran, and market for die many skills*?*: posses and supply Africa widi die skills she youth violence to the misfortune survivors eventually joined Elijah can best use. Tliis project will dierefore be one of mutual cooperation in Oklahoma City. Muhammad's Nation of Islam. and mutual benefit. Call us to be trained in crises intervention Upon accepting the newly found V. Self-Defense for hospitals, schools or any linkages, to faith, he changed his name from In order to enslave a people and keep diem subjugated, dieir right to Malcolm Little to Malcolm X; the social problems. self-defense must be denied.... "X" to cross out the surname he Donations are also needed. ..die OAAU advocated diat die Afro-American people insure ourselves Contact us at: considered a "slave" name and for the unknown. diat justice is done- whatever die price and by any means necessary. World Crisis Interventions Network After his parole in 1952, Committees of the OAAU Inner City Studies Malcolm X became a minister of Cultural Economic Education Youdi 700 E. Oaknood the Nation of Islam and was one of Political Publications Social Self-Defense Chicago, Illinois 60653 its most effective prophets. His Staff Committees (312) 268-7500 ext 120 teachings ran the gamut from black Finance Fund-raising Legal Membership Dr. Sam Musoni, President & CEO, WCIN Continue on page 17 The above content is taken from The Last Year of Malcolm X. South Street Journal May H - 24.1995 Page 9

try to spent your dollar in your own community you are spending your money with a man who .. Until I left that prison, in every free moment I doesn't look like you....because we haven't had had, if I was not reading in the library, I was since enough to set up businesses..." reading on my bunk. You couldn't have gotten me out of books with a wedge." "You put them first and they put you last, Because between those who want Century singing "We shall you are a chump, apolitical chump." It is always better to form the habit of learning freedom, justice, and overcome" the government how to see things for yourself; then you are in a equality for everyone and has failed you." "Kennedy did not urge that Negroes be treated better position to judge for yourself " those who want to right because it is the right thing to do. Instead, he continue the systems of "Real men don't put their said that if the Negroes aren't well treated, the "A tree cannot grow without its roots' exploitation. I believe children on the firing Muslims would become a threat. Instead of that there will be that "• line...The lesson of attacking the Ku Klux Klan and the White 1couldn't have asked Allah to bless my efforts any kind of clash, but I don't Birmingham, is that the Citizens Committees" more than he had. Islam in New York City think that it will be Negroes have lost their fear (Malcolm's jurisdiction) was growing faster than based upon the color of if the white man's reprisals ".After 90 days of complete silence, I would like to anywhere in America. From the one tiny mosque the skin, ..." and will react today with make my position crystal clear...I am and always to which Mr. Muhammad had originally sent me, violence of provoked." will be a Muslim.... Internal differences within I had now built three of the nation's most powerful The greatest tool of the the Nation of Islam forced me out if it. I did not and aggressive mosques....I had either directly oppressor is the mind of The political philosophy of leave of my own free will. But now that it has established, or I had helped to establish, most of the the oppressed," Black Nationalism only happen, I intend to make the most of it." one hundred or more mosques in the fifty states. I means the Black man should was crisscrossing North America sometimes as often "The United States control the economy and the "Education is a passport to freedom; tomorrow as four times a week. Often, what sleep I got was condemned the colonial politics of his own belongs to those who prepare for it today." caught in the jet planes." powers of European community. * countries, but as the "Brothers and sisters and friends and I see some Unless we call one white man, by name, a 'devil," leader of the Free World, "We need a self help enemies....In fact I think we will be fooling we are not speaking of any individual white man. it is holding back 22 program, A do it yourself ourselves if we had an audience this large and we We are speaking of the collective white man's million people who have philosophy. A do it right didn't have no enemies among us." historical record. We are speaking of the collectiveto beg an crawl to be»* now philosophy, it's already white man's cruelties, and evils, and greeds, that recognized as human too late philosophy. "As Salaam Alaikum," have seen him act like a devil toward the non- beings,...We want toput white man....and his subsequent devilish actions, this country on the world stage...Our goal now is "If you 're blackyou should be thinking Black and if Walaikum-Salaam, are directly responsible for not only the presence of the complete recognition and acceptance of the not thinking black at this late date, I'm sorry for this black man in America, but also for the Negro as a human being by any means necessary. * you" condition in which we find this black man here...' "I am surprised that the trouble has been contained "...By same token that that white man can send a "Our Nation of Islam could be an even greater to the degree it has.. Until two years ago New York token negro in our community to lead us stray, force in the American black man's overall struggle - City used wiser methods than any other city to deal those days are long go too." if we engaged in more action. By that I mean I with racial problems, now it's a case of outright "We must know what politics play in our own thought privately that we should have amended or scare tactics. This won't work, because the Negro is community." relaxed our general non-engagement policy. I felt not afraid. If the tactics are not changed, this could that, wherever black people committed themselves, escalate into something very, very serious." "When you spent your dollar outside of your in the Little Rocks and Birminghams...militantly Comments of the New York City rioting of July community, your community becomes poorer and disciplined Muslims should also be there -for all 1964 poorer, and the community which you spent your the world to see, and respect, and discuss." money becomes richer and richer,... then you "We are are in the same bag, in the same boat. We wonder why the community is ran down. You run 1 believe that there will ultimately be a clash suffer political oppression, economic exploitation, it down by spending out side of your community." between the oppressed and those that do the social degradation... The government has failed you. oppressing. I believe that there will be a clash You can't deny it. Any time you live in the 20th You and I are in a double trap, because when you A Letter From Malcolm X The Pilgrimage to Makkah

When he was in Makkah, Al-Hajj because this is the one religion that erases Sudan and Ghana. Malik El-Shabazz wrote a letter to his from its society the race problem. "We were truly all loyal assistants in Harlem...from his Throughout my travels in the Muslim world, the same (brothers)- heart: I have met, talked to, and even eaten with because their belief people who in America would have been in one God had considered white- but the white attitude was "Never have I witnessed such sincere removed the white removed from their minds by the religion of Malcolm X the statesman in June 1964 meets with Saudi Arabia Arabia's hospitality and overwhelming spirit of true form their minds, Islam. I have never before seen sincere and King Faisal. (AP/Wide World Photos) brotherhood as is practiced by people of all the white from their true brotherhood practiced by all colors colors and races here in this ancient Holy behavior, and the younger generation, in the colleges and together, irrespective of their color. Land, the home of Abraham, Muhammad and white from their attitude. universities, will see the handwriting on the "You may be shocked by these words all the other Prophets of the Holy Scriptures. "I could see for this, that perhaps if white colleges and universities, will see the coming form me. But on this pilgrimage, For the past week, I have been utterly Americans could accept the Oneness of handwriting on the walls and many of them what I have seen, and experienced, has speechless and spellbound by the God, then perhaps, too they could accept in will turn to the spiritual path oftruth-the forced me to rearrange much of my thought- graciousness I see displayed all around me reality the Oneness ofMan-and cease to only way left to America to ward off the patterns previously held, and to toss aside by people of all colors. measure, and hinder, and harm others in disaster that racism inevitably must lead to. some of my previous conclusions. This was "I have been blessed to visit the Holy City terms of their' differences' in color. "Never have I been so highly honored. not too difficult for me. Despite my firm of Mecca, I have made my seven circuits "With racism plaguing America like an Never have I been made to feel more humble convictions, I have always been a man who around the Ka'ba, led by a young Mutawaf incurable cancer, the so-called' and unworthy. Who would believe the tries to face facts, and to accept the reality named Muhammad, I drank water form the Christian'white American heart should be blessings that have been heaped upon an of life as a new experience and new well of the Zam Zam. I ran seven times back more receptive to a proven solution to such American Negro? A few nights ago, a man, knowledge unfolds it. I have always kept an a destructive problem. Perhaps it could be a United Nations diplomat, an ambassador, and forth between the hills ofMt. Al-Safa open mind, which is necessary to the and Al-Marwah. I have prayed in the in time to save America from imminent a companion of kings, gave me his hotel flexibility that must go hand in hand with disaster- the same destruction brought suite, his bed. Never would I have even ancient city ofMina, and I have prayed on every form of intelligent search for truth. Mt. Arafat. upon Germany by racism that eventually thought of dreaming that I would ever be a "During the past eleven days here in the "There were tens of thousands of pilgrims, destroyed the Germans themselves. recipient of such honors-honors that in Muslim world, I have eaten from the same from all over the world. They were of all "Each hour here in the Holy Land enables America would be bestowed upon a King-not plate, drunk from the same glass, and slept colors, from blue-eyed blonds to black- me to have greater spiritual insights into a Negro. on the same rug-while praying to the same skinned Africans. But we were all what is happening in America between black "All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all God-with fellow Muslims, whose eyes were participating in the same ritual, displaying a and white. The American Negro never can the Worlds. the bluest of blue, whose hair was the spirit of unity and brotherhood that my be blamed for his racial animosities -he is Sincerely, blondest of blond, and whose skin was the experience in America had led me to believe only reacting to four hundred years of the Al-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz" whitest of white. And in the words and in never could exist between the white and non- conscious racism of the American whites. (Malcolm X). the actions and in the deeds of the white But as racism leads America up the suicide white. Muslims, I felt the same sincerity that I felt (From the "Autobiography of "America needs to understand Islam, path, I do believe, from the experience that I among the black African Muslim of Nigeria, have had with them, that the whites of the Malcolm X" I

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^K j^L I hy not have a si ^T^y Mid South comn W W years editorial. Af » * So the west side h By Elaine Heswood-Bowen At the height of all the e> SSJMay9S community have today, Male n his early speeches, Malcolm X should be about and is organ impressed the need to separate as experiences so profound thai Black nationalists and not assimilate into addressing. the white mainstream. keeping the body One area of his life that w However, tins philosophy of nationalism clean and leadership. The transition fi as described by Malcolm X meant "that the refraining from that people like John Clark < Iblack man should control the economy and the drug use. have and probably was on hi politics of his own community." After seeing puts it. As Malcolm alwaj During a tripe to Mecca, Malcolm's attitudes toward Malcolm X speak Read of CBUC won H have a white softened, hi 1964, he broke with the Nation of in New York and else for a job". Islam and later formed the Organization of Afro- Chicago, Lucas Relate the organization of American Unity. This was a movement that souglit to says that "I can for President, as he said "to weave a coimnon thread through people of color the still see people in United Nations." Or relate 1 world over. his audience Robert Lucas Panther Party) that he to was Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, laughing and organize discipline young mi at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York. As shouting, "Tell it "I can still see The now Empowerment Z we commemorate what would have been his 69th like it is, tell it like in place without the directioi birthday, South Street Journal offers reflections about it is." people in his meetings of the Empowerme him from community organizers and scholars within Lucas says that his car in the lobby would be the area: we should emulate audience laughing million is a drop compared t Malcolm X by ffT and shouting, "Tell Arlene Arikpo of Washingto presenting role JL know that somewhere along the line, he has mule. Nor near the millions models for it like is." said something that has strengthened me to create an going out to some other com children. "When institution to remind African-Americans of and His organization would ha we see the violence and children not caring for impress the need to learn about their heritage," Dr. African Americans. anyone else but themselves; or about anything else Margaret T. Burroughs, founder and director emeritus His organization would hi except money, fancy cars and fancy clothes; when of the DuSable Museum of African-American History, would be to involve the com we see them using violence to settle conflicts, we said. demonstration. Burroughs says that she concurs with Malcolm's have to*ask what kind of examples are we setting for philosophies and that she has great admiration for them?" Lucas said. him. 'Td like to think that if Malcolm were alive "I feel that he was before his time," Burroughs said. today, that is the question he would also be asking," She offers further that the O.A.U. was broad Lucas said. enough to encompass all people. "I think that when Malcolm spoke of the O.A.U., that was, as he MLan, y people agree that Malcolm X set described it, something that I might like to support positive examples for all of us to follow. Dr. Sokini but was not Karanja, president, executive director and founder able to because of his death," she aid. of the Centers for New Horizons, says, "When I "I feel this was one of the reasons he was killed," think about Malcolm, I think of his capacity to Burroughs said. "Because he wanted to unite all continue to grow in all situations that he people for a common purpose." experienced," Karanja said. Burroughs has written an anthology of people Karanja says that Malcolm X had a penchant for which includes a salute to Malcolm X. excellence and depth in his approach to tilings. "I The following poem by Burroughs: They try to look have a picture of Malcolm on my desk, and I feel like him obligated daily," Karanja said. He says that he They try to talk like him Now, is also a board constantly wonders whether he lives up to the model They try to walk like him member of the South presented by Malcolm X. They speak of him as if he and they were the best of Side branch of the Karanja says that society forces us to be aware of friends NAACP. our actions. "When you interact with white people, As if he had left a legacy alone to them McNeal says that you always have to examine yourself," he said. Ron Carter Publisher & Edit To gain approval they invoke his memory, exhort his Malcolm X always Moreover, Karanja says that we are living in a just as the West Side has the nave to draw a crowd emphasized self- society where blacks weren't valued as human after Malcolm or at least a si They parrot the things he said and plagiarize his reliance and that the beings and were taught both consciously and of the daily tasks. This stree speeches Center helps people subconsciously to view themselves as inferior. could not understand naming They wear garments help themselves. Karanja reflects on hearing Malcolm X speak in they surly could not or woulc similar to his and "African-Americans Atlanta around assume his posture have got to be realistic," 1964. "I was in They think they do but they McNeal said. awe. He talked do not "Returning to Africa Dino McNeal about white folks Fool those aware of the isn't as in vogue as it "Malcolm X as I had never ways of once was, but as long as heard, but he also talked about us in the hustle we're in America, we always have to provide for critical but Banking ii We see through their emphasized self- ourselves with food on constructive masquerade the table and a roof over ways." They cannot touch his reliance and Communi our heads," he said. Describing finger that the Center Dear Dear Editor: McNeal says that Malcolm X further And are not of the stuff of Dr. Margaret T. How are Chicago commur another practice of the helps people as "One of the few which Burroughs organizations and a local coi Nation of Islam and people who was Dr. Sokini Karanja, he is made bank helping create markets O.A.U..„"I Malcolm X was the help unchallenged in a They are not him and "I have a picture of in distressed areas where tht respect of women. "The debate," Karanja cannot be! feel this was themselves." currently little or no infrastr most important and says that the real Malcolm on my They cannot hold a candle The enclosed report highli one of the precious part of our race is our women," McNeal issue is what to him desk, and I feel America Illinois' approach tc said. "We should not fail to defend and protect their African- They are usurpers! reasons he was Chicago communities. As y< rights and honor," he said. Americans are obligated daily," They are imposters! act as a community catalyst, killed," In Malcolm's involvement with the O.A.U., going to do about They are phoneys! resources to meet the needs i McNeal says that he stressed that we should see the their communities. They are opportunists! moderate-income individual: world in all its vastness and consequently have ties Karanja says that it galls him "when we constantly They are pimps and prostitutes! areas: with people of color throughout the world. envision whites as super people. Malcolm broke it If he were alive today •economic developmer Malcolm had a charisma that captivated his down-this is just another man, and we must create Yes, if he were alive * social service audiences. positive tilings for ourselves." He would expose them for what they are Through our specialized C ?f However, Karanja concludes, "That's not what we TVT Units and our core business As base betrayers of the black people. believe. We believe it's going to be invented by lTxalcolm knew how to chide and challenge us providing financial and techi Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs some ominous, white tower." to examine our own weaknesses and struggles in build capacity for credit in u; MLLalcolm' s philosophy of self-reliance is emulated order to overcome them," Bob Lucas, executive instances, the bank makes in in the work of the Freedom Now Center . At the director of the Kenwood-Oakland Community with—effective nonprofit org; organization's storefront office on 63rd and Cottage Organization, said. directly on providing commu there's a 4' by 2' picture of Malcolm X in the windon. Lucas says that Malcolm X didn't only speak services. In fact, we've made $1 billion in Chicago comim Dino McNeal, founder and director of Freedom against "the man," but he also confronted us to deal with our problems and to unite by obeying the law, years. How are we putting these 1 South Street Journal May 11 - 24.1995 Page Tl Editorial P^PspectiwD une Gottage Grove to Malcolm X The Integrity of the eet or institution named after Malcolm X in the told the true, "rather they like it or not". Court... mity? Once again this editorial is reviewed from last This institution or street would be an empirical description of the legacy of sr all we can not change history, Malcolm X. So the memory of Malcolm X lives through new things in which his The Appearance of ive Malcolm X College. spirit is reborn over and over. It would be documentation of Malcolm's historical jeriences, understanding and knowledge that the legacy demonstrate that he is second to none as a major Black leader for Impropriety. >lm X represented what the Mid-South communities community empowerment, the Shining Black Prince. A reminder to always By Karen Brazil-Breashears zing to be about. He has shared and addressed those investigate the political ideology and organizational line of being focus. Cottage Writer SSJ he is a key mirror of what organizations are now Grove can be that street. To Malcolm X Drive, for surley he was a drive. Since South Street Journal staff writers like other print and Cottage Grove is only in Black wards it shouldn't be a problem. electronic media journalists try to report the news and : did not fully witness was Malcolm's organizational The celebration of Malcolm X birthday states no more than what organizations avoid being the news. However, my effort to become a >m teacher to organizer. The organization transition are saying and wanting to achieve today. A street or institution in Malcolm's name candidate forjudge in the circuit court of Cook County 'Reggio Pizza could relate to: that Malcolm could is to stimulate and institutionalize this Mid-South community to involve everyone. made me a news item. way to become a social millionaire, as Harold Lucas From the gang member and drug dealer that he once was to those who want the A not-so-funny thing happened to me on my way to > preached "developing Black businesses," so Eddie past to be the past. For Mid-South to celebrate his greatness with the reminder his become a judicial candidate I was sucker-punched by the •eason to be picketing and demonstrating someone street or institution should be a reminder of organization more than conversation. Illinois Supreme Court. If such an institution do not exist then, it should be build. One point Malcolm This is what happened. A few weeks after I and my Malcolm to Jesse Jackson, that Malcolm would run always pointed out was for his people to join something, any organization that supporters began circulating petitions to place my name ike the Black man's experience and addressed it to the address the problems of the community and the uplifting of the community, be on the ballot, the seven august Illinois Supreme Court s organization to 21st Century VOTE, (and the Black apart of an organization and be reminded to do so. justices issued a Political too an out cast of society and would be able to Activities Policy effectively ii to march a thousand strong at a moments notice. barring me (a Research >ne, Malcolm's planning for empowerment would be Department Attorney for the of the federal government. It is hoped that since the Illinois Appellate Court) it Zone started at Malcolm X College that the ghost of and all other state judicial a driving force in the minds there, where the $100 employees from any public the suffering. It is not close to reparations that political activity. The Park community is fighting for, or 40-acres and a policy states, >f dollars that are circulated in the Mid-South area "State-paid Judicial BranchKaren Brazil-Breashears lunity making them richer and richer. employees serving the e directed the link of South Africans with the fate of Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Courts shall not: (I) become a candidate for nomination, or election to, or re directed the community action by where the process accept appointment to any public office; (2)hold any lunity door-to door at all times, not just for a office in or solicit funds for any political organization; or, (3) publicly endorse, publicly oppose, or solicit funds The weakness of Malcolm X, is hard to for candidates for public office. imagine. However, his weakness could Any employee who engages in any of the above activity have been he did not do all he could to shall be deemed to have vacated his or her position and prevent his death. If he was so enlightened shall be discharged." could he have seen that he was the best Through my attorney, former Illinois Appellate Court equipped to lead the kind of movement that Justice R.Eugene Pincham, I filed a complaint in the would meet the organizing needed to implemented his mission? federal district court to have the policy declared And at what cost would it have been to the unconstitutional. Essentially, we argued that the policy direction he was going that it may have cost declared unconstitutional. Essentially, we argued that us more if he Had lived. The same as tne the policy violated my right to public political speech and movie Panther1 showed us. Would he association. We noted that my long-time involvement in eventually be bought off or neutralized by grassroots community and independent political government programs and funds as many organizations including my volunteer work for Project noted organizations have? Only God knows. LEAP would be curtained and that I could not even run We do know Malcolm gave his life to what for the nonpartisan office of local school council as a he believed in. In this since he was a result of the Illinois Supreme Court policy. soldier as well as a mass leader of integrity. Nevertheless, federal court Judge Ann Williams Many wish he could be here. As the rejected my complaint and ruled that the policy was past is our guide to the future, Malcolm constitutional. In a memorandum opinion, Judge must be reflected in this community. As Williams found that Illinois Supreme Court Justices could r many have portraits of him in their homes, prevent me as an attorney employed by the state court college, the south side needs an institution named from running forjudge or participating in any other eet. If not him, the OAAU building, to be reminded public political activity because it served the government should be demanded. For surly if the city council interest of preserving the integrity of the court by a street after the city founder, Jean Ponit DuSable, protecting it from the appearance of impropriety. not want to understand the naming of the man that According to Judge Williams (as well as Circuit Court of Appeals Judges Kanne, Bauer and Rovner who affirmed Judge Williams' decision) voters are more likely to believe that a state court employee who runs for ro The Editor judicial office can be pressured into influencing a judicial decision but that sitting judges cannot. Even more startling is the implied presumption of Judge Williams ways, such as a $40 million commitment to successful. If you have observed any slowness in our (as well as Judges Kanne, Bauer and Rovner) that a state Neighborhood Housing Service's Chicago Home reaching the people, it is not from a lack of effort, but i the court employee has the power to influence judicial Improvement Program and a $60 million commitment simply from a lack of money. decisions as a result of political pressure but a sitting to the Community Investment Corporation's loan pool In order to deal with the need of informing the people judge does not. This defies logic. through the year 2000. By targeting important and keeping the War Chest supplied with funds, we What's to be done? File a petition for rehearing and community revitalization initiatives with strong have established the Reparations Hotline. People who finacial and technical support, Bank of America hopes ultimately seek certorari to the United Supreme Court or ty call this number can receive inspiration and to increase opportunities another complaint may be filed challenging the mercial information on reparations. At the same time, the for all Chicagoans. profits fromthei r call go to the War Chest, which is a constitutionality of the policy on other factual bases. This br business If you would like to tax exemmpt fund under the authority of the Honorable is the same painstaking strategy that African-Americans eis know more about us and Silis Muhammad. have had to pursue throughout our history to obtain cture? our community initatives, Our main concern now is to advertise the Hotline, fairness in the courts and other institutions. hts Bank of Td be delighted to talk and for that purpose I am asking for a contributions. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It has and investing in with you. We have started distributing flyers and advertising in it never will. In my fight, power made a minor ii'll see, we newspapers, but we wish to expand to radio and concession. While my case was pending the Illinois argeting Sincerely, television. Any size of contributions to the War Chest Supreme Court modified the Political Activities Policy to flow-and Kevin G. Anderson are tax deductible. permit me as a state judicial employee to take a leave of in four key Community Relations I certainly hope that you are not offended by my letter absence rather than be discharged should I engage in any public political activity. Perhaps, had I not filed my •affordable housing Bank of America soliciting funds for the War Chest. Because I know that you do have a desire for justice, and you are informed complaint, the policy would not have been modified. But : *education nonetheless, the struggle continues. No justice, no peace. mmunity Development about the Honorable Silis Muhammad's international nits, Bank of America is effort to obtain reparations for African Americans. cal assistances, needed to Funds Needed You may send your check to: War Chest/C.U.R.E. 5250 derserved areas. In many N. Broadway, Box 158 - Chicago, IL 60640. Phone#l- South Street Journal estments in-or partners 800-454-2385. Please do call the hotline number. The May 11-2S, 1995 Vol. 2 No. 16 lization that focus for Reparations messages are exciting and informative, and they are A 199S Cherrel Communications Publication ity-related financing or Dear Editor: updated often South Street Journal Published Bi-Weekly a commitment to invest As you are aware, there are many within the masses Thank you very much for your support 4305 S. 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PS. 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, and his ears toward their cry. (Holy Bible) RSV Dear Prayer Line, y name is Sue: I'm in a interracial marriage. I have two children one daughter 15 yrs. old and a son 7. Everywhere we move, we have not felt accepted. Even our closes friends and family have isolated us. It has really become d problem for us and tlie children. My husband has developed a serious drinking problem and I feel he no longer loves me. I'm also afraid tliat tlie children might try CWXUj&liAl, OlU Slj&ert to find approval through street gangs. We need GOD fearing people to pray for our circumstances.

PLEASE HELP!!! fe who are like-minded must begin to arm ACTS 10:34-35 And Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I perceive that ourselves in the fight for equality, once GOD shows no partiality, but in every nation any one who fears him and does again. Not with guns as with the Black what is right is acceptable to him. (Holy Bible) RSV Panther Party, but with a single sword-Tlie Word of God. Dear Sue, As tlie movie protraited drugs killed the Panthers and it is a carry over to our present As a family you must find acceptance within yourselves and than others will state. We can no longer sit back in our homes accept you. For your husband serious drinking problem, he should attend and allow tlie scent of drugs being smoked, to seep Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, and your family should find some counseling in through our doors and windows. We can no longer F your area. pretend we don't see a man abusing a woman right below Most children adapt their personalities from their environment. If the parents our windows and do nothing. Why should we continue to feel isolated and unaccepted the children will detect this and feel the same way. inhale tlie stench of urine as it emanates from the corners Therefore, if a family structure is weak it is possible the child will seek street of in our hallways and buildings. We can no longer just gangs approval. Your fear of losing your children to street gangs has become a listen as young mothers call their two and three year old world wide dilemma. Many parents today have that same problem. There is a sons and daughters bitches and say nothing. We can not solution; PRAYER. allow school age children to roam tlie streets freely Pray that GOD gives your family a place to worship where other activities than during school hours without admonishing them to go and bible classes occur. Many churches today offer music, computers, exercises, and get their educations. How long will we walk by groups tutoring, hi this surrounding your children will associate with GOD fearing of teenagers talking about getting some "bud", or worse fellowship. (God Bless you) purchase alcohol for them when tliey can't. We know tlie goal of Satan is to destroy them through a If you would like your prayer request printed please write to: lifetime of addiction still we take no action. How long will we accept tlie blatant disrespect Evangelist Ora Sykes, we are shown by police officers tliat tarnished C/O South Street Journal their badges, low-down politicians, and greedy 4305 S. King Drive merchants. We can continue to love our Chicago, IL. 60653(312)221-9827 drug-dealing and using family members, but how long will we allow them to steal from us tlie right to live Churches/Partners in Community Develop­ freely. I won't do it any longer and don't you either! ment Announces Timuel D. Black Lecture As an informed, involved, empowered African-American woman nearly thirty years of age, I felt led to view tlie movie "Panther". I'm glad I did. It gave me tlie courage to begin an onslaught aimed "Once and Future Bronzeville" as many facets of tlie problems of today my God directs me to. Huey Newton and tlie Panthers A two-part Timuel D. Black Lecture Se­ Chicago educator, political activist, and com­ decided tliat tliey no longer could or would accept disrespect and inequality. Tliey reached out to the ries, named in honor of the distinguished munity leader, will be held on Monday, Ma> masses and drew support with their "Power to the People" slogan. They knew a change had to come, 15 and Monday May 22, 1995, at twc more importantly tliey knew tliey had to orchestrate tliat change. Change came because of the Black historic African American churches in Panthers, change must come today. the South Side's historic Bronzeville. Today, however, heightened awareness of tlie enemy within is crucial, because we are killing Starting times for both programs will ourselves. We do it when we succumb to tlie lies we have been told of our inadequacy; by using be 6:30 p.m. drugs and alcohol;by neglecting and abusing our bodies, our children, and our loved ones; we do it The series is organized in associa­ by not demanding more of ourselves, our employers, and our peers. But most of all we kill tion with the Chicago Historical Soci­ ourselves when we do not acknowledge God and His son Jesus, the one that paid the price for us to ety's "Douglas/Grand Boulevard: The live life abundantly. Past and the Promise" exhibit which opens April 30 at the Historical Soci­ So listen man, woman, child of God, open up your heart and your Bible and learn what God says ety. The Partners In Community De­ about you and to you. Believe it, do it, and share it. Don't die, and don't kill! velopment, (PICD) participation is one Join an organization tliat fighting for tlie people today and do your part in this struggle for our right of the several community programs to a prosperous future. planned around the exhibit. "Once and Future Bronzeville" is the Power of God to the People! theme of the PICD lectures. The Ma\ 15 lecture will be held at St. Thomas The Project Preaacher, Rev. Episcopal Church, 3801 S. Wabash. Church Briefs: Joe Bell "The Man from Hell", will be the Richard Steele, Public Radio talk host, 4th Ward Monthly Ministers meeting at guest speaker atHoliness Community Temple will moderate a panel addressing the 4646 S. Drexel, on Fridays. For time and Church, 5536 S. Indiana, where Rev. M. Earle question: Based on the rich historic Professor, Timuel D. Black Lecture Series, named in honor heritage, how and for whom will information call 536-8103. Sardon is the pastor. Sunday, May 21th, 11:30 of the distinguished Chicago educator, political activist, and community leader. Continue on page 13 (Evening Star Rev. Herbert Martin, Pastor Progressive Community Church Quinn Chapel Paradise MB. C(urc\

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Continued from 1 Mother1 s Day with a Mission Everyday "I get so tired of cursing, but HI fight for my rights. Tm not African-American, rm American. I was taught my Civil Rights. The people of public housing have been stigmatized as being bad. But some of us really want to do better," said Washington. "We administer a collective service. We are the doctor, lawyer, mother, father and friend to the people," she said. Janice Patton, second eldest of the Washington children, remembers being angry at her mother when people came to her for counseling, Patton said she felt people v ^re taking advantage of her mother's kindness. "She paid people's rent, brought pampers for babies. She likes everyone's mother. This is her way of giving back to people that so destitute," said Patton. Washington admits that although the community has become worse over the past 26 years, she still feels safe. "I feel safer here. I'm a stranger in another man's land. I don't lock my door. I got God in my heart and I believe God will protect me. I don't fear man, but God," Wash­ ington said. Although Washington often reached out to assist others in the community, she never gave up the challenge of being a mother. "I'm just a reasonable person. I don't know what good "There is no generation that didn't do is. Life controls you. I did the best I could to protect my what's being done today. To you kids." South Street Journal Moving? Patton, an HTV Health Educator and mother of a 17- South Street Journal newspaper staff stands in front of its present office at younger mothers and children, reach year-old daughter and commercial artist, said that al­ 4305 S. M.L. King Drive. The community newspaper may be moving due to for the stars. You can make it." though her mother has an old-fashioned way of raising children, she was always someone in which she could lack of operating funds. Going into its second year of operation, the growth of the CHA as the resident building manager until 1981. confide. the newspaper surpass additional cost to operate just before sustainable funds Soon after, the late Mayor Richard J. Daley (1955-1976), started to materialize. However, with high spirits to continue to publish the appointed her to become a member of the King Council of "She has her rules and regulations. She's from the old newspaper every other week, the staff wishes their mothers and all mothers a Oakland Blvd. The center is now known as the Martin school. Either you get up or get out. But we could always Happy Mother's Day. From left to right, Ron Carter, Publisher and Editor; talk to her about anything," Patton said. Michael Conner, staff writer; Urusla V.F. Bolton, Production Manager; Lloyd Luther King Center and is located at 43th & Cottage Grove. Never revealing her age, only when she migrated the Johnson, Bookkeeper; and Jeffrey Davis, Advertising Manager. Not pictured, Chicago, Washington said: "My birthright is my own. I'm Threasa Pillow, Editorial Assistant; and Hildre' Carter, Writer and Administrative At first, "CHA did not want a council to fight for peo­ an old lady. I'm not a spring chicken." staff, and a host of writers, direct community advisors and circulation members. ple's rights and against housing discrimination," Washing­ ton said retrospectively. HUD later realized the need for When asked if she would ever leave Robert Taylor Homes, Washington responded: "God has me on a rest Continued from page 12 out of economic opportunity. PICD is the Central Advisory Council, the head of the LAC, to become the voice of the people of public housing. period. Maybe once the war is won, I can move on. a collaboration of Centers for New Someone has to stand up for the people." Black Lecture Horizons, Hyde Park and Kenwood The programs, initially referred to as the Target Project Program (TPP), were implemented at Cabrini Green and To the mothers of the world, Washington says: "Be Bronzeville be rebuilt? Claudia Pol- Interfaith Council, Kenwood Oakland the Robert Taylor Homes, the two largest public housing good advisors. We've been through the trenches. We ley, President of the National Asso­ Community Organization, and the communities. The rules of TPP stated that one must live should advise. Older women stop criticizing and judging. ciation for African American Heritage Jewish Council on Urban Affairs. on-site in order to manage the facilities. Today, Washing­ There is no generation that didn't do what's being done Preservation, will join Timuel Black . ton continues to work with LAC as the voice of the people today. "To you younger mothers and children, reach for Olivet Baptist Church 3101 S. King the stars. You can make it." of Robert Tavlor. Drive will be the site of the May 22 lecture. Thom Clark community ac­ c^ tivist and co-founder of the Commu­ nity Media Workshop, will moderate P}Torn ctnc. _ V the discussion "Rebuilding for Within: presents Balancing Physical and Human Capi­ tal Development." Aurie Pennick, >x> » Executive Director, Leadership *Prom Service Council for Metropolitan Open Com­ munities; Larry Christamas urban 4A planner and former Executive Direc­ dJressses iliacle: tor, Northeastern Illinois Planning cZfame /Rentals (available, \£ux ctrtfomatioTtavailable Commission; Rebecca Riley, Vice President, MacAuthur Foundation; i^.fO^TO frlTIK fAAIL Y and Dr. Wifred Reid, Pastor Grant Some l&ocvns at %/y.OO '(Complete)} Memorial AME church will be among 6 Gams -roe me AMI OP DKITICIOI the panelists. HRIR! MRKE-UP! NRILS! HPTl BUYS & STYLES ARE HERE! PICD works to build bridges across HatServioe at discount prices SUITS * COATS * SWEATERS divisions of race, class, religion, and Cleaned & artificial geographic boundaries of lita^e appointments right here, bring deposits Blocked "JACKETS* Chicago's Mid-South Side. PICDs Hat GLOVES * JEANS "SLACKS to get things started purpose is to find ways to develop Making' I "MENDRESS HATS* relationships that lead to the rebirth of On 47th St for over 40years. SPORTS WEAR* the historic Black Metropolis for the Call: 768-1674 benefit of residents, especially those who traditionally have been locked Bacon/ :1lAM-flPM

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I also hoped by creating positive along with managing to educate and entertain est Story, and the few. images in the communities, youths would the audience in the field of health and physi­ response was very All involved are look­ have more positive images and more busi­ cal fitness. positive. In fact ing for a larger audience nesses would be interested in moving into the Staff members include, Arnold Darrell based on the posi­ turn out to support this areas', hoping to create jobs and economic Watkins (Mr. Illinois), Renita Harris (Top tive responses of contest. Leonard said, growth within our communities." said Female Body Building Champion), Greg ELBBM first pro­ Earnest Leonard "The support of the Leonard. Houseton(Celebrity Bodybuilding Cham­ duction, Leonard community is a must to "While we understand that body building pion), Jerome Kersey and Richard Smith said, "We were asked to perform on the Art keep this of positive event available." can not solve all the problems it's a good (Top Judges), George Harris, Romanda Car­ Norman's Channel 5 Morning Show. After Leonard continue to say, "By inaugurating positive start". Leonard, a bodybuilder him­ son, and Tyrone Singleton. that show, calls became enormous and spon­ these contests and showcasing local talent it self, is hoping to have a snowball effect on On last February, the first Amateur sorship increased." Leonard was also invited is my ultimate dream to one day open up a businessmen in and outside the communities, Earnest Leonard Body Building contest was to perform on the Jerry Springer Show, Talk large gym on the south side to be equal to the a direction his body building organization is held on the South Side. This event is still Radio 1390 and Radio 1450. Boy Scouts, whereas youths can compete in targeting towards. For ELBBM next event being talked about as one that made history In keeping with the original theme of help­ body building and modeling to enhance their they will be making a donation to the Ro- because it was the first (standing room only), ing communities, the next production of self-esteem." bichaux Park Music Department, the Elliot black-sponsored body building show. By Earnest Leonard's Body Building Regional For entry and ticket information, contact Donnelley Youth Center (helping teens) and using technical background, and planning, Competition Championship will be held at ELBBM, at (312) 264-6859. also to William A. Jackson, the ten (10) year ELBBM pulled together the necessary in­ St. Margaret's (Gilbert Hall), 9833 S. old burn victim who has to undergo intense gredients for successfully accomplishing the Throop, on Friday, June 9, 1995. 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Subjects of stroke survivors: *Become com­ country have survived a stroke. must be at least 60 years old, a pri­ fortable asking for help on a regular Many have family members whose Exercise! mary caregiver for one month or basis. *Communicate openly with lives have also changed dramatically more and living with their spouse. the stroke survivor. *Look for rest, as they have become full-time care­ Hello again brothers and sisters. It is a known fact that heart and artery "Stroke is traumatic, not only for diversion and exercise. Build this givers. disease kills more African Americans in the United states than anything else into your schedule; a phone call to a Of all the actions you can take to protect yourself, exercise is among the the individual who experiences it, most powerful. However in this sense not all exercises are equal. Arnold Watkins Workouts toward having flex workouts toward attaining flexibility, strength Mr. Illinois and muscular . bulk exercise the heart and will also work toward Bodybuilder EARNEST LEONARD'S strengthening the muscles and joints, thus reducing the risk of injury. As important as heart, otherwise known as Cardiovascular, condition is, it ARNOLD DARRELL WATKINS is only one facet of fitnessan d condition. All fitness factors are important MALE/FEMALE to health and the overall way you look for the total package you might to consider a sport of interest or jogging (or for that matter working for heart BODY BUILDING endurance on some days, and weight resistance or calisthenics (push-ups, sit-ups etc.) to specifically build strength on alterative days. 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Stiger 3-7 66,540 area, and three more giving where you rent? Are you sales agreement, signed by Hvde Park 5718 South Dorchester, Unit 6, Arnold B. Hartley and Edna M. Hartley To 3-20 125,000 strong presence in the area both parties, and any adden­ paying more than a dum's that are attached. William J. Hartley (see Letters to the editor 4-17 56,000 2: A copy of the tax bill and 1400 East 55th Street #315 S, Travers J. Bell, Sr. To Kecia Lynn page 11). All are potential mortgage payment? Do 5539-41 South Michigan Avenue, Galaxy Properties, Inc. To 4-18 30,000 sources to acquire loans you feel comfortable copy of deed. Harrison A King & Glennie J. King from. So the land grab is 3: Names, addresses and ac­ 6439 South St Lawrence, Phillip Stover To Robert L. Cody 4-6 62,000 giving money to someone count numbers of your banks. 1700 East 56th Street, Unit 404, 4-6 69,685 on in the Mid-South. Hyde Park Partnership To Charles E. Neal Jr. Well, the Illinois Service (If you have several banks (forever) for something bring proof, and you'll show 1335 East 52nd Street, Unit 203, Juan J. Bias To Michael B. Blake 4-7 81,000 Federal (Savings and Loan 833 Drexel Square, Julia Mc Cree To Kevin Dinclney 4-7 150,000 Association) who has been you will never own? your strength as a buyer.) 1450 East 55th Place Unit 1023, South Chicago, 4-10 40,500 in the area since 1934 has 4: Stocks, pension plans, child Harvey Loeb To Gloria Norrington The process of analyzing your 3-31 seminars and a very informa­ support will have to be docu­ 1700 East 56th Street, Unit 904 Hyde Park Partnership To Louis P. Dodd 72,810 income, debt, assets, and lia­ 1700 East 56th Street, Unit 2806 Hyde Park Partnership To Victor Ginzburg 3-31 212,392 tional booklet called "A Guide to mented. bilities is called "Pre-qualifi- 5: Amounts owed and any long Grand Boulevard Buying A Home" for first time 3-31 cation" which is vital service term creditors are needed. 4437 South Praire, Lula Merrill To Arvilla Gardner and Bonnie Gamer 53,500 home buyers. 4436 South Indiana Ave. CT&T To Elveria Ferguson 4-18 420,000 that is also provided by Illinois I find this guide absolutely Inside their guide they provide Service Federal. The bank or Fuller Park vital information on what to real­ necessary to have not only to buy 5605 South Princeton, SKM Inc. To Richard Orr, Jr. 3-31 50,000 loan association you deal with 4-7 50,000 istically expect when shopping a home but to know the in's and 5616 South Princeton, SKM Inc. To Victor Green will look at how much you out's of preparing to buy a home Oakland for a home. make, how much you owe, and 4505 S. Oakenwald First United Bank To Arleta A & Brian R. Porter 4-12 194,300 In Preparing for Purchasing a and the mis-conceptions that how much you have available in often keep people from buying a Englewood home' they tell of saving for a 4640 South Emerald Maywood Proviso Bank to Jerome M. Garastik and Doreen 4-3 125,000 cash for the downpayment and home. down payment, and that although closing cost. M. Gralewski you can buy a home with as little Ask yourself a few questions; Washington Park Repair your credit rating be­ 4-11 31,500 as 5% of the purchase price as a Will you eventually own where 5955 South Prairie, Andrew J. Lockett, Jr. To Jonnie Mae Monroe, Andrew fore you shop for a home Wilkins & Eugene Green downpayment, it is more typical you rent? Are you paying more (University National Bank is than a mortgage payment rent­ 5548 South State, Maverick Properties, Inc. To Charles Jenkins & 4-11 30,000 that you will need 10% due to providing a service on May Dwight Chavours ing? Do you feel comfortable 3-31 80,000 closing cost, taxes, first year 13th). There are three nation­ Edmund's Redevelopment Corporation/Michigan Plaza Limited Partnership insurance, and required cash giving money to someone 5714-16 South Michigan Avenue, Dorothy M. Wilburn To Michigan Plaza wide credit bureaus, TRW, (forever) for something you will 5926-28 & 5939-41 & 5942-44 South Michigan Allan A Weinstein To Michigan 3-31 220,000 reserves. A larger downpayment Equifax, and TransUnion. Re­ of 20% or more will benefit the never own? Pfaza quest a free copy of your credit The Illinois Service Federal buyer in reduced monthly pay­ report from each of them and ments, lower interest rates and a Savings and Loans "Guide to verify any items that you find Buying a Home" is very useful lower closing cost. incorrect. Many home shoppers Loans by Race in the A big question that runs for the land grab in the Mid- are turned down for a mortgage South communities. The proper­ though most home-shoppers loan due to past incorrect credit Mid-South Communities minds is exactly how much can I ties are here get yours before its information from these bureaus. too late. South Street Journal obtain the data listed below fromth e Woodstock Institute in which each afford to spend on a home? issue we will provide parts of the information pertaining to this area.

Community Asian Black Hispanic White Total Total Loans Loan% Loans Loan% Loans Loan% Loans Loan% Loans (000) Woodstock Study show improve Loans Nr. South Side 10 62.5% 45 70.3% 4 66.7% 102 76.7% 174 $32,722 During the last ten years multifamily that congress should leave it alone", saic Armour Square 68 80% 6 42.9% 7 77.8% 44 86.3% 146 14,086 lending has increased almost 350% in low Malcolm Bush, President of the Douglas 1 33.3% 73 61.9% 1 50% 16 69% 101 9,749 and moderate income community areas. Woodstock Institute, (Referring to the cuts Oakland 1 50% 11 55% 1 100% 13 65% 32 3,960 The result has been improved housing in spending allocated by the Majority Fuller Park 0 0% 23 63.9% 2 66.7% 2 28.6% 29 790 conditions in these neighborhoods Republican Party Grand Blvd. 1 100% 70 53.8% 7 77.8% 8 42.1% 106 7,632 according to a new study released by the In the Mid-South Area, the increase Kenwood 7 87.5% 103 70.1% 2 100% 92 78.6% 237 36,863 Woodstock Institution in Chicago. (April was a whopping 351.1% Beginning in the Washington Pk 4 100% 35 53.8% 1 100% 6 46.2% 60 5,222 28, 1995 ) years of 1983 to 1993. In these areas the Hyde Park 31 83.8% 164 71.9% 7 87.5% 270 86% 520 62,117 This success demonstrates that the number of multifamily units receiving Woodlawn 0 0% 128 61.2% 1 50% 14 58.3% 164 8,661 Community Reinvestment Act works and loans are as follows to the right:

Neighhood Housing Services Cook County Tax Your Community Mortage Lender Scavenger Sale The Community Investment Cor­ Loans for Home poration (CIC) will conduct a work­ Improvement & Rehab Projects. Hughes shop on how to participate in the biennial Cook County Tax Scavenger Sale from 6 to 8 pm. Wednesday, Accounting & May 24, in the Madison Room of Special Rates UBURtflT Northern Trust Bank, 181 W. Madi­ son St. Registration fee is $25. Speakers will include attorney Tax Consultants Thomas McNulty, Keck, Mahin & Accounting & Bookkeeping Cate; Barbara Shaw, former coordi­ Complete Tax Service nator, Campaign for Responsible $ Rapid Returns Ownership, and developers who Loan Packaging have successfully participated on 2500 TO *5a000 AVIAILABLE prior sales. Financial Planning For additional informaton or to For Example. n Insurance register for the session, telephone Borrow Only Annuity CIC at 312/258-0070, Ext. 218. Checks should be made payable to Pension CIC and mailed to 222 South River­ 424 East 43rd Street side Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago Chicago, Illinois 60615 60606. *5,00(V*44E (312) 268-5300 Fax (312) 268-5449 The 1995 Cook County Treasurer's Office Tax Scavenger Sale is sched­ With No Application Fee. Hrs. 9 am - 6 pm Sat. By Appointments uled to begin in mid-July and will For more information continue for four weeks. call: 312-924-7110 Purchase/Rehab Loans also Available South Street Journal May H- 24 1995 Page 19

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