South Street Journal News serving and for: Grand Boulevard (BronzeviUe), Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Near South, Gap, Fuller Park, Armour Square M2 No.1 September 29 -October 12,1994 TWO/PUSH March Against Violence TWO Sets $5,000 Bounty Fund age information leading to the apprehension well as any law reinforcement officers within each other, while some community residents for Community Safety and conviction of individuals involved in any the 3rd district were doubtful if the marching would do any criminal activities, involving assault with During the march, along 63rd St., gang good. The Woodlawn Organi2ation (TWO) has deadly weapon against individual citizens, as members along the route were arguing among joined Operation PUSH, for the civil rights or Dr. Leon Finney, chairperson, TWO, said, ganization's "Operation Man The Streets" pro "This (the march and the bounty) are not the gram and neighborhood marches. solution, (they are) part of the solution." Thousands of Chicagoans have joined the He added that TWO has job and skill pro efforts to reclaim the streets and rid their com grams to teach anyone interested in enriching munities of gang violence and drug dealers. their lives through honorable means. "Operation Man the Streets" held its first "Enough (killing our people and community) community organization outreach march in the is enough," he stressed. Woodlawn community. More than 70 con "Operation Man The Street" is a four stage cerned residents assembled in a vacant lot on process that includes; marching, mentoring, 61st and Cottage Grove. manning the block, and meeting with neigh According to PUSH National Executive Di bors. Manning the block process includes rector Attorney Janette C. Wilson "We are completing a questionnaire and meeting with marching in each of these communities urging the members of the "village" (pastors, park residents to move man their blocks. Our goal district representatives, businesses, block club is to get 100 people manning their blocks as a presidents, and political leaders). part of our program." Responding to the West African saying "It She added that PUSH and TWO are working takes an entire village to raise a child," Wilson together in recruiting other organizations to said that PUSHs mentor training programs join them in reclaiming their streets and their helps in the process to preparing the urban youth. / "village" to effectively raise our young people. To further put a dent in crime TWO has set "Operation Man The Streets" movement aside a "Bounty Fund For Community which was initiated on April 4 by PUSHs Min Safety." ister's Division, has gained momentum in com It is in support and concern for the greater munities throughout the Chicago area, and the Woodlawn area. The fund has been started at SSJ Photo by Eugene Kimmons United States. The program is credited for The Woodlawn Organization and Operation PUSH join forces in a march $5000. The purpose of the fund is to encour marches held in Detroit and Atlanta. against violence in the Woodlawn commmunity along 63rd and Cottage . Wilson also stated that the marches have Continue on page 20 a! Exploratory Committee Launched oter Registration Gardner confirms there will be no split Drive Continues in Mid-South Area
Mass MeetinBy Mamie Robinsong Se t at LibertUrbany League Baptis. t Church SSJ Staff Writer According to the Board of Elections, Members of several neighborhood currently 119,797 people in the Mid-South organizations have began a series of voter area~2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 20th Wards-are education and registration events as an on-going registered to vote. The data reflects the March attempt to increase voter registration and 1994 primary. participation in the Mid-South community. Participants of the Mid-South Voter The events are a collaborative effort by the Registration for Vote drive are: Freedom Now South Street Journal and People's Movement Center, Holiness Temple Church, loner City for Voter Registration and Education (PMVRE) Youth Foundation; Indiana Terrace to iron out the lack of voter participation on the Organization; Kenwood Oakland Community Mid-South area. Organization (KOCO), Let's Unite the A Voter Registration/Education Rally is Community for Keeps (LUCK), Mid-South scheduled for Saturday, October 1, at Liberty Planning & Development Commission, New Baptist Church, 4849 S. King Dr. from 8 a.m. Structure Organization, Progressive Community SSJ Photo by Eugene Kimmons to noon. Celebrity voter registrars from radio Church; Robert Taylor Homes - "A" LAC, - Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL) is welcomed by supporters in his exploratory and television stations will register voters. Stateway Gardens LAC, The Woodlawn "bid" for the mayoral race at a meeting held at PUSH headquarters in August. Celebrities include: Bill Campbell (WLS- Organization, Washington Park Community Mid-South U.S. Representative Bobby L. "All my life I have worked for the best in TV), Cliff Kelley (WVON), John Davis and Coalition, Washington Park Advisory Council, Rush announced the formation of a city-wide terests of the citizens of Chicago and I'm en Monroe Anderson (WBBM-TV), and W.L. and Washington Park Development Corp. Citizens Committee to explore the potential couraged that this data shows that many Lilliard (Channel 25). "It is the committeemen hope to have for his successful bid for Mayor in the 1995 Chicagoans believe I can serve them well as "(The) South Street Journal role is basically everyone 18 and over in the 20th Ward city elections. their Mayor," to try to address and inform the community of registered to vote by the deadline," said Crystal If Rush decides to run, he joins Commis said Rush. the low number of registered voters in the Mid- Davis, a representative of the 20th Ward. sioner Joseph Gardner of the Metropolitan Gardner who South area," said Ron Carter, publisher, of the Although voter registration lias increased Water Reclamation District and LaRouche has officially bi-weekly newspaper. "It should be an all-out since the 1990 elections, low financial support candidate Sheila Jones, who are African- announced his effort by the community to try to turn that and a discouraged community are among American, in their bid for mayor of Chicago. candidacy for around." reasons why minority voters are slothful to sign The formation of Rush's exploratory mayor said, During a recent meeting both groups up and vote. committee comes after polling data revealed "Bobby Rush addressed issues pertaining to problems Black This year, the Democratic Coordinate State that Rush has the strength to mount a and I are in orgaiuzations-attempting to increase voter Committee apportioned approximately formidable challenge against Richard M. constant registration—are up against: Insufficient $750,000 to Project Vote for voter registration Daley. communication financial support, voters discouraged by public state-wide. Of this amount, only 35 percent of The poll, conducted recently by Lester and s. We will be broken promises from politicians, and naivete the funds were divided between the south and Associates, shows that Rush commands an together on about the importance of voting. west sides of Chicago, which would leave about 85 percent city-wide name recognition - 94 this one." "If politicians think that the public is not $400 per ward and community-based percent among the city's Black voter's. Fifty- Gardner said Commissioner interested, they will make whatever decisions organizations that applied to receive the money. two percent of all likely voters said that they the press will Joseph Gardner they want," said Jonathan Williams, city and The grants would be used for mailing had a favorable view of Rush, a rating that not have them fighting with each other. county government specialist at the Chicago correspondence, deputy registrar car fare, phone jumps to 75 percent among Black voters. Continue on page 10 • Continue on page 22 Page 2 September 29 - October 12.1994 South Street Journal Community Briefs ! S^SM*.^ Aldermen Ordered to Pay. Aid. Dorothy ome nerve, Atlanta Foods on 39th and King Drive Tillman (3rd), Allan Streeter (17th), and Congressman f have a sign aver the counter saying "Drinking Bobby Rush, who was alderman of the 2nd Ward at the VIS S and Smoking is bad for your health." But, customers time, have been ordered to pay the $95,000 legal expenses aren't paying attention to it If they did, this guy would be of a former Art Institute of Chicago student. According to out of business. * the Chicago Tribune, a Chicago judge ruled that Aid. What is your opinion Plans are being discussed on building a shopping center on Tillman and others violated the civil rights of David of the corners of 39th & Wetttworth. Word is that a university Nelson when they stormed into the school and removed an sent out a survey as far as Wabash Ave. asking residents for offensive picture (right) of former Mayor Harold South Street Journal? their opinion Other plans are scheduled for the Washington who was wearing women undergarments. "It has come a Supreme Life building on 35th and King Drive...it has been Although Tillman called the decision a victory, she said long way, and purchased. she planned to have the city government and taxpayers pay it's been a long her share of the judgment because she had acted in an A case of "do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do." Black state-wide time coming official capacity. Mayor Daley has repeatedly refused to and many of elected officials are holding a meeting this weekend to allow the city to pay. address the issue of economic, political, and educational us are taking problems facing the Black community. Seems like the first average of it. issue they should address is why they having this meeting at Lou Rawls Cultural TGF SSJ." the Bismarck Hotel, in downtown Chicago, instead of in the Cecilia Butler Black community, which can be economically, politically, Center Receives Washington and educationally beneficial. $250,000 Grantwith the Park Is Maurice Perkins of Inner City Youth Foundation assistance of State Rep. Louvana running for 4th ward alderman against Toni Preckwinkle Jones (D-5) the Lou Rawls Cultural and company? Center has received a $250,000 I think the paper is grant from the State of Illinois. The a good one, that And, word on the street is that Ditto McNeal is about to run funds will be appropriated to the has provide a lot of for 20th Ward alderman. Is this why Alderman Dept of Commerce and Community Preckwinkle (4th) was seen going towards Alderman news for the Affairs for a grant to the city of Chiago for all costs associated with the planning, community" Troutman(20th) home a couple of weeks ago? Maybe development and construction of the Center. Additional funds will also be provided Anglea Green McNeal and Perkins need to do a little house visiting. by the City of Chicago. The ground-breaking reportedly is to take place in Feburary Beatrice Caffrey Beatrice Caffery Youth Services is growing, getting ready 1995. Youth Services to move in the shopping center on 55th and the Dan Grants availiable for CHA Residents. Chicago Housing Ryan...Regrets go out to the lost of their staff member. Authority Commissioners approve an additional $30,000 to support the CHA Small Rev. Joe "the Man from Hell" Bell had his turn at the Grants Fund for another year. Grants between $250 and $1,000 support a diverse pulpit two Sundays ago at Holiness Baptist Church. range of projects that reflect community needs. CHA residents and resident-run Katherine Wallace, former president of Taylor Residents groups can apply. Applications for the quarter must be received by November 15 and United Towards Harmon.y was present with R. Carter of no later than 4:30 p.m.. No extensions. Once funded, groups cannot apply for six months. For an application contact Theresa Lipa, CHA Office of External Affairs, 22 SSJ and Cecilia Butler of Washington Park. W. Madison, 4th Fl., Chicago, IL. 60602, or call her at 791-8513. Congratulations, Rev. Joe on the birth of his newborn son. DuSable H.S. Ponders Purchasing CHA Building. The CHA has received a proposal from DuSable H.S. in conjunction with the Chicago Cluster Initiative to purchase a building in the Roberts Taylor Homes to be used as a dormitory for students. According to Steve Canty, CHA spokesperson, the plan is to create an environment dedicated to the education of students." There are also plans to erect a learning center in the vacant field between Farring Elementary School, 55th and State St. and DuSable High School, 4836 S. Wabash. Cantv said these , * J Continue on page 19 v
"Great publication. It's vital to the community's perspective of Oct. Calendar of &*nfs redevelopment of the Black Metropolis area." 10 W. 35th St., 6th fl. Call 554-4589, a 24- Harold L. Lucas Saturday, 1 hour hotline. president of the Urban League. Friends of the Black Metropolis Coordinator Stop the blight of abandoned buildings in 35th Street-Gateway Citizens Committee Park, Urban League, Aid. Madeline Haithcock (4th), Mid-South Planning and your neighborhood! Chicago's new Dept. of weekly community meetings begin at 6:30 "I must say South Street Journal has pm at the Hartzell Memorial United Development Commission, and Chicago Park Buildings Commissioner Cheryl Thomas and not taken the popular positions on new Deputy Housing Commissioner David Methodist Church, 3330 S. King Dr. They District. .are open to all residents in the Near South issue...that's rare. The format and Doig will be present. Bring addresses of the look are good. The paper takes an worst buildings in your neighborhood to the and Grand Boulevard areas. For info, call Tuesday, 18 meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Catholic 548-2000 or 924-0014. The Youth Consortium of Greater Grand active role in support to the Charities, 721 N. LaSalle. Call 243-3035. Blvd. meets at 3 p.m. at Metropolitan community. That position is not the Thursday, 6 Community Church, 4100 S. King Dr. public norm." Sunday, 2 Positive Action In Our Community Phillip Jackson meeting to discuss a proposed youth Wednesday, 19 Jazz greats Malachi Thompson & Africa )dlawn managed family entertainment complex and Chicago 3rd Police District CAPS Action Brass featuring guest Lester Bowie reunite Class Action law suit against gun Plan meeting for businessmen, clergy, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hot House, 1565 manufacturers for the death and injury of academic administrators, and recreational N. Milwaukee. Bowie considered to be one of our children. Begins at 5:30 p.m. at the facility directors begins at 7:30 a.m. at South the most popular trumpet players and band King Center, 4314 S. Cottage. Side YMCA, 63rd & Stony Island. Call leaders in the world is making a rare Chicago Refreshments served. For information call neighborhood relations at 747-7004. appearance with long time musical associate Christine Dawson-Perkins, Inner City Malachi Thompson. This event marks the Youth Foundation at 536-8146 . Saturday, 22 first time Thompson (4th Ward resident) and KOCO 22nd Annual Convention (29th Bowie have played together in eight years. South Street Journal has provided a Friday, 7 Anniversary) at the M.L. King High School Call 235-2334 for more information. much need resource in the Jimmy Ellis at the First Annual Senior's 44th and Drexel, from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. community .Keynote speakers: Con. Bobby Rush and Monday, 3 Autumn Ball from noon to 4 p.m. at the to keep the people informed. Sutherland Ballroom, 4659 S. Drexel Blvd. Comm. Joseph Gardner. Workshops, free New Structure Organization weekly Sponsored by Aid. Toni Preckwinkle. dinner, and entertainment. For information Steve Redfield, STRIVE meeting begins at 6:30 pm at 5659 S. Indiana call 548-7500. Ave. Call J. Thomas at 324-5256. Wednesday, 12 Tuesday,4 Empowerment Zone meeting begins at Sunday, 50 6:30 p.m. at Hall Library, 48th & Michigan. The New Peoples Movement Community The Chicago Black United Communities This is your last opportunity to voice Support Coalition Dump Daley, Vince hold their weekly meeting beginning at 6:30 your opinion on how a portion of $100 Lane, Jim Edgar, & Richard Phelan p.m. at 330 E. 37th Street. million allocated for the Mid-South area Community Protest Rally themed "Let's Do It Mid-South Planning and Development will be spent. Again: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize" Commission General Meeting at the King "It is a grand new paper; has a great begins at 4 p.m. at 500 E. 51st St. Call Center begins at 6:30 p.m. The rewards and benefits of being a purpose of community needs. It does Foster Parent can last a life time. Attend Robert Floyd Plump at 820-5695 or 922-5387 need people to support it to become a Wednesday, 5 the free foster parent orientation meeting at for information. 7 p.m. at 10 W. 35th St., 6th fl. Call 554- Next issue: South Street Journal October greater paper. It is a great man Empowerment Zone meeting begins at 6:30 4589, a 24-hour hotline. 13. Deadline for material is October 6th. behind it and as so the paper will p.m. at Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5532 S. SJ will publish notices of community meetings, become a bigger paper. May God King Drive. Voice your opinion on how a Friday, 14 events and programs. Any organization or person bless South Street Journal and Mr. portion of $100 million allocated for the Mid- in the SSJ circulation area may submit material Dedication of Bill Berry (former present South area will be spent. We will print others as it relate to the area. Send Carter and his associates." The rewards and benefits of being a Foster of Urban League) Park begins at 10 a.m. material one week in advance to South St. Journal Rev. Earl Sardon Parent can last a life time. Attend the free at 31 st & the Lakefront. Park was a former 4305 S. King Dr., Chicago, III 60653. We reserve Holiness Temple Church foster parent orientation meeting at 7 p.m. at the right to refuse and edit material. South Street Journal September 29 - October 12,1994 Paqe 3 KOCO Program Fights for Survival By Kimberly Arson Talent Search counselors Noelle Samuels SSJ Writer and Euris Johnson are equally as angry about The Kenwood Oakland Community Organi the possible closing of the program. Both are zation (KOCO) Educational Talent Search previous volunteers for KOCO and recent Program faces a possible shutdown on graduates of the University of Illinois. They September 30. become counselors last April. They both feel a KOCO received notification fromth e De special kinship toward the youth in the com partment of Education that the 3-year-old pro munity and are acting more in the sense of a gram will not be refunded for the 94-95 year caring older brother and sister rather than a due to a low funding rating. counselor. They had hopes of bringing out the This program is the largest program in the potential of youth in the community. Kenwood-Oakland and Grand Boulevard area For Noelle Samuels, who spoke with pain in serving youth and young adults ages 12-27. her face, being a counselor for the program is Some of the services the program offers to clearly more than a job to her. students at various schools (Reavis, St. Am "What hurts the most is that I was just be brose, Einstein, Fuller, Wadsworth, Dunbar, ginning to make progress with a lot of the \ Phillips Kenwood and Dawson Technical Insti youth I work with. We set up University clubs tute) include tutoring, career counseling, fi HICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615 in the schools and talked about the importance WE RESERVE• THE RIGHT TO UMIUMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTINPRIN G ERRORS nancial aid, scholarship assistance, sports pro of going to college," she said. . '.. ,.- .I • .' .• • :,.••• grams and cultural activities. Samuels added that there are so many youths Instead of passively accepting the inevitable in this community who think the only way to PHONE 285-2631 and looking for employment elsewhere Dale success is through being an athlete or a rapper. Childs, program director, has decided not to go "But I was able to show them other routes by • MMimcmJpm - down with out a fight. She has mobilized her telling them about the careers they could ob staff and begun a petition signing and letter tain if they go to college. The satisfaction for writing campaign from residents of the Ken me came while watching teens fill out appli jCENTRELLA wood Oakland community to Congressman cations for college who may have otherwise Bobby Rush pleading for his help to keep the been filling out an application for McDonalds ; Orange Juice program alive. or Burger King," said Samuels. 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Mayor Richard M. Daley has increased the number of vertical patrols in Chicago Housing Authority and surrounding area with $500,000 in new federal funds recently awarded to the city. Youth have been the prime focus in many cases of stop and searching. The vertical patrols began in April in the wale of an outburst of gang violence in the Robert Taylor Homes. Under the program known as Building Interdiction Team Effort (BITE), 18-officer teams from the Chicago 1 Police Department and CHA police occupy individual high-rises for a full shift, patrolling the common areas of the building from top to bottom. BITE teams have made 823 arrests and confiscated 260 guns. The federal grant, which requires a local I^OTE! match of $247,777, has been funding five new BITE teams for the period July 21 to October IT'S A POWER THING! 21. VOTER REGISTRATION Stroger Receives AND EDUCATION RALLY IVI-IPO SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st, 8AM - Noon Endorsement John Stroger, Democratic candidate for Presi LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH dent of Cook County Board has received the overwhelming endorsement of the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organi 4849 South King Drive zation (F/I-IPO). The announcement came dur ing a press conference held recently by the or ganization. FOOD! ENTERTAINMENT! Stroger, who was honored to receive the orga I nization endorsement, stressed his commitment MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS! to streamlining and reforming government. He pointed to his victory in the battle for district representation before the County Board, which SHOPPING MALL BLITZ! means that this November, voters from a single district will elect their commissioners, as op Entertainment will be provided by Sounds of life (SOL) posed to the at large voting populous. "I fought for that reform so that commissioners could be Symbrett Whittington and the CVS High School Ensemble! held more accountable to their constituents, and so that all areas of Cook County would be repre sented equally before the Board", said Stroger. Celebrities include: Bill Campbell, Monroe Anderson, Cliff Stroger, currently Chair of the Finance Com- Kelley, Dorothy Tucker, John Davis and MORE! In just a ' mittee, also stressed his financial expertise to i I run a responsible County government—as demonstrated by the nearly $94 million in re few minutes you can register to vote and become a deputy ductions Stroger fought for in 1993 Cook County property taxes. Stroger has committed to reduc registrar! Afterwards, we'll go and REGISTER CHICAGO! ing government cost even further by instituting his economic plan, which includes eliminating Sponsored by: People's Movement For Voter Registration and Education i duplicate County jobs and requiring joint inter Anti-Gang Coalition Taskforce for Black Political Empowerment governmental purchases by the County and sub Black United Front Washington Park Development Corporation urban municipalities. Also, his plans for a CBUC Near South Coalition of Community Organization* smaller, downsized Cook County Hospital will Black Indapandant Precinct Organization Fifth Representative District l save taxpayers over 40 million in annual operat Chicago State Univ. Pre Law Asaociation Freedom Now Center ing costs. Washington Park Community Coalition Gardner Group Stroger reiterated components of his compre Chicago Urban League Second Ward Aldermanic Office St. Mark Church Inner City Youth Foundation hensive crime-fighting package, which focuses Holinese Temple Church New Structures Organization I on fighting gang crime and the rising violent Indiana Terrace Organization Kenwood Oakland Community Organization ' juvenile crime. It includes plans to add more Let'a Unite the Community for Keepa Mid-South Planning & Development Corp. gangs crimes specialists to the Sheriffs Gangs Metropolitan Area Council of Black Churches NAACP Crimes Unit, expand the Sheriffs computerized Pan-Hellenic Community Action Council Progressive Community Churches I gang information system to include all of Cook Robert Taylor Homee "A" LAC Stateway Garden LAC County, and extend Boot Camp sentencing to The Woodlawn Organization Twentieth Representative District Twenty-Fourth Representative District Washington Park Advisory Council , juvenile offenders. South Street Journal September 29 - October 12,1994 Page 5 Carbon Monoxide Detectors becomes Law in City Approvves Expansion of New Chicago, Oct. 1,1994 The new carbon monoxide detector ordi dance hall, restaurant, night club, tavern, size and operation. The detector goes off im Homes nance (Municipal Code of Chicago, Section movie theater, school or library, indoor sta mediately when there is a large amount of The City Council approved swift passage of 13-64-190 was approved March 23, 1994. dium or indoor pool. carbon monoxide. When there is a small an ordinance providing deeper per-home subsi The law requires that every home have a Car The CO detectors constantly monitor the air amount it can build up to two weeks to two dies to developers participating in the City's New Homes for Chicago program, resulting in even bon Monoxide (CO) detector in the sleeping for carbon monoxide. It emit a loud, piercing months. lower priced homes throughout Chicago accord area. alarm to alert the house hold of danger. The OD detector retails for about $60 and is ing to the mayors press office, which Mayor Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless The detector is similar to a fire detector in on sell at most hardwares. Richard Daley backed. gas that poisons thousands of people each Through the nearly four-year-old New Homes year. It can come from a clogged chimney, a •Blocked chimney Potential Carbon Monoxide for Chicago program, the Department of Housing faulty furnace, or a gas space heater. It varies opening Sources in the Home provides qualified developers with City-owned in sign of being present in the home. How vacant lots at substantially reduced prices; re ever, it effects older and younger people more, Clogged chimney ductions and waivers of various City fees; and causing dizziness and trines becoming fatal. direct construction subsidies up to $20,000 for The law applies to class A-l Buildings single-family homes, and no more than $32,000 Single family residence. The ordinance man for two- flat dwellings. In turn, developers agree dates at least one detector per household, in to price the homes affordable for qualified stalled within 40 feet of all rooms used for households earning no more than 120 percent of sleeping. the Chicago-area median income level ($61,555 Class A-2 Building. Apartment building, for a family of four). boarding house, dormitory/fraternity, group Improperly installed gas kitchen The home purchase price and household in home, hotel or motel, tourist house, home for Gas or range or come limits for the New Homes Deep Subsidy the elderly wood- cooktop Program, are as follows: The ordinance mandates at least one detector burning vent fireplace Household Per-Home per every 10,000 square feet of floor area on limit income Subsidy Purchase Price Limit every floor on which a fossil fuel burning $39,900 $25,000 $90,000 boiler or furnace is located, and on every floor $35,910 $30,000 $85,000 with sleeping areas heated by a fossil fuel Carbon monoxide detector $30,800 $35,000 $80,000 burning boiler or furnace. Each separate liv ® locations $25,650 $40,000 $75,000 ing unit (like an apartment) must have at least (For maximum protection, two carbon Homeowners purchasing single-family homes one detector of its own. Corroded or disconnected monoxide detectors are recommerfefed water heater vent pipe Cracked heat exchanger per household; one located near the~ with subsidies of $25,000 or more are required Class C Building. Amphitheater or audito sleeping area, the other outside the to repay a portion of the subsidy at the time of rium, assembly or lecture hall, banquet or furnace room.) Information provided by Firsl Alert? the home sale. To date, the city Council has approved financing for 326 homes, with 212 either completed or under construction.
Fire South Street Journal Host the first in a series Authorities "MEET THE Now Agree: CANDIDATE Fire on 43rd St. was Arson by John Otrompke SSJ Writer Fire authorities now agree that a fire in an abandoned and delinquent building at 43rd & King Drive was mamnade and quite possibly the work of an arsonist. "The fire did appear to be (the work of) an arson," said 5th District Fire Chief Flahive. ON THE ISSUES "Because it did start in several separate loca tions." He added, the arsonists may never be caught. At the scene of the fire, The officers determined that the four-alarm blaze was arsonists due to arson. But they denied that there was may never anything suspicious about be caught. the fire, eventhough it 5th District Fire started on the first, third, Chief Flahive and tenth floors of the building, "They did write it up as incendiary, which means that it was manmade," said fire spokesman Mike Cosgrove. "But I doubt if it'll go anywhere. That'll be the end of it." During several interviews Cosgrove has continually said the cause of the blaze was not due to arson, "it was probably caused by winos or street people. The cause was possibly smoking materials (cigarettes or the like) or maybe somebody had a fire going for heating' or cooking in there." He added: "There's been a number of fires in that building, and it was not boarded up; ac cess was unrestricted." Status of Building Still Undetermined Commissioner Joseph Gardner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation The fire occurred on August 10 after Alder District is running for re-election November 8th. He has officially announce man Dorothy Tillman (3rd), the Bluestown Hotel Group, spearheaded by Joan "Baby" his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Chicago. South Street Journal will Kessel, and a Chicago Vietnam Veteran's or introduce Commissioner Gardner to the Mid-South community to address ganization went to court over the status of the your interest and the issues. building. Aid. Tillman wants to turn the building into Not only to speak on them, but how will he address the issue for a Single Room Occupancy (SRO), Kessel, a positive impact resulting from his leadership. white blues singer, sees the building a a Blues BE THERE! Hotel, and the Vietnam Veteran's organization wants to redevelop the property for the home With your questions, concerns and commentsl less. For more information caltSouth Street Journal at 924-0461 hi June the veteran's organization received permission from the Chicago Abandoned Continue on page 11 Page 6 September 29 - October 12. 1994 South Street Journal Community Police Target Violators of Prostitution Laws Development Bill
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Tlie fund ft 3rd Ward ft Prostitution in the Mid-South area is heavy between 43rd to 51st & Calumet and will competitively Prairie, and 56th to 60th & King Drive. finance programs to Early this year, the Vice Control Section of meet the economic and she personally takes everything a man says to £ Henry Tellis * tlie Organized Crime Division beefed up ef financial needs of low- her, and she believes that all men are tlie forts to curtail the demand side of prostitution Candidate for income communities same. Tlie only thing she cares about is "just by utilizing several enforcement tactics. fa 3rd Ward Alderman ^ underserved by tradi- trying to make it." fa Register and Vote fa To deter persons from patronizing prosti Another prostitute, (Jay) Rembert, ex Congressman Rush *™1 banks. }fa Dead line October 11, for fa tutes, the Vice Unit set out to arrest and pressed tlie same sentiments as Lesia, regard Ufa November 8,1994 election fa charge not only the prostitutes but the patrons ing curtailing prostitution in the area. The ftftftftftftftftftft^rft^ftft Rush on of prostitutes as well. In addition to being mother of two, said her primary concern is "to arrested, many of tlie patron's vehicles were hustle up some money and get high. Or find &=£- to U.S./Haiti Accord seized under Section 8-8-060 (d) of the* vehi someone to joyride with through tlie night." CONGRATULATIONS .Washington, DC-President Clinton's actions cles to patronize prostitutes. Asked about her kids and tlie possibility of SOUTH to remove Haiti's military junta represents a Prostitution in the Mid-South area is (her) being arrested, Rembert said: "they al clear victory for tlie American people, for heavy between 43rd to 51st & Calumet and right." STREET Haitian civilians, and for democracy through Prairie, and 56th to 60th & King Drive. However, tlie one strategy that may prove out tlie world according to Congressman Rush. Lesia, a prostitute on 43rd & Ellis, said to be most effective as a deterrent is to make JOURNAL "President Clinton and tlie U.S. negotiating she isn't concerned about beefed up security or public tlie names of persons convicted of pa ON YOUR team, in particular ^nner President Jimmy tlie "tricks" that she infects with AIDS. Sex tronizing prostitutes. Since January 1994,23 Carter, are tov • ^^uttnated for tjieir strong ually abused as a child and a crack-addict who patrons of prostitution have been convicted. 1ST YEAR resolve in staring down the outlaw bandits in exchanges sex for money or drugs, Lesia said Haiti." said Rush, "Faced with tlie threat of, IMUlllMMMmiW' ANNIVERSARY defeat, these gangsters turned their tails and FROM fled." ; FULLER PARK Rush pointed out that by securing this agreement, President Clinton is sending a ADVISORY strong message that tlie American people will COUNCIL uphold tlie commitments we make abroad and FUNG'S will expect no less in return. 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Margaret Burroughs Home 3806 S. Michigan Avenue In 1961 Dr. Margaret Burroughs founded the DuSable Museum, originally called the Ebony Museum of Negro History, in three small rooms of this South Side home (Below). Built in 1903 by contractor John Griffith, this mansion was converted in the late 1930s to the Quincy Club, a private club operated by the Joint Council of Dining Car Waiters. Across the street from the South Side Community Arts Center, the Quincy Club served as a social center, providing accommodations for African American railroad workers who were excluded from most Chicago hotels. Southside Community Arts Center Writer, artist, educator, museologist, 3831 S. Michigan Avenue organizer and social activist, Margaret The Southside Community Arts Center (Above) was formally dedicated by Taylor Burroughs is one of the city's Eleanor Roosevelt in May, 1941. Its origins, however, began with W.P.A. most formidable cultural leaders to Federal Arts project. Housed in the old Comiskey mansion, the building emerge in the post-World War II era. was purchased as a public facility by a committee of civic-minded South For several decades Burroughs taught art Siders headed by an African- American businessman, Golden B. Darby. in elementary, secondary and college The Center remains a "citadel of culture" for African American artists, levels. Her most important tenure was at DuSable High School. Dr. residents and visitors to Chicago. Burroughs was also among the founders of the South Side Community Arts With the center SO year old history and tradition. Great artists and Center, the Lake Meadows Art Fair, the Chatham Art Fair, and the community leadders have been part of this tradition and history. People National Conference of Artists. A distinguished artist in her own right, like, Gwendolyn Brooks, Earl Dickerson, Gordan Parks, Moten Barnett, also, she is the author of several books and winner of many citations for her Richard Hunt, Margaret Burroughs and the list goes on and on. poetry. Dr. Burroughs is perhaps best known for her poem "What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black?" m^&&f®®^&$m The New Sutherland Ballroom
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Arson Sony, "I salute my friend Ron Carter, and the community newspaper, Properties Program Blue Ribbon Commission South Street Journal, as we work together to keep the to redevelop the property. The group still does If we missed you not possess the building, and the commission information alive." has since been disbanded. Because we are UPDATING Samjoudeh The committee was recently replaced by Real Estate Services Advisory Committee, which VOTERS REGISTRATION Owner, Atlanta Foods oversees CAPPS and other delinquency FILES Ik programs, and the decision of the Blue Ribbon Committee is void. We wanted to know: TLANTA Foods * Liquor s Kessel said Chicago's Abandoned Properties If everyone in your household, 401 East 39th Street 536-4602 Program accepted the Bluestown Hotel pro & posal in 1993, but due to internal politicking who is age IS or older is m and Aid. Tillman's intervention, she has been registered to vote at this A stymied in her efforts. address. She adds that the building has been delin quent in paying taxes since 1971. If someone in your household is: "There's a $30,000 water lien on it," Kessel HAPPY ANNIVERSARY said. "The city sat on this building for a whole 18 or will be 18 by Nov. 8th year. No repairs and no board-up for a year." and has never registered to According to Kessel, the building located at SOUTH STREET JOURNAL 400 E. 43rd. St. was owned by Carl Fox until vote. his death in 1958. It was in trust until bankruptcy in the 1970s, and the property has If someone in your household is: been delinquent since that time. Registered to vote, but has Kessel said she is talking to her lawyer about moved and wants to filing a lawsuit against Tillman. Aid. Tillman did not return several calls to change his or her voting her office. address. But Kessel, who isn't receiving enough help from local community organization, said she If someone in your household is: isn't sure a discrimination suit "follows our goals" and is considering another property for Disabled or ill, or will be the project on Michigan Avenue. out of town on Election No plans have been reported what actually Day,November 8,1994, will happen to the building on 43rd and King Drive. and still wants to vote.
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/_/s South Street Journal (SSJ) supported SSJ. hi the beginning SSJ was not / I celebrates its firstanniversary , we felt taken seriously by the elected officials of the ' P'Uie community should become Mid-South area. We did a cartoon showing acquainted with the publisher. SSJ being rapped up with a stick of SSJ was founded by Ronald Carter, 41,, dynamite inside and being thrown at the one year ago this issue. Mr. Carter, better aldermen of the Mid-South area. I don't know known as Ron, was bom at Michael Reese whether it did any good or not, however, we hospital. Both of his parents grew up around continue to have problems communicating 37th and Indiana. His uncle Laroy Carter was with Aid. Dorothy Tillman (3rd). involved in the architecture of Lake Meadows Hooks: What kinds of problems? shopping center. The oldest of three brothers Carter. Aid. Tillman claims the paper is not and a sister, he is married with two children. objective. However, if any elected official Carter reflects on his upbringing as a does not respond to our queries, we have no resident of Robert Taylor Housing alternative other than not to print their story. Development, where he lived from the ages of She has begun publication of her own 10 to 17 years at 5322 S. State St., Apt. 503. newspaper. And that's just it. It's her during the 60's were rekindled. It was then Hooks: Do you have a support system now? According to Carter, "it has changed newspaper and not a representation of the I became determined to make some sort of Carter: Cusbond James, then a Beat rep dramatically," referring to the high crime and community. impact on the future of our people. My focus coordinator for the City and Harold Lucas of general appearance. "Housing sweeps were Hooks: Wasn't the area where SSJ Is was to empower the commumty and build Mid-South Planning were very influential in conducted during that time for the purpose of housed once a powerful Black business leadership. I realized the importance of the decision to publish South Street maintenance inspections versus weaponry district? controlling ones own destiny and Journal. inspections," he added. Carter Yes. At one time Black owned community. The Greater Roseland Hooks: How did you determine the According to Carter, the outside of the businesses lined 43rd St. fromCottag e Grove Organization provided the vehicle for me to boundaries for SSJ? buildings were covered in their entirety when to King Drive, which was then called South work toward making those happen. people began to throw refrigerators, furniture Carter Each commumty represented in SSJ Park. The same was true of 35th, 39th, 47th, Hooks: How long were you with that and other large appliances over the sides of boundaries are similar regarding issues and 51st, 55th, 58th and 63rd streets, between organization? the buildings. problems they are confronted with. Also, the State St. and King Dr. When I was growing Carter. From 1978 to 1982, working my Although he was primarily raised by his entire mid-south area has all sorts of up, 50 percent or more of businesses located way up to becoming executive director. I mother, Carter said his father "was an historical value to Chicago's African- within these areas were Black-owned. took a break fromadministratio n for a while inspiration who inspired me to make American population. Anyone Black, over Currently, tliere are enough vacant stores and and worked as a community organizer for something of my life." 35 years of age, and raised on the southside, vacant land available in these areas for them Chicago Area Project. Chicago Area Project Hooks: Did you attend school In the Mid- lias roots in these communities and these to be Black-owned again. afforded me the opportunity to work with South area? communities have contributed to their lives. Hooks: What Is the mission of South community organizations city-wide (and in Carter: I attended Terrell Elementary on 54th The mid-south area is the Black Metropolis Street Journal? Robert Taylor homes, where the idea for a & State; John Farren, 51st & State; DuSable of Chicago. Once you pass 69th St. there is Carter. It is the mission of SSJ to contribute community newspaper was first introduced Upper Grade Center, and DuSable High a different type of history. After Woodlawn to making tins (Black economic development) tome.) I returned to Roseland with a lot School, 49th & Wabash. there is a new chapter of history about Black happen again. I know what I am about to say more knowledge, insight, and hands-on Hooks: Did you graduate from DuSable? life in Chicago, a new frontier. The will be very controversial, however, I feel experience. I stayed on as executive director Carter: No. I left DuSable in my junior year boundaries of SSJ represent the old frontier. compelled to say it. Personally, I would like for another two years before becoming a at which time I joined the U.S. Navy where I Hooks: How Is this so? to see these drug dealers [hurry up] and newspaper man. received my GED. Carter. Tliere is no Douglas without invest their drug money in some economic Hooks: A newspaper man? l:\ Hooks: How long were you in the Navy? Woodlawn; no Kenwood without Grand vehicle before they end up dead or in jail. I Carter. I had been a paperboy in my youth. Carter. Two years and 10 months. They Boulevard. The issues are the same. Today don't think they truly understand all the Now, I am working for a newspapenas a kicked me out two months prior to my we see a wagon train of public housing ramifications of this new crime bill. Since man. I was with the (Chicago) Defender for scheduled time of release. I received a centered within these communities which they are part of the problem they must be part five years. In between those fiveyear s I took general discharge under honorable conditions. spans from 22nd St. to 63rd St. and State St. of the solution. The distribution of drugs is a a year off and started Truth News, which also It was rough for me, but I would go through it to the lake. We are expanding into Hyde business; an illegal business. Take that same served the mid-south area. Truth News all over again. Park to meet the demand that has been energy and turn in into something positive. lasted about seven or eight months. Like Hooks; How was it rough? expressed there. They can do it. I want to see them live and most entrepreneurs I did not have the Carter: This was my firstencounte r with so Hooks: Have you received community let live. Stop letting people like OUie North financial resources required to sustain my many white folks at one time. The Navy was support for SSJ? run for political office while they run from self. Due to financialpressures , I returned my introduction to overt racism. Everything Carter. Not as much as tliere should be. the police. to the Defender. was white and white-oriented. From the task Partially because it is a new business and Hooks: Your personal goal? Hooks: Is that where you learned the that Blacks were given to treatment for people are reluctant to put their support Carter. To gain enough community support intricacies of newspaper operations? fairness. behind a new business. Some parts of the to make a major impact on the residents of Carter. No. I learned the total make-up of Hooks: What did you do after being community are threatened fy the fact that the Mid-South area. I would like to see the a newspaper and its inner mechanisms from discharged? community residents now have a vehicle to residents of these communities actively publishing South Street Journal. voice those concerns that impact their lives Carter: I stayed in California where I involved in the decision-making process. I Hooks: What prompted you to publish and the lives of their children. Others are attended L.A. City College and UCLA also want to make SSJ a model for involving South Street Journal? threatened just by the fact that this media majoring in public relations. I lived in Los the community in the process. Every news Carter: My interest in South Street exists. However, the people themselves Angeles from 1974 to 1978 and became media has an agenda coming fromth e Journal was not based on my desire to be a have wholeheartedly embraced the paper and active in various social causes. It was during publisher. The Defender, Times, Trib, publisher. My utmost desire is to utilize see it as a true representation. this time that I worked on Tom Hayden's WVON, (and) WIS have a message they want SSJ to be a tool for the community, to be Hooks: Have you received support from campaign for the U.S. Senate. Hayden was to convey. I want to utilize SSJ as an able to communicate, to be informed and the community organizations and one of the Chicago 8 and was married to example of how we can communicate to put made aware of what is actually happening in businesses that thrive on the Mid-South (actress) Jane Fonda. It was through working the power in the hands of the community. their communities. People cannot address area? with the two of them that I obtained the base Hooks: What Is your motivation for doing issues if they are not informed about them. Carter: There are still many organizations for grassroots community organizing. this? My personal desire is to get back into that are not aware that the paper exists. Hooks: Did you find the racism In LA. Carter Tliere were times in my life when I community organizing and to have a tool to Those organizations that are aware have different from that In Chicago? felt less important. I did not see any hope for organize with. SSJ sort of fell in my lap and embraced it. Carter: Yes. But as the saying goes some of I followed up on it. I think getting the news the future being raised in Robert Taylor. But my best friends are White'. Prior to entering Hooks: What about the politicians that somewhere inside of me I knew I had a paper going was the best thing I could have represent the Mid-South area? the service I had become active in the, purpose, and that mv purpose was to serve. done to facilitate all of the above. Carter Some have and some have not movement of the 60's and a member of the Hooks: What have been your greatest Black Student Union at DuSable that helped accomplishments thus far? me in understanding who I am. My Carter. Organizing residents around issues association with the Black Panther Party, civil in Robert Taylor Homes, and starting South rights demonstrations, and various protests Street Journal. To be able to come back to made me very conscious of the injustices. my roots and contribute my self-worth, just as However, it was much more prevalent in anyone else in the community is capable of Chicago than in Los Angeles. L.A. was more doing. integrated during the 70's. People were Hooks: Do you see yourself as a role acceded more for who they were than the ,model? complexion of their skin. It was there, but it Carter No. I want to set an example by was more of who you were than your showing that one's actions set the stage for nationality. getting tilings done (as) opposed to setting the Hooks: Why did you leave LA.? stage for a particular role. I want to be one of Carter: Actually I came back to Chicago on those people whose actions contribute to one's vacation and decided not to go back. Chicago role in life. My father and Malcolm X is my home. It became apparent that this was influenced what my role must be, however, I where I wanted to make my living, have my have my own role in life; not copy someone family, and raise my children. else's role. Their examples allowed me to take Hooks: What did you do after returning what I needed and build on that. to Chicago? Hooks: And your message? Carter. I got involved in community Carter To quote the motto of Jean Baptiste organizing in the Roseland Community for the DuSable High School, "Peace if possible, but Greater Roseland Organization. My interests justice at any rate." South Street Journal September 29 - October 12,1994 Page 13
Editorial A Newspaper for the Hood
outh Street Journal has completed its first year of -. We are selfish with SSJ. As the map indicates on page 23, serving the Mid-South Community! It has not been easy, those are our boundaries. News outside of it will be published South Street Journal I but it has been joyful. Meeting and working with the based on its relationship to the community, ie, a resident's many people that make up the Mid-South communities. involvement; the effect it has on the African American It seems we have known each other foryears . We hope community; or an advertiser. 7 has and will continue to bring the community vital SSJ has undergone revisions to adequately reflect changing ation that will provoke thoughtful consideration of the business conditions. Such as opening up an office, three months as well as, offer viable options to consider as part of the ago, on 43rd & King Drive three months ago. D-making process. Our goal is to ensure that our forthcoming issues will dm has been not to present information in the standard contribute to, as well as, report/support the imminent success of ut rather as Bob Lucas states "an active newspaper that the Mid-South community. To help do this we will seek the is a catalyst for sound community involvement." active role of an advisory board to help direct the editorial \ardest thing about reporting and exposing the truth is direction and business operations. (obtaining) the truth. So, the basic thing to do is "tell it We acknowledge the community businesses and organizations been given" and research the that have supported this issue and our overall endeavor. ition. First of all, the way we search Needless to say, your advertising commitments and words of news is based on how it will benefit encouragement are greatly appreciated! South Street Journal encourages all letters, complaints, and 1-being of the community, I take this opportunity to thank the office staff of the South comments. After all, we are the People Paper of Mid-South. mes people (sources) call and give us Street Journal: Deborah D. Russell (my wonderful managing Please send all correspondence to: 1 sometimes we happen to be in the editor), Christine Jordan, Ron Holmes, Theresa Pillow, Beverly South Street Journal ace at the right time. Second, we Reed, Anthony Tillman, Larry Butler, the writers, 4305 S. King Drive mate the information (story idea) photographers, and circulation folks. Without your dedication, Chicago, Illinois 60653 pven to us. Third, a reporter and enthusiasm, and professionalism SSJ would be just another or you may phone us at (312) 924-0461 and fax (312) 924-1470. rapher are assigned to the story, but newspaper among many. You are appreciated more than you this, the managing editor and know. Sincerely, discuss possible angles and how it Ron Carter On a more personal note, I must acknowledge with gratitude s to the Mid-South area. We strive to my wife, Rosie, who must bear the loneliness and pain alone, Publisher/Editor Ron Carter e community's perspective on each while the community waits impatiently for the next issue. We Publlisher/Editor ay story. only hope that we are doing it right.
Letters lpport the Community questions that will need to be answered. Let me project has been subnutted as one of die initiatives give die best in goods and services. African- extend a hearty thank you in advance. for die Empowerment Zone. American religious leaders can play an important or: Yours in the next generation Tlie Complex will provide over two hundred part in bringing about tiiis change. Blacks cannot ehalf of tlie Board of Directors and Jerry Muhammad jobs for youdi (year round), provide construction keep waiting for tilings to change; Blacks must make liip of tlie Mid-South Planning and The African Holocaust Research Societyjobs , link high school students to Historical Black diem change. lent Commission, I must correct a The Association of African Historians Colleges, provide on-site training and experience Web Evans lent in.your September 15th-28th editorial management and entrepreneurship, provide louse vs Your House." President,UAPA, community stabilization, and ultimately reduce Fuller Park resident 'ommission has never sponsored or held an African Holocaust Research crime. a downtown hotel or other central business Mission Statement The newly constructed complex shall include: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR enue. In fact, our most recent fundraiser Tlie African Holocaust Research Society is a movie tiieaters, a bowling alley, Educational-Skill- Letters to the Editor are welcome and at tlie DuSable Museum and our summer consortium of people of African descent who have oriented arcade games, amusement rides, Self- encouraged. Mail diem to SSJ 430S S. M.L. King stival was also held in tlie community at dedicated themselves to the accurate collection, recording studios, youdi managed food carts, Drive, Chicago, Illinois 606S3. Chicago, Illinois Cottage Grove. monitoring, and dissemination of all information concession stands, and a day care center. 60637.They should be typed or print written, le organization spearheading "Restoring pertinent to die destruction of African people, We are presently recruiting community residents accompanied widi a return address and a day time lie" we seek to recreate the self-sufficient planned or otherwise, for the purpose of education, to sit on die Advisory Board of die Family phone number. Letters may be edited for space or irand Boulevard of the past which provided litigation, reparations, repatriations, retribution, Entertainment Complex. If you are interested, clarity, and we assume no responsibility for die ent, housing, culture and social services to and redemption. please contact Christine Dawson-Perkins, 4500 accuracy of facts stated in any letter. Names may be nts. As a matter of policy and practice, we Tlie AHRS is unashamedly an "all Black" South Michigan, Chicago, IL. 60653 or call (312) widiheld. We also seek suggestion for r dollars first and foremost within the Mid- 536-8146. Mnmunity and with African -American organization because only our people can accurately improvement and stories ideas you feel South Street Christine Perkins Journal should address. :s. Sometimes, community-based convey the actual evidence of the African Holocaust Inner City Youdi Foundation ions and individuals need to host events in witii die proper psychological, emotional, and wntown facilities to gain broader citywide spiritual motivation. UAPA's National MI and also to provide an opportunity for This conglomerate of scientists, educators, idents to enjoy the accommodations and linguists, theologians, fine artists, business men, Buy Black Campaign South Street Journal technologists, students, and grass roots citizens, ;re of a first-class downtown hotel. Tlie Dear Editor: September 29, - October 13, 1994 liallenge for our community is to build a work together in die collection of primary research The United American Progress Association set Vol. 2 No. 1 i hotel and hospitality facility that can and analysis, in order to reach a consummatory September 26 as die launching date of our A 1994 Cherrel Communications Publication with tlie downtown hotels and host major syntiiesis for report back to "Our Community" at "National Buy Black Campaign." Webb Evans, Published Bi-Weekly ty events. large, here as well as in die diaspora. Tlie AHRS through its local and satellite groups around die (President) of UAPA speaking at a meeting told Publisher/Editor, Ron Carter Sincerely, globe, investigates every atrocity and local why tiiere is a need for a "Buy Black Campaign." Managing Editor, Deborah D. Russell Pat Dowell-Cerasoli holocaust and makes that information known to Most of die people living in die so-called Black Advertising Representives: Executive Director odier groups tiiroughoutdi e diaspora. community are African-Americans, but most of die Larry Buder, Beverly A. Reed businesses are owned by others. Our dollars when ming Annual African Wherever mere are Blacks die AHRS will be David Perry spent do notiiing or very tittle to improve conditions found, ensuring mat no single act of genocide Youdi Editor, Tawanna Herrel aust Conference in die Black community. Otiier ethnic groups own against African people be it economic, political, Contributors/Writers: John Otrompke, Chandra tliers and Sisters: all of die businesses where tiieyliv e and most of social, medical, religious, emotional, psychological, Hooks, Rosalind Blackburn, Mamie Robinson upcoming Annual Conference on tlie die businesses where African-Americans live. This educational, familial, or military will never go Photographer: Eugene Kimmons loration of the African Holocaust will be condition plays a major role in creating die poverty unnoticed by die world community. Editorial Assistant: Ronald Holmes tober 6-9 at tlie Center for Inner City conditions of African-Americans. Office Assistant: Christine Jordan, Theresa Pillow 700 E. Oakwood. This year we will Due to die poverty conditions of die Black Community Circulation: New Structure Organization international flavor" to our conference community die crime rate is higher and killing is I nationals from tlie continent to speak Residents higher, tiiere is more sickness in die community and (Washington Park) Various Youdis (Robert Taylor) ent issues that effect botii them and us. Blacks are dying faster tiian other etiinic groups. Address all correspondence to: st tiiis year will include not only college Sought For Most Blacks shop witii business people who South Street Journal as usual, but also high school students operate in die community, but live outside of it or 430S Soudi King Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60653, nbar Vocational, King, DuSable, and Advisory else tiiey will go outside of die community to do Telephone: [312] 924-0461 Fax [312] 924-1470 as well. With this new thrust toward tiieir shopping. All unsolicited materials submitted to Soudi Street ools we intend to educate our young Board In both cases it is destroying die Black Journal becomes die property of Cherrel Communications/Soudi Street Journal. We assume L tlie "hands on" processes for effecting Dear Community Residents: community. In addition to die "Buy Black t no responsibility in returning unsolicited materials ity change. By now you have probably Campaign" all African-Americans of voting age are and we reserve die unrestricted right to edit, you have read about our conference, please heard about die proposed (Drug-Free) Youtii asked to vote. The proper use of die dollar and comment, and/or withhold materials from ne at 312-373-3500 or fax 312-373-4718 Managed Family Entertainment Complex targeted votes can do much to improve our condition e a message. I'm sure that you will have for the land located at 3900 Soutii Oakwood. This Tlie UAPA is asking every business person to Pag© 14 September 29 - October 1Z 1994 South Street Journal Perspective the "Chicago sound." Without a doubt, Something happened in the early 70's and festivals and concerts yearly. These moderate historically speaking, the South Side is the bottom fell out of the music business in gains have been made without any on-going Second City Chicago Jazz. Chicago. The work dried up and I left for support from the National Endowment for the For example, when John Coltrane left the New York in the summer of 74. A lot of the Arts(NEA), a government agency that was Miles Davis group to put his own band musicians on the Chicago scene left town set up to bring high quality art to various together, he'd often perform in Chicago at around the same time. Some cats went out to communities nationwide. In this present Blues... McKie's the West funding cycle not one Chicago Jazz artist or Lounge on Coast, while organization received any funding from NEA. 63rd and a lot of the What little monies that are available for the What Cottage Grove cats arts, via NEA regranting programs dont help for extended associated the south siders who live in the wrong zip engagements. with the code and aint eligible. This amounts to Happened to Drummer AACM went nothing more than a cultural embargo against Drahseer to New York. Chicago Jazz. Khalid shared Milton Despite a lack of support and a shortage of Chicago Jazz this story with Suggs and venues here in Chicago, Chicago-based me. "I had Drummer by Malachi Thompson ensembles are still having an impact on the just come out Jerry Griffin There was a time in Chicago on the south side, national and international Jazz scene. Groups of the service were the first when you could hear Count Basie at the Regal like the 8 Bold Souls, the late Hal Russell and and I got the cats in my theater, Ahmad Jamal at the pershing Hotel his NRG Ensemble, the Ethnic Heritage house band gig musical and Nancy Wilson at the Sutherland Lounge, Ensemble, Von Freeman, Earnest Dawkins at McKie's. circle to all in one night. Each venue was only a few and New Horizons, the Art Ensemble of Back in those leave. minutes away by car. Man,.. .those were the Chicago (their office and two members are days the scene Milton got days. There was Jazz all over Chicago and I still located in Chicago) and my own Freebop was on the the gig with had witnessed it with my own eyes and ears. Band are spreading the sounds of Chicago far South Art Blakey Later, I discovered that the Chicago Jazz scene and wide via touring, CD distribution and CD and Jerry got had always been alive, vital and economically Side...Chicago airplay. Even my new 11-piece Africa Brass the gig with important. Back in the 1920's when the New was a Jazz has been invited to play major Jazz festivals in Rahsaan Orleans musicians began to migrate to points Town. Now Texas and Ohio behind the success of it's first Roland Kirk. north, west and east, Chicago was one of the they're trying release Lift Every Voice', which made it to the This was a places musicians settled. The New Orleans to make like Top Ten of the Jazz airplay charts. good sign cats brought their style of music with them it's a Blues I talked to some of the leaders, decision and it and there was an exchange of interaction of town. But I makers, and contributors to the Chicago Jazz encouraged musical styles with the native Chicago remember scene to get a honest assessment of what's Malachi Thompson other cats musicians. The energy and vitality that Trane coming happening and what can be done to make had been existed on the streets of Chicago and Chicago to town playing things better. Mwata Bolden, a recent Jazz only thinking about it, to make that move. welcomed that musical energy. at McKies with McCoy, Elvin and Jimmy. master award recipient and chairman of the Muhal Richard Abrams, Kalaparusha, Lester Chicago was always a city where musician Six nights a week, three sets a night for two AACM, said, "In the 70's, urban renewal weeks. People were lined up to get in. Bowie, Steve McCall, Fred Hopkins, Henry allowed for the deterioration of certain could come and "get their thing together." In Threadgill, Steve Coleman, and John the late fifties George Coleman, Booker Little, Man,... I heard Coltrane develop his concept!" communities between 47th and 63rd streets In the late 60's I shared a coach house with Stubblefield left around the same time for (the core of the Jazz scene), and then it began Harold Mabern and Frank Strozier left New York and new horizons. These same Memphis to live composer Troy Robinson to spread over the entire south side. The and bassitt Milton musicians became public schools and work on the "I never fully understood what Suggs. From Robinson I important contributors to "In the 70's, urban renewal started South Side until happened. Some say it was Disco learned of the the "Loft Jazz" scene in allowed for the deterioration of dropping gigs and and Go-Go girls. Other claimed it Association for the New York during the 70's music recordings took certain communities between 47th Advancement of them to New was integration. When Blacks I never fully programs and Creative Musicians and 63rd streets (the core of the York. understood what a whole could integrate and live and shop (AACM) and the Miles liked happened. Some say it Jazz scene)" generation was downtown or anywhere else, they experimental music they was Disco and Go-Go M'wata Bolden, lost." Chicago and were doing in the would often abandoned their own communities girls. Other claimed it Regarding direction of Coltrane, was integration. When chairman of the AACM possible spend his economically." Eric Dolphy and Ornette Christmas the Black Musicians solutions he . Coleman. The AACMs policy of musical Union Local #208 merged with the White added, "Musicians have to search out new holiday living at the Sutherland Hotel (47th integrity and creativity captured my Local #10 that was the beginning of the end. venues, do self promotion and form Drexel) and playing with his band downstairs imagination and I quickly joined and started When Blacks could integrate and live and collectives. A partnership with the AACM in the lounge. Miles' family and friends would playing with the big band and various small shop downtown or anywhere else, they and the Jazz Institute would be a good idea. come up from his hometown in Alton, Illinois, ensembles. abandoned their own communities The City of Chicago could do more to support to visit and listen to the band. economically. Add a lack of investment and a and recognize it's creative and cultural Chicago Jazz musicians and fans know their The recording scene was happening also and Chicago artists at times, dominated both cutback of city services to the formula and you communities." Jazz history. Ask any musician who was on have a devastated Black community. the scene and they can tell you in intimate the R&B and Jazz charts. Record companies Julie Smith former executive director of details about the night Sonny Stitt and Gene Capital, Chess, Cadet, Delmark and Vee-Jay That was then. Nowadays, Chicago Jazz is the Jazz Institute of Chicago interjected, "the struggling to make a comeback on the South Chicago Jazz scene is fragmented stylistically Amnions "battled" (trading four bar phrases) were located in Chicago. Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Cannonball Side after the cultural and economic and racially. Chicago is left out funding wise chorus after chorus after on "Cherokee" at Adderly, Ahmad Jamal, Gene Ammons, devastation of the mid 70's and 80's. and image wise, the City of Chicago could do Robert's Show Lounge (located on 66th & Johnnie Griffin, Eddie Harris, Clifford Jordan Alexander's Steakhouse, the Apartment more." King Drive). Trading musical stories and John Coltrane, Roscoe Mitchell, Muhal lounge, the DuSable Museum and a few other ideas was part of the Chicago south side Malachi Thompson, a resident of the Richard Abrams, Joseph Jarman, the Art clubs present Jazz on the South Side on a tradition and still is. This exchange of ideas, Kenwood Community, is a board member of Ensemble of Chicago and Anthony Braxton regular basis. Jazz Unites and the Sutherland the Restoration of the Sutherland Hotel experimentation and creativity is at the core of made their early recordings in Chicago. Community Arts Initiative present major Jazz
The Checkerboard Lounge Continues 25 Years of Down Home Blues by Kelley D. Pinkins Special to the SSJ
The Checkerboard Lounge on Chicago's southside is still ther north. Williams says both clubs have been successful and Williams. going strong after 25 years of blues and'mo' blues. Favorites Guy still operates and visits on a regular basis. A shuttle bus Unfortunately, when most blues artists get a taste of the like Junior Wells, Muddy Water, Little Milton, James Cotton, is even provided for the foreign visitors who want to visit both other blues clubs on the northside, some won't come back to Tyrone Davis, Bobby Blue Bland, and even the Rolling Stones clubs the same night. the Checkerboard, says Williams. He believes part of the rea have all played there. Business for the son is the financialstabilit y the Entering the small, yet interesting lounge reminds you of a Checkerboard has not northside clubs have to offer. place in the heart of the south. Pictures of great blues singers been anything unusual. So why has "Southern and bands plaster the walls. It's a dark place with a bright Williams says "we suffer Blues" moved north? Because spirit. Some of the regulars sit at the bar on what looks like during the (Chicago) African-Americans arent the maybe their favorite barstools. Blues Fest at Grant Park, only ones feeling the blues. Diane Williams, has been the day manager of the Checker but when it's all over White and other nationalities are board for six years. She along with the night manager, L.C. we're fine." Rumors have also feeling it. "People from all Therman, keeps all of the operations going daily. Co-owner, been buzzing around the over come to the Checkerboard," blues legend Buddy Guy, got his inspiration to create the neighborhood of the pos says Williams. 'Tve seen them Checkerboard from a woman named Theresa Needham, who sibilities of the Checker all, they love the blues." created one of the first blues clubs in Chicago. board closing but Blues is no longer for people Formerly located on the 4800 block of Indiana, Theresa's Williams says it had been of color but anyone can relate to was where most blues artists got started. Everyone who played thought about, but not the feel of the music. Artists at the Checkerboard started at Needham's club first. actually confirmed. like Magic Slim and the Tear Williams says Needham recently died but her presence is "Whenever we experience Drops, who have played at the still felt. Her pictures still grace the wall. Where? On the financial problems, people Checkerboard, have won Gram- stage where all the bands play. A reminder of where the blues like (blues singer) Little mys in Australia. first got its start. Milton come and play for SSJ Photo by Damien Lee Phyllis Pitts, a former bar Today, Buddy Guy keeps the blues going. First, at the free. He's always good Magic Slim and the Tear Drops performing at the Checker maid, says she couldnt help but Checkerboard Lounge and at his club "Legends" located fur- about that," says Board Lounge on 43rd Street (Muddy Water Drive). Continue on page 23 South Street Journal September 29 - October 12,1994 Page 15 The Fight Against the Washington Park Powerlines is March on Edison not Over As the front page headline on the South Protest to Stop Power Lines 54th to 61st Street Street Journal one year ago address the Commonwealth Edison power towers; on the newspaper anniversary it is time to update the community on the Commonwealth Edison power towers. The powerlines are being hooked-up closer to their downtown destination each and everyday. "The recipients of these monsters dont have to have them in their backyards or their community," said Cecilia Butler, president, Washington Park Community Coalition. She continued: "They don't have to be concerned about childhood leukemia or any other deadly disease. Experts are continuing debates regarding the effects of the electromagnetic fields (EMFs). We don't want our people dying, and in 20 years, the diagnoses will be from EMFs." tZ$fr-
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Replenishing the Community 1608 W. 87th St. Earth By Beauty Turner Barber & The beautiful garden that graces the once * Hair Stylist, & barren hollow vacant land, located at 48th and Nail Technician. Wabash is a symbol of love and peace, it rep We resent the building up the community, created specialize in Texturizing by Rev. E. Hubert Martin of Progressive Fades, Community Church, and Mr. Jamie Carr of Hair weaving, Vigils Against Violence,. Braids, ' The Vigil Against Violence is a group of Spiral Curls j concerned citizens that are against the drugs, gangs, and overall crime that are claiming (312)239-3628 people lives in record numbers. The group go every Saturday in the Grand Call for an appointment Boulevard area planting gardens and play lues. & Wed. 20% off grounds, to create life instead of taking it Hrs. T-F 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 7:30 - 6: p.m. away. They also have vigils where they have candle lights and recognizes the people that SSJ Photo by Eugene Kimmons Jeanette: Proprietor have lost their lives due to crimes. Residents of the area continue they task of beautiing a vacant lot on 48th and As they read off the names of the decreased Wasbash, converting it into flower and vetetabies gardens. in memory of them. The beautiful garden is Rev. Martin lead peace marches to symbol- For information to take part in the program busting over with life, its bearing lovely veg ize that the death rates are continuing to climb call Progressive Community Church Resource etables, where there once was barren land. in record pace. Center at 821-1351.
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El was closed down for a 2-year How long have you been in Our Local Business Person repair I had to find another vendoring? Also, how did you Extra! Extra! location. It was a matter of become interested in the 0/ Read all about it economics and survival. Since business? Overall, about 25 years. V this location, 43rd & King Drive, My (deceased) husband, William, V i -/A^| was available I decided that this was a vendor and when he passed I zD/loe(£/inic MKP£?<- would be a good location in the took the initiative and took over \l/ t pw same neighborhood. the business. Shoe Repair Shoe Sales ^•fclii*'* 0/ What are the advantages of You're almost an institution. \l/ Repair Puruses and Handbags owning a business? There are I 43st St. What changes have you Clean Dye and Shine a lot of advantages. You have to noticed in the neighborhood? V Fast and Courteous Service 'K Newspapers sell yourself to make your As with anything else, people and "/ don't like to give business grow. Basically, you places do change. I'm lucky that I While You Wait too much have to put yourself in it. was able to stay in the same Hours 9 am to 6 pm Mon - Sat information about Disadvantages? Overall neighborhood. The majority of my 523 E. 47th St. 536-8040 myself. Just business expense. People tend customers are the ones that I had i consider me as the to forget that we have to pay at the previous location. But, I have old lady on the rent, utilities, etc. They think noticed that I do have some new njijnj-v/\ru-v/vvv*u\nJ corner." that the only thing that we pay customers. Ozell Henderson, for are the products. What are your company's KfflSnPPOSlUfcHUOL owner, Since moving has business special features and/or benefits 3 448 E.52rd Street 43rd St increased or decreased? to the community? Newspapers, Chicago, Illinois 60615 Decreased. This location that I magazines, candy, pop, and potato Newspapers Phone(3l2)6k67-2400j Why did you am currently in doesn't have the chips. Fax (312)667-904 move from same flow (of people) as the What advice do you give to (underneath) the previous location...but I will entrepreneurs? Sell yourself to El to your survive. I'm confident that I will. your customers...your soul and present location? What are some goals for body. Also, you have to make When the 43rd st. your business? To become enough to cover your expenses exceptionally successful. because if you don't you're in hell.
Trappy ftnnrverary Private Mail Box Rental Harris Bank Plans Branch South Street Journal, ($10 per Month), THay the words in this UPS (Gound& Air Service)Federal Express on 47th and Drexel newspaper (Next Day Service) Airborne Express - (Next by John Otrompke The spokesperson also said Harris is active Oay Service), Copies, Voice Mail, Fax, Posta SSJ Writer on the Empowerment Zone council. continue to speah the Services (Certified & Registered Mail), Chicago-based Harris Bank announced plans Cooperation from banks is especially impor words ol the community Answering Service, Mail & Packing Suppliesj> to open a branch at 47th & Drexel as part of tant for community organizations because such ^J'^j\r^^J\I^J^J^J^Jr(J^J^J^J^J^J:^J:^^ their overall growth project. The bank plans groups frequently receive very little assistance John DeVaugh to open 25 new branches throughout from the government's Community Develop Chicagoland. Harris joins Cole Taylor, 1st. ment Block Grant program, South Street No Closing Costs to Start Chicago, and Household Bank in opening Journal research has shown. Your Home Equity Line at branches in the Mid-South communities in the The announcement to open the branch at past two years. 47th & Drexel coincides with passage of the University National Bank Before they do so, however, they must apply Community Development Financial Institu Your rate can be as low as Prime! to the Federal Reserve for permission. tions (CDFI) Act recently signed by President The Federal Reserve monitors growth in the Clinton. The Act will make things easier for The rate ranges from Prime* to economy and institutes policies to guard community bank which lend moneys for de Prime plus 2% depending on your against inflation and depressionary market velopment in some disinvested neighborhoods outstanding balance. Also, the crashes. With the passage of the Community where other institutions are unable to loan interest is usually 100% tax Reinvestment Act, the Federal Reserve also money. CDFTs loans more money in such deductible. Ask your tax advisor. guards minority neighborhoods and discrimi areas and yet have very low default rates, with nation by banks and to other lenders. The more than 98% of their loans being paid back, Whether you're thinking of legislation prohibited banks from opening new according to a recent study by Chicago's opening a new line of credit, or branch if the Federal Reserve determined that Woodstock Institute. increasing your existing one, now may be the best time. School they were discriminating. Harris Bank's spokesperson said they in A spokesperson for Harris Bank said that expenses, home improvements; its vested with Chicago's First Community De up to you. their CRA rating were "satisfactory" for the velopment Financial Institution and South past 2 years. Harris Bank regularly work with Shore Bank, two years ago. Now for a limited time you can Call Ken Sticken at 684-1200 for a southside community groups such as Harris Bank already has $427 million in out open a Home Equity Line of Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, more information or have an standing loans in the communities where they Credit with absolutely no closing application kit mailed. ACORN, the Chicago Rehab Network, hope to branch, and they have been involved costs! CWED, the Urban League, Illinois Neighbor in the construction or renovation of 500 hous BANK WITH US hood Institute, and many others, she said. ing units there. UNIVERSITY NATIONAL BANK 1354 E. 55th & 55th Street at Lake Park, Chicago, Illinois 60615 Your Community Bank for 75 years (312) 684-1200 New Maxwell Street Market ^ FDI£ f=LT cAJHnfflion CIRRUS mm0W%* ?5fiSk ^^••^•" m •••••^^•" HOIIM DttOlrt INUMAMCE CMTOtAIWM LENDER * "Prime" is the highest Prime Rale as published in the "Money Rates" Section of the Wall Street Journal. For example, based on a Prime rate of 7.75% on 8/22/94 the variable Annual Percentage Rate (APR) would be 7.75% (prime) for lines whose balance is $50,000 and over. For balances over $25,000 the variable APR would be 8.75% (prime plus 1 %), and 9.75% (prime plus 2%) for lines under $25,000. Maximum APR is 18%. Prime is a variable rate that can change your rate monthly - as it changes, the APR on your line will change. A balloon payment may result at maturity. Our Home Equity Line of Credit is limited to your principal residence. This offer is effective as of this publication date and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please consult a tax advisor about the tax deductibility of interest. A $50.00 annual fee will apply after the first year. Property insurance is required.
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Without the history of the old the New Maxwell Street Market is filled with the bargains, and food of the old. Open every Sunday from 7 am to 3 South Street Journal pm on Canal St. between Roosevelt Rd. and 15th pi. For vending information call the Department of Consumer Services at 744-2355. South Street Journal September 29 - October 12,1994 Page 19 Community Services Black Awareness Essay Adult Leaning Skills Program. 57 Chicagoans Honored Contest to promote Free classes begin every eight weeks at the In Chicago Portraits Exhibition AAGHSC; and Consuela York, minister to Cook dialogue, solutions and King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove. Enroll in Fifty-seven Chicagoans from five diverse County prisoners. brotherhood in the GED, English as a Second Language, adult communities are being saluted by the City of Center for Black Music basic education, reading, writing, and math. Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs in Chicago Black community. No fee. Classes are held every Monday and Thursday Portraits, a traveling exhibition that will be on Research Receives $247,000 Theme: "What Do You Think Is the from 4 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday display in 5 community cultural centers and the Grant from Rockefeller Single Major from 4 to 6 p.m. Contact Ms. Adams at 747- downtown Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Foundation Problem Facing The B} Washington. The exhibition will be on display 2300 evening or Ms. Johnson at 747-2279 The Center for Black Music Research of Community In Chic days. throughout the year, beginning Sept. 30 through Oct. 29 at the DuSable Museum of African Columbia College has received a $247,000 Cash prizes. Deadlijne Applications for free job grant fromth e Rockefeller Foundation. Oct. 15. Contact: American History, 740 E. 56th St. Admission to training and job placement the exhibition is free. The grant will enable the CBMR to award Jamal M. Shabazz six fellowships to allow scholars to focus on with GED preparation are still available 779-4569. A project of the department's Chicago the common threads that bind African- thru May 31,1995. Call Chicago's Coalition of Community Cultural Centers, American, Latin American, European, and G.E.D., college, and job Department of Health at 747-3540 for an Chicago Portraits is a collaboration aimed at European-derived intellectual, cultural, and training programs, if you appointment and information. providing citywide recognition of individuals artistic knowledge and activity. are between the ages 16 to 30 and are within these diverse communities. Each of the 5 1995 Black Music Festival Two fellowships will be awarded each currently receiving AFDC you qualify participating community cultural centers selected academic year during 1995-96,1996-97, and to participate in KOCO's freeG.E.D. , Showcase - Label Auditions. 10 individuals or families who have made 1997-98, one for ten months and one for 6 college enrollment, or employment Audition tapes are now being accepted for the significant but under-recognized contributions to months. Fellows will be required to be in training program. Call recruiter Paul upcoming showcase held February 18-19,1995 their communities. in Chicago. The showcase highlights the full-time residence at Columbia College Cleveland at 548-7500 from 8:30 Participants selected for the DuSable exhibit country's best blues, jazz, gospel, rhythm, and during the period of the appointment. a.m. to 5 p.m. are: Phil Cohran, musician/community blues, reggae, and rap musical acts. Contact Fellows in residence for 10 months will Free shots for all ages. involvement; Margaret Nicole Davis, leader on Spectrum Communications at 268-8286 for receive a $35,000 stipend and those for six Watch for the Chicago Care Van on women's issues and services; William A. Davis; information. « months will receive $15,000; all will receive the second Thursday of each month at Arthel F. Davy, blind newspaper operator and African-American Historical Tour of an allowance for moving, travel, and housing. Washington Park Homes, 4120 S. Prairie, president of the Children's Life Enrichment .Chicago. Take a field trip with the Field Apt. #103, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fund; Luster Jackson; Rev. Wilfred Reid, former Museum and discover Chicago's African- Chicago Care Van is sponsored by Blue Cross pastor, St. Stephens A.M.E. Church, former American heritage. DuSable's settlement site, and Blue Shield of Illinois and the Chicago president Operation PUSH, former trustee, the Underground Railroad Network in Department of Health. Remember to bring DuSable Museum, and founder of St. Stephens downtown Chicago, the birthplace of gospel your child's immunization record. Terrace Co.; Thelma K. Wheatom Nathaniel music, Bronzeville, and other interesting Willis, Ph.D., founder of Council of Biomedical Trade Union Apprenticeship places. Also, stop by Gladys' Luncheonette Careers; Muriel Braxton Wilson, co-founder Program Booklet available with restaurant. Call 922-9410 for information. information and listings in the Greater Chicagoland area. The free booklet can be picked up at any of the weekly Sunday meetings of Community of Islam. Call Minister Jamal M. Shabazz _^^ at 779-4569. '^ Social Security Administration SSI Outreach Grant The Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has received a $110,000 grant from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help identify individuals with disabilities who are income-eligible are made aware of their eligibility and are equipped with the appropriate information NO DOPE EXPRESS FOUNDATION and documentation necessary to successfully An Anti-Drug — Anti-Crime — Anti-Gang Organization apply for SSI benefits. For more information regarding programs Specializing In: for persons with disabilities, contact MOPD at 312-746-4SSI of 312-746-5715 (TTY/TT). • Drug Prevention — Treatment — Intervention Community City Services • Education Workshops • Sports Camps • School Seminars Fairs Scheduled Information on the hundreds of city programs We Can Help! How About You? Vye Need Your Support! and services available to increase public safety and for other community improvements will be offered to the public at special resource fairs sponsored by the mayor this fall in each Chicago police dist. Service fairs for residents in the Mid-South area are from 7 to 9 p.m. HELP US MAKE THE DREAM A REALITY! are: Oct. 13 - Grant Memorial Church, 4025 S. No Dope Express Foundation Center Will Be Located: Drexel. Oct. 18 - King Center, 4314 S. Cottage. In the Pullman Wheelworks Community. Oct. 29 - McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing The fairs will give local residents an op We're going to rennovate this structure and make a portunity to speak directly with top-ranking officials fromth e various city departments and — Recreational — Educational — Treatment Facility to request any needed municipal services. For more information call Chicago's In WE NEED YOUR HELP & SUPPORT quiry and Information office at 744-5000. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTABLE Having Problems In Your Building? No heat! No hot water! Rodents! Lead Paint! You need to do something about it. You need to learn your tenant's Bill of Rights. The Kenwood-Oakland Tenants Association, 1238 E. 46th, meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month. Call Paul J. Cleveland at 548-7500. Inner City Youth Foundation host HOT 341-0076 LINE 21 Cable Channel 21 every Tuesday from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Live call in talk show on 1212 S. Michigan Ave. issues facing the inner city community, political, social and economic development. Chicago, IL 60605 Hosted by Maurice Perkins. Call 738-1060. OUR NEW HOME THEY STOOD UP & WERE COUNTED HOW ABOUT YOU? September 29 - October 12.1994 South Street Journal black politician accountable to a development agenda that will create new-institution of economic empowerment, these will provide Someone You1976 , Shoulhe went on to graduate remappedd intoKno the 3rd Ward from thwe 11th employment. Our elected officials must realize from the University of Ward. After 1991, he was a member of the that being elected does not make them kings of Houston. Like most young Neighbors of Fuller Park, which lead me to the their own kingdom, we will continue to be men growing in Chicago, Let's Unite our Community for Keeps (LUCK) under funded and neglected and remain Chappell had to do a lot of Community Organization. Presently, I am stagnant with little hope of building our fighting to protect five young president and new chairman of the Fuller Park community. brothers, and he hustled on Advisory Council, Inc. What do your friend say about you? the streets to make a few In June, 1994 he was also named to the board It all depends on who you talk to. Long-time dollars to help support his of the New Englewood-Village Collaboration friends say that I possess a youthful enthusiasm family. in the Empowerment Zone and Enterprising and a sincere desire to succeed. Some describe Over the past diree years he Community Process. That will bring millions me as a bright, aggressive, eager, take charge has worked to organize a base of dollars in federal grant money, which will individual with excellent ability to interact with of political and economic empower the low-income community in our people of different backgrounds. support that would empower area. Involvement is a trait that comes second Do have you a family? low-income families not only nature to me. I am a divorcee. I have a 7-year-old son named in die Fuller Park but all over How do you view the community? Brandon David Chappell. Alone with my the 3rd ward, where he is I have a strong view of my community mother, who is recovering from a stroke, my Intonio Chappell focusing on becoming a throughout.. .1 will fight for each and every grandparents passed away in die 80s, my family I J product of Princeton Ave. in Fuller candidate for alderman. This is among the person in my community. I see the has four generations in Fuller Park that go back jm\ Park. Antonio Chappell lived in and reasons why he is "Someone You Should gentrificaation of the community, high income to 1939. i. M^ out the of the Fuller Park community Know." moving the low income out instead of working ™ ^™ for the past 29 years. (A community What are your goals? How did you get started? with the community. located between 39th and 55th Street, Dan To continually strive for self-improvement and My initial involvement came as a result just What is the solution to the problem of the Ryan to Steward.) Chappell was born on May fairness and equality for my community. To knowing the issues and being involved in area? 8, 1960 in Augsburg, Germany, to A.M. and become an outstanding grassroot community community activities. Starting in 1989 with a Grassroot leadership must come together in Evia Chappell. He attended Hendricks and St. leader. To empower not only in my home small organization called the SEBIS Group collaborative coalition. Organize around Cecilia Elementary schools. Chappell also base of Fuller Park, but to empower all of die (South East Bridgeport Inner action Society) public policy initiatives that will lead to a attendant Mt. Carmal, Simeon, and Tilden low-income community. this group was dissolved after we where community development process that holds , Tech High Schools where he graduated in
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TWO/PUSH S&H RESALE also been effective in generating awareness The Washington Park Advisory Council and unity, and is one of four components in 448 E. 43rd Street PUSFfs strategic plan to "reclaim our children The Washington Park Community Coalition ^W%548-03M and our community." The Greater Washington Park Development Corporation For more information about PUSFfs Re claim Our Youth mentor training program call (312)373-3366. Salute Interested persons or organization seeking to contribute to the "Bounty Fund For Community Safety" can send their check or money order to: South Street Journal Illinois Service Federal Bank First Year Serving the Washington Park Community and the 4619 S.King Drive. Dinette Set, $50 and up Chicago, Illinois Surrounding area Living Rooms set $125.00 Twin Beds $45.00 PHI Beta Sigma Fra You are Part of our Beds, Full Sizes $75. "Diamond In The Rough" Chairs, end tables, special items, ternity Inc. Chest, sofas, Misc. items. Upsilon Sigma Delivery is available! Chapter On Saturday, Ocdtober 22nd the men of Phi Beta Sigma Praternity, Upsilon CHICAGO BLACK 0NITED COMMUNITIES I cniN's Chapter cordially invites the community 330 E.J7ttSlr«t • Ckici{o. Miath (0653 to their Annual Scholarship Affair; • (312)548-2000 Meeting The Challenge". CBUC The event will take place at Hermann Hall ~ Illinois Institute of Technology, rllil] 3241 South Feeral Street, from 6:30 pm - 12:00 am For ticket information, or further details B CONGRATULATIONS TO call Brother Lloyd Strong at 445-6062 or SCHOOL INC. Brother Melvin E. Warfield at 373-1133. RON CARTER AND THE CALL NOW AND ENROLL U TODAY! SOUTH STREET JOURNAL (312) 536-444U LOCATED IN THE ^J* i5 ^ MIQ-SOUTH J ^Af 0 c ON THE CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY I - JV - 'J 365 E. 51 st YOUR 16T ANNIVED6ADY
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Washington Park's Drama month. The youth will also particiapte in a speed' Dept. Set For New Season tournament in Novembern and celebrate The Washington Park Drama Department, Kwanzaa in December. Come on in. Ge under the direction of Van Jackson, invites signed up and get involved. children and teens to audition and participate For information call the Washington Pari in their youth theater. The first play will be Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Dr. at 684-6530. "The Brave Little Tailor" set for later this Voter Registration in Public Schools SSJ Photo by Eugene Kimmons During this election year, one race to the What the youth say about Haiti finish line will take place long before voters Cockrell CPC Tanso (L) and Ryno. 30 E. 61st Street go to the polls on November 8th. Ryno "I think we should have an obligation to take care of those people. We spent Principal: Freddie McGee That's because schools will square-off in 535-0798 money on other parts of the world . Why not?" Chicago's firsteve r "Register to Vote" contest to determine which school can register the Dulles highest number of new voters per student. 6311 S. Calumet ATTENTION Sponsored by the City-Wide Coalition for Principal: Donna Clayton School Reform, a school reform advocacy 535-0690 group, the contest began September 26, and Einstein will run to October 7. 3830 S. Cottage Grove ! S WGCI-FM will recognize the winning Principal: Phyllis O. Tate Grade school, high school students, and /^ school with a student assembly hosted by some Contact: Mr. Humphries community youths are encouraged to /^ of its popular radio personalities and a 535-1675 "First Choice" ^ submit stories, and information to: X surprise celebrity guest. Promotional gifts will Tajuana Herrell, Youth Editor "V be distributed to each individual student. Farren 5055 S. State St. Activites for Youth South Street Journal X The Chicago Board of Education declared Contact: HattieWatt Youth Editor, 4305 S. King Drive, V September 26, 1994 as "Register the Vote 535-1440 7-17 years Chicago, IL. 60653 X Day" in the Chicago Public Schools kicked-off Open ceremonies were held September 28, the competition by tuning in to for the "First Choice" Program, which is WTTW/Channel 1 l's broadcast of "Eyes On Fuller designed to provide positive alternatives to The Prize - Bridge To Freedom 1965." The 4214 s; St. Lawrence gangs for up to 450 young people from low- episode of the award-winning documentary Principal: Judith Riggins 535-1687 income areas of Chicago. $ N0RMAN1 explored the efforts by civil rights activists in The prrogram, operated by the Illinois Selma, Alabama, to secure voting rights for Graham Training Center National Guard and funded through the City African-Americans. 2347 S. Wabash of Chicago's Community Development Block "By educating students on the importance of Principal: Moses Ross Grant program, kick off at the Jones Armry, 535-9257 the importance of the right to vote, and the 5200 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 35th •miStreet's extraordinary price that people have paid to King High School Young people, ages seven to 17 are eligible ONLY RECORD SHOP secure it, we hope to inspire them to be the for enrollment in the program, which is driving force in getting parents and other 4445 S. Drexel Blvd. All the Latest Hits! Principal: Richard G. Smith designed to provide a long-term positive R&B *JAZZ * ROCK* BLUES members of their communities to come into 535-1180 impact on the health and life skills GOSPEL * RAP *HOUSE the school and register to vote," said Ken development of the participants. McNeil, executive director of City-Wide McCorkle DANCE Those enrolled in the program will Coalition. 4421 S. State St. Every format in stock participate in activties from 3:30 pm to 7 pm With more than 400,000 children enrolled in Principal: Dr. Jerry Johnson 535-1790 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during public schools, this effort can make a each week through June of 1995. The? 1 significant difference in the outcome of the Mollison activities will include tutoring and physical; CDs* LPs "TAPES November elections," he added. 4415 S.King Dr. A training programs, which are also designed to \ "We're extremely pleased that numerous Principal: Andrea Kerr provide mentoring opportunities with positive I 248 East 35th Street organizations have recognized the overall 535-1804 role models. I Hours: impact this campaign can have in changing Mon,-Thurs, 12 -9 pm The program wil also be provided at 1910 elected officials' attitudes toward helping our Overton Fri.- Sat: 12 Noon -10:30 pm schools," McNeil continued. 221 E. 49th Street South Calumnet Ave. on the Near South Side. Sunday: 12 noon - 4:00 pm Principal: Bobbie Hawkins-Jackson For further information contact John Holden Participating organizations in the campaign Contact: Gloria Swanson at 744-2604. include: The Chicago Principals Association, 535-1430 Chicago Teachers Union, WTTW/Channel 11, WGCI-AM and FM, Chicago Urban League, Phillips High School Academy Latino Institute, Centers for New Horizons (of 244 W. Pershing Rd. Mid South area), Parents United for Principal: Juanita T. Tucker 535-1603 Responsible Education, and the Cook County Clerk's office. Price School Gourmet Popcorn, "With the financial and other difficulties 4351 S. Drexel Blvd. \Cartnel Corn, facing public education in the City of Chicago, , Contact: Dr. McClinton r we must make sure that people with an 535-1300 Butter Cheese, interest in the success of our public schools, Chocolates, Fudge make their voices heard by registering and Terrell ptrrm 5410 S. State St. Nuts and voting," said McNeil. "Tins is the first step Principal: Reva Harrison Chicagoans can take toward resolving these Contact: Mollie Richards 3471 S.KING Dm a Varity of Candy problems." 535-1490 m Un MIADOWS IIIOPWW Coirm Persons interested in finding out if tlieir school is participating in the "Register to Tilden High School (312)225-3522 Vote" contest, or would like to volunteer to 4747 S. Union Principal: Hazel Stewart become a deputy registrar, should call the 535-1625 City-Wide Coalition at 322^1884. Participating Schools in the Mid-South area:William s Beethoven 2710 S. Dearborn St. 25 W. 47th Street Principal: Charles Nelson Contact: Janet House/LaDora McKinney 534-9226 535-1480 Wirth Experimental For Young People Burke 4959 S. Blackstone Ave. ^ACADEMY^ 5356 S. King Dr. Principal: James I. Johnson 4 to 17 years old For Vxing People ^ • Principal: Johnnie M. Newton Contact: Mrs. Threatt Every Friday Instructor PfilWfPlackson 535-1325 535-1410 at 6:30 pm 4945 S Dorchester Ave. We teach Ten CH Cftuan and Carter Woodson North 5740 S. Michigan 4414 S. Evans Ave. (Biter on 50tfi 5t.) Nortferw SfiaoliM Kung-fu Principal: Rita Mitchell Principal: Richard Alexander Tuition $25.00 per mowtfi Call (312) 342-3759 Contact: Mr. Elder 535-1290 •" 535-0860 September 29 - October 12. 1994 South Street Journal Continued From page 1 ISouth Street Journal Voter Registration calls, printing costs, and meetings. "We don't know who got the funds. People are receiving money or are being reimbursed To find (for expenses) after voter registration is completed," said James Hill, vice chairman of someone or PMVRE. something. Or a "The point is that the amount of money is insufficient to amount to any real appreciable service to offer. voter registration campaign. What's more
Voter Education and Registration Events: Sept 26 to October 7 - Chicago :;**:;:*$:•• Public School sponsor "Register to Vote" contest Sept 29 - Register at any college or university, countywide. SSj Photo by Eugene Kimmons Attending a planning meeting for increasing registered voters in the Mid-South Oct. 8 - Grocery Day. Register to area are (L-R), James Hill, People's Movement for Voter Registration;, Mamie vote at any Jewel, Dominick's, or Robertson, SSJ; Dino McNeal, Freedom Now Center; Ron Carter, SSJ; and Chris Help/Work Wanted Omni food store. Moore, SSJ and the Chicago Urban League. Legal Services/Notices Oct. 11 - "Active Vote" sponsored by detrimental is that the little money that is October 11 cut-off. Birth Announcement, Cook County Board of Election to available, they (the Democratic Party) are City and county residents can register at waiting until the last minute to hand it out," any public library, ward office or City Hall for Business Opportunities, involve registered voters in the said Hill. city residents. In addition, voter registration Personal Ads, Real election. Despite money problems, group leaders sites are throughout the city. Registration deadline is scheduled a calendar of events, which would For more voter registration information, Estate Services, October 11. consist of voter registration and educational contact the county, your ward office, or the Auto Sales rallies to increase voter potential prior to the City of Chicago. Use South Street Journal
Continued from page 14 when the "Ranger" sings and does his act with Up to 15 words $ 7.50 his guns. 16 to 30 words $13.50 The Checkerboard Lounge There are a lot of stories to be heard and 31 to 50 words $19.50 even more to be told about the Checkerboard get converted. When Pitts started working for played with some of the greats at the Checker Call 924-0461 or bring/mail your ad the Checkerboard she didnt like blues, but the board. His songs can even be heard on the Lounge. Its history is amazing and very im tp: response from so many other races influenced jukebox regularly at the lounge. pressive. They dare anyone to visit for one her. German, Australians, and even Chinese The Checkerboard also offers a variety of night and not get hooked. No matter what South Street Journal travelled afar to get a taste of the entertainment including "The Black Lone color or age you are (although they firmly 4305 S. King Drive Checkerboard first-hand. Ranger" who adorns a black mask hiding his abide by the 21 and older rule) you'll have a Chicago, Illinois 60653 Pitts, admits to how family oriented every face. When asked about the "Ranger's" iden good down home time. And, if you like some South Street Journal makes no assurances as one at the Checkerboard is. "No one gets dis tity, Williams laughs and replies home eating, the Checkerboard is planning to the propriety or quality of any advertiser. criminated against, it's like a family," she says. "everyone knows who he is, but you will never their "Soul Food Jam" on October 2. Food, We reserve the right to Laura Odom, a supporter and wife of the see him without his mask, even when he's fun, and music are on the menu. edit or reject any adr late blues singer B.B. Odom, says her husband outside." He adds that the audience love
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