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Ethnic Notes: A Samuel L. Jackson is Butterfly That Bank Merger Hurts "The Negotiator" Couldn't Blossom the Working Poor y^ From t^ ? The Editor ^\^A Chris Pryer A dog's life ACORBJ is askisig the ligM quaestiosis There was a death in my family, recently. I knew it would eventually hap­ Money has been and will con­ teller? it is good enough to buy luxury pen. Most of us pet owners will usually tinue to be different things to dif­ Or what about the working cars, why, then, are we so often witness the entire life cycle of our ferent people. For instance, the so- poor, living from paycheck to pay­ denied a dream home or business? beloved companions. Consequently the called love of money has been the check? Yes, they have some money These are the kinds of concerns specter of their eventual demise looms theme of popular songs played on coming in; however, current bank that ACORN hopes will be raised over us. The best we can hope for is that they live long, healthy lives and not meet Saturday night, as well as sermons 'policies don't favor the little man when the Federal Reserve Board an abrupt, violent or untimely death. preached on Sunday mornings. or woman much anymore — if. holds its August 13th public hear­ My dog turned 12 years old on April But is it really a love of money ' ever they did. For their faithful ing in Chicago. Minority Opportu­ 4 of this year—84 years old as humans or the nagging problems imposed and modest patronage, they are nity News salutes ACORN's age. And he was showing it. But the by a lack of it that captures our rewarded by having service fees vahant struggle. Because of its dili-' physical downturn became conspicuous attention? There's an undeniable cut into their savings and checking gence, the Federal Reserve Board only after his eleventh birthday, he was less exuberant didn't bark as much (or pain that shouts out loud when balances; to avoid them, accounts agreed, for the first time in its his­ as vociferously), and wasn't as prone to there's a shortage of the green. A must maintain monthly minimum tory, to reopen public debate. chew on stuff. Even during his walks he shortage of money, or worse yet, balances as high as $1,500. For But more than just a pat on the was less excited, more deliberate. the lack of access to money means these families, maintaining that back, ACORN also deserves our Towards the last few months of his life, something dangerous is about to kind ofbalance is not attainable. In collective support. The people of he would stumble when encountering a year's time, monthly service fees curbs or uneven ground. It was sobering happen. Texas should actively and visibly to watch. The proposed merger of two of $10 to $15 can amount to a fam­ join in the efforts to protect all of ily's weekly grocery bill. Rowdy—yes, he was named after firms that control access to capital our financial futures. Millions of the popular "rassUn" phenomenon of a is one such danger. And let us not forget those Texans are also affected by,this dozen years ago. Rowdy Roddy Piper— If Banc One and First Chicago who have a vision and desire to proposed merger. ACORN's files was a rambunctious, irascible, pushy, 100 NBD receive federal approval to develop their own enterprises. are bulging with horror stories of percent-bred American Pit Bull Terrier. merge into one corporation, the How many times have loan offi­ African Americans and Latinos Registered with the American Dog Breeders Association—the preeminent result will be a decision affecting cers told would-be entrepreneurs who have suffered from the biased canine registries, the United Kennel Club 56 million people. Together as one, that their banks do not provide decisions of Banc One officials. and the American Kennel Club, do not the merged institution would form venture capital? Or what about the One field hearing in Chicago is recognize the APBT as an official breed, a $230 billion financial power-' small businessperson that has not enough to hear adequate pub­ mainly due to its reputation as a fighting house to become the number one managed through his/her own lic comment. MON urges all peo­ dog—Rowdy was a member of the Old Family Red-Nose strain, pit bulls charac­ consumer bank in eight states, and ingenuity to get a business going, ple of principle and those of pur­ terized by their red-hued noses, toenails fifth largest in the nation. In Illi­ but can't get a loan to help it grow? pose to challenge the Federal and lips; fawn-colored coats; and gold nois, Indiana and Michigan, such a Has our nation and its financial Reserve Board to convene a hear­ eyes. He was quite a specimen, not over­ merger would mean one financial. institutions abandoned the aver­ ing in the great state of Texas. Dal­ sized, as a lot of of strains are today, but institution would dominate all age citizen for the preferred profits las would gladly host a heeiring for classically short and compact (usually deposits. earned from its corporate cus­ weighing in at about 50 lbs.), with finely- the people of the metroplex — as trimmed ears and a lean, whiplike tail. But hey, this is 1998. Is the lat­ tomers? well as Austin, Houston, San I remember the first time I saw est merger that big of a deal? With If not your local bank, then Antonio and other major metro Rowdy. He was in a make-shift whelping so many banks and other corpora­ who will finance a young fanul/s centers — to air its concerns. We box, where his owner kept the litter of his tions restructuring due to mergers, dream of owning their own home? deserve to be heard by federal offi­ mother, Bridgett, until he could sell it all can one more do any harm? If not the local bank, then what cials before a final decision is off. Rowdy's behavior was such that According to the Association alternative financing is avciilable to reached. what he should be named was instantly obvious. Like Rowdy Roddy Piper, he of Community Organizations for remodel a home, or trade up to a Your letters of support are was bold and pompous, seemingly Reform Now (ACORN), if you are larger one? needed to bring a hearing to Texas. unafraid after barely six weeks of life. poor, your already existing eco­ And why is it that, with all of If MON's readers will stand up for While his shy, frightened sisters whim­ nomic pain will likely increase. these looming uncertainties, fair lending practices, our nation pered and squirmed in the box. Rowdy, Those who survive on fixed minorities still are suffering from and our democracy will be better the sole remaining male (and the runt, to boot), pranced among them. Even later, incomes know the financial pain of redlining? Why are African Amer­ served. And just maybe, the next while on his way,to a totally new envi­ now having to pay for bank teller icans and Latinos still rejected for time we need access to capital, our ronment, he never whimpered or service. A two dollar fee may not first and second mortgages, or needs will be met. showed the effects of being separated sound like much to most folks, but business loans? Even when Call ACORN's toll-free num­ from his mother and sisters. When we got to the poor, it hurts every time that incomes are neutralized, why are ber: 1-877-8 ACORNS. And be surc home, he acted like he owned the place. meager check is cashed. In years people of color shifted from com­ to get your letters in the mail On June 13,1998, Pryer's Red Rowdy and generations past, who would petitive conventional mortgage before August 13th. had to be put to sleep. He will be missed. have ever imagined a bank charg­ rates to the "high-risk" rates of MON • MON ing customers just to see a live mortgage companies? If our cred­ CTrrgrm^ySa^i^rmTV^mscs c(tEr^.!?>o ^-rpm^.fHgS 1

wr^^mmmmf^ LETTERS... Cover Story Heat Wave Apathy.. (J5) Lightehurch 12. Phantom Funds It has been truly amazing to see the lack of response to the heat crisis that Editorials we have experienced in Dallas County It's Time You 02. ACORN these past few weeks. Our agency. The Features Dallas County Community Action Committee, though low on funds 08 Q&A with Thomas Houston because of an ongoing battle with the 16 Dispute Mediation . "The Light" state to release funds for the poor, has Special given out over 12,000 fans and over OF CHRIST! 20 Urban League ' 200 window air conditioning units all With Pastor Ron Shaw across Dallas County, including'the . Columns Sand Branch community. Yet 6,000 of 02 Editor's Comments the fans were donated by Honeywell 320-5744 ! 2834 N. Bucker at Peavy Road 1 05 Community Pulse Corporation, which is based in Massa­ DaUas.TX i 07. Pen on Fire chusetts, and a significant amount of 1

19 Ethnic Notes cash contributions have come from • Each Sunday . Each Tuesday R.L THOflTON FBWY. (1-30) 10:30 a,m.& 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. people outside of Dallas. 1 1 ^TDDOWKTOWNDILLM | | 21...... Book Review Worship Bible Seminar 23 Entertainment God Has blessed the metroplex 25 Proprietary Information with an abundance of resources and it perplexes me to see the apathy . 27. Personal Finances demonstrated on the part of corporate 27 Cyberspace Dallas in coming forward with monies 2a Living and/or supplies to meet this critical 29. Real Estate need. • • • :. 30 Spiritual I am a firm believer that when Reairring God blesses you with resources and 03...„..Letters the ability to help people in times of crisis, you must do so, especially for 04 Viewpoint :Mr.B«fordL.KempJr.> M^gWlWiMf^ If life threatening crises. For example, we 10 In The News received a call last week from a care­ 15 Where to get MOl^ giver of a 100-year-old south Dallas 16,17 SWB Community Calendar lady who is living in a house with no 30 Emporium cooling mechanism at all. The majori- •^1,- : CaroprOnnnrtnnities tv of the f^^nilies on our waitine list for air conditioners live with a tamiiy~ member over the age of 75.1 have been praying to God constantly to show me a way to reach corporate Dallas to beseech them to act on filling the astro­ nomical need for more air condition­ ing units for elderly and poor people in Dallas County. We must defeat this apathetic atti­ Chairman Emeritus tude in order to defeat this heat wave/ Jim Bochum Publisher Thurman R. Jones Anthony Bond Contributing Editor Irving Jason Webster Editorial Department Letters Policy (972) 606-3890 Why wait 7 to 10 years to Sales/Marketing Department MON welcomes the letters of its readers. We (972) 605-7351 reserve the rightt o edit all letters for the sake of Editor Ctiris Pryer clear your credit? AiilgnmenH Editor Cheryl L Williams clarity or space. Contributing Writer jyien Cray Letters should contain full name and Contributing Writer .Whilney LarWns Checl< out the alternative Contributing Writer .Sherelyn Roberte address and daytime phone number so we can Columnlit ,.., ,Thon\as Muhammad reach you for clariHcation or confirmation.' Columnist .Oieryt Smith Shorter letters have a better chance of being A«t. to Publliher. .Yolanaa CottreB Production ..Kevin PinoU published. Photographer., Wallace Faggcfl Please send all correspondence, attention [^[i©D¥ FDLE2S Vol. Community Publicist .Charlone Beny editor, (o: Vol. Community Publicist .Rita While

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^-^•^-^|M* M^ '-Vtf»^ classrooms, to give teachers and stu­ dents a professional, modern educa­ Guest Viewpoint Let's Make It Fay to tional environment.. Gary Mauro George W. Bush is opposed to TeacSi m Texas every one of the incentives I listed Last May, a Texarkana woman expected to teach it. Under my pro­ above, despite the lip service about his came up to me. She said that she had What should Texas do to recruit gram, teachers who earn certification in support for public education. Unlike taught in the public schools for more and retain more and better qualified a second subject will get a $5,000 pay Governor Bush, I have a plan to elimi— than twenty years, had two children teachers? As Governor, I propose to: raise and their tuition costs reimbursed. nate our overcrowded classrooms, tem­ and a bit of a dilemma. porary trailers, and growing number of * Raise teacher pay $5,000 to reach Recruit the *'Best and Brightest" uncertified math and science teachers. I Her daughter, a UT-Austin senior, the national average— Texas teachers College Students— Many of the best intend to pay Texas teachers a salary was about to graduate with a mechani­ rank 37th nationally in pay. Even entry- and brightest college graduates who that respects their place at the center of cal engineering degree. Still better, her level clerical jobs pay more than entry- want to teach are choosing other pro­ our economy. My Texas Families First daughter had just accepted her first job, level teaching jobs. When I'm Governor, fessions because they know teaching in program means that public education which would pay her more in her first certified teachers will receive a $5,000 Texas doesn't pay as well as other will be our number one budget priority. year than her mother had ever earned pay raise to bring our teacher salaries white-collar jobs. When I'm Governor, in any of her twenty years of teaching. in line with the national average (about qualified college graduates will receive No mother in Texas should ever $38,000 per year). a $5,000 sigrung bonus if they sign a have to discourage her son or daughter Her son, on the other hand, was a three-year contract to teach in the pub­ from being a teacher. We need the best junior at East Texas State University, * Encourage and Reward Teachers lic schools. and the brightest teaching our school Apparently, her son had just announced Who Gain Certification in the Subjects children. To settle for anything less is his intention to follow in his mother's they Teach— Too many teachers are Spend $2 billion to construct per- unacceptable. footsteps and become a teacher. Now, called on to teach subjects in which they ' manent classrooms— Texas will borrow MON this mother, who had dedicated her life lack proper state certification. Too many .$2 billion from the capital gains of the to education the next generation of teachers are struggling to leam subject Permanent School Fund to build per­ Car)) Mauro is the Democratic candiiktefor governor of Texas scholars, business leaders and material the night before they are- manent schools and state of the art Texas. public servants, was worried.

Her son is very bright. "But teach­ ing just does not pay enough," she told me. "I am trying to convince him to go into engineering or science, where he can make more money."

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Texas needs well-paid, well-quali­ fied teachers to inspire and educate our children. We need to reverse the short­ age of qualified Texas educators which grows every school year. In Oak Cliff, §MMIII& ts® ^bs tbspb Houston's Fifth Ward, Austin's East Side, and the Valley, public schools are scrambling for high-quality educators to teach a subject in which they are cer­ tified. *1 Bank for SBA Loans These teacher shortages are the in the Dallas Metroplex in 1997 most dramatic in math, science, and technology. According to the State . Board of Teacher Certification, 42 per­ If you're looking for a faster and easier SBA your loan on track, and will work together cent of teachers in the basic subjects loan, go straight to the people who can make to make sure it moves quickly. We're proud (English, math, computer .science, sd- ' it happen. We've built a team of experienced that our way of doing business has made ence, and social studies) in middle and SBA experts who focus exclusively on loans a difference for so many other businesses. high schools are not certified. In com­ like yours. They know what it takes to keep And we can make a difference for you, too. puter sciences, 70 percent of teachers aren't certified to teach the subject, 50 percent of math teachers, and almost 40 Compass Bank percent of science, English and social Wiere there's Compass, there's a way. studies teachers aren't certified. We MfmlxT KUIC have geography teachers . teaching geometry and English teachers teach­ ing biology. V.:,"i--ifi..rf-''r:'iif..''if, i,f,f.; .-'i,y.'-^t i.---.hi'.'., ;*( H>,T) fAS C • "-l-y- v l-f. H i^>iJil' d mtftroirKC'j-Tti^nariTi-Rr/fT-r^B •- fTFgF>ao /;Arm.Ts^rTEP!g Zl m \tmmL Community IS Pulse Thomas Muhammad ouat of otar tasmesi

For many Africans throughout the 'Because we have so many customs are assuring our stability by a common Pennsylvanians, but simply as Americans. world (as quiet as it's kept) the most annoy­ and currency barriers as a result of being defense system, and our economy is being This reference to themselves as Americans ing species on the planet to them is White subject to the different currency systems of oriented beyond foreign control by a com­ was, in those days, a new and strange expe­ folks. They seem to be into everything, and foreign powers, this has served to widen the mon currency, monetary zone and a central rience. many times appear to be everywhere. gap between us in Africa. bank of issue, we can investigate the 'May I dare to assert equally on this Hear me out, nowl Look at Australia 'How, for example, can related com­ resources of our continent. We can begin to occasion. Your Excellencies, that we meet where Whites have stolen that land from the munities and families trade with, and sup­ ascertain whether, in reality, we are the rich­ here, today, not as Ghanaians, Guineans, African natives. How about the Caribbean port, one another successfully if they find est [and] not, as we have been taught to Egyptians, Moroccans, Malians, Liberians, islands, where Africans are not allowed to themselves divided by national boundaries believe, the poorest among the conti­ Congolese or Nigerians, but as Africans. govern themselves in peace? The meddling and currency restrictions? The only alterna­ nents... We can proceed to plan our indus­ Africans united in our resolve to remain in the affairs of Africans who inhabit Euro­ tive open to them in these circumstances is trialization on a continental scale, and to here until we have agreed on the basic prin­ pean havens such as Britain, Switzerland, to use smuggled currency and enrich build up a common market for nearly three ciples of a new compact of unity among Poland, America, etc., are well documented national and international racketeers and hundred million people. ourselves which guarantees for us and our and needs no explanation at all crooks who prey upon our financial and "When the first Congress of the United future a new arrangement of continental One. would economic diffi­ States met many years ago in Philadelphia, government' think that at least we culties, one of the delegates sounded the first chord God bless Dr. Nkrumah and to all would be left alone to "No indepen­ of unity by declaring that they had met in Africans, Forward ever, backwards never! manage the affairs of dent African "A State of Nature." 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•••'^-^^J- ""• EffiViras[gmi(l@li IMiicOfttBiE ] make?" he asked.."For us to not pujxhase Pen On Fire from our own, or own the things we pur­ t ••"'.• .• \ Jackson applauds efforts of chase, well, it makes us feel almost stu­ Cheryl Smith pid. We buy and we can't selL Think about how we invest our money. It is all investment group right to have the holiness, but you have to have economic consciousness. You can When Rev. Jesse Jackson travels to clergy to form investment clubs within form coalitions with African Americans, shop better in your own shoes, or shop other dties, he will now tell the story of their churches. He also spoke of the need for Latinos and barefooted!" an innovative and progressive group of "An investment club is something to Native Americans, as well as other ethnic citizens who resides in Tyler, Texas. And think about," Pastor Long agreed. 'It is groups, to find a common ground. Rev. Jackson told the group that he when he recounts the story of how worth considering.' According to Jackson, between looks forward to returning to Tyler in the African Americans, with the help of con­ Rev. Jackson, who traveled with African Americans and Hispanic Ameri­ future to meet with Black and White scious Anglos, managed to raise the James T. Meeks, pastor of Chicago's cans, the total market is an impressive leaders and encourage them to invest. funds to finance a major development Salem Baptist Church, said church mem-. $600 billion annually. "We have to make Jerry Russell, CEO of Conununity project there, Tyler will no longer be rec- bers must start thinking about invest­ the dream a reality for everyone," said Broadcast Group, Inc., and owner of ogrdzed as just a "little ole country tovm." ment, economics and development. He Rev. Jackson. "We're building a coalition KZEY radio isays this is just the begin­ What began as an appeal on local said Rev. Meeks has been instrumental in of consciousness." ning: "If we can do this in East Texas, radio station KZEY for African Ameri­ helping his 8,000-member congregation Calling on African Americans to don't tell me we can't do it all over the cans to mobilize and begin thinking eco­ think economically and to focus on develop a certain consciousness that country!" " , " ^ - .._. nomically has developed into a project investing in the future. enables their own businesses and com­ MON worth millions, boasting a large contin­ Rev. Jackson also urged the forma- munities to thrive. Rev. Jackson encour­ Chejyl Smith is the host of Reporters Roundlable on gent of investors. _ tion of multi-ethnic aged African Americans to begin manu­ Supersttttion Soul 73. TUne in on Sunday mornings at The Tyler story . " , "'" ""•*---•- ^ partnerships. "Try facturing more of the things they use. S^O. immediately followingMinisterLouisVarrakhan's willbe told," said Rev. ^ playing a piano with "Why keep wearing what you can't address. Jackson, who visited • /^^ ~ :• just the white keys. Tyler recently to cele- ^ •'. -^ ^ White talent does not brate the formulation - '- know what it is miss­ ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH of the East Texas Com­ ing by not partnering munity Investment with Black talent. Group, Inc., (ETCIG) . When you bring them and the beginning of together, there will be ^'^ --•• » construction on the a net increase," \- group's first project, • SouthsideBank •JLi-^Ul <1 , / the development of 65 - president and CEO single-family homes, ^ Bill (B.G.) Hartley Denny D. Davis, Pastor Scott Country Woods V agreed with Jackson. 1701. W. Jefferson St. • Grand Prairie. TX 75051 ^ Estates. He said Southside did (214)264-1483-Office . (214)264-9861 - Fax At several programs held during his not have to be forced to be a good corpo­ two-day stay that included a community rate citizen in the African American com­ Sunday Worships meeting at Smith Temple COGIC, a munities- "Long before the Community Early Mom i ng Worship 8:00 A.M. prayer breakfast at the Heritage Building Reinvestment Act (CRA), we were Sunday School 9:30 A.M. and the groundbreaking on the project involved in the community," said Hart­ Second Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. site, the president and CEO of the Rain- ley, adding that the Scott Country project bow/PUSH (People United to Save is just a continuation of Southside's com­ Baptist Training Union ~ 5:30 P.M. Humanity) Coalition, Inc., praised ETCIG mitment to serve the entire citizenry. Evening Worship 6:30 P.M. and called on more citizens and commu­ Hartley said Southside had been Midweek Family Night (Wednesdays) nity-based groups to form relationships open since October 1960 and that the Prayer, Praise & Proclamation Service. 6:45 P.M. that benefit the entire community. Black community has been "a big part of Come and worship with us soon! "Core people in Tyler are maidng this our business." adding that the project will economic dream a reality," said Rev. Jack­ provide much needed affordable hous­ son during groundbreaking ceremonies. ing. "It is quality at an affordable rale." "There is something sacred about this Hartley said the project places added mission today. We come from the earth pressure on the citizens of Tyien "The and it seems only right that we cultivate pressure is placed on all of us by the the earth." As Rev. Jackson spoke, folks aggressive stance that Jerry Russell and gathered around and filled jars with soil the group has taken. We're committed to from the land. doing all we can to bring this project to Karla Hambrick, of East Texas Med­ fruition." He concluded by citing South- ical Center and a member of ETCIG, said side's $5,000 contribution and commit­ she will keep the dirt as a souvenir. "I'm ment to fund the interim construction on [a vested] member [of ETCIG] and I think the model home. it is wonderful to see how Black people can come together," she said, adding that Referring to the heinous murder of the group is over 400 strong. "We're real­ James Byrd, Jr. in Jasper and his vjsit there ly excited about this project and the pos­ to console family members. Rev. Jackson sibility of others in the future." continued to praise Tyler citizens. "Yes­ Pastor Sam Long, of Long Chapel terday we mobilized around tragedy, but Church of God in Christ, attended the today we are mobilizing around tri­ ^^^ ^ 888-30-FSBOT groundbreaking with his wife, Annie. umph." In the midst of public outcry sur­ Prior to the groundbreaking, Rev, Jackson rounding Byrd's death. Rev. Jackson FIRST STATE BANK 19 Melroplex locations challenged area pastors at a prayer break­ renewed his call for peace and unity, say­ OFTEXAS to serve you fast. Pastor Long attended the breakfast ing African Americans must work with m MEMBER FWC and heard Jackson urging members of the others, and whites must be willing to www.fsbot.com L ?TfnvrtT:K(S]rq-tCT»nTif^/(l!av??, c i?Kgia r? c /-wm-rpi-. Tgfii^ ] 1 ragged; I wasn't making any money. The build and develop some expertise in non- In tlie btasiness of tielping only reason to go into business is to make traditional economic areas. money. If you're not making money, you Now regarding Chambers, I was at need to get out and get a job. So thaf s how the Texas Association of African American business. I wound up at the Chamber, because I Chambers of Commerce and we have 26 wanted to make the Chamber that catalyst Chambers in place and we want to set up Thomas Houston, President of Black Chambers of Commerce, for a lot of other types of businesses and a another seven or eight. There are probably is committed to providing business know how lot of other folks who were in the same only five or six of those 26 Chambers that position that I was in. have full-time staff. Most of the others are By Cheryl L. Williams business-oriented issues. Although con­ worked on a volunteer basis. The address vention and tourism has something to do How did your business experience affect probably changes when the president Thomas L Houston makes it his businesswit h channeling revenues into a specific your management of the Dallas Black changes terms. In my opinion, that's not a to know your business. As president of the constituency, economic development on Chamber of Commerce? way to run [a Chamber]. If you want to be National Association of African Americanal l fronts ought to be the primary focus [of a pillar in the community, (which you Chambers of Commerce (NAAACC) head­a Chamber]. Everything else Is really sec­ • I've been criticized as well as commended should be), you need to have a person who quartered in Dallas, Texas, he face's an enor­ondary. for my mana^ment style. When we start­ is available 24-hours a day to accomplish mous challenge to create a viable netztmrk of ed at the Chamber in 1982, the total budget the objectives, goals, or mission of the Chambers to address the needs of its con­ for the year was $40,000. Today it is around Chamber. My first priority is to strengthen stituents in economic development, entrepre- a million. I've been right on some issues what we have. By that I mean to get more neurship and community involvement. and wrong [on othersl. They weren't all than 20 percent of the Chambers function­ Formerly the Executive Director from hits; some were misses. I just had more hits al and operational in their own facility, whether it's paid for or leased. The second 1982 - 1995 of the Dallas Black Chamber of than misses, particularly when we tried to Commerce, the oldest and the largest Black phase is to make some kind of intercon­ diversify revenue sources. So rather than nection, some kind of linkage between, Chamber in the nation, Houston became being dependent on any one particular involved with small business development as a myself, the state organizations and the arena, now there's a broad base which Chambers themselves. In the last year or • loan officer with the First National Barik in gives a lot more flexibility in terms of what Dallas. After granting many loans for a variety so, we helped organize state organizations you can do and what you can experiment in Florida and in Louisiana. California has of business endeavors, Houston took advantage v«th doing. - of the lucrative business market and started a a state organization. I would like to set up wood products manufacturing company. a state organization in every state that Do you believe people are naive about we're in. Some are more feasible than oth­ As a loan officer he evaluated the potential expectations when going into business? ers. The midwest tends to be our weakest success of business ventures, but was unable to point right now. My focus continues to be predict the depth of knowledge needed in areas People go into business for a number of geographically to expand from Texas to such as marketing, sales and production that different reasons. One, they either like or Florida to Virginia and back to Texas. were vital to his own business success. He What kinds of services should a Cham­ don't like the position they are in and are Thai's the primary geographical area I sought advice from the Dallas Black Chamber,ber of Commerce provide? looking for some kind of vertical mobility. want to concentrate on because obviously but in the early eighties, the fledgling Chamber They see something and they think 'if he the. demographics, the number of Black did not provide //w assistance he needed. EagerThe NAAACC provides organizational can do that, I can do that.' Some just have "folks there and the number of Black busi­ to ensure other businesses received the neces­counseling, interest group counseling and a burning desire to be independent. At the nesses provide a fairly solid base. sary support for development, he joined thedevelopment , business forums, educa­ same time, some are not finandally inde­ Chamber as its treasurer and later transitionedtiona l seminars, national conventions, a pendent enough to take the risk because" to its Executive Director, and the organizationnewsletter , membership directory, a bene­ there are risks in doing it. The only down ^Vhat type of non-traditional opportuni­ began a period of unparalleled growth. fits package, entrepreneurial development side I see is, again, if you're not making ties should African Americans seek? - Houston, who assumed the leadership anof d technological advancement programs. money or if you're just treading water, I the NAAACC in 1996, is preparing for the would say get a job. There are some Ourmembers lend to be retail/service ori­ 10th Annual NAAACC Convention, August How did you become involved with the benevolent folks and there are some non­ ented. We need to understand how a lot of 12-15; at the Hyatt Regency-Dallas. FoundedDallas Black Chamber of Commerce? profits who are not really concerned about that is changing. We have got to expand in Oakland. California in 1983, theNAAACC making money, but as the bottom line, our horizon. We've got to see what is hap­ focuses largely on economic development, In the late sixties, early seventies, I was a you've got to be able to cover your expens­ pening around us and take advantage of finance and membership, public affairs, com­loan officer to a lot of people who were tak­ es. If you're not making money you need some of these high lech things. There a lot munity development and human resourcesanding advantage of the economy, particular­ to do something else because you can't of cottage industry type services that can empowers 83 minority Chambers with overly in Texas. I was lending money to people help anybody until you help yourself first. be provided to computer companies. 20,000 members. The Convention, themedwh o were making money hand over fist Those are the kinds of things that we want "Developing An Economic Foundation for thewit h very little expertise and little or no What does the NAAACC do? to expose our Chambers to. New Millennium," will offer workshops, money. I thought I could do the same Rather than looking at a Houston's exhibits and' networking opportunities thing. Hence, I left the bank and started We're in an organizational mode. I Fried Chicken, we need to be a little more designed especially for African American and my own manufacturing company. Little took over in January 1996. It took nie a creative. But whaf s needed in Dallas may other minority businesses and entrepreneurs. did I know that things were a lot different year to solidify my Chamber member be a lot different than in Houston based on MON talked with Tom Houston about hison the other side of the desk I was sitting at base. We came up with about 83 Chambers what the market will bear. We've got to get commitment to economic development by wayas a banker, particularly when it was time in 17 states. Some have come and some out of the psyche that certain kinds of of business and Chamber development. The fol­to meet the payroll. There were marketing have gone but that Is generally the aver­ things are successful for us, and we must lowing is an excerpt from tliat interview. things, sales things, advertising things, age. We're beginning to look at about keep doing them. If you broaden your production things that I had some feel for, 20,000 or so members. This organization horizon, other things will come. Banks are What is the function of a Chamber of but I did not know enough about each of was founded in 1983 in Oakland, Califor­ lookingforgood lending opportunities for Commerce? them in depth to make it a successful busi­ nia by Oscar Carpenter and it was there new businesses. [African Americans] have ness. So I looked for outside sources to until 1996. Again, his primary focus was always had a prime need for capital for our A Chamber of Commerce really is an help me in the areas that I was deficient convention and tourism and this is an inte­ businesses. But that is not new. The folks advocacy group and it'can have a number and the obvious place to have gone was gral part of Chamber activities but I want­ who are successful started out the same of focuses. [The NAAACCl in particular the Chamber. Well, going to the Chamber ed to switch it. Instead of convention and way. Very few of us started with a good started out with a convention and tourism at that point in time was not very helpful tourism, we wanted to focus on economic cushion. That's really not an excuse if focus in 1983, but now we're more con­ I stayed in the business for about five years development. But before we get to pro­ someone has a good business idea and cerned with economic development and and then I decided that it was running me grammatic issues, I'm hoping that we can they go to a bank and can't get funded.

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Proceeds The August edition of the Love Clin­ Awards have been from this spedal Love Clinic ^\'ill benefit ic will feature Dr. Brenda Wall of the "Call given annually since, T the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Dr. Wall" radio program on KKD A radio, 1944 to the Assoda- The spedal guest for this event will " 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m, August 21 at Warren tion by Dr. Ross Thal­ be Dr. .Rosie Miligan, author of many United Methodist Churdi, 3028 Malcolm heimer. The awards books on relationships. At the Love Clin­ X Blvd., Dallas. The topic is "Get Over It - are presented to ic, she will present her latest book, VV?iy Moving on After Divorce, Death and NAACP branches Black Men Choose White Women. other Disasters." and Stale Confer­ This promises to be one of the most , For more information, contact Dr. Sheron C. Patterson at 972-283-2264. ences considered to provocative Love Climes ever," said Dr. have contributed Southzvesterti Bell/Our Texas Magazine announces most durine any one year to the advance- *-®° Alcorn, Dallas NAACP president (left) and Patrick winners in Young Essayist Contest L^ . c.u A.:,^^-. Obokhae, NAACP board member display Thalheimer ment of the Assoaa- . . .' r / Mellnda Hill (right) of Marshall High School. ^. , T^ Award plaquo. Marshall, TX, won 2nd place and a $1,200 tion s programs. The scholarship with her entry, "My Hometown Dallas Branch community freedom fighters. 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\M^m.i^sn^m!^mii^ Q t^^.^\^ ^ iMii^\rim^ r 1 't is an enigma—wrapped in a Two separate requests for information forced to traverse through the "Sunny ution between single- and multi-family rhyme, sealed by a puzzle.and were sent to McClelland asking for South" on their way to that fenced-off housing — had decreased from 24,000 shrouded in mystery. It is the South enough information to hopefully unravel sanctuary of enjoyment known as Fair units to 21,000. Its decline was like a rose Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund, an the mystery of the handling of funds. Park. South Dallas was an eyesore on the withering in the suit. initiative conceived with the Apparently, the request was passed on to mug of Big D. Something had to be done The Ragsdale committee's plan was • notion of raising the living stan­ a higher-up. Bill Tolbert, the assistant to change this depressing image. And the to push for rezoning where existing resi­ dards—and subsequently the business "director of the City Controller's Office. It sooner the better. dential uses conflicted with commercial conditions—of those residents in and took ten "working days* — the resuitant African American businessmen were and industrial zoning. As it was, the area around the Fair Park area. three pages of information had to be shouting to uplift business, while Fair was zoned for commercial use, even But the events sujTounding the devel­ reviewed by three separate internal city Park officials were shouting to uplift park though thousands of single and multiple family housing were solidly in place. The opment and execution of this dream- entities—before a response to my request conditions. Meanwhile, city officials were committee also pushed for future devel­ tumed-nightmare have never been what was even received. When the information making like Sally Struthers voicing heart­ finally was sent, it was soon discovered felt appeals for a flock of starving kids in opment and rehabilitation of those deteri­ they should have been. For those involved orating existing structures rather than with the trust fund, there was never any that some of the information conflicted some third-world nation, using South with information gained by Minority Dallas residents like grim-faced poster push for new construction. Furthermore, trust and hardly any fun. the Committee wanted to establish small In June 1992, The Dallas Moming News Opportunity News. children. . > For instance, accord­ sub-area merchant's reported that five years after the forma­ associations and an tion of the South Dallas/Fair Park Trust ing to the records provid­ ed by Tolbert, current Dal­ economic development Fund, which was designed to rake in corporations to imple­ $500,000 per year, only $69,989 had been las mayor Ron Kirk served as the trust fund's board •Jbiy.^ ment the plan. The distributed, and $10,000 of that was spent three-step plan stressed on consultation fees. City officials, it was chair from February 28,. 1990 until January 1,1993. housing, land use and reported, were saying that there was over economic develop­ MON has documentation $700,000 in the fund, but it was allowed ment, Ragsdale by no to remain fallow. that indicates Kirk only means this plan to be Getting answers concerning the trust served as chair for one "placed on the shelf." fund is an arduous task. There are those term; Dwaine Caraway who might have talked, but have been took over as chair in 1991. Yet, while the somehow silenced. There are those who Tolbert's records also preservation of low- are talking, but issuing erroneous infor­ report that total funds and moderate-income mation. There are those who are talking, awarded from the trust housing, the creation of but are doing so strictly off the record: since 1991 were $2,513,380; jobs through economic development, and the Then there are those who simply won't however, the fund's 1996- enhancement of the talk at all. 1997 annual report to the mayor and city council quality of life on the It is obvious that with administrative Southside may not costs at or near $108,000 per year—report­ slates that $2,252,165 was awarded since its inception in 1989. In August 1985, Mayor Pro Tem have been shelved, that specter always, edly paid out of the trust fund itself—the loomed in some darkened closet. trust fund is costing more than it's earn­ When asked about these discrepan­ Diane Ragsdale, the city council represen­ ing. • cies, McClelland said she didn't know tative for the Fair Park area, embarked on Economic stagnancy wasn't just a "Show me the money" is the one sim­ enough to comment. a grass-roots mission called, "Why Plan South Dallas problem. The same conun­ ple request I made—and the Open McClelland can take heart in the fact the Land." Ragsdale, along with twenty drum faced any part of Dallas largely pop-. ulated by African Americans and Hispan- Records Act was my enforcer. that she was not the only one left out of volunteers (comprised of residents and the loop concerning the inner-workings of business people of South Dallas), joined ics. Just south of South Dallas/Fair Park, First off, I attempted to obtain.this the "oak" was getting cut out of Oak Cliff. information from trust fund administra­ • the.trust fund. When community activist minds to form the South Dallas/Fair Park Rufus Shaw was appointed to the Park Land Use Committee. Formed under the In 19S4 came the battle of Cliff \^ew tor and city employee Anthony Coleman Crossing, a 62,000-square-foot retail strip — or at the very least, get a comment or •Board by then-mayor Steve Bartlett, he auspices of the cit/s Plarming and Devel­ was handed a ballot and asked to vote on opment Department, the committee shopping center nestled on a hill over­ two. First call: Coleman was in but the line looking Highway 67. Then Mayor Starke was somehow disconnected. Second call, the members of the South Dallas/Fair received approximately $175,000 in feder­ Park Trust Fund board. al block grant funds and matching funds Taylor, whose southern Dallas economic one minute later: Coleman was "away development task force conceived this from his desk and unavailable for com-: "I didn't even know what the South from the dty. With those funds, the com­ Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund was," Shaw mittee hired a team of consultants and development, saw the center as symbolic ment," according to the receptionist. That of all future development in the south. same receptionist was unable to release states. *I had never even heard of it." opened an area office on Martin Luther • Shaw soon learned that what he was King, Jr. Boulevard. The homeowners of the area saw it differ­ the telephone number of the current chair­ ently. They felt as though the thick grove dealing with was possibly a viable tool for The aim of the South Dallas/Fair person of the trust fund board, Alva Baker. of oak trees on the cliff at the intersection A message was left in hopes of a return economic growth. But the time he spent Park Land Use Committee was to prevent of Loop 12 and Highway 67 were the only call from either of the two. trying to put that tool to use was filled a mass gentrification the area, in which the symbol they needed. The homeowners A few minutes later I received a tele­ with bitter conflict, allegations of wrong­ poor are systematically forced out of their lost out. phone call from media relations represen­ doing, and attempts to quash the trust homes by. development geared to woo tative Michelle Raglan, who answered fund altogether. higher-income residents and businesses. Then, four years after the bulldozers any and all questions regarding the trust "It never made sense to me," says The fear of gentrification seemed real. The came and knocked the trees down and walls went up, only three stores had fund. That was on a Friday. The following Shaw. He said the fund had three different area in question is in literal walking dis-' entities to facilitate it, and four different tance of downtown Dallas, and was once leased space there. Cliff View Crossing Monday, when I attempted to reach shopping center is doing pretty well now, Raglan, 1 was informed she no longer was entities to oversee it. According to Shaw, the home to Dallas' wealthiest residents there wasn't any room for foul play in the just a few decades earlier. but back then it was considered a com­ employed by the city. plete bust. Her replacement, Danielle McClel­ "most structure situation I've ever come Now it was the complete antithesis of land, was asked whether Raglan had across. It never made sense to me. I never its former self. In the 13-square-miIe area On May 4,1987, a supposedly "new" resigned or been fired? McClelland's could figure it out." which is South Dallas/Fair Park, the per­ city council, under Mayor Ar\nette Strauss response was, "Something like that..." centage of vacant housing units had near­ and City Manager Richard Knight, was Furthermore, it appeared the only In the mid-l9S0s, the blighted condi­ ly doubled from 1970 to 1980. The number sworn in. The belief was that these new- way McClelland was going to answer any tions in South Dallas were sticking out like of residences there had decreased by more minded, more dedicated members were questions regarding the trust fund would a sore thumb. It was especially noticeable than 12 percent during that span. The be by the dictates of the Open Records Act. to the millions of suburbanites who were number of residences — an equal distrib­ Continued on next page i7ElirgRl>/(«lrryyftnti-tomtivfa o i-fitnn fP^ Q /;^»CT.FO JPTST^ fan',hi n Continued from previous page been of great benefit to the southern sec­ revenue; and, S60J300 annually from a 15- should be used for work needed in Fair tor, and certainly would have made a dif­ cenl-per-licket charge on all events at Park, which was at an estimated cost of more open in debate, balanced in power ference to a lot of people's lives. Especial­ Starplex. $122 million. Council member Glen Box and tolerant of differing points of view. ly after the trust fund had received a nod The task force report also proposed then moved that the coundl itself must The council's only two African American of approval from the dty council. raising money by a somewhat convulut- approve all trust fund board decisions, members; Al Lipscomb and Diane Rags- ed"formula method," using 1988 asabase taking all real power away from the dale, were excited. Lipscomb was claim­ They started out with what seemed year. This would involve revenue from board. Finally, there was great (and heat­ ing to be so excited that "goose bumps" sales and hotel taxes. ed) debate over a proposal from Ragsdale were shooting up his arm and Ragsdale .;-^T .. *- Whatever method used, it was cer­ that all Fair Park events be accessed a sur­ believed that there was "a conscious and \=^- tain that some recondliation between the charge. Opposing parties argued that a honest effort...to listen." t—~~-*. Fair Park and its surrounding neighbor­ move such as that would drive down fair The council went to work and things hood was needed because, as Lipscomb attendance. began to click. The first thing that took once put it, when the bright lights and While the politicians continued to place was the agreement (between seven pageantry of the fair dimmed, "all we've bicker, the neighborhood surrounding council members, led by Al Gonzalez) that ever gotten (in South Dallas) is the manure Fair Park continued to decay like an over- all the council members get private offices. and the rats and roaches when the fair left ripened banana. When the dust settled — This was during some of the toughest town." some will argue that it never has — it was budget times the city had ever faced. Their Mayor Strauss' contention was, "If the people of South Dallas who suffered. next significant move was to streamline the area around (Fair Park) is not a healthy A ten-foot thick brick wall with a one-way the cit/s budget. After that, the council area...then that park is never going to be door had been constructed around the smoothed out construction problems with what we want it to be." trust fund that allowed funds to roll in, Dallas Water Utilities projects, and for­ It was also the task forces' recom­ but very little to roll out. warded plans to build a major shopping mendation that two committees be creat­ mall in downtown Dallas. They even ed: an 11-member South Dallas/Fair Park In 1990, the traffic and noise going to unanimously voted in Ragsdale's South Trust Fund Advisory Board to dedde how and from the Starplex amphitheater had Dallas-Fair Park plan with rousing best to spend the money; and a Fair Park been grinding on the nerves of South Dal­ applause. Gonzalez himself was working Advisory Committee to advise the Park las residents like fingernails scrapping with Ragsdale on establishing a trust fund and Recreation Board on matters concern­ across a chalkboard. At the end of fiscal to augment her plans for Sunny South. ing the park itself. year 1991, the trust fund was expected to This new atmosphere at City Hall The task force's report was a plan that have reached $697,000, but not a single was so astonishing that one council mem­ was commended as "doable" and "logi­ dime had been released to the residents. ber was moved to liken the council's new cal" by its chairman Bill Aston and, if There were some recommendations for spirit of cooperation to a contending base­ upheld, would have been a perfect end­ grants of $50,000 made, but none had been ball team that probably "couldn't win the ing for the ole Sunny South. approved. World Series, but [has] the capability of But unfortunately, the world is far While the city council was arguing making the playoffs." - from perfect and the trust fund has been a over how trust fund board members At the top of the council's agenda was useless tool, remaining ineffedive and of would be chosen and the issuance of a few keeping the Starplex's concert series in no benefit for those living immediately thousand dollars from the fund, they Dallas. The city, along with the Dallas south of downto^vn Dallas. readily approved spending $2.8 million in Symphony Association and Houston- improvements for the Cotton Bowl in based Pace Entertainment Group, had a The mere mention of the word order to lure the 1994 World Cup soccer plan: tear down the comet, a 40-year-old "money" has the power to change the tournament. There was even the possibil­ rollercoastcrat the State Fair, and build a minds of puritans. The ink had not even ity of having to spend additional sums 20,000-seat amphitheater at a cost of Dwaine Caraway (top), Rufus Shaw dried on the coundl affirmation of their totaling $11.4 million for additional Cot­ roughly $12 million. to be good intentions.-A lease and use own task force's recommendations when ton Bowl repairs. City officials rational­ According to the coalition, moving agreement was signed between the dty of one could notice a reversal of South Dal­ ized these expenditures by saying the Starplex from Park Central to inner-city Dallas (by and through its Park and Reae- las' fortunes. Firstly, the coundl reserved games would be an economic boon for the Dallas would be a major asset to Fair Park ation Board) and Pace Entertainment the right to make future changes to the blighted Fair Park neighborhood. and South Dallas. It would create 750 new Group, Inc., on December 9,1987. The plan in addition to a few cursory changes In the fourth quarter of 1991, a new jobs during construction, five to 10 full- agreement was for ten years, with an already enacted. Secondly, the council 15-member dty coundl took office. While time jobs upon completion, 400 to 500 option to extend the initial terms of the changed how the monies exceeding the South Dallas residents still had not part-lime jobs during concerts, and ulti­ agreement for two additional, consecutive proposed $500,000 would be spent: received benefits from the trust fund, city mately pump $30 million into Dallas' periods of ten years each, making the Instead of all money in excess of $500,000 council showed no hesitation in approv­ southern sector. agreement possibly binding until the year being pumped back into Fair Park, 90 per­ ing the spending of $413,550 to expand But before any of that could take 2007. cent would go to the park and 10 percent and refurbish coundl offices. place, the Symphony Association and In April 1989, the dty counril created remain in the trust. Thirdly, they changed In September 1992, however, things Pace Entertainment would have to retract the 22-member Fair Park Task Force to the number of members on the Trust Fund looked as if they might change. "The a pre-existing agreement to build an provide recommendations on how best to Advisory Board and the manner with board has now come together and begun amphitheater in Carrollton, then do some­ serve South Dallas with the use of the trust which they would be selerted. to move the process forward," announced thing to hush the probability of protest fund. The dty coundl accepted a plan in- But the most brutal setback to the Dwaine Caraway, the new chairman of from South Dallas/Fair Park residents. November 1989 to raise at least $500,000 a trust fund's progress came from coundl the trust fund advisory board. At the rec­ The former was just a matter of say­ year to aid residents of South Dallas. This memberjim Buerger, who supported the ommendation of Rufus Shaw, and at the ing "NO DEAL"; however, the latter suggestion came from a report prepared idea of improving the Fair Park area but appointment of Mayor Dartlett (in 1991), would require much more diplomacy. by the task force. In May, the council objected to the idea of putting income Caraway had succeeded Ron Kirk as What they came up with was an agree­ "pledged" $200,000 a year in general from a single fadlity, like Fair Park, into a chairman of the trust fund. It appeared ment in principle — maybe more like a funds toward the trust fund. Now, after spedfic area, like South Dallas. And most Kirk had done very little to release the ruse of sorts, given its outcome. The coun­ four months of study, the task force was all of the other coundl members, except grip on the funds, and Caraway was cil decided to approve, support and fund suggesting that the remaiiid^er of the Ragsdale and Lipscomb, were agreeing determined to change that. (Attempts to the South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund. $500,000 come from other sources. They with him. reach Mayor Kirk to contribute to this suggested $150,000 a year come from prof­ Then, Max Wells announced he was story were unsuccessful.) In a perfect world, the South Dal­ its of flea markets held at Fair Park; uncomfortable with the concept, and John "I was tired of helping the big peo­ las/Fair Park Trust Fund would have $90,000 a year from spedal events or park Evans said all money from Fair Park ple," Caraway says, looking back at his

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L ] tenure as chairman. "I wanted to help the home. 1996-97 award amount: $100,000.' Council member Chris Luna moved to go toward the trust fund, but some­ little people." But that attempt to help •Youth Employment/Minor Home that the trust fund be killed. African where along the way the percentage sign would come at a personal price. Caraway Repair Grants are given with the objec­ American coundl members met that mea­ was dropped and a decimal point insert­ says he was vilified for his efforts. tive of job creation and retention, hous­ sure with brutal opposition and charges ed, making Starplex's contribution only Caraway wanted to ferret out the . ing improvement, community service, of racism. "First of all, let me stress to the ten-cents per admission ticket. Starplex's truth about the trust fund. "The thing I did and GED education. $50,000 was award­ board that I'm trying to do the best that I contribution was eventually increased to was research the history of the trust fund ed in 1996-97. can under adverse circumstances," Car­ 15-cents per ticket. and found out what had taken place, he •Public Information Representative away said in his own defense. "I do In the final analysis, it seems that the says. What he found was mass confusion. funds are meant for marketing the trust believe it's some type of conspiracy to South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund was Some were saying the amount of the fund fund programs. Total award amount for keep the board from moving forward." only a carrot on a stick. Shaw says it was, was approximately $320,000; other esti­ 1996-97: $31,185. There may have been some element "created to aid the businesses in South mates put the amount in excess of $1 mil­ of truth to Caraway's statement, for sure­ Dallas...but never intended to get there. lion. Says Caraway. "We could never real­ When looking at amounts awarded, ly the trust fund was neither moving at That's the tragedy of the South ly determine how much we had, so we consider this: there is a big difference the direction or speed for which it was Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund." settled on $750,000 and used that as a between amounts awarded and actual intended. The residents whose lives and "There's not a mindset in this tovm to starting point.". amounts disbursed. In fiscalyea r 1994-95, homes were suffering through the noise spur real Black economic development," Caraway also discovered that under total funds awarded were $340,855; how­ and congestion of the State Fair-and Shaw adamantly insists. "Ron Kirk was Kirk the trust fund had distributed five ever, total funds disbursed were only . Starplex traffic remain on the short end of right there with money and he didn't do $50,000 grants to five separate organiza­ $223,926. the stick. Still, contributions were being (expletive)! He could have been the tions. Caraway figured the grant amounts All sbc of these trust fund categories made in earnest by some. During the engine for the vehicle to turn things were too high; he reduced grants to blocks have specific guidelines and methods of years 1989 to 1995, Starplex alone con­ around in South Dallas." of $10,000 in order to be able to service application which, by some people's view, tributed $347,374. MON more requests. Caraway didn't liked the are so rigid that Lipscomb once remarked "Starplex has beeri doing a lot," Car­ Some information was gathered from articles published concept of making loans and stayed away that it is like "applying for a loan at Chase away admits. "But it is about dollars and in The Dallas Morning News, November 3, J9S6 to from endorsing them. Manhattan." they should be doing more, and we April 5,1994. _ Currently, there are six separate Even with all the problems the trust African Americans need to know that." avenues from which to receive proceeds fund has faced, there was a slowly grow­ Caraway says that at the start, ten from the trust fund: ing list of South Dallas businesses (and percent of the amphitheater's profits were some homes) that benefited from the trust • Commercial Loans are available to area' fund. So, it seemed as if the fate of the trust businesses at an interest rate of three fund and South Dallas would change with percent for six months, with loans rang­ Caraway in charge. He successfully dis­ ing from $1,000 to $20,000. In 1996-97, tributed 60 $10,000 grants as chairman of $35,000 was awarded. the board...That sparked a flood of 350 •Community-Based Nonprofit Grants applications pouring in. It appeared that are available to area 501(c)(3) nonprofit their house was in order, but when the organizations. They can receive up to board recommended that 49 of those $35,000 per year (not to exceed $75,000 applications be approved for grants worth in a three-year period) and requires a $519,975, the roof caved in on Caraway. 100 percent match (75 percent cash, 25 Caraway had been campaign strate­ percent in-kind). In 1996-97, $175,000 in gist for council member elect Charlotte grants were awarded. Mayes, and those 49 applications all came It f;t>,,i|ii<|('«':>>!eMs!!triiii< i' •!' 't' 'i' 'a' e' 'i || •Neighborhood Challenge Grants are from v/ithin her district. However, accord­ available to area neighborhood associa­ ing to the trust fund guidelines, 90 percent m; tions or groups with active member­ of eligible recipients were in Mayes' dis­ JAMES H. GRAY, M.D.- CAROL L GRAY, M.D. ships. Groups can receive up to $5,000 trict. Nonetheless, other council members OPHTHALMOLCTCY PEDIATRICS with 100 percent cash or in-kind match­ brought forth allegations of political pay­ EXAMINATION, DISEASES AND DISEASES OF CHILDREN ing funds. In 1996-97 $20,750 were offs. To further complicate matters, Car- SURGERY OF THE EYE AND ADOLESCENTS awarded. awa/s detractors were saying that those BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA • WADLEY TOWER 49 applications didn't meet eligibility •Emergency Minor Home Repair 3600 GASTON AVE, STE 760 Grants are available to elderly and low- . guidelines, not to mention that there was income homeowners, up to $5,000 per only $320,00 in the trust fund anyway 826-6110 -"^S^Sx^jQ U^ lfa®l< xsjo) g^@6^ p_allas #nR255 Stop N Go McKjnney ILancastcr PiincanviU^ . *(l)7-l-10 Mobil Oil #12089 5518 Alpha Road; 75240 #07385 Waimart #206 #08258 Stop N Go #08276 Stop N Go 9351 LDJ Frwy & Abrams; 75243 1670 W, University; 75069 2705 N. 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lomss^^^^ raar&qs Hround Toiun cont'd month. To ask a question, call the LegalLine featured guest will be the male chorus Augustll at 214-969-7066. singing ensemble of First Baptist Church August28 Around Town Hamilton Park. For more information, call ***** The Volunteer Center of Dallas is offering a 214-375-4876. The Women's Ministry of St. Johns Mission­ free volunteer orientation from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 Would you like to purchase a home of your ary Baptist Church presents its Annual August 1 The Dallas Diesel Minor League Football a.m.-noon at the Martin Luther King Jr. Cen­ GRIOT Productions will hold open call audi­ p.m. at the Dallas Visual Art Center. "Discov­ own? Learn how at the Texas Federation of Women's Retreat, "Portrait of a Godly team, under the auspices of the International ter, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A valid tions for lead and understudy roles, August er the Possibilities. Volunteer." will feature Home Counselors first-time home buyer AUPUSt 18 Woman. . .Reflecting the Image of the Sav­ Football League, has entered its second sea­ picture I.D. and social security claim number 6-8 for an upcoming theater production to be representatives from approximately 25 dif­ seminar, August 12 at 6:30 p.m or August 15 ior," August 28-29 at the Embassy Suites, 2727 The Dedra Lynn Woods Theater presents son and welcomes the public to come out and are needed to sign up. For more information, held at the Black Academy of Arts and Let­ ferent nonprofit agencies. For more informa­ at 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Registration includes Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. In conjunction Stumblin' Blocks, the production feature debut General auditions for adult roles will be held enjoy the excitement. The season runs July call the Center at 214-670-8422 or the Social ters. For more information, call 214-346-2149. tion, call the Volunteer Center's orientation a confidential review, with a certified coun­ with the retreat, St. Johns' Annual Women's of local playwright Gillian R. McEntyre. The in the Performance Hall at Cedar Valley Col­ 25-October 12. All home games will be played Security Administration at 214-655-3912. hotline at 214-826-6767, ext. 30. selor, of the potential home buyer's credit file. Day will be held August 30 at the church, story of three ambitious Dallas women who lege, 3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster, from 7:00 p.m., Saturdays, at the Cedar Crest Sal­ To register or for more information, call Ed 2600 S. Marsalis, Dallas. For more informa­ must overcome stumbling blocks placed in * * * » » ***** 6:30-8:30 p.m., August 18-19, for the produc­ vation Army field in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Adult August 7 Harris at 214-421-8342. tion, call 214-375-4876. their paths, runs through August 16 at the admission is $6.00. For more information, call New Image Business Associates, Inc. invites The Southern Dallas Development Corpora­ tion of The Wizard of Oz. For more informa­ Dedra Lynn Woods Theater, 2801 Peabody Andrea Conley at 817-561-5061. you to its Small Business Luncheon held tion (SDDC), 1402 Corinth Street, Suite 1150, ***** tion, call Kina Brown at 972-860-8147. St., Dallas. For ticket information and show every Wednesday from noon-l:00 p.m. at the Dallas City Council member Charlotte Dallas will hold a free loan application work­ Auditions for children's roles as Munchkins times, call 214-371-4644 or 214-946-8054. Bill J. Priest Institute of Economic Develop­ Mayes, Communities All Together and Dallas shop, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. For more informa­ will be held from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., August * , /»^ August 29 Public Schools will hold the second annual 12-13, in the Performance Hall at Cedar Val- AUgUSt L\) * • * » » August 4 ment, 1402 Corinth, Room 202 A&B, Dallas. tion, call 214-428-7332. Call the Small Busi­ Lunch is $5.00. For more information, call "Back to School" Fair from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ness Development Center at 214-860-5859 for ley College, 3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster, Auditions for the play, The Haunting of Hill The Mothers Against Teen Violence (MATV) in the Automobile Building at Fair Park, 1010 214-350-9590. a complete schedule of small business work­ for the production of The Wizard of Oz. For The Dallas Minority Business Development House, will be held 10:00 a.m.-l.OO p.m., support group meets the first Saturday of First Avenue at Robert B. Cullum Blvd, Dal­ Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is holding shops and free business counseling. more information, call Kina Brown at 972- Breakfast is held every third Thursday from August 29 and 3:00 p.m-6:00 p.m., August 30 each month at 2:00 p.m. For more informa­ its 1998 Vendor Conference, August 4 at * * » » * las. The fair, which is sponsored by Alliance 860-8147. ***** 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel, at The Corner Theater, Pleasant Run at tion, call 214-565-0422. Union Station, 400 S. Houston Street, Dallas The Dallas Chapter of the National Confer­ Data Systems, will feature on-site enrollment Hampton in DeSoto. Roles are available for for various programs, free school supplies for 1893 W Mockingbird, Dallas. For more infor­ and August 5 at DART Headquarters, 1401 ence of Black Lawyers meets the first The 88th National Conference of the Christ * . - ^ mation, call 214-767-8005. adult males and females, and actors will be Pacific, Dallas. Attend day one, day two or Wednesday of each month at the Martin qualifying families, entertainment, food and Holy Sanctified Churches, "Empowered J\UgUStlj paid a stipend. Tech help is also needed. Call Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main Street, Fort Worth both. Space is limited, so register early. Call school-related gift bags. For more informa­ Today for Tomorrow's Harvest," will convene Luther King, Jr. Center, 2922 Martin Luther LaFuente is sponsoring "Celebrating Our metro 972-680-4466 for more information. presents God's Trombone, which runs through 214-749-2892 for more information. tion, call 214-670-4689. August 11-15 at Chosen Vessel Church, 4650 King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas. For more information, Life" Latin Music Talent Contest at the State August 30. The production is adapted from Campus Drive, Fort Worth. Discounted pre- Augustll call 214-426-2755. Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas. Entries must poetry by James Weldon Johnson and * * » * » * * * * * registration is available until August 6 for be received by August 13. Entry forms are September 1 inspired by black preachers of the last centu­ The monthly meeting of the Dallas-Fort A Marriage Encounter Weekend, sponsored $50. After August 6, registration is $60. For The Love Clinic® On Tour 1998 presents "Get available in the LaFuente magazine. For more ry. Performance times are 8:15 p.m., Friday Worth Association of Black Communicators by Dallas/Fort Worth Lutheran Marriage more information, call 817-604-7950. Over It! Letting Go of Lost Love," 7:00 p.m., August 6 information, call 214-977-7886. and Saturday evenings and 3:15 p.m., Satur­ will be held 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Star- Encounter couples, will be held August 7-9. August 21, 1998 (location to be announced) The monthly meeting of the Dallas-Fort day and Sunday afternoons. Tickets are $10- Telegram. For more information, visit the During the weekend, three lay couples and a ***** featuring Dallas psychologist Dr Brenda Wall Worth Association of Black Communicators $16. For tickets and more information, call DFW/ABC website at www.dfwabc.org. El Centro College, Main at Lamar Streets in clergy couple will address the day-to-day Soul-Conscious Productions, the company of the "Call Dr. Wall" radio program on will be held 6:30 p.m. at the African American 817-338-4411 or e-mail [email protected]. Dallas, is hosting its Third Bi-Annual Job Fair needs common to all marriages. For more that brought you, She's Not Our Sister, will August 14 Museum, Fair Park, Dallas. For more infor­ * * » * * KKDA radio. Admission is free and child care » » » » » from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Connection information, contact John & Nancy Jackson hold open call auditions for lead and under­ is provided. For more information, call 972- mation, visit the DFW/ABC website at The Leigh Ann Crime Watch, Southwest Gallery on the second floor and in the C at 817-481-1342 or Herb & Betty Doller at 972- study roles, August 11-12 for an upcoming Fina will provide an entree for Dallas CEOs, 283-2265 or visit The Love Clinic® website at www.dfwabc.org. Volunteers are needed August 6 and 7 to Police Department and the Wheatland Com­ Building entrance lobby. The fair is free and 780-0920. theater production. Auditions will be held at executives and community leaders to meet www.theloveclinic.com. assist with a back-to-school fair sponsored munity Learning Center are jointly sponsor­ open to the public. For more information, call the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2922 Mar­ Dr. Sybil Mobley, Dean of Florida A&M Uni­ by the City of Dallas. Call the Volunteer Cen­ ing the 15th Annual "National Night Out," for 214-860-2066. tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For more informa­ versity's School of Business and Industry, September 2 ter at 214-826-6767 for more information. the prevention of crime, drugs and violence. » » • » • August 8 tion, call 214-337-3692. 11:30 a.m.-l:00 p.m. at the Dallas Petroleum AUgUSt 22 A Block Party will be held from 7:00 p.m.- Club, 2200 Ross Ave., 39th Floor Chase Tower. Soul Rep Theatre Company announces its Obtain an edge in doing business at DFW 10:00 p.m. at Daniel Dale Park, 300 W Wheat­ For more information, contact Carla Holmes Airport at the 1998 Airport Business Com­ third season beginning with its third annual LaFuente's Job Fair Expo '98 will be held from The Love Clinic®, in conjunction with Jokae's August 2 land Road, Dallas. There will be food, drinks, August 12 Meadows at 214-706-2055. munity Trade Fair, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., at the New Play Festival, August 6-8 and August 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Grand Place in Fair Books, is presenting a "Benefit" Love Clinic, fun and celebrity guests. KKDA AM and DFW Hyatt Regency Hotel-East Tower. The 13-15 at the Dallas Theater Center, 3636 Tur­ Park, Dallas. The Job Fair will provide on-site 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., at the Black Academy of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1816 K104 FM radio stations will broadcast live event will feature workshops explaining the tle Creek Blvd, Dallas. The six featured new interviews and career workshops. Bilingual The National Association of African Ameri­ Arts and Letters, Clarence Muse Theater, Routh Street, Dallas, celebrates its 125th "Dia­ from the event. For more information, call August 15 procedures to apply for contracts with the plays are The Wounded by Willie Holmes, skills are a plus, for information on employ­ can Chambers of Commerce (NAAACC) is located at 650 S. Griffin Street, Dallas. Pro­ mond Jubilee" Church Anniversary during 972-224-0192. DFW Airport Board and major tenants such RACE by Jamie Pachino, The Drums of My So ment opportunities or booth information, call holding its 10th Annual Convention, August ceeds from this special Love Clinic will bene­ August beginning with a Membership as American Airlines, DFW Hyatt Regency, » » » » » Black Me by Chris Herod, Sand Dancing and 214-977-7886. 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency-Dallas. The event The Museum of Natural History in Fair Park, fit the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Recognition Day, August 2. Other activities Avis and AT&T. Admission is free. For more Things in the Mail by Laura Henry, Four Holy is planned for individuals, small businesses, Dallas, presents a Family Festival Day, "It's a Special guest, Dr. Rosie Miligan, will present include Children & Youth Day, August 9; The Shady Hills Neighborhood Association information, call 972-574-6702. of Pleasant Grove invites you to its "National Ghosts in America by Reginald Hanna and » » » » » major corporations or friends and family of Blue Planet," from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Visi­ her latest book, Why Black Men Choose White Anniversary Day, August 16; a Community Our Lady of the Lake University, Dallas Crime Night Out," 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Shorts in Black by Tonya Davis and Anyika the African American business community. tors can try out the virtual reality fishing Women. For more information, contact Dr. Gospel Block Party, August 22; Memorial Weekend College is hosting summer Infor­ To register or for more information, call 214- lot located at 100 Deep wood and 7000 Carter McMillan. For more information, call Anyi­ machine and kids ages 7-12 can compete in Sheron C. Patterson at 972-283-2264. ATTENTION: Sunday, August 23; an Anniversary Banquet, mation Sessions August 8 and 22 at 871-3060. the BASSMASTER@Castingkids@kids con­ Roads. There will be food, drinks and lots of ka McMillan at 214-670-1207 or 214-565-0186. August 28 and Heritage Sunday, August 30. Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch. test. For more information, call 214-421- ***** If you're interested in placing your For more information, call 214-922-0000. fun for everyone. For more information, call ***** event in our events calendar, * * * * » Adults interested in earning a Bachelors or DINO. The Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alum­ B. Spencer at 214-658-3108. 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development, services •\ Urban League Mcks off for senior. citizens, health and employ­ fMHidraisimg season ment. .• ••^••--^ ..•.•••.-'••• •••' '^<-^y^^-'v^. • ^.' "We have seen By Shereljnti Roberts Caribbean Island destination; one night many needed pro­ romantic stay in a luxurious room at the grams lose funding, Two new awards will be presented world-renowned the Mansion on Turtle however, the Dallas at the Dallas Urban League's premiere Creek; Waterford Crystal; and art work Urban League draws sodal event of the season. Allstate Insur- by various local and nationally known its strength from the ance Company, which has demonstrated artists. people of Dallas,' said a commitment to investing in African Tom Braxton will captivate the Dr. Brooks. "We will American communities and has shown audience through his exceptional skill continue our efforts to if 'A long-term public support for the Urban and versatility on the soprano, alto and, build a future where League and its ^ "_ - tenor saxo- economic progress for mission, will be "VM^tin ^M'^^^'^''^'^^•'•' Phones -durinyoungg people and honored with '""^i^^U-ffi-^^' " : '^^ reception. young families is The Buddy Min- .,:•_._, /;:)^r ^ -i i^^S ••; silent auctioauthenticn ; education yard Corporate 7':.l^MM'}C' . ^f/''£-l'-\ •' and dinner. The and training are chosen Partnership ' ^- ''''-^•''^71^. - 'z^;!:^ • ^i^-^c:--/; . saxophonist as paths to self-reliance; Award. Noted .-:^r:z^,.^^ C:....—>.-^C^w extraordinaire cultural and ethnic educatorKathlyn ' ._,...., .._,^...^.;;>>-: has distin- diversity are affirmed; Gilliam will be _...... — --..-—^-^.^ guished himself home-ownership is vrithin reach for those SaxaphonlstTom Braxton presented • the ;-;^'^^''^'^r^:^^ Jg..>^ as one of Texas's Yvonne Ewell Artist rendering of tho new Dallas Urban ^^"^st u^ll'^^^T"^ ^^!ri T u MBNA Hallmark Information Services, Excellence in League headquarters. jazz/fusion health education and health awareness Wells Fargo, EDS, Brinker International, is reducme nslg and semor atizens are - ^,, "^ ,-, i- -^ t j Education Award artists. He has . t , . ° , .. . ,, Southland Corporation, Celanese and for her commitment to the highest edu- shared the stage with many well-known included and making meanmgful con- M f„i cational standards for youth in general artists, including Luther Vandross, tributions." _ Tickets to Gala'98 are $75. For more and African American youth in particu- Phillip Bailey, Kirk VVhalum and Majorsponsorsoftheeyentinclude information, please call (214) 528-8038. lar. She has publicly advocated for qual- Bernard Wright. He has opened concerts Exxon, Channel 8, The DaUas Mommg ^ V ' News, J.C. Penney Co. Inc., NationsBank ity education and equal opportunities forjazzgreatsJoeSample,StarileyOark, MON foryouth to obtain post-secondary edu- Dave Brubeck, The Yellow Jackets, The and Denn/s. Other supporters include cation. Dallas County Commissioner Crusaders and Ramsey Lewis. Beyond John Wiley Price was selected for the his numerous performances, Braxton annual President's Award for his total has released two CDs entitled yoxttMme commitment to community advocacy. and Kntallassok. The League's Gala'98 will be held The attendees will cap off the 1/mm. m on Saturday, August 15, 1998, at the , evening swinging to the rhythms of the International Apparel Mart, 2300 N. dance band VINJAC. The local group ^\

\ :•. - Stemmons Freeway in Dallas beginning includes guitarist Todd Parsnow, who /•••• -• jr • ir-- '^*^- -• - • •• / ^ at 6 p.m. Saxophonist Tom Braxton and has loured and performed with Lucky ',, •proudly presents^-- .. ••../'~-^-v.-/—-,-•• ./ • the dance band VINJAC will provide the Peterson, Yarbrough and Peoples, Keith entertainment. All proceeds from this Anderson and Rodney Bowens. Eddie event will benefit efforts to bring the "McMarvelous* McWoods, a self-taught League's offices closer to the people it drummer, has worked with artists serves and its programs and services. Bernard^ Wright, Tom Brown, Joe "It is because of the strong commit- McBride, Johnny Taylor and Willie ment of our supporters for this event Hutch. Kene Hardin has played percus- that we can continue our efforts to com- sions and sang background vocals for plete our first permanent headquar- James Moore, Ranee Allen and Willie ters/training center in the heart of Oak Hutch. His first love is playing the Cliff. The new facility with its technolo- drums, but when musicians hear him peQi gy center, multimedia training room, sing, playing the drums is out of the community meeting room and library question. Paul Hardin started playing will expand our capacity to meet the the guitar at age five. He has played, growingneedsof our community," said recorded and toured with' national Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President recording artists. The Trutheltes and Chief Executive Officer. "We have Pianist Pam Williams has played with touched the lives of thousands and- artists Vanessa Bell Armstrong, the late through them we have created a positive Rev. James Cleveland, John P. Kee and vision of a future worth working many others. VINJAC not only plays in .__J • \ toward." clubs here in Dallas, but throughout the \ """"" (J ^ More than 800 guests are expected to United States and Europe. • attend and bid on such items as a Lexus The Dallas Urban League, founded RX300 Sports UtiHty Vehicle for one in 1967, provides African Americans and weekend; an unrestricted pair of airline other members of the community with tickets to your favorite domestic and education and youth services, housing f^-nrr?

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This calculation deter­ same each year and generally will be larg­ earlier that has been set aside for retire­ • about retirement, Joe, a 50 year-old hus­ mines the dollar amount that the partici­ er than the life expectancy method in early ment However, speak with a tax advisor. band and father of two children, had been pant must receive in the current year to years, and often larger than amortization. and a financial advisor before making putting money away for years into an fulfill the substantially equal periodic pay­ Joe's armuity factor as a 50-year-old arrangements with the custodian of your IRA. When Joe changed jobs suddenly, he ment exception rule. with an 8 percent interest rate is 11,109. If IRA, Your financial advisor can give you a needed to supplement his income in order Joe's $100,000 is divided by 11.109, the better perspective on your financialsitua ­ to meet his household's financial needs. For each subsequent year, the partic­ annual payment is $9,002. 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Substantially equal Exactly $3,021 must be removed from the tips on the Web periodic payments are calculated over the IRA in the first year. In future years, Joe participant's life expectancy or joint life will subtract one year from his life By Carla Roberson what is "Nia," you ask? It is the fifth prin­ expectancy of the participant and his or expectancy each subsequent year (32.1, ciple of seven principles of living (the her designated beneficiary. The with­ 31.1, etc.) or, if the election to recalculate Ever heard these words coming out Nguzo Saba) recognized during the cele­ drawals must be taken at least annually was made, use the IRS tables each year to of your mouth? "Boy, didn't I tell you not bration of the African American cultural and must continue for the greater of five find a new life expectancy. Once Joe to...!" "Girl, if you do that one more time, holiday, Kwanzaa. It means purpose. You years or until the participant reaches age chooses one method over the other, he I'm going to...!* Or "Lord, have mercy, can find out more about this Afrocentric 59-1/2. Keep in mind that withdrawals must stick to it each year. As the divisor what am I going to do with you!" If so, site @ www.robynma.simpIenet.com/ are subject to ordinary income tax. (life expectancy) grows smaller each year, then you must be a parent, or are respon­ nianet. For some excellent tips on parent­ If the rules are not followed for the Joe's payments will grow larger. sible for somebody's child. Sometimes ing children ages 2 to 22, you must visit full period, all prior withdrawals are when I recall my childhood, it plays back "Nia." Also, NiaNet can provide yoiJ retroactively subject to the early with-~ Amortization like a Bill Cosby comedy routine. In one vAth information on the National Black drawal penalty tax and interest However, of his routines, Mr. Cosby recounts how Parents Code — guidelines for correct if a participant dies or becomes disabled Using this method, the account bal­ he thought that his parents used to forget black parents. (Another potentially satis­ while taking substantially equal periodic ance at the beginning of the first year is the names of the children in the family fying Web site that is a direct link to the payments, his or her beneficiaries are not amortized over the participant's life because he would hear his parents say National Black Parents Code is at required to continue the payments. And expectancy or joint life expectancy, again things like, "Will 'Somebod/ please take www.melanet-com/watoto/code,html.) if a participant ov^s more than one IRA, using the IRS life expectancy tables. For out this trash?" or "Jesus Christ, what You didn't know we had one? 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