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I Celebrating Ourselves 1 Townview Troubles 1 ; It's Kwanzaa time again, Huge budget cuts, bond l^ and Dallas is preparing elections, increased I •x'vl for some big celebrations, taxes, and still more MON gives you the what, delays—what's going on 1 when, where an<1 the why. at the Supermagnet: •§_?T ••-•^ '•'•'^ From the Publisher In -fcJie ^e^s Thurman Jones Rev. Zan Holmes and youngsters have contacted the city donation wU stiU be gladly accepted council and coundlwon^an Charlotte and greatly appreciated. Contact LaDoc UMMjom protest against Mayesattempting to findoutif the liquor Frank at KGGR. Call (214) 372-9000 for Best of Times DPD storesareviolatingcodesandwhatcodes more information. Rev. Zan Holmes and a strong govern the stores' existence. MON teams up with contingent from St* Luke "Community" In this way, the group hopes to close Eviction Seminar United Methodist Church joined the those stores that might be operating Tenants, landlords and property Madison H.S, to produce protests at DTUs Southeast substation improperly. managers please join Judge "riiomas G. recently,swellingtheranksofprotestors Jones and the staff of Precinct 7-1, for school newspaper who have Clara's Kitchen tinder new their third Forcible Entry and Detainer been seminar. SINCE WE AT MON CONSIDER OURSELVES faithfully management servants of the community if s always a Clara's Kitchen is on the rise again under The seminar will address a variety picketing of issues that come before the Court, sincere pleasure to get involved with since just thei\cwoperationaImanagemcntof Billy projects that help unify diverse elements. Gardner. Mr. Gardner brings to Clara's such ass, the appeal process, paupers after Labor affidavitlatechargesandvarioustenant But perhaps the greatest pleasure is Day. two dccadesof experience and knowlege in therestaurantand hotel industry. Mr. and landlord rights. working with the community's youth. The Gardner pledges to revive Clara's Date: December 4,1992 That is why it is gratifying to protests, led origirul recipes and to take pair\staking Time: 10:00 a.m. annonncethat Minority Opportunity News by County and Bank One have teamed up to sponsor measures to ensure the best quality food Where; 408 S. Beckley Dallas County Commissioner ^—.^ , • possible. "We're using all fresh Sub-Courthouse-Courtroom Madison High School's newspaper The John VVilev ^^^w- Holmes on the picket Trojan Times. Starting in February and vegetables—no morefrozenfoods," says Price, bring Gardner. "Everything is nude from continuing monthly through the attention—and community concern—to First Interstate loan remainder of the school year, MON will saatch." discrimination within the police program be working closely with Madison High department thatranges from hiring and Mr, Gardner is intent on bringing "DREAMS ARE OVli BUSINESS," School to develop a strong newspaper for promotion to radal arumosity. Clara's back to its reknown for great was the theme for the community the students there. • With the added;support of Rev. homccooking. Bu t to him if s no t all pots All of Madison's 650 students are Holmesand St-Luke'sUnited Methodist and pans. "I left the corporate world reception a I First Intersta te Bank located encouraged to contribute to both the Mcn,thcprolcstsarelikelytakeonadded because I felt the need to give back to the r - -- ~ •"" "•- at 5801 Marvin content and direction of the new dimension. "\ expect this to be just the community." D. Love Frwy., publication. The tabloid sized beginning," said Rev, Holmes, adding And Gardner certainly has the on November newspaper—focused on community that he encourages members of his credentials to live up to his promises. 17,1992. At the pride—willbewritten,photographedand church to join in. "I've always been His culinary expertise and efficiency have reception Mr. laid outby the students andshould prove supportive of whaf s happening here." been honed to exacting standardsatsuch Rick Pettineo, tobe a growing experience forall involved. establishmcntsastheMarriotsatD/FW, Manager of First MON will provide some of the nuts and onlhcHouslonRivenvalkandtnecnains Intersta to, bolts of the paper and be on hand to lend Fearl Guards Picket South hotels in Chicago and New York. presented tne any technical assistance needed, but it Dallas liquor stores "First will unequivocally be a product of the The Pearl Guards of Pearl C. Advantage students. A product that will impart as DCOC looking for - Anderson Middle School have begun Program," a home loan program much a sense of accomplishment as protestingtheliquorstoresthatsurroimd musicians designed to meet the credit needs of low experience. their school. Once each month the small Dallas Community Outreach Choir and moderate income borrowers. The Dallas Morning News has also band of concerned studenlspickup their is looking for Musicians, Directors, & According to Pettineo, the program graciously k^nt their assistance. DMNstaff r'- ••-•-••—--•<••••- ••••'••••, signs anSingerd s to form this great organization. captures the mod ian income and the low writers Audrey Jackson, Robin Fisher and If interested in joining, please call Rickey inconre borrowers. Mr. Pettineo feels Lawrence Young will be involved in • march to Hlis at 428-0792 or 6470-1615 or meet that this four in one program will allow assisting thebuddingMadison journalists protest the him at the Dallas Public Library more individuals to purchase homes or in honing their craft. liquor stores Auditorium, 1515 Young St. In front of repair their existing homes. L.fl*^., that are MON would like to give special --*'/•• City Hall. (No fee to joia) practically If you want more information on thanks to the administrative staff at the ''First Advantage Program," Madison for their keen foresight and at the front steps of the Spirit of Christmas Past contact First Interstate bank at (214) communal goodwill. Principal Alfred 331-3911. Jones, Assistant Principal Charies Osier, middle KGGR, 1040 AM along with the Dean of Instruction Maya Lagbara, and school. Renaissance Cultural Center and the C In the News con't on page 22) Community Business Liaison Dolores Led by Mending Broken People/Lambs Tree King worked tirelessly to get this project The Pearl Guards teacher Ron Organization,heldChristma5Jn October off the groimd. Price, the for a special group of people. Bank One's vice presidents Susan Pearl Guards—all 8th grade students at Proceeds from this event went to Ashby-Sipple and Lee McKinney, and Pearl C who travel throughout the provide toys and clothes for children of Publisher Editor-in-Chief bank manager Cjmthia Campbell are also community giving counsel and the prisoners involved in the counseling Thurman R. Jones Jim Bochum to be highly commended for their help in motivation—are hoping to draw the program and to counseling the prisoners seeing this project undertaken. They neighboring community's attention to and their families. Managing editor understand that the future advancement the liquor establishments that they say Christmas in October was held in Jason D. Webster of the community is dependant on these promotes a dcletrious and dangerous the Renaissance Cultural Center in Ft. Business Editor Randy Luster young people, and it is all our environment to Pearl C- Anderson Worth. Entertainment waspresenlcd by Staff Writer Agaitha Richardson responsibility to nurtureand promote that students. Gary Ferguson & Co. CylcRoslyn Young Staff Writer Angela Ransomc growth. Similarly, a group of Talented and and the Butterfly Band. Also African Staff Writer Sonia Jordan So, keep an eye out for The Trojan Gifted students at the middle school are fashion by "Sandia Addaer".made their Contributing writer Edlen Cowley seeking the earof city bureacracy to help fashion debut. Acct. executive Vumctta Meek Times or, if you would like to reserve a AccL executive Shellah CadJcll copy, call the school at (214) 565-6510. in the same plight. Thus far the brave If you missed this Gala Event, your I
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stale of Texas, my department is system was By Angela P. Ransome number one in terms of the most new chaos," recounts car sales. On a nationwide scale, we're Hawkins. WE'VE ALL SEEN THOSE WACKY TV number seven/' Hawkins says. "In the "I elected to commercials that seem more late night Dallas Metroplex area, my department get into new car comic relief than overt selling—Joe is doing 20 percent of all Ford new car sales through a Greed in his comically oversized hat, sales. In fact, we've already sold 1,507 newspaper sunglasses and cowboy boots, new cars this year." clipping I saw—it performing the crazy antics we've all As manager of Westway's 24- just happened to come to associate with Westway Ford. member new car sales team, a typical be Westway Greed's real name is Joe Tigue, and ho day for Hawkins entails such duties as Ford." owns the lone star state's number one inventory, training and motivating his With the Ford dealership, Westway Ford/Isuzu/ sales people. unemployment Subaru. "As far as the selling part is rate in Detroit so If s been said that "While the cat is concerned," says Hawkins, "I intervene high, Hawkins away, the mice will play," but not at this occasionally when a salesperson can't says relocating to Dallas wasn't a difficult commercial with Black rappers," dealership. Thafswhatasales manager close a deal. decision to make. Hawkins adds, smiling, "because it is is for. In Tigue's case, African American "But because I bring in a lot of • "Isawagreatdeal of growth potential very important to us as a dealership." Dennis Hawkins fills the role as Tigue's business throughout the community in the Dallas area, so it became a dream Owner Joe Tigue agrees. right hand. As new car sales manager, by way of referrals, I also often handle that I wanted to pursue. I left and never "You present yourself and your Hawkins has helped move Westway to final negotiations on a deal," he adds. looked back." product as being in touch with, and the pinnacle in car sales, and made the A native of Detroit, Hawkins came As a minority in a key position at responsive to, thesegroups,"saysTigue. dealership respected nationwide. to Texas inl982ona four-week vacation Westway, Hawkins sees himself as a "And their identification with your A pioneer of the Ford business, from the Ford Motor Company where "medium" for reaching out to other company is important and informing to Hawkins has 21-1/2 years experience he was employed at the Sterling minoritiesinthecommunity,specifically us. You will not attract customers in the guiding him. Eleven of those years, he Heights plant for 10-1/2 years. It was other blacks, and bringing them to the 90swithoutundcrstandingeachgroup's says, have been dedicated to Westway. during his visit to Texas, he says, that dealership. Promotions such as the uniqueness." Currently, he is approaching his fourth hc"fellinlove"withDallasanddecided annual "Praise in the Park" and Black As far as recruitment of minorities anniversary as the dealership's new car to go into new car sales. Expo, he says, have made this goal into the business is concerned, both sales manager, and as the state's top "Lookingatthiscityandthewayit relatively easy. Tigue and Hawkins agree that it is sales manager in terms of overall Ford was mapped out, I said to myself, Tliis "We've started to reach out along equally important. new car sales. would be a good place to be a car the lines of radio spots on Black stations "As an employer in a major "Out of 402 Ford dealerships in the salesman/ because the mass transit like 100.3 and through Joe's latest TV metropolitan market, we believe in (continued on next page)
.—-^ Getting His Point Across r \ Rev. Anthony Sharp and Goodwill Baptist church design ministries to reach out to the entire community
•^, By Agaitha Richardson •4 iV x \ NESTLED IN THE During the last two or three years Goodwill Baptist has experienced a rapid backdrop of spraw growth rate. Extensive negative publicity from the media has deterred the growth ling trees and resi many organized churches. Although Goodwill is experiencing a phenomenal rj dential homesstands growth. Rev. Sharp expressed a desire to reversoa persistent tideof disillusionment .>•-~^ Goodwill Baptist felt by many. Church. Under the pnc method advocated by Rev. Sharp is dealing with the whole man. Simply pastoral leadership stated, providing a support system which meets the physical, emotional and of Rev. Anthony E. spiritual needs which elevate the caliber of growth of the whole man. Promoting a Sharp, Goodwill has harmonious family life is also stressed as another tool of quality imagery. The ^ emerged as a voice promotion of positive self-esteem within the congregation, at all age levels, is an > U of hope in the heart ongoing technique utilized by Rev. Sharp. One of his strongest sentiments centered of the "Grove." around the traditional worship experience. "We must give individuals a sense of sssassa^^ss Locatedal516N.Jim rcalityduringworshipservice. Itmuslbemore than an emotional outburst—itmust Miller Rd., the be relational." impact of the church extends beyond the boundaries of four walls. Ministering is perceived on all levels at Goodwill. One such ministry is the SevcralministricsscrvicclhccongregationofGoodwill Baptist Church and the "Voices of Goodwill" choir under the direction of Elbert Hensley Jr. They recently surrounding communities. The deaf ministry was recently implemented during completed a local taping in the movie "A Leap of Faith" starring Debra Winger and the 10:45 a.m. service. It was a beautiful experience witnessing many hearing Steve Martin. impaired youth participate in the complete worship experience. Voices of Goodwill consist of approximately 80-100 voices. Other ministries at
III • Hill J III* IffJIUiyiMiilMWP.-INIILUlllJ l •MIM.I.IM-..II—Mg-^; (continued on next page) (con't from prev. pace) Althea, his wife. He is also active in his (con't from prev.) church, Oakcliff Bible Fellowship, and reflecting the gcneralpopula tion make Goodwill include is a Bojacksonesque recreational athlete, up of the community/' Tigue says. "At Boys to Men playing football, basketball, bowling Westway, we have been able to recruit ministry—young and golf. Hawkins is also active in the employees who reflect this ethnic and boysareallowed to fraternity Phi Eta Psi, which he helped cultural diversity." express them found at the University of Michigan at Hawkins alone has 12 minorities selves on critical Flint. under his management and says there issues they face are a lot of opportunities for Blacks in "I think my attitude is my success," (e.g.,gangs,drugs, the business. "I think a lot of us are he says. peer pressure); intimidated by the risk associated with "When I come into work in the Men On the a straightcommission structure^ instead morning, I leave my personal problem Move — who of a salary/' says Hawkins. "Sure, the suit at the gate and put on my salesman oversee the Boys to hours arelongand the job isden^anding, suit. When my people are down, I bring Men meetings. but it is also just as rewarding." them back up. I try to act as a role model They meet the first Hawkins, who does most, if not all in whatever I do." Tuesday of each recrui ting a t Weslway, estimates Blacks A long-term goal of Hawkins is to month; Youth comprise 10 tolSpercontof the carsalos owT\ his own dealership some day. But Development— business in the Metroplcx. Because of for now, he says he's comfortable being who meet every theselownumbcrs,he ^^^^^^^^ ^^:^^iiii^^^^ right where he is—at Wednesday night. The Rev. Aiiihony Sharp and his wife Janice. says he has taken the the lop. It is also designed to meet and go where Dallasarea Junior Women Auxiliary. Dr. pledge to make them Blucks COmpHse "How can I the children are now. The drill team Fred Cecil Parker is the assistant Pastor, higher, namely at f_ complain? I work for recently was ranked 10 in nationwide Rev. Dennis Brantiey, single's ministry WestwayFord.Inthe OnlXj a Small and with the greatest competition held in Atlanta. Rev. Tony and David Iackson,chairmanoftheboard boss' eyes, Hawkins , jr A7 people in the world, Reynolds is theyouthminislcr.Goodwill of Iruslccs. role cx^cds that pBYCent of the CUT and honestly enjoy houses a full-time day care center and AU at Goodwill are diligently what I do." food bank. working to construct a new facility to There aren't Rev. Sharp and his wife Janice were service the expanding congregation by best person for the HawkittS vlcdfieS many people who can active members of Sims Chapel in July, 1993. job," says Tigue. / tj say they have Ford in Garland prior to coming to Goodwill. This particular Sunday morning as "BecauscheisaBlack fO make them their blood, but He served as Pastor for five years. Rev. theclergyman stands behind the podium, man, we are fortunate i • 7 Hawkins can. Ford Sharp is an undergraduate of Bishop he delivers a powerful and eloquent that his added insight ntgneV runs in his family 164 College and is often referred to as one of sermon: ^'Whenyou pray, God will bring and acceptance in the years: his father, the "Bishop Five." Although he does not you into a spirit of unity. Yes, when you Black community has ^^^^—-——^^^- brother, nephew, object lo this distinction. Rev. Sharp pray..." "€<^ helped attract other high caliber cousin and countless other relatives are stresses there are other outstanding minority employees and to better all "Ford men," past and present. preachers in the metroplcx who are present ourselves to the minority "I owe everything to God, first of Bishop graduates. Goodwill Baptist Church has two market." all, and a lot to my family because they He received his Master's degree from Sunday morning services—one at 8 am When Hawkins is not at Westway, are my strength," says Hawkins. "But I Bright Divinity Texas Christian and another at 10:45 am. If you would he is playing ^Daddy" to his two-year owe so much more to my la te father. He University in 1984, He is on the board of like more information about Goodwill, old daughter Christina, "Dad" to Lori, taught me everything I know and made trustees for D. Edwin Johnson Baptist call (214) 391-2907 or 391-4332 (Pastor's his 16-year-oId, and simply "Dennis" lo me what I am today—a success." "^^ Institute and serves as an advisor to the study) or FAX (214) 391-8796.
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(con't from prev. page) "Our program is to buy homes from Men - Thurs 6 am. -11 p.m. • FrL - Sat 6 a.m. - All Night only recently adopted by the Dallas area, HUD and through other programs, it has been in existence on the east coast renovate them and re-sell them. Because for some time now, but under "less wcarcanon-profitorganization,"hesays, difficultrules"accordingto Weddington. "we can do this." 3126 Grand Ave. I.C.D.C. has already accepted three Because they arc non-profit, Nevels properties into the receivership program saysthcaveragercsalepriceofthcirhomes and will complete its first by the end of is $40,000, and low-income families only the month. pay 25 percent or less of their incomes Criminal Law Personal Injury Weddington is going into his third towards a home. yearat I.C.D.C.but says the organization "We can get them a low interest rate still has a long way to go. He and his and pay their closing cost and even assist assistant Carolyn Davis operate the them with their down payment," he says. organization "single-handedly." "A lot of lending institutions are o making a good effort in helping to achieve He says that out of 300 inquires for . ,/ affordable housing, less than 10 percent these goals, but it's too early to tell — are actually eligible for immediate there are still a lot of problems in the i assistance. A higher percentage, though, mortgage area and it needs a lot more are eligible for the lease program. work." MICHAEL A. JOHN "About 90 percent of our applicants Weddington agrees with Nevels and Attorney and Counselor at Law are African American. We've tried to level says he believes that banks are now in a thedcmandwiththeamountof properties race of catch-up, trying to make up for Former Assistant D,A. Dallas Cowity we can produce,* Weddington says. years of neglect. Nevels shares this concept of growth 'There is more creativity and more 2730 Stemmons Frwy for his organization. alternatives in banking and underwriting Tower West, Suite 1012 "With the slump in the economy, procedures," Nevels says. "At present, more and more lower-income families lending institutions are proving to bo Dallas, Texas 75207 are being forced to pay as much as 50 helpful in affordable housing. Oak Cliff (214) 688-1571 or (214) 688-1572 percent of their annual incomes on Development Corporation has plans to housing. According to Nevels, families expand and eventually reachou t to more bringing in an average incomeof $14,000 of the Dallas arca. Not Certified by the Board of Legal Specialization or less are paying about S500 per month "Our goal right now, however, is to for rent alone." The majority of these continue to put people into nice, quality families, he says, arc African American. housing they can afford." 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With a little help from the community, Illinois Ave. might get a venerable new name— Malcolm XBlvd.
By Jason D. Webster m THE EMBATTLED STREETSIGN ATOP THE POST AT THE intersection of Illinois and Alabama hangs askew, one end drooped precariously toward the ground like the bowed head of a graveside mourner. Scarred, faded and forgotten, the sign seems resigned to neglect, or perhaps—eventually—as a curio in a rebellious youth's bedroom. But the frustration it would impart a lost motorist may soon be replaced by a beacon of pride for local blacks. If things go right, the sign's blanched green face will be replaced with a sparkling new one bearing an honorable moiuker: Malcolm and advocacy of armed self-defci\so—points vehemently opposed by white XBlvd. establishment locally and nationally—branded him a leftist hatemonger in the '50s Before long Illinois Ave.—a thoroughfare that cuts a swath through many of and '60s and consigned him to an angry historical footnote. Oak Oiffs African American neighborhoods—will be renamed honoring the If s only now, almost three decades after Malcolm's assassination that the slain Muslim leader. mainstream is willing to lake a closer look at Malcolm, peer behind the letter, and "What was George Washington to the white community?" city councilman Al reassess their impression of the man and what bearing his ideology has on today's Lipscomb asks rhetorically. "Malcolm X's contribution Ixjspcaks itself." Lipscomb society. For many, that Malcolm X was ever considered a controversial figure is is part of the group that feels the climate is right to push for the street Tenanting simply indicative of tunnelvision. "Thaf s coming from the so-called anglicized project. conception," says Lipscomb, who is part of the conmuttee pushing the renaming If s sadly ironic that it has taken almost 30 years since Malcolm X's death for effort, citing that he and many others of that era never bought into the pap about public misinformation to have dissipated to a level where such a resolution has a Malcolm fobbed off on the general public. "I don't need them to validate what's chance. Even Martin Luther King, Jr.'s name adorns streetsigns in many major controversial and whaf s not for me. Malcolm is a leader—simple as that So that cities, including thisone, though he was assassinated three years after Malcolm X. view that he was a just a troublemaker is in the eye of some of the people who suffer from the illogical illusion of inclusion." Having a street named after the late black national ist^-who some still view as controversial—would be a step forward for the politically lethargic Dallas. Lipscomb is handling the bureaucratic red tape of getting Illinois Ave. renamed. Malcolm X's fiery oratory, staunch refusal to endorse accomodationisl measures. He promises to be a driving force in lobbying other council members, who will all (con't on next page) [ •T^m^MJ^m^^^^m^T DIHAH WASHII ant WEEII ONL' Malcolm S Blvdo project
Everyone in tlie city interested in making Malcolm X 3 t! Blvd. a reality is encouraged to actively participate. To show your support just drop a letter or postcard to the mayor or your councilmember. Or you can call City Hall and let your voice be heard. Write: I ^/ ^'^ .-^.v 1500 Marilla 75201 OO Mayor and City Council Ji Or call: Wii/i positive public awareness of Malcolm X so high—thanks in large part to pop Mayor 670-4040 culture like Spike Lee's movie—the street renaming project stands an excellent chance Bart OS despite the hisorically conservative and lethargic attitude of the city. Lipscomb 670-4066 670-3816 Garcia 670-4052 Hal stead 670-3910 (con't from prev. page) ' history that they, as African Americans, Farmer 670-5415 Maxwell 670-4067 from the illogical illusioaof inclusion." have no way of relating to. Lipscomb is handling thebureaucratic "I think it's sad to have African Tandy 670-4199 Nash 670-0776 red tape of getting Illinois Ave. renamed. American children going to a school Box 670-4069 Duncan 670-0781 He promises to be a driving force in named Jeff Davis, or a school named Luna 670-4048 Fielding 670-7817 lobbying other council members, who will Robert E. Lcc, people who were traitors 670-0777 all have to vote in order for Malcolm X to the nation," " says Lipscomb. "But Mayes 670-46S9 Hicks Blvd. to become a reality, into seeing the Malcolm has never been a traitor." need for such a resolution. Councilman It's hard to dispute such logic. counterbalance some of the historical starting to identify so strongly with the Lipscomb and other members of the Afterall, we^re surrounded by places, inequity that presently surrounds the tenets Malcolm espoused. And while renaming committee such as Marvin streets and schools named after people community. By having more public places some will decry the new boulevard as Crenshaw say the importance of having who historically had less than the best with African American names would symbology that is meaningless without more streets, buildings, schools—just interests of African Americans. Schools heighten awareness of the pivotal roles knowing the background of the Malcolm about anyplace people associate with as like W.T. White High School, named African Americans have played in X, the importance of having such a street being tlie city—cannot be overstated. The after a former D.I.S.D. superintendent molding and shaping this city and shouldn't be underrated. more African American names adorning who advocated separate commencement country. Hey, if a Holly wood moviecan ignite these places, the more "centered" young exercises for Black and white students But the sign could also prove more such interest in one of our strongest Black'sconsciousnesscanbccome. It's also intothelatc'60s,standasgrim reminders than simply a token effort at political lead crs, imagine what could be a f fected— their contention that the youth arc of a lost legacy. correctness. It would send a positive and effected—by a citywide community inunda ted with names of localand national Malcolm X Blvd. would help message out to the youth who are now effort. IF YOU 155 n fi rv (v iT 15; (^ 1 i I i (V iT A NEW HOME LOAN YOUR We know that small businesses are the backbone of any community and we're commited to helping you JUST RIGHT FOR You. OFFERS grow and expand. Sometimes thai growth requires extra captial and you need a strong, independent LOWEST bank as your business partner. We offer a variety of options to finance the on-going CAR operation of your twsiness: Long or short term financing Business expansion RATES...THINK Real Estate purchases SBA guaranteed loans . AGAIN. We're working to make our community EOWLOFPORTIHTY a better place in which to live LENDER and worK—Call us! Call or visit Texas Commerce today. n u m (0) (0) iDj Get [he home loan that is just right for you.
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Service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An important note to some of us may be the hard economic times that VJB are Dennis Hawl Metro: 256-5551 1993 Ford Probe 1993 Ford Ranger Celebrating Our First Fruits The festive African American celebration of Kwanzaa gives us a chance to commune with our roots and, in our own HBHBU unique style, an opportunity to celebrate ourselves. By Angela Washington-Blair nMQ>9^HCiM^jB^''|! v/fHII H ^^% elebrations and holidays come in many forms. You W^f probably know about the practices and customs associated M v with religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, ^^^ American cultural holidays such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving, and hero-based holidays such as President's Day and Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. African Americans traditionally celebrate many of these holidays. All ethnic groups search for affirmation, that is, ways to positively celebrate their culture and heritage. We search for positive depictions of ourselves in books and on television. We also often look duringa ti me of healingand rebuilding of the South central for ways to give some ethnic flavor to our holiday Los Angeles community. In 1965, Karenga formed lis, an celebrations by sending out ethnic greeting cards and organization dedicated to "the creation, recreation and wrapping our gifts in Kente decorated wrapping paper. circulation of Black culture." Us, under Karenga's guidance, Nationally, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday further laid the foundation for Kwanzaa's inception. cither by having the day off, by reading something about Kwanzaa is, arguably, the only holiday celebration of the man, by viewing a special on television, or in organized its kind in the US which celebrates communal issues and celebrations. In February each year, Black History month events of people of African descent. According to Karenga, isobscrved in many schoolsand may also be given attention he created Kwanzaa to "reaffirm and restore our African in some media. The month is replete with homages paid to heritage and culture"; to "introduceand reinforce the noted and celebrated black heros and heroines, past and principles or values needed in order to rebuild and present. strengthen family, community and culture"; and to "address Yet, 26 years ago, there was no established day in the absence of non-heroic holidays in the national African which to celebrate our people collectively and our African American community." culture worldwide. So the celebration of Kwanzaa was Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase matumia created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga of California State ya kwanza, which means the first fruits. The origins of University at Long Beach. The celebration was created Kwanzaa are derived from the African first fruit agricultural within the "context of the Black liberation movement of harvest celebrations. In Swahili, there is no word spelled the 1960s." It was created one vear after the Watts riots. "kwanzaa." The added "a" is uniquely African American. MINORITY OPPOIii \irv NFWN • page 12 • December, 1992 AROUND^se-gpWN The Kwanzaa Fest will be held in Dallas and Ft. Worth. In Dallas on December 12,1992 at Lincoln High School from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. In Ft Worth, Kwanzaa Fest will be held at O.D. Wyatt High School on December 26,1992, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Both celebrations are planned as a means of drawing the African American community together in a time of fun, sharing, and reflection. Vendors are invited to join the celebration and share their wares with the community. In Dallas (214) 934-3089 and in Ft. Worth call (817) 535-2880 for additional information. Robert Helm and the Dedra Lynn Woods Theatre present Family—a play about a father trying to teach his rebelling family about the Kwanzaa celebration. The Play begins December 31 and runs through January 2, and vy Jan. 8-9. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and f Saturday. For more information and upcoming plays call (214) 565-1710 or (214) 371-4544. Karenga chose the Swahili language because he felt that it for ourselves instead of being defined, named, created was "the most appropriate cultural language for African for and spoken for by others Americans" and because of its "non-ethnic, non-tribal, and UJIMA (collective work and responsibility)—to build Pan-African" nature. The principles, the symbols, and the and maintain our community together and make our activities associated with Kwanzaa are all Swahili derived. sisters' and brothers' problems our problems and to The celebration of Kwanzaa, according to Karenga, is solve them together. based on "The Seven Principles" or Nguzo Saba. He selected UJAMAA (cooperative economics)—To build and these core principles because of their prevalence and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses recurrence in African societies because of the "perceived and to profit form them together. relevance to African Americans in their struggles for NIA (purpose)—To make our collective vocation the freedom, rebuilding of community, and contributing to a building and developing of our community in order to new history of humankind." The seven principles were restore our people to their traditional greatness. also selected because of the "cultural and spiritual KUUMBA (creativity)—To always do as much as we significance of the number seven in African culture." can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community The seven Principles or Nguzo Saba are as follows: more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. UMOJA (unity)—To strive for and maintain unity in the IMANI (faith)—To believe with all our heart in our family, community, nation and race. people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the KUJICHAGULIA (self-determination)—To define righteousness and victory of our struggle. ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselvesand speak —Maulana Karenga (continued on next page) MiNnxin OI'I'OKII \m \i us • page IJ • December, 1992 (continued from previous page) venerable Kwanzaa activity. The wine The holiday of Kwanzaa lasts for or grape juice is poured in the unity cup seven da):s each year, December 26 to (kikombe). A libation statement is made January 1. Each Nguzo Saba corresponds honoring the ancestors and committing to one of the seven days, that is, one to furthering the work they already principle for each day. "Riis last week of began. Then, all participants join in Iheyear was chosen by Karenga because saying "Harambee!" (meaning "let's all JILS. 4. U^£^xi.onn£,L ^E-tijiiz, Dna. it corresponded to the time of first fruit pull together!") TEMPORARY • CONTRACT festival in ^^^^:^i^^^^ ^i^^^ii^^^^^ - A candle is lit PERMANENT PLACEMENT • SEMINARS continental Africa to symbolize the and "marked the Nguzo Saba each end of the high One especially nice day, starting wi th the fm^'mii^m^&f'^^Mi^i^ms^j priced hustle and thing about black candle, and All Industries bustle of Christmas alternating with the buying and red and green each Word Processing •Engineers Managers 'Sccrciaries Kwanzaa is the selling." It also fit day. Each day the Programmers " •Auomcys Lt. Industrial -Architects with the "existing previous candlesare Nurses 'Mail Clerks -Contniction •Engineers emphasis on pattern of year-end relit, until finallyo n Chefs/Cooks •CADD Operators -CPAs •Wait staff celebrations in the children. Children the seventh day all •Programmers •Telemarketing -Accoiiniants Electricians United States" and candles arc lit. offered for those so are valued and seen One especially "s^m m^wssiMB {ms^&^ desiringa culturally as the key to nice thing about this 10420 Piano Rd. 15603 Kuykendahl 2605 MLK Blvd. specific holiday and celebration is the Suite 103 Suite 332 Suite 218 alternative to survival of the emphasis placed on Dallas, Texas 75238 Houston. Texas 77090 Dallas, Texas 75215 existing holidays. children. Children It must be community. are valued and seen >MJittW«W>;4JiHWW^>5'9J**>^'*i**>;^KH«frtH«ttH stressed, however, as the key to survival that Kwanzaa is no I s^;;;^;^;^^;^^ of the community. a religious holiday, but a cultural one in Theyareinvited and expected tobcactive Are you an experienced nninority instructor which "African Americans of all faiths participants in the decorating, cooking, witln a service you'd iike to promote? can and do practice." According to a making gifts, and especially in the candle December 1992 Essence magazine article lighting ceremony each day. Would you like your service to reach on Kwanzaa, some 18 million people On December 31st, the Kwanzaa your target market and community? around the globe now celebrate Karamu (feast) is held. Participants not Kwanzaa. Karenga stresses that only share cuisines form Africa, the Kwanzaa is not meant to replace an Caribbean, and other locales which have Wont to learn how to do this AND existingreligionorfaith,but that it offers African culture, but share in songs, make a difference in the community? a "common ground" of African culture. reading, and other forms of cultural There are activities and special expression. This feastmaybeacity-wide The Dallas Park and Recreation Department introduces its Minority objects associated with this seven day celebration or an intimate family affair. Instructor Program. Whether you teach aerobics, computer literacy, There are some excellent books on language, karate, sewing, arts & crafts, weight-lifting or cultural arts, longcelebration.The scvenbasic symbols we could be the avenue you need to heighten citizen awareness include: MQT^O (crops, placed in an the subject of Kwanzaa for those desiring of your talent. While you gain visibility and profits - our youth, adults African-Made basket instead of the further information and expanded and senior adults gain a wealth of opportunity at their doorstep! cornucopia);.mfceJta (straw mat); Idnara insight. First from the source himself. (candle holder, not to be confused with The African American Holiday of Kwanzaa: Our goal is two-told; the Jewish Menorah) which is placed on a Celebration of Family, Community & • We want to increase the cultural, recreational and the mkeka; muhindi (com, to represent C«If«re,byMaulana Karenga, University educational opportunities offered through our 41 thechildrenofthehouschold,orchildren of Sankore Press, 1988. This 116-page recreation centers. Especially those In financially disadvantaged communities. of African descent in general; zawadi book contains plenty of information for (gifts—children should be the main those interested in the Kwanzaa • We want to help you gain visibility for your sen/ice in recipients of these. Suggested gifts philosophy. For a quicker summary, try key communities. included a book and a heritage symbol); the 16-page Kwanzaa: a Progressive and Female-owned businesses and ethnic minority-owned businesses are kikomhe cha umoja (unity cup); and Uplifting African American Holiday, by encouraged to apply. We're gearing up now for spring and summer mishumaa saha (seven candles, one black Haki R. Madhubuti, Third Worid Press, recreation programs. So call nowl (214) 670-0207 or (214) 670-7773. 1972. An excellent cookbook, procedural Se Hobla Espanol. in the center, three red on the left, and three green on the right). A bendera, book and story hook all rolled into one is (black, red, and green flag), and a poster Kwanzaa: An Afncan-AmencanCekhration The Dallas Park and Recreation Department of the Nquzo Saba might also be added of culture and Cooking, by Eric V. Copage, in the decorations. Creativity is stressed Willioam Morrow, 1991. There are n business for the community! for those who observe Kwanzaa; the several nice books for children. k participants should make what ehey can Whether or not we choose to \S^^^^3^jt^t7^^t^t^t^t^^nn^7rjt^t^^t^t^i^ and not feel pressured to spend a lot of participate in the uniquely different money. holiday of Kwanzaa, either in whole or ATTORNEYS The activities of Kwanzaa include a in part, wo should definitely lake notice special greeting each day of the of and begin to implement the seven INJURED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT? celebration. The Swahili greeting is principles. Kwanzaa isn't just about Lott's Mortuary DIVORCE-CHILD SUPPORT . CONTACT: "Habari Gani?" or "What news? Instead exploring our past and heritage. It is 2434 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. of the usual reply, njema (good), the about empowerment, opportunity, Lcia D. Viashtngton answer will be whatever the principle sharing,and valuing the many resources Dallas, Texas 75215 Attorney mnd Counselor at Law for the day is. So, for example, the third we have within our African American ALSO day the reply would be "ujima." To say communities. It is about reflecting on SPORTS fie ENTERTAINMENT "Happy Kwanzaa," say the phrase our history and working together for a (214) 428-4686 (214) 421-9000 "Kwanzaa ycnu iwe na hen." txMter future. And yes, it is also about A tambiko, a libation poured in supporting African Americanbusincsscs NOT BOARD CERTIFIED (principle four, Ujamaa). teL '^m^m^'M'^^'m^-hono -v^r o f ',^ou>r ancestors^- '^t^jm^rim;, is another ^^ ^.^ THE HERE COMES 0h 'A' Dec, 10, 1967 DOLL t - • H\ya counts in English. Otis Spanish ana Swahell • Nlya ask for hugs Redding, ' Nlya says 7 Love You!' entertainer, • Nlya offers many positive, self esteem building phrases killed in a w/the voice of a black child ;H • - ' as plane crash -\- M I; can 343-6358 and ask for Nl YA for more Information ii if (' \ 1 ! Theproposed DART light rail system is a beautiful and a marvel of technology^ but will Ike community ever benefit economically? "^mimtiifmifj^lMfmmrj}^'^ "^-t^ fr 'r/^ alancing Act ^ ^^^m^ik^pul^) HUD Homes. The Smart Move. ©1992 HUD '•""^ -"^'"'"•-"-"'•^'—--"•"•— ,1^,1111101 tiMstmMim "-ii'TMr""Tiir"rMiimwri(tiiirMiiii'iii(([iiiiiii"itiiiiiiiiiiMii Townview architectural and programmatic (curriculum . and academic) by August 2, 1993 or there will be a $20,000 fine for each day after . Since D.LS.D/s Stipermagnet had its budget cut by almost 15 million the deadline. And if there is no Townview by the opening of the '95-'96 dollars, there've been calls of racism and a demand for more accountabilityschoo l year the same fine will be assessed. "Itis extremely important that we get this package passed so we can By Edlen O. Cowley begin construction," says Kress, "not only for Townview but for the other TOWNVIEW, THE "SUPERMAGNET" programs as well." with a planned Oak Qiff site, When asked what would happen if has been the subject of much the bond election did not pass Evans discussion with the bond said, 'Taxes could be raised to pay for electioncomingupnoxtmonth. school, but we will have Townview Although the ramifications of when this is all done." the school and its effect on our Manypeoplehavebeeninvolved in communityaregrcat, the issues the reduction of Townview's budget. of Townview have not been Mr. Evans feels Sandy Kress is the "racist presented clearly—orfully,for perpetrator" who will likely destroy that matter. what little progress has been made in Proposed to cover 21 acres educating African American children of land bound by Eighth St., in Dallas. Eads Ave., Hutchins St. and Kress,naturally,hasquiteadifferent Denley Dr., Townview would opinion. "I feel the motives of most who become the fifth facility worked on this project were in the right housing several magnet place," says Kress, dismissing any programs. This supermagnet calculated plan to shortchange anyone. will consolidate six magnet "I think we need to find common ground schools into one—D.l.S.D's to work out these issues and I just feel Business and Management glad that we are this close to getting Center, Education and Social things done." Sciences and Engineering The Townview project has been on Magnet, Talented and Gifted the books since 1976. It is disheartening Magnctand Health Professions to see that it has taken this long to get as High School will all be moved far as the project has on a budget using into the new Townview facility. figu res from 12 yea rs ago. "As we live in In addition a seventh new anurbanarea it's important to remember school of computer technology could thatsometimeswemustcompromiseto be located next to Townview's main 'The $275 million figure would be nver. get any progress," says Kress. campus that would, along with the the same if Townview's budget was Sandy Kress, local attorney cum "Townifiew has taken two decades to media center, serve as the teachers and $29.9 million or 100 million," says Evans. education activist, differs with Evans get this far and we want to finish the students' information center. "The downsizing was a racist action on some of his views. He strongly job." Townview is a direct result of an becauseitlimits the quality of theschool defends the actions that resulted in Evans asserts we need to organize a attempttodesegregateschoolsinDallas we wanted to create." Townview'sbudgetbeing truncated. "I massive proactive movement that vjiW and has been in the working for over 15 Out of the major changes in the believe we worked to — — involve the entire years. A project manual submitted to bond package, the only profound get the best plan commuruty to monitor thcBoardofEductionin 1984 estimated change hasbcen in the Town viewfigure. available for passage in and give direction to the the cost of Townview to be $35 million The additional money intended to give the bond election," says "Townview redesign of the school. for construction only. Another plan in the community a "top-qualit)^' facility Kress. "We wanted a Citizens areencouraged 19S5setafigureof$44 million including will now be diverted to other minority lop quality facility and will he the to be a part of the feesforarchitects,relocation of utilities, campuses in communities where there that's what we will formation of the school. consultants, equipmentandfumishings. are mixtures of Hispanics and Anglos. have. Townview will be most expensive Input could be made in By August 1991 costs to dale including The most questionable of the actions the most expensive curriculum, the purchase of land were already $10 surrounding the downsizing of the school per square foot school per contruction, and other million. The recently reduced figure of budget is that the issue was never in the county, averaging phases. $45 million included construction and brought before the entire school board $80 to $85 per square square foot in As a com all other fees to be considered. for a vole. foot." munity we need to take a Now that the figurehas shrunk to "When the board had a chance to Townview does the county" stand and affect the way $29.9 million, Townview's new budget vote, they were voting on which have a $14.7 million this institution evolves. has been met with charges of racism downsizing option they wanted of the contingency fund —Sandy Kress It is our du ty. "Thebaltle and discrimination. One of the leaders three they were, presented with; they paired with its snnaller is just beginning; the of this charge has been Richard Evans, had no vote on the idea of reduction in budget But what some commuruty has got to Co-chairman of the Townview the budget," states Evans. "That is do not realize is that := ^ rise up and fight for the Restoration Committee. While Mr. evidence in itself of the backroom Townview is a federally mandated" education of African American children," Evans supports the bond election, he politics that we still have going on here project and fines w^ll be assessed if says Evans strongly, underscoring the stands firm on the charge of racism inDallas." Evans says there would never progress is not made on the school seriousness Townview's success considering the downsizing of the be a question of money if Townview within certain guidelines. represents. "The verysurvivalofourrace original plan. were to be built north of the Trinity There must be a completed depends on it." "«^ I Vf'' *• --•'—•--•—'^^—^— ^^~- • • ] Survival of the --.-.T H E ^ rD>SylLMi^g) writest Local pastor, /'""'^j.v'^H'^^ educator and ,r^s. -'24 community / )k Y 'r-L /^/ activist Dr. H. ^-*-' *f''*- -• 1 Rhett James has just released his // new book The Audacity to Survive, '^For real^ though mim& a work shedding new light on the historical legacy of Hamm and andent Egyptians. Dear Girlfriend: Dr. James has brought much designed forourBIack women to submit ; ^;i;: ;;;.;Gonnmercer^i';;.;,..; •: insight and progress to the Dallas I need to get your perspective on a to the white man's lustful habits. African American community serious and controversial matter. Tm an Would you please provide to the •2838 Martin luther-King-jf: Btvd; over the years. He vtras pastor of intelligent, strong, young African reading audience your opinion on this •.-V, Dallas, Texas ^52l'5 '• : New Hope for twenty-six years, American male and I'm veiy concerned matter. I'd like to know if I'm off-base or •:S:;::].;<214) 421 -5200;^y: ?^ retiring in 1986, and has been active .in scores of local aboutthegrovring tendencies of our young on-target with my assessment of this organizations working for African American sisters to seek and desire social tragedy. desegration and human rights a relationship with someone of another One African-in-America's Opinion cauws. race—specifically, Caucasian males. More importantly, I'm insulted at the reasons these sisters are giving for their actions. ipmmmmxm) Their battle cry is "The Black man is Dear African In America: either in prison,ahomoscxual, or married. Mygoodness! Arewealittleupset? Since this is the case, the only alternative Can I safely assume that maybe you've (for me) is to begin dating white men," been "dissed" by a sister who preferred To be honest, I think theselame excuses someone on the other side of the color are smokescrocns. These sisters have begun line? to believe the big LIE. They have given in My opinion on this subject is, to these media images that project white well...let's just say different strokes for men (like Mel Gibson,.Michael Bolton, other folks. Personally, I prefer men of a HAPPY BIRTHDAY MON Richanj Gere, etc.) as sex symbols to be darker hue. worshiped, heroes to be looked up to, The "battle cry" that my sisters are admired and adored. On the other hand. screaming is simply a smokescreen as LET'S CELEBRATE!!!!! Black men are projected as lazy, you say, but if s done to spare your irresponsible, baby making,dope smoking, egos. How would you like it if they told SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION violent criminals. you that they'll date who Ihey want to? Being bombarded with these images You guys date white women and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MON AND WE V/AbTT TO GIVE TO YOU has caused our sisteis to sell ou tby seeking ifs okay, but as soon as a sister starts relationships and comforts with a race who dating a white man, it aint right. Come subconsciously, if not consciously, abhors on, brother. Haven't you heard, OUR SPECIAL RATES Black people. There was a time when it "Anything you can do, wc can do OUR DEDIGATED SERVICE was unthinkable for a sister to even dale a better." white man. Our Black sisters believed in Ihoneslly believe that the heros you us, stuck by us regardless of the speak of are like storybook characters. circumstances. Granted, the Black man You hear about them, you sec them and CALL NOW AND HESEUVE YOUR SPACE IN OUR shares a great deal of responsibility for the then you go on to the next phase. They REVISED AND EXPANDED BUSINESS SERVICE wretched condi tion he's in and the negative aren't really real. For you r information; DIRECTORY images that are projected of him. Sisters we sisters like Luther, Billy D., Wesley HuRJiY FOR THE BEST EXPOSURE IN TOWS, PM WAITISG TO need to be aware of the damaging effects of Snipes and others. But those heroes HEAR FROM YOU these subliminal images. Having ourBlack aren't real either, huh? women turn to the while man for comfort And as far as sisters sticking by and security rather than the Black man is their men, we still do. We give and give. You guys take and take and don't even Send Your Ad with Payment to: tragic. I do not object to people of cither race seem to appreda te the sisters when you Minority Opportunity News 2730 Stemmons, suite 1100 falling in love, providing if s the result of have them. Tower West Dallas, Tx. 75207 (214)905-0944 FAX (214)905-0949 some fortui lous encounter. However, what We still love you guys but, hey, • Contact Sheliah Caddell I do object to are the sisters who are what goes around comes around. ByeNowTalkToYouSooninun aggressively and actively seeking these relationships through white dominanlbars, ':-:-::-:-.•••:-•:•-••:• personal ads, on jobs, etc. This type of If you need Girlfriend's advice, •vvrite: aggression is a su re sign that some of these Girlfriend sisters are enslaved to their lustful desires c/o Minority Opportunity News for the white man. This type of mental 2730 Stemmons Frwy bondage is attributed to subliminal and Tower West, suite 1100 brainwashing methods purposely Dallas, Texas 75207 HHU and jazz us all night long. CA 94610. If you order it, please let me December is a great month read it. Panoramic Overview of the Arts for jazz and blues at the Caravan. Shawn Colgin, ANOTHER GREAT GUT FOR HOLIDAY GIVING By Sonia Jordan Paula Poundstone, Albert is the cultural daily diary showcasing Collins and George Wallace prominent African Americans. The book THIS IS DEFINTTELY nm SEASON FOR are only a few of the is called, "I, Too, Sing America: The LOVE, FUN and entertainment. entertainers you can enjoy. African American Book of Days," by Dallas and Ft. Worth arc gearing The Ft. Worth Youth Jazz Paula L. Woods and Felbc H. Liddell. up of the Kwanzaa season. There Ensemble will also do a benefit performance. This is the Kwanzaa Fest and the FINALLY, OSSIE DAVIS AND RUBY DEE PUT Kwanzaa celebration. Come one, talented group of young the Bible on tape. Together they narrate come all and enjoy the festive people is raising money so the books of the New Testament. All I celebrations in Dallas and Ft. they can play Carnegie Hall. . can say is call Emma, she's the diva Worth. Remember, though, that For more information on when it comes to book info. these are two different events ^^'^^y '^^.f^;^;T•fiT^.l^TO''^T:\'^?fsl^-^ w ••-•v.,'AT...^*-.. (con't from previous page) business owner is rated the #1 mo therthcivorytickler,and Baron, well, entertainment company in Dallas/Ft. he wooed the ladies (and the Lord) with Worth. From weddings to birthday Where's the Drama? song. He attended Connally High School parties and from fashion shows to proms, and spent much of his lime hanging out Mr. Bacon's company is definitely on the By Sonia Jordan at the local radio station. By the 9th move. FINALLY, WE ARE EEKC ENTERTAIXED EM the So why aren't there more of these plays? grade Baron was already dcejaying on Don't make the same mistake I did arts. Finally, we are being given some KRZIinWaco. Where'sthedrama?EvenT/i^Mi'^/ifyGenfs and call this group "deejays." "We are cultural stimulation. Different entities was a pleasant change, but it addressed an Attending college at Baylor entertainologists," says Bacon, dispelling throughout Dallas/Ft. Worth are issue without offering a resolution. shallow comparisons. "Anyone can gel University and on to Texas A&M, Baron presenting dramatic and pragmatic • It's not that I didn't enjoy the up and play records." The Baron Bacon became tfujmomingpcrsormlityinBiyan plays for our viewing pleasure. performances that have come our way. Agency has fine tuned it to an art form. Texas on WPAW. It was wonderful— So.whaf s the problem? They were good and I hope Ihey keep They entertain—complete with light the station spot, the high school sock Nothing really. Nothing that is if coming. On/yMeSfron^was heartwarming show, CDs, and tuxedo attire. The hops—but it wasn't quite where Baron you only like dandng and singing. and Younger Man/Older Woman was agency's enterlainologists are ready to wanted to be. The big times were to be Lately, all I see in the way of African enlertaiiung.But the singing is what people rock (or rap, whichever you prefer). had in Dallas, so Mr. Bacon courted two American productions is dancing and remember most about these plays. of Dallas' finest stations. "I sent tapes Since leaving 107.5, has Bacon singing. "Whaf s wrong with that?" Withworksbyplaywrightslike August and called those two stations everyday, thought about a comeback? Hmm, you may ask. "It is what we do well." Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, and Maya person to person, for two months." And maybe once or twice* With offerscoming Right? Well, yes it is. But we do Angelou—^just lo name a few—some one day Duane Dancer, then station in from as far away as "The Beat" in Los everything well including allowing dran^tic performances are definitely in manager for 107.5, answered his call. He Angeles, he might be tempted. Though ourselves lobe fit into little niches thai orderhere.Whatareweafraidof?Thatno must have known that the young man his friend, his baby, his wife—all named limit our talents. There is nothing onewillcome to plays that arcnotboasling on the other end of the line was serious. Theresa Bacon—may have a lot to say wrong with singing or dancing. If I resounding vocal renditions? Someone Withinamalterofdays,thetwometand about that. I Ihink he'll be an want to hear singing, I got to go to a needs to lake a survey. The results are Baron had made it to the "big times." entertainologist for years to come. Luther concert. And as for dandng, likely to be surprising, maybe even After his first year in the 7-Midnight - For awhile 1 said, "I want to be like hey. Hammer is the man. Bui when I astounding. get "ragged down" (that is, dressed spot. Baron was rated the #2 DJ in the Juanita." (You know, Mike's wife.) Well, Despite this drama defidt on the art up) to attend a theatrical production, I market. Now the disc jockey turned now I think I want to be like Ms. Bacon. scene there are some who are doing a superb don't need to see Luther or Hammer job of keeping us entertained. Thanks Al unless they came losee iheproduction, andCurtis.Now^canwehavealittlcdrama too. like Colored Girls,Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Colored Girls is a wonderful etc.? dramatic piece. No singing, no Readers, I ask you, do you agree or dandng, just pure undiluted acting. It not? This is just one African American art was beautiful. Then there is Fences by lover's opinion, and I'd love some feedback August Wilson. It holds the same on the subject. Write me care of Minority dramatic purity—just wonderful OpportunityNews,2730SlemmonsFrwy, acting. 1100 Tower West, Dallas, Tx. 75207. tmcfffd Broadcasting from the Heart of Dallas to the Heart of Its People In the Metroplex.. 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Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Carillon Tower West 'n m HOUDAY SEASO.M IS HERE AN-DTHAT MEA.NS Needs, the following recommendations (Preston @ Alpha) visiting family and friends, enjoying should be followed. 13601 Preston Rd. good food. After stuffing our faces and 1. To avoid being overweight, consume feeling fat, we begin to feel guilty and only as much energy (calories) as is Suite 309-W > think about exercising. Many of the expanded; if overweight, decrease Dallas, Tx. 75240 health clubs tend to advertise during energy intake and increase energy this time of year. expenditure. (214)387-2244 ' On the average, Americans consume 2. Reduce cholesterol consumption to more calories per person than any other., about 300 milligrams a day. imwuiMiBi Kmamum group of people in the world. A calorie is 3. Limit intake of sodium by reducing a unit of measure that gives the amount the intake of salt to about 5 grams a day. of energy we get from a particular food. 4. Reduce the consumption of saturated Insurance Accepted Calories are eaten in the form of proteins, fats. Evening & Weekend Appointments Available fats, and carbohydrates, which are three 5. Reduce overall consumption from of the basic nutrients necessary for life. approximately 40 percent to about 30 Other nutrients such as vitamins, percent of energy intake. minerals, and water, are necessary for Your health, now and in the future, bodily function, but do not contribute depends on your willingness to accept any calories to our diets. the responsibility and to take action. Immediate Income Excess calorie consumptionisafactor Following a good diet and proper Make money the very first day upon receiving your step-by-stcp procedure in our tendency to be overweight. It is exercise will have a tremendous impact on how to perform one of the most honorable and rewarding arts that ever not so much the quality of food thai is on how long and how well you live. exists today. / \ Genuine Leather Care Mail $10 check or money order to: f -c^fj> (Kn Morris Hill Publishers • P.O. Box 181602 Dallas, Tx. 75218-9998 Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery with 30 day money back guarantee if not completely satisfied. Include mailing address with order. Wkmmftm. V y \vf^.B7^(wwiJVv>,r.v'v'i.^ivs ^^fmfW o \>rmm^mv (Inlhe News con't) (con't from page 15) the community begins to call for the economic development—what a deal! vehicle assembly plant the major Lee's Personnel Grand Public housing resident(s) Somein the African American community maintenance facility and electronics Opening become B,O.S.S. shop/training academy—discounting fell confident this would work. And since Lee's Personnel Service, Inc. grand • Twcntypublichousingrc^identswill that the feds have the power, authority or DART was using all local dollars for the opening was held November 19,1992, launch their business careers on will to prevent thp construction of the facility the feds could not prevent the for the main office on Martin Luther Saturday, November 14, 1992 after assembly plant with our own tax dollars. construction of the facility with a King Boulevard. successfully completing the Southern stipula tion that the vehicle manufacturer Is this the right interpretation of the Among the guests were Jeffery Ware, Dallas Development Corporation's do some local assembly—providing situation? Is it possible tphave the vehicle Texas Instruments; Daryl Thomthon, (SDDC) Business Owners Self additional benefits to the Dallas economic assembly plant, the bus maintenance University of Texas Southwestern Supporting (B.O.S.S.) program. environment—a littlebiggcr return on its facility and the electronics shop? If not, Medical Center; Lesile Ferrel, Frito-Lay Commencement ceremonies will be investment of local tax •' y ^ ^ why not? If the feds have Inc. Minority Affairs;MichaclUhI, Texas heldatSouthwestcmBcll^OncBcliPlaza, dollars. that much say over how Instruments; TomFIouston,DallasBlack Concourse level Auditorium at4:00 p.m. In the meantime jYf// fjfere bc tJlB we expand local tax Bill Hamilton,ownerandOiOof Annette dollars perhaps we need Chamber of Commerce; Bill Flarris, Bank things changed. DART'S One; Paul Malone, Blockbuster; Jim 2 Cosmetiques will address the federal partner in this SUtfte TCStfictiOH to re-evaluate the graduates. The Commencement wisdom of using federal Bochum , Minority Opportunity News; deal, the Urban Mass Marvin Jones, Institute for Minority ceremony marks a step in the transition dollars in public Transit Administration OH the USC OJ Males; Greg OimbcU, Baker & Cambcll from welfare dependance to a new transportation projects (UMTA) changed from /> j /- AT Association; Kevin Turner, Houston beginning of self-sufficiency and self- designed to help UMTA to the Federal JUnClS JOY the Highway Patrol; Merrill Hinton, .fVllen employment. economic revitalization. Transit Administration ^Jp^fy^^i^^ ahnn Street Travel. and the federal grant eit^ClTOniCb Snup Would the permanent jobs associated with the AFP fashion shozv ZZ'^f:.TLrlll «5 there ivasfor electronics shopbebetter Institute for Minoriti/ AujourdhuiFacioun Productions (AFP) involvement of federal f/;^ aSSemblv than the 20 temporary Males Seeks Participants in joint protluction with Tlie Emerging funds in any part of a ^ jobs associated with the Women Ministries (Fundraiser) Fashion The Institute for Minority Males project would make all fdcHitX/? assembly faciHty? Does Show / Dinner December 12,1992 at 7pm (I.M.M.)i5aprogramof the Dallas Urban federal rules and DART have the money 3701 Westmoreland, St. John Lca'gue committed to assisting minority regulations applicable. ^^^ ^^ allocated for all these PresbyterianChurch.TickctPrice:$20.0(T. males tobccomeempoweredinan effort Thus UMTA, excuse me FTA, told DART facilities or is this more smoke and Formoreinformationcan:(214)337'670l. to cultivate and exercise their full they could not require local assembly of mirrors? If the community turns down potential as American citizens. these vehicles because it would violate the heat on DART over the assembly Nezv Adaptation of A their authorizing legislation and facility how can it be sure or even LM.M. is located in Paul Quinn jeopardize the federal funding for the comfortable in trusting DART to honor College, Price-Branch Educational Christmas Carol SOClightrailprojcct.WasDARTandthe its commitment, to construct the Building, Room 228,5S37Simp5onStuart Opening night of A Oinstrrias Carol city trying to pull a fast on and blame the electronics shop? After all, DART's track Rd.Soss!onsareheIdforl6wecks,Mon.- at the Dallas Theater Center's Arts feds for not being able to honor their record in this matter is very poor. Fri. 9 am to 3pm. For additional District Theater is set for Tue. December commitment toourcommunity ?0r were If the community backs off does that intonnation call 376-0396. 1. Call Shannon Smith at 526-8210 by the feds actually fouling up the works mean neither the assembly plant or the Theprogramis free to minority rruilos noon on November 30 to reserve your through the imposition of its heavy electronics shop will be built? Is it better between the a^es of 17 and 38. tickets. bureaucratic hand? Afterall it is ou r local to press for the 20 temporary or the 40 tax dollars paying for the facility—how permanent jobs? Which scenario yields The Community Investment could the feds tell us we couldn't require the best benefit toward the long term Progi-am That Offers some local return on our tax dollars? economic development of the In an effort to show tha t it intended to commimity? Should the community join Affordable Mortgages honorils commitment to thccommunity, with DART, the city and our state and 1* DART requested a waiver or release from federal representatives for a waver to build the assembly facility? If the vehicle Affordable mor(gages from NationsBanc Mortgage Corporation applying with thenewfederalguidelincs, are designed to make home ownership affordable and accessible after all this whole thing started before assembly facility is in fact dead, can the funds that were to be used for it be used to more people- By providing mortgages to low-to-niodoratc the new rules were adopted and local tax income individuals and assistingVith down payments and closing dollars are being used. DART also sought to build the electronics shop with no interference from UMTA/FTA? Or will costs, we hope to move more people into homes of their owai and assistance of local and state strengthen the neighborhoods in the communities we serve. representatives in Dallas, Austin and in there be the same restriction on the use of Washington. UMTA/FTA remained funds for the electronics shop as there Our mortgages offer more assistance with closing costs-one of unmoved from its position. Given was for the assembly- facility? Will the the largest obstacles for low-to-moderato income huyors--(han DART'S lack of success with the feds, and community have won a victory if it goes many other affordable mortgages. fairly poor odds of any future success in along with the electronics shop instead of the matter, they cameup with a "substitu te the assembly facility. Is the relocation of idea" that would still bring jobs to the the the bus facility from its Kicst location Benefits include: area and develop a capital facility in the {still mainly an African American area) southern sector. Enter the electronics shop to LB] and Lancaster a matter of better d Down payment assistance which could involve up to 40 permanent economicdevelopmentopportunitics,or d Low fees and prepaids jobs, some viable skill training for the merely a matter of politics? d Flexible undorwT-itingratios • community and a permanent capital Somehow these questions need to be d Optional financingof closing costs investment that would meet the economic asked, answered and carefully analyzed. d Home buyer education course (recjuired) goals of the community. This is the only way the community can Once again the ghost of Dallas' poor truly recognize the full extent of the To learn more about the specific features of our affordable race relations and ethnic distrust raises economic development potential mortgages and our home buyer workshop, contact Norman Scott, its ugly head. CouncilmanUpscomband represented by DART's physical presence Fair Park Banking Center at 5G5-5000. African American leaders see this " in our neighborhoods. If it's good for the substitute idea" of an electronics shop as politicians does that mean that its good more of the same failure to deliver what for the long term survival of the has been promised to the community. community? Inquiring minds and a TliG rbwerlb M;d '•i'Ji»h TITTT: ) •» t ..'if \i '. i'-^^ LOOKING FOR FULL- OR • J ,i-^A ,"• PUT SOME PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES? ^V^-'^'-^^^^v EXTRA $$$$ COUPLES OR SINGLES IN YOUR PLEASE CALL STOCKlNGItl OUOMiO (214) 254-7940 f-^^^'^mr^Zi EKpcrienced Word Processors: ORGANIZATION ASK FOR MRS. T • WordPrrfect • Lotus •MS Word -Wang BANK ONE, TEXAS. NA • Excel • Windows NEED CASH DAILY? If you are a proficient Word Processor wiih Get it in your spare timel supports good secrelarial skills, call today! Long and short term assignments available. No experience necessary. Downtown 9S7-8200 N-Dallas 239.SS0O Will train. 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