Vol. II No.Philadelphia 28 (188) Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia March 24, 2011 Daily Record Black Murals

BLACK PHILA.’S VIBRANT MURALS are featured on a trolley tour leaving from African American Museum, starting this Saturday. See story page 5. Brady Fights To Save Neighborhood POs In 1st Dist. In response to the announced Ap. you or a representative of your of- 22 closing of three post offices in “I fully understand that in these se- fice schedule meetings with some the 1st Congressional Dist., Con- vere economic times there is a of the neighborhood based organi- gressman Bob Brady (D-Pa.) has need for the USPS to ‘consolidate, zations to better explain the asked Postmaster John Gallagher streamline and adjust operations,’ process and what are the future for a reconsideration of the deci- but, as I travel through the District, USPS plans for their communi- sion. In a letter to the Postmaster, residents have expressed the con- ties.” the Congressman also asked him cern they were not consulted prior or a representative to schedule to the decision and provided with Brady said he has fought to keep meetings with neighborhood-based census data to support the action. these neighborhood-based post of- organizations to explain the deci- Many residents argue their neigh- fices from closing for more than a sion to close the post offices and borhoods are being repopulated decade, and will continue. what future plans the USPS has for rather than being depopulated. these communities. Therefore, I am requesting that Fattah: Attack On Planned Parenthood Assaults Women’s Health Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.), a member of the services. And they know that the bulk of Planned Par- House Appropriations Committee, issued the follow- enthood’s work involves breast examinations, birth ing statement concerning Republican efforts to elimi- control, cervical cancer screening, family planning nate federal funding of Planned Parenthood: and other vital services for women – as well as serv- ices to men such as prostate-cancer screening. “The House Republicans’ attempt to do away with federal dollars for Planned Parenthood is nothing less “Republicans are making a shameless and deliber- than an assault upon personal health care for women ately deceptive appeal to their radical base at the ex- disguised as budget-cutting. pense of women’s health imperatives. I have voted, and will continue to vote, against elimination of fed- “My Republican colleagues know full well that not a eral resources for Planned Parenthood and in support single federal dollar ever goes toward any abortion of resources for women’s health needs.”

Christie Tops GOP’s Prexy List With Christie not included, Sarah Palin edges out Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump, In Zogby Poll and she also ranks first as best representing voters’ New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a man who says he values and views. has no plans to run in 2012, leads a field of hypotheti- cal Republican presidential nominees, and is thought to have the best chance of knocking off President Bank Of America, FedEx Tar- Barack Obama. geted By Tax-Dodging Protest Of 11 possible Republican candidates being discussed Continuing to spotlight the connection between tax for a 2012 presidential run, Christie takes 19% of the evasion and spending cuts, US UNCUT PHILADEL- vote and 19% also think he is the most capable of a PHIA will zero in on two corporations in Center City victory over Obama. on Saturday.

2 | THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD 24 MARCH, 2011 As part of a Global Day of Action tional demonstration because, as to dodge Social Security, on Mar. 26, US UNCUT the largest bank and 5th-largest Medicare, and Unemployment In- PHILADELPHIA will target both corporation in the country, its tax surance taxes, which, the IRS esti- the Bank of America and FedEx dodging has an especially costly mates, allows it to evade hundreds locations at 10th & Chestnut impact to the nation. FedEx was of millions of dollars in taxes each Streets. The event is set to begin at selected because of its aggressive year. FedEx spent 42 times noon, and will again serve to efforts to avoid paying its fair (4200%) more on lobbying Con- spread the word about the massive share – efforts the protestors gress than they did in taxes. When tax dodging these and other corpo- charge are often illegal. FedEx does not deliver on its fair rations engage in. share of taxes, says US UNCUT With over $2.2 trillion in assets, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania is “Last Saturday, when we demon- most of which was kept in 115 off- forced to lay-off 1,500 State em- strated outside B of A, passersby shore tax havens, BofA received ployees. were stunned to hear a full two- $45 billion in taxpayer bailout thirds of US corporations pay no funds. In 2009, after paying its in- Only several weeks old, US taxes here,” said Kevin Shields, vestment-banking employees $4.4 UNCUT now boasts hundreds of co-founder of US UNCUT billion in bonuses — and cutting groups across the nation that have PHILADELPHIA. “Some cus- 35,000 jobs — Bank of America protested outside of, and staged tomers were so shocked to hear received a net tax benefit of $2.3 creative, nonviolent actions inside about Bank of America’s tax billion. Just half of that benefit, US of over 150 Bank of America cheating scam that they promised UNCUT PHILADELPHIA con- branches. Other tax-dodging cor- to change banks. People are al- tends, would pay for every cut porations are slated for exposure in ready feeling the effects of the cuts Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed to future protests, with Verizon ap- that have been made in health care, the Pennsylvania State budget. pearing to top the list. services to the elderly and dis- abled, education, police protection, With $1.9 billion in profits in The movement was inspired by and more. Now the government’s 2009, FedEx paid less than UK UNCUT, which has staged proposing to cut billions of dollars .0005% in taxes by using 21 tax similar actions across the United more from essential public serv- havens (Antigua, Bahamas, Barba- Kingdom, igniting the British pub- ices. Americans are already saying, dos, Bermuda, three in the Cay- lic and forcing Parliament to start ‘Something doesn’t smell right man Islands, Costa Rica, Grenada, investigating its country’s tax here.’ When they learn that corpo- two in Hong Kong, three in Ire- dodgers. Joining the global protest rations aren’t even paying their land, two in Netherland Antilles, are UK UNCUT, AUSTRALIA rightful taxes, they’re beyond dis- Singapore, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, UNCUT, CANADA UNCUT, gust.” Turks and Caicos Islands and the MEXICO UNCUT, FRANCE US Virgin Islands). FedEx also UNCUT, NETHERLANDS US UNCUT has targeted Bank of classifies its employees as “inde- UNCUT and SUDAN UNCUT. America for its part of the interna- pendent contractors,” allowing it

No Letup In Health-Care IMC Construction has been contracted to furnish Pre- Construction, construction and Design Build Services for The Uni- With Groundbreaking At Penn Rittenhouse Despite versity of Pennsylvania Health System at its existing the sluggish economy and slow to recover construc- PENN Rittenhouse Campus. The facility is presently tion industry, the healthcare sector continues to build. in operation as a hospital with ambulance services IMC Construction and Penn Medicine mark the start and patient care, and will continue to see patients of construction on the Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse throughout construction. facility at a ceremony being held at noon today at 1800 Lombard Street. The first level will be converted into space for the

24 MARCH, 2011 THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD | 3 user group, Physical Medicine Re- second floor Simulation Center habilitation. This 11,000-square- used to educate physicians and foot suite will consist of nurses. clinical-exam space, faculty and administrative offices along with The project team includes PENN 2011 support services. Medicine, Stantec, IMC Construc- tion with Burt Hill Architects. Mar. 24- The former radiology suite will be Demolition and Hazmat Abate- Fundraiser for Marnie Aument Loughrey at Law Offices of Daniel Mc- converted into a 15,000-square- ment are presently underway with Caffery, 2 Penn Center, Suite 1030, foot outpatient rehabilitation suite ICRA 4 precautions in place. Work 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (215) 427-1645. for Good Shepherd Penn Partners. is scheduled to be completed by Mar. 24- the end of 2011. Reception honoring Marty Bednarek, The renovations also include addi- Democrat candidate for City Council, 6th ® Dist., at Historic Glen Foerd on tional fit-out area for future tenants IMC Construction is a national, Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 7-9 p.m. and PENN Medical Records, re- award-winning general contract- RSVP by Mar. 20. For info (215) 624- placement of mechanical systems, ing/ construction management firm 1700. and a cosmetic renovation to the headquartered in Malvern, Pa. Mar. 24- State Sen. Anthony Williams promotes Hornstein Nabs Four Major School Choice forum hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Bright Hope Union Endorsements Baptist Ch.’s Sr. Pastor Kevin Johnson, at Bright Hope Youth Center, 12th and Jeff Hornstein announced a surge Lodge 5, and the whole of the Cecil B. Moore Ave., 7-9 p.m. Mar. 25- of four major labor endorsements Service Employees International State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts yesterday for his City Council Union Pennsylvania State Council. Open House for constituent feedback at campaign in the 1st Dist. Transport office, 2839 W. Girard St., 9 a.m.-5 workers, operating engineers, po- “I am humbled by the support of p.m.; free breakfast 9-10:30 a.m. For info (215) 684-3738. lice officers and service employees so many of my labor sisters and Mar. 25- all made Hornstein their choice for brothers,” said Hornstein, a busi- Spring Fundraiser for Victim/Witness the open seat along the waterfront. ness historian with a PhD and de- Services of S. Phila. at Fleisher Art Me- “From cops to janitors, bus drivers grees from MIT and Penn, who has morial, 719 Catherine St., 6-9 p.m. Tick- to machine operators, my vision organized for the AFT and SEIU in ets $50. Light fare, wine, beer and music. for jobs and vital economic devel- the last 10 years. Mar. 25- opment along the Delaware is Gov. Tom Corbett addresses 82nd Air- bringing together diverse groups, Hornstein now adds big labor sup- borne Phila. Chapter All American Din- who will push me on to victory on port to his already large slate of ner & Awards Ceremony at Iron Workers Union Hall, 11600 Norcom May 17,” said Hornstein. endorsements from the District’s Rd., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $35. For tickets elected officials, which includes Eunice Lee at elee@zarwin/com or Officially, Hornstein received the State Reps. Mike O’Brien (D- (215) 569-2800, ext. 1179, or David Oh, endorsements of Transport Work- Kensington), Tony Payton, Jr. (D- chairman, ext. 1157. Mar. 25- Springtime Cabaret ers Union Local 234, International Kensington) and Babette Josephs fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Young- Operating Engineers Local 542, (D-S. Phila.). blood and 13th Ward Democrats at 5551 the Fraternal Order of Police Germantown Ave., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. BYOB. Tickets $20. For info Shiela FOP Dumps Kenney, endorsements of Councilmen at (267) 581-0025 or Dayne (267) 593- Large Frank Rizzo (R) and Jim 9156. Rizzo For Council Mar. 25- Rep. Michelle Brownlee Kenney (D), a rare rejection of in- hosts open hosue at her cxonstiuent Slots cumbent politicians, in its Board of service officd at 2839 W. Girard Av., Directors Meeting Tuesday. from 9 to 5 p.m. with Continental The Fraternal Order of Police Breakfast at 9 a.m. to 10:3 a.m. Lodge 5 dropped its long-standing The fifth Democratic slot, which 4 | THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD 24 MARCH, 2011 would normally have gone to Ken- the 6th Dist. seat being vacated by ney, went to Andy Toy instead. Joan Krajewski (D). “I’m extremely proud to have this endorsement because the people State Rep. Mike O’Brien (D-Kens- who protect our families each and ington), who strongly restated his every day have put their faith be- support of Hornstein this morning hind our campaign,” said Toy last sees the police endorsement as in- night. dicative of a new day dawning in 1st Dist. politics. “I applaud the The other four Democratic incum- FOP in joining us in taking a step bents – Bill Green, Bill Greenlee, forward and turning their backs on Blondell Reynolds Brown and the tired old cronyism that has held Wilson Goode, Jr. – received the this city back,” O’Brien said Meat police union’s support. All incumbent District Council & Deli

The FOP only endorsed two Re- Members were endorsed. $ .99 publican at-large candidates, Prego Pizzelle Baker 29 David Oh and State Rep. Denny Twelve Common Pleas judicial Uno Panini Grill $39.99 O’Brien (R-Northeast). candidates won FOP backing for 10 openings: Diana Anhalt, Anne O’Brien is a well-known quantity Marie Coyle, Jim DiVergilis, 2024 S. 10th St in the Northeast, where many po- Roger Gordon, Sean Kennedy, Philadelphia PA 19148 lice officers live. This is Oh’s third Sayde Ladov, Chris Mallios, Maria 215-468-5363 try for City Council and Toy’s sec- McLaughlin, Joseph O’Neill, Ken ond. Powell, Fran Shields and Joe Wa- ters. In the city’s four open District Council races, the FOP’s endorse- African American When You Want Your Roof ments may prove powerful. Mural Tour Begins To Be Done Right The First Time 215-464-6425 In the 8th Dist., where eight candi- This Saturday dates are vying to replace Donna The Mural Arts Program an- Reed Miller (D), Cindy Bass, a CANDIDATES • POLITICIANS nounces The Albert M. Greenfield seasoned aide to Congressman News You Can Use! African American Iconic Images Chaka Fattah, got the nod. In the Boost Your Popularity, Win On Election Day! Collection, presented by PNC Arts 2nd Dist., State Rep. Kenyatta Tell Your Constituents To Read About Alive, curated in partnership with All the Work You Do For Them On the Johnson (D-S. Phila.) won FOP the African American Museum in backing in a bitter five-way con- Philadelphiadailyrecord.com Philadelphia, which will include test to succeed Anna Verna (D). Email them a copy 47 existing murals throughout the of this Publication! city that uniquely capture the rich Labor loyalty may have helped African American experience in two other candidates: Jeff Horn- Philadelphia. The Collection, nar- stein, an organizer for SEIU who is rated by ?uestlove of The Roots, one of four seeking to fill the provides in-depth, engaging infor- shoes of Frank DiCicco (D) in the mation about the murals’ themes 1st Dist., and Bob Henon, IBEW Translation/Interpretation and surrounding communities. Stu- Local 98’s in-house political ex- Arabic, Hebrew, English, French dents and the general public will pert, who is locked in a death For more information, call William Hanna learn about African American cul- struggle with Marty Bednarek for 267-808-0287 ture, traditions, and history, as it

24 MARCH, 2011 THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD | 5 has unfolded in Philadelphia’s DuBois, the women of jazz, Tour, a team of researchers inter- neighborhoods. Tuskegee Airmen, Jackie Robin- viewed more than 50 local individ- son, Patti LaBelle, and Malcolm X uals connected to the murals A trolley tour of these murals be- to community leaders impacting included in the Collection includ- gins this Saturday at the AAMP, their immediate neighborhoods. ing artists, community members 701 Arch Street. and leaders, wall owners, and Jane Golden, director of the Mural elected officials. Profound and The Mural Arts Program has cre- Arts Program, stated, “The murals moving stories were revealed dur- ated more than 3,000 murals, in the Greenfield Collection truly ing the interviews and will be in- many of which represent important represent the voices of the commu- cluded in the audio guide. For aspects of Philadelphia’s African nities who created them and who example, when the community of American history, traditions, and have stewarded them over the Mantua in West Philadelphia got culture. This vibrant art is not only years. I am thrilled the inspiring involved in the Holding Grand- a source of community pride, but stories behind each mural have mother’s Quilt project, the neigh- also a valuable learning tool for now been documented and will be borhood got behind it. They young people and adults alike. told, making them accessible to transformed the lot between the everyone.” two murals from a trash-strewn Romona Riscoe Benson, president dump into a landscaped park. For- of AAMP, said, “We are excited to Greenfield Collection has two mer spare car tires were turned join the Mural Arts Program in this phases. The first phase features 21 into planters, and trees and sea- innovative collaboration as we roll murals that will be contained in the sonal plantings now decorate the out a full year of outstanding African American Collection Tour. lot. events and activities in conjunction This tour can be downloaded in a with our 35th Anniversary celebra- free audio podcast that can be Visitors come on mural tours to a tion. It fits with our mission to found at www.muralarts.org/iconicim- section of the city they normally serve the community by utilizing ages. Each of these 21 murals will would never see, and the matriarch art, history and culture to educate also have signage directing the of the neighborhood featured on and engage visitors.” viewer to a phone number that can the mural is treated as a celebrity. be dialed from a cell phone to hear The Greenfield Collection is high- the story of that mural while stand- The second phase is the full lighted by an interactive educa- ing in front of it. African American Collection of 47 tional website featuring voices of murals which can be found online African American community Monthly public tours of the at www.muralarts.org/iconicimages and leaders, scholars, and artists pro- African American Collection will contains detailed information on viding mural histories, audio/video take place the last Saturday of each each of the murals. It provides in- narratives, and teacher lesson month at 10 am beginning Mar. 26. depth, engaging information about guides. The Collection will be ac- The tours will depart from the the murals’ themes and surround- cessible to the public through free African American Museum. Tick- ing communities. Highlights of downloadable audio tour narra- ets ($27 for adults, $23 for seniors, each mural include detailed im- tives, maps, and brochures; guided $20 for students, $17 for youth), agery, audio and video narratives public, group, and private tours; include admission to the Museum, describing the stories behind each and special interpretive events at which can be utilized after the tour project, an interactive map of the mural sites throughout 2011. on that day only. The tour, aboard mural’s location, and video com- a trolley, lasts two hours and in- ponents for many of the murals, as The Mural Arts Program believes cludes 21 murals from the Collec- well as educational tools. the stories behind its works of art tion. To book a reservation, visit must be told. These iconic murals www.muralarts.org. The Albert M. Greenfield African honor many themes and figures of American Iconic Images Collec- great significance, from W.E.B. To create the audio guide for the tion is sponsored by PNC Arts

6 | THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD 24 MARCH, 2011 Alive, a five-year, $5 million in- (2002) 3032 Girard Avenue Project H.O.M.E.: The Steppers, vestment from The PNC Founda- Grover Washington, Jr., Peter Pa- Cavin Jones, (1996) 1850 N. tion that supports visual and gast, (2001) 2032 North Broad Croskey Street performing arts groups with the Street Promised Land, Josh Sarantitis, goal of increasing arts access and Healing Walls: Inmates’ Journey & (2006) 3015 Diamond Street engagement. Golden said, “The Victims’ Journey, Cesar Viveros and Reaching for Your Star, Donald total budget for the Collection is Parris Stancell, (2004) 3049 & 3065 Gensler, Jane Golden, and UPenn th over $250,000 that was raised pri- Germantown Avenue Classes, (2004) 629 N. 37 Street vately from local and national fun- Holding Grandmother’s Quilt, Don- Reading: A Journey, Donald th ders.” ald Gensler, Jane Golden, and Gensler, (2005) 931 N. 40 Street UPenn Classes, (2004) 3912 & 3932 Ridge on the Rise, Josh Sarantitis Aspen Street and Eric Okdeh, (2004) 2125 Ridge The full list of murals featured in the House of Umoja, Cavin Jones, Avenue Albert M. Greenfield African Amer- (2006) 5450 Master Street Story Tellers: Past, Present, and Fu- ican Iconic Images Collection is It Takes One Person: A Tribute to ture, Parris Stancell, (2010) 221 S. below: Rosa Parks, Eric Okdeh, (2007) 412 52nd Street A Celebration of Poetry and Cele- S. 61st Street Thank You, Mr. Blackwell, Peter Pa- brate the Arts, Parris Stancell, Jackie Robinson, David McShane, gast and Delia King, (2003) 4203 (2004) 1531 & 1535 W. Girard Av- (1997) 2803 N. Broad Street Haverford Avenue enue Julian Abele 1881-1950, Michael The Domino Players: A Tribute to A Tribute to Dox Thrash, Eric Webb, (2010) 2132 Montrose Street Horace Pippin, Delia King, (2005) Okdeh and Cavin Jones, (2001) Legacy, Josh Sarantitis and Eric 1410 W. York Street 2442 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Okdeh, (2006) 707 Chestnut Street Timeless Journey: A Tribute to Patti AIDS Southwest, Parris Stancell, Legendary Blue Horizon, David Mc- LaBelle, Peter Pagast, (2004) 3402 (2005) 1403 S. 54th Street Shane, (2002) 1314 N. Broad Street Mantua Avenue ARTsolutely Awesome North Malcolm X, Ernel Martinez and Tribute to Cecil B. Moore, Cavin Philly…Yeah!!!, Marcus Akinlana, James Burns, (2004) 3211 Ridge Jones, (2002) 1704 Cecil B. Moore (2007) 1516 Parrish Street Avenue Avenue A Message to the Child: The Hero Mapping Courage: Honoring the Tribute to Chick Davis, John Lewis, May be Found, John Lewis, (2004) Legacy of WEB Dubois & Engine (2005) 1412 South Street 3403 N. 17th Street 11, Willis “Nomo” Humphrey, Tribute to Harriet Tubman and the Common Threads, Meg Saligman, (2008) 601 South Street Underground Railroad, Sam Dono- (1998) Broad and Spring Garden Metamorphosis: Blueprint to End van, (2007) 2950 Germantown Ave Streets Homelessness, Josh Sarantitis, Tribute to Urban Horsemen, Jason Dr. J (Julius Erving), Kent (2001) 1360 Ridge Avenue Slowik and Keir Johnston, (2005) Twitchell, (1990) 1219 Ridge Av- Martin Luther King, Jr., Cliff Eu- 3222 W. Montgomery Avenue enue banks, (2009) 3950 Lancaster Av- Tuskegee Airmen: They Met the Dreams, Philip Adams and Robert enue Challenge, Marcus Akinlana, (2008) Minervini (2007) MLK High School North Philadelphia Heroes, Cliff 20 S. 39th Street at 6100 Stenton Avenue Eubanks, (2002) 1214 N. Broad Walter P. Lomax, Jr., MD, David Father Paul Washington and Street McShane, (2001) 1305 S. 23rd Street Church of the Advocate, Walter Ed- Ode to West Philadelphia, Ras Women of Jazz, Felix Oseimi, munds, (1991) 3405 Ridge Avenue Malik, (2002) 5630 Chestnut Street (2006) 3235 Arlington Street Father’s Day, Sam Byrd (restored Paul Robeson, Peter Pagast, (1999) Uptown Reunion, Peter Pagast, by Gabe Tiberino), (2000 & 2006), 4502 Chestnut Street (2006) 2240-48 N. Broad Street 2800 block of N. Broad at Glen- Peace Wall, Jane Golden, her team wood Street from PAGN, (restoration by Peter Frank Washington: From Athlete to Pagast), (1998) 1308 S. 29th Street Businessman, Jane Golden, Dietrich Philadelphia Stars: Negro League Adonis and M. Gilboy, (1992) 164 Baseball, David McShane, (2005) W. Chelten Avenue 4304 Parkside Avenue Freedom School, Parris Stancell,

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