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A Tribute to Dick Gregory: the Comedian THE PONTIAC NEWS • VOLUME 7 - ISSUE 3 FREE PUBLICATION VOL. 7 - ISS. 2 • AUGUST 23 - September 6, 2017 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IT’S OFFICIAL! GOVERNOR A Tribute to Dick Gregory: The Comedian SNYDER SIGNS FINAL DOCUMENT TO RELEASE PONTIAC FROM STATE & Activist for ‘Fighting the Good Fight’ OF OVERSIGHT Pontiac exits receivership, state oversight ended on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 .....See article page 7 Peters Honored as Legislator of the Year by Vietnam Veterans of America Tributes were quick to pour in Saturday night for Dick Gregory, the groundbreaking comedian and civil rights activist who died in Washington, D.C. at the age of 84. The world lost a real one Saturday (Aug. 19), as activist and comedian, Dick Gregory passed away at the age of 84. The witty, unapologetic comedian broke barriers in the 1960s, performing in white clubs when that was nearly unheard of. He would go on to appear on television, record successful comedy albums and inspire a legion of Black comedians who followed in his footsteps. He was also a man of the people, and was involved in the Civil Rights movement. His son Chris- tian Gregory confirmed the passing on social media. “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and love, and respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time,” Gregory said. “More details will be released over the next few days.” .....See page 2 Black Restaurant Pontiac Looks To Its L. Brooks Patterson Week Debuts Across Bicentennial 2018 Releases Statement Metro Detroit On Fifth Anniversary .....See article page 6 Of Crash 8th Annual Lakeside Homes Picnic & Reunion Beaudette Park (Mill Dam), Pontiac, MI August 26, 2017 10 am to 6 pm Oldest House in Pontiac .....See article page 10 .....See article page 14 .....See article page 5 .....See AD page 15 (The Pontiac News provides news and opinion articles as a service to our readers. Often these articles come from sources outside of our organization. Where possible, the author and the source are documented within each article. Statements and opinions expressed in these articles are solely those of the author or authors and may or may not be shared by the the Publisher of The Pontiac News, Inc.) 1 THE PONTIAC NEWS • VOLUME 7 - ISSUE 3 EDITORIAL by R. Frank Russell, Publisher 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY “On behalf of The Pontiac News and my Family, I want to acknowledge and pay WHAT’S INSIDE tribute to The Great Dick Gregory for the outstanding contribution that he has made to humanity over the past 9 decades. We also pay homage to a local unsung hero and family friend Page 2 William “Kitty Cat” Hollis (A Man With A Big Heart). Both of these individuals made a Editorial • A Tribute To Dick Gregory positive impact on my life….. May they both rest in Peace!” Page 4 Oakland Schools Accredidation Page 5 A Tribute to Dick Gregory: The Comedian & L. Brroks Patterson Statement On Crash • Protection From Hepatitis A Page 6 Activist for ‘Fighting the Good Fight’ Peters Honored By Vietnam Veterans • Free or before we realize our Universal God the Roberts Shaw Club. Low-Cost Business Classes Offered given potential? We have made immea- With his satirical and audacious Page 7 surable progress that cannot be debat- comedy style, he continuous- Pontiac Exist Receivership ed. That said, we still have a long way ly pushed the envelope with his Page 10 to go. I have no desire to see this all material and performed primar- Black Restaurant Week in Detroit the way through, the dreams I dreamed ily in small black-owned clubs Page 11 about 60 years ago have definitively while working as a postal work- The Pontiac Community Calendar, All Known been realized. To the young folks of er. While performing at the Rob- Activities in Our Great City of Pontiac. all ethnicities I say #staywoke not as a “As I approach my 85th revolution erts Shaw Club in 1961, he caught catchphrase but as a lifestyle. Most of Page 14 around the sun this year, I wonder why the eye of Hugh Hefner. It was the things that are killing us are in our Pontiac looks to It’s Bicentennial has it been so difficult for humankind then when he received his big minds and our daily routines. The way to be kind. So difficult to be loving and break and landed a gig at the Play- we think, the “food” we eat and the lovable. For my militant brothers and boy Club in downtown Chicago. water we drink or so often don’t drink. sisters, please don’t misconstrue lov- He would soon become one of While so many go out and protest the ing and lovable to be weak or submis- the first black comedians to gain small evils, the big evils are ever present sive. Love will always be triumphant acclaim for performing for white and welcomed into our homes. From the over hate. I know I will not be here audiences. top to bottom of my heart I say #stay- forever, nor do I desire to be. I have PUBLISHER & CONTENT EDITOR woke Love you to life, Dick Gregory” Gregory was invited to perform R. Frank Russell seen progress like most cannot appreci- on The Tonight Starring Jack Paar ~ by Dick Gregory March 26, 2017 AFRICAN CORRESPONDENT: ate because they were not there to bear — but he responded to the in- Kofi Annorh witness. I dedicated my life to the move- A native of St. Louis, Missouri, vite by saying he wouldn’t go on CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: ment. By doing so, I never thought I’d Gregory got his start as a stand- unless he was able to sit on the Elaine Smith-Wright (Deceased) • Rev. James Keys • still be here. So many of my friends up comedian after serving in the couch after his routine. He be- Randolph Carter • Adam Polk • Brenda Canty-Carter are not here. They were cut down by a military during the mid 1950s. came the first black performer in- PHOTOGRAPHER & ADVERTISING MANAGER TBD system of hatred and evil. If they were He moved to Chicago to perform vited to sit and talk with the host CIRCULATION MANAGER: Rahim Russell here, they’d see the progress that I see. comedy professionally and would on air after his performance. OFFICE MANAGER: Mary C. Russell The reality is far from perfect, but pro- DESIGNED & TYPESET: Rasheed Shabazz become part of a new genera- In 1964, he penned a book titled foundly better than what daily reality www.fourcolorsonline.com (248) 877-3044 tion of black comedians that in- Nigger which was one of many was for my generation. Young folks if PRINTED BY: Lenawee Media Group cluded Nipsey Russell, Bill Cosby, books he would write. The auto- you are wise you would talk less and TELEPHONE: 248-758-1411 FAX: 248-758-1412 and Godfrey Cambridge. In 1958, biography followed his impover- spend more time listening to the elders PO Box 431412, Suite #1 he opened a night club called the ished childhood and the racism he who saw evil up front and personal ev- Pontiac, MI 48343 Apex Club. The club eventually experienced. eryday. #howlong I’ve been asking this www.thepontiacnews.com closed and a year later he worked [email protected] question for over 40 years! How long as the masters of ceremonies at .....See GREGORY page 12 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PONTIAC NEWS PO Box 431412, Suite #1 Pontiac, MI 48343 248-758-1411 2 Oakland County Sheriff Police Athletic League (PAL) THE PONTIAC NEWS • VOLUME 7 - ISSUE 3 Fall Season Starts September 11th Basketball (ages 9-15) 444(6-8(6-8 grade) grade) • Flag Football Register your child in a PAL league(ages 4-14) today! Cheer/Dance/Tumblingwww.sheriffpal.com 248-858-0775 Coaches & Volunteers Wanted! For additional information email: [email protected] The purpose of the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Coalition Initiative is to implement Michigan’s priority strategies to improve health and reduce obesity by creating healthier communities, expanding prevention activities and empowering people to make healthy choices and adopt health as a core personal value. The expected outcomes include changes in weight status and improvements in healthy eating and physical activity. 3 THE PONTIAC NEWSRandolph • VOLUME 7 - ISSUERandy 3 Carter Oakland Schools Randy Carter is a Pontiac native with incredible love for his city. Randy’s history as a mentor started at the age of 20 with the untimely death of his mother. Randy was going to school at GMI when he got word of his Recognized with mother’s death. He put his education on hold to return to Pontiac and raise his young brothers and sisters to National adulthood. Randy continued his career at General Motors for 37 years working as a Accredidation Senior Engineering Analyst. In 2010, Randy retired from General Motors, Oakland Schools has again however, his love for his city was unwavering. Randy’s passion for keeping achieved accreditation from Ad- District 4 clean and safe for children garnered him a coveted award from vanceED, a nonprofit organiza- the Friends of Pontiac Parks. Randy works hard for his residents and the tion that conducts rigorous on- city of Pontiac. He is the liaison to Pontiac School District where he site external reviews of both local frequently attend events supporting our children! school districts and educational service agencies. The residents of District 4 stand behind our candidate of choice, Oakland Schools received high Pontiac City Councilman Randy Carter! marks in all three categories: teaching/learning impact, leader- ship capacity and resource utiliza- City Councilman Randy Carter is: tion.
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