Complimentary to churches •S/,< -si^/^-f/ Y-j, and community groups jMfnnrtt^ ©pporhmfttj Nefas 2730 STEMMONS FRWY STE. 1202 TOWER WEST, DALLAS, TEXAS 75207 VOLUME 7, NO. 16 December 15-31, 1998 TPA From ft ^^# The Editor r%^-i Chris Pryer No, Kwanzaa is not Merry Christmas! a Black Christmas From the United States Con: Isn't it bad enough that we have dis torted the so-called celebration of the In a season traditionally devot legislators. Republican Majority persist in engaging in this grinding, birth of Christ—at least for now^ we still ed to displaying peace, love and Whip Tom Delay and Democrat divisive and distracting exercise of call it Christmas^ doggedly fighting off goodwill to your fellow man—at Sheila Jackson Lee represented two forcing Bill Clinton out of the pres the encroachment of the graphically con least among the citizenry of a so- idency, then the man in waiting. venient (and socially symbolic) X-mas— opposite poles of opinion. DeLay, to the almost vulgar display of crass com called Christian nation—it is too known on Capitol Hill as "The Vice President Al Gore, will be mercialism we all know as the Christmas bad and too sad that a partisan por Hammer," began counting votes given a huge head start in his cam shopping season? Even that term is much tion of the United States Congress for impeachment fairly early. Some paign for President in the year less a description of the predominant reli has chosen to ignore those senti might argue that as majority whip, 2000. Gore, weaned on privilege gious legacy'in this country than it is an ments. Apparently, the Republican the congressman from Sugar Land, and power as the son of the recent economic term. We have heard so much members of Congress prefer to Texas, was only doing his job. But ly deceased ex-U.S. Senator Al about the impact of the Christmas shop subject the entire nation in their Gore, Sr.—and one who can almost ping season on the Gross Domestic Prod from the Democrats perspective. uct that we feel almost obligated to fulfill exhaustive, vindictive pursuit of call Washington, D.C., his home our part in contributing to the success of proving the president of the Unit town—already seems to have a all the retailers whose bottom lines are ed States guilty of "high huge advantage. Now, made or broken by how well they sell crimes and misde before both houses of during Yuletide. Yes, despite it being win meanors." All this stem Congress cast their ter time, the heat is on. ming from his ill- . votes. Republicans So how wonderful it was when Dr. advised, albeit ado ought to be mindful Maulana "Ron* Karenga, a professor of lescent, tiyst with the of the Christmas African American studies at California State University-Long Beach, originated now infamous for gift they might a "cultural" holiday that is uniquely mer White House give Al Gore. Do African American. (Contrary to popular intern, Monica the Republicans belief, Kwanzaa is not an African holiday.) really want to Lewinsky. Dr, Karenga's intention was to encourage enhance Gore's superi With the House Judi African American families to "restore or position by ousting the and reaffirm our African heritage and ciary Committee reporting hated Clinton? Do Republi culture." What he definitely did not some four articles of impeach cans resent Bill Clinton so much intend was for Kwanzaa to be a kind of ment to the full 435 members, the that they would knowingly hand Black equivalent of the mostly commer media's attention now turns to cialized event we call Christmas. Instead, the White House—its power and how soon a floor vote will come Kwanzaa would serve as a festive, cul DeLay seemed to be hammering prerogatives—to Democrat Al and whether the loyal opposition, tural holiday devoid of the superficial home the implication that those Gore? and burdensome material trappings that also known as Democrats, will be Republicans who might be even many African Americans, still languish allowed a censure resolution. Once remotely entertaining the idea of It's a tangled web that has been ing at the lower levels of the socio-eco the House completes its vote, the voting against the articles of woven. From Clinton's trysts with nomic strata, could not afford. saga will shift to the Senate. That impeachment would pay a dear Monica Lewinsky to Independent I don't think Dr. Karenga ever august body will conduct a trial. political price. Counsel Ken Starr's voyeurism to thought every Black American would The senate's vote will be the last abruptly stop,celebrating Christmas and From the other side of the polit Republican zealots bent on punish replace it with Kwanzaa; however, I don't Constitutional provision leading to ical aisle, Houston's Democratic ing their seemingly indestructible think he intended for Kwanzaa to serve the president's possible removal representative Sheila Jackson Lee and Teflon-like nemisis. Even if the as an economic opportumty for would- from office. joined three of her colleagues in highly improbable occurs and Bill be entrepreneurs either. But slowly, sure Despite Judiciary Chair Henry sponsoring a resolution calling for Clinton is successfully impeached, ly, it seems to be sliding in that direction. At first, it was on a very grass-roots level, Hyde's pledge to be fair and non censure. Democrats have main the plot will only thicken for the this Kwanzaa retailing. Enterprising partisan, the committee votes pre tained all along that whatever Pres Republicans. Black men and women who saw an dictably split along party lines. ident Clinton may have done, it The real issue is not obstruction opportunity to provide the Afrocentric More than party line voting, how- does not rise to the level of a trans of justice or perjury or, at the very wares that could help authenticate the ever^ public disclosure of Republi gression worthy of impeachment. least, a most serious lapse in judg Kwanzaa celebration. Small, handcraft can drafts of articles of impeach In other words, lying about an ment. It's about power—and poli ed items that reflected our African her extramarital liaison is not in the itage. But the "KwanzaaFest" ment came before the President tics. During this Christmas season, grew, procured corporate sponsors, Clinton's lawyers had even com same ballpark as treason. it's too bad the two parties of Con became more commercial, more "main pleted their presentation. So much As this edition goes to press; gress cannot exercise goodwill and stream.' Heck, even JC Penney began to for hearing, or rather listening, we will resist the temptation to pre peace towards each other—for the hustle Afrocentric merchandise in order with an objective ear. dict what the House of Represen good of the nation. to seize the "Kwanzaa* montent. During the Judiciary Commit tatives will do. One thing is for MON Here we go again. tee hearings, two key Texas-based sure, though: If the Republicans r mf,trrtV.g^^i?i^cirriK^^ 0 •/TT^r^gc B^TT7i^.:iT^^^ ^•iii__:-'-»-•-*-•-'-? 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Ultimately, the Fund ing of working capital for expansirn, equip Giddings elected South Africa and moderated a workshop on is expected to grow to $25 million with par ment acquisition, construction, or any com global climate change. ticipation by other financial institutions in bination of the three. The investments will V.P. of NOWL *I applaud the wonderful work that Texas. generally range from $50,000 to $500,000, has been done by NOWL to prepare women Kenny Jastrow, chairman of Guaranty with terms running from five to 15 years. Rep. Helen Giddings was recently to run for elected office as well as to Federal Bank and president of its parent The Texas Mezzanine Fund will be a elected vice president of the National Order advance to leadership roles once they are company, Temple-Inland, Inc. said the pro for-profit organization, with proceeds rein of Women Legislators, a non-partisan orga elected," Giddings said. "The organization posed fund and the thrift institutions back vested in the Fund or used by its member nization of more than 1,000 members that has been a vital resource to state legislators ing it are the right combination to fulfill this institutions for their community improve need. "With operations throughout the was founded in 1938 to serve the needs of in debating issues and exchanging infor ment programs. The group has ^ed for des slate, we saw need for an organization that ignation as a Community Development women elected to public office in the Unit mation. could invest in minority-owned and small Financial Institution and will continue to ed Stales. Giddings was elected vice presi "The past 60 years have been wonder businesses, and help to create jobs in low-to secure additional commitments from thrift dent at the 60th annual conference held in ful I believe NOWL's greatest potential will be realized in the future and I am pleased to moderate-income areas across Texas - organizations throughout Texas. Charleston, S.C Nov. 21-25. whether in large cities or small towns," Jas Due to her success at passing initia be a part of charting the course of the future for NOWL, "she added. trow said. 'Texas savings banks and sav tives that impact Texas, NOWL asked Gid ings associations, which traditionally have Reward offered in dings to present two of her landmark pieces had strong roots in the communities they of legislation." In the Texas House, she serve, clearly are the institutions to create fought for and obtained passage of legisla Small Business this new investment tool.' death of Schepps tion that would block liquor interests from placing stores within 1,000 feet of schools. Fund Established The Texas Mezzanine Fund Inc. will be Dairy employee Secondly, Giddings authored legislation managed by the Southern Dallas Develop ment Corporation, which developed the that established the Read to Succeed pro A statewide fund to encourage busi Schepps Dairy has posted a $10,000 new organization's structure along with gram which contained the statewide read ness growth and maximize employment reward for the information leading to the Guaranty Federal Bank. SDDC is national ing initiative goal for the state. opportunities in underserved and dis arrest and indictment of the suspect(s) ly recognized for its effort to assist busi responsible for the murder of Maceo This legislation will allows schools to tressed communities throughout Texas has been created by Guaranty Federal Bank, the nesses, create jobs and stimulate economic Yarbough. administer reading diagnostic testing to its Office of Thrift Supervision and the South- growth in Southern Dallas. Yarbough was shot and killed while students, K-2, and established a child- em Dallas Development Corporation. The Texas Mezzanine Fund will make sitting in his car in the driveway of his resi designed license plate to assist in the fund investments and loans to businesses that dence at 814 Meadowheath Lane at approx ing of the reading initiative. Giddings was The $10 million Texas Mezzanine may not qualify for traditional bank financ imately 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 10,1998. featured discussing both initiatives in a Fund, initially underwritten by Texas sav ing. To qualify for a Texas Mezzanine loan, Anyone with information about this CNN town hall symposium. Making ings banks and savings associations, will be launched in January 1999 as a statewide a business must be located in a BaiUi Enter offesnse is asked to call the Homocide Unit Democracy Work:. Restoring Hope at Community Development Financial Insti prise Act census tract, a Bank CDC Invest of the Dallas Police Department at 214-670- Home. tution. Guaranty Federal Bank has commit ment Area or be committed to employing 1633. Due to her extensive work in promot ted to invest S5 million, or 50 percent of the low - to moderate-income residents. The MON ing international cultural and educational fund's investment wiU facilitate the financ
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You even read about it here. "Last Dance" and "Bad Girls." And even Congratulations to Nichele Hoskins, During a recent visit to University of though "Last Dance" is on my request list Fort Worth Star-Telegram staff writer and Now, when the National Association North Texas to speak to a journalism for my last dance, there's a lot more we former board member of the Dallas-Fort of Black Journalists voted to hold their class/ journalism professor Dr. Meta can hear from the talented diva. Worth Association of Black Communica annual national convention in Seattle, Carstarphen and I went to lunch at an And,, while I was disappointed, I tors. She has accepted a job with Heart Wash., even after the state passed an anti- Italian restaurant near campus. As I told wasn't totally surprised. After all, the and Soul magazine, as the fitness editor. affirmative action initiative, many were Dr. Carstarphen about the station, I beck word was out before the hiring was done Nichele will be right in the nation's capi- troubled because they wanted to support oned for a waiter to come over and I that Magic 102 wanted folks who did not tol, sitting close by mentor G eorge Curry, NABJ, but they didn't want to compro asked him what station were we listening sound ethnic. Forget how ethnic the editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine ... mise their values. Well, some are remain to. He immediately began praising music sounds, the on-air personalities GIna Redmond did a wonderful job co- ing true to the struggle. They realize they Magic 102. This was Week One of the had to be cut from a different pattern, or hosting Good Morning Texas, For some need to attend the convention, it being an new format and the radio in the restau at least sound like it. reason, despite rave reviews, she was not election year, but have decided to funnel rant was tuned to 102.1. While discussing the racial make-up selected to replace Paula McClure. But as Ultle money as possible into the state's Every car I got into had its radio of the on-air personalities, the Dallas-Fort she's doing okay, just awaiting the birth of economy. V^enever possible, they will tuned in to Magic 102. Other radio sta Worth Association of Black Communica her second child!!! Congratulations to give that money to Black businesses. Still, tions are paying attention. There were a tors has decided to examine the station Clarice Tinsley, celebrating 20 years at there are others who are planning gather number of management meetings and even more closely. Owned by Chancellor KDFW-TV. DFW/ABC will be recogniz ings at Starbucks and other establish rumblings. Media, Magic 102 will join a list of radio ing Clarice in the near future ,., Good ments, as though the debate never I was comparing the station to one in stations that are being monitored to deter Morning Texas' Yvette Blair is a perform occurred. I'm still cussing and fussing. New York City, the one that wakes you mine if they are equal opportunity ing artist with the city of Dallas' Neigh One journalist e-mailed me and told me up in the morning with Isaac Hayes, live, employers, in all areas of the company. borhood Touring Program. Each year that 1 talked a good talk now I needed to as an on-air personality! Then in the after they have a showcase where all the artists walk the walk and quit my job with my noon, you hear the melodic voice of Speaking of changes in radio, a lot of spend about 15 minutes demonstrating White boss and go to work for the Black Valerie Simpson and her talented hus changes are going on in the metroplex. their talent at an open all-day showcase. Press. Obviously, the brother doesn't band Nick Ashford. You know, of Ashford Numerous calls have been made to VIOO On December 5, Yvette really performed know me. Trust that I gave him a different and Simpson fame. regarding the release of long-time on-air at the Majestic Theater... Looking for a perspective for future reference. It's a • But then the comparison came to an personality and area favorite Scott West. job??? Calvin Carter of the Suburban Tri shame people want to forget that we are abrupt halt as the day came to unveil And then, most recently, KRNB105 dot 7 bune is looking for an editorial assistant. fighting racism. It was Dr. Martin Luther Magic 102's line-up of on-air personali released morning show host Steve Give him a call at 972.286.4000.. .-TTic Dal King, Jr. who said Black people have 10- ties. Woods. With the firing of Roland Martin las Examiner is looking for an editorial day memories. If I were the only person disappoint from KRLD recently and the earlier firing assistant and a full-time reporter. Call How quickly we forget. of Joyce King of KVIL, African American ed, I would just keep on trucking. But 214-651-7066 .,. Prayers for Yvonne St. MON reporters are noticeably absent from news there's a different type of rumbling going John's father, who is ill. Yvonne has been radio, but people have been commenting Cheryl Smith is president of the Dallas/Fort Worth on. People love the music; there's a good in this market for two decades, keeping on that situation long before the most Association of Black Communicators and the host of mix, even though, as I said before, the sta the airwaves hot. She's over at VIOO, recent firings. I guess we could get excit Reporters Roundtableon KKDA-AM (730). Tune in on tion could play more Teena Marie, Don- where she also hosts a talk show... psy Sunday momingat 8:00, immediately following Minis ed when there are one or two, but that just nie Hathaway, the Whispers, the Escorts, chologist Dr. Brenda Wall can be heard ter Louis Farrakhan's address. means we have to work harder to stress the Moments and James Brown. on KRLD. Tune in Saturday evenings at 7 Dallas South Jokae Bookstore Dooney's Lcwisville Barnes & Nobles Grahams Barber Shop 3917 Camp Wisdom #107 620 E Camp Wisdom Lewisville Library 3909 S. Cooper/I-20 2612 MLK Blvd. 1197 W. Main Pleasant Grove DeSotQ Fort Worth Dallas Black Chamber Inspiring Body of Christ DeSolo Library Macedonia Baptist Church Bookslop of Commerce 820 S. Buckner 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 4801 Hulen 2838 MLK Blvd. Irving Bank One Lancaster Barnes & Nobles Omni American Credit Union Common Ground Credit Union 1S33S. Buckner Keys of Life Books, Etc. Irving Mall 2330 Rosedale 3741 AilanU @ Romine 1318 N. Dallas Nations Bank Le Chic Salon Black Bookworm TVo Podners 1S20 Buckner Cedar Valley Community College 1433Bcllline 605 E. Berry St #114/1-35 1441 Robert B.CulIum 330 N. Dallas St. James AMETcmplc CarrolUon Black Chamber of Commerce Oak Cliff 200 N.Jim Miller Road Grand Prairie Keller Springs Baptist Church 3607 Rosedale Friendship Wesi Baptist Church SL John's Baptist Church 3227 Keller Springs Jane D. Tiimer Rec. Ctr. Bank One - Dunbar 616 W.Kicsl Blvd. 1701 W. Jefferson 6424 Elam Rd. Richardson 6040Ramcy Nations Bank First State Bank Barnes &. 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Collins/Arkansas Lane iMr.i-nRvtJKTSEc.aaroiS'; (msW utmr/a i^^s^i^^snmE In The News also challenged him to assist in the overall Wing Stop opens in Dallas i: economic development of Southern Dal Black History Makers ofTomorrozo essay contest The dream of reluming to Oak Cliff as an las. : McDonald's of Greater North Texas is look also receive special recognition at the Dal-J entrepreneur is now a reality for Calvin "This is a special day for Wing Stop, ing for high school seniors who demon Golden, owner of Wm$ Stop Restaurant las Urban League's annual banquet in Feb^ but this is just the beginning. Golden said. strate leadership, character, community ruary ' • ,,• j on Camp Wisdom Road. Golden, who "Not only is Wmg Stop committed to pro recently celebrated the store's grand open viding quality products and exceptional service for the 1999 McDonald's Black His "McDonald's strives for unique proi ing, was welcomed back by many sup customer service, we are also dedicated to tory Makers of Tomorrow program pre gramming that recognizes teens who ar^ porters from the business commumty, who the economic development of this com sented in conjunction with the Dallas role models at school and in their commu^ munity- I am currently looking Urban League. Now enteringits 12th year, nit}'," said McDonald's Owner/Operator I . -i at opening additional stores in the program recognizes college bound and Public Relations ChairmanRuben ¥lch A '^ the Enterprise Zone, and uith high school seniors who exemplify excep- res. "The McDonald's Black History Mak-| ''' V ^ the help of organizations such Honal work in their classrooms and com ers of Tomorrow program is designed to '^ as SDDC, I believe the possibil munities. help those who intend to make positive ities are tremendous." Interested shjdents can enter the Black contributions in the future.". : i -, :.-. In 1997, Golden started History Makers of Tomorrow program by The deadline for entering the scholar'^ •' out as Director of Franchising submitting an application and a 500-word for Wing Stop, Inc. wth Dallas ship essaycontcstisjan. 8,1999. To receive restaurateur Antonio Swad. essay titled "How I Plan to Make an Impact an application, contact your local high Together Swad and Golden on Black History." Ten $1,000 scholarships school counselor or call Michael Ross at . designed a concept for the Oak will be awarded. Winning essayists will 214-528-S03S. , . :. 0^ . Cli£f marketplace that is differ ent from the other chains in the Gholstonnafned Minority Achiever j'i^i^'^^-K., • • area. •- OmniAmerican Federal Credit Union's recognized for her involvement in Fort Calvin and Shelia Golden of Wing Stop LaRonda Gholston, assistant vice presi Worth's Renaissance Cultural Center and dent in the Polytechnic Heights office, the Fort Worth Heritage Committee.' • •] Career Development Organization accepting has been recognized as one of the 1998 Actor and duector Edward James Olmosj 1999 mterttships YMCA Minority Achievers. The YMCA ad advocate for clxildren around thd of Metropolitan Fort Worth honors world, was present to introduce the 1993 INROADS, Inc. a nation not-for-profit Selection preference for INROADS/Dal- minority professionals each year who YMCA Minority Achievers at a banquet career development organization, aeat- . las-Fort Worth, Inc. goes to African have made a commitment to work with heldNov:16. : : I ed to prepare minority.youth for profes-: American,: Hispanic American and disadvantaged, minority youth, OmniAmerican Federal Credit sional career in business and industry, is Native American youth with a "B" or bet Gholston was recognized specifical Union is a S530 million credit union proi currently accepting applications for 1999 ter average, demonstrated leadership ly for her participation in the Mitchell viding financial services to over 150,000 intemsWps. 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I tell that to all my A voice that really coimts ism shows. We have all been lumped in people all the time. Half of my job is help together and it's hard to differentiate ing you get to where you are trying to go. Kimherly Godivin-Wehh is new news director at NBC 5 yourself, and that is our challenge, as jour By Sherelyn Roberts paper, and Fox, which is strongly nalists, to stand up and say we are going What is the most difficult part of your entrenched in news. Anyone in the com to be different and here's why we are job and what do you like most? As the media struggles with accusatiojispetitiv e aspects of the news business going to be different We are not Inside Edi ofbeinguuelhical trivial and out of control inwoul d see this as a great opportunity to tion or Jerry Springer. [Our] challenge is toBalancin g family and work. What I do its coverage of news stories, Kimberly Godcome in and really make a difference. tell people who we are and make the dif requires a lot of time. It is a 24-hour job. I win-Webb, the newly arrived Vice President of ference. At some point our heads got big have a husband and two little girls. It gets News at KXAS-TV (Channel 5) in Fort Has the news business changed, espe and we thought we could do what we hard sometimes but I have been blessed to Worth feels tlie role ofjoumalists is pretty simcially in the way news is presented, since wanted to do and now we have to listen to love my job„.you never quite reach a bal ple: They must be thorough, acairate and fair.yo u first started? our audiences...our viewers, and really try ance. Life is like a river,i t flows and some Godwin-Webb, a native of New York City to toe the line. We still have to make sto times you have to give more time to this, by way of Panama City, Fla., is no stranger Wheto n I first started as a journalist, we ries interesting and that is a line that has to and you make more quality time for that, the television news profession. Armed withmad a e the mistake of thinking we were be walked everyday. The critics are right and right now that's where I am. I really Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast high and mighty and could do what we in that some of us may have gone a little spend 12-13 hours a day in the office. In Journalism from her father's alma over that line in the past, but we are the mornings I spend time with my mater, Florida A SfM University, God being held accountable for it But daughters and I try to make that quality win Webb set out on a television news "X working in the newsroom, I don't time. At night when I go home, I give careerpath tliat groomed lierfor her pre see an overall effort to make people them their baths before they go to bed and sent position. She did reporting, pro really mad, or do things unethical. I I make that quality time and then on the ducing and anchoring for WTAE in think the majority of journalists are weekends you really have to say Simday Pittsburgh, Pa., WPTV in West Palm still ethical and moral and want to is family day. We go to church and I just Beach, and WTXL in TallaJiassee. She do fair, accurate and thorough take that time. This is our day. When I worked as an executive /lews producer reporting. It's just a matter of being look at all the hours in the week, I realize at WNBC in New York, assistant Jiews accountable. I spend more hours here at work but I director at WCAU in Philadelphia and, spend more quality time at home. Just this until recently, news director at WOIO What do you tell students, minor morning I was thinking about children in Cleveland. •^••\ •••• ity students in particular, about and what is going on with them these getting into the broadcast news days...what's wrong. My parents MON talked with Godwin-Webb industry? , divorced when I was young but I remem about her new job, its dmllenges and the ber when my Mom came home, I really changes she feels must be made in the wanted to please her and have things news industry in gaieral. The first thing we have to realize is no one is going to give us anything. straight for her so she didn't have to The main concern I have about jour worry about things like that when she got What made you decide to come to home. I cooked and we tried to clean the* the NB C affiliate in Fort Worth? nalism students in general but it is something we definitely have to house for her. We were just like that I pay attention to as minorities is a think about children today and they just I think the timing was just right. good command of the English lan don't have that kind of respect for their KXAS is a great station and it was a guage and strong writing skills. A parents. We have to get back to the old great opportunity to come into a lot of us think because we look way of doing things. We have allowed market on the move. A station that is good—we get our hair done and children to have too many choices. What a strong No. 2'and in a position to make a thought was right, and tell people what we have a great presence—we are going I like most about my job is that it changes Strong run for No. 1. It was a challenge we thought they should know, and we to fake our way through it, and you just everyday and I don't know what those that I liked and said 'this is great.' Also, to decided what would go on television. can't. You have to perfect the skills of the changes are. You come in and news just come back to NBC. KXAS is now an NBC- Now we have to answer to the people trade.„writing, and [having] a good com happens and that is exciting. It gives you owned and operated station, so to come more. I think that is very good. People mand of the English language. That's a certain kind of energy. You just have to back and work for NBC network with all keep us honest. It is no more mighty jour what you should start with no matter be flexible, and it taps into your creativity the exciting things that they have going nalist. You have to be fair, thorough and what you want to do in journalism. because you have to react to situations on—CNBC, MSNBC—the career oppor accurate in your reporting. You have to and if s never a dull moment tunities could be endless. The Dallas-Fort tell stories about people. I think that is the Tlie second thing [is]...we have a lot Worth area is a great area right now. Peo difference now. We are more in touch vnth of anchors and reporters, African Ameri ple are moving here, construction is our audiences, and listening to our audi cans., Hispanics and Asians...It is impor What changes would you like lo see in everywhere...it's a happening town. I just ences. That's the way I manage. I'm a very tant that we be more open to manage the news format at KXAS? said, 'Why not'? We have two young people-oriented manager. I think all our ment...to be behind-the-scenes decision daughters, but they are resilient,s o it was stories should be stories about people. makers because that is where...your voice Right now, I am looking at our research easy for us to make the move. The eco That it should not be officialdom telling really counts. When you come in as a and looking at our audience. It all gets nomic growth here is great Just looking at us what to do and [that] this is the way it reporter you do have a voice but you can back to my platform, which is we need to the housing values...boy, you get a lot for should be. We have to take stories and ask be assigned to any story. When you are a give people what they want to see, so we your money compared to the northern people how they affect their lives. The manager, you help make decisions...what need to know who our audience is and we states. entire [field] of journalism is going in that kinds of stories we are going to cover. If s need to program to that audience. We [direction]. You look at even bigger shows important that we stay open minded to need to tell interesting stories..,be great that Not just that "I want to be on TV" storytellers, and that will be the backbone How do you compare the markets here like Dateline and 60 Minutes...ihose are all people stories. but "I want to affect what goes on TV." I of our shows. On a personal level, I will with other markets you have worked in? feel I have been put in this position for a get involved in the community. I need to reason...and one of the main reasonsi s for Critics view journalists as having a lack know the movers and shakers of the com I have only been here about a month, but me to help lift someone else up. Booker T. "of ethics. What is your opinion about munity. Just get to know people...you there are great news stations here Washington once said, "The best way to journalists, especially their coverage of cannot serve a community if you are not a entrenched in news tradition. KXAS has lift oneself up is to help lift someone else." high-profile stories? part of it been here 50 years. Then you have WFA A, I really believe that. Everywhere I go, it is which is a Belo station with the Belo news MON my duty to mentor somebody and help The line has been grayed a little bit with mm^o Efegpmfcn ?>5g.\, ,-fe^n? z::3 ] throughout the decade. This directly Negro Improvement Association, the The Harlem Renaissance reflected a migration from the South, National Association for the Advance where the lynching of Blacks, a boll wee ment of Colored People and the Socialist Part 2 vil infestation (in the cotton crop) and a African Blood Brotherhood were also By Russell D. Shockley, BS.Ed. Phillip Fayton, who filled the building depressed job market conspired to make functioning organizations in existence at with reliable Negro tenants willing to pay the Southern region very inhospitable. the time. The Harlem Renaissance was driven $5 more than any white renter (a com During this decade, Harlem was not By the 1920s, Hariem's borders not only by the artists and writers, but mon practice)- only colonized by Black residents, but extended from 130th to 145th Streets and also by the economic and sociological Street by street, the indigent Harlem also by their social, political and profes from Madison Avenue to Eighth Avenue. forces of the early 20th century. It was no residents organized to fight the influx of sional organizations, including the There was even the meagerest begin coincidence that the Harlem Renaissance Blacks. The Harlem Home News, in 1911, Masons, the Elks, the churches, the nings of Black ownership (about 80 per began in the wake of World War II, warned the homeowners that they must National Urban League, Black national cent of 135th Street between Lennox and thrived through Prohibition and died "wake up and get busy before it is too late ists. Black newspapers and the YMCA. Seventh Avenue). with the onset of the Depression. Harlem to repel the Black hordes that stand ready Harlem's Black caberet culture had Business ownership and manage was shaped by urbanization, emigration to destroy homes and scatter the fortunes its beginnings in 1910 with the afternoon ment ran along ethnic lines: the salons and the employment trends of the 1920s. of the [wjhites living and doing business tea and cocoa, accompanied by Ragtime were run by the Irish, the restaurants by The section of Manhattan known as in the heart of Harlem." The Harlem music Barron Wilkins, a pioneering busi the Greeks, ice and fruit stands by the Harlem was originally settled by the Properly Owners Protective Association nessman, transformed these sober affairs Italians and the grocery stores and hab Dutch and, in succeeding eras, was even urged residents to take their stand into Tango Teas where one could not only erdasheries by the Jews. To all of this the inhabited by the Germans, the Irish and by building a 24-foot-high fence at 136th watch professionals dance the Tango, but poet ClaudeMcKay remarked, "The only the Jews. Street in hopes of repelling the increasing could also enter the dance floor or pur Negro business, excepting barber shops, The first uptown Negro settlement number of Blacks moving to the area. chase alcohol nearby. were the churches." can be pinpointed to an apartment at 31 The "Black Belt," as it later became Simultaneously, with the establish MON ment of Harlem as the Black Mecca, polit W. 133rd St, in 1905, The combination of known, ran along the urban corridor RussellD. Shocidey is the director of Ethnic Notes. For economic depression, a housing glut and between Fifth and Seventh Avenues in ical organizations proposed their strate lecture or presentation infammtion, call or write Ethnic a murder within the apartment house left the low ISOs-numbered blocks. By 1914 gies for "race building.' Chief amongst Notes, do MON. many rooms available for rent. The own Black residents lived within a 23-block them was Marcus Garvey and his African ers then turned to a Black realtor name area and the numbers continued to grow nationalist movement. The Universal ,-, '4i '^^ •' ir* 'T* i-^'' f •,• %< r-^ ri- o CT • rJ .w '^ '^r-i t-:" •••" CONCORDE LXi •'•Z^ '*• v'l Si ' " 11, 3,2L V6 • LOW-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL • AERODYNA;^IC DESIGN • LEATHER-TRi;Ay£D SEATING •»:• ;!•*,,= ••am. ',^,- if .y r~—iMHiaiEi" tography consultant and co-editor of the 1997 book The 'Net never "The Electronic Privacy Papers." "You can easily Get those PROFITS imagine in 20 years a candidate being asked about a conversation he had in a chat room while he was in •^^Moving! forgets college. We're becoming a world where everything is Contact MON's Advertising Everything you've ever posted online recorded." MON 214-606-7351 could come hack to haunt yon someday ByJ.P. Lasica This is a partial reprint of an article tJiat first appeared in the online inag- azine Salon. Our past now follows us as never before. For centuries, refugees sailed the Atlantic to start new lives; Easterners pulled up stakes and moved west. Today, reinvention and second chances come less easily: You may leave town, but your elec ^ marm mm mfiML tronic shadow stays behind. We often view the Internet as a communications medium or an information-retrieval tool, but it's also a powerful archiving technology that takes snapshots of our digital lives—and can store those fleeting images forever. Not only are official documents and consumer profiles accumulating, but the very essence of our daily online exis tence—oiir political opinions, prejudices, religious beliefs, sexu al tastes and personal quirks—are all'becoming part of an immense, organic media soup that is congealing into a perma nent public record. What is different about the digital archiving phenomenon is that our beliefs, habits and indiscretions are -•^'0//%-7'. being preserved for anyone to see—friends, relatives, rivals, -^-\ '.-1 ,/i X- ',/- • -..-^ "• ••i. . . •• ^ • f^ ^'-^f lovers, neighbors, bosses, landlords, even obsessed stalkers. Take all those homespun Web pages out there. People assume that their home pages disappear once they pull the plug. Not necessarily: While your browser may report a "404: File Not Found" when you call up an offline Web page, those pages live on in other electronic nooks and crannies. Since 1996, the Inter -. t net Archive, a kind of digital warehouse, has been trolling the V- i Web and hoarding everything it comes across—text, images, i i ; * 1 • .. { sound clips. Every two months, it scoops up the entire Web and 1 . < ; stores the results on its virtual shelves. It has preserved my ^-..-.. expired site, and it may well have yours. Bulletin board messages live on far after the threads peter out. The messages we send to the Internet's 33,000 newsgroups often fall off the edge of Usenet after a week or so, but the post ings live on in databases like Deja News and the Internet Archive. Mailing lists, where people toss off casual correspondences as if writing to a close-knit group of friends, are often archived for all the world to see. Marie Coady, a freelance writer in Wobum, •- ^^: Mass., was appalled to discover that her messages to online- »:•.< news, a small, cozy listserv of 1,350 news professionals, had been posted on the Web and summarily stored by dozens of search n a ii VoMr [F[?D®[ni{o]D^ G^@og)[hi[®©[rGT](2)(s)®] (al]@[® ©[nji][iinlOi][rDO©Sl\^D(Q)[n] ©OiAipglOil^. 99 IMSI^^^^nm^l^M USPS. L^^^Tj^sniSE '^::W'^'-:i:r.'.^...^. nmrtgVto^^faTi^rmlWiS'r^^w; o »^B ?^^ ff!fef^ilfepTTg^j;^.?lg^ ]; W0m.\ ince 1966, Kwanzaa has been enthusiastic crowds of continuing as a series of European observed as an African-Amer greeted King, colonies; the teaching of Black history in ican spiritual holiday by more Carmichael • and public schools; the use of a capital N in than 13 million people world McKissick. King's "Negro," and the end of lynching. wide. Focusing on the tradi anthem, "We ShaU The 1920 convention also unveiled a new tional African values of fami Overcome" was flag of red, black and green. Red, the first ly, community responsibility, commerce drowned out by of the three horizontal stripes, stood for and self-improvement, Kwanzaa's lan SNCCs version of the the blood lost in the pursuit of liberty. guage, symbols and rituals are a colorful song, "We Shall Over Black, the middle color, symbolized and celebration of a heritage and culture that run." And near Green honored Black people. The third and bot hearken to motherland Africa. In the wood, Miss. tom stripe, green, represented the expan African language Kiswahili, Kwanzaa Carmichael's cry of sive, green lands of Africa. means "first fruits of the harvest." The 'Black Power* was The flag introduced in 1920 by Mar weeklong celebration reaffirms African- returned with enthusi cus Garve/s UNIA is the same flag used American people, their ancestors and cul astic approval. The in toda/s Kwanzaa celebrations. These ture. call of "What do you same colors are also found in the nation want?" was answered al flags of Libya, Kenya and Afghanistan. Origins by "Black Poweri" Many other African flags use the red and black in combination with either yellow Pan-Africanism, the idea of uniting McKissick noted, or white. all people of African origin, first emerged "1966 shall be remem Dr. Maulana Karenga, the father of Kwanzaa. in the early 20th century. Its re-emer bered as the year we Africa. Founded in 1914 in Garvey's Preparing for Kwanzaa gence in the mid 1960s, however, left our imposed status as Negroes and native Jamaica, the UNIA grew to sever stemmed from frustrations borne by the became Black Men.. .1966 is the year and al hundred thousand members, most of More than anything else, Kwanzaa civil rights struggle. the concept of Black Power." News of whom were American citizens. While is a family celebration. Reinforcing the Despite victories in desegregating Carmichael's chant made national head only Black men and women could join bonds between parents and children, public accommodations, public educa lines and gave rise to a new era. UNIA, Garvey insisted that the organi views and values shared are designed to tion and the legal assurances provided by On Dec. 26,1966, Dr. Maulana Ron zation existed not to "hate other men, but foster self-consciousness and support for dvil rights legislation, the lives of the vast Karenga, a professor at California State to lift ourselves, and to demand respect African American people. To fully enjoy majority of African-Americans in the Universit/s Long Beach campus, formu from all humanity. In,its day, UNIA was the seven-day celebration that begins on 1960s had not changed. At Howard Uni- lated the first African American spiritual the largest-ever Black-American organi Dec. 26, plans and assignments are versit/s 1965 commencement. President holiday. The seven-day celebration zation. encouraged. Lyndon Johnson conceded that.. ."for encouraged people to think about their During its 15-year existence, UNIA From early to mid December, assign the great majority of Negro Americans— African roots as well as their present day and Garvey believed that black econom tasks for the celebration. As each family the poor, the unemployed, the uprooted American life. Based on a theory called ic development was at the core of all member is assigned a specific task, the and the dispossessed — they Kawaida, the holida/s premise was meaningful strides. UNIA's international family unit is strengthened by coopera are still another nation. that social revolutionary voice was a weekly newspaper, the tion and shared experiences. Family Despite the court change for Black America Negro World. In 1919, two other eco members can share in gathering or mak orders and laws, can be achieved by the act nomic developments occurred. The ing the celebration's symbols: despite the legisla of revealing and disclos Black Star Line, a commercial steamship tive victories and ing individuals to their line was formed to foster trade between Bendera Ya Taifa — flag of the Black the speeches, for , cultural heritage. Africa, the West Indies and the United Nation. them the walls are The Kawaida theory States. The line served Black businesses rising and the gulf is espoused a trio of con Muhindi — ears of com: one for each widening." cerns that would enhance child in the family; or one, single ear if Less than a year later, revolutionary social change OA there are no children. in the summer of 1966, a failed for the masses of Black Americans. assassination attempt on the man who The first to be addressed was the major Kikombe Cha Umoja Communal integrated the University of Mississippi, exploitation of Black America during the Unity Cup. James Meredith, signaled just how wide months of October, November and the separation President Johnson spoke December. As consumers. Blacks all too Kinara •— candleholder for seven can of really was. often bought others' images and ideas. dles (The Kinara is not to be confused On the second day of what was to be Kawaida's second concern was that Black with the Jewish menorah, a religious a 225-mile march from Memphis, Tenn., Americans needed their own holiday. As symbol holding eight candles.) A to Jackson, Miss., Meredith was shot. As traditionally observed, America's major Kinara may also be made from a 2x4 civil rights leaders discussed with him holidays did not relate to the growth or piece of wood or driftwood with how best to resume the march, sharp ide essence of Black Americans. The third and was crewed by Black sailors. This screw-in candleholders (carried in ological differences became apparent. Dr. area of concern was largely contempla same year, the Negro Factories Corpora most hardware stores). Martin Luther King, Jr., the NAACFs tive. According to Prof. Karenga, tion was formed to manage UNIA laun Roy Wilkins and the Urban League's reassessment, reclaiming, remembrance, dries, restaurants, tailoring and millinery Mishumaa Saba — seven candles in Whitney Young all continued to support resurrection and rejuvenation were all establishments, a printing press, and a any creative match using the colors of nonviolent protest. However, two other principles embraced by Bbck Americans' factory that manufactured Black dolls. red, black and green. (Examples: three leaders — Floyd McKissick of the Con ancestors. Moreover, their adherence to By 1920, UNIA's convention attract red, three green and one black; or two gress of Racial Equality (CORE) and these principles enabled them to endure ed 25,000 people to New York's Madison red, two green and three black. Stokely Carmichael of the Student Non slavery, racism and oppression. Square Garden. During the month-long violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Karenga's Kawaida theory parallels convention, a Declaration of the Rights of Mazao — crops; i.e., fruits and veg —questioned the effectiveness of nonvi an earlier 20lh century freedom move the Negro Peoples of the World was etables, placed in a plain straw basket olence, as well as the strategic value of an ment. Marcus Garve/s Universal Negro drafted and approved. Among its items or a bowl; however, never a cornu all-Black march. Improvement Association (UNIA) of concern, the declaration called for: copia, which is a Western symbol. When the march resumed, large and espoused Black nationalism, self-help- Africa to belong to the Black race instead and a spiritual, if not physical return to Continued on next page I i^.'^J^4*J.J.lJ: -^•^i-'•-i•'•\.^'•>.^^•^>.''.'>.•.•'.•^.*.>.^.tt*^^^^i^%.\.i^.•^l•<'••»•^^:y.*^)>:.i•^.^^^^ t--'- iifri@>iaiit^ J Contlnuod from previous page cipline the mind and uplift the spirit. Mkeka — a placemat, preferably one Other home decorations should - Jan. I, Imani (Faith) made of straw; an African print doth reflect an African motif, repeating the — to believe with is an acceptable substitute. main colors of red, black and green. all our heart in our Streamers, balloons, cloths, flowers and people, our par •'2=i, Tambiko—water and soil prints can be tastefully displayed. ents, our teachers, African art and sculpture may be dis ourleadersandthe > i 7^ Zawadi—gifts shared during Kwan played as well. righteousness and zaa. Begin making and/or selecting victory of our > struggle. gifts that are enriching, affordable and The Seven Principles > • \ of an educational or artistic nature. Z^ Following the ? Traditionally, gifts should also reflect On Kwanzaa's first day, the Mtume > .^J / the seventh Kwanzaa principle, (leader or minister) calls the family daily greeting, the Kuumba, or creativity. Gifts are most together. When everyone is present, the celebration contin > > often exchanged between parents and Mtume offers the greeting, "Habari ues as follows: i/\^'\y\/\.j^- ^/\/^./\.'\^ <^./^. A /^./\ ^' Gani;" the family responds with children on Kwanzaa's last day, Jan. ^ith '" October of 1997, the U.S. Postal Service Issued the 1; however, gift giving may also be "Umoja." Each day, through January 1st, Prayer - stand- Kwanzaa stamp. shared throughout the seven-day cel the celebration continues, with the prin everyone ebration. ciple for that day serving as the response ing, a prayer is principle for that day On Dec. 19, arrange and display to the Mtume. offered by a family member. Kwanzaa symbols on a low table or on The seven social and spiritual prin On Dec. 31, during the Karamu the floor as follows: ciples are known as the Nguzo Saba. Harambee (Let's Pull Together) — (feast), all gifts can be given. These principles are shared during This call for unity and collective work • Spread the Mkeka (straw mat). Kwanzaa to help us relate to each other is done in unison and in sets of seven Karamu: The Kwanzaa Feast and rebuild our lives in our own images. in honor and re-enforcement of the • Place the Kinara{ candle holder) in They are: Nguzo Saba: Each member raises up The Karamu, a communal and coop the right arm with open hand; while erative effort, is held in the evening. Dec 26, Umoja pulling down the arm, the hand clos Whether the Karamu is held in a home, (unity)—to strive for es into a Rst. community center or church, it is impor and maintain unity in . tant that its room be decorated. A large the family, communi The Kwanzaa Mekeka should be ty, nation and race. Song — can be placed in the center of used at this time. the floor where the Dec. 27, Kujichaguli The Mtume then food is to be placed (self-determination) briefly talks creatively and made — to define our about the concept accessible to all for selves, name our of Kwanzaa, self-service. Prior to selves, create for our- using the theme or focus as a topic. and during the feast, an informative and '£-l:Zi selves and speak for entertaining program should be present ourselves. The Tambiko (libation) — performed ed. Traditionally, the program includes: by an elder. The elder should pour Dec. 28, Ujima (collec the libation using juice or water from Kukaribisha (Welcoming) — Intro tive work and respon the Tambiko set up in honor of our ductory remarks and recognition of sibility) — to build ancestors. distinguished guests and all elders. Some form of cultural expression is Dallas KwanzaaFest celebration, 1992 and maintain our community together; Harambee Symbol — Greeting also offered during this portion of the the center of the Mkeka. secondly, to make our brothers' and should be done by the family mem program. Songs, music, group danc sisters' problems our problems; and ber (preferably a youth) assigned the ing, and poetry readings are examples lighting of the Mushumaa (candle). • Place the Muhindi (ears of com) on thirdly, to solve them together. of the commonly used expressions. either side of the Mkeka. Dec. 29, Ujamaa (cooperative eco Lighting Ceremony — The youth Kuumba (Remembering) — Offers a • Creatively arrange on the Mekeka nomics) — to build and maintain our lights the Mshumaa (candle) for that reflection by a man, woman or child the Zawadi (gifts), Kikombe Cha own stores, shops and other busi- . da/s principle. After the lighting, the of their culture. Umoja (unity cup), Tambiko (water nesses; and to profit together from principle of the day is discussed by and soil), and a basket of Mazao fruit them. every member participating in the Kuchunguza Tena Na Kutoa Ahadi and/or vegetables. ceremony. The discussion should Tena (Reassessment & Recommit Dec. 30, Nia (purpose) — to make as focus on each member's understand ment) — An introduction of a distin- ing of the principle, as well as their • Facing the east, hang the Bendera our collective vocation the building guished guest lecturer or family commitment-and responsibility to Ya Taifa (flag of the Black Nation). and developing of our community in member, followed by a short talk. order to restore our people to their tra practice that principle for the better ment of self, family and Black people. • Place the Mushumaa Saba (seven ditional greatness. Kushangilla (Rejoicing). candles) In the Kinara. Dec. 31, Kuumba (creativity) — to do Harambee — A story, song or object Tamshi la Tambiko (Libation State Practice greeting people by using the always as much as we can, in the way reflective of the da/s principle and a ment) — It is a tradition to pour liba phrase, "Habarl Gani" and its response, that we can, in order to leave our com scripture reading related to the prin tion in remembrance of the ancestors "Nzuri Kwanzaa, Nguzo-" (On the first munity more beautiful and a symbol ciple is shared. The selected item on all special occasions. Water is sug day of Kwanzaa, Dec. 26, the response of the devotion of all African people must reinforce the da/s meaning. gested, as it holds the essence of life. changes to the principle for that day.) to the liberation of the African conti Placed in a communal cup or Tam Begin a week of fasting daily, from nent, and the establishment of a Share Zawadi (gifts) — Gifts can be biko, the beverage is poured in the sunrise to sunset, to cleanse the body, dis nation of Africa ruled by descendants shared in one of two ways. One gift direction of the four winds: north, of slaves from the Western World. can be given each day to reinforce the south, east and west. The Tambiko is C mir;tqm-i(s:ryi^ytTroTi-|y/i;na7fT. c jTmrcf. ?ff^ c iim^?mn^> \f^:^i.it^j^i^ ] then passed among fanxily members struggle, and to the Land we must obtain; one and guests, who may either sip from nation of Black People, with One God of us ijambo Means Hello by Mariel Feelings;- the cup or make a sipping gesture. all, totally united in the struggle for Black Love, Black Freedom, and Black Self-Deter- ^:JC In selectinggifliforchild^ Kwanzaa: An Everyday Resource 6* Instruc- Libation Statement mination. on Kwanzaa: are an interesting^ as well t : tiomUCuidehy David A^Asidersontil^t For the Motherland, cradle of civilization. as educational, cKoice4:TTie following! For the ancestors and their indomitable spir The Karamu always concludes with books are just a partial listing of those:: tKwaiizaa: An African American Celelrration it "Tamshi la Tutaonan/ (a farewell state avaiIablev|\|:'S'V'V'Ht;^^j^^^^^^^^^^ .of Culture and Cooking by Eric Copage : For the elders, from whom we can leant mudu ment) and a call for greater unity. For our youth, who represent thepromisefor jf^e African American 'O^ebrationofKioan-i: "Kiwnmi:ETkrything You AJioays Wanted tomorrow. Regardless of decorationSy selection zaahy Maulana Kafenga.^ :t0,ro: ''^M ?.;•:• M •'to Know but Didn't Know Where to'Ask^ For our people, the original people. of gifts, Karamu location or other Kwan- ; by CedricMcCIester ^ •;;•: • iZ^yy^_ v'^^'^ittt For our struggle and in remembrance of those zaa items, celebrants must keep in mind Vie 'Compiele''Kwanzmi:-...Celebrating Qur '\ who liave struggled on our belialf the goals of this uniquely African Amer Cultural Harvest by Dorothy Winbush? Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa: An Activity Book For Umoja, the principle of unity which ican celebration — to develop self and 'for':Young: Readers,hy Helen Davis sJwuld guide us in all that we do. facihtate a positive Black self-esteem. At •••TTiompson";^';;^^,;: •;: yx;. "•:•• I "n f t.^V.^::;-?'--- For the Creator, who provides all things great its best, Kwanzaa helps to establish a cul and small. Crafts y}6rtr:Kwahzdti^:i-hy}:lKa^ turally-oriented lifestyle that unites all :; My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah'M. generations of Black families. Reynold s Ross, :|, 'y. y. t %^ '^iM::i 'iC' > • ^ •• •• ^• •• • ••• -r Z ;, Newton Chocolate-••;•; y ;:M't ^/•••••^•rii^^nt The Pan-African Pledge Happy Kwanzaa! Tlie Gifts of Kwm^ Siaint I We pledge allegiance to the Red, Black and MON James "yM 3: •^•-l-5 J: J ^y^ li;! P^ •'I £ y lt:S'_ \ X "^•I.T-^Seven::? Candles for; Kwanzaa' by 'Andrea Green, our flag, the symbol of our eternal ;; jDavis.Pinkney y::, ^•-•l^i- v-:;:-^!!" i:<.•^^•iVv Imam's Gift at Kwanzaa:by benise'Bur--. A Karamu feast befitting denPatonr;ral"l:'^^:^'-^'.'''1v;o^ fresh mint and sprinkle over the salad. 2 cans cream of mushroom soup Sprinkle roasted peanuts over the salad. Drippings from the roast turkey Kwanzaa Salt (to taste) By Charlene Crowell Com Pudding Ground black pepper (to taste) This quick and easy to make appe Serves: 10 Oysters (optional) The actual time of a Karamu is far tizer can be made ahead and refrigerated. Cooking time; 35 minutes or until mix less important than the spirit with which As a serving suggestion, offer this tasty ture turns a golden brown Mix celery, bell pepper, cooked com the feast is shared. Whether as brunch or item with crackers and/or vegetables. bread, garlic and onions in a large mixing dinner, a celebration that unifies family This custard-like pudding is a color bowl. Add the onion soup mix, mush and friends is the goal. As with any spe 1 lb. freshlum p crabmeat ful compliment to a Karamu feast or any room soup, turkey drippings, salt, pep cial meal, a menu befitting the occasion is 1/2 cup each of: red bell pepper, fine special occasion. per and optional oysters; mix until ingre in order. The following menus represent ly minced; mayonnaise; onion, finely dients are evenly distributed. Place the suggestions for Karamu feasts. minced 4 cups com, fresh cut from the cob dressing in the neck and interior of the 1 teaspoon each of prepared mustard 1/2 cup of sugar turkey; or pour mixture into a greased or Brunch and fresh lemon juice; hot sauce to 1 teaspoon salt non-stick pan for 30-40 minutes. Fried Chicken taste Ground black pepper to taste Salmon Croquettes 4 eggs, lightly beaten MON Fried Green Tomatoes Mix all the ingredients except hot 2 cups of milk Grits sauce in a bowl. Cover and chill for one 1 /2 teaspoon baking powder Candied Yams hour.Serve chilled on crackers, vegetable 8 tablespoons butter - Broiled Peaches sticks. Offer hot sauce as a condiment Avacado & Cabbage Salad Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Biscuits Avacado & Cabbage Salad Combine the com, sugar, salt and pepper Get those Com Fritters Serves: 8-10 in a large mbdng bowl. Stir in the eggs, Banana Nut Bread Preparation time: 20 minutes milk, and baking powder; mix well. Pour Pound Cake into an 8x8-inch baking dish; dot the top Chilled Coconut Milk & Pineapple Drink This simple salad is a cook's friend. with butter. Bake 30 minutes or until Black-skinned Hass avacados are recom golden brown. Dinner mended. Oyster & Com Bread Dressing Deviled Crabmeat / Smoked Turkey 4 cups finely shredded green or red Serves 12 Baked Ham cabbage Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes ^Moving! 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I City . _State_ I Zip Phone^ MasterCardMsa#_ AT6T i Expiration Date I Signature. 77iM ci'liimn \ipan iifurt iingiiins se'its iptin.\iirtdby ATiTli< tJiiiUir Tr.tuni on itlm/mrniinUaiii'nt ii.iiir (ynhi^te(»nra3i.t.TTliV-..7r^t.:7h o .-ygmt, »;> o j.^ttigauLtrg-. ;i.^^,i.feMii ] is, we're talking about INSIDE the church, few examples of how Christians are aver as a crack head is to crack. Again^ ask You and not outside the church. age. yourself whether you are living like an Consider our text. What catches my Our text says God desires vessel of average Christian, or are you pressing to God attention is the verse that starts off with gold and silver so that He can use them to excel and become a vessel of gold and sil cv Ron Shaw "in a great house..." We are immediately do every good work; however, there are ver, able to be used by God to do every :^U given the context of the subject. We are not far too many Christians who merely are good work. dealing with the world or what's in it; content with making it to heaven and are Whether we are golden vessels is not Vessels (Part 1) rather, we are dealing with the great house not going for the gold. Getting to heaven left up to God, but left up to us. He tells us (the church, or God's family). A variety of should not be your objective as a Christ what to do to become a vessel of honor fit vessels are described as being in the ian. Serving God should be. This scrip for the Master's every good use. He says 1 Samuel 17 house. Some gold and silver, some wood ture, however, suggest that many of us everyone who purges himself from Last month I was talking to a very and clay. Some of them honorable, some will never do anything more than what it these—the wood and clay and dishonor popular local sports figure about various not. Then the apostle Paul, author of the lakes to get by. Stop and think about the able vessels—will be a vessel of honor. subjects of interest: children, parenting, book, says that only those who are honor average church! What comes to mind? In short, average begets average. If and a number of other subjects. Eventual able (gold or silver) can be used by the Then ask yourself, "Am I just an average you want to become a golden vessel, stop ly, the subject about the church and Chris Master to do every good work. If s plain to Christian?" "Is there a difference between hanging with wooden ones. If you want to tian life in the '90s surfaced. This local see that Paul is describing the Christian my service to God and the norm?" be excellent, hang with excellence. You'll sports celebrity, who is an unabashed family and is saying that there are some Average Christians persist in being never get the blessing that golden vessels Christian, asked me, "Ron, what do you Christians that God can't use because they poor managers of what God has put in get by hanging with wooden ones, (We see as the churches greatest challenge of have become—excuse the expression—an their hands; they live above their means. will explore the issue of vessels more next this present age?" Without giving it a sec average Christian. As a result, they stay in financial bondage, time.) ond thought, 1 said, "Changing the way Consider what an "average" Christ believing they cannot give to the work of MON Christians think.' ian does. They attend church only 2.5 the Lord. The average Christian is as Ron Shaw is the pastor of LishtChurcb and can be As I travel and talk to the affluent and times per month. They give $10 each of hooked on this world and its enticements reached 01214-320-5744. the not so affluent, to the highly notable those 2.5 times—they don't tithe. Less than and the totally obscure, I am constantly 20 percent of every church congregation surprised by how average we've become. supports the work of their church through Mediocrity is the terminal illness of the financial giving and/or volunteering their soon-to-be *has been." Our thinking is services. (That's why there is usually a FMENOSHIP average and, as a result, our actions are huge Sunday morning crowd and a small "ATeuer Explain-Your Friends Do Not Need It, average. Our schools produce average daily, weekly, or even monthly, ministry And Your Enemies Will Not Believe Jt Anyway" Subscribe To: students who, in turn, work for average work force.) Most average Christians are companies which, in turn, produce aver frustrated in life. Most average Christians age goods and services. Very few of us are chronic complainers. Most average Minority ©pportunityi Mzm Christians testify of their belief in God and desire to be excellent Most of us are con 1 year (24-Issucs) subscription S50.00 • 1st and 15th of each month tent with being what is considered nor Tiis ability to solve their problems but still MAIL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: mal. A "that's good enough" attitude has experience doubt, fear and worry about them anyway. Minority Opportunity Neu-s g,..^ ..... saturated this society. Why? Because it has 2730 Stemmons Freeway, 1202TowerWest saturated the agent that is supposed to be Think about where you work. I'll bet V/SA DaIhs,Texas 75207 • (972)606-3891 the trend-setter for any society—the there are average Christians who are late church. Jesus said the church (and the for work just as often, and who perform I———— Christians who are its members) is to be to their job just as poorly, as any non-saved 1 Name the world what salt is to food. And like person. 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