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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections & University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Black Voice News by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. September is National A Salute To Sickle Cell Sickle Cell Month BAPAC Holds Riverside Mourns ' Mcclanahan- Powell Reports on Sickle Cell Dinner Bradley .. Thornton Reunion Passing of 'IhisWooklnside.. Chisolm Luncheon September 25, 1982 Fund raiser Mrs. ·McKamey .
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Marcia R. Sawyer has b een graduate of Peabody High Sawyer has had extensive Bernardino Valley College. named the new executive Dir School. She r eceived h er B.A. administrative experience work ector of the Sickle Cell Organiz degree magna cum laude in ing with community • based Sawyer's goal is to have t he ation of the Inland Counties. Her History and English from And p?ograms in New York and Sickle Cell Organization reach appointment was announced re erson College, Anderson, Ind Chicago for the past 6 years. Her the same level of visibility and cently by Dr. Horace Stevens, iana and a master's degree in last position was working at the receive the same amount of President of the Board Of American History from Indiana Newberry library coordinating public support enjoyed by other Directors of the Sickle Cell University, Bloomington, Indi an inner city educational pro· hearth organizations such as the Organization. ana. She is currently a doctorial gram which was a history American Heart and Lung soc candidate in American History program inspired by ''Roots." iety, and American Cancer Soc Mrs. Sawyer , born in Pitts at Northwestern University, She will this year teach iety in Riverside and in San burg, Pennsylvania she is a Evanston, Illinois. Afro-American History at San Bernardino counties. Sickle Cell Poster Child Named National Poster Child t e e e e e e The Sickle Cell Organization a 9:00 a.m. wh n Mayor Ab Sept mb r as National Sickl Sickl Cell annual dinn r on e e t t e t e e er e t of the Inland Counties is proud Brown pr s n s h organiza ion C ll Month. Sh and h par n s September 25th at March Air t r e e e t t to announce t hat t heir local wi h a proclamation ma king will also b sp cial gu s s a the Force Base Officer s' Club. poster child, Lanette Butler , has been selected as National Sickle Cell Poster Child by the Nation al Association for Sickle Cell Disease tn Los Angeles. Lanette, 6, the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. De Wayne of Rubidoux, had been chosen as inland counties poster child in May and her name submitted in competition for the national honor in July. Dr. Horace C. Stevens, Sickle Cell Organization board presid· ent, said, 'We are very pleased and honored that our poster child�ould win over a nation wide field of competitors. W e feel she is truly worthy of the honor." Marcia R. Sawyer Lanette will represent both organizations at official funct ions during the next 12 months. The national honor possibly includes a trip to the White House to meet President Ronald Reagan. Lanette will be a special guest at Riverside City Hall on Wednesday, September 8, 1982
¥0TE LANETTE BUTLER, 6, of Rubidoux has been given Poster Child. Riverside Is proud of Lanette! the honor of being selected for the National Sickle Cell Elihu M. Harris Maxine Waters Assemblyman Assemblywoman Natural Gas Policy Act, passed by Congress in 1978 and te red by the G as C 0: C aII S F r :�:::� Federal Energy Regulatory Com- � , State Officials-S por(s Stars to attend Co D gress10 nal Act10 D In his presentation, Wood asked Congress to urge the FERC to more carefully review proposed rate increases by gas producers and te e • O t em R•I S Ing• G a S in rstate pip lines. At present, the BAPAC Affair for Bradley T S FERC t • almos automatically allows the increases to take . effe t, des ite repeated calls e Pn ces � � by th gas company for The Riverside Chapter of land and Author of the Martin There will be a poolside buffet P hc heanngs before e �� such in�r ases become e ffective. B.A.P .A.C. will be sponsoring a Luther King Holiday Bill, Ass supper with a fashion show and "The rapid and massive increases in natural gas prices Prices are being paid that make no economic sense," _ · Fund-Raiser for Tom Bradley at emblywoman Max,ine Waters entertainment throughout the experienced by distributioncompanies such as Southern Wood satd. • . . the home o f Mrs. Rose 01 iver , from Los Angeles, Councilman evening. This is a gala affair t hat C al·fI omta · G as C o. m· recent mant h s h now h t reaten t e "I nd us t na· I, uti1 tty and commercial gas us ers are aban, . ' · • . 150 Mast ers Av enue, 81vers1d e, David Cunningham, BA.P.A.C., your don't want to miss. economic· weII · be mg· o f ... our consumers," sai d wi II is B. d onmg· c I ean- b urning, domestic natural gas for less CA from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., on Souther n A rea R epresentative, Wood, gas companY,senior vice president, in Washing- expensive, more polluting importedoiL and the residen• Saturday, Septembe Brother Eugene Wheeler, Bask- For tickets please contact Dr . ton, D.C. tial gas users of America .. . are being forced to bear the r 11, 1982. Wood, testifying before a subcommittee of the House brunt of this exorbitant rate of increase," he said. The celebrities that will be in etball Star , Jamal Wilks of .the L. Benjamin Livingston, 682- Committee on Energy and Commerce, warned the Wood explained that as industrial customers stop attendance will be Mr. Elihu M. Lakers and Bill Walden of the 4005, Louise Haselrig, 682-2855, lawmakers that southern California consumers could burning natural gas, "more and more of the fixed Harris, Assemblyman from Oak- San Diego spurs. Rose Oliver at 684-7765. face additional steep increases in gas costs if Congress transmission and distributioncosts of deliveringnatur al ------ . does not act soon to modify the federal law governing gas to homes will be shifted to residential customers." natural gas prices. "We do not believe that the natural gas industry can ARE YOU LOOKING e lawmake re e e e e e t t Th rs a xamining th ff cts of curr n gas work ou these problems in time. There are too many FOR CHILD CARE? = = 4.£ G r t e competing e � = - pricing egulations on he nation's conomy. inter sts at stake," he said. "Congress must PROORAMS FOR THE Give to the SouthernCalifornia Gas Co. is the largest distributor of pass legislation which establishes the necessary mech ELDERLY? TRANSP natural gas in the United States. The firm servessom e 3.8 anisms for the marketplace to determine the commodity ORTATION? THINGS million customers in a s ervice area of 23,000 square value of natural gas." Sickle Cell Organization TO DO? HELPiine CAN miles with a population of more than 12 million. The NGPA has reached its numbe e r on goal, which HELP YOU FIND IT. Wood pointed out that the local utility was granted a was to stimulate gas producers to increase exploration �------' Call 686-H-E-L P w eek- Actress Gail Fisher, who rate increase of e e and drilling t e - $805 million in ApriL to d fray pric o av rtgas shortages feared in the mid to late played "Peggy" on the incre e e e e e days for information · Or as s from its pip lin suppli rs. Th gas company 1970s, Wood said. But it has also caused gas prices to go CBS-TV series, Mannix, "O A United Way Agency e 686-HELP any time if will lik ly be forced to seek a similar increase in Sept· up leaps and bounds instead of the smooth, gradual you is one of Hollywood's finest pool players. :G ember. The increases are entirely due to the effects of the ascent planned by the law. have� problem. PAGE 2 VOICE NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1982
and Folsey Street in San · Odessa Bragg is the {_ Religious CommunityNew s Bernardino. chairperson for the event. .. Gertrude Whetzel Day Allen CliapelI Gospel Planned .A.M.E. X-pressions program. The Pastor and memb "The public is invited ers of Allen Chapel San Church News� to share this time for a · Bernardino are proud to person who has given so �nnounce that Sunday, Riverside much to our church as· September 12, 1982 has well as the commun'ity," . been designated "Rev. Pastor Broadcast Hours Sunday • 2:30 • 3 p.m. KMA Y 1570. said Rev. J. Sidney Tate._' Gertrude Whetzel Day" . AM I 6 - 8 p.m. KUCR 88.l FM Rev. Whetzel has served, .I� Ray Tliornton and a special service is Requests· or dedications can be sent to: Edward' as his assistant pastor"' planned at·3:30 p.m. and BY 11,eresaJewel Jenkins, P.O. Box 5523,.Riverside, CA 92517 during his ministry at • dignitaries will be a part Allen Chapel which is Morning Devotion opened with the song "Alas and of the special planned First I would like to say that we had a blessed located at Norman Road Did my Savior Bleed." Scripture reading Psalms revival last week at the Lake Providence Baptist ------40: 1-7 was read by AssociateMinister Rev. J.C. Tyce. Church in Elsinore, California. The· ministers and the in the spirit. But you have to put your trust in Him,10ther beautiful songs rendered by the Celestial Choir· congregations of the Perris-Elsinore area were most and_ believe in him, God is a great God, he is never !included "No Not One" and ·''Savior, Lead Me" which supportative and encouring. short of His word. Satan can come in and rob 'you out lwas led by �s. teatta F?1ssett with much spirit. . The The young and old came out every night in large of your free salvation, if you don't keep him in m'ale chorus kept the spirit moving with their the numbers. We hope that we are invited to conduct a right place in your life. You must die to rendition of "Let Go, Let God," led by Mrs. Clara yourself and revival in Elsinore again. live for Jesus. Fuggent an'd ''Sweete_r than the Day Before," led by I am also very pleased with the Monday night We at Greater Faith thank God for Rev. Eric Mr. Richard McCord. Spirits were very high. Many attendance at the California Skate,_Grand Terrace for Holmes and his commitment to our Amens could be heard over the congregation. Lord and Savior GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT. . Jesus Christ, you should come and see what Pastor Thornton spoke from Psalms 40:1-7 theme: God is I am sure that people attend for a variety of reasons, really doing with our youths in this month "I waited Patiently for the Lord," and stated that no long some see it as an ideal family outing, others see it as an revival, He is truly blessing us to man comes to the spirit unless the spirit draws him. hear some great opportunity to meet other young Christian men and speakers this month, last week we were blessed Man must be willing to want to be saved. Jesus is a by . women, and few no doubt come just to get the Rev. Gertrude Whetzel Rev. Fredrick Fairley, God is truly using this man I rockin a weary land and a shelter in the time of storm. n a exercise, whatever the motive may be, we definately mighty way. If you missed the first , We should have more patience with those around us week, you truly have a good time. missed a blessing, but you have another opportunity and let your light so shine that men will want to follow Why not join us any Monday evening 7:00 • 10:00 to receive your blessing, come out each night you. Greater Faith p.m. at the California Skate, Grand Terrace. The throughout the month Ms. Minnie King, one of the Chaperons for the of September. charge is only $2.50. Remember next Sunday, Rev. . Youth attending the Colorado conference last week Missionary Rudy Moses will be Until then...... conducting our Youth Revival. Rev. Rudy Moses is a 1 reported that everyone had a spiritual time and the Baptist Church member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist of Ontario, · food was delicious. Mr. Joseph Jewel, second vice INF ANT CARE CLASS feed and care for new California. president of the Southern California Laymen's babies. She will also give Rev. Harry L. Bratton -.,'lll!iil_.._.... .__...,_.__....._.,,,.-..i.._,,-.._.._.._ __ ·Organization also attended the Conference. A four week class to tips on what to do if baby By ; The Allen Chapel Family mourns the loss of Mrs. teach pregnant and new gets ill, how to take a This morning we at Greater Faith started our' Estella McKamey who joined the Heavenly Band on' parents how to feed and temperature, babyproof second week of youth revival, our own youth minister St. Paul ·.BeityeTaylor last Saturday. Our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved care for their infants will ing your home, and the here at Greater Faith will be blessing our hearts, in family. We loved her but God loved her more. be held at the Riverside importance of immuniz Church REV. WMJACKS the person of Rev. Eric Holmes, Rev. Holmes Our Prayers for Mrs. Callie Copeland who was Medical Clinic, 3600 Ar- ations.'The fee is $15 per conducting morning worship, he used for a text ''Go New� PASTOR rushed home after becoimng ill during morning lington Avenue, River person or $25 per couple tell of a man" Matt. 28: 18-20. Rev. Holmes told this service also for Mr. Jhn D.R. Holmes, Father of Ms. side, on Wednesday even for members, or $20 per morning's congregation how this man is giving power • Cathy Holmes who was injured in a �ar accident in ings from 7-9 beginning person or $30 per couple to the blind, healing the sick, raising the dead. He also Shreveport, Louisiana and all the sick and shut-ins September 8 · September for non-members. toold the congregation that the church's are suppose His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The everywhere. We are happy to have Mrs. Mary McCord 29. This class is sponsorE:d to go out and witness and find lost souls (go into the Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Qf home from the hospital and feeling much better. by the Riverside YWCA. hi3hways and byways telling the lost souls that Jesus Peace. From this portion of Isaiah 9:6, Pastor Jacks Mrs. Lillian Roberson extended a very warm Shaunee Taylor, R .N For more information call will teach how to bathe, loves them, and died for them). If you tell the story chose for · his subject 'What do you call Hibl ?" He welcome to Mrs. Francis Brown of Camden, New 688-5531. wherever you go you will touch some lost soul, and stated that the name of Jesus shoul� mean Jersey and her sister, Mrs. Lottie Holt who BRAIN DAMAGE AND BEHAVIOR: THE God will be pleased. In order to proclaim the Good SOMETHING to everyone. Even two thousand years worshipped with us on Last Sunday. OJlGANJC BRAIN SYNDROMES ago, the name Jesus meant something to various ______news you will have to scatter out. He also told us of the ______Chaffey College Community Services is offering a salvation plan (God's own son purchased eternal life). people, to the farmer, Jesus was the TRUEVINE, to continuing education course titled ''Brain Damage and concluded his sermon by asking again. WHAT DO He also told God was sent down to this earth to die on the baker, he was the BREAD OF LIFE, to the Behavior: The Org�nic Brain Sydromes." YOU CALL HIM? the cross so we will be able to have eternal life. God is geologist, THE ROCK OF AGES, to the doctor, A The course will be taught on Friday, September. 24, The Inspirational Choir sang several !)umbers which a good God just put your trust in him, God can give· GREAT PHYSICIAN, and to the well digger, he was a from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and will continue on Saturday, coincided witht he morning message. Jesus was called you power to conquer this world, you can walk WELL OF WATER. The man Jesus gave His life for Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will be held on THE PRINCE OF GLORY in the selection, 'When I straight through without being touched or weakened mankind; yet to many, He doesn't �xist. Pastor Jacks the Chaffey College Alta Loma Campus. survey the wondrous cross." Other selections were ************* "Help us master," and "He's the one." (Linda Walters�======------=ir.i and Pam Gordon.) The entire service, including Christian Servants Our Advertisers Salute Sickle Cell communion, was very inspiring. Bibles and Christian Books VISITORS • We were blessed to have the following persons worship with us, Mrs. Celestine Green and P.O. Box883 Perris, CA 92370-0883 , . 686-1290 sons, San Bernardino, member of First A.M.E., Santa - Monica. Also, Mrs. Thelma White, mother of Mr. Business Card Ads Bennie White, from Second Baptist Church, Port Gipson, Mississippi. Mrs. Essie Goode was visiting with us from the Oak Grove Baptist Church, ECony C.'C.e.1.t6743 BROCKTON [Bw.uty aal.on RIVERSIDE. CA. 92!f0fi Monticello, Mississippi. Others were Misses Shannon TUES. • SAT. 9 TO 6 church 4145 PARK AVENUE �and Gloria Goode of Highland, Mr. Billy Williams, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507 complete . Line Mak�up, Manicures & Fingerpainting We Care AlxJIJtYour liair 'Grant A.M.E., Los Angeles, guest of Mr. Washington, Pew i------.,...... ,------1Mr. Robert Williams Sr., Cain A.M.E., Bakersfield, Bible ESSIE'S and Mr. Draymond Crawford 11, Fontana. T'RACTORWORK · HOUSE OF BEAUTY The St. Paul family welcomes new member, Ms. Rototilling, Grading, Discing Regina Crawford. Scraping, Ripping 714 684-927_1 Lot & Corral Clean Up Compost. Fertilizer _SICK- We continue to ask your prayers for the sick $6.00 Each@ 12 • ' J Sod, Sprinklers & Lawns _and shut-Ins. We sincerely hope that the shut-ins are or more•••••• Spas, Tubs, Gazebos continuing to enjoy the St. Paul news each week, and Patios & Cement Work CAMERON FISH flPONDS .our prayers are that you will be a part of the Worship QUALITY WORK /71 ) 370-0125 4 . future. LANDSCAPING 787--0445 service in the very near Custom Koi Ponds & Tank Const ST.PAUL CALENDAR KJVBUCK Salt Water Tank Set Up AMERICAN PRINTING & GRAPHICS Sunday- Sept. ?6, 1982 • 3:30 • Pastor Jacks, choir Fountains, Waterfalls U Water Lilies, Hyacinths, Plants PAINI IN\i, ITr-c:;;,c:1 rrrou, �"rO T, COPIES ·and congregation will journey to Johnson Chapel Fish and Supplies 'A.M.E."_ Santa Ana, for the Installation of Officers. CHURCH NAME ___ _,;______Phone ADDRESS ______1583 W. Base Line 88M747, 889-7877 CITY ----''------M. San Bernardino, Cl) 92·U I or 824-8884 Cameron 787-044:.. . . 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• ------F----- nen. dship" • is the Word of God. Why do people join churches, stay GRACE BETHEL believing on Jesus. that he died and rose again for our for a while and then leave? What are the causes? Are sins. By receiving the baptizing and Lord's Supper, we . 1 BAPTIST CHURCH Bap' tist _nv. they trying to survive on feelings or the Word of God? are being obedient to Him. Romans 6:1-14 and St. LEVONZOG�Y The key to being a strong Christian is to understand Mark 14:17-25 was read for our consideration. the Word. Do everything for the Lord, and give him. . - Rev. Tyreee Lewis was licensed to preach during Chu_ r_ch. News the Glory and the praise!! REV. WM SELDOI"-' By _D�_RA LEE TALLEY our service Sunday .. ·---� We thank God for our newest members, Bro. by Ira Gray PASTOR ,<:J,ehee and Bro. Hall. We are happy to have Pastor· f Gray and others back safely from their vacation. The Sfs. morning the choirs sang under the REPORTER:·• _· Sunday choir will be having Annual Choir Day on the Fourth CHURCH The Youth Choir started of with "True I
Paul CBURCH Mt. St. A.M.E. Church 20871Hunter Street ZionMissi onary BAPTISTFRIENDSHIPCH URCH 1366W. 21st St Perria,CA 9'l370 BaptistChurch SanBernardino, CA 92411j, F - ,. (714) 657-4384 841South Main St. 1 2962Madison Street 887-1718 ORDER OF WORSHIP 1-', f-�; · . Pomona, Ca. 91766 BeRivenide,v, CA (688-8800) 11:00 MorningWorship · Rev. Jacks, I · 9:00a.m. Sunday School t 1" (714) 629-5734 LevouoGray; Putor 6:30p.m. a.m. B.T.U. William Pastor� Morning& worship p.m. Worship ChurchWonhipScbool 11:009:30 am I VuperService 8:00 11:00a.rn. am 8enicea 7:00 Evening SundaySchool 9:30 9:00a.m. SundaySchool Bev. RooNvelt I Wedi: 7:30p.m. 6:80Meetingp.m. Wednesdayand clas:J Pray• BYU6:00 11:00a.m. Morning w orship eoper, BibleStudy 7:00pm ' "Love ye one another, as I have er•·00 Missi Bible Y Bible Study and 7:00p.m. Wednesday Loved you." PutorJohn lS :12. Prayer7:30 Woods,Pastor ------·------1 p.m. --onary...... -� Soci e t Prayermeeting Weds 7:00 Prayer meeting l · B meets. ·Dr.John H. PAGE4 VOICE NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1982
been urged to accept promotions to positions for remedy for discrimination is affirmative action to which they lack the necessary skills, in which they benefitcertain groups. Affirmative Action 29 then fail, and are then blamed for their failure. Arguments against affirmative action have been in the 1980s: Minority or female "tokens" have been placed in raised under the banner of "reverse discrimination." situations where they face open hostility or lack of To be sure, there have been incidents of arbitrary Dismantling the Process basic support and the resulting isolation causes them action against white males because of their race or to quit, which the employer then uses as a basis for sex." But the charge of "reverse discrimination," in 30 of Discrimination not hiring more minorities and women. essence, equates efforts to dismantle the process of Affirmative action plans have been subject to discrimination with that process itself. Such an A Proposed Statement abuse. If undertaken with little or no understanding of the United States Commission on C!vil Rights equation is profoundly and fundamentally incorrect. of the nature of the problem that affirmative steps Affirmative measures are not an attempt to estab are designed to remedy, such plans at best lead to lish a system of superiority for minorities and THE REMEDY: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION mechanical compliance in a continuing climate of women, as our historic and ongoing discriminatory animosity among racial and ethnic groups and processes too often have done for white males. Nor between men and women, and at worst to subver are affirmative measures designed to stigmatize This statement has identified "affirmative action" the plan. It changes the objectives of affirmative sion of the plan itself. white males, as do the abusive stereotypes of as those measures that consciously use race, sex, and action plans fromdismantling the processof discrim minorities and women that stem from past discrimi national origin as criteria to dismantle the processof ination to assuring that various groups receive "Group Rights" nation and are perpetuated in the present. Affirma discrimination experienced by minorities and wom specifiedpercentages of resources and opportunities. The use of statistical data as an indicator of tive measures end when 'the discriminatory process en. It has distinguished between affirmative action discrimination has given rise to the idea that affirma Such misunderstandings of statistics not only short ends, but without affirmative intervention, the dis plans, which use a wide range of antidiscrimination tive actior. is a method for securing "group rights." circuit the critical task of self-analysis, but also imply criminatory process may never end. measures that may or may not take race, sex, and This perspective misinterprets the use of statistical the need for a remedy without identifying the Properly designed and administered affirmative national origin into account, and specificaffirmative data in affirmative action plans as meaning that discriminatory problem. action plans can create a climate of equality that measures commonly occurring within such plans. every racial and ethnic group has a right to have its Once the activities that promote discrimination supports all efforts to break down the structural, The first part of this statement described the process members present in every area of society in a ratio are identified, the task is then to put into effect organizational, and personal barriers that perpetuate of discrimination as one that perpetuates itself reflecting their _presence in the population. Those measures that work against the process of discrimi injustice. They can be comprehensive plans that through the interaction of attitudes and actions of who stress this view31 range from the most vocal nation. As the first part of this statement has shown, combat all manifestations of the complex process of individuals, organizations, and general social struc opponents of some or all aspects of affirmative discriminatory attitudes and actions commonly form discrimination. In such a climate, differences among tures, such as those in education, employment, action to those who claim that they, too, should be patterns that reinforce discrimination. In such a racial and ethnic groups and between men and housing, and government. This process produces covered. situation, sporadic or isolated affirmative measures women become simply differences, not badges that marked economic, political, and social inequalities Seen in this light, affirmative action becomes a may make for some change, but are unlikely to be connote domination or subordination, superiority or between white males and the rest of the population. numbers game and a system of group entitlement, successful in the long run. An affirmativeaction plan inferiority. These inequalities in turn feed into the process that is required-a systematic organizational effort that instead of a set of special antidiscrimination mea produced them by reinforcing discriminatory atti comprehensively responds to the discriminatory sures that are necessary to counter the process of tudes and actions. discrimination. The determination that an affirma problems identified by the analysis of the organiza • This concludes our series of articles on Dismantling The existence of this process makes truly neutral tion's operations. That plan will set realistic objec tive action plan should include members of a Affirmative Action. We hope you have enjoyed the decisionmaking virtually impossible. The conduct of tives for dismantling the process of discriminationas particular group, however, is a factual one. It employers, guidance counselors, bankers, and others it occurs within the organization. It will include, as depends on whether those members, because of their reading. I discussed previously are but a few examples of how methods for achieving these objectives, antidiscrimi group membership, are encountering discriminatory decisions that seem to be neutral, and may even be nation measures, some of which will take no account practices and barriers to equal opportunity that have motivated by good intentions, may nonetheless of race, sex, and national originand others that will. evolved into a self-perpetuating discriminatory pro ·. result in unequal opportunities for minorities and The basic elements of an affirmative action plan cess. It is not based on the premise that there should women. These "neutral" acts become part of a are simply explained. They include: be perfectly proportional representation of racial cyclical process that starts from, is evidenced by, • the organization's written commitment to affir and ethnic groups in every organization and institu and ends in continuing unequal results based on race, mative action stating the objectives of the affirma tion. The Commission recognizes that in a diverse sex, and nation?,] origin. tive action plan; society ovcrrepresentation in a particular occupa The second part of this statement then explained • dissemination of this policy statement within tional group may occur without discrimination that civil rights law in some cases requires and in the organization and to the surrounding communi based on race, sex, or national origin. However, to other cases permits a full range of affirmative ty; assure that such discrimination has not occurred, as measures, including numerically-based remedies • the assignment to senior officials of adequate suggested in this statement, an analysis needs to be such as goals, ratios, quotas, or other forms of authority and resources to implement the affirma conducted at an institutional level to determine that "preferential treatment," as necessary to dismantle tive action plan; such overrepresentation has not been based on this process. Instead of being usefulways of address • identification of areas of underutilization of discriminatory factors. ing complex issues, however, these terms have minorities and women and analysis of the discrimi The question facing our society is, When is become emotion-laden, inconsistent labels of right natory barriers embedded in organizational deci heightened sensitivity to the possible existence of the 2 and wrong, even within the courts. sionmaking; process of discrimination required? Based primarily The problem-remedy approach presents a format • specific measures addressing the causes of on th� experience of blacks and women, the follow for a more productive discussion of these issues. Its underutilization and removing discriminatory bar ing four manifestations of discrimination taken to is to help distinguish the proper uses of affirma aim riers; gether suggest when a self-perpetuating process of tive action plans and affirmative measures fromtheir • monitoring systems to evaluate progress and to discrimination necessitating· affirmative action is abuse. Keeping this approach in mind, this section hold officials accountable forprogress or the lack present: will address some of the major concerns voiced by thereof; and I. when there is a history of discrimination opponentsand proponents of affirmativeaction. • the promotion of organizational and communi against persons because of their membership in a ty support furthering the objectives of the plan group at the location and institution in question; Self-Analysis, Statistics, and and consolidating advances as they are achieved. s 2. when there is evidence of widespread prejudi Affirmative Action Plans A far more complex and controversial matter, cial attitudes and actions that presently disadvan The starting point for affirmative action plans however, concerns the ways in which affmnative tage persons because of their membership in the within the problem-remedy approach is a detailed _action plans userace, sex,and national origin. group; examination of the ways in which the organization 3. where there are statistical data indicating presently operates to perpetuate the process of Other Concerns conditions of inequality in numerous areas of discrimination. Such a self-analysis identifies, as Perhaps the most serious charge against affirma society for persons in the group when compared precisely as possible, the personnel, policies, prac tive action is that affmnative remedies substitute to white males; and tices, and procedures that work to support discrimi numericalequality for traditional criteriaof merit in 4. when antidiscrimination measures designed to nation. Without such a thorough investigation, an both employment and university admissions. Neither secure neutrality have proven ineffectual in elimi affirmative action plan risks bearing no relationship the Nation's laws nor this Commission calls for the nating discrimination against persons in the group. Buy Your Pin Today! to the causes of discrimination and can become arbitrary lowering of valid standards. Affirmative These four categories of evidence focus on the merely a rhetorical statement that endorses equal action plansoften require, however, the examination time, depth, breadth, and/or intransigence of dis Why MUNTU? opportunity, compiles aimless statistics, and patron and sometimes the discarding of standards that, crimination. Their purpose is to help make the izes minorities and women. Affirmative action plans although traditionally believed to measure qualifica judgment whether our concern about discrimination MUNTU (pronounced "moon-too')is a Swahili that are not preceded by a critical assessment of the tions, in factarcnot demonstrably related to success should extend beyond the more palpable forms of word. Literally translated, it means ''the essence as patterns and causes of discrimination within the ful performance an employee or a student.n personal prejudice to those individual, organization of humanity." MUNTU portrays a silhouette of the organization frequently prove counterproductive by Whether conscious or unconscious, overt or subtle, al, and structural practices and policies that, even United States superimposed on the African arousing hostility in those otherwise sympathetic to intentional or unintentional, the use of such stan though neutral, will perpetuate the process of continent. Rivers flow into or roots stem from the corrective efforts toremedy discrimination. When dards may deny opportunities to minorities or discrimination. The first step, therefore, is to look based on a rigorous analysis that identifies the women, as well as others, for reasons unrelated to for evidence that falls within the four relevant areas north central and southern boundaries of the U.S. activities that promote discrimination, however, real merit. of inquiry whenever there is a reasonable belief that and into the African base. affirmative action plans are comprehensive and Some invalid standards used in one institution may such a process of discrimination may exist. This The rivers symbolize the flow of African slave systematic programs that use the tools of ipministra build on discrimination that exists or has existed in investigation lays the factual basis for determining bllod which empty into into the sea that forms the 2 tion to dismantle the process of discrimination. other institutions. In the Griggs case, for example, • whether the discrimination experienced by members foundation of the U.S. The darkness represents In recent years, statistical procedures interpreting the tests and high school diploma required as of the group in question is of such a nature and Black Americans of today who proudly honor and extent as to require decisionmakers to act with an data based on race, sex, and national origin have conditions of employment as a "coal handler," respect their African heritage. In a very direct been the dominant means for detecting the existence though invalidated because they did not measure awareness of the context and consequences of their way, MUNTU speaks for its bear: of discrimination. 3 Their use is premised on the idea ability to perform the job, were called into question actions asthey affectsuch individuals.st that in the absence of discrimination, minorities and becausethey operateddisproportionately to exclude The Federal Government, based on its experience women would be likely to participate in the econom minorities as a result of past discrimination in in enforcing civil rights laws and administering '1 am an aware Black American. I'm proud ic, political, and social institutions of this county in education. Valid standards, however, may also Federal programs, collects and requires that others of myself and my Africanheritage." rough proportion to their presence in the population. exacerbate such discrimination. Because of the per collect data on the following groups: American A useful and increasingly refined method for self. vasive and cumulative effects of the process of Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian or Pacific Islanders, The unique, high quality jewelry bearing analysis, such procedures have also been subject to discrimination, some minorities and women may blacks, and Hispanics. 33 Because such data collection MUNTU Is a means of exposing the design to large misunderstanding. lack the necessary skills, experience, or credentials is needed when the process of discrimination is numbers of Black Americans. As It is Introduced to One such misunderstanding has been to confuse that are valid qualifications for the positions they occurring,such data collection represents a decision and reviewed by them, they have the choice of statistical underrepresentation of minorities and seek. In such situations, there arc no legal obliga that these groups are facing such forms of discrimi deciding whether MUNTU is acceptable as their women with discrimination itself, rather than seeing tions that would require their selection. nation. It is the Commission's belief that a systematic such data as the best available warning signal that Instead of reinforcing such economic, social, and symbol. If it is accepted, MUNTU many well review of the individual, organizational, and institu become to Black Americans what the Star of David the process of discrimination may be operating. political disadvantages, however, civil rights law tional attitudes and actions that members of these Statistics showing a disproportionately small num is to the Jews, what the Shamrock Is to the Irish, encourages organizations and institutions to develop groups encounter would show that they generally ber of minorities and women in given positions or what flags are to nations. new standards that are equally related to successful experience discrimination as manifested in the four areas strongly suggests that the discriminatory pro performance and do not discriminate against minori categories set forth above. Special attention to the We encourage you to wear your MUNTU cess is at work, but such statistics raise questions ties and women,21 or to develop training programs proudly. It will last for sometime If treated with rather than settle them.• They call for further. possibility of such a process, and the subsequent that give minoritiesand women opportunitiesdenied need for affirmative action, therefore, is warranted. care. Don't wear it where other metal jewelry can investigation into the factors that produce the them by other sectors of our society.• Affirmative The conclusion that affirmative action is required brush against and thus scratch the MUNTU face. statistical profile. action, therefore, while leading to the dismantling of to overcome the discrimination experienced by Remove It when bathing, swimming or showering. Another misunderstanding of statistics has led to the process of discrimination, need not and should persons in certain groups does not in any way Don't wear It where it is exposed to body the rigid demand for statistically equal representa-, not endangervalid standards of merit. suggest that the kinds of discrimination suffered by tion of all groups without regard to the presence or Another major distortion of affirmative action perspiration. Should you scratch or otherwise mar others-particularly members of "Euro-ethnic" possible absence of the discriminatory process .. occurs from faulty implementation." University the enamel area, touch It up with black fingernail more tolerable than that suffered by the Many people frequently leap from the misconcep-; officials, for example, have inaccurately informed groups"-is polish. groups noted above. The Commission firmly be tion that unequal representation always means that white male candidates, rejected for academic posi Pick up your MUNTO through the Black Voice discrimination has occurred to the correspondinglyi lieves that active antidiscrimination effortsare need tions on the basis of their own qualifications, that Local Distributors overstated position that equal representation is al-' their rejectionwas due to affirmativeaction requirc- ed to eliminate all forms of discrimination. The ways required so that discrimination may be elimi problem-remedy approach insists only that the reme ments that had forced the university to select less only $12.95 each nated. This position reduces the use of statistics in qualified minorities or women.21 Minorities have dy be tailored to the problem, not that the only affirmative action plans (in the form of numerical targets, goals, or quotas) into a "numbers game" that Percy Julian, a black chemist, Send check or money order to: P .0. Box 1581 makes manipulation of data the primary element of "I know at last what distinguishes men from animals: financial worries."-Jules Renard developed physostigmine, a Riverside, CA 92411 drug used to treat glaucoma. NEWS_ .' THlltSDAY,SEPTEIIBER 9, 1982 VOICE · PAGE 5 ( Society News Mc Clanahan - Thornton Family-Friends Affair
Riverside/San Bernar- ton, Sr. and Clara Gravely tinsville, VA enjoyed the dino friends and family of Martinsville, VA, Oscar delicious array of food ca ' from different places in the and Jackie Thornton, Jr. tered by Peg Streeter. . United States met at the and family from Baltimore, ·. home of Frank and Dottie MD, and Walter Thornton Mc Clanahan for a real and friend Beverly from "This affair will long be friends and family affair. Philadelphia, PA remembered and en From out of state were, Over 250 people includ joyed," said one family Oscar and Mabel Thorn- ing a bus load from Mar- member. EVEN THE LITTLE ONES enjoyed the family affair. (L-R) Latrisha Carter and Cory McClanahan.
RELATIVES CAME FROM across country for the friends and family day. (L-R) Oscar Thornton, Mable Thornton, Clara Grav(,!ly, Martinsville, Virginia, Jackie Thornton, Oscar Thornton, Jr of Baltimore, Maryland.
THE EXCITING MEAL was catered by Peg Streeter, . BROTHER AND SISTERS Romey i:hornton,Jr., Bea Carpendar,William Thorn· Dottie McClanahan assists Mrs. Streeter with the punch. ton, Dottie McClanahan, Rachel Thornton, Whitt Thorntonand Sylvia Thornton.
MANY LONGTIME FRIENDS came out to meet the out of town guests and to enjoy the day. (L-R) Barbara and Johnny Smith, Chuck Carter, Iola McCoy and Lee Etta Carter...... -
ALL THE CHILDREN lined up first for the delicious meal.
Powell's Washington PAUL, CAROLYN AND STEPHANNIE BRUCE, Report - · VOTE HARRY ALFORD, LEROY HARRIS and REGGIE STRICKLAND enjoyed the food and dropped in for a visit last week from Tacoma, Washing the company at the well attended affair. ton. The Bruce's, formerly from San Bernardinoleft the area a few years ago for a better climate. They are I members of St James Baptist Church, Rev. Soules, By James Powell, Jr. Pastor and Carolyn owns "Twice Nice" Boutique. Paul is Washington Correspondent a former San Bernardino County Sheriff Dectective Officer and now worksfor the Naval Ship Yard. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Emment Polee and she is the -Black Asso�iates _Overwhelmed daughter of Alfred Hightower. :by Luncheon Response KILLS WASHINGTON - When the Congressional Black "Individualism operates the dictates of God and my FLEAS,TICKS! · Associates planned a going away luncheon for conscience." she said. Chisolm spoke of how people • --Sergaant'i Congressman Shirley Chisolm, who is giving up her have misunderstood her from time to time, she has I SENTRY"i Flea &Tick Collar Cortaicl . congressional seat, a few weeks ago in the Rayburn been a victim of racism and sexism, but her House, Washington, D.C., they expected 50 to 100 'unshakable belief in God and a good self concept kept ALL YOU NEED people to attend. Apparently they didn't know it her from wavering.' FOR MINOR ITCHES would become one of "the" events in Washington AND RASHES. second only to the Black Caucus farewell for Chisolm Chisolm says she will still be involved with many in September 1982. causes, but "I will have control over my life - I have Close to 500 people attended the afternoon event . need for some private life." She will not let the last 24 , Host and hostesses were the Black administrative years in politics be wasted. In giving some insight into Assistants for all the Congress members. what the future holds for Chisolm she said, "I can't Gene -Cummings_ Harold Washington one of the newest members of wait until the incumbent leaves office, I can't wait for Congress was overwelmed as he described Congress '84 we must change things." on Newton's woman Chisolm. He said, ''She has been excellent She ended by saying, "I am leaving for the moment, throughout the last 12 years," he said, "she is symbolic I' shall return." Shirley Chisolm Everybody knows Newton's Law of "what goes up, must. · of a lot of things not just female, and not just Black. I come down." , She is an inspirational, electric, dynamic, forceful 1 Unfortunately, nobody seems to know how to apply it to· leader ." 1 1 1oday's inflated economy. Except 11 . Congressman Fauntroy said she drinks from a. CUT N STRAIN'' The One Piece Cutting Board & Colander· fountain of youth, he spoke of how the years wrinkle Th.at Fits Both Single and Double Sinks Gene Cu_mmings the skin but youth is a state of mind. • Cut and Rinse Vegetables, Fruits He is your local Farmers Insurance Agent. And, while the Chisolm was overwelmed with the tribute but gave DON'T.BE • Trim and Clean Meat, Poultry, Fish cost of everything is going up, he knows how to get insur a few remarks, that had the audience on their feet. • Defrost Frozen Foods ance costs down. DURABLE• STAIN-RESISTANT PLASTIC Whether it's with deductibles or discounts, he can prob To Order, Please Send .993 ably save you money on your insurance. On your property, LATEl (Price includes postage and handling) , your home, your car and on your life. For Each One, and Your� Name and Address to: Why not give him a call? "CUT 'N STRAIN" I Transco Plastics Corp. � 3663 · Canyon Crest Dr. 26100 Richmond Road ' ���The Gosp e IConnection� Cleveland, Ohio 44146 Riverside, CA 92507 �. 3825 Park Avenue at University, Riverside, California AVAILABLE IN � WHITE ONLY. 17141684-1113 Please make check or money order payableto: TRANSCO PLASTICS CORP. ' Farmers Insurance Group We Safute Sickle Cell l j
\,' PAGE 6 VOICE NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1982 Perspective/ Opinion - IMA Resolves ...{ • .... GllEStEditorial Grievance - ... - The Inland Manpower confirming their Intent to . . lIMA should set example By Kelsey Jones, II Association has formally accept the invitation. In Editorial· 1 f or accepted the Department addition the Combined ·-...... -••� ...... ► -i1 UL to fol I ow of Labor Grant Officer' Council's Executive Com Recently In one of the Inland Empire's daily papers s Wisdom From Friend determination regarding mittee has agreed that We Salute you Sickle Cell an article appeared stating the ''Urban League's resolution of the griev- the IMA Bylaws, approv On-the-Job training gets low evaluation." The thing This month the Inland Counties Sickle Cell No doubt that among your special universe of ance filed by the Inland ed by the Executive that struck me, that was wrong with the article was it Organization celebrates National Sickle Cell Month. friends and acquaintances there is at least one lndi· Empire Private Industry Board in May 1982, will In Riverside the month is culminated with an gave no comparison as to what is an high evaluation. vidualwho loves to "runat the mouth." You may even Council. The determinat- serve as the official Mem Annual Dinner featuring actor Hal Williams, of The The report prepared by an Inland Manpower catch yourself staringwith fascination: How can lips ion directed the IMA to orandum of Understand Private Bejamin Show.' Association review panel found that the League had move with such deadly quickness, yet not say any develop a Memorandum ing between the Comb Channel 18 T .V. is also focusing on the organization enrolled ineligible participants, paid excessive wages thing? of Understanding witht ined Council and the and what it represents next week. to some participants, potential nepotism situations rm reminded of one friend who can definitely he Combined Council cov- IMA. The Bylaws, which The National Poster Child, Lannette Butler, comes with 0.J .T. employers and participants having same exercise his mouth. My friend, Al, is an exception. He ering employment and were developed jointly by loves to talk, but he makes sense. Naturally, this · fromour area, Rubidoux. surnames, lack of worksite monitoring, two partic training responsibilities the Combined Council being an electionyear, Al has his opinions - especi• A special thanks goes to people who had the ipants appear not to meet eligibility criteria, excessive under CETA Title VII and the IMA, contain a ally since his personal favorite is well into the guber drop-out rate, Inconsistencies in job descriptions and and to offer membership separate article which foresightto start the organization and the stamina to· natorialrace. deficient administrative records. on the Combined describes the stick by It since Its inception in 1971, the volunteers "Hey, if blacks don't get out there and supportTom Council Combined who worked hard without ceasing, Eddie Smith, This type of story sounds bad and makes it appear Bradley we deserve whatever we get stuck with. I to those IEPIC members Council's functions and Cleopha Warhop, Linbrook Barker, Eara Daniels, as though some law was violated. The news release think the people know and trust Bradley, and his who have not com'pleted powers as they relate to Elaine Banks, Ted King, John Pierce and others. uses words such as ''potential nepotism." If there is background as a law enforcementofficer won't hurt, their three-year term of all employment and train A special thanks goes to the women of the North nepotism as a fact then say so. Some participants 'were either." Well put, Al. membership and are in- ing programsin the IMA Rubidoux Women's Club. The area founders and the paid excessive wages, what is meant by excessive Of course, Al also believes that many of Bradley's terested in serving on the :service area. American Heart Association which housed the first wages? Some of the trainees had the same last name sizeable white constituency may not be as enthu Combined Council. Jack Schmidt, Chair- man of program. as their employers. Can you imagine how many people siastic about promoting him to the Governor's man "fhe IMA Executive the Combined Next time you sign up on your job for the would be denied employment if having the same last sion. If this proves to be correct, Mayor Bradley will Board and Combined Council's Economic Dev Arrowhead United Fund remember to designate your name was part of the criteria, and what about other need solid support from the minority community. Council Executive Com- elopment Com,nittee sta Particularly among blacks. This years the plaintive mittee ted that "Acceptance money the Sickle Cell Foundation. agencies? Two participants appeared not to be have already tak- of call for registration and voting takes on a more dire en steps to implement the Grant Officer's deter The Black Voice salutes the Inland Counties Sickle eligible, either they are eligible or not. note. Black participation in the electorial process is these directives," accord- mination culminates an o What I am pointing out is this news article is making Cell Organization f r a job well done. so dismal that we can no longer claim sufficient ing to Supervisor Cal extensive process started allegation without giving absolute facts of violations. political clout A fact that is blantantly clear. McElwain, IMA Execut- by the Combined Coun Channel 18 Commended We know for example that I. M.A. passes checks in We watched anxiously as voter rights were tested. ive Board Chairman. In cil's Executive Committ parking lots to buy unauthorized computers which Channel 18 t.v. should be commended for their Shifted nervouslyas the administration triedto pull a July of this year, letters ee and the Executive they did not need. We know that the governoring body fast one: Tax credits to private schools guilty of programming next week of activities of interest to the were sent to all IEPIC Board in April of this discrimination. The social climate is sour, and the Black community before Black History Month in of I.M.A. allows staff t� make purchase of up to a members not currently year." since April, a ser fact that everyone is just a bit uptight these days only February. quarter million dollars without their approval, and no on the Combined Council ies of meetings has been instigates matters. one in the department of Labor is talking about asking if they were inter- held with all parties invol Daryl Searl's Solutions program next week includes Thus, the state of the union is quickly blamed for the reducing their funds or funding then for a three month ested in serving ved with the grievance in Monday, September 13, Miss Black Inland Area Urban rapid social and economic slide of Black Americans. on the probationary period. an effort to League, Julie Grigly, Tuesday, Sept. 14, Sickle Cell Sure, the situation is bad all over, but you have to be Council. The IMA has mediate and We know that all public or non-profit agencies Blood Disorders, Wednesday, September 15, Leon pretty naive to believe that inflation and unemploy received affirmative res- conciliate with regard to should have sound management practices and Childress, to discuss the upcoming Sickle Cell Dinner, ment are lone culprits. ponses from several in- the problems addressed Thursday, Sept. 16, Dr. Tomas' Rivera, Chancelor outstanding bookkeeping procedures. But, the over• We appear to be waving 'bye, 'bye to certaingains of djviduals and will be in the grievance. ) UCR, speaking on the possible phase out of the Black seer (I .M.A. of these funds should set the example by the past two decades. Those intangible gains that are which they want community based organization (U. L .) Studies Program, Friday, Sept. 17 will be the Black erroding in a society where it almost seems chic to The National Urban League Voice News of Riverside County. The programs will to follow. take pride in one's racist views. Entering the 21st Century air 4":30 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday at 4:00 p.m. We think I.M.A. should not release half truths that Asfor me, l agree with Al. The real victims are the children. The hope of abandoning this nonsense Part 3 Every year we get highly involved with activities has the potential of destroying Black organizations shrinks in proportion to our increasing apathy. The This Is a 4 part series of articles summing up the and events almost every night of February. The media while allowing themselves and others to mlssapprop riate thousands of taxpayer dollars without punish- burden ultimately weighs upon the kids. National Urban League Conference held in Los has always told the Black community to wait until ment. Re9ardlessly, our potential is boundless. We could, Angeles in August 1982. Black History month, we11 cover it, as if the event any however, use some jarring. Something to get the The Urban League problems will continue as long as other time is not important. adrenalin flowing: political clout, visability, the At a time of federal indifference, the NUL, for I.M.A.'s problems continue. I.M.A.'s will continue as The focus on Black History month is good and the resumption of turning a dream into reality. example, because of limited resources have had to long as society continue to discriminate against Bl.sck month is important, but many people feel many "My man Bradley - now that's the ticket" Yeh, Al, focusIts energies into four crucial problem areas in the because of skin color and not their ability to perform important activities take place throughout the year. in more ways than we could know. Black community: Teenage pregnancy, female-headed the job. It is refreshing that Channel 18 t.v. didn't wait and households, crime and citizenship education. the will not substitute this time for Black History month. City. Major points were: 1. we must improve In later articles I will deal specificly with the first �· advanced educational system we have been able to quality od education by improving old techniques and ·three problem areas but fo mow I will focus on overcome conditions that are destroying other seeking new methods that are proven failures. 2. citizenship education. The latter is a crucial issue societies. We are able to control certain diseases Improve student discipline; proper control of the because it is a means to empowerment, to Personal·· . · . . . . · explore space, and provide education for the youth at home and school will help develop a stronger self-determination, and to inclusion in our society. unfortunate. academic program. Discipline is an important, if not At least some of our problems stem from politicians Va1.ues is the most tlie most important part of education. Teachers should BY CHARLES LEDB�TTE� Education of the learning handicapped who think that Black people are not part of the power practical application of the supply-side economic work together with the parent and by their combined equation - our vote don't matter. Community efforts to theory. (using money to help everyone) The funds efforts make sure the student gets all of the positive maximize voter registration and voter turnout can Invested in these young people moves in all directions. benefits of our educational system. 3. Think of convince them our votes do matter. We do not have to These students become productive citizens who will be education single mindedly slinging mud at another wait until 1984 to vote out Ronald Reagan. We can Public School making their contribution to help the next generation. educator does not help the mud slinger. A good start this November by casting our votes sending to It takes over $20,000 per year to maintain a educator, consistently attempts to educate and by this the president a clear message that c hange must come �ublic schools are being placed in the position of non-productive person in prison or a mental process becomes better educated. 4. The personalizat now. second class institutions. Legislators who are pla_ced in institution. It costs about $2,000a year to educate this io!"'of school into a social setting is a giant step toward In addition, Citizenship education is empowerment - of trust seem to have higher priorities than positions same person. providing a positive human climate for the students. 5. the empowerment of a community capable of enforcing people. the complete education of all our young The wider societyseems to want all the advantages' Use every opportunity to improve the staff's morale; its interests. Such efforts particularly in the area of They seem to quickly forget that due to our, of education, however do not want to pay the price. all persons working in the system are necessary for community economic balance of trade is crucial i.e. 1t • Laws are being proposed that can have � crippling the proper function of the education system. 6. Do not minimum for each dollar the Black community spends effect on education. The law and middle income be afraid to let the public know of our successes. Also an equal amount of benefit should be returned tQ that families are suffering because of the lack of proper make them aware of our problems. They are the community. We as Black people consume good1 ond Speaker funding for education. people we serve and they can help us. services in this country at a rate in excess of 150 billion We are reminded that we should stay in touch with We need legislation passed that will provide all the dollars annually yet less than one quarter of that of, the elected officials at all levels. (even though the less necessary tools it takes to maintain an outstanding amount is returned to our community. Selective important ones develop a superiority complex) educational program. Positive public opinion is the boycotts and related efforts such trade agreements Teachers want to eliminate waste as much as the next vehicle that is necessary to carry us over the rugged between operation PUSH and the Seven-Up bottling Assembly person. We, too, pay taxes. Lower taxes is a goal hills caused by inflation. Contact your state officials company, Coca Cola & Seagram distillers are desired by all teachers. However, we are willing to and let them know that you want the best for your examples where citizen education and empowerment make our contribution to the success of this nation. If children. Let them know that your support will go to works. record shows that he is more taxes and restructuring of taxes are necessary to the person who, by his ------. maintain a high standard of education. supporting our future generation. We heard some positive steps, we as educators can Join the NAACP Today ·' take to improve the educational program. September A Salute to Sickle Cell 1 Caltrans Seeking Proposals 1st Mr. Ingram and Dr. Taylor welcomed the Perris Don·, h•t thP dork turn hac-k Unified District staff at the Masonic Temple in Sun Today I would like to tell you about a Caltrans project TALko/ thTOWN that is designed to correct the underrepresentation of .seeking proposals for a Supportive Services Assistance minorities and women on highway construction projects. Program. IJNeed Money? II The California State Department of Transportation is The objective of the program is to encourage the entrance and retention of minorities and women, in Have Real Estate? -- . ;'\'.::..:·�.•... ;:�fijLici<'V()1cii ile\vsPAPER ~. L& • ••• 'N eluding training as apprentices and journeypersons, in all :; phases of construction work. This opens up opportuni Established February, 1973 .. ties in non-traditional employment areas and aids 1 , . . .. . Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general :l contractors in attaining affirmative action goals. Call circulation on July 8, 1974, case number 108890 by Caltrans has an obligation to correct the current the Superior Court of Riverside County. underrepresentation of minorities and women on .... BLACK VOICE is a weekly newspaper, (714) 787-8667 published ev�ry Thursday by Hardy Brown and highway construction projects. To correct these serious Wc'ri, fighting to hold on ro "h:11 �, t'\t• gol Associates, 4465 Mt. Vernon Avenue, P.O. Box 1581 disparities, the primary focus of the program will be on p r.o. llo� 5.'il�l , Riverside, California' 92507. Tele hone (714) 82� the placement and retention of minorities and women to Mortgage Broker 8884. Rhmidt·, Ca 9��1 i .... .The Black Voice i;ells for 25 cents per copy. achieve and maintain just representation in the labor . Su�scription is $12.00 per year. Out of State sub force . scriptions $15.00. ___ .._ 1: There is over a million dollars available for this project ...AO•ftu1 ____ _ ...... The BLACK VOi CE'S objective is to serve the ' · Harris __ __ entire community. and Caltrans is tentatively scheduled to award six grants, ... News releases appearing in the BLACK VOICE (three in Northern California and three in Southern '. '. do not necessarily e> 1/ VOICE NEWS PAGE 7 THlltSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1982 ( Community News ow h to live and be a happy person. There are some people who want thiswill experience all by themselves. 3rdPARISH PICNIC:se be held on Sunday October at the Ba Pi<;nicN L GroundsEE at March AFB. PARISH COU CI M TING: Because the first Sunday In Sept. fell on labor day weekend, parish council will m�et Sept. 12th immediately after the 11:15 services.E E All are welcome. WH R 'S DAD? A dramatic and challenging television programwill be aired Thursday,oc Sept. 16, at 8 p .m. on Channel 9. The show will f us on whatIt happens to a family when the father is not present. will be hosted by Dr. James Dobson. N oo JOGGING AGAI : S n we will be out there again E E E attempting to improve our running time. My best time GOOD P OPL ME T AT VI'S -E I went by Vi's 50 ·last year was 57 minutes for 6.5 miles. I hope to cut it Beauty Salon, on Allesandro St. in dgemont,E last to minutes this year. week and had a conversation with her and unice SUNDAY SCHOOL: The exchange of information is Williamson about the NAACP. Its an organization very important in a religious environment. Do not doing a Jot for the community everyone should join keep your child away from any opportunity to learn and become active in it. *********** il Perris ·1 THE BLACKCULTURAL EXPERIENCE eonalste of about eacoarage pride, faith �d positive involvement of young :f ;:s:: 42 young people from 7 to 18, wbo get to(ether for group peopleand their parents. The member■hip 11 open to every I �idou, plan fundrai11er1, _ling, dance, perform, play■ Trends ethnicgroup. Mrs. �e Brownhas volunteeredabout .Panorama and go on field trips. The parpoae of the groap to 8 boars• weekand bas been doing BO �or the lut 10 year■• by Arthur L. t It Cook The B.C.E. Rliy'thmettes do it again ' Specialty Tonya and Tanya Robin• Watch the kids: oo Ten girls from Rub- thetrophy. 1st place directed by Bernardine son, La-Shawna Crain, Sch i° is in ;ession again, and with r Adrie idoux's E B.C.E. (Black Cul- While at camp Brown, who won a 1st nne Bryant, Na It comes the need for drivers to be extremely careful tural xperience) Drill the girls received train• place Superior pin and a tasha Taylor, Amanda in· the vicinity of bus stops and other areas where I WHAT STRIKES YOU MOST: are the changes in Tearn attended a four-day ing in da ce, nov�lty acts, Mickey Mouse spirit pin Lowry, Audra Heulett, youngSters c_ongregate. se · texture an co camp held at California parade, high kick and for leadership while at Lisa Butts, Shatawn Page The bus stops are particularly dangerous, becau · . d 1 or. State University, Long military drill. camp. The girls who and Kim Billinger. while waiting for the bus, the · kids continue Beach, and brought home The Rhythmettes are attended camp were: conversations which were not completed in the kers of. black with ruby telephone marathons of the night before, swap goodies There's no question, its colored beads.... an emer- and do whatever It is that kids do. During these an extraordinary season aid-coloredstone stitched snorts Mews r ,er "heavy" discussions and swap sessions, they tend to for black -not In the sense on a black-leatherE E glove. with forget that theyare st�nding in the street. I have seen of dressing in Black" head THE R LARE TIMES'------N ------\-_. student playing a sort of strange game which I will to toe, but black Mead Valley-Perris Youth · name "Push your body in front of a car and frighten something. Black as the :: :x��i\�i�o �; him." The trick is to wait until the car is very close, element that changes these :���J��� ��i 1 Tackle Football Season Postponed of things. The blou ; • then push yourOT friend, but hold onto his arm. If his look E N E you like under a suit DIFF RE C . It's the shirt teats he slips from your grip, you can tell him on, we will postpone our or his survivors later, about how sorry you are and Jacket - - whether the difference between a neu Due to the lack of risA Valley area. to help support this org- jacket is In sageiJreen season until 1983 -1984. . that you were "Jus' Playing.". og tral luggilge - brown sign-ups and community proposal was written anizationAll . tweed - is We still need commun Early morning darkn�ss and f compound the gabardine or gloveclaret and that same glove support we were unable to the County Board of sign-up fees are black and softly tied..... ity and business suppo1 t,. hazards, therefore, alertness on the part of drivers is in· leather or in to start a Football Team Supervisors to put us in being refunded. This or the hat that's most app for further information imper ative in these areas. forest-green leather or in this season in Mead-Per- their 1983 - 1984 Budget ganization is still going ealing Is soft and black.... call 657-8076. A good rule of thumb is to slow down and always purple. The difference the earring you reachse for between a grey cashmere. Pete Mills takes time out for future racers of Riverside expectCheck the unexpected from kids. se is a black square t with muffler and one in yellow you students records:oo Parents it is a wi chuncky blue stones ... move to visit the high sch l and check your children's - a streak of brightness years. They must, how even the bag you go for with a tweed coat or with Recently, sixteen the youngsters view the which includes off the standing concerningE credit and courses required for ever, attend the 3 .day . thenow differen is black.ce What is these makes are fur.you It'ssee , theunder smile tailored when youngsters, most of entire contents of his road bikes also. The Race graduation. ach year, several twelfth gradersse find overracing school at a cost of not a shiny black bags grey flannel trousers, a whom were members of drivers bag and his uni wayoo and the Driving out,that they cannot graduate in June becau se they a matte-textured but peek of silky the Friendship Baptistoo form. It's amazing how $800.00 this is only Sch l are separate ent are deficientse in either credits or required cour s. 6eginning. They also tery black. ink blot- .ta or thin,turquoise magensock. Church in Riverside, t k expensive the clothing is erprises but t�ey use the Check to e if they are up to date, and if not, speak Some of the season's Even the smallest color a personal tour of the and the cost of the have time to find spons same raceways. The to schoolpersonnel about curiculum planning to insure best effects come from exchange gives you a Riverside International vehicles that are used for ors-to help them purchase Highway Patrol and oth that when graduation time comes, your child will get the new black with . having that color differlift: Raceway, and oo-the British racing. He also informed their racing vehicles. Mr. ers use the track for his oroo her diploma.game color mixthe of l ook of a ence something you Driving Sch l. Mrs. the youngst�rs as to what Mills took time to answer training on handling cars F tball of the year: Riverside City Collegeat black..... satin tie a alwaysin wear all Claudia Patterson arran type of vehicles that are all · of the youngster's onMr. wet surfaces. Thanks will meet Saddlebac� College on Thanksgiving day midnight blue on simply makes the timefeel ged the tour. used for racing. He also questions and invited Mills for being a good R.C.C. These two schools are old rivals which should top... twisted- strandsuede you ProfessionalMr. driver and informed the youngsters 'them to visit during the friend to youngsters. ,. i:nake for an interesting game. I asked Kenny Alford r....,,_,.__,.,_,....,�....,cho- 1hPtt"r...... ,...., ...... _.�, instructor, Pete Mills as to what type of vehicle . races at the raceway what he thought Saddleback's chances of winning are. f CONSUMER QUESTIONS ·f was the ·guide fo� the causes the most accidents Looking for Former "No problem, our team is lighter and quicker this year, tour. He took the group and the worst injury to and we will not stop until we get to the Pony Bowl." f · ·& ·· · f around the track in a youngsters. Interesting National Guards Kenny said with a smile that makes me believe that he enough, the good old f ANSWERS f vehicle to showthem how An attempt is being made to locate former knows what he's talking about. See you ·an at the the drivers and students everyday common bicycle j By EUNICE.WILLIAMSON t ;members of the Angeles, San Bernardino & San game. drive the course. What a causes more because of oo Los 1402d Battalion ...... a dream come the misuse of them and supermarkeQUESTION":t i'fave you l ked · closely at the thrill and jDiego uni s of the Engineer true for the youngsters!, because youngsters don't I • E shelves where you usually find salt? :[COMBAT), California National Guard for the DEADLINE . They saw the inside and take safety precautions ANSW R: If so,oose you 've noticed a lot of new purpose of formingIts as Association and for plans to the entire body of the on them. / 'seaproducts . Youse can ch from plain salt, iodized salt, :1 1950.commorate muster to active duty In September and obser Now the youngsters MONDAY 9 A.�. salt, asoned salt, salt substitutesoo or salt race cars then ved a class as they drove have time to save their alternates. Which �hould you ch se? How about · Former members and persons with information up. the best decision the formula cars around money for racing since passing them all That's probably irequestedIon the whereabouts contact of[SGT) former Ar lister members Tillory, are ------"------....,the track. Mr. Mills let they are 2 yrs of age to 6 toSan Diego. Street, San Community Calendar :'264-5847Diego, California In 92113. 3605 Florence you could make. September 9, 1982 683-6636, The salt items are all made of sodium chloride. Most 6:30 682-2391,Mr. David Cunningham Mrs. adults in the United States take in far more sodium 4366 .. NAACP Youth Council Regularoc Meeting, Peg StreeterNovember 686-552312, or NAACP13, 14, 1982 686- '2227. than they need. The major health hazard is for persons Special Limited Offer: with p.m. Community Settlement Ass iation, N E E E E E who have high blood pressure. In populations 17-JEWELSWISS-MADE . WATCH Bermuda Avenue,September Riverside, 13, 1982CA. AACP SOUTH RN AR A CONF R NC low-sodium intakes, high blood pressure is rare. In . NAACP (Riverside Branch hosting) All Branches in contrastoo, in populations with high-sodium intakes, $49.95 VALUE ONLY$14.95 Riverside Branch Board meeting, 7 p.m. is common. At present, thereoo is Southern Californa(714) & Nevada. For more high bl d pressure • StainlessSteel Back Bobby Bonds Park, 2060 University Ave. lnformat�on callNovember 686-2227. 12, 1982 no good way to predict who will develop high bl d 11, 1982 • Diamond Tooled Riverside. September N E N E pressure. * Electronically Timed TOW HALL ME TING . STRATTO C NT- The salt substitutes and alternates • on the 1 Year Guarantee BAPAC B. -LBr adtey Fundr aiser(714) ER - 7:30 p.m. November13, 1982 · supermarket shelves are made of potassium chloride. * · For information call Dr. ivingston at Most Americans get �nough potassium from' foods 11, 1982 Send $14.95 + $1.50 682-4005. September RegularecConference&Workshops -Sa.m. -5:30 such as milk, meat, many fruits and dark leafy Postage and Handling to: & 1 fall Areap.m. • R eption for Past Officers of Southern 'vegetables. Average daily intakes of potassium Peck Sales, 62 W. 45 St. Saturday Morning Toastmasters 797-F Conference Past Officersoc of Branches - within the range of safe and adequate intakes New York, N.Y. 10036 25, 1982 Check or Money Order Only. Holiday Inn,· Riverside,September 9:15 a.m. 7:30 -9 p.m.• Freedom10:30 Dance (S ial) - 9 p.m. • recommendec;I by the National Research Council. The Freedom AuctionNovember - p.m.14, 1982 continuous use of salt substitutesL _ cold push daily Sickle Cell Organization of Inland Counties Ann intakes above this range. ittle is known about the ual Member(714) sip Dinner /Dance. For information Continuation of Southern A�ea Conference Meet- !effects of long term high potassium diets. 1982 call 684-0420October. 10, lngs • 8 a.m.Area -Breakfast with ministers• 9 a.m. - So. pass up the salt, the salt substitutes, and the Southern• 12 Noon Conference Meeting Reconvenes salts alternates. Instead move on to the herbs and · NAACPGolf Riverside Branch Second Annual Ben1011 Adjournment •12, 1983 spices. These are the wise person's salt substitutes. Orange.efit Street,Tournament, Riverside Riverside. inforGolf mClub,ation febr...-y Herbs and spicesoo canse make saltless cooking tastier The Harlem Globetrotters have traveled over six million For caH ' NAAX:JRiverside-Branch Annual Freedom Fund 'than.when the c k u d salt! There is a wtseselection miles, visited 94 countries on six continents and have Mr. William Butler 686-5071, Mr. Jesse Ybarra Banquet. ·of low sodium herbs and spices ready and waiting for been watched by an estimated 80 million specJators. •------' 'the adventuresom� cook. :J I / PAGE 8 VOICE NEWS THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 9' 1982 Candidate Urges State Phone Takeover Buckingham BBQ Plans "Outrageous!" is the it is the public's money domain, and id a court ic Telephone is "taking nopoly will then make inated by wealthy inter Completed response of State Treas which is used for invest· will allow a city to tak advantage of the recess• incredible profits." He ests" to adopt the necess urer candidate Kevin A ments and improve over a football team, the ion to reap a windfall. urges the legislature to ary legislation, "a ballot Final plans for the big The Sunday program of kin to Pacific Telephone's ments," Akin proposes a state certainly has the Using recession-level rev place Pacific Telephone Initiative for public own- Buckingham barbecue to activities, which starts at request for a 125% rate state takeover of the right to take over this enues to project losses, "and all other public ership of public utilities be held at the Hemet Fair 4 p.m., will include a deep. increase. Pointing out company. ''The state has essential public utility." Pacific Telephone is ask. utility monopolies" under would gain a great many Grounds Sunday after· pit barbecue prepared by that the state Public the right of eminent Akin, a 32-year old Ing for rate increases public ownership. And he signatures in the wake of noon, September 12, Alex Borel of Murrieta, Utilities Commission is domain, and if a court will steelworker who is run· which will give it a hefty suggests that if the state Pacific Telephone's extor- 1982, were reported on beer, wine, door prizes, required to guarantee the allow a city to take over a ning on the Peace and profit in a deep recession. government is "too dom- tionate demands." by the committee to elect live western country telephone company "a football team, the state F;eedom line on the When some degree of ------� Tom Buckingham for music and a special show profit, even though by the famed Outlaw Gun large has the right of eminent ballot, charges that Pacif- recovery comes, this mo- SPOTLIGHT ON workshop for parents and Sheriff at a meeting in Fighters group. Commit PARENTING DAY children of all ages if Perris last Friday morn offered at the YWCA ing, September 3rd. tee spokesman say they September 25, 1982 at The fund raising event have planned a real bar ClmsifiedAth 8172 Magnolia Avenue: {_ 9 a.m. to I p.m. a free fun Riverside. is expected to draw over gain event for persons 1,000 people to the fair who purchase tickets. Wanted grounds for an afternoon Twenty-five committee Need Credit Cards? ARE YOU MAKING NOW GOLDEN AGES Part-time typesetter, Call of fun and entertainment. members attended the Guaranteed! Receive· '! WATERIEDSI WANTED! 5� -80 8_24_-88_ 84_ _. ---- Committee members Friday morning meeting. WHAT YOU'RE Master Card, Visa & A sensitive lady to inter Permanent cash value KINGSIZE have been selling tickets Tom Buckingham who WORTH? major credit cards e finished act with a very special 2 life Insurance with im• Overweight? to the big event for the is facing the incumbent Leadlng conservation ser- - ven if you have �ad or year old. Must be capable mediate benefits. No Wanted 100 overweight past several weeks and Riverside County Sheriff vices Co. looking for people to try new Herb no credit bankruptcy of providing stimulating physical examination ONLYs14900 reported the ticket sales in a run off election on people to consult with product and share in Co. or divorce. For free activities in my home for required. Full cover• have been going well. November 2nd. home owners on money profit 100% guaranteed . brochure, call Credit .COMP\.ETE hours per day Monday age from the first day. 5 saving conservation met Call Pearl (714) 781-0865 Toll FREE 1-800-527- 4141MUNT ST. Friday. (714] 653-2091 Call (714) 656-3553/4. INTRODUCTION TO hods. Car allowance, and 1218 24 hours. any day. :.CA Nice House I ACUPUNCTURE hlth. Ins., part • full time I --- VOTE Chaffey College Com - RIVERSIDE avail. No Exp necessary, ------... -· In San Bernardino, for HOUSE FOR rent or lease rent, 5 bedrooms, munity Services will offer PROPERTY we train. If you're inter- living in San Bernardino. Spa- room, den, Swimming pool "Introduction to Acupun• .------.. 4 bedroom,2 bath, Ranch ested in dignity• prestige style on cul-de-sac, Air, cious living room, dining (pool service included). cture" on Saturday, Sept. REE Discount and high earnings you are.a, den w/.fireplace, kit· $600 per month. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to carpeting, Sprinklers, might qualify. Call Mr. chen, built-ins, dish wash• 824-8884 12:30 p.m. Fenced, Double garage, Tickets to see Arnold at (714] 885-0981. er, 2 baths, 3 bedrooms, The course will cover $46,000 assumable loan. patio double car garage. the history of both mod a n Sophisticated epaper ern and classical acupun· Call Ms. Gordon 682-32Sl Compl:�:!��� !!���c���!nt ;;��;t/ VOTE TODAY $ l ,000•$4,000 in equipment for --·-· ' cture and why nerve Ladies • work, Mr. Grace (213] hanging 4 · related ailments are eff SPECIAL DISCOUNT 1 sale. Huey 822-78 2, 1Arts G ran t s Offere . d 930- 300.answering ser- ----R-i ectively treated with this TICKO vice. v_e_r_s_i e Dear Editor. EXCHANGE THIS TICKET 01 Bo, d- ----y procedure. Acupressure Officea Mail to theatre Moh c:hocb payable 1&. will aslo be reviewed and SHUIEIIT THtATIIE ,Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) is a Aloo Rod_,.blo..,. byPl, Police demonstrated. (213) 553 .. 101 Department Mato, (� Co,clt national program that identifies, recognizes, and en• OCC-,>t.d Ml41 !Mntionwhen covpon p4ocing courages young people who have demonstrated excel• BASIC HORSEMAN- order & bringto Cou,,o,\ Theat�loa Offiu few Ticketpick up. Jenee in dance, music, theater, visual arts, and writing. SHIP (be.pt ht 15 Rows 0.chelha) n n l"9, l'ric:o W'dh This lxchongo The National Foundatio fo'r Advanceme t in the Arts Chaffey College Co 11J!., W(O., Tl4Ul. M. at 1,30 PM (NFAA), n n n & SUNDAY IVS.at 7,30 PM an i dependent, no governmental institutio mmunity Services is off. $30.00 0aCHE$1'RA $20.00 25.00 IWCOHY 17.SO headquarteredin Miam� Florida, is the sponsor of ARTS, ering two classes in "Bas 20.00 IIALCOHY 12.SO which Is administered by Educational Testing Service fRtOAY !VINING AT 8,30PM ic Horsemanship" begin $32.50 OIICttfSTRA S22.SO (ETS) in Pri nceton, New Jersey. In March 1981, the Ford 27.SO IAI.CONY 20.00 ning in September. 22.SO IAI.CONY 15.00 Foundation gave ETS a grant of $257,000 to address the Th,s ticket will be honOfed on1y d The first class will showr BEFORE oidefln6 seats tlo question of the underrepresentation of young minority refuor:is No exchanges artists in the arts. NFAA and the Ford Foundation are meet on Tuesdays, Sept.· '21 through 26, pleased to work together with ETS in a combined effort Oct, from PROGRF.88IVELAW ENFORCEMENT to make universal access a nationally recognized char 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CityRiv.-.lde of acteristicsof ARTS. We need your help. Here is what we second class will be on Callfenla ask you to do: Thursdays, Sept. 23' PCIHeeOffleer Read the ArtistAdvocates Handbook, become familiar through Oct. 28, 4:30 to, $1491-1998 with the ARTS Prospects, post ARTS posters in schools, 5:30 p.m. The $80 fee for1 esdtmgeaner,unUmited opportunitiel ambit.Jou fer churches, libraries, neighborhood stores, community the course includes thei iadfvldaala. U :,oa an a Hip Scboalpwlute (er centers, and other places where they will be seen by use of a horse, a classes: eqalvaleat],at leut21 ylU'I of ap ud an In pocl young people. Identify talented youth who are eligible for will be held at the High-' ARTS and encourage them to complere a 1982-83 pllylicaleeaditiae, applynew! land Riding Academy in CITYOF RIVERSIDE ARTS Registration Fonn. (There is a fonni n the enclosed, Fontana. 3900Stnet Main ARTS Prospectus. Forms must be mailed as soon as "Jus Me", possible to ARTS, PO Box 287 6, Princeton, N.J. 08541 ). SINGLE PARENT Rivenide,c.Jlfcinda 9'l5Z2 •••••••••• Completed registration fonns mustbe received by Oct• GROUP ober 1, 1982. Keep the ARTS Affirmative Action tele- The free single Parent Gloria· Gooden Gray For mere lnfarmatioa IINNt tbe Rivenlde Pollce 1 phone number handy, and call if you or interested young Group, which meets at Custom Made Fashions cont.et Department Ol6eer Jim Camaon (fl4) · artists need additional Prospectuses or have questions: the YWCA 8172 Magnolia 787-7540. for the discriminating. person., 800-257-5132; (in NJ) 609-734-1962. Monitor and support Avenue, Riverside, has a the progress of ARTS applicantsin your area as they new group leader. Susan Personai Counsultations · EQUALOPPORTUNITY I) Registration; move through the three stages of ARTS: Davis is a single parent AFFJRMATIVE ACTION 2) Application; and 3) Adjudication. Help applicants (714) 820-1645 with a Masters degree in M/FEMPLOYER identify local resources for preparation ofvideot apes and audiotapes. Psychology from Port Compliments •· ! Those of us who understand what minority land State University. . underrepresentation costs the arts have a responsibility Susan is available on of American Cell to vigorously encourage and sustain the participation of the first & 3rd Monday of For f� fair, We Salute Sickle . · minority youth in ARTS. By working together, we can each month to discuss the n n to Affair friendlyservice expand opportu ities for these you g people problems & joys of rais· contriqute their talents in shaping the broad definition of ing children alone. Any Limousine contact••• ps ARE b art in America. 1 --1 Thank you for your support as an advocate for Arts single parent is welcome ,:'':;., Willie �•e's Recognition and Talent Search. to ·attend, free childcare Black Voice . 1:' �i� C-1' is provided. For more ' . ' n Br�jdery & H�ir Aff1;ir · Si cerely, information please call News e n . . .. . - : Lah Gaski Fitchue Sue Saks at 688-5531. , Director ARTS Affirmative Action Program BRAIDING ' i * HAIR WEAVES . CAL-LABOR '' * SCULPTURED . . ' I. \ NAILS FOR * JERI-CURLS A good person to know BRADLEY for your insurance needs byJHIRMACK Auto• Fire Homeowners LIie • Trucks Renlln • Crime RALLY Commen:ial Condominiums ALL YOUR BEAUTY OLD-FASHIONED LABOR Boats• RV's Mobile Homes ' Worl I L