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Volume 3 Number 8 March 14-27,1996
TUESDAY MARCH 19
The Mid-South communities continue to be candidates attempt to fill the seat of retiring 7 Congressional Race Deadlockeililll ind the centeinr of thRacee political stor;m aAhmas Chicago Cardisds Collins Gain, the rift betweesn 3rd Ward Al Urban League's president James Compton derman Dorothy Tillman and Cook County TV stands firm by his decision to include 21st Boa'rd Commissioner, Bobbie Steele has paled Century Vote in a coalition to increase voter since both candidates have.launched a massive mcmwmw registration and turnout. Steadfast amidst attack against Danny K. Davis refuser to MINISTERS BREAKFAST" charges of betrayal and collusion, from Mayor denounce Wallace "Gator" Bradley who has Daley and Aid. Ed Smith of the Westside, the alleged gang association. Tillman and Steele AHMAII Urban League have turned a deaf ear to those seem to have veered away from the issues at who would condemn the organization decision Continue on page 5 «lljip»iii»iiiiii to registrar youth to vote. The upcoming election has again brought to South Street the forefront the seedy side of politics and ,,,:•,. politicians with gang association as the battle Journal cry and is quickly becoming a political plat form. . Endorsements • • mmmwrmmm In the 7th Congressional District race as 19 Dr. J. Ahmad, candidate for U.S. Senate stands before the Black media on his candidancy. Page 13 Journal inquire to their offices. firmative action is The district was remapped and drawn to en- reverse discrimi- 12th District Race,Charged with tion to ^^NWMBttKSSpfc made up of mostly minority registrants, over African-Ameri arting Black Empowerment 60% Black. cans" he contin The often quoted adage that "History repeats the primary over Mayor(s) Jane Byrne and One of the candidates, Randolph I. Anderson ued. itself is taking on a third dimension in the Richard M. Daley. And then there's the long III says "You have to be politically selfish, for Accusations have Twelfth Senatorial District. A district that repre forgotten Wilson Frost, then Pro Tem of the yourself because there's no reciprocity. The been made that sents half of the Mid-South communities and its City Council who in 1977 did not pursuit figures and the history all but proves his asser "ringers" have wards. claim to the Mayor's office after Richard J. tion, especially on the issue of the General been put in the Daley passed. Instead taking the the position Assembly's stance on affirmative action. The race by the Molaro In that race, charges are that black commit Anderson teemen are working to keep State Senator as Chairmanship of the Finance Committee ' attitude is personified by Sen. Walter W. camp. Charges Robert Molaro in office of a majority minority, Now, 20 years later, four year incumbent Dudycz's bill that would eliminate all the past Molaro denies. It is not a new charge. His a charge by candidates. A lost on them in the State Senator Robert Molaro a Caucasian en and future gains made by minorities because of reaction to the question put to him about it lesson of non-support of Black candidates by joys rock solid support from the black commit it." resulted in an attack on Anderson saying that white politicians in the case(s) of Cecil Partee teemen despite challenges from black candi Anderson, associate with alderman Cole "He should be tarred and feathered.", stating the (Treasure and State's Attorney), Harold Wash dates for. A charge Black aldermen in the man of the 15th ward is proud of his personal right person should be elected and it shouldn't ington, in his bid for Mayor right after he won district has shy away from upon South Street achievements as an attorney which led to a be a Black/White election. stint as a county prosecutor. "To say that af Continue on page 11 63rd St El Demolition Sets Stage for a Divided Woodlawn Woodlawn — The public hearing on the Jackson from the beginning that the City Department of Brazier, pastor of Apostolic Church of God and Park elevated (El) line in Woodlawn was Planning and Development, The Woodlawn Leon Finney, Chairman of TWO arrived early scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm, but by 5:30 pm Organization (TWO) and Apostolic Church had and partially packed Hyde Park High School on the auditorium of Hyde Park High School was organized the public hearing to favor those Tuesday. packed with standing room only. . It was clear seeking the El's demolition. Reverend Arthur Staged with "applause" signs as cue cards, pro demolition supporters organized to confirmed with the City and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 63rd Street El between Cottage Grove and Dorchester should be demolished to make way for new upscale housing. As the El was schedule to open March 31, Woodlawn residents and public transportation advocates testified in rage, and in bitter pro and con on the fate of the El and redeveloping the community. But, the most outspoken person was the Chairman Herbert Johnson, he chal lenged Rev. Leon Finney, as Finney address the crowd at the end of the hearing. Then was es corted from the auditorium by the police. Those voices in support of keeping the El seemed to prevail. Based in part on the out come of the public hearing, the City of Chicago will make the final decision on whether the El station will remain or be demolished. The Fed eral Transportation Authority who mandate the Photos by Vincent Walker city to hold a hearing before the city final deci Rev. Authur Braizer, (center) who wants the sion will rule on the City's request to waive 63rd Street El demolished east of Cottage Grove made a presentational/testimony while Mattie . " Photo by Vincent Walker repayment of existing improvements to the Protest and demotration, pro and con drew 1,000 people to Hyde Park Career Academy on the elevated structure in the event demolition Butler (below) testify on behalf to keep the El subject of the El demolition on 63rd east of Cottage Grove. Continue on pagefro m being demolished. South Street Journal has moved its office to: 4500 S. Michigan Ave. (Coach House). The telephone number remain the same, (312) 924-0461 Fax (Temp.) 556-7663 Page 2 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal Hope Institute Lake Shore Drive, both northbound and southbound, will be located to the receives grant to in r west of the Field Museum and Soldier Field. organize local J. Everett smith of King City To Begin During 1996 construction, however, drivers on southbound lanes of Lake school election. Drive Recognized for Work On Lake Shore Drive south of Balbo will be The Lugenia F. Burns Hope Institute has temporarily detoured to the east side received a grant to provide support to Community Leadership Shore Drive of the Museum and Soldier Field, thirteen elementary and middle schools in sharing the roadway with northbound the mid-south communities. . Organizers Relocation Lake Shore Drive. Three lanes of from the institute will work with the staff in The actual relocation of northbound Lake Shore will remain open in both providing outreach, support and nominees Lake Shore Drive lanes is to begin on directions during 1996 construction. for the April 17th Local School Council March 15, 1996 and to be completed election. on December 1996. When the entire Alternate Routes Suggested during 1996 construction: The Hope Center was co-founded by Dr. program is completed in early 1998, a Sokoni Karanja, Centers For New Horizons new unified Museum Campus linking 1. Avoid Lake Shore by using: a. and Atty. Barack Obama. District State Chicago's three great museums with Drexel Blvd. b. Indiana Ave. c. Senator. Designed to provide training and nearly 10 acres of new greenery, Michigan Ave. d. Dan Ryan Expwy. support for community residents who walkways, and bike paths along the 2. Avoid construction northbound, demonstrate leadership qualities and are lakefront. In addition, all lanes of exit at: a. 31st Street, b. 39th Street interested in having an impact in their 3. Exit (1-55) Stevenson at King Dr. communities. Concerned residents interested in applying Johnny Cochran in Chicago for admission to the Hope Center should contact Ms. Andrea Adams at 373-5700.
Empowerment Author and financial analyst Terry Savage presents J. Everett Smith with the 1996 Neighborhood Leadership Award on behalf on zone Proposals Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago. The King Drive Advisory Committee has nominated J. Everett update Smith for a Leadership Award. Smith, who has lived in Washington Mid-South communities had won Park Court for 15 years, has demonstrated that concerned residents Empowerment Zone (EZ) funding of $100 can make a difference. million for Chicago, 2 years ago. For the Smith served as president of his block club, was an original first round funding decision, the three member of the Mid-South Planning Council, and a founding member organizations in the area to be tenenatly of the NHS King Drive Advisory Committee. He led the drive which approved for funding out of 28 proposals gained Washington Park Court and 50th Street landmark status and Photo by Owen M. Lawson III submitted are; The Fund, based in ttpasked wit the City's Department of Housing to secure small grants Making the statement if O.J. Simpson djd not have the money he has, he Woodlawn; Mid-South Planning and ^f facade renovation. Mr. Smith volunteers at Provident Hospital would be in jail how, America's foremost trial attorney Johnny Cochran Development and Centers for New Horizons arid in University of Illinois Greencorp program. spoke to members of the Chicago Bar Association annual luncheon last both from the Grand Boulevard community; He is a member of the Board of Directors of NHS Chicago. Friday. Mr. Cochran told the audience at the luncheon that more lawyers The award was given at an annual awards dinner for Neighborhood and the Sutherland Community Arts Center should become advocates for the poor and victims of injustice. The sold Housing Services of Chicago, the city's largest neighborhood from the Kenwood community. out luncheon in honor of Mr. Cochran was the most successful luncheon revitalization organization. The final approval must go before the full event that the Chicago Bar Association has had since the organization city council. was founded in 1874. CaC&adar of tv&nfa meeting; 113 Club at 7:00p.m. 113 Thurs. 14 Mon. 18 E. 47th St. Call Mary Jordan 538- peration Push has really gone Rainbow, seen working in their CAPS Beat Meetings; Beat 224 Taifa Black Awareness holds 3200 or Ron Carter 924-0461 for lobby is ethnic folks from Poland. Seems like Glenn & Black meets at 6:30p.m.,4801 S. Michigan classes in Black history, leadership, more info. Contractors United need to step up the quality of some of their Ave. conflict resolution, and more every Monday from 6 to 7:30.at Kennicott Chicago Park District Lakefront members. Columbia College artist-in - residence Chuck Smith will direct Park . at 4434 S. Lake Park Avenue. Region 1996 First Quarter Doug Gill of Kenwood Oakland the Empowerment Zone national "The Trees Don't Bleed in Tuskegee," Community Meeting representativea says that the Empowerment Zone governance is a failure New Studio Theater, 72 East 11th Featured Speaker Sgt. Jim Keating, all over the United States.. Street. All tickets are $2.00. Not-for- Director of Security, Chicago Park profit groups may be eligible for free District Lakefront Region meets at Special political UnZip tickets with advance reservations. 6:00 p.m. .Jackson Park Field House Oops, Former alderman of the 2nd ward William Barnett and owner of For information or to make 6401 S. Stony Island call 747-2474 the Armory on 35th and Giles, should be aware that someone has or is reservations, call 312/663-1600, ext. for more information. about to purchase his building for back taxes other property owned by 6126. Sat. 30 Mr. Barnett is on 34th and Indiana where State Senator Margaret Smitlf Black Men Pushing meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30p.m. at Washington Park Wetlands Project is operating her political campaign. Operation PUSH in the Evans Workshop Residents and What was vision to be a major task for Barack Obama running for the Chapel. neighborhood schools are Thurs. 21 encouraged to attend, once known as 13th Legislative District, of Alice Palmer, Mr. Obama is running CAPS Beat Meetings The Foster Parenting Program of unoppose for his first elected job of many public service stops....More or Beat 214 meets at 6:30p.m., 3947 S. the playground of the "Black Ada S. McKinley Community Metropolis". The goal is to provide Senator Smith she has stated that those charges about ghost payroilers if Michigan Ave. Service invites you to learn how to mute, so Ken Dunkin, won't be able to dunk it in the campaign banter. residents and neighborhood schools become a licensed foster parent. with the opportunities and resources CAPS Beat Meetings No judge Marcus Salone, South Street Journal did not endorse you, but Free foster parent seminars during for full participation in the planning, 222~6:30p.m. 4312 S. Cottage Grove thanks for thinking highly of us to use our name, hope we don't meet in March will be held: planting, interpretation and the court room. March 21,1996-10:00a.m.-12:00 stewardship. What is it about the ward committeemans race that nobody wants to rut Sat 16 noon. March 25, 1996-6:00p.m.- The Ecology of Washington Park, other than the 20th ward. could it be that it is a nonpaying office???? Crusaders For Justice meets every 8:00p.m. Meet with foster parent March 30, 1996 -10:00 a.m.; April Saturday at 12 noon, at Holiness recruiters at 2907 South Wabash 25,1996 7:00 p.m. Rev. Al Sampson said it must be that Commissioner Danny K. Davis, Temple Church 56th and Indiana Avenue. Aid. Dorothy Tillman, and Commisioner Bobbie Steele were the best oj every Saturday The Black Metropolis Conventin & friends in another life politics as usual, they'll befriends by March J The 3rd annual "A Night of Smiles" Tourism Council's (BMC&TC) will Greater Washington Pk. 20th and more on the 7th, Aid. Dorothy Tillman told or at least triec' at The Oak Brook Marriott Hotel, be having a community participation Community Development Corp. to tell Danny's business on NBC's City Desk. since they cut her, we'll 6:00 p.m. until midnight. Sponsored workshop, in the auditorium of the meets at the Washington Park tell you. Commissioner Danny Davis said that sometimes Black women by PALS (Parents Activating Love, newly renovated Chicago Bee Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Dr. (Last run their men to White women, No Offense to the interracial couples but Support and Research), for children Library 3647 South State Street from Sat of each month. we know some sisters that would beg to differ... any way all that was year ? who have cancer. Funds are for 4 to 6 p.m. West Woodlawn Council of Block patient care, education and research ago or was it. > Conference on the new Clubs; meet at the Parkway initiatives and to provide recreational Community House, 500 East 67th Aid. Troutman has picked up where Inside The Hat left off /'/ would Millennium, Is 2000 AD Now, a and social support for children and cultural teach in, countering the Street. be nice if the community could get information about the elected official, families at Wyler Children's Hospital Willie Lynch Syndrome and the End CAPS Beat Meetings; Beat 212- when its not election time. at the University of Chicago, the of the world Psychology at the Feb.27, 1996 at 7:00p.m., 449 E. evening includes a silent auction, South Street Journal has attracted the interest of the Law Bulletin...seen, s Center for Inner City Studies 700 E. 35th Street dinner and dancing." Auction items they confused our Salute To The Community with an endorsement Oakwood, March 21 and 22, Beats 233-234, Feb.22, 1996 at include a 95-96 Bears team page wonder how that happened since Farrakhan and Lu Palmer conference begins at 5:30. For 7:00p.m., 5531 S. King autographed football and a Bulls aren't running for anything information call 268-7500. team autographed basketball. April Sat. 13 Word is....someone paid someone in the fourth ward for Wl-lPO Fri. 22 The West Woodlawn Council of endorsements say it aint so. Sun, 17 Block Club's Women's Auxiliary Ujamaa Food Market is coming to First Chicago Bank, Stoney There's always a ringer in political campaigns, mainly in the Black meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday the Grand Boulevard Shopping Branch presents a salute to Artist, community. This time ringer is in the 7th Congressional race and the I2t of each month at Parkway Center, 54th and Dan Ryan. A featuring the work of Marva Jolly and Community House, 500 E. 67th State Senatorial race...Eddie Read would call them a Sell Out. community meeting to start the Melvin King, and poetry by Beverly A. street; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. All women are decusion to start a grocery store Reed, in the community room, from 6 invited. coop. Sponsored by the Fuller and -7:30. Washington Park community organizations. Doors open at 2pm Thurs. 26 meeting begins at 3pm. For 47th St. Business Association information call 667-0464. South Street Journal March 14-27.1996 Page 3 "Ujamaa Food Co-operative Moves Forward" munity residents ie; where do you The groups first meeting was met shop, how often, how do you get with excitement and commitment. there, your satisfaction with your Erana Jackson, a Washington Park present grocery store, how much do resident stated, "This venture is ex spend, membership fees, the name actly what we need in our commu "Ujamaa", and your willingness to nity, it can work, if we come and become a member. support this program."
Photo by Owen Lawson III Representatives from Fuller Park and the Washington park community join forces to establish the Ujamaa Food IlOUlN Market, a grocery store cooperative in the Grand Boulevard Shopping Center at 55th and Dan Ryan. s:«> AM TO March 10, kicked off the first of tion stated"Our organization is ec 4. Return of surplus to members 4u*0 I'M many meetings convening "UJAMAA static to be part of such an empower 5. Constant education, and Mon Sat Jerry (HIE SWEETS PEOPLE) MITCH FOOD MARKET", a grocery store ing endeavor." 6. Cooperation among cooperatives. cooperative, in the Grand Boulevard Each Sunday- the organizations As part of the education and in Shopping Center at 55th and the Dan will present information on what it formation segment, a video will be Ryan. The facilitating organizations means to be a food cooperative. shown, which features successful j£ in Fuller Park and Washington Park This will allow members to make an co-op's throughout the nation. In expressed enthusiasm toward this educated decision and better under addition, guest speakers will be in exciting venture. They are planning stand the operation of a cooperative. vited, such as Theresa Primm, of the membership drives for the next 5 Their objective is to make sure all Itongo Natural Food Cooperative, Sundays at 3:00 p.m. except on Easter members are knowledgeable of the who is known citywide for her suc Sunday. cooperative principles which are: cessful planning strategy of the Antonio Chappell, Executive Di 1. Open and voluntary membership Itongo concept. They have also rector of the Fuller Park Advisory 2. One member, one vote created a detailed survey which Council and Development Corpora 3. Limited interest on shares identifies the buying habits of com- School Activists plan for March for School FuntMWg
School Activists Plan for Parents' March for School Funding ASKComEdL A Seres of Fbv\erful Ties. School and community activists discuss plans for the Parents' March for School Funding in Springfield on March 27 during a recent organizing meeting at the Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan. At least 1,000 parents throughout Illinois will march at the state capitol in Springfield on March 27 demanding "ComEd, how can I keep my family safe from adequate and equitable funding for electrical accidents?" Illinois public schools. Featured in the center of the photo are Mark Allen of Operation Push and Arlene Zielke of the Chicago Region PTA. Others (from left to We all need electricity to make our lives easier. right) are: Brian Banks of the Chicago Urban League, Illinois PTA But it's nothing to play with. president Betty Durbin, Sharon • Keep power and lawn tools at least 10 feet away from sprinklers, pools and puddles. Voliva of the Illinois PTA, Lynn Never use them when standing on or near wet grass, bushes or trees. Steiner of the Chicago Urban • Stay away from downed power lines and report them to ComEd. Ask others to stay away League, Alfred Rodgers of until ComEd arrives. Southwest Community Congress, Joe Damal of Southwest Community • Keep children safe by using plastic outlet caps. Congress and Valerie Denney of • Install working smoke detectors throughout your home. Valerie Denney Communications There's a new energy at ComEd!" • Take precautions when using appliances near water or damp surfaces. To participate in the Parents' March, • Replace damaged cords and plugs. call 1-800-627-2425. ComEd • Dry your hands before touching anything plugged in. A Unicom Company For additional energy tips, call J 800 Edison-l and ask for a free copy of our Home Energy Saving Product Guide. Page 4 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal "New Organization Encourages Student Unificationff MEYSTEC! m/
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SSJ Photo by Vincent Walker (top) Dr. Sam Musoni, President of World Crisis Intervention Network officially appointed Mr. Adeeb Asad and Mr. LaMont Evans respectively to the WCIN International Advisory Council. ALWAYS PAID 1/2 THE Another birth has happened in the and the Illinois Board of Higher Edu Grand Boulevard community, right cation - Student Advisory Committee out of the heart of the Northeastern (Chairman for '.the Illinois Private 11 v JvJif 1 KJU L JUL- JL; Illinois University - Center for Inner Colleges and Universities) for the City Studies (NEIU/CICS), the DeVry Institute of Technology- founding of the United African Chicago Campus. American Student Forum UAASF), This organization is unique because under the auspices of the World Crisis it is the only one of its kind in the Intervention Network (WCIN). State of Illinois that has such a wide SAVE An Additional Mr. Adeeb Asad and Mr. LaMont platform that seeks to unify and facili Evans were officially appointed by tate solidarity among African Ameri Dr. Sam Musoni, President of WCIN can college and high school students. as Executive Coordinator and Admin The UAASF plans to train African 20% to 40% OFF istrative Coordinator of this new or American students to lead and orga ganization respectively. These young nize on their campuses and within leaders were also officially appointed their communities. The UAASF gears to the WCIN International Advisory its energies towards providing a fo Council. rum to voice issues, concerns, and The paramount mission of the aspirations of students, and to sound United African American Student the trumpet of social and political Forum is to organize African Ameri consciousness that will capture and can college and high school students stir the conscience of the world. to make a significant contribution to The UAASF gears its energies to Open everyday at 10:00 a.m., the ongoing struggle for social, cul wards providing a forum ^to voict tural, political, and economical unifi issues, concerns, and aspirations of* cation, liberation, and self determina- students, and to sound the trumpet of CLOSED SATURDAYS social and political consciousness that The strategy is to start initially on a will capture and stir the conscience of Permit #1416? citywide level, and to progressively the world. expand their scope to state, national, In conclusion, the UAASF held and international levels. Dr. Musoni their first series of conferences at the says, "We are blessed to have these Centerrfor Inner City Studies on May young men because they bring vision, 10, for the high school students, and energy, diligence, and a wealth of DeVry Institute of Technology- protracted experience as student and Chicago Campus on May 11, for the community leaders." For example, college and university students. Mr. Asad is the President Emeritus of For more information, you may the Black Student Movement at the contact Dr. Sam Musoni at (312) 268- Center for Inner City Studies, a mem 7500 ext. 115/120, Mr. Asad can be ber of the NEIU Student Government reached at (312) 658-7321, and Mr. Association, as well as the Illinois Evans can be contacted at (312) 740- mm Board of Higher Education - Student 1402, (312) 929-8500 ext. 2017, as Advisory Committee Representative well as if you cruise the internet, he for NEIU. He is a third year student can be Electronically Mailed at working on his Bachelor's of Science [email protected]. The address, Degree with a major in Inner City for the WCIN-UAASF is 700 E. Studies, and a minor in Mexican- Oakwood Blvd., Chicago, Illinois Caribbean Studies at the NEIU-CICS. 60653. We lpok forward to watching Mr. Evans is. the President of the this child (UAASF) grow and develop African American Student Organiza into a mature and healthy life span. tion, Student Activities Coordinator,
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\ Formerly Under the El >\524 F. 47th St. Chicago, II 60653 RNE IR \ (312) 624-1 IS Brothers and SiKterx, we are systemic oppression Black Continued from page 1 structure to foster residential and people are facing genocide (J iulixtic .to called democracy, is moving to destroy the Black rfl'from the financial resource* some small scale retail develop needed to survive Our men itration camps to die. The wealthy of today have the hlood of th. that they possess. Slavery, the affirmative action plan of the ment. all Blacks. Wen exUMUh an allirmalivt 63rd St. El Demolition The Department's position re There jitry than black people, such discriminatiofitn; is wel l documented. Dead oJarrival. Make discrimination * felony. occurs. It is unclear how the City an important asset and should be mains consistent and supports for i eliminate our misguided Negro friends and CTA plan to use the incorporated into current residen mer Planning Commissioner Va information and testimonies from tial and retail redevelopment plans lerie Jarrett's, who chaired the the hearing. for Woodlawn. The report found meeting, earlier letter to the FTA A recent study by the Center for that pro-demolition arguments are requesting approval to demolish the Economic Policy Analysis has often based on political strategies El. Mattie Butler, of WECAN, concluded that the demolition of the rather than real data or facts. followed, forcefully presenting a El is not necessary and that the El is The City of Chicago Department positive vision for the redevelop not a negative factor in the Wood- of Planning and Development ment of the El and the Dorchester Eddie S. Read lawn community's redevelopment. fired the first shot of the evening; station that would create over 800 breathed back into the lungs of the old community jobs through the devel "I Was Born For The study affirmed that the El is calling for the removal of the el revolutionary. opment of a superstation and retail Oh yes, it is a time when fresh new mall. Reverend Brazier, whose This Moment" Said testimony was reminiscent of a warriors for change; will emerge, to church sermon, gave a presentation The Minister Louis their rightful place, as protectors; of using computerized photos of 63rd Farrakhan During the race. Today, I call for all black Street now and after the El is de men in the sound of my voice prepare molished. He pointed out that new His Saviours Day yourselves spiritually, physically and development would only occur with mentally. We must continue to stand the demolition of the El and the Speech. with Farrakhan our big brother in the influx of upper income people. On Sunday, February 25, 1996 struggle. He and The Nation of Islam Brazier's support of the El's demo Minister Louis Farrakhan gave must never stand alone. lition is in keeping with his com another great presentation. As he For forty years we have known where munity interest as head of the usually does; in the beginning of his to find Farrakhan. He must now Woodlawn Preservation and In speech, he provided a spiritual frame know where to find us. He is one of vestment Corporation, a develop of reference. To me, he was vintage us, he has not been nurtured nor ment company which is spearhead Farrakhan; strong, firm, challenging, trained by the white man nor ing upscale housing development in fearless and engaging. To many of us influenced by his institutions. the area. he is the role model we need to see, Minister Farrakhan has been prepared Over 80 people signed up to give standing up against the beast of white and trained by a black man the testimony over jeers and cheers supremacy. The Minister gave an honorable Elijah Muhammad a man from the audience. A resident of excellent report of his trip. A who showed great commitment to the Woodlawn for 17 years stated: atonement, reconciliation and a great self determination of black people. "These people here who don't live deal of needed fellowship; as expected Farrakhan comes from the bowels of in the community shouldn't be the white press never focused on the the so-called ghettos of these Un- telling us what should happen to United States. We salute his move to the El. The evitalization of the positive elements of the trip. It is true, international prominence. We don't community is not based solely on Farrakhan was born for this moment. need another hero, Minister Louis the transportation system". It is a moment defined by the creator. Farrakhan will do just fine. This is Dino McNeal , of Freedom Now It is not a moment for white the moment of righteousness, let the Center in his remarks said, "Public supremacy rulers of the Un-United transportation is a positive for a States. Rather it is a moment to uplift creator's people rejoice in it. Up you neighborhood. It's a link to jobs. the disfranchised, the righteous, those mighty race, you can accomplish what Transit provides access to business living in great pain, the voiceless, and you will. in our community and gives resi all others in need of a champion. It is dents the means to get to work". a moment when new life will be Rev. Mary Parish, President of the Woodlawn Ministers' Alliance, which passed a motion 12 to 2 in favor of removing the el said "The El is just an eyesore and that the ^-5f Juts MM m ^-^ M j development of mixed income housing would produce a new South Street population of families in Wood lawn requiring various services of fered through community busi Journal nesses, banks retail stores and schools. Cook County Commissioner Jerry Butler responding to a question on whether the issue was a done deal responded by saying, "The question HoflnDtuvtjw whether this is a done deal, but what is the real agenda". •yO You can send your written com ments on this issue to CTA /P.O. Box 3555 Chicago, Illinois 60654 Attn: John S. Santoro, Secretary i-X KHII; n. Continued from page I E z w toi eai 7 Congressional Race Deadlocked •a irk'ark . rtterP yd> Far] in Race for Congress; Ahmad Gains 'AjfrndLuTiSquaije a hand, meanwhile the community is As many Black politicians has loans. "The American people need a w bereft of any indication of how these endorsed downstate congressman fresh approach, a powerful plan that / / 1 1 Start my subscription to South Street Journal at $18.50 @for candidates will address their issues. Richard Durbin, for U.S. Senate, will uplift our economy and produc As many Mid-Southers critics favor Omar Shifre of the African America tivity to where it needs to be," he 69th Street26 issues (bi-weekly): SOU, Tillman as a "Home Girl", bringing Contractors Association has says. "We need a plan that assures Please Print the 7th congressional race on a na endorsed Dr. J. Ahmad. basic economic security for the peo Name tional level, Alderman Tillman has Ahmad, who has reached out heavy ple, and the nation as a whole--a plan Address. _#_ reached out with the endorsement of for the Black vote, he recently spoke that places the nation's wealth in the City, State_ Zip. national leader Andrew Young. Using to a group of Black ministers, media hands of its citizens." ] Home [ ] Business the association with Dr. Martin L. representatives, and business leaders In the Mid-South communities King, Eddie Read of Black Political and outlined his six point economic participation has been vigorous in the Enclosed is my payment of $18.50 [ ] Indepentant Organizations call is plan which includes: housing, small various political forums held Enclosed is my payment of $20.50 [ ] "well respected ancestors are not business, and education. throughout the area. It is thought Out side circulation area. Mail subscription at $20.50 candidates for congress." A plan he says is the best economic however, that the people attending the Call (312) 924-0461 for faster service. As Read and his organization en plan. Dr. Ahmad talked in depth on events are active participants in the dorsed Commissioner Davis for the the methods he will use to improve election process. There is still con seat, he questioned many of the other the American economy, when he's cern at the number of potential voters candidates association with Mayor elected to fill the seat of retiring who did not attend forums. And will South Street Journal Richard Daley. Senator Paul Simon (D) Illinois. the candidates have the ability to 4500 S. Michigan Ave Coach House In the candidates in the 12th State Sticking to the issues Dr. Ahmad reach the average voter is still less Chicago, Illinois 60653 legislative district candidates burrow challenged national leaders to fight than normal. This March 19th, is on themselves spoilers battling for the for interest-free home loans and to record as the having the second seat to be the new state senator. fight for interest-free education lowest number of registered voters. Page 6 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal Dr. J. Ahmad Democrat For is committed to revitalizing the U.S. economy through his economic The U.S. Senate independence plan. . If Elected To This plan will expand the U.S. economy The U. S. Senate and provide: Jobs, Homes, / Pledge To: Education, Business Opportunities Donate My Salary To For A Better America Charity. Serve Only One Term. Dr. Jalil Ahmad-Ph.D., M. S., M. Sc. DR. J.AHMAD Will Utilize His Diversified Experience In Management Production .Marketing.Teaching .Research/Development Towards his VISION FOR A BETTER AMERICA. 6-Point Economic Independence Plan In Brief: ^Expanding America's economy-Increased national income-The GNP must be increased from today's $6.7 trillion dollars to $10-12 trillion to match Japan's GNP per capita. Create 30 million new jobs. Key: Focus government policy towards reai growth and productivity to counter the economic downtrend. ^Securing America's middle class-Interest-free homes thru partnership programs- Affordable home ownership. Key: Safe investment. Put money back in homeowners'hands. Create millions of jobs. Nowadays cars, furniture, TV etc., are sold at 0% interest. ^Everyone has the right to worfc-Guaranteed jobs at 60% pay-Never should the income of any capable person drop to zero. Key: Full employment, lowered spending on welfare and unemployment, save families. 100% Job guarantee in Socialism did not work; 0% in the Capitalism is destroying millions of hardworking families every year. We have guaranteed minimum wages there should also be guaranteed minimum income for hardworking people. ^Strengthening/Expanding America's small business base-Guaranteed small business loans - every citizen will have the right to start a business by obtaining a loan equal to one year's expected income, interest-free, once in a lifetime. Key: To utilize the capabilities of every citizen to the maximum and boost America's small businesses. Create millions of jobs. Every child has the right to go to school similarly every adult should have the right to start a small business once in a life time. ""Educating America - Guaranteed education /oans-Affordable, interest-free college loans to end economic discrimination. Our future depends upon the education. We are unable to afford mortgage payment on our homes. How students are going to afford two mortgages? Key: Equal opportunity for alL Zero-risk investment in America's future, investing in our businesses-No capital gains tax-The phasing out of all capital gains taxes. Key: More money stays with the people to save, invest or create jobs. Currently a $150,000 house costs around $500,000. We pay approximately $350,000 in interest. Committed to a interest home for every American. This will expand our economy and increase personal savings. We need your support. To volunteer, please call or write: P. O. Box 92, Glenview, IL 60025-0092 - (708) 729-1718 298-5426 - FAX (708) 298-5436 - 1- 800-Dr. Ahmad Paid for by Friends of Dr. J. Ahmad South Street Journal March 14-27.1996 Page/ 5 Chicago Public Schools In Education Partnership, Receive $135,000 Grant Micheal H. Brownstein Funding and putting in front of them books, books and more Education books. And we all know we need all of the The Rochelle Lee Fund is well reading material we can get our hands known on Chicago's northside for its on. Even in this day of the video J idealism and innovation. With money revolution, if you can't read, you just getting scarcer and scarcer, this fund can't do much of anything. actually enables teachers to purchase How do you apply? Call the office books for classroom libraries. of the fund at (312) 989-8582. Ask Furthermore, the fund holds free in- for an application. But you have to do services and other classroom it fast. It's due on March 25th. opportunities to create better reading So now you're thinking you do not teachers. have enough time. You do. All the Why am I writing about this fund? application contains is a few simple ] It wants to expand into the southside. questions: Why do you want a \ In fact, it already has to a certain classroom library? How will you be a j degree and now it wants more better teacher through the program? southside teachers to get involoved. Will you read to your class everyday? { Lots more. Easy questions. We are, afterall, Woodlawn Schools Network Principals and Partners: Left Dr. Milton Albritton (Wadsworth Elementary), Charlotte Mr. Lincoln Brown, a SOUTH teachers who teach reading no matter Gray (Dumas Elementary), Dr. Leon Finney (The Woodlawn Organization), Dr. George Olson (Roosevelt I STREET JOURNAL area teacher, what subject we teach. University), Barbara Watkins (McCosh Elementary),Dr. Weldon Beverly (Hyde Park Career Academy), Diana Rochon ; applied for it and got it a couple of Go for it. Not only will you get a (Bret Harte Elementary School). l years ago. I myself got five hundred great classroom library, but you will \ dollars to utilize at Mollison School One high school and four elementary schools within the Roosevelt University and The Woodlawn Organization. also become a better expert in | this school year. Between the two of Chicago Public School system comprise the Woodlawn The "Chicago Annenberg Challenge" vision was teaching reading. \ us we have classroom libraries with Schools Community Network Which recently an award of established in order to strengthen the network of schools Remember to call (312) 989-8582 ; over a thousand books. $135,000 from the Annenberg Foundation. A reception within the Woodlawn area. The schools which are today. honoring the schools in the Network was held at the Hyde recipients of the grant seek to enrich the culture for Rochelle Lee—she used to be a Park Career Academy where teachers, principals, learning and enable students to reach their full potential. j Chicago Public School librarian-- students, parents, community and educational partners In the wake of funding for educational endeavors being I would like more southside teachers to were in attendance. downsized, the Woodlawn Schools Community Network, j apply. When she began, she only The Network, which includes Bret Harte Elementary, Roosevelt University and The Woodlawn Organization | gave funding to a specific area. Now Alexander Dumas Elementary, James McCosh want to insure that all students can enter high school and i she wants to expand city wide. To Elementary, Wadsworth Elementary and Hyde Park receive sufficient preparation and support to succeed in a I apply is easy, it's painless, and most Career Academy, have joined two visionary partners: high school environment. \ of all, it benefits all of our children by First Chicago Bank Stony Punch #282 Island Branch Continues Vote For Black History Celebration Karen The First National Bank of Chicago's Stony Island branch will host an art exhibit through the month of March in a continuing celebration of Black History Month. The exhibit, "Celebrating Artists in Brazil- the Community and from the Past," will feature ceramic artist Marva Pitchford Jolly; artists Melvin King, Chauncey Nickson, Gloria Buckley, Sebron Grant, Stella Beck, George Fulgham and William Morris. IS reashears African masks and statues from Nigeria and the Ivory Coast have been provided by art collector, Cheikh Karen Brazil-Breashears has been an attorney for 17 years. Balla Samb. Quilts by turn-of-the- Karen has trial appellate court experience. Karen was staff attorney for the century quilt maker, Sally Andrews, are also on view from First Chicago's Family Law Division of the Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation, a permanent art collection. partner in the firm of Clark, Brazil-Breashears St Associates a Law Clerk for "It is an honor to be able to share the Hon. Blanche M. Manning and the Hon. R. Eugene Pincham., and staff such wonderful pieces of art from our attorney for the Illinois Appellate Court. past and by artists in our community," said Shelley Anderson, President of Karen Brazil-Breashears is a graduate of The Depaui University College of Law, University of Chicago. Chicago the Stony Island branch. State University and Wendell Phillips High School. Karen is married to James E. Breashears, the Principal of Paul Robeson High Members of the community are invited to view the artwork in the School. They are members of Hope Presbyterian Church. Community Room of the branch at 6650 S. Stony Island Ave. during Karen Brazil-Breashears is recommended to be elected judge for the Circuit Court by: exhibit hours. Exhibit hours are 9:30 The African-American Fire Fighter's Association a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through The African-American Police League Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The Coalition of Black Political, Independent St Community Organizations - The One and a Million Black Men «^ The First National Bank of Chicago is a subsidiary of First Chicago NBD The Cook County Democratic Women JCITIOCl*clt Corporation, the nation's 7th largest The Concerned Black Fire Fighters Association bank holding company with $122 The Dixmoor Park District Police billion in assets. It is the Midwest's The Illinois Association of Minorities in Government number one provider of financial Punch #282 The Chicago Chapter of the National Political Congress of Black Women products and services to consumers, The South Street journal corporations of all sizes, institutional The Southwest Community Action Organization investors and government agencies. The Task Force for Black Political Empowerment Primary Election Day p»cw. ' '»' March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal I Board of Elections J voter count I As of December 1995 in Mid-South I Communities Wards. Noted as the I second lowest count in a presidential I primary election since 1992 DEREK D. McNEAL 1 (Number will change by March 19, when \ I, names are added.) for State Senator, 12th district |'Wards: J 2nd-28,289 J 3rd-26,464 | 4th-28,169 I 5th-29,103 Punch 120 20th-26,550 Primary (1992) Wards: 2nd-24,159 * 15 years of community service 3rd-21,483 * Experienced in taxation—law & finance 4th T 23 J 23 I 5th-25,961 * Consumer advocate J 20th-22,543 lower utility costs • CTA reform • store refund policy * Advisor to small businesses Loveless * Advocate for the rights of children Guest On * Advocate for the rights of senior citizens Talk Radio Mark Loveless, Harold Washington A Voice for the Voiceless Party candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County will be a guest on WVON Deborah Crable show on Monday, March 18th. Loveless will explain how voters can double their voting power in both either the Harold Washington - Democratic Party ballot or the Harold Re-Elect Washington - Republican Party ballot. "The Harold Washington Party ballot is pink, the Democratic Margaret Smith Party ballot is green, and the Republican Party ballot is yellow. If a voter asks for a Democratic-Harold Democrat Washington Party, the ballot pages will be green except the center will pink. If all the pages in your ballot are the same color, you are only State Senator participating in one primary and issues in this election. 3rd District Loveless the recipient of the 1996 Activist of the Year presented by the r Greater Chicago Committee has been endorsed by Independent Voters of Ask the People Who Know Senator Smith Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization, The Committee a Black Why They Have Endorsed Her.... Lesbian and Gay Political Action Committee. AFL-CIO Open Your Chicago Teachers Union AFSCME Heart And State Troopers Lodge 7 Home...Becom Associated Firefighters e A Foster Chicago Firefighters II Federation of Teachers Parent Cook County Democratic Women Ada S. McKinley Foster Care seeks singles and couples for fostering parenting. We need foster parents for babies, little brothers, little sisters and NOW - NARAL - II Public Action teens. Who is more deserving than a child, and especially a child requiring substitute care. Being a foster parent will allow you the opportunity to give a child a warm home, loving r environment and unending affection. Senator Margaret Smith.••Working The Foster Parenting Program of Ada S. McKinley Community Service invites you to learn how to become a licensed foster parent. Free foster For Jobs*••Seniors..• Veterans... parent seminars during March will be held: March 21,10 a.m.-12:00 noon Health Care March 25, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Meet with foster parent recruiters at 2907 South Wabash Avenue. Married couples or singles over 25 years of age, may qualify to provide Punch # 108 care to many of the large numbers of children requiring foster or adoptive care today. Learn more about the rewarding experience of foster You Count...I Care parenting as a way to develop and empower youth. To confirm your attendance or for more information on becoming a foster parent, contact Lynette Stokes at 312/808-6173. South Street Journal March 14-27, 1996 Page 9 "Why We Support Primary Election Karen Brazil-Breashears" March 19,1996 by the Honorable R. Eugene Pincham and •Advisory vote for President of the United states Professor Robert Starks To be Nominated: •united states Senator judge. Karen is not only a lawyer, but a •Representatives in congress community activist. Karen has •state Senators (Districts demonstrated her commitment to / / / / / '\„3A,6,7l9, \Q, \2l \Zl'\5l \6, \Bl24) the community during the civil •Representatives in the General Prof. Robert Starks rights movement when she was R. Eugene Pincham Assembly Karen Brazil-Breashears is a jailed with other demonstrators Grove) to assure that there will be •Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water candidate for Judge for the Circuit who protested against the racist affordable and accessible Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (3) Court of Cook County from the 5th treatment of African Americans in transportation for the community. •Clerk of the Circuit court of cook county Judicial Subcircuit "B". Karen's this country. Karen was also Karen is a tutor for Jobs For Youth punch number is 282. We strongly involved in the anti-apartheid free •state's Attorney of cook County and a ^taff reporter for the South support Karen's candidacy and urge South Africa movement. More •Appellate and Circuit Court Judges Street Journal, where she also you to vote for her. recently, Karen joined forces with those who are trying to stop serves on the Advisory Council. Karen has been an attorney for 17 As many of your readers may To Be Elected: years. She was a staff attorney for demolition of the Jackson Park El (between Dorchester and Cottage recall, Karen had to sue the Illinois •Delegates and Alternate Delegates to National the Cook County Legal Supreme Court to get the right to Nominating conventions Assistance Foundation, a run forjudge. The Court had •Ward Committeeman partner in the firm of Clark, issued a policy prohibiting all Brazil-Breashears & state judicial employees from Associates, a law clerk for the Democratic National Convention running for public office. As a Honorable Blanche M. •Chicago united center result of Karen's lawsuit, the Manning and the Honorable R. policy was changed. Karen was •August 26 - 29 Eugene Pincham, a staff the only state judicial employee attorney for the Illinois General Election - November 5,1996 who had the courage to fileth e Appellate Court and a solo lawsuit. practitioner. We know that Karen has the There are five hundred character, sense of fairness, legal judges in Cook County, but experience and understanding of only 57 are African American. the law that will make her an We clearly need more African excellent judge. On March 19, American judges; but we need 1996, we urge all voters to VOTE African American judges who punch number 282 and elect have the courage and Karen Brazil-Breashears judge. independence to make the right Karen Brazil-Breashears MARCH 19TH decisions. Karen will be such a ELECT Danny K. DAVIS For Congress • 7th District Vote DemocratiPUNCc HMarc #3h3 19,199 6 t&o&c moat u* need, m City Ups The Ante ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A-******* Against Deadbeat • • Vote For • Elect Parents * • In effort to mae children "our top pri * ority," Mayor Richard M. Daley an • Glenn B. Wharton * * nounced a new ordinance that would • delay license approvals and deny City loans to business owners who are State Senator • • delinquent on their child support pay • • ments. * • In a four-pronged approach targeting * business licenses, city contractors and * • loan applicants, and city employees, • the ordinances would also subject city employees who are delinquent in child • support payments and do not take steps * • • to fulfill those obligations to progres • sive disciplinary actions. Contractors • • bidding on city contracts would be * • subject to an 8 percent increase on their • bids if they were behind on child sup • port. • • Peeples was among several child • support advocates and business leaders • who joined Mayor Daley, City Clerk • Currently District Manager • Jim Laski, Arenda Troutman. About * Deotis Taylor • Franklin Life Insurance Company * 70,000 businesses are licensed by the • City. In order to access to relevant Immediate Past President, "Friends of Amistad Research Center" • for -Chicago Metropolitan Chapter • • information about child support pay * • ments, the new ordinances will require Pre-Engineering - Langston University • • all businesses with licenses or applying Illinois Institute of Technology Solid State Electronics • State Senator • Penn. State University Studied Sonar • for licenses to provide addresses and • • other information. Graduate, Oklahoma State University-B.S. in Electronic Engineering • Advisor for 3rd District Police Senior Citizens Council • * Several states have enacted statutes to of the • facilitate collecting unpaid child sup Supporter of Educational Reform and Citizens Involvement at • • port - including Maine, Massachusetts, All Levels of Government • California, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Chairman of the Board Woodlawn Mental Health Center • Commissioner's Taskforce on Mental Health • 12th Legislation New York, Virginia and Delaware. * • Chicago is the first city to target busi Community Mental Health Board of Chicago, Inc. ness licensees.. • While employees' paychecks are sub • District • ject to automatic withholding, and Win With Glen • professionals can lose their licenses if • they fall behind, business owners fall March 19,1996 •. through a gap in the state child support Punch #117 • enforcement mechanism," Mayor Da ley said. "These ordinances will enable \J Consumer Services to investigate any Harold Washington applicant or licensee to determine if Punch #119 they are paying child support, and to • • inform state enforcement agencies Party • • when an individual is behind." • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••a-* Ken Dunlcin Candidate for State Senator, 3rd District * Promote Economic Development - Facilitate Investment in Communities - Increase Job Counseling and Training - Promote Small Business Growth New Integrity * Respect Our Seniors - Fight to Ensure Quality Health Care *New Energy*New Vision - Protect Vital Services such as Home Delivered Meals - Support Neighborhood Safely * Nurture Our Children - Increase Preparedness For The Job Market The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Illinois Committee - Maintain Nutrition and Health Programs for Honest Government, and IMPACT Endorsements. Chicago NOW: Qualified Rating - Encourage Mentorship and Adult Involvement To Uolunteer or to Make a Donation: 312-431 -1996 South Street J' Continue from page 1 Andrew Your Senate Race Charged Demonstrating his confidence in thr Congressional Candidate Dorotr" Mayor and former United N? with Thwarting Black Young will be in Chicago r for the 7th Congressional' Empowerment Atlanta '96, the comnu Olympics. Black/White election. Tillman and Young bo Anderson has continued his straight 12th District Martin Luther King Jf ahead quest for the senate seat. As he Chicago as part of the maintains he is campaigning on the Number of Tillman, a front runn issues, making the defense of affir Congresswoman C.Gbi mative action a priority. However, Voters in the experience as a natid,^ one main issue is the split of the and human rights for everyofrer».., Black voters. Where Anderson District powerless. Issues key to Tillman's camp^.^^.—^...^ m maintains he holds a solid victory education, economic security, housing and health care for with the 16th ward. Wards No of voters seniors. Another candidate of the 12th dis 3 7,370 The following is an itinerary of the day: trict is Derek McNeal of the Wood- 4 4,192 9:30 a.m. Breakfast in Oak Park Carlton Hotel lawn community maintaining his 5 1,178 victory is based on the 20th ward. In 11 1,266 the 4th ward Rwame Raoul has 12 1,475 maintained his base is strong in all 14 11,948 the wards with a stronger influence in 15 9,213 the 4th ward, where he ran for alder 16 20,640 VOTE Hybrid ballot Harold Washington man in 1995. 17 3,277 Conversation were taking place 20 21,565 among the black candidates of who 22 1,518 Democratic Party or Harold Washington should drop out to win the race for 23 6,973 the majority Black district. However, -Republican Party. many candidates being insulted by Total 86,736 the concept to suggest one of them drop out they hold their position of State's Attorney Clerk of the Circuit Court investing too much money already to Race %: Lawrence C. Redmond, Jr. Marc Loveless being the best candidate with a strong Black 64% Punch 170 political base. Punch 160 * Public Policy Analyst and Community activist Other candidates in the race in Hispanic 11% * Pro Bona Criminal Defense Attorney. for 15 years. cludes Harold Washington candidate White 25% * Veteran U. E. Air Force. Endorsed by Glenn Wharton from Woodlawn; * Published Author. * Independent Voter of Illinois-Independent Richard Taylor and Deitus Taylor * Specialist in Computer Science. Boundaries Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO). from Englewood, Leroy Williams Dorchester to Larimie, 47th to * The Committee. and Ray Charles Hash from the far the Stevenson Expressway Recorder of Deeds *• Personal PAC. west of the district. It remains to be * ACORN & AFL-CIO 880. seen if any of the candidates will Brenda Hernandez Frias against black people for two State Senator surface to pull out the last days be Punch 162 fore primary election day. All indi centuries with impunity, by whites 12th Legislative District cations are that they won't. hiding beneath hoods and robes? * Volunteer to assist battered women. Anderson held a Press And even his allusion to U.S. Senator Endorsed by Glenn B. Wharton Conference, Saturday March 9, at his Carol Moseley Braun is not only not * Harold Washington Party. Punch 117 campaign headquarters located at germane to my assertion, but Education * Roosevelt University. * Supported of education reform and 1253 W. 63rd Street. Characterized inappropriate. There were no other black women in Citizen involvement at all levels the response of Senator Molaro for of government. saying that some of the other that race to serve the purpose of candidates are "ringers" put in the helping Alan Dixon remain in office. race to help him (Molaro) get Moseley Braun won, in part due to a reelected. "That's the sole purpose of backlash among women voters. them to be in it and he didn't deny it Anderson contends that Molaro's or address the issue. tenure in office has been ineffectual Anderson, a former State's as far as meaningful legislation Elect Marian E. Attorney before his challenge to the applies. He said that "unless you're a Senator described Molaro's remarks corpse Molaro has shown little as smacking of those of a "Cryto- concern for improving the lot of Klansman". "How can he casually those who are alive and residing in evoke a practice that was used this particular district." PERKINS IF YOU DO NOT VOTE Judge 5th Sub-Circuit "A" 1. YOU CANNOT COMPLAIN WHEN YOU HAVE NO FOOD PUNCH PUNCH STAMPS 276 Experience Community Service276 2. YOU CANNOT COMPLAIN WHEN YOUR MEDICARE AND * Assistant State's Attorney of Cook *One of the Founders and First MEDICAID ARE TAKEN AWAY County, Criminal Prosecutions President- Young Adult Board of the Bureau; A Senior Supervisor with the DuSable Museum, Benefit Committee-Muntu Dance Theatre, 3. DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN THEY CUT HOUSING SUBSIDIES Child Support Enforcement Division. *Tried over 450 criminal & civil cases Board member of the South Side 100 MILLION DOLLARS AND 46% ARE SENIORS. * Legal Counsel - TNT Family Reunion Community Art Center, Member of T-Shirts Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. - a 4. DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN YOUR SCHOOLS ARE OVER Legal Advisor - Black Child Journal PublicServiceSorority, Past board CROWDED. *Pro Bono lawyer for the Cook County member & crisis counselor for Debo Bar Association Community Law rah's Place, Operation PUSH-, Project - Award Recipient in 1988 & Mentor-Chicago H. S. Students-"Law 5. DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN MORE PRISONS ARE BUILT 1989 Day" Celebration. THAN SCHOOLS. legislative Intern - City of Chicago under the Harold Washington 6. DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN TAXES ARE RAISED. Administration 7. DONT COMPLAIN WHEN THEY RAISE YOUR LIGHT AND VOTE FOR GAS BILLS INTERGR1TY. COMPASSION « FAIRNESS 8. ; DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN THEY RAISE THE COST OF PARKING TICKETS. VOTE DEMOCRATIC TUESDAY, MARCH 19,1996 9. DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN YOU HAVE NO ENERGY ASSISTANCE Endorsements: State Rep. Lovana "Lou" Jones, Aid. Madeline Haithcock - 2nd Ward, Women's Committee For Quality 10. DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN YOUTH HAVE NO SUMMER Representation, Lu Palmer, Eddie Read, BIPO, Rev. Tyrone Crider, Father Darryl James,Rev. James Demus Rev. B. Herbert JOBS AND ADULTS HAVE NO JOBS. Martin, and Rev. Karl Wilson, Illinois Committee for Honest Government; "Soul" State; African American Chronicle Newspaper, South Street Journal South Street Journal March 14-27,1996 Page 13 South Street Journal Endorsements After much consideration and debate the South Street Journal the common person. He has been on the side of the people candidates running it* is our consensus that these shoul Advisory Board has prepared a list of endorsements for the March during his entire political career. Astute in his political realize what is at stake. The redistricting was to broade 19th election. These endorsements should serve as a guide for the manuevering , he has gained great strides in public ser the scale for increased rep in the st of ILL The mission t voters in the Mid-South community. In making endorsement vice. Rush has been noted for his many accomplishments, serve the district is jeopbrdized by the ose candidates wh selections the board voted on the candidates they believed would as a seasoned politician he has always served the interest best serve the community. refuse to acknowledge their diminshed chance of victory South Street Journal's responsibility to it's readers dictates the of the wave of the community. It is our call that someone should step down direction the paper takes and informing them of the political pro cess is part of that responsibility. It is clear that a community, For State Senator For Judge of the Circuit Court - Cookj\ County Judicia even a progressive, driven community can be stifled by ineffec Congratulations to Barack Obama after getting off to a Subcircuit Fifth Subcircuit tive leadership. The challenge is not in telling the truth but in rocky start, he has prevailed and is now running unop A Slot Marion E. Perkins - Marion Perkins - Her in getting the truth. posed. tegrity, compassion and fairness has been demonstrated i South Street Journal Advisory Board Endorsements her hands on approach to community involvement. For Representative in the General Assembly B Slot Karen Brazil Brashears - A South Street Journa For United States Senator No Reponse - No Endorsements Advisory Board member, Brazil-Breashears has demon Jr. J. Ahmad - It is time to reflect a different style of strated unwavering commitment to the community. He politicians. His agenda on Affirmative Action is conducive For the General Assembly work with Project LEAP as well as her accesibility to th to the needs of this community and his nationality gives Margeret Smith has been instrumental in the campaign to community has made her a familiar face in Mid-South. Sh him a broader view on global issues. His work in the Restore Bronzeville. Smith has been working closely with has practiced law for over 17 years and has extensive ex medical field give him a background that would indicate a community organization in the area to secure money to perience in litigation all the way to the Illinois Suprem lean towards peace not only in this country but worldwide. renovate the Armory. Court level. In the midst of career politicians, he reflects a new per C Slot Chanon Lena Williams knows the communitu spective. For State Senate raised in the communtity. Her expertise in equal opportu 12th District - No Endorsements nity and dhuman rights rights makes her a viable candidat For representative in Congress The district was mapped up in order to ensure representa for this office. Bobby L. Rush - His is a proven agressive spokesperson for tion for African -Americans, however with three \J~\J uzxru \j~\j~\j~\j~\r\ru\f\rxj W\J v~u'\j'~Kjnf\r\j u u~\j \jr\j~\J v~\f\r\rxr \) \J U U U'\J X) U~U U "U"'U'"U"'U'~U"U' Robcrt H Jr s riter: La!a South Street Journal - ™;;™ - *f ^ Address all correspondence to: South Street Journal 4S00 S. Michigan Ave. Coach House. Mitchell, Donnel Robinson LETTERS TO THE EDITOR March 14 - 27, 1996 Contributors/Writers: Lala Mitchell, Chicago, Illinois 60653, Telephone: |312] 924- Letters to the Editor are welcome and encouraged. Vol. 3 No. 8 Beverly A. Reed, Atty. Karen Brazil-Brashears, 0461, Fax (312] 536-7663. All unsolicited Mail them to SSJ, 4500 S. Michigan Chicago Illinois 60653. A 1996 Chcrrel Communications Publication Michcal Brbwnstein, Eddie S. Read, Harold materials submitted to South Street Journal They can be telephoned in by calling (312)924-0461. They Published Bi-Weckly Lucas, Bernetta Pearson. 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Burrows, Typesetting/Production Manager: Gardens), Page 14 March 14 - 27,1996 South Street Journal Candidates Support For Redmond Warns Of Abusive Prosecutors Commenting on the recent spate of by the people with political hacks convictions." Affirmative Action at initiatives designed to undercut the appointed by the Executive branch Redmond noted that neither Jack rights of citizens in criminal under the guise of merit selection. O'Malley nor Richard Devine, the Liberty Baptist proceedings, Larry Redmond, the Taken together, these initiatives Democratic Party candidate for Cook Photo by Owen Harold Washington Party candidate serve to undercut the rights of all County State's Attorney, have the M. Lawson III for Cook County State's Attorney, citizens. "Hungry for safer streets strength of conviction to resist this Danny Davis warned that the people of this county and neighborhoods, the American erosion of individual rights. "One (R), Candidate must beware who they pick as people have fallen victim to political need only look at O'Malley's record in for prosecutor. rhetoric promising law and order," office to see his complete lack of Congressional Referring to two bills recently Redmond said. "We have been led regard for the rights of the citizens of in the 7th introduced in Springfield by ex-Will to believe that criminals have all the Cook C^punty," Redmond said, district and County prosecutor Edward Petka, rights, and we close our eyes when referring #to O'Malley's handling of Pat Quinn Redmond said, "The first is designed we see those rights being chipped the Gould, Guillen and Hill cases. announced to undercut the availability and the away." "As for Dick Devine," Redmond their effectiveness of relief granted by the Redmond -went on to say that continued, "consider his involvement opposition to a post-conviction statute. The second criminals have only those rights that as First Assistant State's Attorney law suit is designed to remove the ability to all citizens have. "In an attempt to under Richard Daley in the John recently filed introduce evidence of innocence after cut back those rights to snare Burge case and, more recently, his by Republican a criminal conviction. As a state criminals, we are really only snaring involvement as lead' counsel in the lawmakers representative, Petka is doing nothing ourselves. These measures make it Ward Remap case. He's a cold that would more than perpetuating his invidious easy for unscrupulous prosecutors to blooded hired gun with no regard for end all scheme of herding young minority convict any individual accused of a the Tightness or wrongness of the Affirmative men into the state's prison system." crime and then hamstring that cases he takes. He is not the kind of action Redmond pointed out that Cook individual's efforts to prove his man the people of Cook County want programs in County States Attorney Jack innocence." Redmond warned, "this exercising discretion in criminal Illinois. O'Malley contributed to this scheme trend must be fought, because state's cases." The in his recently-announced initiative to attorneys have a duty to pursue the announcement replace judges who have been elected truth, not merely to amass was made during recent are the same color, you are only joint news Loveless Guest On Talk Radio participating in one primary and conference at issues in this election. Liberty 49th Mark Loveless, Harold Washington Washington - Republican Party Loveless the recipient of the 1996 and King Dr. Party candidate for Clerk of the ballot. "The Harold Washington Activist of the Year presented by the Circuit Court of Cook County will be Party ballot is pink, the Democratic Greater Chicago Committee has been a guest on WVON Deborah Crable Party ballot is green, and the endorsed by Independent Voters of show on Monday, March 18th. Republican Party ballot is yellow. If Illinois - Independent Precinct Loveless will explain how voters can a voter asks for a Democratic-Harold Organization, The Committee*a Black ^double their voting power in both Washington Party, the ballot pages Lesbian and Gay Political Action either the Harold Washington - will be green except the center will Committee. Democratic Party ballot or the Harold pink. If all the pages in your ballot PUNCH A Leader Who Fights For Our Community Committeeman Bobby Rush led the fight for justice in the Joseph Gould case. Committeeman Bobby Rush fought relentlessly to provide relief for the elderly during the 1995 heat wave. Committeeman Bobby Rush organized a fire victims' relief fund for residents of the Lake Grove Village Apartments earlier this year, in January. Committeeman Bobby Rush is committed to empowering people through voter registration. He was appointed the National Director of Voter Registration for the Clinton-Gore campaign in 1992. For the 1996 upcoming primary election, Committeeman Bobby Rush sponsored a voters' registration drive in the 2nd Ward that led the city-with over 3,000 new registered voters. PUNCH 298 Re-Elect Bobby Rush 2nd Ward Committeeman. BobbyA 'RUSH jfiy. ivi-ipo Endorsements 1996 1 r.#T >i • i * IndependentIndeoendesn Working for Progressive Candidates Sample Ballot You may take this ballot into the voting booth with you DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY For Judge of the Circuit - Cook County Judicial Circuit Tenth Subcircuit: Arkiss Vacancy: Heiaine (Laninie) Berger 178 Judgeship A: Two Qualified (vote for one only) For United States Senator Ashman Vacancy: Sebastian Thomas Patti 184 Kenneth L. Fletcher 261 Bieschke Vacancy: Robert Kenneth Downs 193 Richard J. Durbin 8 Gregory Joseph Wojkowski 262 Bosco Vacancy: Harry John Devereux 204 Judgeship B: Joel S. Kessler 270 Cawley Vacancy: Diane Gordon Cannon 209 For Representative in Congress Eleventh Subcircuit: Comerford Vacancy: Kevin Michael Sheehan 217 Judgeship A: Mark J. Ballard 274 1st District: Bobby L. Rush 53 Hoffman Vacancy:, Diane Joan Larsen 224 Judgeship B: Two Qualified (vote for one only) 4th District: Luis V. Gutierrez 5 Kowalski Vacancy: Mary Ellen Coghian 229 George J. W. Smith 277 5th District: Rod R. Blagojevich 55 Sbarboro Vacancy: Frank D. Edwards 235 Barbara Ann Riley 278 9th District: Sidney R. Yates 27 Stein Vacancy: Two Qualified (vote for one only): For Ward Committeeman 11th District: Clem Balanoff 55 Ronald Sherman Samuels 243 4th Ward: Toni Preckwinkle 298 (Cook) Michelle Francene Lowrance 246 29th Ward: Danny K. Davis 298 Theis Vacancy: Evelyn B. Clay 248 32nd Ward: Gerald C. "Jerry" Morrison 299 For State Senator Zafiratos Vacancy: Martha A. Mills 254 46th Ward: SamToia 299 1st District: Jesus G. Garcia 106 Republican Primary 4th District: Earlean Collins 106 For Judge of the Circuit Court Cook County Judicial Subcircuits 13th District: BarackObama 106 First Subcircuit: For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District 30th District: Larry Krulewich 107 Judgeship A: Sharon Johnson Coleman 272 Evelyn Reid 155 (Cook) Third Subcircuit: Judgeship B: David Riley Donnersberger 291 For Judge of the Circuit Court Cook County Judicial Subcircuits For Representative in the General Assembly Fifth Subcircuit: Fourth Subcircuit: Judgeship A: Jane Louise Stuart * 275 1st District: Sonia Silva 111 Judgeship A: Paul D. Kerpan 236 Judgeship B: Rickey Jones 278 3rd District: William Delgado 119 Judgeship C: Daniel F. Nolan 245 Judgeship C: Two Qualified (vote for one only) 6th District: Derrick David Stinson 125 Shelli D. Williams 284 For Ward Committeeman 15th District: Eric Davis 135 Loretta Eadie-Daniels 285 46th Ward: David E. Riley 299 25th District: Barbara Flynn Currie 113 Seventh Subcircuit: 48th Ward: John McNeal 298 33rd District: Kevin Lamm 132 Judgeship A: La Quietta J. Hardy 291 34th District: Larry McKeon 135 Judgeship B: Cheryl A. Hilliard 296 Harold Washington Primary Eighth Subcircuit: For clerk of the Circuit Courts of Cook County For Cook County Recorder of Deeds Judgeship A: Two Qualified (vote for one only) Marc Loveless 170 Mary Ellen "O'Hara" Considine 162 Joy V. Cunningham 261 DennisA. Bell 263 Judgeship B: Thomas J. Lipscomb 266 For Clerk of the Circuit Courts of Cook County Paid for by the 1996 Independent Campaign Committee , Aurelia Maria Pucinski 169 Judgeship C: John J. (Jack) Fleming 270 Carol Anne Harwell, Chair; Bob Barteil, Treasure; Andrew Sharp, Manager Ninth Subcircuit: For Judge of the Appellate Court - First Judicial District Judgeship A: Judith N. Cohen 274 A copy of our report is (or will be) available from the State Board of Elections, Manning Vacancy: Everette A. Braden 159 Judgeship B: Andrew Berman 279 Springfield, II, 62706. Judgeship C: Gerald C. Bender 282 All candidates endorsed by IVI-IPO are on this sample ballot Only those candidates who have made contributions to the Independent Campaign Committee to help defray the cost of this tabloid are pictured and described herein. Additional candidates who made contributions to defray the cost of this tabloid are listed inside this tabloid. Page 16 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal Grove Avenue in Chicago's domestic workers union. DuSable Museum Washington Park. On Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m., Cinema Series Pays On Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 a trio of films including: directors p.m., "I Am Somebody" a film about Camille Billops and James Hatch's Tribute To Women's 400 poorly paid Black women „ "Older Women and Love" which Judicial hospital workers in Charleston, deals width a humorous look at social History Month South Carolina who went on strike altitudes towards relationships; In honor of the celebration of to demand union recognition and "Sisters In The Life: First Love" the "Women's History Month" the wage increases only to find story of a 30-something Black lesbian DuSable Museum of African themselves in a confrontation with who falls in love with her best friend, Slate American History's Black Cinema the National Guard; and "What and "Land Where My Father Died" Series will present an outstanding Could You Do With A Nickel," the director Daresha Kyi's story of two A panel of community organizations which include line-up of films during the month of inspiring story 200 Black and lovers who are both the children of March, will pay tribute to women. Hispanic women employed by the alcoholics. the following have recommended the candidates The films will be shown at the City of New York, who joined listed below. While individual organizations may museum located at 57th and Cottage together in 1078 to form the first have selected other candidates to recommend for the same offices, these candidates represent the selection of a collective body and the majority of votes. On March 19, we £sk that you go to the polls and vote for the candidates which appear below. We MEET DOROTHY TILLMAN gratefully acknowledge the participation of the National Political Congress of Black Women, MOTHER - Fighting and winning to successfully Southwest Association for Community Action, raise five kids in Chicago Public Schools. All are African American Police League, Task Force for in or have completed college. Black Political Empowerment, Illinois Association of Minorities in Government, Dixmoor Park District Police, Afro-American Fire Fighters Association, CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST - Fighting and winning Concerned Black Fire Fighters, Amer-I-Can Illinois, for voting rights while serving under Dr. Martin Inc. and the South Street Journal. Luther King, Jr. She continues to fight or justice and equality for the poor and disadvantaged. For Judge of the Appellate Court-First Judicial District ALDERMAN -- Fighting and winning to reverse decades of decline in (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Blanch Manning) the Third Ward. She generated over $25 million of investments for Everette A. Braden 159 housing and economic development. (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Anthony Scariano) Leslie Elaine South 165 For Judge of the Circuit Court-Cook County CANDIDATE FOR Judicial Circuit (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Earl Arkiss) Gay-Lloyd Lott 176 CONGRESS (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Martin C. Ashman) Dorothy Tillman is ready and willing to take her fight to Washington Robert W. Cushing 183 to counter the efforts of Newt Gingrich and the Republicans. (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Thomas P. Cawley) Lori Gail Levin 212 (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Thomas E. Hoffman) To Fight and Win... Paul R. Armstrong 227 (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Gerald Sbarboro) Frank D. Edwards 235 FOR FAMILIES: affordable and dependable child care - (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Jack G. Stein) Welfare reform - An end to drugs and violence in our neighborhoods - Ronald Sherman Samuels 243 Fair housing - Affordable health care - Quality services for seniors. (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Mary Jane Wendt Theis) Evelyn B. Clay 248 FOR EDUCATION: Adequate funding for quality education (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. James A. Zafiratos) - Student loans for college - Vocational training Martha A. Mills 254 For Judge of the Circuit Court-Cook County Judicial FOR JOBS: Leveraging public investments to stimulate job Circuit-Subcircuits creation - Fostering entrepreneurship - Increasing the minimum wage. First Subcircuit "A" Cassandra B. Watson 271 First Subcircuit "B" Wilbur Crooks 275 Itfs not enough to be right, Second Subcircuit "A "Michael "Mike" Stuttley 265 Second Subcircuit "B" Akim Gursel 269 you have to know how to fight! Third Subcircuit "B" David Riley Donnersberger 291 ON MARCH 19th Fifth Subcircuit "A" Marian E. Perkins 276 Fifth Subcircuit "B" Karen Brazil Breashears 282 VOTE DEMOCRATIC AND PUNCH #30 Fifth Subcircuit "C" Marcus Salone 283 Seventh Subcircuit "A" Patricia Martin 289 ELECT TILLMAN FOR CONGRESS - Seventh Subcircuit "B" Edward "Ed" Washington 293 A FIGHTER FOR YOU! Eighth Subcircuit "A" Joy V. Cunningham 261 Ninth Subcircuit "B" Howard Zolly Gopman 278 P.O. Box 802036 * Chicago, Illinois 60680-2036 * 312/921-VOTE Paid for by the Dorothy Tillman for Congress Committee. A copy of our report is (or will be) filed with the Federal Election commission South Street Journal March 14-27,1996 Page 17 You can count on the all news radio listened to the news and commentary when you could get a chicken, ham, stations for better political coverage begin to learn about politics in or a job for your political than the local TV news shows. Chicago. Today's black music radio participation. Today's younger voters Chicago's talk radio programs stations jam more hits in the ear than want to see tangible benefits for their provide an excellent venue for anyone can handle. The music is se votes. listening, and learning about politics. hypnotic, so mind numbing it can The benefits of voting should be It is interesting to hear the different mentally make you lose the desire to based on the needs of the voter. If opinions of local and global politics. deal with reality. At this point you you want younger African Americans One disappointing aspect of talk have no use for news and politics. to vote, go find out exactly where are radio is you do not have a large It takes a real effort to familiarize their needs and concerns. Young number of young African Americans your self with all the candidates on African Americans need a good calling to give Jheir opinions. The the March primary. There are so political education. One way to vase majority of young African many candidates to choose from, and educate them is to use the Steve American are evidently listening to everyone would like to pick a Forbes approach. ill music radio stations. winner. The voting age public needs Years ago the black music radio candidates to win and actually get stations gave their listener's news things done while their in office. Will younger African Americans and commentary. When you Politics in Chicago is not like it was come to out to vote in the March Getting primary. Your guest is as good as mine. Up to a few years ago you could count on the local television news the programs to provide daily reports on the Chicago political seen. Now the local news shows are consumed with national headlines, extended Younger weather, and sports reports. The Chicago newspapers can keep you abreast of local politics, but, how Anderson many young African Americans read Voter the newspapers for the political news. Ready to fight for Chicago all news radio stations Out provide ample coverage of iocal, national, and international politics. the people of the Chanon Lena Williams has 16 years of practice as an equal rights trial attorney. Chanon Lena is a respected expert in employment discrimination and labor law. 12th Chanon Lena grew up on 37th and Prairie in Chicago. She graduated from Wendell Phillips High School; received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago; and her Juris Doctor from De Paul University College of Law. Legislative For A New District! BACKGROUND: Kind Of Justice *Raisedinthe 12th Elect Legislative District * United States Air Force Chanon Lena Williams Veteran, 1983-1991 For * University of Nevada, Judge, 5th Subcircuit Vacancy C UNLV, B. S. * Golden Gate University, J.D * Assistant State's Attorney COMMITTED TO: * Ensuring that the 12th District receives its share of the millions of dollars allocated by the state each year. * Fighting for more funding for education and vocational training. * Sponsoring legislation for affordable health care. ^Creating programs which allow for redeveloping and rehabilitating of our vacant land and abandoned buildings. * Protecting affirmative action programs so that all people can have an equal opportunity to succeed. Hard Work, Clean Hands, Real Issues >^^TVote Democratic l£"£r On March 19, 1996 March 19, 1996 Vote Anderson For More Information Call: (312) 731-9749 or Fax (312) 375-2272 for State Senate - 12th Wards of The 5th Subcircuit Wards: 3,4,5,20 District Parts of Wards: 2, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16, & 17 Page 18 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal is an "Environmental Hero" commitment to national renewal energy to closings of lowing the first Eartn Day. It is the Environmen according to the League of Con environmental policies. Twenty- national parks. only group that works full-time on servation Voters (LCV). seven mainstream environmental Rush was one of only four national environmental politics. talist Give Rush Rush earned a score of 92 on groups identified key votes in the House members from Illinois to Rush is currently seeking re LCV's annual National Envi House and Senate during the 1st earn a score of 90 or more. election for U.S. Congress and as A Thumbs Up ronmental Scorecard which rates session of the 104th Congress. In LCV was founded by leaders of 2nd Ward Committeeman. the voting records of Members of the House, lawmakers were the Environmental movement fol Washington, D.C. - U. S. Repre Congress. The scorecard, released evaluated on 12 votes on issues sentative Bobby L. Rush (D-IL-lst) this month, reflects lawmakers' or Jewel-Osco Honors Community Organizations As "Hidden Jewels Of The Neighborhood" Jewel-Osco recently introduced the education and empowerment. The Hidden Jewels of the Neighborhood selected organizations may not have program, to honor community organi received the spotlight of public attention, zations that are making a positive impact but their work is well known in the on community life. The 1996 honorees, community. unch 132 Chicago Roseland Coalition for "Too often community programs and Community Control, West Englewood outreach services struggle or fail due to United Organization, Westside lack of recognition and support," said Association for Community Action and Dianne Maffia, Jewel-Osco director of the Ada S. McKinley Educational public relations. "Jewel-Osco devcfi»ped Services, were recognized at a recent this program to provide recognition and awards reception. financial support to organizations that A new Jewel-Osco community re provide a direct benefit to their lations program, Hidden Jewels of the respective communities." Neighborhood recognizes the ac In addition to a cash donation, each Re-Elect complishments of organizations with organization we featured in a weekly emphasis on those making contributions Jewel-Osco newspaper ad and radio spot. in the areas of family, health, nutrition, HowardKenner State Representative 24th Legislative District Pictured left to right: Diaryie Maffia, director of public relations, Jewel-Osco; Willie Vote Democratic Lomax, execua^dwscS^^tsWe Association for Community Action; and Silas Purnell, executive director^WPI^'McKinley Educational Services. What People Are Saying About 1 st Congressional District Democratic Candidate Caleb Davis, Jr. QUALIFIED CANDIDA TE! Educahon: Governors State University MBA 1974-1976, Northwestern University Bachelor of Philosophy, Major: Mathematics 1957-1961, John Marshall Law School 1961-1962, Tennessee State University 1952-1954, Melrose High School Memphis, TN. Business & Professional Activities: Phi Delta Kappa Professional Fraternity, Board of Director, Accountax, Inc., 1967-1985, Board of Director, Continental American Realty 1979-1982. Civic Activities: Carter Temple CME Church Steward, Early Morning Prayer Warrior Missionary, NAACP Life Membership, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Life Membership, International Who's Who In Education 1979. Current Position: Mom Bettie's Premium Homemade Ice Cream Co., Real Estate & Insurance 1987-Present. Past Work Experience: Teacher-Chicago Board of Education 1985-1994, Training Specialist'City Colleges of Chicago 1983-1987, Instructor/Dept. Chairman Central YMCA Community College 1971-1982, Accountant Washington, Pittman and McKeever 1969-19 71, Civil Engineer City of Chicago 1959-1971, City Letter Clerk United States Post Office 1954-1959, Who's Who In The Midwest 16th (1978-•89) & 17th Editions (1980-81). VOTE DEMOCRATIC MARCH 19,1996 PUNCH 54 mmmm mmm m m!, mmmmmm m mmm m rmmm mmmmmm rases?—————T— T ^ TTTT7 ^i7TT ^. ._.... '^l^TTTTTTT^TT^T^''. - • " ••^"•"^ •• •_\-' T^T ^ T^ T South Street Journal March 14-27,1996 Page 19 ITp BeverlyArReed I hope you all got a chance to get every Tuesday night complete Nikki Giovanni at DuSable Museulm photo by Owen M. Lawson III over to DuSable and check out with open mike. In honor of Womens History Month, award Winning poet Nikki Giovanni her royal badness Nikki G....She DuSable Museum has poetry read from her works last Friday at the really set folks on fire and the every 2nd Wednesday complete For all there is a warning hidden DuSable Museum of African-American place was packed. with open mike. inside their deep black skins History. Ms. Giovanni talked about the The Full Moon Poets are WordSongs is looking for poets writers who influenced her unique style working the scene.... look for to participate in a special segment To whom it may concern: and the personal experiences that shaped them at your favorite haunt next of its Festival of Poetry next there is'a message far away her view of the world. Speaking to a time the moon is full. month; call 924-0461& leave a and has yet to be found packed house, she entertained, educated and enlightened her captive audience. She Virda Jean Towns-Collins won message for yours truly. also read from her African-American For we had yet to be adapted an honorable mention for her James Anyike is on the radio centered childrens story which was to a different habitat poetry in the Black Pearl Poetry WSSD 88.1FM every Wednesday dedicated to vocalist Nina Simone. After and face horrible obstacles Contest... .Congrats. night from 8pm til 10:00 the event Ms. Giovanni signed copies of Speaking of former women of the pm let's support the brother. her latest collection, which includes the For we all thought life was not previously published selections, "Cotton word Sharon Warner has a Check out Marva Jolly's worth living, surviving, but now Candy on a Rainy Day" and "Ego piece in another publication fabulous creations on display at we know life is one in a million something bout folks First Chicago-Stony Island Tripping". exhalin check it out. • Branch, if you had doubts about Through our depth journey The Sutherland got it going your connection to the earth, we traveled, struggled, and strived Chicago's Own T'Keyah on SCAI was awarded big they'll vanish If you go Chrystal Keymah Stars in buck to do arts stuff on Friday the 22nd you will also We have yet to know overcoming 47th you go Malachi. catch some poetry from 6:00 till is ONE IN A MILLION! "The Show" on Fox Hey Marian Hayes when you 7:30pm T'Keyah Crystal Keymah, (pronounced Ta- gone come teach us how to make Thursday, March 28 DuSable Kee-ah Kristle Kee Mah). A quiEt storm, best quilts down here in Mid-South. Museums, Black Independent known for her ubiquitous work on the Emmy Award winning comedy, In Living Color. Looks like Malik Yusef is as Cinema Series will conclude with This Poem was written by She won many fans with stunning good a father as he is a poet. a showing of "A Litany for Joseph Pritchard impressions. Looks like Q is as good a Survival: The Life and Work of Mollison School, Currently, Keymah is in production for photographer as he is a poet. Audre Lorde" Seventh Grade, Fox's new sitcom, The Show. In the ensemble Looks like Sporty King is as If you have something to tell 12 years old comedy, she plays Denise Everett, a clever, good a motivational speaker as he your fellow artists do it here; earthy, sketch comedy writer. is a poet. Arts Stuff; SSJ, 4500 So. She has taught theatre, dance, and pantomime, working in many of Chicago's The Cotton Club has poetry Michigan Ave. 60653 renowned theaters such as The Goodman, Court and ETA. In her own one-woman show, Some Of My Best Friends: A Collection of characters Speaking in Verse & Prose, Keymah tours the country taking the form of eleven different characters. This critically acclaimed show garnered her NAACP Theatre Awards for Best Actress and Best Play. T'Keyah was also ? nominated for an NAACP Theatre Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of f Tanya, in The Five Heartbeats! . ***•& T'Keyah Crystal Keymah enriches her busy life with charitable work and writing. Currently she is involved with My Good Friend, an organization that pairs celebrities with teenage cancer patients. Whenever she can, Keymah works ;# ////ft*/ *r on both a health/fitness book and a children's book she hopes to complete in time for Kwanzaa. ^//IlV^ & -v \ ,,.^^-->-W>.-WW«W..-»».W««»i.WllgW»-J^W4HII. Preeminent author and poet Dr. "We are pleased to present this %> This event is presented by the Sutherland Community Arts Initiative with the generous Maya Angelou will deliver the annual expo in celebration of the support of the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. FOR INFO (312) 268-7500. EXT. 135 1 keynote address at "An Expo For aspirations and achievements of Today's Black Woman" GALA 96, women of African descent," said Don Thursday, March 28. The theme of Moore, general manager, WVAZ the event is "A Call to Lift Every Radio." Sister Sister Voice." Additions to the Expo include a Sharing the evening with Maya Kids Pavilion and a Hip Hop Pavil you can come out ol the Kitchen, let Angelou will be singer-compser- ion in addition to a Women's Health musician, Oleta Adams. The event and a Job Recruitment Pavilion. will be held at Hyatt Regency A gathering place for writers, lec Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr. Hosts turers, educators, and stateswomen, for the evening will be Diann Burns highlights include Attorney Carl and Cheryl Burton of WLS-TV and Douglas from the law offices of V-103 morning man Tom Joyner. Johnnie Cochran, activist/author The reception is at 6:00pm; dinner at Tony Brown, Ben Chavis, National 7:00pm. Tickets are $100.00 per African American Leadership person. Summit, Archbishop Stallings, Imani The nation's leading exposition for Temple, actress Tempestt Bledsoe /evay/v women of African descent will be and author E. Lynn Harris . held March 29-31 at McCormick For information on Gala 96 and the Bo the cooking for you Place East, 23rd Street & Lake Shore Expo, call Merry Green Promotions v Drive. 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I will never forget the word, "exemporaneous;" he branded it on my mind, although, I feel, embarrassing me, The Journey Within earna unfairly. In his loud, condescending voice while dictating a brief to me (as if I was not having enough trouble with my By Bobbie Warren shorthand, in answer to my query): "Do you mean to tell It's Time To Clean House -40?" me you never heard the word e-x-t-e-m-p-o-r-a-n-e-o-u-s This is the time of the year for the acquired a vast amount of book Life is full of "new beginnings." As moments unfold into and you don't know what it means? And, annual spring cleaning of the knowledge and yet have little or minutes, hours, into days, months, years. you graduated from high school?" planet earth and the human body no knowledge of self because in Those of us who are fortunate enough to recount Yes, he was quite the opposite of Mr. Randolph. I recall which is often called the temple of essence, self-knowledge is the experiences and memories can turn back the wheels of time his disrespect that caused me to quit my job on the spot. God. It is inconceivable to think only true knowledge. Book sharing things that remind us to Talking about a swollenheaded! that there are still people going knowledge is only glorified job realize: "Life begins over, and over, I had finished my work and around talking about how much training. and over, and - until life ends?" So, requested two hours of leave to they love God and yet they never, We must begin to learn about our we must remind ourselves of this, attend a friend's funeral that if ever take the time to clean their bodies so that we can survive the repeatedly, and continuously record afternoon. Mr. Webster buzzed for temples. Can you imagine onslaught of pesticides and our history and black heroes for our me to come into his office and he entertaining a deity in an unclean pollutions and such. Our bodies future generations to reaffirm our place said to me: "Little girl, you know house? Who wants to be are marvelous machines as our in the universe. you can't go to al the funerals." I had entertained in a dirty, filthy existence can attest. We must One breath of history in my life that never asked before and he did not physical house? learn the body cleansing times, I remember concerning our hero, A. ask me whose funeral I wanted to It's time to get back to the basics. and which herbs to do what. (Asa) Phillip Randolph, powerful attend. Mr. Randolph and other New Grandma made sure that we kept During spring , mother nature Founder and President of The York office officials were sitting in the temple(body) clean, because starts the cleaning process within Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Mr. Webster's office and heard what every spring she would give us our bodies by stirring up the one - if not the first has served took place. I accepted his denial to herbs and/or castor oil in order to toxins in our liver and pancreas, memberships in this country! Black or my request and went back to my move the poisons out of our body which causes us to feel sluggish white. I did not know Mr. Randolph office, tearfully disappointed. I so that they wouldn't resettle and (spring fever) and grandma knew very long; about three months. thought about it for a minute and cause us problems when we got just what to do and how to move Because my first job after graduating packed my things, returning to Mr. older. the toxins out. Cleanse and from Wendell Phillips High School, Chicago's south side, Webster's office without knocking. I told him that he was However, some of us swore that rebuild and as the bible states, "be was with the Brotherhood, the blunders as well as rewards; the most ignorant man I had ever known, not to mail me my when we became grown, we wise as serpents and harmless as my precociousness, maturing into adulthood remain with check I would pick it up, walked out of the office and he would never, ever take castor oil doves", and what does a serpent or me, I am proud to say. Unfortunately, some of us never was saying to me: "You better think about it. You know as long as we lived. Of course, snake do, he sheds his skin every mature, regardless of age. They simply "live on." you have to work 'cause there's nobody but you and your our knowledge of the cycles of the year and in humans this makes for A. Phillip Randolph was very impressive looking. Not mother." Without looking back I replied: "Yeah, I have to universe in relation to our physical a new heaven and a new earth. because of his good looks, but because the man simply work. But after working here I know 1 can work any cycles was quite limited. We have Matanah radiated with dignity and class in a very subdued way, very place." I made sure I slammed his door with a "bang!" gentlemanly, yet strong. The Chairman of the Brotherhood When I picked up my check on Saturday from the was quite the opposite of Mr. Randolph. He was Milton P. Executive Secretary, she told me that after I left Mr. Mystery Writer Dr. Webster. The best thing that I can say about that man (and Randolph gave Mr. Webster hell! Told him he had been probably the only thing that really matters) is that if I had very mean and unfair to me and reprimanded him severely. been a Pullman Porter and happened to be black, in trouble Life begins at - 40? I don't think so. I am still Robert O. Greer To with the threat of being fired for whatever reason, I would experiencing new beginnings. What about you? We want have loved having Mr. Webster defend me. This man was to know about some of your new beginnings. Write to ^/ dynamite defending his Brotherhood membership, whether South Street Journal and tell us. Also, most importantly; Speak In Hyde Park they were right or wrong. He had a forceful way about him we need to: Develop our own labor unions and visit The in his defense and a way with words that wreaked with Memorial to A. Phillip Randolph on Chicago's south side. (the devil's hatband), CJ is drawn vengeance. Some of his effectiveness remains with me, Research The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, soon. Robert Greer, a professor of into a complex case involving eco- pathology, medicine, surgery, and zealots, irate and headstrong 9 dentistry at the University of ranchers, and a plot to wipe out the Oto^flfa m ^^r*! Colorado, will read from and sign country's entire cattle says "Robert 22 copies of his debut novel, The Greer knows Denver—every nuance Rodent *76on*te 56 East 48th Street (312) 538-2677 §111 WSi J^WM WEEKLY CHWRCH SERVICE £??JL»Jik Palms 133-1 Behold, how good, and how RESURRECTION SUNDAY pleasant it is for brethren to 7AM Sunrise Service Rev. P David Saunders, Minister *5m)AY WOR5HP 5ERV. 1045 AM dwell together in unity! -T&E5DAy BBLE CLASS 7:30 PM 9AM Church School . "Love conquers All" Order of Service ...... 10:45 AM Devotion - FHDAY TEACHWG, TARRywc & ANONTNG Sunday School -9.00 am 11:00 Resurrection Service Sunday School 9:30 PASTOR WCHARGE &OOPM Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 an* -SMNDAY EVEWNG SERVICE 3:30 PM 1st Sunday - Communion 3:30 pm Holy Baptism Morning Worship 11:00 -BAPTIST TRAWNG UNION 6:OOPM 2nd Sunday - Choir's Musical 3:30 pm Where there is no vision, the people perish " Bible Study •-SuMDAy NIGHT RER, 7:30 PM Proverbs 29:18 Wednesday 6:30 nm. * • '» * * * • * » •? r *' n«vf *<«y**'«*,>' South Street Journal March 14-27,1996 Page 21 M'l 1CU1 ll^CU ^ I i§r H I CEl It/M. OP Personal Finance/Real Estate Homeseekers Seminar at Harris Dearborn Homes Project Seed, Chicago—A free Homeseekers Attendees.will learn about pre- each month through October, in Seminar will be held on Tuesday, purchase planning; establishing, addition to its regular schedule of city A Partnership for Community April 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at maintaining and rebuilding credit; and suburban neighborhood seminars. Harris Bank, 11 W. Monroe in the low down payment mortgage Harris was the first bank to hold on- Development Joint Venture 8th Floor Center Assembly Room. programs; and, the responsibilities site Homeseeker seminars. More The seminar is open to the public, but and benefits of home ownership. than 300 people attended last year's space is limited. Please call 312/461- Harris will hold free on-site series. Many went on to purchase 3363 for reservations. seminars on the second Tuesday of homes. There are 61,000 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and Cook county but there is only one Offers The law firm of Business Writing Services E. DUKE McNEIL & ASSOCIATES • Proposals •Business Plans and the Employee Grievance From left to right-Avis Averette, Otis Monroe, of the Monroe Foundation Dennis ^Letters E. DUKE McNEIL LAW NETWORK Muhammad, of are sharing views on joint venture as they look over a blueprint layout. and• located at •Administrative The Monroe Foundation, a not-for- Effort for economic Development) Support Services 8541 South Cottage Urove profit community development program, which provides minority agency, recently enabled The business enterprise technical •Marketing Materials 994-0915 Dearborn Homes Community assistance planning and financing available 7 days a week Development Corporation and The development. CHANDRA HOOKS Areas of Concentration Muhammad Ali Community and Monroe Foundation President Otis Senior Consultant Economic Development Chandler Monroe, 111, stated; 312/643-2604 Criminal Defenses Corporation, obtained lines of credit "Project SEED is an opportunity for Divorce and Family Law from The First National Bank of minority business enterprises within *By Appointment Only Real Estate Evergreen Park and The Northern low-income communities to obtain Trust Company to finance a resident technical assistance with developing Associates: run business enterprise venture on business concepts, plans and Lewis Myete, Jr. the Southside. obtaining financing for projects that W. Dennis Richardson The credit lines of over $75,000, will will create jobs and encourage Richard Heaston enable the joint venture program community development". Leslie J. Starks between the Dearborn Homes and Minority business enterprises in need of business development or ATTENTION! Raymond Hough Muhammad Ali DevCorps. to financing assistance should contact All Business Owners provide jobs for over thirty (30) OF COUNSEL CHA residents. The Monroe Foundation at (708) and RICHARD MILLER The financing was made possible 386-5844 for more information and Entrepreneurs! JUUA MCNEIL BENTON through participation in the Monroe an application. Foundation's Project SEED (Start-up GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 1996! 47th Street Merchants L. Mitchell Communications MICHIGIIIN AUTO SALES INC. offers the following cost-effective services 1602 /. MICHIGAN AVE. CALL 341-0800 Association to to help your business grow: Meet Marketing After a long break in meetings Advertising the 47th Street Merchants Printing Association will meet Tuesday, Signs March 30, 7:30 pm at the 113 Flyers Club meeting room. Business Brochures persons, community organizations Mailing Lists and residents are welcome to help Special pvents direct the planning and direction of the 47th Street commercial CALL TODAY! improvement. L. MITCHELL For information persons can call COMMUNICA TIONS its president, Mary Jordan 538- 312-689-6050 MorIM=M&luM 3200, or Ron Carter at 924-0461 CONVENIENT SOUTHSIDE LOCATIONS EARN $150 A WEEK YOU QUALIFY Black Pages to offer WtiBkZ^i Free Listings WE SPECIALIZE IN: Business Owners CASH • MUFFLERS COMPLETE BRAKE Chicago's only Black business direc $2flooDISCOUN T • EXHAUST PIPES WORK tory is offering business owners an 5 • CUSTOM PIPE BENDING SHOCKS & STRUTS opportunity to list their businesses free On Any Service C.V. BOOT & AXLE REPAIR • COIL & LEAF SPRINGS of charge. The offer is also being Offer Good On Purchase offered to churches as well. By call Of $50.00 Or More. ing 312/808-1800, interested parties In The Lake Meadows Shopping Center Present Coupon At Time c,a* list their church/company's name, Of Purchase. *Not Valid With address and phone number. Any Warranty Work, Other 460 E 35th Street Chicago's Black Pages, now in its Coupons Or Special Offers. sixth year publication, says more than • FREE ESTIMATES 2,000 enterprises advertise in the • MOST JOBS 20-30 MINUTES (312)225-8211 • FOREIGN CAR SPECIALISTS Black Pages as a tool for reaching its • FREE BRAKE INSPECTION We Want To Make Cai\ consumer market. FIFTTfMF WARRANTY Jhe Place You Go Back To The free listing is a limited offer. • ON \\Y\\ l.FR, BRAKF: f'AUS &( Interested parties are encouraged to BRAKF SHOFS call right away. fftifH *» Page 22 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal tateBfetters iSsf f& © i»r © it |Sr iSr ft iSr #?r f»r © ft fsr IS- fEr © Ha Real Estate Transactions © in the © Readers: Listed below are property transfers in South Street Journal's circulation area (Generally on page 18), e accordinMid-Soutg to the latest reporh t releaseCommunitied by Jesse White, Cook Counts y Recorder of Deeds. For your convenience transfer listings are organized by community. Display of the '-" symbol next to a listing indicates that information © supplied on the State Real Estate Transfer Declaration may be incomplete or incorrect. South Street Journal will m publish this information in each issue. £ "\ciHiilKirli(H)(i.s Coming Together...One Community United" Community/Address m Woodlawn 6111 S. Eberhart'Ave., Phyllis Moore To Margaret J. Buchhalter 2-15 85,000 Home Nominations 6342 S. Ellis, Sarah Saffolo* To Dolli Branch 2-7 95,000 for the 6102-3W S. Dorchester, Unit 6102, Chgo, Wilfreds Developments, Inc., 2-5 63,500 6527 S. Vernon, Lucille G. Taylor To Frank Drew & Darlene Drew 1-24 58,000 it 2nd Annual 6418 S. Eberhart, Ahmad Martin dba TAB Real Estate To Richard C. Williams 1-23 110,000 6418 S. Eberhart, Stephen Nowells To Ahmad Martin 1-23 67,000 Restoring Bronzeville 6615-6617 S. Greenwood, Annabell Graves To Randy & Deborah Alexander 1-22 79,000 «r 5345 S. University, Robert McCarthy To Stephan R. Chaslten 1-19 625,000 6736 S. Langley, Amelia Dianne Owens Reed To Harry Bates 1-18 31,500 Historic Tour June 30,2996 6104-25 S. Dorchester, Wil Fred Developments., Inc., To Katrina Mahomes 1-29 65,000 6127 S. St. Lawerence, Avondale Federal Savings Bank To Lashli Thomas 1-29 53,000 The Mid-South Planning and Development Commission (MSPDC) is 6122 S. St. Lawerence, South Holland Tr., & Sav. Bk, To Felicia Coll 1-26 45,000 ffir taking nominations for homes to be in the 2nd Annual Restoring Bronzeville Washington Park Historic House Tour. Homes must be within the boundaries of the Mid- 6728 S. Michigan Ave.,Lourdes J. Wheat To Ricky D. Hawkins 2-6 78,900 South community which are 22nd St. to 51st St. and the Dan Ryan 5326-28 S. Indiana, Chicago Title & Trust To Mittie Nesbary 2-7 55,000 Kenwood i© Expressway to Lakefront/Cottage Grove. MSPDC is looking for homes with 4361-63 S. Greenwood, John A. Beckett, unique features to showcase in this year's tour. 2-6 115,000 4610 S. Drexel, Patricia Meyers To Southwest Financial Bank & Trust 1-22 235,000 The house tour will be held Sunday, June 30, 1996 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 4610 S. Drexel Blvd, Atlanta Life Insurance Company To Patricia Meyers • 1-22 175,000 If you would like to nominate your home or another home, please complete 4920 S. Chicago Beach Dr., Unit 37, Indian Village Development Corp., To Marquis D. Foreman 1-18 13,500 the form on this page and mail it to bring it to the Mid-South Planning and & Stephen H. Mankowski Development Commission, 4207 S. King Drive, Chicago, II 60653 or fax it 4926 S. Blackstone, #C, Pamela S. * To J. Romaine Roberts 1-16 245,000 to MSPDC (fax) 924-1470. 480CTSrChicago Beach, Unit #610, Vilma Longley & Richard Longley to Ana Liza Abubo & 1-3 32,000 Please call the MSPDC office at 312-924-1330 or stop by the office at 4307 Ferinad So S. King Dr. for more information. i Hyde Park © 1215 E. 54th St., Vernon A. Miller To Charles & Leesa Albert 2-15 241,000 Nominations will be accepted until March 29, 1996. 5424 S. East View Park,, Unit 5424-2, Gerda Blackstone To Marko Dumlija 11-27 55,125 U& 5138 S. Kenwood, #3, Claudette Morin To Wallace W. Williams 2-5 91,500 Homeowner/s 5712 S. Harper Ave., Richard T. Robertson & Vivian D. Robertson To LaSalle Bank, Tr. 1-22 229,000 Address: 5317 S. Ellis, Olga Madsen To Nancy L. Cleveland 1-22 160,000 Phone: 1400 E. 55th Place, Unit 908-S, Lawerence & Judy C. Gilbert To Jess & Beth A. Williams 1-22 395,000 4920 S. Chicago Beach Dr., Unit #70, Indian Development Corp., To Kim A. Goodhard &James 1-18 160,000 Is the owner aware of this nomination? Yes No J. Dunn, Jr. 1401 E. 55th St., #908 N, Florence Parnes To Patricia Ziegenfuss 1-31 40,000 mTHas the home previously been in a house tour? 5110 S. Woodlawn Ave., Unit 2H, Estate of Margaret Culbreath To John W. Harbin 1-29 13,500 #JN If yes, when? 1700 E. 56th St., Unit 3406, 56th & Hyde Park Partnership To Keith Wilson 1-25 43,500 1700 East 56th St., Unit 2510, 56th & Hyde Park Partnership to martha Ellis Bass I-1 / 40,000 •iJ What unique feature or other aspect about this home makes it a good 5300 South Shore Dr.., #75, Catanya Norwood To Hays Harris & Ora Taylor 1-17 56,180 ^JJf candidate for the Restoring Bronzeville Historic House Tour? Grand Boulevard 4500 S. Michigan Ave., The Chicago Urban League To Christine Perkins 12-1 101,000 ai!!l Nominator: Phone: 4950 S. Vincennes, Unit 3 John A. Beckett to Bonita Frieson 1-19 56,081 823 E. 53rd St #2, Javier Talancon to Mary Lee McKinney 1-26 48,000 Fuller Park Please include a picture of the outside and/or 11-21 52,000 inside of the home if possible. 5545 S. Sheilds, William & Frances Cummings To Cornelius Kimbrough Jr. Oakland 4244 S. Drexel, Mario L. Short to Carmen S. Edwards -, --J-U2X- 77,500 3985 S. Drexel, Southwest Financial Bank & Trust Comp. to James A. Daniels 11-22 82,000 yf m ffliif mmmm w»\mm IM H»J mm H»J mm mm mm mm m.»j mm mm m» Washington Park 1-25 63,000 6834 S. King Dr., John R. Chamberlain To Betty Jean Holmes 12-28 82,500 Newly Renovated Townhouse - 6821 S. Wabash Ave., Frances orange To William Overby 12-22 43,000 Open Sunday I 2 -J pm 6146 S. Evans, Darril G. Harris To Reginald J. Ward 11-14 112,900 OWN A PIECE OF CHICAGO'S RICH HISTORY - 5335 S. Wabash, Ena Ekong To Charles Robinson 11-21 50,000 BRONZEVILLE. JUST MINUTES FROM LAKE 5614-16 S. King, Chicago Title & Trust Co. to James Cross MICHIGAN, THIS STUNNING CAP PROPERTY 6745 A. Indiana, Joseph W. Ebster, et al. to Carla Henderson HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY RESTORED USING ONLY THE FINEST CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL < Subscribe to advertising, You must have a reliable, insured Local and long distance, furniture, bulk items, Legal Notice vehicle. Some familiarity with computers. Send big^or small. 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