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What consumers New Column: Min. Farakhan can do to fight back against Looking at marches into insurance redlining the Law controversy Prom The Publisher ^ Thurman Jones L.^-^ phofft by D«fr{cfc WalUrm (( Hmrray for Miricsm ikimericsiii Bay of AtOBesBeBt »> In the midst of all of the furor over the that day. For a number of us, we proba roughly $3055 billion. Applying the- VIOO FM presence of Louis Farrakhan at Lincoln bly could live well by deferring any pur same approach,, the daily earnings are As you will recall, several months ago High School last week and his speech chases of goods and services from this $837 million. Combine these two num Minority Opportunity News (MON) about the upcoming Million Man day. Likewise, the decision to not go to bers and you get a feel for the tremen joined a nuirj^er of leaders in the African March, there has been little discussion dous clout we could have on the "sys American community to protest the bar regarding another major element of this tem" if these dollars were vacated on rage of offensive rap music on the air event. I specifically refer to the call for this day. Nearly two billion dollars in ways of what was JAMZ radio station. this day to be a day of Atonement for potential impact could get the The argument was not an issue of First a number of conditions that plaque attention of anyone. Amendment rights. Rather, we were our communities nationwide. Of course, I am realistic appalled with the continuing vulgarity Among these conditions is the enough to know that the likeli of many of the song that were being need for greater attention to the hood of this occurring is hot played at that time. In fact, when the sta economic plight of the African very great at all. I do realize tion came up for a change of ownership, American community. In this however that the implications of we officially protested that switch with regard, we have been asked to even all small number of us fol the Federal Communications Commis see the day of October 16 as a lowing through on this could sion in an attempt to drive home the Holy Day where there will be have significant impact. First, it point regarding the insensitivity of the reasonable sacrifice to illus would probably result in a much station towards the negative influences trate our collective displeasure healthier personal economy for they were perpetuating. with the way the current eco most of us for, as the numbers indi nomic system treats African cate, we already spend more money While we do not want to take any Americans." We should consid than we nnake. At least for this one direct credit for the change, many of us er this Holy Day, A Day of day, we would have a more balanced were very pleased to not that the new Absence, from a racist system personal ledger. Secondly, We would owners of the station, now known as V- that refuses to recognize our tend to IJC more aware of the fact that 100, have made significant and positive contributions to this nation and money is a resource, a tool, and not nec changes in both the format and the con to give us justice." Stated Farrakhan. " essarily an end into itself. The real bene tent of their programs. First, rap is work, while per We all should register our dissatisfac fit of having money is what can be done gone...completely. In its place is an easy haps having a more direct personal tion with the way that we are being with it. Acconiingly, the 16th of Octottcr listening format that specifically plays financial impact, could be accommodat treated. We should not go to work or could allow us to consider the impact of many of the familiar and peaceful tunes ed by most of us. To translate these deci school; none of us should participate in money in advancing a social cause that that the 25 - 55 year old African sions into an economic impact, we any shopping, sport or play." promotes our general well being. Lastly, American generation can relate to. To examined the total buying power of even if you don't do any of the above, it date, T have heard nothing but positive In flunking about the implications African Americans during this year. is my hope that you vinll use this as an comments regarding the new format. of this request, MON can't help but This figure is estimated to be approxi occasion to realize how much could be The new owners (also the owners of the wonder what the real meaning would mately $406 billion this year. With a lit done if we were to work together Oasis) are to be commended for filling be if this were to occur. For the sake of tle division, this turns out to be about Perhaps we would then realize that our this void in our listening options. discussion, lef s just consider a couple of $1.11 billion per day that we spend. On aspects of the overall plan, namely the the earnings side, African Americans commitment account is insufficient too. 1 also can not help but remember the decision not to shop or go to work on have projected earnings this year of -[MON]- call I received from Mr. Hyman Childs, the owner of KKDA and Kt04 during our protest efforts. Mr. Childs compli who provided information were for the past five years, served as a clear mented MON for the nobility of our inghouse for linking needy families effort but assured us that the problem Head Stasi: emphatic about their passion for the would take care of itself. He suggested program as it is meant to be. However, with child care. The Texas Department that, since the predominate listeners to The issue is child care there is concern that the present admin of Human Services has contracted with the rap formatted stations were 12-22 istration is not nearly operating at full CCMS to make available child care year olds, the marketplace and advertis capacity and, in reality, discourages options for low-income families. They ers would eventually realize that this The past two issues of MON have con those whose only desire is to do the very have access to nearly 650 Dallas County group has limited buying power and tained stories about the Head Start best job they can. child care providers that do a fine job in would less likely to buy cars and mort Program of Greater Dallas. Controversy In today's society, child care is a not only "baby-sitting" children, but gages and go more for sodas and videos. centers on the style of management tremendously important issue; econom providing a curriculum that prepares Sooner or later, contended Mr. Childs, it exercised by those in charge of running ics should not l?e the determining factor them for school as well. And because of would be necessary for the level of the program, including reports of pro in the quality of any famil/s child care. the extensive network of eligible child advertising support to drop so low that fessional misconduct at their adminis Head Start has, for years, been a savior care facilities under the CCMS umbrella, the station would have no option but to trative offices, violation of program pro for those households. But like any social many of the care centers arc convenient change ownership. Sure enough, this d id cedures, and illegal enrollment of chil program, especially one that is funded ly located near the parents work or in fact come to pass along with the dren from ineligible households. by the government (which means all of home. departure of the rap music. Since the stories' publication, sup us). Head Start must be held account Finally, to those who feel the Head While I applaud the market wis port for and against the Head Start able and MON has a role in that. Start stories are nothing more than com dom of Mr. Childs, I am nonetheless administrators has surfaced, especially The good news is that, in addition plaints and falsehoods by a bunch of very interested in yvhen he intends to do regarding Wanda Smith, the executive to Head Start, there is another avenue to cowardly employees and disgruntled right by our community and clean up director of the program. We want to pursue for families of Dallas County ex-employees—where there is smoke, make it clear that the Head Start looking for good, affordable child care. there is fire. Contlnued on page 6 Program is not under attack. Even those Child Care Marugement Services has. -[MON]- mTtc^w,(^mm(tmiir,(mss^ c f^ggg. <^wt.fc^. ti?^-, ] img®F»rains • • e Cover Story Criminal Law 18-22 ....OpcraHon Exodus, Waco ISO Dear MON: Editorials The million Man March is a joke! Personal Injury 02 African American It is another way for a few black Atonement men, so-called leaders, to shine a spot 02 Hcadslart light on themselves. 22 First Interstate Bank of If one million men can be mobilized (214) 688-7571 Texas, N.A. Responds to spend a minimum of $100 each to go Features to Washington, then we could take $100 10,11 Access to Insurance each, pool it together and we would 19 CRA Survey Results, Part III have The African-American Depository (214)688-1572 23 Soul Embassy Cafe 28 Million ManMarxih Insurance Corporation. That is the 34 Vision Quest: Youth strong arm of the banking ^tem of this Prevention country. 2730 Stemmons Frwy Special It is not part of the Federal TowerWest, Suite 1104 12 Ask Girlfriend Government but its supposed to be reg 14 Ethnic Notes: Marcus Garvey ulated by the government to be fair for Dallas, Texas 75207 15 Rev. Stovall, Wife Honored all people. Blacks knows that as long as 26 Men...Rundu Style we do not serve as a majority on the Attorney & Counsler at Law 27 Ent: Million March Rap Song boards of these money institutions, 32.... Random to Eclectic there will never be equal economic 35 Arts: Invoking the Spirit 36 Legal Advisor: DNA Testing growth opportunities. 37 Sports Capsule The marching may show a tempo 39,40....Contract Instructors Needed rary stand of unity but the only thing "DOING BUSINESS IN THE METROPLEX FOR 20 YEARS" 42 Colin Powell that large white corporate America will Columns take a serious look at is when we drasti 02 Publisher: VIOO cally start to hit their pockets. 05 Community Pulse If we spend $4,6 billion dollars per 07... Pen on Fire . FREE FREE 29 MON's Library annum as a people, lets say we came 31 Spiritual: Ron Shaw together at least once annually for a one ESTIMATES ESTIMATES 38 Real Estate: Curtis Yates week period of time and have a Buy Recurring Black campaign, don't spend any 03 Letters money with white companies unless 12 Proprietary Information absolutely necessary for one week. MR. BUFORD KEMP JR. 16-17 In The News There are aimual Secretary Days 24-25 -...S.W.B, Community Calendar 43-46 Career Opportunities and other annual weekly special events so what is wrong with a Buy Black week or month—February? But at least they are doing some CMON thing. BUILDING • REMODELING • CONVERSION • ROOM ADDITION ROOHNG • CARPET • HANDYWORK • LIGHT COMMERCIAL Sincerely, Terry A. Reece, vice pres/GM Cab. r^- Diversified, Inc. 214-223-2241 g j^ ,§ CONSTRUCTION -IMON]- 1100 REEDSPORT PLACE Publisher «N0 JOB TOO SMALL" DESOTO, TEXAS 75115 Thurman Jones Managing Editor Jason Webster Senior Vice President Dedra Lynn Woods Jim Bochum Theater Presents: Editorial Department iM)Qj|,© (& iM©a ®y^ (214)905-0944 Sales/Marketing Department (214)606-3269 Director/Marketing Jim Bochum mic. Editor Ctiris Pryer c/ cm/o 'A Cultural Editor Sarah N. Bruce BuBJEvent Editor Tai Jones Ciirillon Tower West Reporter .Veronica W. Morgan (Preston @ Alpha) :; . li-^-.!?5. 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^ ijf'lMiTliFili'ar^' U 99 Thomas Tieked off to th® BigheBt o o o Muhammad Farrakhan. Which is why he is the only (God) bless you always. They are Dr. - Ed Sims; Sis. Wana Alwalee; Sis. National African American leader bold Derrick Harkins, the spokesperson for Cynthia X; Sis. J'scanea Muhammad; THE ANGRY BLACK MAN: Thaf s what enough to call for this march and pull it the Dallas Million Man March Carmen Pagano; Cheryl Smith; Brother the Million Man March on Washington, off. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, after catching Committee, and his back-up Sabe; Mary Ellen Hicks; Jim D.C., held this month, represents. Ifs hell from White Washington; Rev. Zan about damn time! And long over due! Of folks. White Jews Wesley Holme; Tom Joine; course I know that no one march will and their Negro Roland Marti; Ron Price; solve all of our problems and no one puppets because Dr. Brenda Walls; Bobby protest will either. But man^ to me noth-- of his willingness Elliott; Dorothy Prince; ing, other than embracing the religion of to bring the Mosque 48; New Black Al-Islam, could feel better right now. NAACP back to Panther Party; Dallas Urban League Inc.; Dallas This march has given the African the "hood," has NAACP; Black Images; American community some hope in also created a Afro Awakening; their future again. Not just for the place for himself Nation of Islam, but for all African as a strong Alternative \^deos; Holy Americans who arc thinking clearly. spokesperson for Land Foundation; Islamic Can you imagine ONE MILLION African Association for Palestine; BLACK MEN standing shoulder to Americans Dallas Muslim Council; Vincent Hall; Councilman shoulder, disciplined, courageous, non- nationally. And I (/ fearing, smiling, crying, laughing, think that it's safe Al Lipscomb; Matthew singing, embracing? Heads up high to predict that Harden; Kathlyn Gilliam; \vith a pride that hasn't been displayed after this march Jackie Mixon; Caroyln since brother Malcolm X Shabazz tried people will be (Editor's Note: Ttie opinions e\j>ressiui hy Mr. Mohammad's commentary Davis; Paul Cherry; to take the plight of the 22 million Afro- saying goodbye rare not necessarily those of the Minority Opportunity News.) ••':•., Jimmy Fard; Fred Abdal Americans case before the United to Rev. Jesse Gaffar and many others. Nations (UN). Jackson and hello to strong leadership Commissioner John Wiley Price; Diane Why don't you join us and be I know you remember the petition such as Chavis and Farrakhan. Now this Ragsdale, spokesperson for the Local pissed off to the highest pissivity! that Malcolm sponsored during the prediction is dependant on whether or Women Who Support the Million Man Until then the struggle continues... early sixties that would have forced the not Jesse Jackson shows up at the March; Minister Jeffery Muhammad; Dr. -[MONI- UN to try the American government in Million Man March event. the World court for her savage treat To be quite honest with you, I was ment of the (then 22 million) Afro- wondering if wc were ever going to Americans, as brother Malcolm used to have a national back-up to Rev. Jackson, refer to us. Brother Malcolm felt that if especially in the political arena. And TMmkyoii can' wc would stop crying about "Civil after listening to former Qiaimnan of the Rights" and begin to sec our cause as Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell, I now one of "Human Rights," we could then feel we do. ownyoer '; gel help from countries in Africa, Asia, The first time I heard of General the Middle East and elsewhere. He also Powell was during the Gulf War and said that most of these countries could that impression was not a good one. not get involved with us because of a Even though I can't stand Sadam legal technicality: the fact that wo, by Hussain (the mad man who killed thou ourselves, were making our issue a sands of Muslims in his own country Think again. domestic issue. And no country had the and was America's sick'em bull dog in right to interfere with another country's attacking Iran), I could not stomach the domestic problem. killing of Muslims in Iraq and therefore Let us show you how with the could not stomach Colin Powell. Brother Malcolm felt that we had to Affordable Neighborhood Mortgage.* first become recognized as human But after listening to General beings and once doing so our basic and Powell's conrunents concerning his pos Guaranty Federal Bank's civil rights were a given. He gave the sible running for the presidency, and his example of the many foreigners who position on some real hot-button issues, Affordable Neighborhood Mortgage offers: were coming to this country and did not I must say that if the guy docs run he have to fight for civil rights because by will definitely get my support, I know it • A small douii pajment being recognized as human beings their won't happen, but if the guy shows up • Use of past rent and utilities pigments as credit Iiistoo' in Washington to support the march that civil rights were automatic. Even if they • No origination fets or discount points would really knock the socks off a lot of were coming from a communist country • Homebuyers TVaining Program (the so-called Evil empire) they could people. And I know that there are some sleep in any hotel/motel rooms, use any of you reading this column right now saying "well if he doesn't come to the For Infonnation call: bathrooms, eat at any restaurants, enter (214)360-5139 any door back or front problem free. march wc should not support him at While we could mop' and clean all of all." these places, we could not even peep in But thaf s not my position because them, let alone patronize them. I'm not an extremist. So what the hell, Brother Malcolm was called the RUN, POWELL, RUN. • fDlCRSa "angriest Black man alive" at the time As wc rap up this session, I would *Afl luHiE sutijn-t CtuiMnI; F«tml Bank. and most of us understood why, includ like to acknowledge the local players for tocmUapiinintL ing the Honorable Minister Louis their support and 1 pray that Allah
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with bringing more to the table than a airwaves be used to uplift as well as April 6, 199i wedding dole h ropidly opproocbing for' song and a dance? entertain. The airwaves can be used in Dal'os Morning Newsers Robin Hsher ond John Yearwiod ,• Over the years, since Tom left K104 so many positive ways, if that is what I, Hove you Eslened to VI007 Someone scid thai VI00 moy • and subsequently ended up across the you want. But you have to say so. DISO be moking a move on some of tbe radio personofdies ^ street at 100.3 JAM2 (now VIOO), I have In essence, it's going to lake a seri over a) KKDA/X104... Now I don't mean to be ugV, but' found myself growing fonder and ous level of consciousness from anyone wlwl H wrong with Channel 11, the new CBS offirrale?; fonder of the "Home Team." This team with access to the airwaves as we deal According to Oionne Gibson, she watched the early morning; consists of Skip Murphy, Nanette Lee, with the many issues effecting this ond evening newscasts on Monday, September II, 1995. If it's good, Chris Arnold, Valerie Moore, Slammin country and the world. On both newscasts,«story oired ohout rockil slurs oppeor-' Sam Putney, Wig, sister station KKPA's Everything doesn't have to tx* seri Paul Turner (he sometimes pinch hits in Ing on ihe houses of Afrkan Amerkons in Pfejno. V/eQ, on' youa. SusL'^jr© ous all of the time and it sure doesn't the nightly newscast, the SI07 did rot oir; however (here • the news department), and other K104 have to be silly all of the time either. personalities from time to time.. was the story about where Deion Sanders wouk! live sincB' Balance, that's what I'm talking he was now o DDHQS Cowboy. The reporter went to 0 real' to say so. The work is admirable, not just about. Moderation. If you don't know estate ogent who began to extol ihs virtues of living in [ I'll be the first to tell you that news of because of the level of professionalism, what I'm talking about, ask Skip Murphy! PIAHO. Do I really need to scy ihcl tha sto7 on the racnl Fly Jock Tom Joyner's "retirement" was but also b>ecause it is substantive, cre Cheryl Smiih is the host of KKDA's Reporters Routttt- not a welcomed announcement for me ative and exudes consciousness. Then tabU. Tunc in on Sunday Mornings at 8:00, immedi slurs and onimosity in Pkino did rsil run in the same news-! several years ago. I didn't see how K104 there's also that level of genuine concern ately follou>ing Minister Louis Farrakhan's address. tost? Maybe we'd Better get Gollowtiy Herron on tha job. I \ would be able to survive without him. for one another and the community. -IMON]- hel Al Kerron could find Deion 0 pkice, right in ihe hood end I The loss was definitely significant So, if it's good, I have to say so. And just OS goodJIJThe DQUQS Post Tribune celebrated its 4Slh ; because, in Tom Joyner, you had a so should you, too. birthday bst month with a picnic and scholarship banquet.; "radio personality with a conscience." The media is constantly under Call 1 • (900) S84-1800 la get your FREE full year subicrip- Mayor Ron Kiric wss the speoker ot the banquet... You j Lef s face it, the man is a legend assault. Most of the time those assaults : tion to EMERGE magazina... Dallas will get a real history hear him on SEVERJU. talk shows throughout the day and I and still going strong, delighting mil arc warranted. But just as we want bal I lesson on Detember 3, 1995, when Mamie Till Bradley you can ckt hear MX hosting bis own show on Sunday ] lions around the country with his syndi ance and fairness in coverage, we must ! Mobley (Emmelt TiII's mothcO and G«orge Curry of BET ond nights on 1190 AM... Next month wa'B hear from some! cated show even as he pushes the half- be balanced and fair in our praise and ; Emerge toln olhen for Q panel discussion on Emmett Till's of the JQumctists who otlended the Million Man March on I criticism, century mark! I impad on the dvil righls movemenl. Slay tuned for ticket October 16lh ... Any journalists interested in mentoring | In retrospect, 1 /7 " " ^ The job of pro- [ infof tnclion... Congratulations ore in order to local author ospiring journortsts? Well, they're wailing for your guide nca | probably was a little ^',,: gramming the airwaves i Ella Patterson. Ms. Patterson lust signed Q ihres-book deal over fli Madison High School... louie 'DAWOLf' White is j unfair to the "replace \ should not be left solely • with Simon & Sthuslerlllln 1996, you can olso look forward touring with Shelly Garrett's 'Loundromot.' He's ob'o slill \ ments." Loyalty made to those consultants J to books from Dr. iulionne MQIVGQUX, Ralpli Wiley ond doing his show on KKDA from midnight to 5 a.m. and edu-1 who purport to know me turn up my nose I George Curry... Dr. Aso Hilliord will speak al the Africon (oting minds ct L'ncoln Humsnilks and Communicottons \ and say "poor K104, the lislencrship. To this - day, I can't understand :Americon Coumji for Empowerment's 2nd annual banijucl Magnel. -CLS | it'll never bo the same!" on Odoher H ot Ibe Arlington Hilton. Cnll 2637761 ...The -tMON]-| And it's not the why more stock is same. It's different, and placed on the consul it's al! good! tants instead of those people who are in the J.B.A.A.L. & CHANNEL 4 PREi My tune has streets. And if there's changed. When you lis one other thing I like ten to K104 weekday about the "Home Team," it's knowing mornings, not only are you entertained, that they arc in the community. you are informed, educated and enlight ened. Once again, the listening audience Recently a radio personality sitting .imdlmnicn) is benefitting from the once dreaded on a panel at the National Association of "conscientious radio personalities!" Black Journalists convention said, "my listeners don't know whether I'm Black And Tom should feel proud 0ie shall ajj/c^p^^jr^^ii^ietiiricj. because he remembers a time when that or White!" elusive "conscience" could get a radio Maybe it was because that radio personality in trouble. He has to remem personality had an identity crisis. ber the days when he tried to infuse a Maybe that radio personality had to little information into his shows, in give up her very being in order to be suc between records. There was that time cessful. Kind of reminds mc of a t>ook I when the listener said, "shut up and just finished entitled, "Vain Glory" by play the records!" Cynthia Wills, whcrc citizens of a coun Still today, you have those listeners try had to deny their heritage in order to live in the country and be successful. who, according to a letter received by a "A. Soul Do you compromise your very exis Stirring local ABC radio personality, say: "I just UpllrtlngL want to be entertained." tence in order to nuke it? What deter Experience." But skillful presentations, as you'll mines success? Do you do what you do witness by the "K104 Home Team," even though it makes you feel unhappy rOOAH ALCXAnOEM seems to be the new wave and will or demoralized? hopefully spread to morning shows Whatever the case, you can have around the country, as well as all-day the radio personalities who talk loud, TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 8, 1995 programming. Finally radio personali but say nothing. I'll take a mixture of knowledge, infomution and music. 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By Veronica W. Morgan What's wrong with the women of your Girlfriend, own race. I don't know, but I can assume, that you are of the darker hue, At an early age Roxanne Murphy found "UJorhsliops are available each I have a problem that huis become too herself dancing while locked behind much for me to handle at times. I love black and I can not figure out what makes you people think that women of other races close doors, under classroom desks, in moiitli for interniEiliate men. I love the smell of them, the beauty of between studies, on playgrounds, and their skin from indigo to damned near white. can love you, care for you or even treat you better than we do? in front of mirrors. students iiiliB uiish to learn I don't care, the very essence of brothers The music was in her head many gives me a warm feeling in my heart. My Your penmanship is a little rough so times and her feet somehow managed to specifics about gospel, problem? I intimidate them. No matter how I'm going to also assume you are male. keep beat through tap, ballet, or simple soft I speak, or what I say, some brother, You need to get real. Why help to weak little jazz steps. African anil modern jazz steps," somewhere is going to lake offense. en a strong race? It was a family thing of sorts, says Now please understand that I am over If you are a woman, girlfriend what Murphy, whose siblings, mother and said niurpby. six feet tall, I'm intelligent and I believe in is the real deal? Honey ain't nothing father each have participated in the art stating my opinion. If I could be 5'2", silly finer than a chocolate treat. or helped out in some way. and quiet, I wouldn't be. I like who I am arid Now 23 years later, the 27-year-old Her clientele is diverse and her I love me. dancer from Tacoma, Washington has dance activities tend to gamer participa I'm sure you don't have this probletn never missed a beat in keeping pace tion from all fam- Girlfriend, but could you tell me what I can with the family tradition of unity. do to change things? Today she's Girlfriend, Ms. Intimidator My daughter has finished high school and Dear Ms. Intimidator, for some reason decided against going to col lege. She is not working nor looking for a i 1 y And I bet you have men saying they job. Apparently 1 forgot one of the lessons on members, a goal she continues are not intimidated by you, right? becoming self sufficient. How can I tell her t h e to strive for. Girlfriend, it is a problem that many to get a job or get out. owner of Qarode's, a dance Dance classes are available on women face, including yours truly. 1 studio located in the Skillman Village off weekday evenings at 5 p.m. and on wish I could say something more than Ms. lazy's Mother 635 and Skillman. Children as young as Saturday mornings. just be yourself but I really can't. You Dear Ms. Laz/s Mother, two and a half on into adulthood can For more information, contact Ms. can evaluate yourself or have someone leam how to move with the rhythm of Murphy at (214) 340-1146. you trust to do an evaluation for you. tap, modem jazz and ballet, under the -[MONl- Make a list of the things that you do Slow down Mama. You didn't just direction of dance professionals such as wrong and the things you do right, forget a lesson, looks to mo like you left which will be the longer list 1 am sure. out the whole chapter. All is not lost. Either way, be true to yourself. If you Choose a time when you and your don't like something about your atti-. daughter arc both in communicating Name^ moods and bring the problem to her facoma. Washington tude then its okay to change it but if you Birthplace^ try to change to suit someone else, it attention. You've got to make her realize lYour Blues Aki't Uke Mine doesn't work. In the words of a very that she can sit around and do nothing Last Book Pead: by BeBe MooiejCamgbell wise young woman, my daughter . . . because the rewards of that arc simple... she'll be nothing. .._?.?.^M?.Ai[?I! "when you begin to change to please, Favorite Dancer:__ appreciation turns into expectation and The counseling department of your then you end up feeling used. It ain't local community college has a test they Favorite Food: Seafood/Hexican/Chinese worth it". I agree. can administer that will help her to Favorrte MJ^ All types decide what she may want to do. Encourage her and let her know that What many people 'JidiL you support her only in her positive may not know? The name of her dance stu- decisions. Or you can do like my Mama dlo» Clorode's, is a combi Mu'Dca did some of her children, show nation of names from her her butt the door. Immediate family members. Girlfriend,
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ML ®TOYOTA (214) 324-0411 9525 E.R.L Thornton atBuckner(Loop12) 1-800-FTOYOTA ] the art of self-expression. more than ever, "organized action" was man would not continue to tx; kicked Garvcy's' first attempts at public needed to improve the lot of the black about by all the other races and nations MarcMS speaking went very badly, but he per worker. of the world." sisted. To lend assistance, he spent a Leaving Jamaica's Govemment On August 1, 1914, he established Gsunrey considerable amount of his time (on Printing Office, Garvey edited a period the organization which was henceforth Sunday's) visiting the various churches ical, Garvey's Watchman, in 1910- It to occupy all his time and energy until (1887- 1940) throu^out Kingston, listening to vari proved to be unsuccessful. He next his death. The imposing title of the new ous preachers. established a political organization organization, the Universal Negro by Russell D. Shockley, B.S.Ed. He practiced speaking passages called "The Nafional Club," and edited Improvement and Conservation aloud from a school reader, while utiliz its publication. Our Own, also unsuc Association and African Conununities (Editor's Note: This department is dedicated tojnooid- ing various hand-gesturcs before the cessful. League, implied its stated interest in ing information about African-American history the mirror in his bedroom. Garvey became "drawing the peoples of the race togeth year around. The department's name, "ETHNIC In 1912, Garvey journeyed to NOTES," is the name of the organization founded and more and more proficient and, by the London to learn what he could about er." Its manifesto, dravm with great direcud by Russell D. Shockley, B.S.ED. An out time he was 26, had also become a mas the condition of Negroes in other parts care, wamed of "the universal disunity growth of his Black Information Project, EJJINIC ter printer and the forenwn of one of of the British Empire. He becanw associ existing among the people of the Negro NOTES, according to Mr. Shockley, is "a study Jamaica's' largest company's. ated with the half-Negro, half-Egyptian or African race" and called upon "all designed to reexamine some cf the pivotal events that, author, Duse Mohammed AH. Duse people of Negro or African parentage" over time, have helped to create negative stereotypes On January 14,1907, an earthquake about IwhoJ we, as minorities, really are." and fire devastated Kingston. Wages Mohammed was greatly interested in to join in a great crusade to rehabilitate were low and a scarcity of goods caused Africa and published a monthly maga the race. Garvey itemized the ambitious zine. The Africa Times and Orient Revkw. general objocls of the association: Marcus Garvcy was bom in the quiet lit prices to increase. The printers' union, (One of Duse Mohammed's chief inter tle town of St. Ann's Bay, on the north- one of the oldest and most powerful on ests was the campaign for home mle in em coast of Jamaica, on August 17,1887. the isbnd, voted to strike for higher To establish a Universal Confrater Egypt; his part-Negro ancestry made The Garvey family was a large one, with wages. nity among race; to promote the him quick to notice the presence of an Marcus being the youngest of eleven The impending strike and walkout spirit of race pride and love; to insidious color bar in England, and his children. (Only Marcus and his of his men took Garvey by surprise. reclaim the fallen of the race; to vmting often reflected his bit sister Indiana lived to maturi- fO. - .''-Tl administer to and assist the needy; terness at this insult to colored to assist in civilizing the backward ty; the others died at young people. ages.) tribes of Africa; to strengthen the imperialism of independent While neither parent had Garvcy's contacts with African Slates; to establish commis- very much of a formal educa this African scholar stimulated sionaries or agencies in the princi tion, Garve/s father was very a keen interest in Africa, its cul pal countries of the world for the well respected locally, admired ture, and its administration protection of all Negroes, irrespec for his reading skills and his under colonial rule. The young tive of nationality; to promote a private library. Marcus would Jamaican teamed a great deal conscientious Christian worship also develop a similar fond about his ancestral homeland, among the native trittcs of Africa; ness for books and learning. 5r^ absorbing much of the African nationalism so characteristic of to establish Universities, Colleges, Around the turn of the his later activities. In London, and Secondary Schools for the fur century, English class tradi- 5 Garvey met other young ther education and culture of the tions, modified by racial con- *' Negroes—students from Africa boys and giris of the race; to con siderations, were determining and the West Indies, African duct a world-wide commercial and factors in Jamaican society. nationalists, sailors, and dock industrial intercourse. There was no legal discrimina workers—and from them he tion; however, a type of caste picked up information about system did flourish based These general objects were modi Negro conditions throughout upon lightness and darkness of fied slightly in later published versions the world. He read avidly on color. of the U. N. I. A. manifesto. The word the subject of Africa in the "race" was dropped from the second It was into this environ libraries of the city and may and third objects; instead of promoting ment that Marcus Garvey was even have spent a few montM "Christian" worship among African bom. From it he would hold Marcus Garvey in an English college. tribes, the later version spoke only of much distrust for anyone but blacks Nevertheless, Garvey joined them and "spiritual" worship; and the word with the darkest of skin. was elected to lead the strike. Garvey also became interested in "imperialism" was abandoned with ref At the age of 14, family financial Leading the strike effort, Garvey the position of Negroes in the United worked energetically at establishing States, and it was in London that he erence to the independence of African difficulties forced him to leave school stales. In addition, a revision spoke of . and to seek gainful employment. public meetings for the workers (This came across a copy of Booker T. was in spite of promises of "personal" Washington's autobiography Up front the need "to establish a central nation Working for a maternal uncle in for the race." Kingston, Garvey was able to save salary increases from company owner Slavery. This book had a profound effect enough money to bring his mother to ship.) upon him as he later testified: The preamble to the constitution of live with him. (The hurricane of 1903 The strike was eventually broken. "I read Up from Slavery by Booker T. the new organization contained a strong that swept through Jamaica completely However, while the majority of the Washington, and then my doom—if I plea for uruversal brotherhood, but it destroyed the Garvey farm aop.) striking printers returned to work, may so call it—of being a race leader indicated that the achievement of this Garvey found himself "blacklisted." For dawned upon nne...I asked: 'Where is goal must come through the concerted However, his mother never really action of the Negro people of the worid. got used to city life, and considered the rest of his life, Garvey would remain the black man's Govemment? Where is skeptical about any type of understand his King and his kingdom? Where is his The Universal Negro Improvement Kingston to ho her "forced existence Association was described as "a social, away from home" (St. Anne's' Bay). ing between labor forces and his move President, his country, and his ambas ment. sador, his army, his navy, his men of big friendly, humanitarian, charitable, edu Mrs. Garvey died shortly after her move cational, institutional, constructive, and to Kingston. Garvcy found work virith Jamaica's affairs?' I could not find them, and then I declared, 1 will help to make thenv.'" expansive society. Its organizers The streets of Kingston offered Govemment Printing Office, and over the next several years, he would go In 1914, Garvey hastened home to pledged themselves "to work for the much to interest a kid from a quiet coun general uplift of the Negro peoples of try town. Fascinated by the noise and through a series of experiences that Jamaica, his head spinning with big busy clatter, Garvey resolved to learn were to help to mold him. The strike plans for a program of race redemption. experience had convinced him that now. Garvey was "determined that the black Continued on pago 15 E mnvpnWj G.7gvivrtftnn n;^/ rfmn^-. (tSTttt] m g^.tefer, fggg^ J Community
senting obscure organizations, respond international level, with membership irtondim from Africa Rev. Stovall, Wife ed politely, but he refrained from com to CoWornia and from Nova Scotia to South America. mitting himself to any definite promise However, despite his international status, Garvey fell that of support other than the courteous his mod important work began with has coming to the Honored offer to make Garvey's stay "as pleasant and as profitable as we can". United Slates, where he perceived conditions for blocks to Church holds ''Pastor Appreciation " service It might even have been possible to be among the most deplorable and degrading organize branches of the Universal Stoat, stocky, and mostly serf educeted, Marcus Garvey came to the United States at the oge of 28 and pro by Sonia Jordan Negro Improvement Association under the leadership of American Negroes ceeded to build a massive following in on incredibly short before returning to Jamaica to establish period of time. His gift of oratory ewakeaid the flames of On Sunday, September 17th, the mem the trade school. But before Garvey black nationalism by explaining to his folowers that a black bers of the Camp Wisdom United could complete his travel plans late in Methodist Church joined together to skin was not a "badge of shame" (as they had been taught 1915, Booker T. Washington was dead, for generations) bat was instead a glorious symbol of honor their minister and his wife, Rev. and with him died Garvey's strongest and Mrs. Charles Stovall. hope for a sympathetic reception in notional greatness. Garvey talked of black triumphs and of The "Pastor Appreciation Service" America. magnificent block civilizations, from the post ond for the was attended by many of Dallas' com future, based upon block unity and seff determination. munity leaders. Councilwoman Barbara On March 23, 1916, the stocky Jamaican arrived in Harlem to sec how When Marcus Garvey spoke of the goodness of the Mallory-Carraway served as Mistress of black race, blacks everywhere could forgot, for a moment, Ceremonies, introducing keynote American Negroes would receive his speakers County Commissioner John program of race improvement. the shame of racial discrimination and the horrors of lynch Wiley Price and Hollis Brashear (Dallas Russell D. Shockley is a native of Norristown, Pa., and ing (a heinous crime quite prevolent during this period). Independent School District). now resides in Dallas. He studied in the Black History Although Garvey's program was not alowed to Program at Virginia State University and received a achieve much in the form of either permanence or consis Camp Wisdom's church choir Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Cheyney added their angelic voices to the festivi Stale University (Pa.), one of the oldest African- tent improvement for blocks, it did point out the numerous ties as did a group called Liberty American colleges in America (founded in 1837). Mr. fires that hod been a long time smoldering with the block Shockley's work has been previously published in Ministries. Liberty Ministries was a community ond created an awareness among block people small ensemble of nine individuals: one MON and the Dallas Weekly, and he continues to work on the Black Information Project. For more infor for generations the right to determine, without interruption, musician, one director and seven very mation, please write to: ETHNIC NOTES, Profiles in their own destiny. RDS powerful young voices African-American History, c/o MON. -{MONJ- Reverend Stovall has been an active member of the community and has trav From L to R: Leonard Charles II, -IMON]- eled to various parts of Africa as a mis Mrs. Denise Stovall, Deanna Renee sion intern, a peacekeeper and a mis and Rev. L. Charles Stovall. Btack Moses sionary. In 1994 he served as a monitor Get those PROFITS and an election observer for the Ecumenical Monitoring Program dur Camp Wisdom United Methodist Within the years immediately following World War I, there ing the historical elections held in South Church is located at 1300 W. Camp -^Moving! Africa. Recently, this past August, he Wisdom Rd., in Dallas. developed among block people throughout the world a returned to the Motherland to continue MON salutes Reverend L. Charles moss movement of considerable influence and importance. his ministry with the Methodist Church Stovall, his family and his continious The Universal Negro Improvement Association, spawned by Contact MON's Advertising devotion to the well-being of mankind. of Southern Africa. this movement and under the direction of Jamaican born -IMONJ- Originally from xington, Marcus M. Garvey, attracted the attention of both blocks Mississippi, Reverend Stovall was and whites to a degree that hod never before been achieved 214-606-7351 raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he Continued from page 14 by any other black organization. attended Clark University (Clark Garvey's movement, to say the least, existed on on Atlanta University). He received his the world" and "to do all in their power ministerial training at Gammon to conserve the rights of their noble race Theological Seminary. and to respect the rights of all A "minister and scholar," Rev. mankind." The motto of the association RIVERSIDE Stovall has been, and is, a member/ was: NATIONAL BANK board member of various organizations Banking Hours: such as Texas Peace Action; Justice & "One God! One aim! One Destiny!" Reconciliation Dept.; Greater Dallas "Let justice be done to all mankind!'' Grand Prairie Bank Community of Churches; the World Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Evangelism Institutes at Emery Univer In addition to its general program, the Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. sity; North Texas Annual Conference; U. N. I. A. had a definite plan of action Caucus Chair of the North Texas for Negro betterment. Arlington Bank Chapter of Black Methodist for Church In the spring of 1915, Garvey decid Drive-Thru Renewal; and the Southern Christian ed that it would be necessary to call Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Leadership Conference, founded by the upon the Negroes of the United States. Saturday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Previously he had written to the The saying "behind every great founder of Tuskegee Institute, Booker T. Lobby man..." applies in the case of Mrs. Washington, and had received an invita Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Denisc Stovall, Reverend Stovall's part tion from Washington to visit the school. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ner in life. Mrs. Stovall serves as associ Accordingly, on April 12,1915, he asked ate editor of the United Methodist for Washington's assistance as he would 2505 North Highway 360 1889 Brown* Blvd Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Arlington, Texas 76006 Reporter, a national newspaper based in "be coming there a stranger to the peo I0UAI MOHS'NG Dallas, and is actively involved with the ple". 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Mu« he 18 ycirst* (IIJCT ni pl.iy- ©19*fi TCXJS Lnnorv a TKiriigrJte @^ggsxSimv fft^vgi (m^ ^- c ^^t^^x^, i^fsm. Secession - formal withdrawal from an organization Exodus - a mass departure Project - a planned undertaking; an Idea In a step that could split the city of Waco m two and set a precedent for school districts all across the state, a group of minority parents and community leaders are threatening to secede from the Waco Independent School Dislricl and create a separate, smaller minority-controlled district of their own. At issue: the way minority students are educated in WISD. Headed by McLennan County Conunissioncr Lester Gibson, Project Exodus (the name of the movement) has one main point: Either you educate us or let us go. Problems in Waco ISD. Waco, with a population of 105,636, is the county seat of McLennan County. Its school district has 15,707 students, 74% of whom are African American, Hispanic and other minorities. And therem, says Gibson and others, lies the problem. "We have been having problems for years with Waco ISD. The majority of the students in the district are minority, yet there has been a significant decrease in the number of minority teachers," says Gibson, McLennan County's first black commissioner. "There also has been a pattern where our kids suffer from different things more than others: high drop-out rates for Hispanics and low academic achieve a ment for blacks," Gibson adds. Waco City Councilman Lawrence Johnson believes WISD does not want black urn students to be a part of the district. "They (administration) have not recognized this is a district with a high num- (M(mmr.<^nrrmXf:nm',Jir(^P, c (THgcD rc) o gpfrfer. rm^ ] s •. ber of minority students. I don't think Will the secession WISD has provided a quality education to our kids here in Waco. Based on every By Dor- thing I have seen, they have not made a from Waco ISD by good effort to educate our kids, especial ly the minority kids," says Johnson, pres ©^^ ©^afe; minorities ideally ident of the local NAACP. "They have conducted them selves in such a way that we will want to ivork? separate from them. This is forced math portion of the TAAS test compared with 63% of Hispanic students and 84% of detachment and forced segregation. That white students. Passing percentages of 10th grade students in each racial group taking the math If it does, zvill itit . ^-^^ ^^" ^^'^^ ^^^"^'" ^? ^y^- '"^^yportio n of the TAAS test are as follows; African Americans, 26%; Hispanic, 29%; •^ have done all they can to not educate our Anglo, 57%. prove a model for kids and to force us to want to separate Scormg on all three tests was no better. Seventy-two percent of white, 3rd grade from them. students passed the entire TAAS test. But only 53% of white students in the 10th "We are not pleased. The way I grade passed the test. Even more alarming is the 21% pass rate on the entire TAAS other school districts see it, WISD has failed to educate our test for African American students in the lOlh grade, compared with the 36% pass kids for a reason. They don't want to rate of African American students in the 3rd grade. have our kids in the school system. They plagued by apparent ignore them.- Consultant Called In ' " . ^ '^ ^ , Robert Gamboa, director of Alton D. Rison, a nationally known education consultant, has been called into 1 J J. • / development for the Texas State the WISD to help the district improve its low test scores. UneCJlial eCiUCattOnal Technical CoHege in Waco and president Rison has written books on the subject, including How to Teach Black Children of the local League of United Latin and A Guide to Pass the TAAS (In Mathematics). His management systems has been ODD Ortlinities'^ American Citizens Council #273, used in schools throughout the state, including Madison High School in Dallas. ' ' * believes the district is not coming to "Districts have to know what is wrong before they fix the problems," Rison terms with reality. says, "If you don't know what is wrong, you cannot make changes." "The WISD is a minority populated district. That in itself should bring focus to • Rison says ho sees some problems in many school districts across the state, a now criteria of developing curricula that will address the population of the school including Waco, being due to the lack of communication between students and district," Gamboa says. "Couple that with the alternative schools which most dis administrators and teachers, and the placing of minority students in separate class tricts have to handle disruptive or unruly students. Waco ISD's alternative school is rooms from the other students. heavily populated with minority students," Gamboa says. "This raises many an "African Americans fought for and fell for integration. We thought it would eyebrow in our comn\unity. make our kids smarter if they were in class with white kids. For example, at Waco High, 84 black male students and 31 black female stu "But it didn't work; now they are mostly in alternative classrooms and special dents arc assigned to the alternative school. Only seven white male students and education classes," he says. ten white female students are assigned. Fifteen tlispanic male students and six Rison also believes that teachers and administrators are "withdrawing from Hispanic female students are also assigned to the alternative school. students," and therefore can't leach them. "All you have to do is walk into the building and your perceptions that this is "You can walk into a building and see the alienation. You don't have any pro a mostly minority environment are confirmed," says Gamboa. "How can this situ grams or any type of interaction with them and you wind up not knowing each ation exist without having some criteria to address it?" other. Now you turn around and want them to do something for you but they rebel A high Hispanic drop-out rate also concerns minority parents and community because they don't know you." leaders. WISD's dropout rate for Hispanic students ten years ago was up to almost Other dynamics that go on in the public schools across the state and cause 50%. Figures wore not available for this year. problems such as low test scores and high drop-out rates are the separation of stu 'This is a situation that bears a lot of rod flags, bells, and whistles," says dents. Gamboa who has two children who graduated from WISD and one who dropped "Schools separate the smart kids from the slower ones. They pit class against out. Two of Gamboa's grandchildren also attend WISD schools. class and students against students," Rison says. "Schools make gangs all day, every The Waco Independent School District, while s*.iwing willingness to listen to day by putting all the bad kids into the same class. What do they end up doing? the complaints and concerns of the minority parents, does not appear to regard Making a gang. secession as an option. "All of these different dynamics are going on in public schools today, which Says Hazel Rowe, Director of Elementary Operations for WISD: "We have set makes learning difficult." up a task force between the district personnel and the parents and feel positive about the approach we are taking to solve the problems as they soe them. The task Project Exodus force has not put together a plan of action yet, but are looking at ways that we can Commissioner Gibson revealed Project Exodus, the plan to break away from work together in school and the community to educate all of our kids." the WISD, on August 28, after the above complaints, and others centering around Low Tost Scores the education of nunority students, were brought to his attention. Another area of concern for many parents and community leaders is the low "It is an alarming problem that Waco ISD is not educating its students. A new pass rate of WISD students on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test (TAAS). district would achieve more accountability and more control over the district by TAAS is the statewide, mandator)' achievement test all Texas public school stu people in that area," Gibson says. "Right now we don't have any control - the four dents must take beginning in grade three. Tlie test, which measures a student's abil (anglos) on the school board have control." ity in math, reading and writing, must be passed by grade twelve in order to receive WISD board of trustees have seven members, four are white, two are African a high school diploma. American and one is Hispanic. One of the African American trustees is Coque Results from the 1995 TASS lest administered in the WISD show extremely low Gibson, the conmiissioner's wife. passing rates for students. The results also show that no progress is made on the test Commissioner Gibson and his wife have two children currently enrolled in as the students proceed through each grade. In fact, instead of increasing, the per WISD, a third-grader and a high school sophomore. They have two older children centage of students passing the test drops with each year. who graduated from WISD but "already had the drive to overcome the problems in What makes this a major concern is that not onJy do minority students have the district." low passing rates, but the white students do as well. This leads to many questions: Project Exodus is possible thanks to the new Senate Bill I, Section 13.103, which Is the WISD under-educating all of its students? Are the students learning what deals with creation of a district by detachment. they need to learn? Is the district incompetent? "I have studied this law ior quite some time and this would be a viable option For example, 54% of the African American students in grade three passed the Continued on Next Page [ gni?EffRv(ag^pr;rTrtR'>n;^ji?B ^ t-m^ m o (5at^?3ar, ;p-H?t ] Continued from Previous Page district's student population; *. n • to depart from the electorate imbal * ^ \ for the people in this area if we can't ance of the African American and achieve educational progress under the Hispanic representation on WISD present system," says Gibson. board of trustees in comparison to the i:,~-r.-,~.~^:J.—.- •=-.-^;^. '••. Section 13.103 reads: Creation of a majority student population as repre new district by detachment is initiated sented by African American and by resolution of the board of trustees of Hispanic student populations; each district from which territory is to •to proceed with plans to depart from be detached, or by a petition presented the WISD through procedures as out to the commissioners court. A petition lined in SB I, Section 13.103. Initiation under this subchapter must: of Detachment. 1. give the metes and bounds of the Soon after he announced Project I- proposed new districts Exodus, Commissioner Gibson and Dr. 2. be signed by at least ten percent of Fred 2^chary, Waco ISD superintendent, the registered voters residing in the have met behind closed doors twice to proposed area to be detached from an discuss the issues. Continued discussion / existing district; and on the issue is expected. 3. be addressed to the commissioners "Before we proceed with detach If court of the county in which the terri ment, we want to come to the table and t.-^ tory of the proposed district is located discuss our concerns," Gibson says. Li or if the territory is in more than one Phone calls to Dr. Zachary's office Commissioner Gibson and administrative assistant Patricia Chisolm. county, to the commissioners court of were not returned. Attempts to reach each county in which the territory is other WISD administrators also were than 8,000 students in average daily 'They will have lo meet both located. unsuccessful. attendance." options," says David Anderson, a TEA Commissioner Gibson is working on get In early September, the Texas The questions hinges around the lawyer. "Creating a breakaway district is ting a petition signed supporting detach Education Agency in an interpretation word "or." TEA is saying in order for not an option until they gel the right ment and is researching the tax base of of Senate Bill I Section 13.103, said the Gibson and others to create a new dis size. Once you split a district, you have different areas of the nation and possible Waco ISD must remain intact. trict, the new district must meet both to have at least 8,000 students to make boundary lines for the new district. According to the new slate educa requirements. up a district and nine square miles. • The objectives of Project Exodus are: tion code, breakaway districts are According to Gibson, the Word "Waco can I split because it only has • to advocate to the Waco ISD trustees allowed but must meet mirumum size should have read, "and," not "or." He 15,000 student population. It is not big the departure from existing policies requirements. The law says a breakaway contends that the wording of the law enough to qualify for a separate district. that produce and/or contribute to the district, "may be created with an area of means that only one of the two require "Assuming they can draw the academic underachievcment in the no less than nine square miles or fewer ments must be met. boundary' lines in the right place, they [\\ln WHB Wf^e^im^^^ ftfliaw ...wish to thank our co-sponsors: FOX o PRO-UNE TEXAS /^ for their participation in For Sisters Only Dallas Market Hall Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 1995 Admission $5 Children under 5 free raniar^/a?T?grfrrnffefypivF. c msmr. gS c gc^fcfer. ^^m Z2 r J can then go forth with creating a district." A councilman since 1990, Johnson What's Next .^' "% believes minorities don't yet have the Amid the talks and meet- : Difforont Sidos economic power to effect change, but do ings among WISD adminis Although most of the nunorily par possess political power which they must trators, Comn\issioner Gibson ents and community leaders in Waco use "to put more sensitive people in and other community leaders, believe the complaints about the Waco these seats." a task force has been formed ^ ISD are valid, not all support Project to address the issues. Exodus. Growing Concern Says Hazel Rowe, ^""r*,.;:-.: One in particular, Waco City "WISD cannot continue to do busi Director of Elementary Councilman Lawrence Johnson, ness as usual because of a situation that Operations for WISD, "We , -\ believes breaking away from the school warrants new focus and new direction, have set up a task force district would be doing exactly what the that situation being a majority/minority between the district personnel administration ^vants minorities to do, district," says Gamboa, the president of and the parents and feel posi "I believe their concerns are valid, the local LULAC chapter #273. tive about a the approach we but I am against minority students leav "I am concerned for this district and are taking to solve the prob ing the district," he says. "You will end I believe Commissioner Gibson is equal lems as they see them. up leaving all of the resources and the ly concemed. One of the issues that has "The task force has not money that the system has to educate been raised is where is everyone put together a plan of action your kids, instead of staying and doing going?" Gamboa says. yet, but we are looking at the right thing," he says.. "A lot of middle class minorities— ways that we can work "You don't say, 'you don't want us, those that can make a change—are leav together in school and the then we will leave.' That is ^vhat they ing WISD as well It is not just white community to educate all of want us to do. You have to understand flight." our kids." Commissioner Lester Gibson the mentality of some white people," he The possible creation of a new WISD's low test scores, the says. "Some work for segregation. They minority controlled district has also lack of adequate textbooks and the Gamboa, the president of the local want it. They want to force the black caused worry among Waco residents unusually high placement of minority LULAC chapter. kids out. "But once we are able to make and is the talk of the towa students into alternative classrooms Gamboa, who lives in Lorena, them do what is right, it will change. We An editorial in a September issue of suggests there is a real problem in Waco. twenty miles south of Waco, says he is will eventually achieve what ^ve want." the V^aco Tribune- Herald, the Waco dailTyo Commissioner Gibson and others. "very concemed about the district as a Johnson, whoso daughter is a high newspaper, suggests that the idea of a Project Exodus is the solution. parent, grandparent and community school seruor, says the school district separate, minority-controlled school "This district is not operating on the member. administration has "chosen to do a poor district "isn't likely to bring parties to highest level that it could. It lakes every "I have always considered Waco to job, but we need to make them do what the table. It's going to further divide. one to make a groat district. And you be my home, and my home is always is right." Two of his children have grad Waco needs that like it needs arsenic in can only do that with the participation the best home. But I don't see that here." uated from Waco 15D schools. the water." and inclusiveness of everyone," says -IMON'f- New Look. New Feel, New Attitode Your newly remodeled 7-Eleven has it all. 7-Eleven has remodeled stores in our community. They've made a commitment to serve us with the very hest and are reinvesting in our community in a special way John Henton, Come by and see the changes - our newly Comedian remodeled stores, our new feel in the community and our new attitude of lower prices. Come and enjoy a new shopping experience. -^:^;v^ Remodeling Stores In Our Community! © 1995 The Southland Corporation L Ml 1 have customer contact periodically receive cultural diversity training to ^!]r§t Mtes'siiate Mosjposiidls ensure that services arc offered with sensitivity and in a fair and non-dis- crirranatoty manner Publhhers Note: Last MoniA (September's Issue) Minority % times per year the Chairman and CEO -[MONl- MON published an Editorial questioning First hosts a meeting with all minority pro Interstate Bank of Texas, NA.'s un-wUlingness to pro Total Hires 866 fessional employees to foster an open vide requested bifo pertaining to their hiring practices. This in^rmation comes in response to last months edi Total Minority Hires 388 meaningful dialogue. torial, based on First Interstate Bank of Texas, N.A.'s 44.8% First Interstate also offers a mentor I99t Dallas together form report as of March 15,1995. ing program which provides career development assistance for professional Profile Total Mgmi.. Hires 17 employees with a special emphasis on Total Min, Mgmt. Hires 3 minority involvement. Through this First Interstate Bank of Texas, N.A., program, selected participants play a 17.67c headquartered in Houston, currently visible and meaningful role by selecting operates 115 full-service locations and completing a special project which Call RAY RICHARDSON statewide, including 14 in Dallas Total Prof. Hires 90 is implemented in partnership with a County, and is a subsidiary of First representative of the Bank's senior man 11611 LBJ FRWY. Total Min. Prof. Hires 20 Interstate Bancorp, First Interstate agement team. This special program Jupiter At LBJ FRWY. Bancorp is a banking company with over Garland, TX75041 18.7% was developed following a suggestion PHONE: (214)271-5855 1,100 domestic offices in 13 western from the minority employees group. states to serve individuals, small busi Board Representation nesses, large corporations and financial First Interstate employees who institutions. It provides quality financial During 1994, there were two new direc products and services marketed at the tors elected to the Board of First local level to nearly five million house Interstate Bank of Texas and both were hold in over 500 western communities. ethnic minorities. As of December 31, 1994, there were twelve directors serv The Chairman of First Interstate ing on the First Interstate Board with Bank of Texas is Linner R Deily Robert three (3) or 25% being ethnic minorities. A. Chereck, Executive Vice President, is the Bank's highest ranking officer in the Dallas market. First Interstate Bank of Minority.%,, Texas employs approximately 2,900 '94 Board Positions Filled 2 individuals in Texas. Are You Looldng For A Minority Elections 2 First Interstate Bank of Texas does between business as a single combined entity and 100% as such, does not segregate data and $3,900 - $39,000 reporting by geographic region unless specifically required by law. The data Call included in this report reflects the Other Initiatives statewide performance of First Interstate Tommy Hunter Bank of Texas in terms of minority pro Charitable Contributions curement, hiring and board elections. Questions or requests for additional First Interstate Bank of Texas maintains 795-4695 information may be directed in writing a charitable contributions program O FINANCING AVAILABLE <• to Mary Gibbs, Senior Vice President, through the First Interstate Foundation. First Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 3326 Through sponsorships and direct sup (MS#519), Houston, Texas 77253-3326. port, the First Interstate Foundation has ,^^w„ provided needed funds to many non- Procurement pnDfit organizations serving the minori I331K=IT6 ty community. Among the Dallas area MOTOROLA ""«cf First Interstate Bank of Texas established groups receiving support in 1994 were a Vendor Opportunity Program in mid- the Common Ground Economic 1993. The program includes active out Development Corp., Oak Cliff ^i PRICE INCLUDES: reach to identify eligible vendors and a Development Corp., Alternative reporting database. During calendar Community Development Services, and ' Free Activation year 1994, the first full year of transac the United Negro College Fund. • Free Unlimited Calls tion capture and reporting. First • Free Service for one month Interstate Bank recorded $2^30,853 Diversity Initiatives in transactions with minority owned businesses. In order to expand the cultural diversity and awareness of our employees, sever Hiring al programs are underway at First Interstate Bank. Separate caucuses of First Interstate Bank is an equal oppor LOCATIONS tunity employer and all employment minority employees, one involving North Dallas Northeast Dallas related decisions are made without Hispanic employees and one involving South Dallas 5620 LBJ Fr\vy 6230 Hwy. 67 6818 Greenville Ave. regard to any pnatectcd characteristics. African-American employees, meet reg ularly to assist with recruitment strate @ Montfort @ Red Bird So. of PiukLanc The data provided below represents the 620-0000 333-4131 373-0444 minority participation in the hiring gies and to advise the Chairman on process during 1994: minority issues. Additionally, three 7?5r^j;r5nwM^^^^ L ^S^MSK^^^n^MMEmE. jiiiMi. •'^(cvjiFi- n: ] her chef's kitchen and prepared els the world over, procuring entertain Monday, Tuesday or even Saturday for spaghetti, shrimp and rice, or any num ers to perform in various establish lunch unless you have made arrange ber of delectable dishes. ments. In Hong Kong, and other places, ments to do so. Dessert can be summed up as sim there are soul food restaurants: nice, Embassy Cafe is available for wed Emnilbassy ple and sweet. To top the meal off try the classy places. While here, in America, ding receptions, bridal/baby showers banana pudding, sweet potato pie, or most of "our" eateries are either fast and other private events. For a din ask your waitpcrson for a suggestion. food or out-of-date. ing/entertaining experience you won't Cafe Whatever you choose, your taste buds Soul Embassy Cafe presents an soon forget, visit the Soul Embassy Cafe. vrill not be disappointed. atmosphere of elegance and comfort. A For more information call (214) Dining: Urban Speaking of the wait-staff. Soul place to go for business, pleasure or 357-SOUL Embassy has acquired a group of cour family enjoyment. Now don't plan on a -[MON]- Comtemporary Style teous and professional individuals. Add by Sonia Jordan an occasional visit from Ms. Elder-Jones or her partner in success, Scdrick Jones, and you have an evening riddled with Ambiance? S^le? Qass and nouvelle ambiance. cuisine (healthy soul food) all together Toni Redd, Ronnie McBride, in one place? Believe it Soul Embassy Martha Burks, Don Diago, Fingerprints, Cafe, located at _^_^ Joe McBride 3S40 W. l„„ ^J[L/i^^i and G-Bop are Annual print and framing sale Northwest only a few of the Highway is such jazz artist that 15% off all prints and limited editions 25% off custom framing a place. entertain at the Embassy Cafe. 40% off gift bags Located near 40% off Native Son Limited Edition Prints the Embassy Come by at Suites Hotel, not lunch time very far from Monday Come join us for super savings. Bachman Lake, Friday, 11:00 Advertising must accompany purchase, sits an experience a.m. until 2:30 in dining that pm. Dinner you'll want to tell hours are from (offer good through October 15,1995) people about. 6-11 pm Dallas we have Wednesday 6955 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 arrived. Saturday. After (214) 369-4438 The atmos Delores Jones (right), 11:00 you can Monday - Saturday 10 - 6:30 p.m. phere is wonder welcomes satisfied customers. order from the ful and makes bar menu and just hang out. you want to come On Friday be prepared to network back again and again. The first thing one and enjoy the soulful sax played by Don may notice is the collection of African Diego at the Power Lunch. Then, come American art which adorns the walls back for an evening of casual fun as from the entrance to the VIP booth. The patrons are treated to the relaxing artist "in-residencc" is Johnice Parker, atmosphere of the Stone Soul Cafe, one but the talent does not stop there. Sami of Scdrick's ideas (Fridays and Benlil and the Maize Group also have ThisAd Saturdays). work displayed to please the discerning "A lot of people come in dressed artful eyes (and even those of us who casually and may feel like they aren't don't have that eye). Soon, the Ihould Move dressed right," says co-ovmer, Sedrick Treasured Legacy Art Gallery will open Jones. Ergo the Stone Soul Cafe, com with works of various artist displayed plete with deck, patio and restaurant on a rotating basis, providing merchan seating. A Lot Of People. dising opportunities for the Cafe's The Gospel Sunday Brunch features patrons. a buffet and the melodic, gospel sounds Lef s talk about the food and enter of Martha Burks. Sunday eveiung is tainment. business as usual with dinner and the The falrc is called "Nouvelle Soul likes of G-Bop or Toni Redd or...who But don't worry. No big pull But it's not for everyone. Cuisine." Translated, ifs "soul food knows? The mctroplex is abound with on your heart strings - or your with a 9{ys twist". 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The program will feature workshops, 273- 3997. beginning at 7:30 p.m., the Cathedral of For more information, call 881-5809. training, exhibits and an exciting luncheon ********** Hope will screen GENERATION Q, a 60- is planned. Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters President Nadine Strossen will debate the "Fun-tier" Days," a celebration of the minute documentary from an upcoming For more information, call 748-7212. For more information, call (817) 332- presents tow outstanding films by Ngozi October 3 issue of Affirmative Action on Thursday, public t.v. series: The Question of Equality. October 13 CASA. diverse cultures that make Texas a great Onwurah: And Still I Rise, and The Body The 20th Annual Career Conference hosted October 5 in the E.H. Hereford University The church is located at 5910 Cedar ********** state, on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to The American Planning Association pre Beautiful, on Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m. by Texas Southern University's College of Center Bluebonnet Ballroom, 301 W. Second 4 p.m. Springs Rd. in Dallas. This sneak preview sents the Student Project Award for design October 15 Continuing Education begins on Tuesday, The monthly First Friday Business Network explores the movement for lesbian and gay For more information, call Marilyn St. on the UTA campus in Arlington. The event is free but visitors must pay ing plans to develop Dallas' Civic Center The Equitable sponsored charitable World Oct. 3 and ends on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Mixer to benefit African American Women's civil rights. The thought-provoking four- Clark at (214) 658-1744 or 426-1683. The event is sponsored by EX-CEL a S5 entrance fee. The multi-cultural event District to Anjomani and his class at the Ride Around Dallas Bike Tour scheduled for Network will be held on Friday, October 6 part documentary series examines the hard The theme for this year's event is Campus Activities and co-sponsored by the offers awesome entertainment by Buffalo Arlington Marriott Hotel, noon Friday, Sunday, October 15, will start at LOOS Field from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Renaissance fought gains and heartbreaking losses in the Preparing for a Perfect Fit: "Rightsizing" in Business Constituency Council. Tickets are Soldiers, Native Americans, Vaqueros and October 13. in Addison at 7 a.m. Today's job Market. Registration is $70 for Center in Fort Worth. Donations are $3.00. struggle. October 21 $4 with a MAVEXPRESS card and $7 for the F-troop, as they tell their incredible historic For more information, call metro (817) Call, the hotline at (214) 934-7841. business and industry and $40 for non-prof general public. Guest speakers for the event are Fore more information, contact Valda The 18th Annual A. Maceo Smith stories. 273-3363. ********** it organizations. For more information, metro (817) 273- Dionne Bagsby, Commissioner-Precinct 1 Lewis at (214) 351-1901. Community Service Award Brunch will be and Marti VanRavenswaay, Commissioner- The park is located four miles south of ********** For more information, call Darcia 2963. ********** The week of October 15 through 21 has been held on Saturday, October 21, at 10 a.m. at Precinct 2, both in Tarrant County. 1-20 on F.M. 1382 on joe Pool Lake. For more The Emerging Woman Ministries and Williams 570-7404. »»**»»**** declared as "A Week Without Violence" in the Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce St. For more information, call (817) 923- information, call (214) 291-3900. The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Ministry in Movement have scheduled a the City of Dallas. ********** invites the public to attend its series on The award is presented annually to cit The 59th Annual NAACP Texas State 9305 or (817) 923-1605. two-day women's retreat for Friday, YWCA and The Family Place have Familiarization (FAM) Trips, What are They izens of Dallas who have volunteered Convention will convene at the Seven Oaks October 13 through the 15 entitled "In His teamed up to coordinate the event in Dallas. October 4 CATS (Creative Arts Theatre & School) final and Why Participate?" throughout the African-American commu Resort, 1400 Austin Highway in San presentation of The Secret Garden can be Presence." The program is expected to be the largest nity. The 8th Annual International Water Fitness Antonio on Thursday, Oct. 5 through the 7. The series takes place on Wednesday, October 7 seen on Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. The aim of the retreat is to empower and most widespread because it concludes For more information, call 565-9026 ext. and Aquatic Therapy Conference is sched For more information, call (512) 322- October 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber, 2838 The Center For Community Cooperation is The theatre is located at 1100 W. Randol women with spiritual insight and enlight- over 30 different community service agen 307. uled for Wednesday, October 4 through 7 at 9992. MLK Blvd. in Dallas. ment and to train them to release their total hosting a Neighborhood Fair on Saturday, Mill Road. Tickets prices are $5 for children cies which will broaden the effort and the ********** the Baylor Aquatics Center in Dallas. to register call 421-5200. femininity and the spirit of camaraderie message to all areas. The event, sponsored by The United October 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the and $6 for adults. Group discounts are avail ********** through love. For more information, call 443-7766. The National Black Business Trade States Water Fitness Association, aims to Wilson Historic District at 2900 Live Oak St. able for 10 or more. October 6 Sistirs Organized to Survive (SOS) will be For reservations and additional infor Association, Inc. is offering a series of work promote water exercise through seminars in Dallas. For further information call (817) 861- shops entitled Black Entrepreneurial One of Them Male Things, a new comedy meeting on October 11 at Stephanie's mation, call 337-6701. and hands-on water sessions. Workshops and displays to help CATS. Success Training, scheduled for October 21 by Scott Thun will open at Pegasus Theatre Collection, located at 6995 Greenville Nationally known professionals will strengthen neighborhoods will be featured October 16 in Dallas. on Friday, Oct. 6 and run through Avenue in Dallas. discuss the rehabilitation, conditioning and at the festive occasion. All families are wel Don't Believe the Hype presents Million November 18. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. This October 14 The workshop is designed to assist training therapies derived from water exer come to participate in this free event. October 8 Man March's Appreciation Journal on Black entrepreneurs with the tools to stay on month's topic of discussion is Knowing KDFW CHANNEL 4 and Kroger's Food cise. The outrageous comedy highlights Refreshments will be available for purchase. Monday, October 16. top of up to the minute changes in comput Sara Mac is having a Reminiscent Dinner When Life is too Much. Stores presents FOR SISTERS ONLY, on For more information, call (407 732- different aspects of what it means to be For more information, call 827-5630. Party at the old location of the Uptown Club Women and children are urged to sub er technology, successful marketing strate SOS is a four-year organization that Saturday, October 14 from noon to 8 p.m. mit their letters, poems, advertisements, 9908. a guy. The cast of four was directed by ********** (SUMO Steaks), 7402 Greenville on Sunday, gies and concepts. strives to promote growth through under and Sunday, October 15 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. photos and words of support and encour ********** October 8, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call (202) 371- W. Allen Simmons. On Saturday, October 7, Zero Tolerance For standing and open communication. Children under 5 admitted free. Tickets agement for inclusion in this historical pre for more information, call 368-7171. 1000. The 18th semi-annual Texas American For reservations call 821-6005. Violence—a community-based organization For more information, call 341-5371. are $5 per person. sentation. working to promote an anti-violence atti College of Sports Medicine lecture will be The direct marketing consumer event Mail submissions to Don't Believe the Tickets are available through Rainbow tude in citizens—will host its third annual held at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the features shopping, entertainment and semi Hype, MMM Appreciation Journal, P.O. Box Ticketmaster or by calling 787-1500. Resource Fair from noon until 5 p.m. at the Lone Star Auditorium, Activities Bldg. on October 9 October 12 nars targeted towards needs, issues, and 282, Dallas, 75221. October 28 Red Bird Mall, located at the Intersection of the UT Arlington campus. Pegasus Theatre is located at 3916 Main Franklin D. Roosevelt High School's 76 lifestyles of women of color. Stephanie's Collection hosts a reception for Hwy 67 and Camp Wisdom. Loretta Ford, the major ft tablishing Dr. Eric Poehlman, associate profit St. in Dallas. graduating class is planning its grand 20th the nurse practitioner's role in U.S. health Proceeds will benefit The Family Place, Artist Beatrice Lebreton on Saturday, Organizations participating in this October 28, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the of medicine and physiology, will discuss ********** year reunion on Monday, Oct. 9 from 7 p.m. care delivery presents the keynote address a Domestic Violence Outreach Program in October 17 Metabolic Control and Aging. event includes the Genesis Women's Shelter, to 8 p.m. at the MLK Center at the annual Kaiser Permanente Lecture in Dallas. gallery, located at 6955 Greenville Avenue in The second round of classes to assist in Mothers Against Teen Violence, The Dallas Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, For more information on the free lecture, Graduates or friends of known 76 Health Promotion on Thursday, October 12 For more information, call 556-8100 or Dallas. training employees in the printing industry Police Department's Gang and Family Inc. (JBAAL) presents the gospel musical call Barry McKeown at metro (817) 273-3127. graduates are asked to call Brenda Curl at in the Rosebud Theatre in the E.H. Hereford metro (214) 445-5525. Ms. Lebreton's art celebrates color, pat are being offered at Brookhaven College Violence Units, victims Outreach, Dallas ********** lay "My Grandmother Prayed for Me" on terns, evokes moods, feelings and conveys 352-8319. University Center, 301 W. Second St. ?uesday, October 17 through 22. beginning Friday, October 6, through the Can! and Physicians for Social The lecture is being sponsored by the her emotional responses to subjects. Continuing Education department. Responsibility. The Dallas Division African American Task Nightly performances can be seen at 8 October 5 UT Arlington School of Nursing and will Force for the American Heart Association For more information, call (214) 369-4438. Each class is presented three hours a p.m. Matinee showings are at 3 p.m. on For more information, call 739-1050. begin at 4:30 p.m. will host the Texas affiliate's first annual Imprimis Staffing Solutions presents the last day, one day a week for five weeks. October 10 Saturday and Sunday. ********** For more information, call (214) 387- Saving Our Lives: Black Women Fighting Heart luncheon lecture of the 1995 Series, on Interested persons should contact the The University of Texas at Arlington pre The play is a testament of a God-fear ATTENTION: Thursday, Oct. 5, from noon until 1:30 p.m. The University of Texas at Arlington will 3917 or metro 817-273-2776. Disease Luncheon and Conference on ing, praying grandmother trying to raise her college at (214) 620-4715 or the Texas sents its annual AIDS seminar on Tuesday, ****** **** Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 If you're interested in placing your at the Sheraton Park Central Hotel in Dallas. Craphic Arts Educational Foundation at honor 11 graduates and one former faculty Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the teenage grandsons and redeem her crack Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. member at its ^5 Distinguished Alumni Quad C Theatre at Collin county communi p.m. addict daughter. event in our August Calendar, send it (214) 630-8277. E.H. Hereford University Center, 301 W. Dr. Tanya Raggio, M.D. , M.P.H. is the The guest speaker will be Wilma »»*»****** Gala Centennial Celebration, on Saturday, Second St. ty College presents Stand Up Tragedy, a JBAAL is located 650 S. Griffin. For to us by mail or fax no later than Oct. 7, beginning with a reception at 5:30 keynote speaker. ticket information call (214) 658-7147. Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the The seminar entitled, Until Thn gang-tofiised drama of an inner-city high Saturday, October 21, 1995 Cherokee Nation. She will lecture on A Casa Manana Children's Playhouse opens p.m. and followed by the ceremony and a school. The goal is to educate black women on its 34th season with the classic tale of Jack Cure: Impacting HIV/AIDS Outcomes with Minority Opportunity News Woman's Perspective on Grassroots dinner in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the The critically praised play explodes the risk factors and methods of prevention and the Beanstalk on Friday October 6 Early Intervention, will feature nationally Community Building. University Center Rosebud Theatre. into vibrant music and dance one moment of cardiovascular diseases. October 20 2730 Stemmons Frwy through the 7 and again on the 13 and 14. known nurse and AIDS activist Karyl For reservations call 746-6769. For ticket information, call the Alumni and into painful anger and frustration the For more information, call 748-7212. 1202 Tower West All Friday performances begins at 7:30 Thorn, who pioneered programs for HIV UTA will observe Texas' sesquicentennial Association at (metro) 817-273-2594. next. **»****»»» Dallas, TX 75207 ********** p.m. and Saturday performances are at 2 patifnts. with a two-day symposium, 'The Challenge FerfonMnCM dates are October 12-14 (214) 905-0949 Fax U.S. Attorney General Edwin MMM and p.m. Tickets are $6.25 and may be purchased ********** For more information, call metro (817) A Saving Our Lives: Black Women Fighting of Statehood: A Sesquicentennial and 19-21 at 8 p.m. Matinee showings avail former American Civil Liberties Union at any TicketMaster outlets. Cedar Hill State Park present 273- 2776. Heart Disease symposium is scheduled for Symposium," on Friday and Saturday, "We're the one to call on in Texas." Southwestern Bell Telephone is proud to serve our customers in Texas. We can also provide solutions to your communications needs. That's because our services make it easier to stay in touch throughout your busy day. At work ... or at home. So no matter what you need, there's only one call you need to make. We're the one to call on in Texas. @ Southwestern Bell Telephone Minority Opportunity News page 24 - October 1995 Minority Opportunity News October 1995 liiiiiiiiiailLyiWV^it He (Toronto Blue Jays), in 1992. October Mosiaeinits to MesneinnLlber * * * October 7 -Ntozake Shange, famous playwright,** October 26 Autumn Awaits -Playwright/poet** Imamu Amri bom in 1948. -Mahalia Jackson, "Queen of the Gospel By Sarah N. BRUCE Baraka (Leroi Jones), bom in 1934. * * * Song,"** bom in 1911. * * * Cultural Editor * 9ft )f( October 19 October 8 -Paul Robeson stars in Othello at New October 27 Octobers -Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, famed York Gt/s Shubcrt Theater in 1943.** -Ruby Dee, television and broadway -Nat "King" Cole becomes the first civil rights activist andl9&4 and 1988 * * * actress,** bom in 1924. Presidential candidate,** tx>minl941, * * * Black performer to ever host his own October 21 * * • television program, in 1956. -Dizzy Gillespie, "bebop" jazz tmm- October 30 -WERD, the first Black operated radio October 12 peter** bom in 1917. station, begins broadcasting in 1949, in -First Black mayor, Richard Arrington, -Comedian, social satirist** R.C "Dick" * * * elected in Birmingham, Alabama in Atlanta, Georgia. Gregory, bom in 1932. October 22 1979. * ^ * * * * -Bobby Scales, political activist and * * * October 4 October 14 chairman of the Black Panther Party,** October 31 -First Black daily newspaper begins bom in 1936. -Martin Luther King, Jr., at age 35, -Famous Broadway actress, singer** publication. The New Orleans Tribune, becomes the youngest man to win the * * * in 1894. Nobel Peace Prize, in 1964,** Ethel "Stormy Weather" Waters, bom in 1896. -Palti LaBellc, famous songstress and * * *" October 23 performer, bom in 1944.. -'Tele" Edson Arantes Do Nascinwnto, * * * October 17 world famous soccer player, bom in **Special Thanks to Black History -Mae C. Jcmison, first Black female 1940. . Interactive Software - Calendar Course Octobers astronaut to orbit the earth in space, -Jackie Robinson signs with the -Coach Eddie Robinson became the for the ** submissions. bom in 1956. . Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945.** For more info on the software: "winningest coach in college football * * + * * * history" in 1985 as' the Grambling Harry Anderson Interactive Software University Tigers added the 325th victo October 18 October 25 18719 Rembrandt, Dallas, TX 75287 ry to their record. -Chuck Berry, entertainer, musician, -Cito Gaston,** first African Anwrican 214/307-8456. * * * rock & roll hall of famer, bom in 1926. . manager of a World Series champion -[MON]- get about you. The year 1996 will also be the birth date of Rundu's latest creation. Heat Wa^e Expected In Dallas Women...Rundu Style. Unfortunately, they will not be on sale at the expo. there, to get up close and personal with went. They've wooed women all over For more information regarding the Ladies await ^^For the "Men" at their booth. They will the country, and performed a hot, siz men and women's calendars, or touring Sisters Only'' autograph their 1996 calendars for you, zling r\umber on the Arscnio Hall Show information, call (404) 591-5046. and you can take a picture with the in 1994 to rave reviews. -[MONl- weekend "Mystique Man" of your choice. The men will perform Saturday Atlanta-based photographer Rundu night at a local club to be announced. by Sheila Tarpley Staggers created the Mptique Men Creator and photographer - ...Rundu Style calendar while complet Stop by the Mystique Mcn....Rundu Rundu Staggers Style booth at the For Sisters Only Expo Just wait till you feel the heat of ing undergraduate studies (with hon ^1 Mystique Men...Rundu Style! Ladies, ors) at the University of Texas at Dallas. Saturday, October 14th for more details. ^c Mystique Men...Rundu Style calendar "I was standing in the checkout line By the way guys, Rundu did not for men who tantalized us at the For Sisters at a bookstore in Dallas, and noticed Only expo last year, will once again that there were no black male calendars make a stop in Dallas during their 1995 that depicted the African American national tour. male in a sensual light," said Rundu. "God is Good!!!" was the comment What started out as a simple idea in made by a customer after viewing the 1989 has blossomed into a calendar that infamous "butt shot" in the 1995 calen Rundu Style International Inc. now dis dar which, by the way, won the Gold tributes worldwide. No, the men fea tured in Rundu's calendar are not pro medal awatd, the Calendar Marketing fessional models. Rundu has pho Association's top calendar award in its tographed men with professions that category, txating out such calendars as range from accounting to teaching to the Chippendale's. diesel mechanics. According to Hot off the presses for the For Rundu, "A lot of the 'Men' arc referrals Sisters Only Expo in Atlanta, GA., in from friends." They have been featured August, ihe 1996 Mystique Men...Rundu on national television shows such as Styte calendar is not a disappointment. Oprah, BETs Screen Scene and Joan During the expo in Atlanta, I had an Rivers, and recently taped the Rolanda opportunity to visit with the "Men," show. In 1995, after acquiring a sponsor and let me tell you ladies, they're as for their national tour, the calendar's charnung as they are sexy. name was changed to Mystique Temperatures will rise at this year's Mcn.,„.Rundu Style. Tor Sisters Onl/' during their sntak By sheer happenstance, Rundu dis Group Shot: Some of the 1996 Mystique Men....Rundu Style preview performance Saturday and covered her "Men" had more than just models from left to right: Chaz Ward, JodyUicker, (kneeling), Jacob Sunday, October 14th and 15th. You will rugged good looks; they were also Underwood, A. Domlneck, Robert Hutchison, Jerry Link, Stan Ziegler, also have a chance, if you can beat mo incrcdible dancers. So, on the road they Terrell Mason, Garry Guerrler m /KTr.Tvri-f^v;gfenoPii^ffl^.jycng;?, .. i^r^xm ^ c c»gfa^. rpH^ IHJKMM> 99 66 99 ph S> Area rappers pen eralizations and at the same time reach are gone be changing Using conversations, I'll my people know, our community. And if you think what I'm sayings not real the minority is really the nmjority, here let rap song for Currently Tekneck and Pikahsso are You got to stop it, look in your pocket and me show working on their E.P. (Extended Play). get a twenty dollar bill facts to sequeb instead ofblastin peoples Million Man March Their first single is enHtled "Phicldtrip," All right put it up to a light do you see that we could be rebels, forget these devils cause an up-lempo song that literally takes the micro strip I'm asking peoples "Everybody's got a little dysfunctional listener on a field trip around the South, know you see what I'm saying its not a trip Recognize game up in your face in them." Words to live by. Words that Dysphunkshunal has done an intro for they held us back black but xve can win this the popular Texas based rap group, K104's Skip Murphy and the Morning Chorus: race Dysphunkshunal docs live by. Team as well as an intro for Boss, Cocoa Vie Million Man March; its time to set Peep game Dysphunkshunal consist of 2 rappers. Butter, C Dog and Nippy Jones, so you our people free -[MONI- The first is James Shepherd, aka can hear their sounds everyday. The duo The Million Man March; black people in "Tckneek," who moved to the is presently working to get signed to a unity BUSL\ESS Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex from major record label so they can get their The Million Man March; we gotta rise CARDS* Killeen, Texas. The second is Shahid music out to everyone. up and don't be no fool No* thjl I hjvf WftJf AthnUin, 1h«n&i for ptrWmf up J ind virwint ihc «h uchn ttuim. Itnujrv 1^>96 KFII Akbar, aka 'Tikahsso," also a native On October 16 thin Washington we're nud ttw bf»;inil>n|i tjl my vtoni WK n»t DiWtt Itrj jnd HiihihrhrlpatM.Orh.. my buunnt tut mn tiitnil. KK* irowih. I tnaenrrmi ihji jH tuunni^L linw mi Texan who was bom and raised in gonna get our 40 acres and mule VTuIl id>Tfinc Hid jdv^iv coruiw*^ And i PUMKLMHMI tuch an U O.N. H «•< nifUmt mKkufn Dallas. You II br hrainf; 1 In nrn aboui Out pUn !• tr tnHKrl Mti-M, >- Not for one minute, doubt clout to get up in DJIUVI^I. VrnMi MMmpIn m the upconiin« mortl* B H Tekncek and Pikahsso have bcer\ To ^n* you i \ By Dorothy Gentry of sacrifice." "This is where Octl6 has the possi beholden to others, but to the black The March has taken on "a religious bility of its greatest success. By giving us community." While the exdlcment and anticipation of tone," Shaw says, one past social, politi as black folk a moment to reflect." After black organizations and the Oct. 16 cal and economic tones, which makes it "While in Dallas last month. politicians are freed, then "we need to Million Man March on Washington con difficult for black people "because we Minister Farrakhan challenged the more see what else is for sale," he said. tinues, a significant and important part haven't been attuned to this type of boy- than 2,500 black men, women and chil "Since American is for sale, we need to of the day seems to have been dren in the audience at Carver buy it up. lost - the economic boycott. Heights to, "imagine what "We are not poor when it comes to Black men and women who : American would look like that money, if we learn how to use that are unable to attend the March T ; day if all of us stayed home. money. We are poor in spirit. Now is in Washington on Monday f Imagine D/FW International your time. Don't blow it," Farrakhan Oct.l6 are being asked by | .-,- -O Airport with no brother to tote said. "God is calling you." Nation of Islam Leader Minister I ,1 that barge and lift that bale, -[MONI- Louis Farrakhan, organizer of ::,^^''/rw white folks shuffling with their the march, to stay home from (/ '• bags," he said. work and pray, fast and not pur "Imagine what Monday night For air, bus, private car or train chase a single item. -:.• \ i • football would look like with "We have called for a day of just the white players," he said. travel information, coll: atonement where we can say we "Imagine developing an eco are sorry for what we have done i-j; nomic development fund where to ourselves and for what we ten million men gave SIO a 900-287-5976 have beconw under the influ month. If all of us do it, we ence of our enemies/' Minister cott (not purchasing anything). would have $100 million in a year. And Ext# 138 Farrakhan said during a rally in Dallas, 'TMot that it isn't worthy; we just if we did that, one of our first acts is to Sept. 27 at Carver Heights Baptist aren't used to that. This is the only prob free up black organizations that fight for ($155 per minute) Church to gamer support for the March. lem. This is not something that you can us," he said, specifically mentioning the NAACP. "li you can't make it to Washington, just do and it will be successful. We will Proceeds go to slay home that day. It is a day of sacri have to do it for 100 years (and get used "Then we would put S20 million in fice, it is a Holy day/' he said. "We want to it) before it is successful," he says. a political action committee and finance the March's expenses. An^rica to sec what America looks like . Black Americans who go to work our black politicians so they won't be without us. If they don't see us in the and go shopping on that day can do so malls, in the liquor stores for one day, and still be in support of the Million that would be something." Man March, Shaw says, adding that not Minister Farrakhan estimated that if everyone is able to make those types of all of Black America stayed home from sacrifices. work and did not spend any money on "We are on the lower economic lad How to get a business loan Oct. 16, "on that one day we could take der in the workplace - last hired, first over $1 billion out of the American fired - and we don't have that kind of without economy and someone would get a leeway with our employers," he says. message. What is the message? "We don't have days to just take off. red tape or runaround "If you want us in your society, That doesn't mean we don't support it things can't ever go back to the way and don't understand it. Our days are they were. After a million black men when the kids get sick and we need to show up in Washington, there will never take them to the doctor or when rela again be business as usual." tives die." But can an economic boycott really Minister Farrakhan is asking Black work? Can the black people of America, America "to do sonrtclhing we arc not of Dallas, stay home and not spend any used to doing. This presents a religious money anywhere for just one day. conflict that is not there in the Jewish See us for SBA loans. Maybe, but it's not going to be easy culture when they celebrate Yom Kippur," Shaw explainJs. \Xbnl tocxpaiijor ii.-fiiiaiKTyi>iir lni';i[ic';^^?('-tni?;iiki :in SUA lii;in It can IK IIK- says Dallas political analyst and consul ideal ^^'ayloliiiante: tant Rufus Shaw. He continues, "There is a tremen • Owner-occujiicd real estate "{support the March, but what they dous need for what he is about to do • Equipincm are doing is giving it a serious religious and I fully support it. But we don't need • \Xbi king capital tone. They are equating it with Yom one million black men to show up there (ifl pnim[H da.isiiiiis and ixr-U'iinl ?:civicc at Alir.nins txillrc Hank, voiir Iitcnl Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement," for it to be successful. iiulcixriidcni hiiik. Ixl us help jTir build vtnir Inisincss. Shaw says. "If 100,000 show up and nurch on "That Holy day is very serious to Washington that is success enough them (Jews), they don't eat anything, because it has never been done before." ABRAMS Li! CENTRE i. they don't go shopping and buy any Politically, Shaw says Oct.l6 is very f rJAIIONAlUANK r thing. Minister Farrakhan is trying to significant because it gives Black emulate that day on Oct. 16 and that is a America, especially black men, an Main Bark Til Cilies BiaiTch bit of a reach in terms of being success opportunity to "sit back and reflect on 9330 LBJ Freeway 119W0villand Oaflas. TX 75243 9200 Glenn Helyhla. TX 75115 ful, because black people our role and responsibility as black peo (2I4)23S9?92 1=J (2") 230 0310 are primarily Protestant and are not ple, especially black men, and how acclimated to that type of day, that type should we go about doing things. mfi^rm^m^^»tmfK',i^m^f.- - mf?(^ ^ - ^^m-Jtrr. f!?m llWii self as a busboy at a basically "while ANGELA only" country club. He stated that this was the only way he could gain admit WASHINGTON- tance. He shares his account of that SOFT TOUCH FAMILY DENTISTRY BLAIR. PH.D. experience, including learning that the 'CA RING TREA TMENTINA CA LMING ENVIRONMENT LA- staff's houang was called the "monkey COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN A ADVLTS house" by whites (due to the first work COSMETIC DENTtSTR Y • BONDING ers there being black). He also includes CFOli'NSA BRIDGES Memlbeir ©f DENTURES * REPAIRS • RELINES essays on interracial dating, affirmative TEETH WHITENING CLEANINGS * CUM TREATMENTS action, the black middle class, roles of NITROUS OXIDE AVAILABLE TSae Chih: blacks in corporate America, black lead NEW PATIENTS AND EMERGENCIES WELCOME ership, blacks on the college campus, INSURANCE A CCEPTED A ND FILED FOR YOU the search for ethnic beauty, his nose job, CONVENIENT HOURS B and his experience in both the rich and AFFORDABLE PAYMENT POLICY AfAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED poor parts of Harlem. DONNA D. BAINES. D.D.S. off Liffe iB a liicse are but a few of subjects 3.133 WEST CAMP WISDOM ROAD, SUITE 122 Graham tackles in this book. Especially (ACROSS FROM REDBIRD MALt) amusing is the chapter on the black 1^ acially man's guide to dining in New York city. (214)709-1979 Ten restaurants are rated on such things CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY as the "stare factor," "seating location," and "mistaken identity factor" (getting mistaken for a waiter, valet attendant, hat check person, etc.). This book begins with an explana Improve your living space. Member of the Club by Lawrence Otis tion of how Graham found that "as a Graham (HarperCoUins, 1995, ISBN 0-06-black professional in America, it is 018351-9, $25.00). sometimes so difficult to find true, acceptance in either the black or the Lawrcncc Otis Graham, a highly visible white communities and provocative essayist, has com that I often feel like piled a volume of his an outsider to both; controversial alienation seems to and thought-pro be the price of liv TEXAS voking essays. ing with a foot in Graham, a each world." CENTRAL This indexed Harvard-educated book is an excel BANKH. attorney and col lent vehicle for lege professor, has (214)691-8600 stimulating dis- appeared on several \ cussions either Call or visit us today for information talk shows, and has \ in a reading had some of his essays ] on affordable Home Improvement Loans. , .\ club, in a class published in such dis- ^i::'^^,->-.V'^^'-"-—A3!W ) 8144 Walnut Hill Une, L-B 94 Dallas, Tx. 75231-4316 i of multicul tinguishcd periodicals V-^^;]^-»\ tural educa Member FDIC f£f Equal Housing Lender as The New York Times V'^J?'^'''^^ tion, or any and Essence magazine. other group He has also published that grap ten other books. ples with Graham's current racial "We Specialize In Making You A GitestAt Your Next Party" book gives us a stark issues. reminder of issues that Readers many of us have wrestled of all col with as black Americans. He ors will be enlight [i^e^"j IK](E)aairs writes not from the perspec ened and challenged, agreeing STARTING MAY 1ST tive of the poor and down with Graham on some things, disagree- trodden, but from another per- taSh Sunday: Closed except for special holidays HESTAURAffT & CATERING spective^ side that is also a part of the ' *"S on others. Maybe some myths about Monday: Closed 'l>lack experience." Graham writes from ^^*^ ^^^* ^ debunked. Myths such as Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.nj.-3 p.m. the perspective of a well-heeled, well- the monolithic black person. Graham educated tJUPPlE (remember that shovys us in his well-researched book that the black "experience" is varied. We REGULAR DINNER HOURS •J\y- word? It denotes a "black urban profes Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 6 - 9 p.m. sional"). arc varied. His hope is that "black pro fessionals . . . need not be trapped Callior reservations He is young and upwardly mobile. f - between worlds that are cither black or He is from an upper middle class, prep- between worlds mat are ciiner oiacK or Dial B'A'GUEST school background. He is sometimes white. As more of us learn to openly dis- /' angiy. He is a black man trying to find *^ss the ways in which we exclude (224-8378) his place in America. He is searching for J^cmbers of our community, and as we "racial understanding " ^^^ *° candidly address our own bias- /' ^•-^^v. / Cassondra G. Armstrong Many of you may remember ^' ^^ <^n learn to live with both feet Owner & Chef Graham as the man who disguised him- "^"^Y planted in a worid that is whole." \^J' -[MONl- C miuxsM9,i'.-[^t^ix*m AFTER YEARS OF WAITI NG TABLES, IT WAS LAVERNE HICKS' TURN TO WINNING NUMBERS: 13 17 19 22 39 44 SAY, "CHECK, PLEASE." ONE DAY, LAVERNE HICKS WAS BRINGING THE DAILY SPECIAL TO THE REGULARS AT HER HOMETOWN DINER. THE NEXT DAY, SHE WAS PICKING UP THE CHECK - A $7.7 MILLION CHECK FROM LOTTO TEXAS. THESE DAYS, LAVERNE HAS HUNG UP HER APRON SO SHE CAN JUST CONCENTRATE ON BEING ONE OF OVER 150 MILLIONAIRES AND STILL COUNTING. FIRST THING SHE DID: TRIED TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO KEEP HER WINNING TICKET PRIZE: $7.7 MILLION «)1995Te)jasLDt!ery IMMT ] people. In order for that to happen our thinking must begin to change. Since we s • \ V i Ron Shaw are in Him we must think like Him. imited Christian Center Jesus always remembercd that the pur pose of His nunistry was to meet the needs of others. Tlie miracle of the /IS Time You loaves and fishes teaches us that no mat ter what the challenge, wc must meet it It's a with the Power of God, no matter what Stepped into our personal financial condition is., In so Miirsicle doing our needs gel met "The Ligfit" Hence, Jesus was one who ate with PT2 the five thousand. He was one who drank of the good wine at the wedding With Pastor Ron Shaw feast. The miracle of the water being St John 2:11 changed into wine also teaches us that In our discussion of "miracles" there is nothing is too small when it comes to 320-5744 an important fact wc must never forget. meeting the needs of people. This was 2834 N. BuckiiTal Pcavy RoaJ not a lifc-thrcatcning issue. If there was The church must provide miracles Dallas, TX no morc wine, no one would have died litcli SuiKlay l^cli Tuesday H L THOniON FFWr. (l-30i instead of always desiring miracles for 10:15 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.ni. or been doomed to hell. Yet Jesus used I <»oi»™ri'.^n.L*a herself. We are to be the light of the the Power of God to meet the demand. Worship Bible Seminar world, providing direction instead of needing direction. . Finally, it happened in Cana. This was Jesus' inaugural miracle. 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Box 152321 BANK & TRUST Christ in droves, but wc would auto m Ariinglon. Texos 76015 219 E. Camp Wisdom Rd. 305 N. Cedar Ridge matically get our need met. Dallas 283-5000 Duncanville 780-1113 I am an advocate of the church owning banks, residential communities, 1200 Main 8500 Highway 66 business complexes, shopping centers Garland 494-2265 MEMBER FDIC Rowlett 475-4500 and anything that touches the lives of c iriiiiiCTnf.,^^^vp^i.mft./ffPm?^ - PCT^ a/i c aajVifeir, J'Ej'gr L liiiK'.r.iiinifc WLsmdowL T® Eeleetic Get those PROFITS Qm by Tai Jones the workmanship of local artists. •^Moving! Business Editor Already, the store has a repeat business rate of 90%, with those of us who find Contact MON's Advertising 214-606-7351 One glance at the Eighth Street shop and we cannot control ourselves coming it was obvious that every piece in the back for more. newly opened Random to Eclectic would Random to send those of us who love to find those Eckclic is conve unique little goodies into sheer delight. niently located at The entire sidewalk was aligned with a 408 West Eighth bounty of antique pieces and treasures Street; the store is priced so reasonably that one might ask, open Monday "... are you sure I'm paying you enough and Tuesday by A\ !>::*, t^i(0~)(U'!i^.Cc n\>iCC-.A\ li^.i)\W- /^laim for thisr appointment Quietly nestled within the Bishop only; Wednesday I'i W\ IT iKcTsxv 1) [iJ W.aVi Arts district. Random to Eclectic, owned - Friday, 11:00 \}&\l< 4\ lt/A\liyjX< and operated by African American busi a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; nesswoman Tjaunia Jones, is a kind-of Saturday, 11:00 recycling boutique that houses every a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; IT ((S> ll jl ^v 17 ll !>::<:lT(d: ) V.plU^ thing from glassware to antiques at and Sunday, affordable prices. In addition, the store 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 has an art gallery which features works p,m. by local artists. Ms. Jones has devised a For more way for her clients to display their tal information ents and make ownership of items of about the store or value attainable. Jones is committed to to display work by local artists, making the purchase of items an event It's a simple iLsirc. To be that involves the family, as well as an please call investment that will hold its value for Tjaunua Jones at years to come. (214)943-5289. heard. That's why whfn you ntt'd "Unfortunately, I was just like -[MONl- everyone else ... I purchased black lac t quered furniture," Jones says, "and j - a small business or.SDA lann, when I was ready to gel rid of it, I didn't Checkout i make any profit on it because it didn't .1 MON's hold its value." r - ^ j you want somfonc to hear you. Jones is so certain that her pieces, . r/.V ONE EAR}'">- i with proper care and maintenance, will legal V hold their value that she offers a buy- AnJ respond. At First Interstate back program as part of her satisfaction Advisor 1 - contract to clients. Random to Eclectic is just as unique h . Dank we've made it a priority as its name. The store has a rcnt-to-own Elimheth Davis program; clients can invest in quality antiques instead of paying for furniture on page 36 of ours to do both (or you. that will not hold its value. The store hosts open consignment for antiques, of this issue. augmented by an open gallery to feature i So wliy not call us u I'irst h' Interstate Dank? We'll listen. •^a^ i We'll learn. We'll rts|x>nj. AnJ we'll ^tt started. Just as S(M>n as we hear Itum you. YOU ^ Q Antique Crystal colloctlon Is Dmong tho many unique things available at Random to Eclectic, /:r/Va^/'^fi^fn^-^' •: AW vm J- •• 'J "igwj"a'" ^U^firjMi^^ ^?J*rV3-^:UI'^Hr OC^V^^ itiaVC^ I^SMiSiS' ] Housing Corporation; Maple Avenue Tjaunua Jones gallery which features works by local Economic Development; Vccinas Unidas; 'Random to Eclectic" artists. Store owner Tjaunua Jones has Tal £. Jones 408 West Eighth Street and Dallas County Community Action. Dallas, TX devised a way for her clients to display Business Editor ai4) 943-5289 their talents and make ownership of Senator Roi/ce West items of value attainable. As unique as State Senate of Texas, District 23 its name, the store has a rent-to-own Dallas. TX Dr. Rcbert BingJ)irector aw 467-0123 . "Random to Eclectic/' is an African program so clients can invest in UTA CriTTiirvil Justice Department ^ American owned recycling boutique antiques instead of paying for furni P.O.Boxl9U7 ture. For more information, please call Arlinslon, TX 76019 that houses everything from glass (817)273-2761 ware to antiques at affordable prices. Tjaunua Jones at (214)943-5289. Senator Royco West and college interns In additionally, the store has an art -IMON]- have joined forces to create a positive impact within the State of Texas With the national spotlight focused on .Recently, Senator West recognized 126 mWW'l y'MiRuclolph Brothers, Jr. the ramifications of such trials as O.J. ^t^WftSlw students from District 23 who commit ' ''^-•••''• Attorney and Counselor Simpson and the Menedcz brothers, ted their talents to the late Dr. Emmett criminal justice issues remain at the fore ;:t,ri !|!|!^^ at Law J. Conrad Leadership Program front of public discussion .The recent .Currently in its third year, the program Ml'" establishment of the UTA Criminology was named after Dr. Conrad, the late and Criminal Justice Program as an Dallas physician, educational advocate Former Assistant independent academic unit will greatly and first African-American School D.A. • Dallas County enhance the study of such issues. 'mmi Board member, and was designed to Dinx:tor Robert Bing spearheaded the work with fifty-five State agencies and move to independent status .Previously corporate sponsors within Dallas and part of the Department of Political Austin to secure paid employment for ^'smuim^^mmm Science, School of Urban and Public young persons. Affairs and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the program has (214)631-3371 moved into newly renovated office Effie Booker, Senior Vice President First Interstate Bank space and now functions autonomously. RO. Box 3326 Bing also plans to use the program's IIou5ton,TX77253 2730 Stemmons Frwy, Criminal Justice Research & Training (713)224-6611 Tower West #1104 Center to launch community initiatives .^. Dallas, TX 75207 and grant proposals. For morr informa tion, please call (817) 273-3318. First Interstate Bank of Texas, N.A. has announced the promotion of former Not certified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization Bemzrd C. PanvU Community Affairs Officer Effie Booker ^ First Interstate Bank to the position of Senior Vice President, P.O. Box 3326 effective immediately. Ms. Booker's IIouslon,TX77253 responsibilities will sdll entail the devel oping and monitoring of First Interstate's strategic • programs First Interstate Bank of Texas has statewide to meet the needs of the com announced Bernard C. Pamell as its vice munity as prescribed by the president for Community Relations, Community Reinvestment Act .In addi Lending .Pamell, who previously man tion, she will manage the bank's CRA aged the Financial Services unit for the compliance functions. Houston Small Business Development Corporation, will be responsible for expanding First Interstate's relationship with nonprofit organizations, churches and small businesses .Pamell is a gradu ate of the University of Southern California where he earned a degree in Ace D. je^erson Isaiah C. Nelson Business Administration. Guaranty Federal Bank Dallas, TX Ed I larris, Presiden t aw 871 - 39^9 Texas Federation of Housing Counselors, Inc. Due to an increased activity rale in P.O. Box 271152 affordable housing, Ace D. Jefferson and Dallas.TX 75227 Isaiah G. Nelson have been appointed as aW288S3U When your business needs financing, call the bank that can help Loan Specialists for Guaranty Federal's you the fastest. Southwest Bank is independently owned, so we Texas Federation of Housing Counsebre, Neighborhood Lending Group .Through Inc. has received a contract with the the bank's Affordable Neighborhood quickly respond. Plus, we're a Certified SBA Lender, which Mortgage program, Jefferson and Center for Housing Resources to provide means faster loan processing for you and your company. Call a full comprehensive training program Nelson have originating home loans for on the materials available to set up a first-time buyers throughout Texas David Green, our no-red-tape SBA loan expert, at (817) 292-4820. home ownership couscling program £d -Since 1989, Jefferson has served as an Harris, president of the TFHC, com administrator in Guaranty's Corporate mended the level of effort from the entire Tax department JsJelson is a 1995 gradu staff and its training participants Some ate of Southern Methodist University SOUTHWEST BANK and a former special team's captain of 1^ Brancfies in Saginaw, MansfieU. Dalbs and Fort Wortfi. of those participants were ACORN HUVnFDK SMU Mustang football program. Southwest BdMit is a minorHy tender [ Mfg£t-m.Tnav/ n^irx-m Q i-ERt?- 'M o iSp^^^^^^^TR! Youth Prevention VisionQuest prepares mind, body for the youths resources that range anti-violence/drug Program prepares from drug/alcohol treatment to counsel messages. They tell troubled youths ing. other youths that vio This program differs from the lence does not solve for life VisionQuest program in that the youths problems. By Wette R. Blair remain in the home while they partici Participants in pate in the program. Spann says that a VisionQuest have led such exemplary, As situations in society become increas follow-up of the youths are done within reformed lifestyles that ingly more pejorative, agencies and ninety days after they complete the pro the Washington Post, in organizations look for viable ways to gram. its January 20, 1991 expedite an alternative means for juve While the program has a 70 percent issue, said, "...the juve niles who are facing incarceration. And success rate, Spann says that many of the nile care agency uses the with juvenile crime skyrocketing and youths who become repeat offenders, Actor Lou Gossett Jr. and "Buffalo Soldier" Buffalo Soldiers of yes permeating the very thread of our daily often do so based on their home envi teryear as role models lives, there is one such organization that ronments. "In many instances, ifs no for some of the toughest kids from has as its goal working with youths to their fault," says Spann, adding that America's inner cities. keep them from becoming incarcerated. sometimes the parents haven't set In order to participate in the Buffalo VisionQuest is an organization that boundaries. Spann says that Home Quest also Soldiers program, youths are selected Get those PROFITS operates a series of specialized programs through a nomination process by their designed to help youthful multiple works with the children in helping them integrate back into school, adding that program director. Some twenty to forty offenders develop a sense of responsibil youths participate in the program, ity toward themselves and others. the follow-up process is a very integral -^Moving! part of the youths' treatment. which varies from thirty days to three As a deterrent to entering the crimi months. nal justice system, youth offenders are While both programs are open to Contact MON's Advertising males and females from all races, the VisionQuest offers and encourages sent by the courts to participate in the family participation in all of their pro program. The program, funded through youths primarily served are African American males. grams. For more information on the pro the courts, is at no cost to the youth. gram, contact the local office at 1331 The program's mission is to prepare One aspect of the VisionQuest pro 214-606-7351 gram is the Buffalo Soldiers Unit. This River Bend Dr., (214) 631-3993. these youths to re-enter their homes and -[MON1- neighborhoods as law-abiding and pro program allows youths to leam, in a ductive members of their communities. nontraditional way, about the historic VisionQuest helps courts and agencies Black 10th Calvary Units of the U.S. evaluate and place youths in appropriate Army. treatment programs, based on the num This idea was incorporated into the ber and severity of their offenses. program as a means of utilizing cultural According to VisionQuest data, ly appropriate approaches to meeting IJ€ PRODUCTS.. since the inception of the program 22 the youths needs. They leam about the years ago, the number of urban (primar strength and commitment of Blacl CREATED WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND VITAMINS TO: ily African American) and minority diers. • Relieve Dryness in Hair and Scalp. According to data provided by youths has been steadily increasing to • Promote Healthy, Thick Hair. well over half of the 1200 youths cur VisionQuest, "...experience with the rently being served by the program. VisionQuest Buffalo Soldiers has • Add Luster and Moisture to Hair. revealed that these young people, leven • Moisturize Dry and Ashy Skin. With programs located in Dallas, with) their experience in the subculture • Give Body and Shine to Hair. Arizona, California, Idaho, Illinois, of drugs, gangs, and crime, have not lost Missouri, New jersey, Pennsylvania, the ability to respond with enthusiasm Delaware and Utah, VisionQuesf s fund to an honorable challenge." ing sources include more than 70 placing The modem day Buffalo Soldiers agencies, primarily county and state recreate the tradition of the original governments. Buffalo Soldiers through quests which Youth participate in impact camps, include horseback riding trips, precision wagon trains, group homes, and at- drill work, studying the accomplish home treatments, and are provided with ments of ethnic minority groups and fully accredited individualized educa individuals, and performances at com tional learning programs from qualified munity functions and schools. staff. The youths, through the program, Home Quest, a division of the at- have demonstrated their discipline in home treatment program, offers home- many instances, including serving as based services. The program is designed honor guards for General Colin L. for youths who need a more structural Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a keynote address PROFESSIONAL COSMETICS, INC. family unit. In this program, according GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75051 to program director, Rick Spann, parents at the 20th Annual Congressional Black IJ€ are required to participate in weekly Caucus Legislative Weekend in counseling sessions. Washington, D.C Available at your local Beauty Supply Stores Minyard Food Store, Sack 'n Save and Carnival Home Quest works with other They also perform before thousands STOP by our booth at "For Sisters Only agencies in securing resources of school children each year, sharing Minority Opportunity News page 34 - October 1995 TUPiN^ ^Tt*-.-^,^ IHUVOMB^ . CoBversatioms .•;i RANDOM TO ECLECTIC •^SMEiiIlloTiiRConiPfln? The Recycling Shop <7MLtnin»nAvtDoe * DaBas,Tft2i 75204 Gallery • Antiques • House\v'ar«s By Veronica W. Morgan - of worship, poetry,and meditation, as Rcnt-To-Oxvn well as a collection of prayers from fic .! Consignmenls W^tconic • David Pillengcr jolted down several tion writers such as Richard Wright and 902-6000 Rob & T^ IRI^ I notes as Dr. James Mr. Washington lec Alice Walker. Also Included arc unpub RobymHlda tured on his book Conversatwns tuith lished prayers by scholars such as [ You can buy a car!!! \ God: Tux) Centuries of Prayer by African W.E.B. Dubois and inspiring prayers by I Get a Car Loan Todaytl Americans. Bishop C.H. Mason, James Weldon ' / acercome other car deaUrt turn downtl Johnson, Countee Cullun and Howard Wed,-Fri. llam-2pm Pitlcnger, a retired Presbyterian I G004], Bad, No Credit, OKI Sat. llam-5pm minister who served as an interim pas Thurman, a favorite of Dr. Washington. I . I can help! Sun. Noon-4pm tor in the small town of Pine Bluff, The lecture took place last month at I yUlit^VSfii^i^'ptUt^ • 902-6000 (214) 943-5289 Arkansas, wanted to be there (at the lec the Museum of African Anterican Life I Briniiiillatad,aAdmdiitt500Mtauia:^y NAME: TEAM POWER RANGERS Garland YMCA T-Ball Pre-klndergarten League BAFJICEOPJE Phiurod: Front Rovf: Justin Brown, Jarrctt Ben, Corey Azore, Dylan Whatever it taJies. Bank One, Texas. NA Urruhart, Casey Johns Member FDIC Back How: Coach Robert Ben, i2r Joshua Brown, Cody Fields, Justin wmj>^ lijw* © 1994 BANC ONE COnPORATION Lo.i"S sub|eci ro cedil appfoval Helmbergers, Carter Paret, Levi Reed, Coach Bobby Paret. [ t.Mtvtgm^,ghnffl-,iV.nifc..1;teiv^ o iisi^ ^ o (g^qtaVpr, .^>gagr 'lU from sustaining damages that may occur against the property itself. We estin\ate hazard insurance for our home to total $3250 per month. At this point we can calculate our entire PITI house payment. See below: Loams (Principal Interest, (P)rincipal & (Dnterest = $47635 Taxes, Insurance) (T)axes $112.00 That Are Somewhere along the road, while trying to buy a home, I'm sure that you've (I)nsurance $58,96 heard the term PITT, which simply refers to a house or mortgage payment involv ing principal, interest, taxes and insur ^mSljMonth ance. Those of you who may not be familiar with the term may appreciate the overview concerning PITI in this col When borrowers first take out their umn. nwrtgage loan, they're required to pre When a homcbuyer borrovs^ nv)ney pay several months of insurance premi in order to purchase a home, the lender ums and taxes in advance (prepaids), charges the borrower interest on top of which go into an escrow account FHA (The last thing you might expect from a bank.) the principal amount of the amount bor requires that an escrow account be rowed. So, the "P" in the term PITI rep established and that the taxes, ii\surance We have loans with lower up-front costs, affordable resent the principal portion of the loan; on the property, principal and interest, monthly payments and flexible credit guidelines. . the "I" represents the interest portion of and any other fees or assessments that We have loans that make sense for your car, for your the same loan. can affect the title to the property \>Q col home, for your life. Stop by and see for yourself. Lef s go into a bank and apply for a lected nnonlhly. As a borrower you have loan based on the example home below. the right to shop around for the best With only a small amount set aside for a annual rates pertaining to the hazard downpayment, closing costs and prc- portion of the house payment tiMJ"i"*U-fcT f2lUn««PDK. paids, we decide that, for all practical Simply put, the higher the annual purposes, applying for a FHA (Federal premium, the higher the house pay Housing Authorily)-insured loan would ment. Most insurance agents prefer to t>e our best route. The home we're inter offer borrowers full home warranty cov ested is selling for $65/)00, located in erages which not only covers the ON THE ROAD OF LIFE Dallas, and appears to be fairly priced. dwelling itself, but contents and other THERE ARE PASSENGERS Presently, our house payment only coverages that you may not prefer right reflects the principal and interest on the now. All thafs required from the AND THERE ARE DRIVERS! $63,500 loan. Now, Icfs look at the lender's point of view is that the bor 'T'from the term PITI. It represents the rower provide a F & E (Fire & Extended portion of our house payment involving Coverages) policy. F&E policies arc less Drivers wanted,'^ the property taxes, which basically expensive, but could prove to be inade includes county, city, and school taxes. quate if the borrower owns valuable Estimated taxes on our properly total personal property. right around $112 per month; that will More valuable real estate informa he added the P&I portion of our house tion next month! payment, bringing our monthly pay ment to $588.95. • Please address all comments to Real Eslale Status Quo, 397 Dai-Rich, Ste.U9, Richardson, Texas This brings us to the last letter of the 75080: (214) 702-015; Fax: QW 934 -2706. term PITI, the other "1", which repre -IMONl- sents insurance. This portion of our house payment is divided into two parts: mortgage and hazard insurance. On a FHA insured loan, a premium is paid to FHA for the mortgage insurance Get those PROFITS that they take out to protect the private Special Value Pricing Now On 1995 Models lender against any default by the bor Also Special Lease Value On 1996 Models. rower. (The FHA itself docs not loan money; it insures loans made by private -^Moving! If You Are Looking For A Great Car Value, lenders to borrowers. These private You Gotta Come To lenders must adhere to governmental Contact MON's Advertising guidelines in order to get the insured protection from FHA.) We estimate METRO VolkswAqeN, DNC^ mortgage insurance on our property to total $26.46. 214-606-7351 2035 W. Airport Freeway • Irving, 7X The second part of insurance, called hazard insurance, protects the lender 214-659-9099 Contract Instructors needed Cheng relies on her years of training nicating with their partner and main Through the program, individuals, in her native national sport, considerable taining a positive self image. He utilizes groups or busineses owned by minori Unity tournament experience, and strong will international competition guidelines to ties or women may become contract-fee to succeed .She teaches children ages teach the basic patterns of each dance. instructors at one or more of the city's Through nine to 14 that, through table tennis, they "Dancing offers social and emo recreation centers. The type of class, the can acquire good habits of exercise, con tional fulfillment, it makes fantasies number of classes, and the duration of centration, determination, positive reality, it provides an escape," he says. the classes at each recreation center will Recreation thinking, and respect for opponents. "Recreation centers offer a great deal of vary, based on the needs of the local "In table tennis, as in life, there are enjoyment for the young and old, and community. Contract-Fee instruc winners and there are losers," she says, this way students don't have to pay an Prospective instructors submit a tors represent diver "and players have to respect that. In exhorbitant amount of money to learn written proposal detailing their educa competition, you do your best, you to dance." tional goals and, with Park and sity, energy, vitality never give up, and you form your own Recreation staff, develop program THE CONTRACT-FEE PROGRAM schedules and teaching objectives. They Donna Cheng came to Texas from philosophy of life." then are assigned to recreation centers Taiwan in 1984 to study computer sci As contract-fee instructors, Cheng, where their expertise fulfills the center's ence at North Texas State University. Park and Recreation de la Vega, and many others serve as needs and earn a profit according to the She brought with her not only a masters concessionaries in offering classes CONTRACT-FEE PROG. R2 number of classes rendered and stu degree in public administration, but also which otherwise would not be available dents served. an exciting cultural tradition and a pas Ben de la Vega grew up with a flair for to the public at a nominal cost. They are sion for table tennis. dancing in San Antonio, Tex., and took partners in the Department of Park and Applications for the 1995-19% fiscal year may be obtained and returned at Table tennis has been a lifetime skill his first dance lessons at a young age Recreation's mission to enhance the any City of Dallas Recreation Center. for Cheng: She soon became socially when a neighbor paid for them. He was city's quality of life by providing For more information, applicants may active in her new country through table the 1975 Latin Champion for indepen leisure, cultural, and educational ser call the Department of Park and tennis, met her husband at a tourna dent dance studios at the U.S. Ballroom vices while preserving and promoting Recreation/East Region at 670-8847; ment, and today is a contract-fee instruc Championships, and today is a contract- its natural resources. West Region at 670-1923. tor in table tennis at the City of Dallas fee instructor in ballroom dancing at The contract-fee instructor pro Park and Recreation Department's Walnut Hill and Samuell Grand gram, which exists to enhance services "The contract-fee program pro Campbell-Green Recreation Center. Recreation Centers. in all areas of the city, offers a large vides the city an opportunity to expand the types of activities available at our Currently, Cheng is the fifth-ranked After years of experience as a quantity, quality, and variety of topics. recreation centers," says Yvonne U.S. table tennis player in the women teacher and chorus dancer in Las Vegas Classes range from sewing, cooking, Washington, Assistant Director of Park over forty category, and she is one of the for acts like Charo, Ann-Margret and ceramics, cheerleading, babysitting, and Recreation for the West Region. 175 contract-fee instructors who teach at Tom Jones, he instills in his students the modeling, painting and photography to 29 City of Dallas recreation centers. principles of leading, following, commu various forms of dance and self-defense. Continued on page 40 Window of Opportunity Educating our youth about environmental issues is an opportunity TU Electric has responded to energetically. Through TU Electrics In Concert With The Environment program, our children are learning to create harmony between energy use and the environment. And they'll be prepared to make a world of difference in the future. But that's not a Programs such as McGruff Truck' and Louie the Lightning Bug also add to the education our children are receiving in school. Enlightening these young minds to the possibilities of a brighter Vl| f|f/T/ Prs~fQirs" future is one more way TU Electric is responding to your needs. Building A Better Electric Company. Minority Opportunity News October 1995 Continued from page 39 "Instructors serve as partners with department staff in creating a positive, stimulating leisure environment for the citizens." "This is a cooperative effort Ixjtween the City, the centers, and the people," says Marsha Guckenheimcr, a 15-year contract-fee instructor in the Jackie Sorensen Aerobics Program. "The instructors extend services Ix^ond what the staff can offer, and the students feel it's a quality program for a small monetary investment, a high value for their dollar." As an instructor in aerobics, Guckenheimcr teaches her students to develop the ability to take in air, deliv ering oxygen to all parts of the body by means of frequent motion and exertion. The goal is to condition the cardiovascu lar system by adapting the rate of exer cise to an individual's heart rate. "Our students thoroughly enjoy it, and the benefit is that classes are conve Openan EasySaverIRA and get niently located in their neighborhood. The program draws from community resources, bringing together diverse FREE movie passes*. You can start skills and cultures. 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PLFASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: your rights may bc affected by If the Settlement Fund is exhausted before all Gass Members have The Class has been certified, at this time, as a voluntary or "opt the proceedings in the lawsuit known as Cox el at. v. Shell Oil Com received the relief lo which they are entitled under the Settlement, out" class under Rule 23 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil pany, D/B/A Shell Chemical Company, and Hoeclisl Celanese Cor- the Defendants may (a) provide additional funds for the continuation Procedure. This means that you may exclude ymirselT("opt out") poralion. Civil Action No. JS.S44, pending before the Hon. Michael of the Settlement or (b) provide no additional funds, in which case from the class if you wish. If you opt out, you will not be entitled to Maloan in the Chancery Court for Obion County, at Union City, Ten Settlement Class Members who would still be entitled to reliefunde r share in the benefits of any settlement, you will tvA be bound by any nessee nhe Courts. This notice is given pursuant to Rule 23 of the the Settlement may pursue their unpaid claims against the judgment oflhc Court in this lawsuit, and you may pursue your own Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure and the order of the Court Defendants. claims against the Defendants at your own expense. The Court has set an opt out deadline of October 20,1995, by whldi all written TIIE CLASS ACTION exclusion requests must be postmarked. To be considered tirrwly, such exclusion requests must be personally signed, and mailed by The Court's determination on the final approval of the proposed this deadline to the P.O. box listed at the end of this notice. To obtiun The plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and all perrons similarly Settlement will be binding on all Class Members (except ftn- those situated, brought the class action lawsuit alleging that, among other an Exclusion Request Form, please call the toll-free number or write who timely and properly opt out). In exchange for the Settlement to the address set forth below. things. Shell Oil Company and Hoechsl Celanese Company benefits. Class Members will release and dismiss all settled claims ("Defendants"} supplied raw materials used by other entities in the which were or could have been brought against Defendants in manufacture of polybuiylcnc plumbing. Plaintiffs funher allege that polybutylcne plumbing is defective, in that it leaks.The lawsuit seeks relief including replacement of the plumbing system and repair and property damage costs. The Defendants deny liability and further connection with the above-captioned maitcr. and will assign certain deny that any plaintiff or class member is entitled to damages or any claims lo Defendants. This release,dismissal , and assignment will other relief. On July 31.1995. the Courl granted [Keliminary af^roval bar any further action by or on behalf of the Class Members as to the to a proposed Settlement of the lawsuit. settled and assigned claims. The Settlement Agreement describes settled and assigned claims in detail. MEMBERS OFTIIE CLASS IDENTIFYING POUYBUTYUENE PIPE TIIE SETTLEMENT APPROVALPROCEDURE • POLYilUTVLeNCPtPeCPa PtPE'->ISANON-RICID, You may be a part of this Qass if you: (I) own real property or AND CLASS ME.MBERS' RIGHTS ' SOMETIMES CURVED, USUALLY GRAY {OR structures in the United States in which there was installed between POSSIBLYSILVCROR BLACK) PLASTIC PIPE USeO : January 1,1978andJuly 31,1995, polybutylcne plumbing wiihacetal The Court will hold a forma! Fairness Hearing on November 8.1995, IN DRINKING WATERSUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEMS, insert or metal insert finings or a polybutylcne yard service line; at 9:(X) a.m., in the Courtroom of Judge Michael Maloan. Chancery • WHEN USED IN THE UNDCRGROUNO SERVICE (2) own or previously owned such real property or structures and Court, at the Court House in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee. FROM THE WATER COMPANV, PB PIPE IS BLUE, have already incurred any cost or expense, by reason of leakage from, At the Fairness Hearing, the Court will.consider whether Ihc GRAY OR BLACK. or from failure, repair, or removal of, all or any portion of such Settlement shcxild be finally approved as fair, adequate, and reasonable • PB PIPE IS NOT USED FOR DRAINS. WASTE OR polybutylcne plumbing or yard service line which was installed and in the best interests of the Class as a whole. You may attend this : VENT PIPING.; between January I, 1978 and July 31, 1995; or (3) will own such hearing if you wish, but you arc not required lo do so in order lo real property or strticiurcs during the term of cntillcment to relief participate in the Settlement The Court reserves the right, at the • PB PIPE IS NOT PVC OR CPVC WHICH IS A RIGID under the Settlement Agreement. Fairness Hearing, without further notice to the Class, to approve WHITE OR OFF-WHITE PLASTIC PIPE. changes 10 the Settlement Agreement, as long as such changes do not The Class dcfiniiion excludes: (1) All persons who, in accordance change the Agmxmcnt's essential terms and are agreeable to the IDENTIFYING ACETAL INSERT OR w iih the terms of the Sctllemcni Agreement, execute a timely request settling parties, METAL INSERT FITTINGS for exclusion fiom the Settlement Class; and other? as defined in the • FITTINGS ARE USED TO JOIN PIECES OF PIPE. Notice of Settlement; (2) the Defendants; the Released Manufacturers; Ifyou desire to remain a member of the Class, you do not need to ' INSERT FITTINGS ARE FITTINGS WHERE A the parent and subsidiary, affiliate and controlled entity of any of do anything at this time. Ifyou choose to remain in the CIas.s, your them; and Oie ofTiccts and directors of each of them; and (3) all parties PORTION OF THE FITTtNG IS INSERTED INTO THE rights in this liiigLiiion will be represented by the Class Representatives ;-. PIPE AND CLAMPED WITH A METAL (ALUMINUM to Ceno Cioe. el al. K Shell Oil Company, el al.. Case So. 662214, and ClasJ Counsel, and you will not be personally responsible for OR COPPER) CRIMP RING. and Robert L Wiltioms. et al. v. Shell Oil Company, et al. Case No. the allonwys' fees or Utigation expenses of counsel for the Class. 658403, and related combined actions (Cases Nos. 640245.654709. These fees will be paid by Defendants in addition to the funds they • METAL INSERT FITTINGS ARE MADE OF COPPER 656787, 661372.665521 and 665527) in the Superior Court of the have committed to the Settlement Fund. You will receive the benefits on BRASS. Stale of Ciilifomia in and for the County of San Diego, and all of any trial or settlement in favor of the Class, and you will be bound - ACETAL INSERT FITTINGS ARC MADE OF A HARD members of llic certified classes in such lawsuits. byalljudgmcntsaJTecting the Qass. Plaintiffs'Class Counsel include, GRAY {SOMETIMES WHITE) PLASTIC. THEY ARC among others: Bruce Conlcy. Esq., and Damon Campbell, Esq. (of NOT BLACK. The Sctllemem docs not settle or release any claims for bodily injury, Conlcy. Campbell. Moss & Smith. Union City, TN); Don Barren, • INSERT FITTINGS ARE NOT GRABBER. FLAIR OR wrongful death, or associated emotional distress and mental anguish. Esq. (of Barrett Law Rrm, Lexington. MS); Michael D. Hausfcld, COMPRESSION FITTINGS WHICH OFTEN USE A Esq. (of Cohen. Milstein. Hausfeld & Toll. Washington. DC); PLASTIC OR METAL NUT TO SECURE THE SEAL. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT Robert L. Lieff. Esq. (of Liefl", Cabrascr. Hcimann &. Bernstein, San Francisco. CA); Michael A. Caddell, Esq, (of CaddcII & Conwell. The Seulcmcnt provides a program for Eligible Claimants to receive P-CT Houston, TX); and David H. Weinslein, Esq. (of Wcinstcin polybutylcne plumbing and yard service line replacements,paymen t Kitchenoff Scarlato & Goldman Ltd., Philadelphia, PA). of repair cosis and/or damage to tangible property caused by leaks. The proposed Settlement requires the Defendants to commit S850 million to a Settlement Fund. Up 'o ^'5 million of the Settlement fund will be allocated lo pay for pa-'^' ^^penscs incurred as a direct For additional information on the lawsuit, the proposed Settlement, the Settlement approval result of a qualified leak in polybulylenc plumbing. If you make such a claim but the S75 million is inadetjuate to pay fully all such process, and the claims procedure: past expenses, you will have the right either lo receive ay^ro rata CALL 1-800-876-4698, portion of the $75 million or to exclude yourself from this portion of ihc Scttlcmeni. although you will still be governed by the or Sclllcmeni for all other purposes, including claims for replacement WRITE: In re: Cox v. SHPII. for your polybutylcne plumbing. The balance of the Seulcmcnt Fund P. 0. Box 175, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440-0175. will be allocated (o pay for replacement of polybutylcne plumbing and payments of future expenses and damage to tangible pre>pcrty You may also write to the same P.O. Box to comment on, object lo. or request exclusion from the proposed Settlement or Class. related lo leaks to which Class Members may be entitled under the DO NOTCALLTIIE CLERK OFTIIE COURT FOR INFORMATION REGARDING TIIE LITIGATION ORTIIE PRO- Setllcment and for administrative expenses. POSED SETTLEMENT. The pleadings and other records in this litigation, including the Settlement Agreement, may be examined and copied during regular office hours at the Office of the Chancery Court Clerk of Obion County, Tennessee, at Union City, Tennessee, or requested in writing lo ihc address listed above. UYOROf^ROHTHbCOUkT CMANChKV COURT OV OBION COUNTY DATE: Au^uu 2*. IWS ^T UNIOS CITY. TliNNESSlX - MOIAEL MALOAN aiANCEIXOR lM»rfyto Pozvell an ideal can hoping for a better today and future. But "buzz" words for the highly decorated deliver that motivation.. You do not Black folks in general need to get Powell- He lives these words as a part understand what I am talking about didate in the next involved with addressing the disap of his lifestyle. It is not his Purple Heart, here. Let me know when you find sig Presidential election pointments. rank in the military, officer training, or nificant gains for the African American What, then, should we be looking other professional training that makes community in any area. When you do, I for today? We need someone in Powell the man ho is. Powell has the will gladly ask my editor to retract my By Dr. Christine Johnson Washington with a strong voice speak manner and the demeanor of a natural ing in support of the principles that leader. It was not a second tour of statements. Colin Powell may not be the man who make a democratic society for all of its Vietnam, the fact that he was the top of Doesn't it make sense that Colin put the stars and stripes on the United citizens. Not just the privileged few. For his class in officer training, or that he Powell would emerge as a strong con Stales Flag, but I bet ff he didn't, he over thirty years, this country and its risked his life saving the lives of others tender for the President of The United knows where the blue prints arc. That is politicians have been engaged in free- in Vietnam that make military or people States? A rose is a rose is a rose. So is a why, if I were engineering the next floating dialogue about progress for in general go out of their way to greet leader. The African American communi Presidential campaign—Democrat, African Americans. While some him. Perhaps it should be the reason. ty should not come up short with mak Republican, Independent, I'd want progress has been made it is still bla But it isn't. The reason that Powell ing the right call. Isn't it time that our Colin Powell on my ticket. He's been in tantly evident that the masses of African enjoys this appeal from people all over a lot of places and done many things conununities slop inventing leaders and Americans are still reading about the America and the world is because he choose this opportunity to cross the with grace and dignity. dream or watching it fade away on their represents and lives our image of a gen street when the light is green-not red. The strain of selecting a President rented or installment owned TV. sets. uine hero—most of our recent heroes and Cabinet has never been more visible We all know very little permanent eco don't walk their talk. Even our current Finally, Colin Powell was not than what we are now experiencing in nomic growth has sustained itself in the President and Cabinet members have anointed a leader, he arrived at his sta Washington, D.C. One has only to listen African American community. baggage that did not get dumped prop tion through plain old fashioned intel to our representatives in Washington Duty, Honor and Country...Nalural erly before they nude it to the White lect, hard work, faith and perseverance. and watch the circus each time the Leader House. Every day we discover new bags Colin Powell does not preach family President attempts to realize that we We also know that talk is very being opened and new indiscretions values, duty and honor. He is true to his need someone in the While Housse who cheap and pervasive and in many being released. values and teaches them through his has some credibility with the people. In instances restricts behavior. Colin African Americans Need Strong behavior. Colin Powell is ready to do spite of increasing scrutiny of political Powell has talked and walked with Collective Voice duly as President of the United States. candidates. I think Colin Powell is the everyone. He understands the needs of All this scrutiny and reviewingha s He has been a good soldier. He has done man for the problems at hand. the people because he has been there. made a number of voters unca^ about Politics: Yesterday, Today and It is very natural for this powerful casting their votes for anybody in what few before him have been able to Beyond war hero to talk with the troops. He did upcoming elections. I reconuncnd Colin do—demonstrate outstanding courage Many ordinary citizens like you not learn this behavior in officers train Powell for President in the next election. and devotion to his country during a and me are reexamining their recent ing schooly he learned it from his fanuly. I make this recomirw^ndation to make time in this country's histry when it choices for representation in, govern He learned at an early age that stooping another point as well—African wCuld have been easy for him to take ment. Politics, yesterday, today and to greet other people never prevented American communities need to put a another path. beyond tell us that we can and should him from standing erect again. Maybe in strong collective voice behind a TTiis article aus reprinted with the permission of the expect more from our representatives, I alot of ways, if helped this Purple Heart President than can motivate and mobi East Texas Ebony Joumal, where it originaHy understand that it is a fine line between man walk even taller. lize a reluctant and disillusioned popu ajfpeared.-Ed. redressing past disappointments and E>uty, honor and country are not lation of black folks. Colin Powell can -[MONI- J.E. PENNicK 8t ASSOCIATES ^mniHiMiHHiip ihk ...,i..; .^K-'.''i''')^f-^r ••KfOf .:v ••(•-= ':ii--if\\n\]QUi.' 'V^.V-'J' ^ti^WlH it 'Never Explain-Yoiir Friends Do Not Need It, Texas Life » J.E. Pennick & Assoc. 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Position: TRAINING SPECIAUST Department: Training/Human Resources Comerica is committed to extending career opportunities to the Salary Range: S2,945 to $4,171 Closing Date: 10-20-95 residents of the communities we serve. We operate a 24-hour job Will plan/implement a variety of general and departmentally specialized courses, classes or hotline, which lists all full-time and part-time positions currently seminars, including instructing, preparing, scheduling and.all administrative responsibilities. available. Please call (214) 969-6177 for a listing of positions in the V/ill devefof/conduct follow-up programs to classes or seminars given, determine appropri ate training methods or techniques which will most etfecllvely establish objectives, including Dallas area. development of audio-visual presentations, as well as developing feedback mechanisms. Will maintain records of training and other statistical data for tialning evaluation, and prepares We reward our employees with a competitive compensation and applicable records and reports. V/ill forecast and prepare preliminary budget for training func benefits package and promote an alcohol and dnjg-free work tions. V/ill also rwew. recommend and evaluate the service of outside consultants. Knowl environment. Comerica Bank-Texas is an equal opportunity employer edge of adult education principles and practices. Ability to plan, implement, follow up and evaluate training courses. Hgh level oral and written communication skills; basic computer and does not, discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of skills including V/indows-based software, i.e., MSWord, Powerpoint, ACCESS. Bachelor^s age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran Degree in Human Resource Development, Educafionai Communication Technology, Sec status. ondary Education, Training and Development, or a related field with course work in the areas Member FDIC of training and development, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and implementing training programs, preferably in a public sector environment. AN AFRRMATIVE ACTIOM'EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ^ ^ Employment Opportunities Call our 24-Hour ra^RALBAI\: Call our job line for career opporuinities (214)360-2750 M visit is off it wiltta^ to recognize %e THsitijigS^'une Association ofTei^as us a growing force in ^ Rome ReaftH care, HOME HEALTH Family Nurse Practitioner IlomecareRN Coordinator INVITATION TO BID Seeking FNP interested in the unique challenge of using Hospital-based position lo facilitate referred patients to primary care skills in community clinic settings, provid The Housing Authority of the City ol Dallas (DHAHs accepting Invitations to Bid for a two VNA homecare scrvias. Exciting opportunity lo serve as ing care lo children and adults. Exciting opportunity lo liaison between patients, families, physicians, social work- year contract for the SALE OF JACKETS, MASTERSUITS AND CAPS. develop programs in VNA's alternative settings. Spanish- era and VNA programs. Previous homecare experience and speaking skills desirable. excellent communication skills required, BSN prererred. Bids Vifill be accepted until 10:00 am. Friday, October 6,1995 at 2075 West Commerce, Pbysicat Therapists and Occupational Therapists Building #200, Dallas, Texas 75208, at which lime and place all bids will be opened and Geriatric Clinical Nunc Specialist/Nurse Practitioner Seeking full time, part lime and per visit PTs and OTs ta publicly read aloud. Extensive, complex geriatric population served by Ihc VNA evaluate, assess and develop a plan of care for Therapy offers a rewarding practice for a nurse specialist Excel needs to patients in a community setting. Current Texas Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, 2075 lent opportunity to provide clinical consultation, star and license required, experience preferred. Positions available patient education, and to facilitate implementation of criti in Dallas, Midland, Odessa, BrowDWOod, Kiufmao West Commerce, Building #100, Dallas,Texas 75208, orby calling (214) 672-0225. cal paths. County and Collin County. DHA RESERVESTHE RIGHTTO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist InfusioD RNi - Full Time, Pan Time, Weekend and After Seeking enthusiastic individual with knowledge and skills Hours positions available. The Housing Authority of the City of DaUas, Texas in chemotherapy administration and pain management to Primary Homecare RNs - Full Time support oncolo^ practice in home care and hospice. Di LVNs • Full Time and PRN (pediatric background helpful) will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, verse opportunity lo provide consultation lo statTand de lloracHealthAidcj-FullTime.PartTimcandPRN • velop oncology program. llabililatioaAttcndaati-PRN national origin, religion, sex, handicap, Field RNJ - Full Time and Per Visit familial status or age. Intake RN-Part Time . Pediatric RN - PRN and Per Visit Above positions require Texas Board of Surse Examin ers approval as an Advanced Practice Surse. MSN Pre ferred. Collin CountyOmce: (214)562-0140 KaurmanCountyOmcc: (214)287-5322 TarrantCounlyOmce; (817)6544494 / he VNA of Texas oflers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including a pension plan with employer •w^contributions for salaried AND per visit employees. To leam more, please call (800) 442-4490 in Texas, or (214) DALLAS EQUAL KOUSt?^ 689-0002 outside ofTexas, or mail your resume wiih salary histoiy to: The Vbitiug Nunc Association ofTeiai, Houtlng Authority oppoanmrrY 1440 \V. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75247-4?29. Principals only, please. EOE The Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texas will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 1995 Annual national origin, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or age. MinorityfWomen-Owned ^ (S> ^ and Disadvantaged DALLAS EQUAL HOUSt^ HouftlnQ Authority OPPORTUNrTY Business Enterprise Receive information an(i develop contacts with the Dallas Housing Authority. Workshop Attend FREE Vendor Procurement and Construction Workshops. Guest Speakers Coffee and Danish Thursday, October 19,1995 Terry Meza Free Admission - Free Parking Senior Cenificaiion Specialist 9:00 a.m. - Noon Please RSVP no later than October 13,1995 North Central Texas Regional Center for Community Certification Agency Cooperation 2900 Live Oak Street Contact: Mary Ann Posada Dallas, Texas 75204 DHA's Purchasing Assistant at: Owner (214) 821-0911 International Business Su-ategies (214) 672-0226 fifm^s^ Activist Wliateuer it takes'. LOOKIIMG FOR CA::2cr:z, TEXAS tiA MANPOWER* LEADERS. supports 20 entry level positions for per Join the nation's leading envirorv sons w/ 1-2 yrs. machine op, &/ menta! lobby. Fight toxic polluters c7?c?.Tu::iTV and protect our water resources. or manuf. cxp., HS Diploma or Strong comnnunications skills. r:zvjs G.E.D. Able to pass Drug screen $16K-$20K plus benefits. EOE. For Job Information & Bkgmd chcclc. 12 hr. Rotating Metro [817] 572-5445. Call Job Line at shifts. Apply in person 10/2, 10/3 (214) 290-3688 or 10/4 between 9 AM-3 PM. Bank of America Bldg. 2000 E.Lamar #400 Arlington ^ j-*t--. ., •--—nt rj '0 -II 277-7522 i Y'^ -•'3 * * T-*- *<- . • - ;••• ' V *„ U-U "»"-'' .J J r:r.f . .Manpower/USA -JJ, •'- Apartment! Barbors r-.'oney Printing n 31 ; ReeveSf J€sue F.- DETERMINE YOUR OWN [ (214)374-9341 DESTINY,'!,'!! AT PRY ENTERPRISES P. O. BOX 792 YOUR Polk Village I DESOmO, TEXAS 75115-0792 Barber Shop SERVICE! -^'^ • Ql.AlilYS£R\ICt! .: 1153 W. Camp Wisdom . " Vnn:vii Di^-oi;sTs! (^curitSecurityy SSyste: m ': Dallas. Texas 75232 , • 7 OMsAWiiK! I-.JH: 4 SrMJ S2 FOR t iiALOG TO: THERE IS iJO LL\irrTO THE $$S5J$ YOU UM Innovjlions/iUlfu-? Sludios Inouranco CAN MA KE Wmi t.ES UROWN AND P.O. Box 5371 • Afi: ]lun,TX:600S-5371 (^Two Bedroom^ CT.ADYSKNir,HTONVOLRTE.VM::!!! RIBLXUHIIIII. ht0V.uii^Uda:i4':21-M4.:i:i4- ] .a ils CentraP""^ Teach Your Heat&Air^ " Ji-alurai izooiing [Jicr^fic 'j\.a/f} ^ * 6626 SO. R. 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