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SSJ photo by Dennis Worrix discontent continues. During the mid 90's activist Eddie Read champion the slo The construction industry is booming in the Chicago area and qualified gan contractors are needed to fill the many opportunities now available, for resi dential and commercial development. But for Blacks in the construction industry, If we don't Work, Nobody Works An on-going cry withA Blackn on-goins in the con ceasegd cr the parity wity of Blackhs Blackin public workss Inactio thn programe constructios quotas, Omar Sheriff onf companieindustrs owneyd by minorities and struction industry continues in the 2000's projects, that has filtered into the private the African American Contractors Asso women received $619 million of City with protest and demonstrations by many sector. ciation says the use of the word Minority business in 2002, an increase to 41 percent Black organizations striving for parity. The term minority addressing Disadr is leaving less work for African Americans of total City contract awards, far above the The term minority, is a federal guide vantaged Businesses; Female Firms and in wake of their population. City's goal of 30 percent, a further look line that many organizations say has de others is mandated in meeting affirmative As Mayor Richard M. Daley boast that (Continued on page 3) ii Provoking the movement" -.-.-... II The Torture Continues for Voice Of The Ex-Offenders' (VOTE) Aaron Pattersonp i Movement Say supporters, "Drug charges Ms. Beauty Turner Freelance Writer, conspired by law enforcers" Thugs" is how Alderman Toni By Alexandria Pope Preckwinkle (4), Dorothy Tillman (3)-and a host of other Managing Editor elected officials describe them. Rising as a leader in the Black commu However, Randal Robinson nity, Aaron Patterson, was held without bond speaking before the congregation on gun and drug charges. As the judge an of Trinity United Church of God nounced him as a threat to the public and on his book "America Owes Us', chances that he may flee bond was denied to stated "..desperate measures need Patterson. The pack courtroom shouted, to take place in addressing is "Power to the people" and "Uhuru," which sues." means freedom in Swahili. Mannie who was Words and actions very near arrrested with Patterson bond was denied Paul McKinley and Joseph Wat initially, then given a bond of $40,000. kins leaders of Voice Of The Ex- Calling the charges a setup Chairman Offenders (VOTE). "They are no Fred Hampton Jr. of the P.O.C.C (Prisoners compromising in the injustice of of Conscience Committee) said, "Patterson's residents' parity in the mass de arrest is an attempt to stop him from testify velopment in Chicago". ing against Police Commander Jon Burge for McKinley says in his movement torturing him and other false arrestees. ". for the people. Patterson filed a $30 million federal lawsuit, by the People's Law Office, for compensatory Aaron Patterson (I) patron after 17 years on Death Row, with Joseph Watkins and Paul McKinley of Voices Of "We see everyone, every na- The Ex-offenders during a press conference, are quietly and publicly provoking a movement of the street life tionality but us working in our (Continued on page 4) to mainstream. SSJ Photo by Jabar (Continued on page 10)
The Primary Election Aftermath continues in the 6th District ofEnglewood; Inside South Street Journal The Democratic Party subject to Dr. Sonki Kuranga, charges drop "walking Dog while black, a victim of Replace a candidate as well Police harassment, page 10.
By Ron Carter A major advancement in Black called actions of the Democratic Editorial: Publisher and Editor politics weighting in on the po Party in light of the Chicago Barack Obama, the Democratic litical power in November. Board of Elections turned over to nominee is likely to be the fifth However, the U.S. Senatorial Cook County State's Attorney page 7 African American in history to race did not over shadowed the Richard Devine evidence of fel the U.S. Senate. And for sure demand for political accountabil ony charges of perjury and fraud there will be one with the Repub- ity in the replacement of Patricia against State Rep. Pat Bailey. Did their "Gas licans drafting Alex Bailey, Representative of the 6h For the first time in history the Keen to replace Jim District. Community leaders in board charged an elected official, Fasr reduce gas prices? Page 8 Ryan. Englewood and across the city (Continued on page 6) Page 2 South Street Journal August 18—31, 2004 "Chicago Blues District" "short list" of CTA"s priorities. But ac Harold The HWCC is an anchor part of the cording to CTA officials responsible for undergoing development on 47th its capital program, while the Red Line Washington's Street. Its executive director jimalita -Extension was included in the long- UnZip Tillman, daughter of the Alderman range "2030" regional transportation Dorothy Tillman said the HWCC is to plan (prepared by the Chicago Area The Weatherman Center honor the strong historical legacy of Transportation Study agency known as Word is certain Black elected officials "bosses " the cultural and community spirit of "CATS"), it is not a "recommended" target State Rep Charles Morrow, for defeat. Rep. opens both past community leaders and pion- project because it currently lacks fund Morrow while addressing fellow representatives in ers. ing. Springfield notice fellow Black representatives on 47th St. This building is a neo-classical de CTA views it as a "potential future entering the room. He replied, "Here comes the sign that boasts a 1,000 seat ComEd extension," but has no current plans for clowns. " The body burst in laugher. Not thinking performing arts theatre, a digital media this corridor underway. it was so funny the Black bosses made sure Mor resource and radio/television broadcast CTA has begun rehab of the existing row was defeated. Other sources say he was tar center. Future additions to the cultural "Dan Ryan" leg of the Red Line. That pro geted for not supporting Daley's O 'Hare Airport center include a srestaurant and ban ject will be done and funded in three Expansion plans. quet facility. phases - the first of which is under Harold Lucas the undeclared "Mayor ofBron- A schedule of events over August way. The funding will come from federal zeville " was noted for his dedication and move 17—18 is designed tio introduce the grants known as "Formula" grants, matched by funds from the Illinois Dept. of Trans ment to preserve the Bronzeville community at the facility that are free and open to the portation. annual Mayor of Bronzeville Ball. public starting august 17 at 11:30 pm. The goal of the Rev. Al Tours will also be available. For infor | Sharpton bid for President mation call 773-373-1900. The New Circle line was at least to present his The plans to create a Silver Line in the "Black" agenda to the Na South Siders Organize short- term were buried in the CTA's tional Democratic Party con On Tuesday on the corner of 47th for CTA Red line to 130th and Mayor Daley's plans to build a vention. He did a well job at and King Drive a host of political, "Circle Line." The complete build-out of The Developing Communities Project, it He would have likely re business and community residents took the Circle Line could cost as much as $2 a major faith-based organization on the ceive from the Federal Elec part in the unveiling bronze statue of billion, and would build new elevated City's Far South Side, is renewing its tion Commission $100,000 in Harold Washington, Chicago's first tracks south to Bridgeport and a new advocacy for construction of an addi | federal matching money and Black Mayor took place. subway under N. Ashland Avenue. The tional 6 miles onto the CTA Red Line to tax dollars if he would have The impressive 20 foot sculpture of Campaign for Better Transit has ob stayed in the race. However, in a graceful way to better serve communi jected to CTA's new the late Mayor Washington is the first ties all the way to 130th end his presidential campaign he opted instead for of its kind located anywhere in the City Circle Line, pointing TV deal for a Reality Show, giving him a Donald Street, questioning why out that City Hall and of Chocago. African-American sculp the Far South Side pro Trump like setting to air in September. The show tor and artist Ed Dwight, jr. developed CTA are ignoring the would mostly pay more than the campaign match ject has been put on the current transit needs of the statue. back burner for the Red ing funds. Pretty good pay-off to ran for president. " m& neighborhoods, such The unveiling was part of a series Line Extension. So much for John Kerry to adopt some of Sharp- of events held in honor of the grand I f f DCP has reached out ^ ton s "Black " campaign positions publicly. opening celebration of the long awaited to NCBG's Campaign 11 as providing more bus Harold Washignton Cultural Center for Better Transit to help them inform service on the South, (HWCC), the city's newest entertain and mobilize residents and stakeholders Far South and West ment and cultural arts facility. about this important transit project. Sides, building additional rail stations Kicking off the opening was legend South Siders have been waiting for 30 on the Green Line, building the long- Roy Ayers and blues master Bobby years, and had hoped that the Red Line awaited and nearly forgotten Mid City "Blue" Bland as 47th Street iscrowned Extension would finally move to the Transit Way, and extending the Red Line to 130th St.
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The three Wise Men, artist Tosaint Perkins and Donnie Carter with John Woodson were present OAR VE Y at South Side Community Arts Center, where Dr. Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs is founder as well as the DuSable Museum, who sign her book, Hoiiday Celebration Life with Margaret, her official Autobiography. Tuesday Frown 12pm to 12mm Mark Allen the former assistant to Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., latest career move was working for e Oasis(Former Edutainment "Legacy Theatre}Theatre Governor Blagojevich in the Department of Chil dren and Family Services with Minister Obedele, / 2952 5. Western Blue island, IL However, word is because of an internal memo Allen wrote resulted in him leaving the job. You can catch the details from Allen at the Sand Piper on 79th andHalsted. Rev. Joseph McAfee is starting a crusade to protect men from domestic violence. A crusade Melissa Jenkins says does not deserve for ajny man. So how does she know that? Meanwhile Rev. e workt DrMle McAfee brother, ZiffA. Sistrunk, the Chicago ') M & CiWTVdilti Black baseball commissioner announces a Black baseball world series mathc ups in Washington **\ ,--*'-! - *' GiM i Pfew York Cits park on Saturday, Sept 25. We proclaim the 31st day of August -of each year Other police Biz— a Chicago Police Sergeant to be art international Holiday to he observed by identified as a rapist, the Men in Black are pro aft negroes (Blacks), testing their neighbors across the street from their office on 78th Street andHalsted; The police sta tion has on going issues as the same station that had many of its officers busted for selling drugs Looking For Vocalist flip Mop Artist Dance Troupe * t ational when it was located on 86th and Vincennes. Too many rotten apples at one station. Speakers, Community Leaders, Comedians, Poets, Models, . Researcher, Revin Fellows is happy on the re Magicians, Gospel Choirs, etc. election comeback of Atlanta's former Rep. Cyn thia McKinney. McKinney lost her seat two years SIGN UP NOW!!!! ago, targeted because she was one of the first to To Qualify and Be On TOMA Records Marcus Garvey Holiday say Bush knew of the terrorist plans to attack the We. Welcome Vendors ^ Sponsors 773-429S307 or 775-429-7243 LEAVE A MESSAXJE World Trade Center, and her strong support from _ SmpreachermOLcom the Arab and Muslim communities, which view her : as a strong proponent of a Palestinian state, mak ° e Back 8e-Bu\ Black! ing some Jewish fund-raisers looking for ways to defeat her again. South Street Journal August 18—31 Page 3 (Continued from Daze 1) company working the new 23 people how to use a scaffold." luxury homes on 72nd and Vin- But the diversity means Black cennes says ""We want to hire spreading the black pie around from the community. But its a among home construction and Construction matter of bonding, un private developers as well. ion, and financing to do In the communities most a job. Cheap labor with of the construction work workers on quality work. We have ers are non-black, said to think of our own Shankin. "Most blacks going cry pockets." think because they are of "Bonding, unions and another race the prices are reveals only 10% went to black banks are part of the cheaper, and the work is businesses, with 40% plus of the racial institution of the better. city population. construction industry. "It's a matter of a fight that With the State of Illinois con Along with the govern is going on in this city tracts, the government reported ment sitting up barrels Omar Shareef, over ending affirmative blacks received 2% of its con of the process in getting president of AACA, action. If we're going to be tracts and is 13% of the states work." Explained in a fight for work, we population. Shanklin. want the community to be in this Cook County government did SSJ photo by ARMADELL Shareef said, "There are a fight with us." not have the figures on hand and Third ward Aid. Dorothy Tillman, who promotes 70/30% (70% black con tractors) was not able to secure black contractors number of banks sitting in our Shanklin suggested for Blacks would only attempt to provide for special work for her property, contributing to the residential work community that may be benefit to address the cry of imparity of Black participation information for black contractors is just as hard to obtain as commercial work. ing by simply acting as high-level Black contractors, "We not only under the Freedom of Informa Currency Exchanges." should reach out to use Black tion Act. tors. make some progress with leading Shareef said the organizations contractors but report jobs that There has been a consistent However, recent and vocal on government and corporate offi trained more than 3,000 flaggers. lack our own and report it to decline in African American in the issue is the Voices Of The cials meeting with Black contrac "Many of these newly trained elected officials and organiza volvement since the Federal Dis Ex-Offenders (VOTE). , VOTE tors and business professionals. flaggers are working on highway tions that should be accountable advantage Business Enterprise concern is that the established Omar Shareef, president of projects and we will train 100 to the community." (DBE) program went into effect organizations have still not done AACA, said the organization in 1982, Black contractors were enough. hopes to build bridges with the over 6% of the work funded by PUSH continuing its efforts in government agencies and corpo the Federal Highway Administra July co-hosted a joint initiative rations and remove walls of divi tion. Today, its less than 1.4% of between the PUSH International sion that have prevented African Affordable Health Care the work. Trade Bureau and the African American contractors from secur Entire Family $69.95/Month Black organizations that ad American Contractors Associa ing some of the contracts that dress parity issues such as Black tion (AACA), the 4th Annual Af have been offered during the re Contractors United, Chicago rican American Contractors Day, cent building boom in Chicago Urban League, African Americad brining the private and public and Illinois. Pi Off. (847) 874-7780 Contractors Association, R- sectors to the Black contractors at Working with PUSHs' Interna • P Cell 1312] 62343199 PUSH all have made bold steps PUSH. tional Trade Bureau, AACA will ^F 9317Fwmn to bring the attention of black "We are convening these offi help African American contrac Evanston, IL 60203 contractors. Conyers Ransom Jr. cials to even the playing field and tors obtain their fair share chal Fmail cunmarbre#yd? otxcom Despite numerous protests, to seek our fair share," said Rev. lenging banks to provide business www. careerttree. com/1031 ^ ' > even work stoppage campaigns, Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., "This in loans to African American con workshops and meetings change dustry is about more than brick tractors. has been slow. As securing busi and mortar. It is about all kinds Charles Shanklin of SWAT, a ness opportunities from the gov of opportunities for contractors black carpenters association says ernment has always been an ex and for those in professional ser its not as easy as that. Racism is tremely difficult process for vices." alive and kicking. many African American contrac- PUSH Coalition is hoping to Spathes Construction a white illllWAIli
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"walking Dog while black' (Continued from page I) damages accusing Cook County Bronzeville—On district police sta State's Attorney Richard De- June 26, 2004 Dr. tion and kept until vine, former Office of Profes Sokoni Karanja, head 2:00 am., where he sional Standards Director Gayle of Centers of New was arrested and Shines and CPD Superintendent Horizons, left his booked for assault Terry Hilliard of being involved home on 33rd and (threatening an offi in a cover-up of his innocence Giles to do what he cer with the dog), and torture by suppression of does on a daily basis, and resisting an ar evidence, failure to investigate walk his dog. rest. In which the police officer misconduct and This time he was police walk that public defamation of his charac stopped on 32nd and same dog to Dr. ter. In the press conference after the bond court on Aaron Patterson, Chairman State Street by the Karanja home. The U.S. attorney's office Fred Hampton Jr. using a statement of reminiscent of Malcolm X's "This is the Chicago Police. Dr. Karanja has lead a full structured press con case of the criminals calling the victim the criminal." "Hey you." and Dr. Sokoni Karanja, head been a staunch ference announcing the charges SSJ Photo by Jabar asked if his dog's of Centers of community organ against Patterson. They were ac purchase of four guns, including Aaron's multi-million dollar civil license was current. New Horizons izer and leader for companied by the City of Chi a MAC-10 machine pistol. Upon suit, where Burge tortured him Wasn't able to over 32 years in cago, the Chicago Police Depart the arrest no drugs or guns were into a false confession in 1986 produce personal identification the Grand Blvd. Community, ment (CPD) and the Cook in their procession. that landed him on death row. for himself nor a dog license, for (Bronzeville) and a recipient of County State's Attorney's Office Police with a . ; r~ Burge in 1993 the MacArthur Genius Award 6 blocks confrontation with the bought charges of gun and drug search warrant "ThlS IS 110 C01I1C1- was fired for op among a host of awards. police lead to five squad cars trafficking. said the guns erating a torture joining in on Dr. Karanja. He Dr. Karanja told SSJ that his U.S. attorney's office re and drugs were dence, Aaron's ring of detec was thrown to the ground, fore goal is to find those who have ported that Patterson 40, and found in Patter- struggle is all of our tives that used head smashed into the concrete, been similarly insulted, and as Mark Mannie, 36, were taken electro-shock, son's mother opening a gashing wound over saulted by the Chicago police, into custody during the sting by struggle." suffocation, his eye. and mount a steady and continu Drug Enforcement Administra home with no Enough is Enough! Campaign, burnings and Officers then shouted at Dr. ous effort for police accountabil tion agents and Chicago police. one present at _ beatings, to force the time. Karanja, "This is what we mean ity. Their car was stopped on the Supporters voiced their sup confessions from over 100 Black when we say stop!' "You see it going on and I Bishop Ford Expressway as they port for Patterson stung by the and Latino men.) At the infamous A retired police officer that have stop to observe what was headed south. Also facing sentiment that "there's a frame "House of Screams. Patterson live in the area came to the scene going happening." Said Dr. charges was Isaiah Kitchen, 55, up going on here." said he consented to an oral and intervened. Dr. Karanja was Karanja. "It has to be bigger than who allegedly was part of the Chairman Hampton Jr. said it confession but refused to sign the then taken to the hospital for me, there are others that are vic drug conspiracy. is ironic that the day that Patter written version. Patterson carved treatment to his wounds on the tims that may not have the re Prosecutors allege that Patter son was arrested, it was an "I am innocent" on the bench forehead and wrist from hand sources I have." son was arrested after he paid the nounced that after a decade, while being held at the station. cuffs. Dr. Karanja was represented informant, known as "Fox," a Burge was being forced to Chi Prosecutors filed a 59-page He was then taken to the 21st by noted Atty James Montgom- down payment of $327 on the cago from Florida to testify in criminal complaint containing excerpts of transcripts of wire tapped conversations that began while Patterson was running for State Representative in the 6th iH District. Criminal defense attorney HOLT, WOODS & EVANS, LTD Tommy Brewer, who represented 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3400 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 Patterson on the accusations, TEL. (312) 294-0022 FAX (312) 294-0143 calling the charges "a farce." ram SUBURBAN LOCATIONS Brewer said the federal case 1024 PARK DRIVE does not make sense for a man GERALDINE W. HOLT FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS 60422 (708) 647-8200 FAX (708-647-8300 (Continued on page 5)
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Jon Burge, former Black August police Commander at areas 2 and 3 The Ethnic Disparity in Prison Populations leaders of the Chi cago police torture (Continued from page 4) state's attorney. Mr. Devine was ring in which or that was about to become a mil a lawyer during the time of Mr. ganizer are calling lionaire and constantly in the Patterson's incarceration. his case the "The public life, from protesting to There is no doubt that these Chicago police tor ture conspiracy". public speaking. officials knew what was going Nathson Patterson said that for the last on. Both Daley and De- Fields, a fel year he, two reporters and a pro vine heard complaints of low inmate ducer have been working on a abuse on a regular bases. with Mr. Pat degree mur documentary, Saying he knew he He roused attention terson argues that he was unlaw der. Supporters say he was convicted was dealing with a federal infor as a community activist fully arrested by CPD, wrongly with the absence of evidence and police mant and had documentation that and candidate for office convicted of and served 18 misconduct with paid witnesses and evi proves "this court system is to and as he became in years—11 on death row—for a dence that links Smith to the crime. In a double murder. tally corrupt, the police are cor volved in numerous so letter to the Governor implies that the rupt and all of them are in bed cial causes since his re Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been whole foundation upon which the sys together." lease, police have believed him petitioned to grant commutation tem of justice is established has crum clemency to Michael D. Smith who has bled and it has become criminal. But that law enforcement au to be still involved in gang activ served 23 years for a conviction of first- thorities broke into his mother's ity. home and confiscated the evi It was Patterson's third arrest August on the 1st saying "The ing to say: "If those many inno mandate when Khatari Golden dence. since being released from prison. day of the Martyr is over." cent were on death row, it's mind was killed in jail in 1979. Shaka Patterson became a national The others in the form of public In recent times, the County of shattering to imagine how many a comrade of George Jackson's media story when Governor up rest. In January, he was Cook made an out-of court set innocent people that we still have said that "The Black August Ryan pardoned him from death charged with assault and imper tlement for $36 million as com in general prison population. organizing committee was row. Patterson always made it a sonating a government official pensation for the wrongful im At a press conference at City formed to commemorate the point to say he and other grass- while urging people to register to prisonment of four men known Hall last year the bill was sighted assassinations of those incarcer root community organizations vote. as the Ford Heights Four. as the "original victim's of ter ated and to make the community helped to free him. He acknowl In May, he was charged with "Some fears are universal rorism." Sponsored groups such aware of the terror inside jail." edged his pardon, but said "he reckless conduct for allegedly with the loss of a love one. But as Commitee Eximos Justicia, In the press conference after would not take the position of a shouting obscenities and pound going to jail wasting away lives Enough is Enough! Campaign, the court for Patterson; Hampton grateful freed slave." ing on police station windows in prison for crimes they didn't Families of the Wrongfully Con using a statement of reminiscent Just as Lincoln was known as during a vigil for a man who had commit Is a heartship as well. victed, October 22nd, Prisoner of Malcolm X's "This is the case being the emancipator of slaves died in custody. Said Ms. Smith whose husband Relief Foundation along with of the criminals calling the for political interest, Ryan is seen Michael D. Smith has served 23 Patterson, Hampton Jr., and other victim the criminal." quoting a as the death row emancipator. Black August years for a conviction of first-degree coalitions and families of police law a, "Which is exercised under Patterson was determined to Black August is an interna murder. Charging he was setup by victims. The bill specifically cover of law, and with the colors bring his perpetrators to justice tional observance started in 1979 the police she appealed to Gov. called out Daley, Devine, Burge, of justice..." U.S. v. Jannotti, 673 and really get free. dedicated to those who died in Rod Blagojevich for his release. and the justice system for using F.2d578,614(3dCir. 1982) Patterson accuses Mayor prison and at the hands of the Due to many demonstrations terrorist tactics on the public. For more information contact Richard Daley, as State's Attor state. and protest former Governor Black August was spawned Fred Hampton Jr. (773) 426- ney, first assistant Richard De- Ironic that Patterson was at George Ryan released 169 inno by the death of George Jackson 3900. vine, was subsequently elected the first celebration for Black cent men from death row. Add in prison (1970's), but became a
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Rep. Pat Bailey (6) Lisa Madigan Michael Madigan, John Paul Jones, was found by the Richard Devine State's Atty. father of Lisa, is was encourage to run Chicago Board of Cook County State's General has not the State Democ as an independent, Election for filing her Attorney turned the made any public ratic Party but later turn down the candidacy under a allegations over to moves on the case Chairman calling offer hoping to give fraud address. Attorney General since its been on the shots for elected officials a Madigan to avoid her desk nearing Bailey's fate. chance to allow the conflict of interest deadline for 2004 community to have a because Bailey's election. say. (Continuedfrom page 1) mother works for his for filing her candi dacy under a fraud ad VVartJ Boundary sue. fmwstate Nghway dress. An issue one of "It's clear to me that a her opponents' Aaron 11th Wa 37th vigorous debate on Patterson a former the issues that needs to PertWng Death Row inmate, ad be raised if she remain dressed during the pri ••••- was a candidate," said mary election cam 43K*. John Paul Jones who paign. 4m. i was identified by Devine's office said vvard> community activ- because Bailey's f ists as an SOih mother works for this Vard $tst ill indepentant (Devine) office, the al candidate. legations were turned # over to State's Attor * Jones later rejected ney General Lisa 57J), s the run. "I won't run |"f hoping that elected Madigan to avoid a 59th conflict of interest. officials do the 61s! right thing and Madigan's father, included the people the State Democ eesT" in the process with ratic Party Chair *ra accountability." man Michael Madi •I . 1?f.h W&fd gan most likely will Englewood resi not warrant his Illinois House District #6 dents were upset daughter to press charges when Senator Margaret Smith that would lead to prosecute a Bailey did not return phones retired from her seat and replace fellow democratic. nor has issued no statement re with Mattie Hunter, a non- Veteran political organizer garding dropping out of the Englewood resident. Bruce Crosby, of the Committee State rep seat in lei of charges of to Protect the Voting Rights vote fraud. "We had great victories out of contents that, "Bailey won the the Democratic Party with If charged and convicted, Bai district but the people did not Obama as a national candidate ley would have to surrender her know really who they were vot assisting in leading the impor seat in which Patterson said the ing for." Said Crosby. "Surely tance of dumping President voters are due for a special elec Devine and the Democratic Bush." Said Crosby. "But his tion and called for a federal in party is part of another political winning did not insure the vot vestigation. Adding that State crime. They knew she did not ing rights of the 6th District. Democratic leaders should not live in the district." As the deadline past to run an be able to fill Bailey's seat. But independent candidate for the Crosby said the 6th District party committeemen, Aid. was key to the maneuvering of seat, former candidates Keith Dorothy Tillman (3rd), Aid. Ted Harris and Everloyce McCul- people and votes due to 2000 Thomas (15th), Aid. Shirley remap of the district, resulted in lough hinted as Bailey's re Coleman (16th) and Cook placement. the election of Machine candi County Commissioner John No elected or public official date Bailey in 2002 and 2004. Daley (11) under Michael Madi has taken a position waiting for gan direction would have a say Bailey won the Democratic Atty. Madigan's findings on in naming her replacement ac primary by more than 80 per Bailey. centage of the vote over her two cording to election rules. But rivals, Patterson and former there still is support for Baily in state Rep. Jerry Washington. the Illinois by silence on the is- 'g ^ T,"W""^I v • "^ "BT"""^ TFTfc 4tZ!!^ JL^ J& JL JL. JO- Jx. CJ> And More sity is unrealistic and more tolerable place that not practical. These ideals of will sure all people to1 on Lesbian and marriage are sexist and discounts achieve their fullest the contribution a marriage potential. Along those Gay Marriage and the sustaining of a family v* lines, in Illinois redefin Dear Editor; whether one or both members work. It then ing marriage build As the issue of Lesbian and Gay right to marry can be determined that those that stand on the side of bridges of freedom that makes it's way through Illinois, in the streets and traditional marriage stand in opposition of the full and will be closer to the State's pre- halls of policymakers, in the midst of the debate and equal rights of women. amble that reads: demonstration it is my hope that we use this opportu Those that claim some sort of religious content are nity to address the sober realities public opinion and in error. In not understanding that marriage from its We the people of the State of Illinois grateful to actions. beginning is a matter of state. Only recently within almighty God for the civil, political and religious lib the last 1000 years has marriage been brought in to erty which he has permitted us to enjoy and seeking Marriage culture in our society is that the couples the church as a gift and a blessing. The forerunner of are expressing their personal intent to care for and to his pleasing upon our endeavors in order to provide which was as documented by scholars as acknowledg provide for each other and any offspring as a result for the health, safety and welfare of the people ing one to die on the battlefields and debts incurred as a result of their bonding. maintain a representative and orderly govern ment: eliminate poverty and inequality assure The traditional marriage fall to what society con That is why there is value in address these con legal social and economic justice provide oppor siders the dominant, more responsible, mature mem cerns. Not in an attempt to simply replicate one seg tunity for the fullest development of the individual ber of the union. Directly the intent is considered the ment of, but to liberate society of defining the intent insure domestic tranquility provide for the com male to provide for the couple and its offspring. This and purposes of intuitions that values and empower mon defense and secure the blessing of freedom ideal is in today's economy of color and ethnic diver all people in our society. In an effort to move this to a •uojSunistJAV £u9f ds^ SJBJS -SI 9tn UO 90U91JS Xq SlOUljU 9m »•» mm and liberty to ourselves and our posterity... Charlatans like Alderman Tillman to use that painful It is not just railfans suffering from excessive Marc Loveless period in our history to offset their lack of commit railroad security measures. Ever since 911 Metra has 48th Ward Committeeman elect ment to rectifying the problems that affects our people blocked off the northbound lanes of Canal St. with Green Party more immediately. portable baricades in front of its control center. At If you drive through her highly problematic ward, least it does this every Sunday, when the relocated Bringing About Reform you will see a high level of destitution with no change Maxwell St. Market is in session. This deprives the Tillman's quest for Reparations should in sight. With her loud and verbose approach, Tillman market of about a dozen spaces. has somehow managed to placate the voters on Elec I have objected to this at Metra budget hearing and begin with repairing her own ward tion Day, which spans over several decades. Her lux to Metra officals. The advisory board had toured the Dear Editor; ury Cadillac Escalade is parked in front of her district facility the previous month, the acting chairman Alderman Dorothy Tillman is accusing J.P. Morgan office with prostitutes and drug dealers doing busi allowed me to object to the practice. Chase & Co. of having past ties to slavery and "lying" ness right in her immediate vicinity. Anyone with a truck bomb can drive right up to a about it on an affidavit. Now that we've gotten that For Tillman, the issue of slave reparations is just a chain link fence. Second, even on market day, it is no out of the way, how about a plan to stop the many smoke screen designed to divert attention from her protection, as someone could easily approach the alcoholics that's drinking out of the same wine bottles th rd ineffective leadership. Given the many problems that building from the south and remove the portable up and down east 47 street in the 3 ward? we face as African Americans, elected officials such barrier4s, without the policeman in a car at the northy Alderman Dorothy Tillman should strongly con as Tillman should redirect their focus and address the end. Third, it is a waste of a poli8ceman's time and sider redirecting her priorities. For several years she immediate needs of our people. salary, especially after the recent spate of kids getting has been focusing on Slave Reparations despite hav Perhaps Tillman's over-sized hats are obstructing killed by Metra trtains. ing the poorest ward in the city of Chicago with a her vision to reform the perilous conditions that At his writing Metra police are still blocking off strong sense of hopelessness among many of the resi plague her ward. half of Canal St. It is a large topic;, but I think we dence in the 3rd ward. Derrick Mosley have more to fear from Chicken Little security As a proud African American, I am deeply passion measures than from all the terroist bombings. Raifan ate about the effects that slavery continues to have on Maxwell Street and Security travails are just a sampling. our people. But at the same time, we must not allow Dear Editor; William F. Wendt, J, t Terrorism I 01? for Dummies* II • The act of terrorizing. A system of government that seeks to rule by intimidation. 3. Unlawful acts of vio lence committed in an organized attempt to overthrow a government. Terrorism C olor Rife Association and the KKK would publicly join forces to stop such actions here in the U.S. Americans hang burning from a bridge in Iraq, is no different than a tree in Mississippi. lOl Journalist John Nichols claims: "If we had an honest, get-to- the-truth media, George Bush would not be president, and we would not be at war in Iraq." For Dummies The death and devastation caused by the invasion is rarely re By Donnell Robinson ported on civilian casualties in Iraq or Afghanistan because, as Featured Writer Colin Powell says, "We don't count the enemy dead." The forefathers of the U.S. of America brilliantly amalgamate the How dump could America been? Not to see the White House Constitution to be the model for the world over 200 years ago. is exploiting a tragedy for political gain. Even if most of them were slave owners. Those same blind mor Now reports are that there is an upraising amoung the people als of the constitution are preceding the constitution toda in Iraq. A potential civil porting over 10,000 Iraqis war. The media has dead—military, civilians, and abandon the use of calling families, and over 600 U.S. Iragians terrorist, replacing troops dead. Twice as many in it with the term Sergents, jured, greater than the mass de "Radicals, and anit- struction of the Trade Center, and establishments against a the 911 dramas. With over bil free Iraq. lions of dollars spend on the War Now Bush says Iraqis on Terrorism. must assume responsibility Some Americans were dumb for their own future, to enough to go along with the war avoid terror spreading to on terrorism, just as in 1776 the other parts of the world, Declaration of Independence was and the United Nations enacted as the forefathers be must provide troops as lieved in the Rights of all men well. Before the invasion while enslaving Black people. on Iraq, the UN was classi Because of 911, Americans fied as unaccountable and rejoiced when President George irresponsible. Bush stood as the Texan Ranger On CNN news a U.S. Cap proclaiming, "Dead or Alive". It tain in Iraq said his com was the first attack of defense for mand will and must use the White House. Many Ameri cans will not admit it, but it was violence to have control, clear the color of the enemy, just "Control violence is what as it was during War World II of we are doing." Japanese American citizens. Surely if Hass could have Bin Laden committed an inter been bought out by the bil national crime on America. It lions of dollars spend on was not a nation or country or the attack by Bush. Or Brit government that caused 911, or ish Prime Minister Tony even a single Mid-East people. Blair could have sent 007 to Bin Laden knew the revelations assassinate him. that America would enter to in And the US continued to nocent people of Afgantain, and promote the risk of America on other Arab countries such as being attack by terrorist. It Iraq. He took advantage of the is frighten what is going on. white supremacy, "The Ugly The tragedy is that the peo American" under George Bush. ple ask for little more than Black people from the beginning conditions that will enable smelled racism and warned America not to trust and vote for them to achieve their dignity to live their lives in peace. Bush. Jeff Cohen, who directs the media watchdog organization Fair The Iraq people did nothing to Americans; 1) No weapons of ness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR), pointed that "If a lie is mass destruction; 2) No evidence of a link between Iraq and al- big enough, and repeated enough, it will eventually pass for Qaida; and 3) The US media failed to represent the majority of truth". "All tongue will speak in the same tongue." Acts Chapter Americans, who opposed attacking Iraq before weapons inspec 2. tions were found and without international support fromth e in with peace on earth as it is in heaven. United Nations. And now, American businesses are taking over their jobs as well and the daily devastating sight of Iraq children burn from Native Americans referring to the forefathers, saying 'folk massive bombs that came from America. Surely the National tongue' is more like it.
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Ron Carter, Publisher and Editor ast month during L a backyard fam ily gathering cousin Carneil Carter asked the question regarding the movie Fahrenheit 911. "Why did President Bush rush to attack? He an swered, "Because he was protecting the legacy and business relationship of his father, the former president George Bush, in the wake of Sr.'s ties to the Bin Laden family business, the Carlyle Group and its influence in the U.S. citizens opin ion on his father's leg acy. It wasn't just a matter of pursuing the Ameri can dream that Mid East families got off the plane at O'Hare airport, and founded their family dreams in the Black community. They have far reaching ties and The Carter family photo of 1936, on 36th and State Street: The overwhelming Black families that mi grated from the south in the 1930's and then the 60's, has not nourished or materialize the America and influences to owning family dreams with a legacy as witness by other migration of people to the United States and in Chicago. just about 95% of However, with the Black United Fund of Illinois with its passing the "Torch Award" and family reunions every corner store and Black America can witness benefits that others have. gas station in the Black community. with his son, the Honorable Jesse L. cept. Their America and family dreams in Jackson, Jr., William Garth, Sr. and his It could perhaps produce more indi the community just so happen to mate son, Robert 1. Johnson and his daughter, viduals to build successful businesses rialize faster than any migration of Johnny Brown and his two sons, James and careers, putting in place a larger Blacks of the 1930 and 60,s the Carter Montgomery and Robert D. Blackwell strategy to encourage generational con family or any Black family have had in and others for bearers and the proteges tinuity in business and the professions / this country. of their children to carry on their work. that same as those other people that Whatever, the hesitated answers that The Carter like many families does own the businesses in the Black com : Blacks have not achieve as the Bush not have publicly known members re munity. family and others, family is one of the ceiving a "Touch Award." But we do This August the Carter Family had most united institutions, even over the have businesses and had business, just their Family reunion as well as many ? church regardless of race. It is just the as the Moseberry's corner store at 5959 other families. However, at the next t matter of how the families transform S. State Street, now operated by Alder "Soul food" dinner, after the loud r their strength and their legacy. man Arenda Troutman. mouth relative settle down, the families \ Family reunions are taking place Family reunions must begin a con can expect the usual having fun, but the i every year. At the Carter Family Reun- cept of the Torch Awards, to recognize BUFI event has put another agenda / ion as many families, most members the importance ritualizing reunions. item on the table for discussion that can I will just be pleased to see lost members Something that people form other coun lead a different soul inspiration for the land to know who is family. Beyond just tries implement, expanding Planned future with insight and support in an 'the family gathering, if there was a time Family-hood to "Planned Family Leg endeavor that can guide a lasting direc jand need for our family to come to acy", making not of accomplishments, tion in addressing the quiet leadership gether, the "Living Legends/Passing the and making it into a celebration, uplift of family. *Torch" awards is a major example pro ing the heart and soul for many. Fami Let the many families focus on our duced by the Black united Fund of Illi lies are the first and last institution, qui legacy, before the traditional reunions. nois (an organization our cosine Natalie etly are doing a good job for our com Moreover, whatever the Bush family Puryear help organize) is just as equally munities. The Fund with their historical or any other family does, the family important to the worldwide known bud contribution to funding and assisting will carry on but the branches of future Billmkin Parade. It is an illustration of programs in the African American com generations are counting on us to have actively mentoring and preparing the munity cold extend the Living Legends/ legacy they can proudly carry on. lext generation to take their places. The Passing the Torch to the quiet storm of lonorees included Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. institutional family reunions in its con
KT^^IT"*^ Page 8 South Street Journal August 18—31,2004 Did their "Gas fast" reduce gas prices? New coalition kicks off Addressing local & national issues; Gambling & Miegs Fields with focus on 2007 election, "There is going to be someone, pumping gas, and going to make the statement; 'Someone needs to do something about these gas prices.' Proclaimed Hal Baskin, of the 16th Ward Political Task Force and a member of the newly formed Committee For A Better Chicago (CFABC). Convened by Bill "Doc" Walls (I), their efforts trigged interna tional attention as CFABE coordinated a citywide "Gas Fast" that started May 5th when gas was $2.29 at many gas stations.
demonstrate to OPEC and the oil "Given the Park District's current finan CFABC has a political agenda. "And companies that we are capable of cial condition, there is no timetable nor rightfully. Our purpose is to memorialize fully organizing and thus warn solid sources of funding for work and no and restore democracy and call on all Chi- how foolish it would be to con target date for completion of the new park. cagoans to coalesce around an issue that tinue to take consumer depend Walls said. "We do not believe it's too affects all of us." ence and reliance upon gasoline late". ' for granted. "We will begin com CFABC endorses the "Joining forcing with munity dialog, engaging Miegs Field 'Planes and Parks' plan pro the Hip-Hop Political several community posed by Friends of Meigs Action Committee groups, civic and envi Addressing an earlier issue Field that can be accom ronmental groups to at CFABC joined with a number of plished without the expendi to registrar least begin a discussion groups to call for a halt to Mayor ture of taxpayer dollars. The 2,000 voters by on future plans for the plan calls for reopening the 2007 election." ssj Photo by Jabar Daley's campaign to "dismantle October 2004" democracy" at a press conference 55 years of Meigs Field and Joining forcing with "Rather than sit idly by and silently en the creation of the Bessie Coleman Sky- the Hip-Hop political Action Committee, dure fast rising gasoline prices; if we fight on the One-Year Anniversary of Meigs Field democracy was bulldozed and oblit park, a Chicago Air Museum dedicated to CFABC has engaged to registrar 2,000 back, we can encourage them to increase the education of Chicago children. voters by October 2004" production and lower prices." Said Baskin. erated by Mayor Richard Daley. "He (Daley) absolutely abused absolute power, Earlier the group was proposing a refer For Meigs Field was an important com endum on the November ballot to pose to CFABC "Gas Fast" recommended that, and destroyed Meigs Field—a precious ponent of the city's aviation network, with the voters if gambling should be operating drivers refrain from purchasing gasoline city asset." over 100,000 flights per year—with stag in the City of Chicago. Walls said.' Gam on Wednesdays and, instead, gas up on Mayor Daley standing fast that the ing area for emergency fire, police and bling does not help economic depress any of the six remaining days. Meigs issue is dead that plans for the land coast guard rescue activities. And, most communities. As the Mayor has champi Walls indicated that their effort will not is a 90-acre nature park. importantly needed—in post 9/11- oned a casino in Chicago as a means of stop the production of gas, but it will make Walls said the Park District is attempt homeland security climate—Stating it was generating new revenue for the State and a statement. ing to pull a political fast one on the pub a violation of FAA rules City. "Numerous studies have shown that In wake of the war in Iraq, America has lic. With little or no advance public notice for every dollar of revenue gambling gen on the surface intervened potential catas or discussion, they are meeting to author However, one city official says the erates, three dollars are lost to the eco trophic cutoff of oil from the Middle East ize the development of Meigs Field (A.K. group is only staging issues for the Mayor nomic and social costs.," said Walls. and the sabotaging of the oil pipelines A. Northerly Island) into a park." election of 2007. Walls admitted that throughout the region and U.S. However, for each of the five weeks, the cost of gasoline has reached to a new record ex plained Walls. The From all indications, the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Original major oil companies intend for gasoline prices to continue to skyrocket out of con trol. Reports even predicted to reach $3 a gallon, a 100% increase since the summer of2003. OPEC will continue to boldly use pro duction quotas, as well as wholesale and dealer prices to inflate pump prices. Said Walls. "Individually, consumers are helpless and unable to affect pricing." Stated Baskin
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(213)937-4252 South Street Journal August 18—31 Page 9 Minister Group Englewood 15 ward hold meeting with Assessor's office on Pastors of Englewood protest Church taxes Rev. Wardell Newsome, Unify on Matah seeks president of Voice of Commu nity Ministerial Association Ms. Beauty Turner from the church." Said Pastor ouster of (VOCMA) is calling a special Freelance writer Chisum. informational meeting of Freelance Writer POE is an inter VOCMA, August 19th at 6 The Pastors Of Englewood denominational organization of alderman, pm, where a staff member (POE) has embraced the Matah clergy whose primary mission is As leader announce her candi from the Assessor's office will church initiative as a vehicle to to promote unity among the lo dacy for office. be present to give vital infor create jobs in the church as well cal churches while encouraging Every year, since 1998, the mation regarding churches and as in the community. outreach beyond the four walls Mayor has provided City Council property taxes. MATAH products are pro of the church. members $1.2 million annually Rev. Newsome said that duced and manufactured by "MATAH can help us do just for the 'Aldermanic Menu' pro that, it's like the underground gram to make basic neighborhood VOCMA organized a year ago Black people of African de railroad to our economic free infrastructure improvements in is concern with Church "Land scent. Min. Darrell Wilson, dom. We've been waiting on their ward. The aldermen decide Grab" that could be taking board member of POE says, "When I met Bro. Gaston Ar this train for a long time" Says where the work will be done in place with a lack of knowledge mour of MATAH he introduced Min. Wilson. Min. Darrell Wilson, their wards. on the tax laws as it applies to me to the concepts of how The POE Unity Coalition board member of POE However, a | churches. And that, "God is Matah can help churches raise consists of 30 Ministers with the vocal new or calling us to economic evan funds and create jobs, I immedi main focus on unifying the ficial to the residents of Engle ganization, the I gelism and the destruction of ately shared this information Church, the State and the Com wood community. Englewood 15th all idols. with Pastor St. John Chisum, munity. The Clergy committee Among the Matah Network ward, The Ac- Pastors , Minister and mem Chairperson of POE." purpose is to oversee and ensure Business Opportunity other countability bers of their congregations are the Englewood Unity Coalition items discussed were: Expand Committee "This Church initiative allows ing the Prayer For Englewood invited to find out and receive maintain a spiritual thirst and (15TCA) held churches to become a Network initiative information and pass on. Business Center, thereby creat hunger to for fill the community rallies calling needs For information call 773-776- for accountabil The meeting will be held a ing a revenue for the church 3134 Faith Community M.B. based on members purchasing Hopefully this is the start of ity of the funds Alderman Ted resulted in call Church, at 3456 W. Flournoy. everyday goods and services something big that will be bene- Thomas 15th ing for the ousting of 15th ward Alderman Ted Thomas for excluding resi dents in the decision made in the community. "Ineffective in leadership in complete staff and non-disclosure of funds. And information re ceived but not follow-up on". Said Lorraine Harrell president of the 15TAC. Thomas addressed the concerns of the residents waging a counter protest. And noted progress in the ward with the groundbreaking for West Englewood's first new li brary in more than 20 years, a new Police Station to be build and addressing banks to offer conventional lending an alterna tive to predatory loans. Charging the protest was a ploy to challenge him. Recently, Harrell announced her candidacy at a fundraiser for the 15th Ward. "The ward is starting to be cleaned up after the demonstra tion". Said Harrell. "Too often, they (Aldermen) only respond upon pressure, and there is a challenger to their job. That should not be the recourse to get the alderman to work for the community." Said Harrell. "But if that's the way to get him on his job, we will continue the protest and I will continue to be a candidate for alderman of the 15th Ward." Chicago ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) had mix reaction on the protesting of Thomas. He was the organization's former board presi dent. However, in 2002 ACORN mem ber ran against him and in April 1999, the mayor and his allies had mobilized Thomas for defeat. A representative of ACORN said to often officials do not seek out community input to prioritize neighborhood's needs." Which reflects a report released by the Neighborhood Capital Budget Group report on the The report released last April is a 3- year review of the choices made by Chicago Aldermen when selecting public works projects for their wards. Page 10 South Street Journal August 18—31, 2004 In the late '60's a volatile period of so cial/political upheaval in this nation, Alderman Dorothy Tillman, represented 'The movement of VOTE" an extreme segment of the movement under Dr. Martin Luther King. She has since stated that the movement now must be fought under different means. Per haps, the ground has been laid for a coming conservative time that would span 35 years and nearly buy the last of the radical era. In watching VOTE many may sense an link to political activity and sentiment. VOTE are considered the most aggressive political or ganization in recent Chicago history. Could these people plant the seeds of dissent in the minds of the youth as escort the street of the community of a new street life. That notion was very real to the elected officials. VOTE are pictured with Congressman Danny Davis (center) and State Representative Con nie Howard. islation rights of ex-offenders. Mark Carter an organizer of VOTE says "We've been beating associate is Aaron McKinley proclaimed over the our drums, asking for police re Patterson arrested for loud speaker "They owe us, view boards, more jobs, better allegedly in proces 'What do we want? JOBS, housing and we are not shutting sion of drugs and When do we want them? up and going to lay still while the guns. (Story page 1). The crowd reply back to issues on our community are pil VOTE Spoke-person McKinley- ing up on our people. We under (Continued from page 1) They have unset meetings of Watkins reoccurrence of the Gov. Blagojevich, Mayor Rich law began at Alderman Toni NOW. A large crowd of 50 to 75 stand that the problem is elected community." ard Daley, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Preckwinkle office where a lot of people approached the construc officials." "All we are doing is bringing the Chicago Defender, and on chaos jumped off which lead to tion site With considerably mixed feel attention to issues that has been and on. Their confrontational Watkins being arresting accused Bart E. Beals, attorney for ings, VOTE is no difference than continually overlooked by the protests have made both seasoned of assaulting two police officers- VOTE says it is due to the vast those before them. During the status quo leadership and elected community activist and elected "We need jobs, we need home, un-employment roles in the low- late 80's and early 90's 21st Cen officials." officials affect the conscience of and we need the basic needs just income black communities and to tury VOTE, roused as a youth VOTE members have been community organizing. like every body else. Watkins the ex-offender dilemma of not movement that faded. Professor bringing aggressive action to all. Elected officials have called on said. "We still have families that having a job, housing or a chance Bob Sharks replied on VOTE. Even at times when other pro the FBI, the State's Attorney of need support." for a real life after serving time in "They are not thugs, they are not gressive organizers say their ac fice, and the Chicago Police to do Watkins made it perfectly clear prison the leaders are called gang bangers. They are ex- tions of bravery and sacrifice are what they can to stop the aggres how hard it is out here in the real thugs. Though, it comes at a cost. offenders that have served their noble and debatable, "They need sive nature of VOTE. Today, the world for ex-offenders and low- But, their actions have pro time and standing up for what to hold and fold then come back law has Watkins in Cook County income people to live.' Why duced an average of five (5) peo they know is the right thing to do. again", in their tactics. waiting for a sentence, from ac must we who are ex-offenders ple per day getting jobs. And has They (Preckwinkle) have to un VOTE has demonstrated at tions of Aid. Preckwinkle. And continue to serve time even when transform public policy from the derstand they are here and not Rainbow/PUSH vowing. "We are McKinley faces charges stem we get out? Dan Ryan construction to the leg going any where." the new Sheriffs in town," ming from Aid. Tillman. A close Community Capital Improvement JtL "Who's working end who's benefiting Community hearing held ear vey", going door to door taking th^Qssi^tunckiiin cj^'.vlJhi lier this year for Chicago's assessments from the people, 2004-08 Capital Improvement then holding community orga Plan (CIP), was a crucial oppor nizing meetings at Fernwood tunity to address improvement in United Methodist Church, 10057 neighborhoods under the City S. Wallace. VILLAGE For more information about the Office of Budget & Manage "This means first we must all VILLAGE INVESTMENT PROJECT ment. (OBM). come together, block by block, r INVESTMENT and if you are interested in CIP is an addition investment to practice cooperative econom becoming a mentor, please call us to the Aldermanic Menu. The ics and community develop at1~«««~»7S-S20S. Visit our website at funds are for major infrastruc ment. And that includes govern wrww.villagementor.org ture repairs or improvements. It ment and public officials must Email us at has a broader coverage of work practice cooperative economics ir»e>nter«»vlli*gementor.©rg such as: sewer and water line themselves. Stop letting other repairs or replacement; bridge benefit from our taxes. Our Outreach AN mentors and volunteers are committed to and viaduct repairs; commercial Black Caucus Chair Aid. Ed With the help of well-trained volunteer mentors, serving for a minimum of one year and are required streetscaping projects and indus Smith, on the Westside 27th to attend mandatory training and submit to trial street improvements; repair ward, said he is not speaking for thorough background checks. or construction of public facili what other aldermen do in their tW] operates a two-tiered program aimed ties such as libraries and health wards, but explains the work With, IMs programs include: clinics. that comes from the CIP is con Programs for youth ami young adults ages 18 to 21 The Exodus Renewal Society, tracted and awarded by the City Programs for youth 9—15 j Inc. ask, "Who's working in the government. "We (aldermen) do *s & Career development wards and who's benefiting not have no say in who gets the I mentors and speakers from these investments for our work, we (27 ward) informs the oaehing community". Chris Moore of city what work we have identi itions skills ERS points out his organization fied as a priority. donsibilitv MISSION STATEMENT has began taking steps to not Aid. Smith agreeing that there iu building To secure and promote the safety, well being only what are the needs of the should be more representation of j and independence of youth transitioning through community residents but to the the community doing public - Arts exposure and development die child welfare system of IHinois. - Money management boarder economics of commu work added that the community ffll VILLAGE INVESTMENT PROJECT nity residents working on the should express their concerns to Accessing community services Exedus Renewal Society, lie. projects. the city on fair representation in Social skills development 4510 South Michigan Avenue "We are not just concerned the work allocated in the wards. Chicago, HUnois 60653 with the $1.2 mil, the alderman But the community should be TELEPHONE 773/373-3205 Become a mentor! FACSIMILE 773/373-3295 aware of the qualification stan are in controlled. The TIF from Mentoring Styles: one-on-one 99th & Halsted to 127th & Hal- dards of doing business with the mentoring, husband aad vrtf e sted is targeted for millions of city and the qualified lowest partners, sibling mentoring, 10057 Soum Wallace Street the residents' taxes. We should bids gets the jobs Chicago. Illinois 60628 at least benefit from our own Copies of the proposed public TELEPHONE 773/779-7904 taxes." works plan are available for pub FACSIMILE 773/779-6951 Moore said the 9th and 34th lic inspection at all of the City's • The VIP operata* through a partnership between the ward is where Exodus start do public libraries Exodus Renewal Society. Institute for Family Development. ing "neighborhood drive-by sur and HabiMtative Systems Inch is parttoHy funded through a grant from the flBnois Department of Children and Femfty Services. mmmmmmmwmmwmwmwmmmmmmmmmmm South Street Journal August 18—31 Page 11 Kim Morreale, Public Informa The Dan Ryan Express "A slap in the face." tion Manager for IDOT noted that IDOT awarded $2 million to the When the Dan Ryan was first disbanded with $2.6 million commu cial service providers and agencies Chicago Urban League and United constructed over 40 years ago there only 5% of the nity outreach cam under IDOT to assist non-white Services of Chicago for onsite were probably no Black workers work contracted to paign to replace the workers to qualify for the jobs." jobs, contracts, training opportuni on the project. Today, the Commit Black contractors. Task Force in order to The federal IDOT budget of ties, and professional and financial tee to Save the Dan Ryan "That's a slap in increase more commu $430 million is targeted for the services. (CTSTDR), and later joined by the face, says, Ber nity involvement on Ryan construction in which the Vowing to keep the Task Force VOTE (Voice Of The Ex- nard Lloyd, of the Day Ryan devel governor said could translate into concerns active, "We are going to offenders) raised the concerns. Bronzeville opment, to over the infusion of $100 million or do our own monitoring," Said To ease community tension, Comm. Dev. Part shadow their recom more to DBE contractors and Lloyd. Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed a nership. And for mendations. firms. Preparation for reconstruc The Committee filed a Civil Task Force of African American mer chair of the "It's something that tion began in 2004 with major con Rights complaint to the U.S. De representation with the task of disbanded task we've been doing struction occurring 2005-2007. partment of Justice based on IDOT making recommendations to the force Gov. Rod Blagojevich dis since the beginning of IDOT award contracts to two discriminate on race and adverse Illinois Department of Transporta According to banded the Dan Ryan this project." Said African-American businesses for effects on minorities in communi tion. IDOT it was dis Task Force with only 5% IDOT, Secretary Tim the Dan Ryan project; Foster Elec ties," a representative of the Com The Taskforce presented 10 rec banded because the of the work on the project Martin. tric Group, Inc. $220,000 and mittee said. ommendations which resulted in Task Force for contracted to Black con IDOT has stated that Bouie Construction, Inc. a For more information contact: IDOT changed its goal to perma filed its duties. Not tractors. "That's a slap in their outreach goes $400,000 contract, Rochelle Williams Secretary Com nently close 12 Southside ramps implying if the or the face, says, Brenda beyond the Dan Ryan "Overall, blacks have received mittee to Save the Dan Ryan, 773- between 43rd and 76th Streets and der came from the Lloyd, former co-chair of project to working on less than 1/3 of all contracts 627-4474. Contractors wanting offered the cutback of closures Governor or not. the Task Force. projects related to awarded". Said Lloyd. "IDOT is information on the DBE certifica from 12 to 6 ramps. Charges and highway, airport and being allowed to give a blind eye tion process should contact the With many of the Task Force questions were raised by members transit construction. to our community". DBE Resource Center at 312-939- recommendations still not re of the Task Force that there was a "The community at large is eligi Martin also stress that the federal 1100 or IDOT's Office of Business solved, that included contracts and deliberately exclusion of black ble to receive free professional as government does to mandate keep and Workforce Diversity at 217- employment opportunities should workers on the development. And sistance and other areas focused on ing record of different minority 557-4593. be greater than 60 percent of the that IDOT enacted a "divide and business growth." Said Martin. "In groups. "Some people may not like community, the Task Force was conquer" premise. 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