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Daley's Hispanic Democratic Org. All Roads Lead to South Street Member Indicted th Prosecutors announced an indict ment in the inquiry of the hiring 13 Year Anniversary And Fundraiser practices of Mayor Daley's political organization. In this gutsy and bold move, the prosecutors indicted a Saturday, December 9th Hispanic Democratic Organization (HOD) coordinator for lying. The Hispanic Democratic Or ganization, a powerful street team for Mayor Daley, is being investi gated for hitting up city officials for jobs for the HDO. John Resa, a worker in the Water Management Department, pleaded not guilty to lying about seeking city jobs as \rewards for campaign workers. Hundreds of workers in the HDO received jobs with the city in those oh-so-desirable jobs in the water department and streets and sanita tion department. Resa was put on paid administrative leave following Follow the leaders, Cheryle Jack- derman Arenda Troutman; Rev. Al Bill "Dock" Walls and Clerk of the Year Anniversary and fundraising the indictment. Resa just returned to son, new president of the Chicago Sampson (ordained by Dr. Martin Circuit Court Dorothy Brown; Illi affair for The South Street Journal work for the city from disability Urban League; 3rd Ward Alderman Luther King, Jr); Morgan Carter nois State Senator Kwame Raoul; Newspaper. leave on November 15th as a watch Dorothy Tillman, Eddie Read, presi ("The World's Conversation and the list goes on and on, and we man. dent of The Black Independent Po Starter"); Park National Bank's Bill hope that many others will follow the (Continued on page 3) litical Organization; 20th Ward Al- Norels; Chicago Mayoral Candidates leaders and supporters to the 13th (Continued on page 8)
Community activist "Queen Sis Inside South Street ter" confronts a Chicago Police Officers after a man was shot by the police after he refused to drop his weapon. Another Police Shooting The CPD reported the incident occurred on 67th and Prairie where the police, two blocks away heard a shot. Upon arriving a man was seen fleeing and was ordered to stop and drop his weapon. After not responding, the po lice shot the man in the leg. About 50 community activists arrived countering police actions. During the press conference the CPD reported the incident justi fied. It was reported the man shot another man in the stom j>y Does CPS ach. "Last year around about this time there were 39 police shoot ings which was one less than this year," Pat Camden, spokes person for the Chicago Police Department said. "Since the beginning of this year, 40 people have been shot by police, 37 weapons have been recovered, and 15 of them were fatalities" added a spokes Unity or Bust person. Midway Movers: Who's Moving Who? The South Street Journal (SSJ) will begin an investigative series on the various levels of contracting and service provision opportunities that continually elude Black businesses.
The 2007 By Mark Allen Mayoral Election Associate Editor Page 9 A reader prompted SSJ to report on a se ries of the government moving contracts after they were watching the recent election night coverage that sparked how much business a an Dies in non Black moving company appears to have fl from government in majority Black service ustody of areas . With that the recent disclosures that even with almost 40% of the Chicago popula iverdale Police tion, that Blacks were still only receiving less than 9% of city contracts, and maybe less By Okema McLoyd than that from County and State government Edward Howard was arrested "Who's Moving Who.?" st month for domestic violence, It appears that Black people are still getting is long time girlfriend called far less of moving contracts while others )lice but didn't press any charges appear to be getting more of the moving con tracts. Questions raised why certain moving •ntinued on page 3) companies are getting more of the contracting (Continued on page 12) Midway Movers, a non-Black company located on 4100 W. Ferdinand has more business in Black areas than Blacks Page 2 November 30,2006 South Street Journal Fact& Commentary UnZi] Weekly UnZip it at SoStreeUournal@oal. Round lip of. Mayor Richard M. Daley and Mark Allen Police Superintendent Phil Cline rd unveiled the Chicago Police Depart 3 Ward Feature ment 's new bomb robots, which are on Alderman Tillman Coming capable of locating and disarming A few issues ago, it was reported that this re explosives from a safe distance. And porter would be doing a special one-on-one inter reports are even potential mayoral rd view with Incumbent 3 Ward Alderman Dorothy candidates. Tillman. Since that time I have received a number College Opportunity for Black of e-mails and phone calls from people giving me Males. Spread the word. Do You direction as to the kinds of questions and focuses that this in depth dialogue with Alderman Tillman Organzation local governments need to invest more in know any Black Males who are in paratransit services should take. Now I must also state for the record Senior high school who want to go that no particular candidate has approached me, but to college out of state for Free. The surely their respective Organizations Call For black Colleges are looking for future supporters have, and black male teachers and will send even those outside the Better Transit Service then to Universities/college for 4 ward who have an years free. This opportunity is for opinion, one way or Metro Seniors in Action, a organization that, recognized the need for older people to continue to be actively involved in males only. For more info call the Eugene T. another on whether Moore School of Education's 1-800-640-2657 or Alderman Tillman issues that directly affect them since 1974. and Neighborhood go to http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/ deserves another term Capital Budget Group (NCBG) a decade-old coalition of nearly as 3rd Ward Alderman. 200 community based organizations and local economic devel index.htm As I have tried to opment groups in Chicago dedicated to improving our Todd Stroger was upstaged by Republican respond to the support neighborhoods through well-planned, targeted public invest Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman's 12 year old ment, are calling on the government for better paratransit ser th ers of those who are candidates against Alderman son at his swearing in by former Alderman 4 Then , one of the other major challenges that this vice. Some communities and some types of riders get more and Ward and Mayoral candidate Timothy "Vote reporter faces is that after 30 years in this business calculator" Evans. And word is Todd was the of public service, I have developed a personal rela better service than others. Our transit justice coalition wants Dr. Roy Jones, Pace, CTA, and our other transit agencies to expand and im aldermen responsible for the Mayor given SSJ an Project Director tionship and opinion on most public officials and acknowledgement on its 13th year, page 8. those activists and organizers who offer themselves prove the quality of paratransit and "main line" public transpor for Call Me th MISTER Program an candidates. For the most part, I can have positive tation services. This means that the public must have a greater K&G Clothing Store, located at 2535 West 95 voice in transit service planning. The riding public deserves a Street in Evergreen Park is the latest clothing at Clemson Uni things to say just about everybody that wants to be a versity. candidate for various offices, and is why I have at voice in ensuring that both paratransit and main line transit are store where Mark S. Allen has gone to seek to this point, taken no partisan position on any candi accessible to all. upgrade his A key to creating equal access for all is to keep paratransit dacies, although I do have friends and associates wardrobe for services and transit fares on CTA affordable. Our transit justice who continue to ask me questions and 1 give the the new year. same answers to all. It's up to the particular candi coalition is calling for: No PACE paratransit fare increase and to restore the CTA cash transfer. So if you see dates to best use what all candidates, campaigns, Allen in some and supporters use to convince a majority of voters Our organizations and the riding public understand that to new garb, to decide who will actually be the one to be that keep fares affordable, our transit agencies need increased fund elected official for their respective areas. ing. While the State funding formula must be changed, other you can local governments need to invest more in paratransit and transit, So, thanks again to all those who have contacted thank part of too! Chicago and Cook County should increase their contribu me to give me their insights on what I should be his new look tions. City Hall could tap proceeds from the Chicago Skyway asking in a one-on-one interview with Alderman to Jackie and Downtown Parking Garages' leases. Developers should pay Dorothy Tillman. The land, the lots, the housing, Blue and an "Impact Fee" to help fund transit. The State should share its the dollars, the CHA, the Mayor, the specific plans clothing con Homeland Security funds and Medicaid funds. And RTA for the future, and all the other things that have been should work with me public and local governments to identify sultant Avon directed at me on this issue. other revenues that could be dedicated to paratransit and public Brown, an Alpha Phi Alpha Man who had no problems helping a Sponsors needed for new transportation. Kappa Alpha Psi man pick out parts of his new wardrobe. And we 're If Pace and CTA (and RTA and Metra for that matter!) want looking to K&G Store Manager Mike Boyd to strengthen this rela radio talk show on WBGX- more taxpayer dollars, then they must be more transparent tionship and their exposure in Chicago Grassroots community. about their budgets and their performance. The public deserves Look Good in the Hood by going by uThe Wood" clothing store in AM 1570 to have regular "report cards" on how well each paratransit the strip mall on 63rd & Damen. Phat Farm sweat suits that are now Thanks to C. Frances Parks of service provider and each CTA bus and rail route are perform on sale. "The Wood" will have their own ad in next weeks issue. A.A. & A Insurance Services ing. Look Good in the hood going by "The Wood" clothing store in the and Independent Southside Pace, CTA, and our other transit agencies must also be ac rd Allstate Insurance Agency countable for how the public's money is being spent. Any new mini mall on 63 and Damen. Tell them, "Mark Allen's family sent owner, Joe Ziegler, Jr, SSJ will funding should be targeted to expand and improve service to you." attempt to expand our outreach under-served areas and populations; and repair and maintain A recent Sun Times article revealed potential presidential candi to the public with the trial of a our existing infrastructure. Any major new capital projects date Illinois State Senator Barack Obama 's middle name is HUS new Monday night 2 hour night should go first to expanding the reach of transit into communi SEIN!, which Sen. John McCain, sees it amusing in his potential time talk show on the new 24 Southside Allstate ties that have been historically under-served! run for president as well. There is always sometime to remind the hour gospel radio station Insurance Agency To achieve this transit justice goal, the Illinois General As others you are not one of them. WBGX-AM 1570. Only with owner, Joe Ziegler, sembly should pass transit accountability reforms such as those Well CHA not only got rid of its former CEO Terry Peterson, but your financial support can we Jr is providing proposed under HB4663 and release the Illinois Auditor Gen be successful in expanding financial support eral's report on CTA, Pace, Metra & RTA to the public! over the past seven years it got rid of 4,200 employees, now with a for WBGX-AM 1570 For more information go to http://www.metroseniors.org/ or staff of 300 people, but yet CHA is spending $13 million on the Chi outreach (Continued on page 4) http://www.ncbg.org cago Police Department. Who or what are they policing. So much for the residents or former residents.
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E-mail: [email protected]. News service in association with: South Street Jonrnal November SO, 2006 Page 3 Man Dies in Custody Hispanic Democratic Organization of Riverdale Police By Okema McLoyd Member (Continuedfrom page I) Pastor's hair from time to time. Be- nor was she injured. Edward how side's being a part-time barber, Ed ever, died that same day of affixation ward worked at Mobile oil and even while in custody of Riverdale police. took on a third job for Christmas. For Indicted Edward's mom Teresa Howard just a moment during an interview says she received a call from her son with Mrs. Howard, I could hear brief (Continuedfrom page I) on that Monday night. She says Ed joy in her voice as she explained how Formed in or about the early ward told her that he needed some excited Edward was about the holi 1990s, the Hispanic Democratic Or one to pick him up the following days. ganization ("HDO") was a political morning from Cook County Court Edward's death is another con organization with hundreds of indi house in Markham, but he never troversial tragedy surrounding law vidual participants, many of whom made it there. enforcement officers. Right now, were City of Chicago employees. Rev. Al Sharpton is in New York About ninety minutes after Ed One of the leaders and principal or counseling and protesting for the ward called Mrs. Howard received a ganizers of HDO was Individual A, a family of an unarmed man shot to call from Riverdale Police telling her high-ranking City of Chicago death by police after leaving his Water Management Department worker and leader of the Hispanic Democ that Edward tried to hang himself. ("City") official. She was told that he was in an ambu bachelor party. In Atlanta an eighty ratic Organization John Resa was indicted for lying. ABC film clip HDO supported political candi lance and that medics were trying to two year old grandmother was killed dates in a variety of campaigns, in (the "individual HDO participants"). coming to campaigns. Once you tell revive him. Edward died the day by police who were serving a warrant cluding City aldermanic, City may During these years, the head of HDO them they ain't nothing in there, before his son's tenth birthday. He at the wrong address. Recently cases oral, Illinois state representative, Southeast assisted individual A in they're going to take off on you. And had been working extra hours to save of women being raped by law en Illinois state senate, suburban Chi coordinating HDO Southeast activi a lot of people come and go, and 6 to money to buy his son birthday gifts forcement officers while incarcerated cago, statewide and federal cam ties. Individual B, was a City em keep them around, you got to tell and for the holidays. Riverdale police have been reported. Rev. Sharpton paigns. For the individual candidates ployee and a close associate of Indi them what they want to hear. And told the family it was suicide but, one and other activist arc pushing for selected to receive HDO support vidual A. that's how you kept, I'm a salesman, who knew Edward believes he killed federal laws to protect citizens from ("HDO-selected candidates"), typi Generally, in HDO Southeast, the and that's what I do. So I sell myself himself. bad policing. Citizens want police cally, individual HDO participants specific political directives, whether to them just like they sell themselves The Howard's are eager to see prosecuted when they kill sense performed voter outreach efforts on related to field work activities or for a candidate. the autopsy report or video footage lessly. behalf of the HDO-selected candi fundraising efforts, were dissemi from the lock up area where Edward It goes without saying the How Q: So you lied? date. The voter outreach efforts nated through a hierarchical system. A: Yes. was held. Many police departments ard family is having a very hard time (otherwise known as "field" activi That is. Individual A, typically Q: A lot? view and record the lock up area's in dealing with this. Like many families ties) included, among other efforts, through Individual B, informed John A: Yes. their stations. Typically, items that who've lost loved ones, the holiday registering voters, obtaining signa Resa, the defendant, knowingly made can be used to cause bodily harm are season is especially rough. The Q: Okay, so you routinely told tures from registered voters on nomi false material declarations by stating, taken from prisoners to prevent such Thanksgiving holiday wasn't cele them that you were trying to assist nating petitions, delivering campaign in substance, the following: tragedies from occurring. Rather brated in the Howard home this year them in employment, but you literature door-to-door, soliciting City Q: Did you ever talk to [Individual never once did? Howard angered police and they used and they aren't making any plans for service requests from potential voters B] or [Individual A] about a job re A: Yeah. excessive force causing his death or Christmas. Edward was looking for during canvassing efforts, and pro lated request that any of these Q: My question, sir, is did you Edward himself became over ward to spending the holiday season viding election-day assistance. [individual HDO participants], any ever, your testimony under oath is whelmed with emotion and commit with his family and friends. Why In addition to these field efforts, request that they had, did you ever you never once, never once, for ted suicide, Riverdale police are would he kill himself? Everyone participants in HDO were solicited to pass that on orally to [Individual B] any of these [individual HDO par responsible. He was in their custody. wants to know what really happened make financial contributions to sup or [Individual A]? ticipants], actually went to Teresa Howard says she is not inside Riverdale police station that port HDO and also to support HDO- A: No. [Individual B] or [Individual just a parent to her children; she's night. Has anything like this hap selected candidates. Q: Never once? A] ...and tried to assist them in also their friend. She believes she pened before? Was this tragedy self According to court transcripts, A: Never once. getting a job or a promotion or an knows all there is to know about her inflicted or caused by police? Was it operationally, HDO was divided into Q: So your testimony here under overtime benefit, anything at all? kids, willing to admit the good and recorded on surveillance cameras in three geographic divisions, generally oath is that you might have told [the A: No. bad, she says this isn't something the lock up area? Riverdale police known as HDO North, HDO South individual HDO participants that you Q: But you are also telling this that he would do. She says Edward were unavailable for comment. The and HDO Southeast. During its peak had passed on their job-related re Grand Jury that you routinely told has been in trouble before and had no Howard family has hired an investi years of operation, from the mid quest], but in fact you never did? them that you were doing such reason to be afraid. She said he was gator and hopes that law enforcement 1990s through approximately 2004, A: Right. things, n't too upset when he called, under is conducting an internal investiga HDO Southeast had as many as 500 Q: Tell us sir, what's the point of A: Yeah. the circumstances. Edward had been tion as well. individual participants who per that? Q: -and that was all a lie. going to church. He even cut his formed political work on behalf of A: To keep them going. Excuse my A: Yes. one or more HDO selected candidates French, bullshit them, to keep them (Continued on page 6)
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We need why some people succeed Multi faceted after school justice in public transit. your financial pledge and com and others don't? pre program for young adoles Keynote Speaker: Rev. mitment today by calling 773- sented by Karyn Petti- Dec. 6-7 cents. Field trips, book Calvin Morris, Ph. D, Ex grew, Thoughts Are Pow 373-7000 or your contribution Chicago Public Schools discussions, computer ecutive Director, Commu erful, Thoughts Create, directly to the newspaper at 449 training, drama instruction, will be sponsoring their th nity Renewal Society, re You Can Have The Life East 35 Street, Chicago, Illinois annual parent involvement monthly allowances and spected leader from the You Dream Of Empower 60616 The target start date is the more. 435 E. 35th St. 773- conference, "The Power st 1960's movement, King ment, Audience Participa 1 Monday in January, 2007 only written by Useni Eugene of Parents", at McCor 9 2 4-9802, College preparatory High tion, Q&A, Random Intui if we secure the additional spon Perkins, Music Score by mick Place, Lakeside Cen www.openbookprogram.org. School, 4445 So. Drexel tive Readings, Drawing for sorship needed. Please me di Anthony Llorens, directed ter, 2301 S. Lake Shore Neleh Artistic Expres Blvd. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Free Gifts, Networking & rectly for more sponsorship infor by Tyla Abercrumbie, Mu Drive from 8am-2pm on sions Celebrates Chi Sponsored by: Metro Sen More!!! Time: 6 PM - 8 mation and show details. sic Direction by Keith "1" both days, and include cago Artists Month. An iors in Action and NCBG's PM/Arrive Promptly, 1 Austin, Choreographed by keynote speakers Bill New "Black" Power Exhibition Illustrating "The Campaign For Better East Superior Suite 307, Bobby Andrews. For more Cosby, Mayor Richard M. Spirit of Sankofa" Reach Transit (CBT). For more $25.00 Advance/$30.00 Summit Needed for information please call Daley, CPS Board Presi ing Beyond Boundaries. In information call 312-253- Door , RSVP/MORE 773-752-3955. dent Rufus Williams, and Englewood October, 250 exhibitions 0641 or 312-939-7198 ext. INFO: Call 773-233-9214. various workshops and It is time to have much more of emerging and estab 3 8 6 8. Guest Presenter, Ehryck planning ses focus on what is happening in lished artists, openings, www.metroseniors.org or F. Gilmore, is a Certified Thur.;*0 sions.addition, Bill Cosby terms of Black empowerment in demonstrations, tours, www.bettertransit.com Hypnotherapist, Life Englewood. There are too many open studios and A Celebration of Women will be leading a men-only mixed signals coming when we neighborhood art walks Join Southwest Women discussion group on De Teacher nominations th see more press events talking take place at galleries, Working Together and cember 6 from 4-7pm. close For 2007 Golden about how other ethnic groups cultural centers and arts other professional women The conference is FREE Apple Awards, Nomina are in fact receiving more con buildings throughout the who desire to empower (lunch included) but par tions will close December tracts for the rebuilding of Engle city. Neleh Artistic Expres and inspire all women for ticipants are strongly 1 for the 2007 Golden wood than that of Black people sions Lake Meadows Shop an evening of motivation encouraged to register in Apple Awards for Excel by which much of the major ping Center 3467 S. King and a celebration of advance to guarantee lence in Teaching. To be building and rebuilding plans Drive women. Speaker Sheila admittance. Stop by your eligible for the 22nd an were allegedly designed. We Perry, Executive Director local school for official nual awards, nominees have too many of our Black men Southwest Women Work registration forms or call must be full-time class and women not having enough Ii r- Dec, 15 ing Together. 6845 S. 773.553-1400 for further room teachers currently legitimate income opportunities THE LAST Bronzeville Western Avenue Chicago, information. teaching in grades 9 for themselves and their families, Art District Third Friday IL 60636. 5:00pm— through 12 at an Illinois so we should have no excuse in 8:00pm. To RSVP, please Trolley Tour. public or non-public school our fight to make sure that every contact Veronica Spring Thup., Dec. 7 located in Cook, DuPage, opportunity is sought to increase field at 773.737.2500 ext. RTA Community Meet Kane, Lake or Will county. the number of Black people with 249 or vspring- ings/Budget Hearings Nominees also must be contracts and employment oppor [email protected] Schedule CHICAGO, committed to continue tunities for the Black people of South The RTA is seeking teaching for at least two Englewood. We need to have public input regarding the years after receiving the more public Black summits that FriDecl Moving Beyond Conges award. we can report in the papcrthe Protect Yourself. Protect tion strategic planning Black community of Englewood. Your Loved Ones. Get Ten award winners will process, and regarding Coach, Empowerment Your Flu Shot This Fall! receive a paid sabbatical the proposed operating Coach, Intuitive Coun 2006 Flu Shot Clinics. All to study tuition-free at and capital program and clinics are open 9:00 am- Northwestern University, a selor, and Author. 3:00 pm. 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"You could have a clash of the classes in the black community, between the middle-class Cosby Does CPS audience Cosby would tend to attract and the low-income families in the schools," said John (Continuedfrom page I) 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday is planned for boys and Paul Jones, a parent and Englewood community Chicago Public Schools officials hope to use teens in 6th through 12th grades and their fa activist who plans to attend. Cosby's star power to help pull a record number thers, uncles, guardians and mentors. Others think Cosby's emphasis on self- of families to the district's annual parent in Doors open for the earlier parent session at 9 reliance and no excuses is needed to help today's volvement conference. a.m. black youths take advantage of the opportunities At the same time, board president Rufus Wil "If we are going to close the [racial achieve provided by the civil rights movement. liams, who lobbied for the Cosby appearance, ment] gap in education, we have to elevate the Phillip Jackson, executive director of The plans to use the entertainer's message of per importance of education. Education is as impor Phillip Jackson, Bill Crosy Black Star Project, which encourages families, sonal responsibility as a strategy to improve tant as breathing," Williams said. executive director of especially fathers, to get involved in their chil poor academic performance, especially among Though Williams strongly supports Cosby's The Black Star Project dren's education, said his group is urging parents boys, in the predominantly African-American message and presence as a role model for young to attend the conference—no matter what they school district. Black males have the highest African-American men, some of Cosby's re Philadelphia housing development, as an elitist think about Cosby. dropout rates in the Chicago schools. "We have marks have spurred controversy over the last millionaire who does not recognize the effect of After Cosby speaks Wednesday, a series of to grab our young men and elevate them," said two years. The debate began in 2004 when institutional racism, poverty and prejudice on Chicago Public Schools parent workshops will Williams. "We are not ignoring our young Cosby harshly criticized neglectful black fathers some of the blacks he criticized. be offered Thursday in Spanish and English. The women. We will get there. But we need to deal and blacks who used ungrammatical English, Some in the community think the debate that topics range from how to help children with a with [the young men] first." among other behavior, at an event commemorat may erupt at the conference over Cosby's re science project to how to go back to college. Cosby will offer an unusual after-school ses ing the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's marks could distract from the district's message "The goals of this conference are bigger than sion for boys and men after he speaks to the Brown vs. Board of Education decision. that parents must be involved and support their Bill Cosby," Jackson said. "He isn't going to be wider parent audience earlier in the day. Both Cosby then took his message on the road, children's education. the solution. The solution will be when men on events are free and on a first-come, first-served holding forums on family and education in De One community organizer fears that the low- the block step up." basis at McCormick Place Lakeside Center. troit, Los Angeles and other cities. income parents whom the conference needs to Chicago school officials encourage anyone The after-school session on how to be a re Since then, scholar Michael Eric Dyson and motivate may be turned off if they interpret interested in attending any part of the conference sponsible man is open to all races. The talk from others have criticized Cosby, who grew up in a Cosby's remarks as "finger-wagging" or per- to call 773-553-1400. 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(Continuedfrom page 3) Tillman also denied that the stat City Council con Under fire from a political rival, Q: to keep them coming in- ues were designed to increase the firmed Illinois State Aid. Dorothy Tillman (3rd) angrily A: Right. Senate Assistant defended her decision to use more value of the property that she and her children own. Q: —because you're a sales Majority Leader than $200,000 of her annual allot man? ment for street, alley and sidewalk Miguel del Valle as Alderman Stone to A: Right. improvements on four bronze stat the city's first His Q: You also understood that a utes of musicians heralding the Chi panic clerk. Seek Re-Election number of your people received cago Blues District. Mell Monroe, Sen. Del Valle Speaking to an enthusiastic gath career service motor truck driver who runs an executive search firm was once known for ering of supporters, Alderman jobs over the years, correct? said " you're not allowed to pay your his progressive posi Stone announced his intent to seek A: Correct. mortgage with taxpayers' money. tions at odd with re-election at the What's Cooking Q: And its also your testimony Mayor Richard M. You can't pay your car note or your Restaurant in the Lincoln Village personal bills. She owns the that however they got it, it had Daley Hispanic Chicago City Clerk Candidates newly appointee Mi- Shopping Center. absolutely nothing to do with uel Del Valle and Sal| Johnson building she's in [at 4645 S. King dedicated my council members 9 y Dr.]. Her daughter runs a busi anything you did on their behalf? praised the Mayor's' career to working A: Correct. ness [in the 47th Street Mar hard and fighting appointment of del Valle to replace where she served as the Director of ketplace]. The sculp for the people of Jim Laski, who was forced to re the Mayor's Office of Inquiry and WHEREAS, in truth and fact, as tures are just a way to the 50th Ward. I signed as city clerk in February be Information. Under the direction of defendant JOHN RESA then well improve her own prop plan to continue fore pleading guilty to taking bribes the late Mayor, Ms. Johnson and her knew: a. On multiple occasions erty values and make working hard to make the in Chicago's Hired Truck program. staff developed the City of Chicago's during his tenure as Political Coor this the gateway to 50th Ward a great place to live and Del Valle's appointment takes effect first Computerized Information and dinator, RESA talked with Individ Bronzeville." work. 1 look forward to working Dec. 1, and he will face an election to Complaint system. ual A or Individual B about job- with the people of the 50th Ward and the post in 2007. One oppentant is Del Valle's confirmation comes 'We have culture' Although the related requests of individual HDO serving as their Alderman. I am de Sally Johnson two weeks after Daley's appointment sculpture expense is unusual and not participants; b. On multiple occa voted to our Ward and our commu "It's a happy day for Hispanic poli of an African-American woman, included in designated menu prices, sions during his tenure as Political nity," said Stone. tics," said Aid. George A. Cardenas Stephanie Neely, as the city's interim Tillman said it's perfectly legitimate. Coordinator, RESA passed on job- (12th). treasurer. While Daley hasn't offi "They use menu money for those Alderman Stone represents the related requests of individual HDO Aid. Billy Ocasio (26th) said del cially declared he's running for re blue light [surveillance cameras], 50th Ward of Chicago, Illinois. His participants to Individual A or Indi Valle was "someone who has worked election next year, he was scheduled don't they? Of course we use menu ward encompasses part of the North vidual B; c. On multiple occasions in all the communities, not just the to hold his first fundraiser. money for statues. We have a right Side and includes some of the most during his tenure as Political Coor to do that," Tillman said. Latino community." Del Valle grew After the council meeting, Daley diverse areas of the City of Chicago. dinator, RESA went to Individual A up in Chicago's West Town and responded to the results of Tuesday's "Would you rather see, up and Alderman Stone was first elected to or Individual B and tried to assist Humboldt Park neighborhoods and elections. "I think it's been a great down King Drive and 47th Street, the city council in 1973 and has been individual HDO participants in ob has represented the 2nd District since victory all the way down," he said. blue lights instead of culture? Blue representing the 50th Ward ever taining job-related benefits; and d. 1987. Del Valle said he will resign "The Democratic Party has opened its lights say, 'Don't come here. Don't since. Alderman Stone is Vice- On multiple occasions during his from the General Assembly. wings." have economic development. Don't Mayor of the City of Chicago, Chair tenure as Political Coordinator, grow because we have man of the City Council Committee Sally Johnson is President of Chicago Daley acknowledged problems RESA made efforts on behalf of crime.' [Wouldn't you rather] say, on Buildings and serves on the Com Architectural Windows, construction with the voting process, which he said individual HDO participants in em 'We have music. We have culture'?" mittees of Budget and Government firm is also a candidate for City would be investigated. 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I know of no instrumentality more effective than the press." -Frederick Douglass All Roads Lead to State Representative Elga TS-«'C South Street Jeffries; 17th Ward Alder- manic candidate Tyrone ThJMLe progra Focus"m wil. l address four area's: Social, politi De'Andre Hawthorne; Will and Bruce Crosby; Har cal. Economics and the Media. old Lucas: Ziff Sistruck; Larry Hayes; Michael A promise to keep the original purpose of the news Jones; Lorna Barnes; Pastor Reginald Parks: John paper true to representing the interest of the people. Blair: John Woodson; Keith Whitley; Joann In planning our program, we extend this invitation to Blackmon; Wanda Carter; Richard Blackmon; John you in retrospective tracing the first twelve years of Paul Jones; Maurice Coverson; Earl Calloway (who South Street Journal with the return to Bronzeville in will be performing); Arene Jones; Beauty Turner; support of economic endeavors and our agenda for 3rd Ward Aldermanie candidate Pat Dowell; and Nat 2007 as we have become a weekly newspaper. Thompson the author of "Policy Kings" whom the This event takes place this Saturday. December theme of the gala is tailored; 9th. beginning with a reception from 5:00 PM - 6:00 Thirteen years has been a memorable community PM at the Prince Mason Hall, located at 809 East experience, a legacy of the press, and the desire to 42nd Street (Cottage Grove). energize our responsibility for the future. Please join The program and dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. us as we continue the important work of SSJ by com The costs for the event is only $50.00 and includes a mitting to be present and placing a commemorating subscription to The South Street Journal. advertisement and/or a writing of yours regarding There is much to celebrate, as this event has a SSJ for the upcoming book on the newspaper in col number of significant highlights including, 13 years laboration Columbia University of New York' this under the leadership of Ron Carter as publisher and will appear in our December 7th issue. editor; the addition of veteran political activist Mark S. Allen as Associate Editor and his celebration of 30 "straight" years in public service on a local state, and national level; the papers new expanded office space at 449 East 35th Street; now going from a bi-weekly to 35,000 weekly circulation; new South Suburban Division. Even though we ***«* or «•• have been a serious ct-rt or critic of the admini 2006 stration of Mayor DttcemW" OOJ.*"* Richard M. Daley, we »1C«**» received official con gratulations from Mayor Daley saying that "The South Street fOift** Journal is an important .source of information for r,tv ot Chic*0- ., ggrfl II V* countless Chicagoans. For thirteen years, it has pro and o /\s MBV°< 1 Street • vided political, economical, , Sou" con^8tl°nS cultural and other valuable \0<- • Street Jou insights to readers. I con gratulate the staff of the ~TT~~&Sgg&8&~YOVH South Street Journal for your December 4,1969. That Unforgettable ot across seas, nor in Nazi Germany, but on the west side Morning - of Chicago, 1L. Thirty-seven That evening Fred Hampton and years ago the U.S. government via the Fred Hampton several Party members including Chicago Police Department enacted one William O'Neal came home to the of many brutal attacks on the Black Dec 4,1969: The Death Of A Panther BPP Headquarters after a political Power movement of the 60's. education class. O'Neal volun The 21 year old charismatic Deputy teered to make the group dinner. Chairman Fred Hampton and 22 year old He slipped a large dose of se Defense Captain Mark Clark, of the cobarbital in Fred's kool-aid and Black Panther Party, were assassinated in left the apartment around 1:30am, cold blood. The over 99 rounds fired a little while later, Fred fell asleep. upon them. Seven survivors were in the Around 4:30am on December 4, apartment and were victims of trumped 1969 the heavily armed Chicago up charges, including Chairman Fred's 8 Police attacked the Panthers' apart 1 /2 month pregnant wife/comrade Akua ment. They entered the apartment Njeri fna Deborah Johnson. by kicking the front door down and then shooting Mark Clark pointblank in the chest. Clark was red Hampton was a high school sleeping in the living room with a student and a promising leader shotgun in his hand. His reflexes when he joined the Black Panther F responded by firing one shot at the Party at the age of 19. His status as a police before he died. That bullet leader grew very quickly. He was in in was then discovered to be the only volved in a lot of activities to improve the shot fired at the police by the Pan black community in Chicago. He main thers. Their automatic gunfire tained regular speaking engagements and entered through the walls of Fred organized weekly rallies at the Chicago A Fred Hampton Chairman and Bobby Rush (left) Minister of and his pregnant girlfriend's room. federal building on behalf of the BPP. ti Defense of the Black Panther Party Fred was shot in the shoulder. He worked with a free People's Clinic, b taught political education classes every morning at 6am, and launched a community Then two officers entered the bedroom and shot Fred at pointblank in his head to ri control of police project. Hampton was also instrumental in the BPP's Free Break make sure that he was dead, and no longer a so-called menace to society. It has been se fast Program. Hampton had the charisma to excite crowds during rallies, he was said that one officer stated, "he's good and dead now." The officers then dragged is suppose to be appointed to the Party's Central Committee. His position would have Fred's body out of his bedroom and again open fired on the members in the apart b been Chief of Staff if he did not have an untimely death on the evening of December ment. The Panthers were then beaten and dragged across the street where they were 4, 1969. arrested on charges of attempted murder of the police and th Events Leading up to aggravated assault. The incident also wounded four other P< Panther members se The Death of Fred Hampton The Big Conspiracy m The social climate of the late 1960s was definitely not Immediately after the incident FBI, CPD, and state attor if on Hampton's side. The government was not supportive ney Hanrahan started their cover-up. They showed false Ti of any radical political organization, and in fact turned re-enactments on TV, fabricated photographic evidence, za out to be downright suspicious at any attempt to challenge and went as far as making a fake investigation. Hanrahan CI or change the status-quo. Discriminating against the black had the audacity of saying, "We wholeheartedly commend rij community was the norm. When word of a "Days of the police officers bravery, their remarkable restraint and foi Rage" rally came to the government's attention, it was discipline in the face of this vicious Black Panther attack, W known that some members of the BPP supported this and we expect every decent citizen of our community to do ye "attack on the pig power structure." Allegedly, Fred likewise." ha Hampton and the majority of the Chicago Panthers did The members of the Black Panther Party did not take hi{ not support this rally, but to the FBI they were guilty by this incident lightly. They immediately opened up the association. This information, combined with the general apartment to the public to show the brutality of the police. Rit suspicion the government had of the BPP, and Fred's A later investigation found that no more than four bullets litt powerful speaking and organizing skills, made Fred left the Panther's apartment while approximately two hun cri Hampton a wanted man. The Federal Bureau of Investiga dred entered the apartment. As explained by this resource, wa tion saw Hampton as a threat to society that needed to be there are many inconsistencies in the accounts of what trei eliminated. really happened Hampton and Clark were murdered. ing Fellow Panther, Willam O'Neal was recruited by the FBI and. conspired with the The civil trial was the longest civil lawsuit in the history of the United States of 1st J Chicago Police Department (CPD) to spy on Hampton. America according to the National People's Democratic Uhuru Movement (NPDUM). lea Upon him giving information about the Panthers daily itinerary his felony charges Despite a ridiculously long trial, not one officer spent a day in jail. Fred Hampton's fact were dropped. His job was to serve as a bodyguard of Hampton and director of the murder has never been vindicated, other than through speaking engagements, accusa the Chapter's security. He was suppose to notify the FBI of the Panther's apartment floor tions of government wrong-doing on the web, and literature published on the subject. raa plan and how many residents lived in the apartment. When the FBI got its informa One would hope that the passing of time and increased social awareness has Tht tion a raid was authorized by the state attorney Hanrahan. FBI special agents sent a changed behavior in this country enough to prevent something like this from happen rept memo to J. Edgar Hoover stating that "a positive course of action (was) being ef ing again. Sadly, accusations of conspiracies past and present seem to surface daily. plai fected under the counterintelligence program." These violations of Civil Rights endanger the freedom of all Americans and the integ toB rity of the structures that govern us. Suppressing those who express controversial app ideas are suppressing the voices of justice. Motivated by fear, oppressing these voices Maj oppresses the voices of all Americans. to si November 30, 2006 Page 8 From l lit* Publisher Unity or Bust Ron Carter, Publisher and Editor he Chicago Mayor's ment a plan to bring the Black com Daley's reelection, despite the agenda Race in 2007, Useless munity more economic resources, or candidate from the Black commu calls for unity? even when Blacks were a majority of nity. T the population of Chicago. There are There's a new generation of eligible As the race for Chicago Mayor elec tion begins to take place, the concern other ethnic groups who have effec voters out here who seem to be just before the black community is de tive organized economic empower waiting to see how these three fac manding the leadership to mount a ment for their communities notwith tions play it self out up until the Feb serious political agenda to the vital standing if it were a Black or White ruary elections, as they remain unde issues facing it and resolutions possi Mayor. White communities did not cided. ble to a Black candidate. stop lobbying and organizing for the So which way do one go? Who are the spokes people for economic or political empowerment South Street Journal, in suggesting these troubled times and by what ap for their communities when Mayor a united front to challenge the incum pointment were they crowned? As Washington or Mayor Sawyer was in bency of Mayor Daley, seeks to rally seen in the past, those who are the power. the efforts of all African Americans most vocal do not automatically qual Listening to the who support Daley living in Chicago to slate a single ify to become the stewards of change. and understand why they have chosen candidate for the office of Mayor, They is no sign of a potential organi to support his reelection. On the same rather Mayor Daley is a better candi zation who can continue to move note, others support Circuit Court date or not. Chicago forward biding time for the Clerk Dorothy Brown and Bill Only by unifying efforts behind a right man or woman to lead a charge "Dock" Walls and understanding why single viable candidate will African for change or is it due for a change. they each support and believe in their Americans have a serious chance of Williams 'Dock' Walls started three respective candidates. not challenging each other in the years ago and now Dorothy Brown Is this a new version of the old Saw status quo of the biggest political have declared her run for the city's yer/Evans debate that split the Black division in Chicago. highest office. community, that even when Sawyer However, in any kind of analysis of Even with the Chicago Mayor was the only candidate, just enough the upcoming race to City Hall it ap Richard M. Daley dynasty under so Evans supporters didn't help and Saw pears the most relevant question fac little scrutiny by elected officials, with yer lost; then when Evans was the ing voters is, should there be another criminal allegations reaching all the only candidate. black politic organization in Chicago way to the Mayor so firmly en So here were are with today's real such as the Hispanic Democratic Or trenched in bidding, contracting, zon question. If Dorothy Brown were the ganization that is now functioning as ing and hiring are questionable at best. only Black candidate, would each of the once Chicago Black United Co Is the African American community Bill "Dock" Walls supporters enthusi Perhaps it is a duty to shake things learning anything from the various astically support Brown in the manner up, if for no other reason than to bring factions as it relates to what should be that they do Walls? Or if Bill "Dock" a greater level of transparency to the the strategy in the upcoming Mayors Walls became the only Black candi governing of Chicago. And perhaps, race. date, would the supporters of Dorothy in the process, bring even more people The late mayor Harold Washington Brown support Walls in the manner to the table to dine on what this city repeated over and over that "it was the that they do Brown? Only those who has to offer. plan, and not the man" when it came honestly know the players in both of Perhaps it is time, but it cannot to Black empowerment, but it does the camps now can truly answer that. happen unless the community can all appear that have followed behind And that doesn't even speak to the pull together and present a united Mayor Washington have not been able large numbers of Black people that front the first week of January. Later to successfully develop and imple have voted over and over again, in than that Unity will be a bust, it will higher and higher numbers for Mayor be too late. ,« • *;,'•• '"•*»<*-••*•'<»«'.mi0» •«fr«»«»»r';U*-V»».».— .-. . .-,. «'*••. Dear Editor your negligence you failed to monitor the Chicago Police Depart ment. By not voting against the city budget that allocates more than On torture five billion dollars to fund an entity of city government, the Chicago Police Department, until the concerns and outcry of the community To The Following Aldermen/ were addressed, you sanctioned police torture. Women: In order for the community to hear from its elected officials, Black People Against Police Torture will hold three community Manny Flores, Madeline Haithcock, Town Hall Hearings to have you address the following concerns: 1. Dorothy Tillman, Toni Preckwinkle, Les lie Hairston, Freddrenna Lyle, William Stop compensation for Burge's Beavers, Anthony Bcalc, John Pope, defense. 2. Stop Payment of Burge's James A. Balcer, George Cardenas, Frank pension. 3. Proper adjudication of Olivo, Theodore thomas, Shirley Coleman, the torture victims who remain Latasha Thomas, Thomas Murphy,and incarcerated. Howard Brookins, Jr. Establish a vehicle that will re As you are aware, this past summer pair the lives of more than 200 Special Prosecutors Edward Egan and hundred victims who were tortured and wrongly accused under then Robert Boyle released a report document *-->.... ing two decades of police torture but said Commander Jon Burge and remain that "regrettably, we have concluded that traumatized to this day. the stature of limitations would bar any L The dates for the hearings are De prosecution of any offenses our investiga cember 9, 2006, January 13 and tion has disclosed." You are also aware February 10, 2007. The first hear that the City of Chicago continues to pay ing will be held at Jacob Carruthers private attorneys for Burge's defense and Center For Inner City Studies lo fight the appeals of torture victims who cated at 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. at remain behind bars. Black People against .*, 1.00 p.m. Police torture and its allies are adamantly ^ .... Citizens of Chicago opposed to the millions of dollars spent United American Progress Associa defending Jon Burge and demand that the tion City of Chicago initiate reparations for the victims of torture. As legislators with fiduciary responsi bilities, we feel that you have been negli gent in your duties to protect the citizens of Chicago. In •H Abolish the "N" Word I etters To Thside in epubli Editoc housing and almosr t all of the mothers who participate Coleman (16th Ward) until recently. (Note: Rohar worked as a sub-contractor on the Dan in our parenting Welfare-to-Work program are receiving welfare. We were informed that our alder Ryan Expressway for Walsh Construction). Pass the This year's holiday celebration will be held Saturday, December man wants to put Wal-Mart on the word we need to hear from black landscaping that bid 16, 2006 at the Woodlawn Community Center in Robbins, IL, and same 8.8 acres of land that we want on work from 2000 thru 2006 for the Chicago Public we're asking your help to make this event a success. We are accept to put our project on. Our position is Schools. Last, many communities and other elected ing monetary donations as well as toys, food, drinks and gift bags. that both projects can fit on the officials have contacted us about locating the REIT We will have over 175 women and children attending this event. same land. There will need to be project to their community. Our youth range in age from one (1) month to 15 years old. adjustments by all parties involved. It would be a tremendous lost to the Englewood Com Women's Resource Assistance Program, Inc. Your contribution will reach many people in need during this As many of you witness the disgust munity if this project was moved to another community season of hope and giving. If you would like to make a contribution ing fight over the BIG BOX ORDI because of the Non -Sense that is taking place in or have questions, please contact Janice Culbreath, Business Man NANCE it really was a major dis Englewood. Consider that there are nearly 1,400 busi ager at (708) 339-9727 or email: [email protected]. All traction. First and foremost govern nesses in the 60621 and 60636 zip codes, blacks own checks should be made payable to WRAP. ment shouldn't be in the business of less than 140 businesses in our community, 383 WRAP Supporters: Thank you for making this holiday warm and bright. trying to regulate what a private churches and unemployment around 40 - 50%. company pays its employees by Dear Editor; Sincerely, THIS PROJECT is overwhelming supported by the instituting criteria that only pertains The Women's Resource Assistance Program, Inc. is a not-for- Ms. Rhilender Wilson community. So why are we being held up. to certain businesses. Our response profit community based organization that provides intervention and Executive Director MAYORAL AND ALDERMANIC ELECTIONS is the ordinance had nothing to do prevention programs that arc designed to increase the educational ARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007. MARK with improving Black Wealth, Leg ind personal development of women and-their families. WRAP YOUR CALENDERS (KEEP THE ABOVE IN acy or Black Businesses Ownership: offers Welfare-to-Work employment training and job placement Englewood Issues: MIND) it only pertain to jobs. programs, HIV/AIDS education and testing, Bi-lingual education, EJVOQO emergency funds for rent and utility, individual and family counsel Walmart Vs. Black owned The National Black Chamber of Special Congrats to our Banking and Finance Chair ing, and youth life-skills education and prevention services. Dear Editor; Commerce and the Englewood Black man William "Wil" Burch through his foundation Every year we host a holiday event for the families who are en Chamber has joined forces to go after I (Chicago Family Foundation) fed nearly 400 people in the There are serious issues facing the development of Englewood/ ' \ LJ rolled in our various programs by providing them with toys, dinner West Englewood. A few months ago we proposed a $85 million front companies and their sponsors. community on THANKSGIVING DAY. Stay tuned for and food baskets. The holidays are always a strenuous time for dollar 20 storymixed use development (60 commercial locations The NBCC will sponsor lawsuits his winter coat drive and Christmas food drive. Mr. Burch people from a low economic background. Americans who live be and 60 condos, rooftop restaurant and indoor track) for our commu against both the sponsors and the a 31 year old businessman and community activist is do low the poverty line (a horrifying $14,630 for a family of three) nity. Currently there are about 402 black people waiting to join our front companies for civil damages ing great things in Englewood and West Englewood. (Mr. ba\ e the same dreams, hopes, and aspirations as those fortunate community trust. (Note the trust will own the and lost work. Burch wrote a grant and coordinated the entire develop ment of only the second playground built in Englewood in enough never to worry about food, rent or the cost of going to see a building). We proposed our building to be We will fight on your behalf. Con A couple of the last 10 years, nearly 300 volunteers help build the doctor. What they don't have are opportunities or understanding. located across from the new $256 Ken- tact Revin Fellows Outreach Coordi months ago the Chi playground). WE CONSIDER MR. BURCH A YOUNG More often than not, they were born to poverty instead of a nice nedyKing College at 63rd and Halsted. nator at 773-329-9936 or email us at cago Public Schools MALE ON THE MOVE. home with the advantages of financial stability and an unclouded We met with the Chicago Dept of Planning [email protected] We will named the landscaping firm Monaghan based out BLACK future. And yet, because of that randomness of birth, society tends and Development on Aug. 1, 2006 along with continue the battle for black business of Arlington Heights along with Rohar (trucking Arness Dancy, to punish, ignore or fear those who live in poverty. Most of the our architect. For several months we heard owners. firm) owned by former Chicago Bear fullback Ro Pres/CEO youth involved in our programs are from single family homes, re nothing from the city or our Alderman Shirley land Harper in an alleged contract fraud case. Member National Black Chamber of Commerce Page 10 November 30,2006 South Street J on rnal Ku^^SfcaRe^eSSiSwefcgp n—^aK^^^-^^^WMKJt ci^SwHR- **~*iG?<*mg& Sistas in the Arts Series! The purpose of the Sistas in the Lee - Judith Jamison to Debbie Allen, Arts Series! is to provide a safe-space there is a rich history of creativity and for "Womyn" to express themselves expression among us. creatively. They seek to cultivate new Sistas hope to celebrate and con discourse and ideas on womyn- tinue the legacy of great womyn art KX)D «t UQUOR STFORJES centered issues while exploring vari ists, with their monthly showcases. ous art forms created by womyn. Saturday, December 9th at Jack's Hffdway , Too often womyn of African decent Java ~ 9500 S. Western ~ Evergreen are portrayed as video vixens, 'baby Plaza Mall (next to Carson's) ~ 6pm 55QO S. State 773-4SB4~2Q Jfcw <4/i£ Cordially Invited To Join In Our 13th Anniversary Celebration Of linage Repioduction Spuria;-•• Copy Cat Copfn Center 400 East 79* Street mW oiirnail Chop HMD YOUR BUSINESS CAROS - GrAL/1 Reunion 2006" !000for$35.00 Free tXkH . 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Bain quickly wrote it off, preferring "not to focus *" Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria and attention to this ludicrous claim." her longtime boyfriend Tony Parker are engaged 12-01-06 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE as of Wednesday night, reports the Associated OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules -- EUR all on ONE page Press. ESSENCE TAPS BEYONCE TO LEAD MU SIC FEST: Singer is first talent announced to The Stars of Chicago's 2006 New Years Eve Gala work annual event. Read more *Beyonce has been selected to headline the 2007 Come Celebrate New Year's Eve December 31st 2006 Essence Music Festival, to be held during the LUDACRIS MEETS WITH BARACK July 4th weekend in New Orleans. OBAMA: Pair discussed ways to promote 6:30pm -1:00am AIDS Awareness. RAPPERS, MOONEY WEIGH IN ON PRO *As spokesman for the international YouthAids POSED N-WORD BAN: Paul Wall, Noreaga organization's youth aw areness campaign, HOLIDAY INN CHICAGO MART PLAZA offer differing views; Mooney compares his Ludacris was in Chicago this week speaking to ban to Pryor's. college students and meeting with U.S. Sen. Spectacular and Sophisticated Sauganash * Michael Richards' N-word-filled rant at the Barack Obama about promoting AIDS aware Laugh Factory last week has thrust the racist ness Ballroom 14th Floor epithet in the midst of a national debate and prompted one Web site to interview a variety of STUDY FINDS FEW ROLES FOR NON- rappers for comment. WHITE ACTORS: UCLA research says ac 350 N. New Orleans Street tors may have legal grounds to sue studios. 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For Sale. Receptions * Cbipontc Events munities and really care. Here's to the best gala in the city... price, message Monday night at South Street Journal. and fun. This affair is the thirteenth year Open forum with Mark Allen, Daisy John We Welcome the Citera ol Voui Choice for the South Street Journal and their event son Ron Carter and myself with special is on December 9 2006. guest we will demise the old year and plan The Second National Alliance what every business owners should be doing at the end of the year so here it is. of Black Expos has had 17 years of Chicago first media group... hold it, I no 809 East 42ixi Place events and we are still in federal court with you're saying that it's nothing new, but I the dark side, Clear Channel and its taken beg to differ. It's the only group for the (Jwcjrp, Hindis 60649 over all the black events and now our only community. You don't believe me, well radio station WVON am. And now we lost let's take inventory. The Defender? Have Call lis Now ID Book Your NcH E*er* our historical land mark the Chicago De you seen it lately? The building that sits on fender and everyone's jumping on the 2300 S. Michigan is closed. Imagine, the Daley band wagon. \/ /Of %jf KJ~Zti JJO only brain that thought of moving or was it Its scared Bobbie Steel now money and if it were the leadership to save wants her son in her spot guest what he got it politically, religiously, or other wise. So it she wants to build her destiny like the the next time you see a so call "leader" say Daley, the Stroger and the Jackson. Stay what historical landmark that black people tuned, there's lots more to come. had, and it's now gone, what are they Now here is a real party, thinking and what business do we need with him..."what have you done lately". old school style and new visions for 2007 Don't for get to E-MAIL: lawrence- AMF Mortgage Corporation so come join us New Year's Eve at the [email protected] for comments or Holiday Inn Mart Plaza's 14th floor. Let me 2449 West 79™ STREET information CHICAGO, ILL 60652 tell you what real Brothers talk about on Phone: (773) 918-1850 / Fax: (773) 918-1851 Are you tired of making Midway Movers (Continued from page 1) services, over Black owned and operated your landlord rich? opportunities at the expense of qualified trucking and moving companies.. Black owned and operated companies. And Chicago-based Midway Moving and Do you want more money in you pocket? why are Blacks collectively allowing this Storage Co. founded in 1987, its president without the level of challenge that would and CEO Jerry Sicgel 42, explained, "There Would you like bring much needed economic opportunities are construction companies that do millions and job creation for Black men and women and millions of dollars with the city but to own the house in our communities? we're just a moving and storage business." The company, Midway Movers received "We don't do all that much business with of your dreams? attention during the recent election night the city." He added saying that, "We enjoy coverage when the subject of ballot count our relationship with the city. We have a ing and their delivery to and from official good operation from the Mayor on down". Tired of being treated election offices was the major focus of Mr. Siegel could not say how much con media coverage. tracts he received from doing city business. second class? Over and over again, viewers saw mov Nor the City of Chicago did not respond at ing trucks and workers from Midway Mov deadline but referred that the information is ers being reported as the company who has on their website. SSJ was not able to find the regular contract with the election au the contract amount as directed by the city. thorities to deliver and return election ma Midway all so surfaces at the Chicago chinery to and from the many polling Board of Education on a regular basis mov places across the City and County. And into ing furniture and equipment. those late hours, the costs of additional Is this what Black communities are sup billing for overtime must come into play posed to expect in terms of Black economic which may mean millions of dollars that empowerment when Blacks are in elective may be going regularly into Midway. office, get appointed to public agency Ex As if this were just one lucrative contract ecutive positions? And why are the letting for one company upon further investigation of lucrative contracts to Black owned and and review, Midway is enjoying even more operated companies not increasing with increased levels of Black officials now in contracting opportunities. Midway was a charge? corporate sponsor of Chicago Public What do Black owned and operated com Schools, "Principal for a Day" Pro panies have to do to get their fair share of gram, Illinois federation of Human contracting opportunities, especially in Rights, The City of Chicago's Depart areas that are servicing a majority African If you answered "YES" ment of Cultural Affairs honored as American constituency? And where do they to any of these questions, we can help] with the distinction of being named the find the answers as to why the Midway "Official Movers" of the "Chicago Moving company seems to be enjoying a Cows on Parade" and the "Suite Home process that continually allow them to ob ST Chicago" Summer Art Programs. tain with ease, contracts in majority Black . 1 TIME HOME BUYERS - 95% OR One was reminded of the major transfor service areas over qualified Black owned mation of Chicago public housing develop and operated movers.? This must be a ma . 100% FINANCE-OK ments and the extensive operation that was jor Black empowerment agenda item for engaged to remove the properties, the fami Black officials to right this wrong, and The . PERFECT CREDIT - BAD/POOR CREDIT OK lies and their belongings from the many South Street Journal will continue to report CHA developments. Once again, Midway and expose this and continue to until Black . SLOW PAYMENT -COLLECTIONS OK moving company plays a prominent role in owned and operated movers get their fair being the only trucking company that any share. . BANKRUPTCY & SELF EMPLOYED - OK one can remember that was seen on an According to Midway Movers, it is be everyday basis outside of the CHA offices cause of their professionalism and because . FHA & VA ASSISTANCE - OK and CHA developments moving furniture of the quality of service they consistently . 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Contributing to this story was Midway Movers continued to get the EJ Jackson Phone: (630) 729-0301 Fax: (630) 729-0352 lucrative contract to provide these moving South Street Journal November 30,2006 Page 15 General MASSAGE BY Contractors and Firms JOB Career i place an ad 773.373-7000 Wanted ZUBERI U.S. Census Bureau Hiring United States Postal Service The Public Building Commission OPPORTUNITY Field Representative Positions avail Hiring / Testing is advertising for Qualification D&G HOLDINGS, is an estab able to conduct household interviews. 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