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THE NORTH LAWNDALE FREE 1211 S. Western, Suite 203 COMMUNITY NEWS Chicago, IL 60608 Since 1999, More News, More of Your Issues, and More of Your Community Voices and Faces. Serving North Lawndale, East & West Garfield, Austin, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, Near Westside & South Lawndale PUBLISHER : STRATEGIC HUMAN SERVICES VOLUME NO. 13 - ISSUE NO. 13 ISSN 1548-6087 April 21 - April 27, 2011 PROVIDING INFORMATION ON RESOURCES AND EVENTS THAT IMPROVE THE LIFESTYLE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY JACKIE ROBINSON DAY LUNCHEON HELD AT U.S. CELLULAR FIELD Nicholas Short front of an audience of attendees to discuss Robinson. The panelists discussed what Robinson was like, what kind of player he was, and the trails he went through while being the first African American to play major league baseball. During the discussion, they talked about how Robinson was usually not the type of guy to turn the other cheek, making his act of keeping cool while being surrounded by racial tension remarkable. Reinsdorf described Robinson’s performance on the field: “he may not have been the greatest player of all time, but he was the most exciting player of J.Reinsdorf, L.Coleman,and Sonya Pankey, granddaughter of J.Robinson. all time.” (Photo by Calvin Muhammad) After the discussion, On April 15, attendees first in the first place: to honor Jackie Reinsdorf received the Chairman’s dined on sandwiches, salads, and Robinson. White Sox Chairman award for his efforts in promoting Jackie Robinson. other foods at the United Scouts Jerry Reinsdorf ; White Sox general the values embodied in the life Lounge in the stadium. Then, manager Ken Williams; Jonathan and legacy of Robinson. Coleman, Jackie Robinson’s life Jackie Robinson Day, but they also they all gathered to the stadiums’ Eig; the author of Opening Day: who was also a board member of received special attention at U.S. witnessed an in-depth discussion Conference and Learning Center Jackie Robinson’s First Season; the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Celluar Field. Not only did people about why Jackie Robinson was to watch a panel discussion on and Len Coleman, the former presented the award to Reinsdorf. partake in a feast in honor of such an incredible man. why everyone was at the lounge National League president sat in See Robinson page 5 HOLLYWOOD RETURNS TO LAWNDALE AS ROBERT TOWNSEND INSIDE CELEBRATES THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF “THE FIVE HEARTBEATS” THIS ISSUE AT THE RE-OPENING OF ICE THEATERS IN LAWNDALE EMPLOYMENT Robert Townsend returns to their youth,” explains Townsend. Mile, The Whole Nine to Chicago to celebrate the 20th “It reminds them of a time when Yards), and Vivica Fox FOR YOUTH anniversary of his film The Five music told a story.” (Independence Day, Heartbeats and the re-opening of For more than three decades, Kill Bill) will be the AND MENTORS the ICE Lawndale Theaters on Townsend, raised in Lawndale, opening night film at Roosevelt Road and Homan Avenue has been a mainstay in film and the American Black THROUGH THE on Friday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m. television, starting with his first Film Festival on July 6 Easter holiday weekend. film role (a bit part) in Cooley High, in Miami. NEIGHBORHOOD ICE Theaters pays tribute to the story of a group of Chicago The net proceeds Townsend by screening The Five inner city, African-American from “An Evening with RECOVERY Heartbeats and honoring him high school students. His career Robert Townsend” will with an award during a special ignited in 1984 when he appeared be donated to the Robert INITIATIVE interview by B.E.T. executive and opposite Denzel Washington in A Townsend Foundation, former Lawndale resident Louis Soldier’s Story. Some of his other which was set up to PAGE - 3 Carr. “I am proud to be a part of works include: Hollywood Shuffle, encourage, inspire, and this celebration,” states Townsend. Meteor Man, The Mighty Quinn, motivate new artists T HE LICKS “Donzell and Alisa Starks were Book of Love, Little Richard Story to soar. Townsend A T F trailblazers when they opened the (directed), B.A.P.S (directed) among conducts master classes PAGE - 6 country’s first African-American many others. Townsend has led an throughout the country Robert Townsend owned movie theater chain nearly exceptional career ranging from teaching writing, directing, acting, 15 years ago. By building their actor, comedian, writer, director, and and filmmaking. industry, which is why we chose ETTER TO ICE Theaters in our communities, producer to his most recent position Celebrating the 20th anniversary to honor him,” states Alisa Starks, L they made huge contributions to the as president and CEO of the Black of Townsend’s The Five Heartbeats president, Inner City Entertainment. THE EDITOR revitalization of both the Lawndale Family Channel. is among several events planned By exhibiting current, classic and Chatham neighborhoods. The He has been busy creating new by Inner City Entertainment to and independent films, Inner City PAGE - 7 couple continues to set an excellent media in the Internet with an award- commemorate the re-opening of Entertainment aims to empower example for young people that winning web series Diary of a Single ICE Lawndale Theaters and honor the community by showcasing the LANE CHANGE: dreams can come true with lots of Mom starring Monica Calhoun (The African-American achievements in talents of African Americans both hard work.” Best Man, Love And Basketball), the film industry. On Thursday, April in front of and behind the camera. WILLIE LYNCH The Five Heartbeats is Valery Ortiz (South of Nowhere), 21, ICE Lawndale Theaters will show Inner City Entertainment is the first Townsend’s homage to such R&B Janice Lynde (Letters To Dad), old school throwback film favorites African-American company in the STILL ENSLAVES male singing groups of the ‘60s as Richard Roundtree (Shaft, Se7en), and offer $1 specials at the concession history of film exhibition to own the Temptations, The Dells, and Leon (The Five Heartbeats, Little stand. and operate a first-run movie theater U.S. 150 YEARS The Whispers. The film became Richard) and Billy Dee Williams “In these tough economic times, chain. Tickets for these events a beloved, iconic neighborhood (Star Wars, Brian’s Song), which all we are very fortunate and grateful are available at the ICE Lawndale FTER THE IVIL box office success among African- can be seen online at www.pic.tv. to our customers to have been Theaters box office on April 21. A C American baby boomers. “I think Townsend’s latest film, The entertaining and educating Chicago ICE Lawndale 10 is located at 3330 AR EGAN the reason The Five Heartbeats Discarded Boys, starring Loretta audiences for nearly 15 years. We W. Roosevelt Road at Homan Ave. W B holds a special place for so many Devine (For Colored Girls, Crash), are especially proud of Robert Theaters open daily starting at 12 people is because it takes them back Michael Clark Duncan (The Green Townsend’s contributions to the film noon. BACKPAGE Visit us on our website at www.nlcn.org for more articles, photos, information and more. Page 2 The North Lawndale Community News April 21 - April 27, 2011 North Lawndale Community News The North Lawndale Winner of the 2005 SBC Beyond the Call Award Community News North Lawndale Community News The North Lawndale Community News is now published Winner of the 7th Congressional District 2004 weekly by Strategic Human Services. Our purpose is to Education Champion Award help inform our community on resources, events, and is- Presented By Congressman Danny K. Davis & sues relevant to them and our neighboring communities. Residents of the 7th Congressional District Our community includes those who live, work, worship in, and/or care about North Lawndale. Our focus is on positive, productive solutions, that will improve the lifestyle of our community members. NLCN Board of Directors Frank Bass, Chairman Dennis Deer, Director Marlo Kemp, Treasurer Creative Scott, Director Carolyn Lewis, Secretary Marlone Finley, Director Vivian Lewis, Director Norman Baldwin, Director 2011 Focus Betty Mason, Director Dr. Betty J. Allen Green, Director ROD OUTS Health and Education Former Founding Board of Director: Larry Leonard Sewerlines and Plumbing Repair Advisory Board: WATER GOING DOWN SLOW! Cong. Danny K. Davis, Rev. Randall Harris, Fred Mitchell, Laura Wash- Sinks * Toilets * Bathtubs * Catchbasins Ten Years has past since the New Millenium scare of ington, Susan Munro, Marta Foster, Margaret Davis, Larry Leonard the year 2000, a time of uncertainty. In 1999, we began Grease Traps * Sewerlines * Faucets by thanking God for making the newsletter possible. Consulting Editors and Writers: Hot Water Tanks * Drains * Ejector Nicholas Short, Travles Lane, Tali Bakhit, Valerie Leonard, Much has happened since October of 1999 when we Sump Pump * Low Water Pressure Wilbert Cook, Dr. Shemuel Israel, Tamiko Bowie, David Schultz, Heating * Air Conditioning * Refrigeration first published the North Lawndale Community News Reggie Lewis, Mary Moran, Clemolyn (Pennie) Brinson, Pris- Installation & Repair Work more than eleven years ago. 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