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Shared issues and goals fueled Far South new Council opposing I (iitoi i;li City's removal of The PUSH for historical the Final Call Statue Over the Rainbow Helen Wilson Staff Writer Far South — The removal of a 10-foot triangular statue that depicts A. Philip Randolph, Milton Webster and Pullman Porters on the corner of 104th and Maryland Ave, sparked community attention to the overall plan­ ning of the far south side of Chicago. It resulted in the residents and organizations forming the Far South Com­ munity Accountability Council (FSCAC), along with a FARRAPANJACKSON schedule of public meetings that will address issues from OuKsroK^pioivw FOR TOMORROW 95th Street to the city limits. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, December * he two most known Black leaders on 7, 7:00 pm at St. Titus Church; located at 10532 S. Cor- earth met simulcast nationally, enti­ Jess at, responding to the City of Chicago to develop tled "On i • stor\ Toda> for Tomor­ over 27 properties proposed on October 20th that in­ cludes statue. row.^, moderated b\ VVVON's Cliff Kelley, "We are showing solidarity with each other and hold­ heading out of the November 2 election. Rev. ing elected and government officials accountable." Said Jesse Jackson and Minister Louis Farm khan Chris White of the Rosemore Community and a spokes­ addressed the public November 5, 2004. man for FSCAC. "Our initial task is to support the A. Philip Randolph Museum in its effort to to halt the de- In the mayoral election bid of Bobbj Rush in IW). 'Souf/i Street Journal in a letter then followed by an edi- (Continued on page 2) SSJ Photo by Vincent Walker toria! called for- these two loaders to support Rush, not just in principle but in action. Baoul: Obama Replacement has same Continue on ptige V Donnell Robinson appointed after Senator Alice Staff Writer Palmer retired), both has children Ex-cop breaking Though many are pushing the the same ages. And as Obama, celebrity status of newly elected Raoul and his family are members Barack Obama to the U.S. Senate, of Trinity United Church of Christ. his appointed replacement of the When ask about the big shoes he Silence on Burge 13th district State Senator Kwame has to fill. Senator Raoul stated, he Raoul 40, takes on some of the has his own, and Obama will be same traits and community back­ taking his to Washington D.C. police torturing ground with. Relatively not the new kid on the The Africa surname of the district block, Senator Raoul has had a pro­ Senator still holds, as well as both gressive political profile as Obama Appointed being a Hyde Park/Kenwood resi­ as well. He has been a candidate for U.S. Senate, 13th District dent, both lawyers, both were ap­ alderman twice for the 4th ward and Barack Obama State Senator former 13th pointed to the 13th District, (Obama (Continued on page 3) District Senator "Enough to make a Negro tur

eNews clip As the wall of silence has been broken and one of Chi­ lii Palme cago's own police officers has come into to the spot light to tell what he knows about the torture of over 118 Black police victims at Area 2 & 3 Districts involving former Police Commander Jon Burge (above), on Thursday, De­ In his own words cember 18th at 6:30 PM, at the Chicago Police Headquar­ ters, 3510 S. Michigan, eighteen family members of the Enough is Enough Campaign (EIEC) will bring the issues Reflects on years of activist to the Police Board Public Hearing to confront Chicago's The following is a reprint of the Final Call top brass and demand that Superintendent Klein fire and By James Muhammad: recommend indictments for Burge detectives still on the ournalist/activist Lu Palmer, 79 (at passing 82) began SSJ file photo Chicago Police Department pay roll- his career writing for the Chicago Defender and the Public protest forced the firing of Burge in 1993. The Chicago Daily News, among other publications. Known supporters of the victims were outraged that Cook County State's Attorney's Office Richard Devine has not for his advocacy of Black causes, Bro. Lu left the white Palmer (right) at one press and the Black press and started his own publica­ prosecuted Burge or reopened the cases of alleged victims. of the many Chi­ Burge was forced to come back to Chicago on Septem­ cago Black United tion. In 1971, he started a radio commentary called ber 1st from his home in Florida to testify, due to attorneys "Lu's notebook," which eventually led him in 1986 to hosting Community (CBUC) rallies, known for pardoned death row inmate Madison Hobley and Aaron the "On Target" talk show on Black-owned WVON-AM radio in setting the stage Patterson civil suit as a victim of Burge. Burge pleaded Chicago. for political ac­ the 5th amendment, in not incriminating himself in any of On April 14, Bro. Lu will be (2001) cele­ countability, direc­ tion and roll call of (Continued on page 4) brated with a retirement party by the station and politrcai leadership. community after some 30 years in the news busi­ Eddie Read (top I). ness. During his career, Bro. Lu has displayed a (Continued on page 8) Page 2 South Street Journal December 1 - 15,2004 UnZip December 4th Committee remembers: Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. STILL ALIVE AFTER 35 YEARS! Rather young and rebellious the Black Panther Party success and contributions were a sacrifice that gave America a wake up call to democracy. With that sacrifice came the murder of some Panthers, and the arresting, and jailed of others. In 1969 Chicago witness then States Attorney John Hara- han directed one of it's most brutal attacks on the Black Liberation movement. The killing of Chairman Fred Hampton, 21 (photo 1 and r ) and Defense Cap- Surprising that Derrick Mosley (r) with Fred Hampton (I) and at death on (Continued on page 10) Wallace "Gator" Bradley protesting December 4, 1969. ABCTV, that the station was the first to re­ port on the allegations of Mostey. To the original unziper, politi­ Far South Accountability meeting cal handymen Ziff Sistrunk (Continuedjrom page 1) Roseland Pullman (DOP) Area Coordina­ seum) would be informed of lent a big hand in this issue struction of the A. !**,„; tor told SSJ she is fully the outcome. The recom­ of the South Street Journal. Philip Randolph Monu­ Uflbr ^%Jpamsi^\ aware of the plans for mendations never happen. Two business chambers for ment, which would also the area and land use As the statue remains Bronzeville; The Bronzevflle save the children's park projects but referred standing today, the DOP re­ and the museums park­ Chamber of Commerce, JMttnd inquiries to press repre­ leased a RFP (Request For lead by John Blair and the ing lot which is critical sentative Pete Scales Proposal) that targeted de­ Bronzeville s Black Chamber of Com­ to the museums opera­ who did not return velopment of the 30 housing merce is supported by Aid. Dorothy tions. phone calls. units in the North Pullman Tillman with Arness Dancy and...China Community repre­ Upon contacting Aid. community that included the town Amour Square (which is part of the sentatives met with Anthony Beal (9), SSJ 104th and 105th blocks of S. 3rd and 11 th ward of Bronzeville) is rapidly Lynn Hughes, Director was referred to his press ra Corliss and Maryland Ave. expanding south to 33 Street along the of the museum when representative concern­ including the lot of where Dan Ryan Freeway, and in Lake Meadows. she received a letter on ing the project, who was the statue stands. Mayor Richard M. Daley is to expand September 23, 2004 uninformed regarding "The question is why?" the city's camera surveillance network with indicating that the city the name of the pro­ asked Hughes "The city has 250 additional cameras under a $5.1 million was planning to take gram, its goals or if the no plans for this lot, and the project funded through a Federal drastic action to re­ statue on the 104th museum has made it very Homeland Security grant. However, peo­ move the statue. The street lot was part of the clear they wish to purchase ple on 78th street with letter expressed that if city plans to remove it. the lot from the city." the blue lights flicker­ the museum did not However, "What this means is that "For quality ser­ ing, between Yates remove the it by The Museum plight not only will the monument vice. Your tele­ and Kingston won­ Wednesday, September After numerous at­ represent an important seg­ phone call will dered has President 29, 2004 the city tempts to acquire the ment of our history that will be recorded Bush advised the city would. Ave, and (specifically) Scott property, the museum was be destroyed, the museum and videoed." that those cameras Overall Concerns Enterprise on 115th and told they could not redeem will loose their parking lot, should be on people Shared issues and with Michigan where the City has the property because the city and the business of the mu­ that are terrorist, or compatible goals aside con­ designated the area as Rose- was not the owners. In June seum will be disrupted." where the terrorist will cerns also were raised that land and michigan as a rede­ of 2002 the city obtained the When the museum opened hit first? The first phase addressed as far south to velopment project area for lot for back taxes. Hughes in 1995, adjacent to the lot, it of the project will be Agelget Gardens that resi­ proposed shopping mall is said the city then offered the was abandoned with car tires completed by spring dents were not being prop­ being proposed on both sides lot for the market rate. In a and debris. Hughes stated 2006 before the erly informed regarding im­ of the corner, where an in­ letter dated April 2004, the museum members had the election of 2007, mak­ mediate and long term plans tend for acquistion of Scott City informed Hughes it was lot cleaned and made numer­ ing Will Smith's movie, "Enemy of the ,i for the area. The business and surrounding businesses initiating the process to rec­ ous unsuccessful attempts to State" more real This is in line with tele­ association had concerns property. ommend to the City Council locate the lot owners; later phone wiretapping of people that had tele­ regarding interment domain The Department of Plan­ the sale of the lot to the mu­ they also had the land paved, phone calls with Aaron Patterson. of property along Michigan ning and Development seum, and that they (the mu­ (Continued on page 7) Rothschild Liquor Stores are facing a community "Lets shut them down" on east "« 63rd by the Men in Black. Black Contractor's story continues. Rev. Tolbertis concerned that Rev. Senator James Meeks $100 mil. Church has 5% Blacks working on the project A member L. B of Selma, said, "You all stop talking about my preacher." She declared. "He tried all he can to get Black contractors on the job." Juanita Reed agrees, Getting' Ready "You just can't find a good Black Contractor. "I'm going to get me some Hispanic contrac- for the i tors, they work good for less money." State Rep. Ken Dun- Holidays kin added, "80% of the black workers I refer for jobs, can't {pass the drug test. Now go \print that." Well the brothers I that meet on 43rd and State Street every morning says they aren't". in honor of veterans Day Der­ rick David Stinson of the Mathews House is the new president of America Legion, following his father. Mark loveless would be inter­ ested to know that E-voting Returns Mixed Results Makers of electronic voting machines declared vic­ tory for their technology in this year's Presi­ dential Election, but computer scientists, who collected thousands of reports of vot- Smith street Journal December 1 - 15,2004 Page 3 Report: Minority Patients are under funded at Advocate Health Care "Separate and Unequal'* report reveals racial redlining in hospital investment. Advocate Health Care practices "medical apartheid" by disproportionately investing more resources in hospitals serv­ ing white patients at the expense of hospitals serving minorities, according to a new research report Separate and Unequal: Racial lining in real estate. Discrimina­ cate employees to release the Redlining in Investment at Ad­ tory lending in banking. Now a report and call for reform at a vocate Hospitals, a study pre­ "Medical Apartheid" like system press conference December 1, pared by the Hospital Account­ of health care delivery," said outside Advocate Bethany Hos­ ability Project, examined Advo­ Rev. Clarence Ray Kelley, pas­ pital, on the corner of W. Van cate's applications to the Dlinois tor of Pathway Missionary Bap­ Buren and S. St. Louis Ave. Health Facilities Planning Board tist Church on the west side, and The research revealed that seeking approval for significant a leader of the Metropolitan Al­ Advocate Health Care: capital expenditures between liance of Congregations. Kelley •Invested almost 800% 1995 and 2003. was joined with other pastors, more - $232 million compared "Our people confronted red­ community leaders, and Advo­ (Continued on page 10)

(Continued from page 1) who served as a physician to the Woodlawn, North Kenwood, Grand Boulevard and Englewood Raoul takes Obama place communities for over thirty years. ran for state representative as good base that I have always had The Senator is also the founder well. An opponent of Alderman in what to expect from me." and director of the Janin and Toni Preckwinkle, she and Leslie "However, my priorities will Marie Raoul Foundation, which Hairston (5) were instrumental in be on education. I will be work­ promotes healthcare as a human With a Chicago based casino He added that these populations supporting Raoul for the position. ing with Senator James Meeks right. He serves on the Board of being a major course to lose a greater percentage of their Senator Raoul has served as the for the equalization of the school Directors of the Cook County stimulating the economy and annual income as compared with director of volunteer legal clinics system from K-12 grades. And Bar Association and the Cook generate revenue without raising upper-income residents. Adver­ in each of their wards. apprenticeship programs." County Bar Foundation. He has taxes, opponents say the public tisements target minorities with With an unwavering commu­ And in addition the Senator also served as a member of the will be the real loser if State the promise of quick riches. nity involvement, Raoul's com­ said he will make his office more Quad Community Development Legislators and gambling Juanita Reed of Bronzeville, an mitment to public service and of a community service office Corporation's Community En­ interests work out a deal. occasional gambler at casinos firm grasp of Illinois law have such as aldermen do. richment Committee. "Casinos only make money if and of the lottery, agreed saying prepared him to represent the in­ "Many times people do not Senator Raoul holds a Bache­ patrons lose it, targeting minori­ every third of the month the terests of the 13th District. know who their State Senator or lor's Degree in Political Science ties and low-economic families", buses come to get the seniors. The new Senator told SSJ his State Representative are. They from DePaul University and a reported Noah Leavitt, director "If casino gambling comes to first weeks in Springfield will be tend to be removed from the law degree from Chicago-Kent of Advocacy and Policy of the Chicago it would be devastat­ spend getting the grasp of the community operating from College of Law in 1993, he was a Jewish Council on Urban Af­ ing." as she recalls an elderly issues at hand. Springfield, that will not be the former Cook County Prosecutor fairs. woman who spends $80 on pick- In what to expect of the new case in the 13th District." Raoul and now Senior Attorney for the "Typically, casino patrons are four tickets at one time. Senator, "I'm not worried about said. City Colleges of Chicago, disproportionately people of "The casinos surrounding Chi­ the expectations of my district," His personal commitment to Kwame lives with his wife color, those receiving public as­ cago have 65% black patrons. Raoul said, "The voters of the the people of the South Side of Kali, son Che (6) and daughter sistance, single mothers, lower People will leave work, and district have a progressive nature Chicago was fostered early in his Mizan (4). income groups and the elderly." (Continued on page 11) in their voting pattern, which is a life by the work of his father, - - FREE SIFT UPON SUBMITTING THIS AD • - - ! GMSPIE CO. i LOCKSMITtfS» Affordable Health Care nstmas '1 Installed—Repaired- Entire Family SS9.95/Month Door Closers—Safes open- Days a Week ars—Trucks-Panic Bars- Deadbolts- Keys made We do it All Off. (84?) 674-7780 Vincent Glispie Cell (312)883-0199 P Professional Locksmith 9311 Ewing 16326 S^Sf pny Island Evansfcon, It 60203 Conymrs Rati Email' [email protected] WWW : <,H l-'Hnf.-> i ;C ?X\/ 1 i. • > ">• :3 I - 5625 Get Connected To. AND A COMPETE COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE NEW YEAR

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(Continuedfrom page 1) making a false confession. | James Sotos, representing Burge and several of the Raising detectives accused of tor­ turing suspects, said attor­ neys representing Hobley The detective placed 13 year | shared confidential infor- attention on old Marcus Wiggins in a fmation with the media, chair next to the tabic and I resulting in an unfair trial placed each of his hands, ex­ I if a judge doesn't keep the Police tended in front of him, on the I people who are suing him table. The detective turned I from going to the press the knob on the silver box | with information. torturing ring and it emitted a 'whirring' Judge Geraldine Soat j Brown agreed in part, mi­ sound....4s Wiggins hands ll ing attorneys may no the cases. were extended in front of him I longer share videotaped or The policeman breaking the code of si­ and rested palm down on the | written depositions with lence is a major action on behalf of the Public protest forced the firing of former Chicago Police Commander interrogation table. Det. I the media. Burge's police torture victims. This could Maslanka, placed a small Supporting the press very well set a precedent and thus help to Jon Burge. But was outraged that Cook County State's Attorney's Office Richard Devine has not prosecute Burge and reopening the plastic paddle on each of the I conference were family, seal the fate of men tortured with electro- cases of alleged victims. \ and friends of the victims shock, suffocation and beatings explained handles extending upward anything", referring to from each paddle, ft hen he | who were tortured by po- Joan Parkin of EEC. alleged actions of Burge had been sent to | lice. Carolyn Wiggins, "Most of these men still languish in Daley when he was a prosecutor, and that the likes of Madison did so a jolt of electricity was ! mother of 13 year old vic- prison for crimes they did not commjt. memo was simply ignored. Hobley, Leroy Orange. emitted and Wiggins head I tim Marcus Wiggins; Burge is the one who should be in jail for Plaintiff attorney Flint Taylor wants to Patterson and Stanley thrust backwards, his eyes Yolanda Farland, daughter human rights violations! know what did Mayor Daley know, or Howard, members of the rolled up and back in the of tortured and murdered what didn't he know. The Role of States Death Row 10 who were sockets, his jaw clamped to­ victim Chapman The fight to question Mayor Daley is pardoned by former McFarland; Jean Tillman, gether, he couldn V keep his Attorney Richard Devine. intensifying as attorneys for alleged police Governor George Ryan Mother of Michael Nineteen men have officially claimed torture victims pursue the case in court. in January 2003 eyelids open and felt like he was Tillman; Mildred Henry, to have been tortured when Cook County They claim Daley failed to take action Ms. Pryweller has being 'knocked out' Af- mother of, Kilroy Wat- .State's Attorney Rich­ against Burge as far back as 1982, after a videotaped a statement ter being shocked with elec­ kins; Mary Ornelas, ard Devine was First letter was written to him by former Police about her brother's boast tricity from the silver box, | mother of Robert Ornelas; assistant under then Superintendent Richard Brezcek. They say that investigative jour­ Wiggins apparently made a | Mary Williams, mother of State's^ Attorney Rich­ it was a warning to Daley of alleged bru­ nalist Carol Marin ob­ \ William Ephraim; Valery ard Daley.Devine second statement to Det tality but nothing was done. tained from victim ;Mays, family of Daryl defended Burge for Maslanka of which he has no When the Mayor was State's Attorney at Hobley's lawyers and ! Cannon; Janice Pass and 24.5 billing hours, memory Oj least 69 alleged torture cases took place broadcast on NBC j Gerald Campbell, family when charges were while Burge and his alleged right-hand News. Hobley said that I of Andre Brown; Esther ' brought against him for man John Byrne were accused of torturing Pryweller's willingness to testify on his Ohiku, family of Harold Hill; Norman torture. The City of Chicago paid Devine's murder suspects. behalf against Chicago's police torturers is Withers, father of Dorcus Withers; Cheryl law firm $800,000 to defend the police Daley has said little about the highly a "blessing" and "a long time coming". Taylor, Mother of Malik Taylor, Reginald who were brought up on charges of tor­ publicized and embarrassing civil case Hobley was arrested and charged with Mitchell, Father of Edward Mitchell; ture. against the city, which now stand at more murder for setting a fire that killed his Grace Warren, mother of Wrongfully Con­ Among EIEC grievances is Devine's than 120 cases of alleged torture, and the wife, child and five other people. Almost victed LaRon Warren, and others. refusal to reopen cases of 12 men on two investigators. Taylor says cover-ups before the Fire Department had deter­ Death Row and 60 others serving of the torture have gone on for decades. mined the cause of the fire, Burge and his sentences based on confessions allegedly And that the city just recently turned over detectives began torturing Hobley into coerced by police torture under Burge. 14 more cases of alleged electric shock Devine claims too many years have torture cases kept confidential for nearly gone by without any medical records to 20 years, but the city is fighting in court to There are 71,938 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and Cook County but there is only one prove cases. His office also states that the keep Daley, Devine and head city lawyer statue of limitations to bring a suit against Mara Georges from testifying under oath. the officers has passed. Daley's press office did not return SSJ tJtiUJ* The Cook County Judiciary was dis­ calls on the matter. qualified because 41 of the 61 Judges had The Law firm of worked in the State's Attorney's Office and Aaron 4 of the 41 were former police officers. Patterson Joan Parkins a representative for the Former death row E. Duke McNeil & Associates Enough is Enough Campaign "stated "Its inmate and And The time to put a human face on the story and | community activist, bring the families and the victims to the Aaron Patterson also forefront." [was a victim of CrrSTrceandSe L™ Network "It's not just about Burge but about the ! Burge. He was Family Law Are located at dozens of officers he trained to work di­ ! arrested as the result rectly under him." i of a sting operation Parkin said the other detectives in­ orchestrated by the cludes: Dignan, Byrne, O'Brien, | FBI, for the intent to 8541 South Cottage Grove Maslanka, Palladino, Boudreau, Halloran, ! sell illegal drugs and Yucatis, and others. [ the possession of 773/994-0915 Available 7 days a week Attorney General Lisa Madigan who guns. Upon his replaced Devine on the Burge cases for his | arrest Patterson did conflict of interest, said she would never (not have drugs nor |l take this opportunity to thank the more than cover up the truth. [guns in his th The Reader newspaper reported Chi­ possession, but 10,000 residents of the 7 Congressional District cago's Office of Police Standard's that based on his intent Iwlio gave me their vote and their trust to return to there have been 400 cases sent to the Cook [was recorded County State's Attorney's Office since conversations by the FBI. The Committee Washington to continue our proactive representation January 1, 1999. However, only 'one' to save Patterson says the charges are no prosecution of a Chicago Police Officer coincidence. They have petitioned Federal of their interests and concerns. There are some has resulted, and it was for 'off duty' be­ Court Judge Pallmeyer to grant a reduced challenging and difficult days ahead, hut I am havior. bond to Patterson, pointing out that a no confident, that should we continue to he vigilant, unified, active Mayor Daley bond is unreasonable. To take into consid­ eration Patterson is not a flight risk when and committed, we will ultimately see the highest principles of "It's also about he has a pending 30 million dollar law suit Mayor Daley, who against City officials and Chicago Police peace, equality, justice and fairness for all realized for our nation. was States Attorney for wrongful conviction/incarceration on when most of the death row, and police torture. 1 invite you to participate in an "election recap" on December 10 Burge victims were at Edna's Resturant, 3175 West Madison, Chicago and our tortured. His then Uncover the cover up assistant, and De- After more than 20 years, someone with annual Christmas Party, December 16, Columbus Park, 500 vine, both have con­ inside information has confirmed the sto­ cealed the truth and ries told by dozens of African American South Central, Chicago, obstructed justice for men tortured. 4siiki>risitS uxtt paidfir.by the victims for dec­ In 1987, Chicago Police Detective Ha tin fur CosgresH ades. Robert Dwyer bragged to his sister Ellen Attorneys for several former death row Pryweller, "I can make anyone confess to inmates say a memo warning about the Congressman Danny K. Davis South Street Journal December 1-15,2004 Page 5 laine White is soon to an investigation to find out how be relocate from the ^w, 7*1*. *!?&&<*&* (*wrve/i> many more people have been Robert Taylor homes. taken advantage of and they Her home on 48th and would receive restitution," Collin EFederal is soon to be closed and told me. demolished as the other 25 Tay­ Public housing All of the residents are on lor High rises underneath the C. pens and needles not wanting to H.A Transformation Plan, and . residents duke with Blank lose their rights to replacement Most of the residents that are housings. in this building feel as if they are So right now they will do walking on egg shells. They Money Orders what ever it takes to keep a roof don't want to step the wrong way "The day before, the recep­ I didn't question it at that time, couldn't help but wonder how over their heads and some people and break something and end up tionist in the office told my so I had my daughter go to the many more low income residents in management authority know losing their low income housing. mother since she was moving out currency exchange and do what that is in this desperate situation that type of feeling breed fear -in White is a long time resident of this building soon she would­ he asked, and take the money did Mr. Gardner do this to? So I a person who haves no money of Taylor homes. "I have seen a n't have to pay her rent, so my order to Mr. Gardner she did that went on an inquiring journey to and no resources. lot of management companies mother who is 86 years old gave after thinking about it for a while see if the main parent organiza­ I also called Derek Hill C.H. such as Moorhead and Associate me the money order to safe I decided to go and inquire about tion top C.H.A officials were A communicator and asked him as well as others come and go keep." those types of tactic blank aware of these type of action tak­ was he aware of this type of ac­ J just as fast as they came." So that is just what I did, the money order being given to ing place by the people that they tion? "This is a matter I was not But recently White had a close next day Mr. Gardner came to him," White said. contracted to take care of their aware of but I will definitely j encounter with the management my door and asked for my "I asked him for my mother properties? And also to find out look into it. Hill said. I of Interstate Reality that made mother's rent, but he also asked money order back he wouldn't why no body in that office in the Beware of wolves with sharp | her a little curious when it came me to go back to the currency give it to me, so I called C.H.A Robert Taylor home didn't tell teeth in sheep clothing's- (a mes­ j to paying rent with a blank exchange and change the money head office and told them what them about those types of actions sage to the residents, if it doesn't | payee. order over so that it can read up he did I talked to Kelvin Collin, that was being done? After all C. sound right and it bites check it "When Mr. Gardner who is in top a blank spot, his excuse was who intern talked to Ms. Jones H.A is suppose to be the head out!) | charge of Robert Taylor (B) resi- that the company Interstate real­ who was Gardner Supervisor, men in charge, right. I dents rent wanted my mother's ity would be soon changing their Ms. Jones was not available for I called Kelvin Collins a C. j money order for her rent to stay name so he would fill in the commit by press time but in or­ H.A official and he confirmed j blank I felt deep down in my blank when they change so her der to make a long story short what White said about Mr. | soul something wasn't right," rent can be up to date, for some Gardner was fire. Gardner was correct, "Plus I White said. reason that didn't sound right but After hearing Whites story I Interstate reality is conducting

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Committed to education devel­ expected national expansion. opment on Saturday, December "Parents and young people 4, Black Star Project's Fathers face many obstacles," said Jack­ Club of their South Suburban son. "The Parent University will Chapter in partnership with provide them with support and Community Mennonite Early LC resources to help guide their (CME) will be calling all Fa­ families. It will open doors for thers, Stepfathers, Foster Fa­ parents who may not tradition­ thers, Grandfathers, Godfathers, ally have access to these ser­ • Chicagoland Area Unlimited Calls Uncles, Brothers, and Significant vices, providing a strong founda­ Male Caregivers to reach out to tion for developing children who Plus men to address the above issues honor themselves and their com­ • surrounding children. The meet­ munities. " • Free Features ing will be held at 10:00 am, at Education is Toyota's primary • CME located at 3215 W. 162 philanthropic focus in which the • Call Waiting - Caller ID - 3 Way Calling - Call Forwarding Street. Chicago Public Schools has been • Automatic Call Return - Speed Dialing - Repeat Dialing "All of these young men and closely involved with this effort • women have fathers. Where are and others made by the Black • they?" Stress Philip Jackson, Star Project to improve student's director of Black Star. "This is a education. • $ 39.95 / Month challenge from the Black, Latino Locally, Toyota has supported the and White women in the south Black Star Project's key education suburbs for their men to come to­ initiatives for more than four years. gether and save all our children." Overall in 2003, Toyota U.S.A. In furthering Black Star initiative contributed $31 million to com­ in education, at the meeting Toy­ munity-based organizations with ota Motor Sales partnership with more than half of its donations Black Star will be introduced; benefiting educational programs. The Parent University will also "Men and women of all races, be available to send parents back ethnicities and faith backgrounds to school with a committed should attend this meeting." ! $240,000 grant from Toyota. Stated Jackson, "We are recruit­ The new three-year program is ing men to become active in the I to help parents obtain skills and educational lives of our children; | resources to build strong fami- to become good fathers, role mod­ ! lies. els, educators and leaders for their Jackson created the program children; and to help organize other I for parents who need additional men door-to-door, block-by- j support to build stronger fami- block, and school-to-school for 1 + (877) NEX- PHON ! lies. Local parenting experts, all children to have a fair chance \ who will serve as "professors," in life. i will teach courses that range For more information about the 1 + (877) 639 - 7466 ! from educating children about Toyota Black Star Parent University, it NoMo Transfer Fee - No Deposit - No Credit ChecCheck k | resolving conflict to developing contact the Black Star Project at I financial literacy. The initiative (312)842-3527. * > | that began in Chicago with an •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• South Street Journal December 1 - 15,2004 Page 7 (Continued from page 2) Ad-Nouncement concerns of the com­ being able to assist others in their time of need Accountability Valencia E. munity in a more effec­ "I am running for alderman to be a servant to the people. It's clear with the police brutality erected an iron fence and con­ tive matter. "I believe that it is im­ at Thornton Fractional North High School that verted it to a parking lot. Catumet City needs a greater diversity with its Through the Museum, Hughes portant for a commu- | nity to have a strong police force and through out the 'city govern­ introduced a history that was not ROSS, ment." support system for mentioned in the city of Chicago Before the November 2nd Election the Hip until 1990. Most noted was from i both the seniors and Hop Political Action Committee and the People gained popularity from the national Candidate for \ the youth in the com- documentary of the '10, 000 Black j munity. I am commit- for President Campaign organized a Voter's Registration Drive in the Calumet City. An Men Name George'. Alderman in I ted to strive to enhance essential effort for Ross to win the election in Ms. Hughes continues to push for | programs for to have February 05, and to make changes in the city. acknowledgement of the monu­ Calumet City. i open dialogue with the A resident of the 7th ward, in "We hope to have the greatest voter's registra­ mental contribution made to la­ J school board to assist tion drive that Calumet city has ever since." bor and the civil right movement Calumet City. Ross is committed to ] with the implementa­ the growth and development of the said Ross. made by A. Philip Randolph and tion of quality after My plan to win this election door to door, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car South Suburbs, specifically Calu­ school programs for the youth. met city. block by block and precinct by precinct to en­ porters. Currently employed with the Cook County courage the 7th ward residents to get involve As Alderman of Calumet City she would Public Defender's Office where she serves as and help improving the quality of life for the 9th Ward agenda be an effective voice for the people so that the secretary for the Attorneys and Investiga­ ward. Aid. Beal speaking on Straight they may be heard supporter say. I Talk TV pro- tors. "I will deliver a more comprehensive plat­ Once elected she said she would imple­ Her experiences as a secretary, Community form following the filing of my petitions. jgram did indi- ment a monthly community based forum so \ cate that the Forum Coordinator, Mentor, Sunday School Valencia Ross can be contacted at 708-427- that the constituents would be educated on Teacher, formal political scheduler and foster 7978 | community is accessing available city services and address moving ahead parent all have one thing in common, that is with a focus on the Michigan Ave strip for more diversity Aid. Anthony of businesses. Beal, However, is However, building a com­ munity where the this was an proper plans, area of concern policies, financ­ from John Ed­ ing vehicles and wards of Ed­ other incentives wards Fashion are being estab­ and President lished to make a of the Rose- prosperous future land Business possible for the Development area said Salim Council for Al-Nurridin. a supporter of the over 20 years. alderman. "We have submitted a business survey of the needs for business to the Alderman and the city but have not received an overview of the Alderman's plans, nor have they replied on our business development plans or survey." Moreover, many others with a stake in the community don't see a community input process in the 9th ward, said Mr. White who has been advocating an ambitious accountability of elected offi­ cials. Salim Al-Nurridin, a supporter of Alderman Beal said the far south area hasn't quite reached that new era of development as most parts of the city. "However, the alderman and the city are in the process of addressing the proper plans, policies, financing vehicles and other incentives to make a prosperous future possible for the area." Because Mayor Daley is pro­ ponent of open green space, a letter has been sent to the Mayor requesting his assistance in re­ moving the two parcels of lots of the museum from the RFP and "to bring this unfortunate situa­ tion to an end." stated White. "Citizens have a right to know the direction of the community. It is essential for the city to honor its original position to have the museum have owner­ ship of the lot and a process that address the blatant abuse of power of community owner­ ship." In all, there will be four to five community meetings for the Far South of Chicago, that would include parts of the 34th ward as well.; For information or dates and locations call 773-759-2749. For information on the far south de­ velopment and a complete copies of the RFP, including goals and sub­ mission requirements call Karen Forte at 312-744-0538. Page 8 South Street Journal December 1 - 15, 2004 'Enough to make a Negro turn Black'

speeches to young aspiring Black CJ journalists, I used to tell them it's Inside a major decision to make in terms of whether you are going to be a Black journalist by my definition or whether you are going to try to " £tivist rise in the ranks. You can't rise in the ranks by advocating for your people. (Continued from page I) FCN: You coined the phrase, passion for his profession and the cause "it's enough to make a Negro turn Black." Why? of liberating Black people, a mission that has been exhilarating and disap­ LP: In those days, we were try­ pointing, he says. Bro. Lit is known for ing to decide what to call each a phrase he coined, "It's enough to other—Negroes Blacks—and make a Negro turn Black" and for lead­ some of us had reached the deci­ ing the effort to elect Chicago's first sion that being Black was the Black mayor, Harold Washington. He militant definition. And things spoke with Final Call editor were happening that I was com­ menting on in my radio commen­ James G. Muhammad. tary that were so utterly absurd and so viciously racist that I was Final Call News (FCN): When I men­ only trying to point it out to my tioned your upcoming retirement party, people. I felt that if white people you said you feel glad and sad. Please ex­ were going to treat us like this, plain. that is enough to make you just sit back and think, "I ain't going Lu Palmer (LP): I had considered retiring to be a Negro anymore, if a Ne­ before, but I kept on going and going. I am gro is a Tom. I'm going to be glad in the sense that I don't have that responsibility any­ live up to its responsibility. And that was the reason that I Black and I'm going to get out here and just fight." more, as much as I enjoyed it. But, of course, I'm sad because finally cut the Black press loose. it cuts my relationship to the people, my direct relationship. FCN: How do you view the emergence of Black talk ra­ FCN: What was your disappointment with the Black dio? FCN: You are perhaps one of the most noted Black jour­ press? nalists in the city. Can you recap some of the highlights of LP: I think it's probably one of the finest vehicles available LP: Number one, the Black papers I was part of did not have your career and some of the things that really caused you to us. Somehow we have to find a way to lure more young an interest in excellence. They were sloppy. Beyond that, concern. Black listeners into Black talk radio. The media has such an they did not have the ideology and the mission. The old Black impact on us. And I am convinced that the most positive im­ LP: When I was with the white press, I was astonished. I al­ press had a mission; and that mission was to advance the pact can come through Black talk radio. ready knew how racist the white press was, but being in it cause of Black people. really let me know the reality. I finally quit because I couldn't Think back to what take it anymore. But it also let me realize the extraordinary you know about the ft as people get Into elective office, they ... go over power of the media and the extreme responsibility we, as Defender in the early Blacks, have in the media. When 1 was speaking in those days, the Robert S. with the other people. And that's probably one of years, I would ask to be introduced as a Black journalist be­ Abbot days. Its mis­ cause my whole career was spent advocating for Black peo­ sion was advancing the the reasons that toward the end I didn't want to stay ple. And that, of course, is the very opposite of what we were cause of Black people. on the air, because I was beginning to let that feel­ taught in these white journalism schools, that you don't advo­ But unfortunately, per­ cate. You are supposed to be "objective." But it became obvi­ haps during the period ing [of disappointment] come through. ous to me that if you are going to be a journalist and if you of the Second World are Black, it is crucial that you utilize that communication War, the Black press lost that mission probably because they FCN: What about the role of the community in terms of system to advance the cause of Black people. And that, of began to get white corporate advertisers. I will never forget, I support—buying Black newspaper and advertising in course, was what really resulted in my finally leaving the was working at the Defender when they got the first ad from them? white press. Marshall Field's and they put a news story on the front page that they now have Marshall Field's advertising. To me, that LP: When I started my own newspaper, I said that I will not FCN: How does a Black journalist, then, fit into the cor­ is the beginning of the decline of the Black press in its mis­ accept white advertising and people said I was crazy. And I porate structure of a Chicago Sun-Times, as an example, sion. was. I did not get sufficient support from Black business peo­ and be Black? ple to sustain the paper. I think we have an economic base You can't avoid the reality of analyzing this American sys­ sufficient to sustain our publications if it is utilized in a con­ LP: The reality is the Black journalist does not fit into the tem, which is a capitalistic system. Everything is based on centrated manner. But even if you've got a Black business, if white press because if you are a Black journalist, under my money. And that's why people close to me have no problem your head is not straight you want to advertise in [the white definition, you are faced with an impossible situation. What I saying to me that one of my personal problems is one of the press] and shun our own newspapers and media institutions. learned is that a Black journalist cannot use the white man's problems of being a Black journalist by my definition. You It is a systemic problem. I think we've got to go through the communication system to advocate for Black people. In fact, close your eyes to the reality of economics as a factor. process of training our youth from birth in the whole ideology the mission of the white press is just the opposite. of liberation. This is really long range and I know it's difii- And let me quickly say that all Blacks who are in journalism What is so sad to me is that the Black press also just did not Hrkn't use that definition of Black journalism. In fact, in (Continued on page 16 were others who wondered why he would risk oom. In the hall outside the coui fighting for justice when it took him back oom were police dogs and a pha- The Two Black People among the very people who are most dispar­ anx of federal marshals in body a aged in this society. I'm sure people whis­ mor. Your ID was scanned into a for Justice pered, "didn't he know they would only cause computer database. To the Editor: him trouble?" The second event was a court hear The two political (and politicized) court hearings of Dr. One, Dr. Karanja beaten because of the natu­ ng for Dr. Sokoni Karanja. This Kuranga and. Patterson drew a couple hundred supporters of the ral workings of this society. The other, Patter­ was held at the Wentworth district defendants. But it was there that the similarity stopped. - Dr. son framed gain because he has insisted on police station. The attendees were fighting against those "natural workings". largely middle class Black folks on Sokoni Karanja and Aaron Patterson, are two men from opposite st ends of society. These two men having important things in 51 Street. Many from Trinity Dr. Karanja, the unofficial mayor of Bronzeville and holder of common - the color of their skin and the insis­ Church on 95th Street - bat many | numerous degrees and untold financial wherewithal, the founder tence that they are human beings and insist on more just from the community then a Center for New Horizons, a social service agencies. By any being treated as such. io stand in outraged solidarity withj measure Dr. Karanja is a man of success and a "Pillar of the The first event was a court hearing for Aaron Sokoni. In addition, there were a Community". Yet because he is Black he was beaten to the side­ Patterson - held in the Federal Courthouse. The small handful of activists who map walk while walking his dog, apparently because he did not ex­ attendees were Anti-Police Brutality advocates, advocates for the age to keep in touch with what is happening on the South Sidef hibit the proper shufflin', steppin' fetchit' attitude. wrongly convicted, Fred Hampton, Jr., the New Black Panther Chicago. Aaron Patterson, tortured and framed up once and pardoned Party, and numerous activist and radical youth. The crowd was After passing through the metal detector at Sokoni's hearing] after serving 17 years, came out of prison head high. He was mixed Black, Latino and white. attendees were stuffed into the courtroom and spilling into thef determined to fight the police brutality and injustice on a daily After passing through a metal detector in the lobby attendees sweltering hall outside. A handful of court bailiffs struggled i basis. There were those who hated Aaron for this. And there had to pass through another metal detector outside the court- keep the noise of conversation down to a dull roar. The differ- South Street Journal December 1-15, 2004 Page 9 The PUSH for the final Call Over the Rainbow

or some reason they did leading the people as public relation prac­ not. Maybe because they titioners to the drum of their funding Fknew the black community source. as a whole was energized to sup­ Rev. Jackson points that. "We port Rush and their insight of must keep our eyes on the prize and Rush's support of Blair Hull over remain ever vigilant to protect justice Barack Obama for U.S. Senator. and equality for all from the dream As a question to his loyority to busters. progressive black politics. But "It's about the Money", He also Obama did not support Rush, nor pointed out in his book, African any black candidate for mayor or Americans are in the 4th stage of its governor. "movement", the first three movements Some leaders privately admit if were emancipation from slavery, ending one is unqualified to run a good legal segregation, and securing the right to city, county or state wide race, one vote. The fourth and final movement is can defend and excuse themselves financial empowerment and independence. by appealing to other qualified Somewhere in those movements is the candidates or the people are not Black Liberation Movement of the 60's, ready. What leaders say or do channeled with "I am somebody" move­ behind close doors is just not their ment. business. Indeed, leadership is based on the What is most disturbing is the time. In comparison, would leadership be low level of influences leaders suitable for today of Martin Luther King, such as Jackson and Farrakhan Malcolm X, Eligh Muhammand or even have on the planning of the politi­ Nat Turner? And of course Lu Palmer, re­ cal outcome in Chicago elections. spectfully, who said sadly, "I do not see The lack of such influence result i any form of Black unity in my life time." the complacence of the overall Yet - others, Sojourner Truth, populace has become in light of Wendell Phillips, Emma Goldman, A. what the city has and is doing to poor resi­ Darronte Lofton of the Temple of Mercy. Mayor Daley. Being Democrats at others Philip Randolph, Ella Baker, Fannie Lou dents and the lock up of innocent ones. It "We can encourage people to vote, but for conveniences. It is as if Blacks were Hamer, Abraham Joshua Heschel, then is indefensible, inexcusable, and possibly what, and who. When the same issues are kicked off the democratic plantation. there is Mandrake, Rene Maxwell, Larry illegal. Derrick Mosley charges of extor­ at hand after every election." Election after election, when it comes McCullough and many anonymous oth­ tion can be lined up with leadership of The panel responded with an answer to the political, economic, and resources of ers - who championed the justice and quasi-leadership silence. from the civil rights era that blacks died this city, racial parity is still a foremost moral reasoning of leadership. It is extremely difficult to know the for the present to vote, adding that the is­ issue in a city that is 50% plus Black. In­ It has been said that sometimes one's insight of world influential leaders as sues surrounding President George W. deed, leaders should be non-compromising mission in life can only be realized though Jackson and Farrakhan not addressing the Bush, a dangerous shift away from the ba­ in their front and back yards. Incensed on one's death. HHj issues in their front and back yard. When sic freedoms established by the Homeland Cook County president John Stroger with Both the Honorable Elijah IWuham- the cry continues "If we don't work, no­ Security, and his continuous mistakes re­ less than 1.5 % contracts going to Black mad (as well as Min. Malcolm X) and Dr. body work." garding terrorism and Iraq; the deteriorat­ contractors and vendors. How could they Martin Luther King Jr.—the mentors of But the brothers that meet on 43rd and ing state of the American economy, and be so gullible as elected officials lack soli­ the Jackson and Farrakhan the ability to State Street every morning protesting con­ the historical victory of Obama to the U.S. darity once elected to office with soul mu­ work together is the greatest issue. Dis­ struction sites insist that they don't expect Senate with words of him for president. sic during election time? unity is inexcusable with the strength that too much of quasi-leadership coming out Black America must vote, the panel de­ Minister Farrakhan speaking on the displayed in the 2004 election -and with publicly speaking on the issues with them. clared. election describing Black votes as cotton, further examination, more can be done. How did much of black leadership get Indeed Blacks did so. As Rev. Jackson as leaders pick cotton taking it to the mas­ But leadership must stand side by side in this bind in Chicago and so many of responded in the broadcast. "There were ter to count and profit. with those on 43 rd and State Street, op­ them capitulate to the city's cynical strat­ three million more Black voters this year Referring to Kerry, he said "If you pose to a feel good rally and a national egy. As Conrad Worrill of the Black than in the 2000 election, he noted. "That betray our people, then your leadership is "tour" (as Jackson and Farrakhan reported United Front says, "We have not been do­ was 11.5 percent of the entire national finished. This is the last time that you will they will do as a fellow-up to their WVON ing so well in politics," in Chicago. vote, near parity with the total Black popu­ herd our votes into the hands of any politi­ program). Many say its about the money. As the lation of 12 percent." cal leader without having the necessary Open the front and back door here and preachers organized by retiring Chuck Bo- That base was at the hands of John strength to put before such a leader, those lay out the welcome mat to taking care of wen, the mayors assistance how much of a Kerry tightening the Democratic machine issues that affect our lives." home. Show that action before the final good job he has done for the mayor, while strong grip on the Black vote, while Bush That message needs to apply closer to call on the issues beyond another million- most utter a word of accountability and get made his position clear avoiding the home to Stroger, Daley and Blagojevich. man march and with coalitions that stand lost during Chicago elections. NAACP and the BET-TV by not accepting As the new generation focus on on the other side of the rainbow for our At the "State of the Black Man Con­ their invitations to address Black issues. "Green Power" oppose to Black Power, story today for tomorrow. ference" in September the question/ The advance planning was that of there is no single issue as it was in the 60's statement from the audience came from Bush, when he visit Chicago to meet as integration, and black pride. Leaders December 1—15,2004 Volume It Number 3 South Street Journal ence in the crowds and how they were treated-was striking. Today he is strong; tomorrow he is weak; in a luke warm state is published by As I thought about the different crowds at the two different Gods' presence he'll seek. When the situation looks good, oh Jarrell Communications Inc., hearings I thought - what if they were at these things to­ how he praises our God; when trials come before him, his faith Ron Carter, gether? The radicals and activists, the fighters for justice and is a facade. Editor and Publisher, against police brutality, the good middle class citizens, the Sabina El-Min, church goers and the community people outraged by obvious He confesses boldly what God has for him; yet, by tomorrow Advertising Rep. racism and injustice. Are their interests any different? Think of his Spiritual destiny appears dim. Donnell Robinson, Helen Wilson what each could learn from the other. Think of what it would Staff Writers mean for our ability to change the world. And these two cases Gods grace says double-minded spirit you have to go, J have a are exemplary of how much the world needs to be changed. plan for my son and you really must know; Satan you shall not Dominique Horton Grant Newburger have the final say; the spirit of stability is on its' way. Copy Editor Perry Smith My plans for him are prosperous and good; I'm restoring his General Assistant DOUBLE- soul; so he'll do, as he should. For I exalt; and bring down low; 1965 East 73rd Street I confuse the enemy and shoot with a bow. Chicago, 111. 60649 773-667-0793 MINDEDNESS Grace and mercy has changed his heart; and I've given my E-mail [email protected] child a brand new start; I'm renewing his mind to be like my We welcome your comments on the A double-Minded man is unstable in all his ways; going this way Sons, and changed his walk so this race he can run.' contents of this issue, as well as your or that way all the rest of his days; not totally committing to any opinions on future stories. We publish one thing, or finishing a task so completion it will bring Elaine Norwood-Carter letters and reserve the right to edit them for length, clarity and brevity. Please include your name, community and city in which you live. Page 10 South Street Journal December 1 - 15,2004 December 4th Committee remembers: yearthse aftemosr t onbrutae ofl 1AM acts Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. of terrorism to oc- (Continuedfrom page S) "NRD is a clarion call to com­ of 17 year old Daryl cur on domestic cult, hut we have got to get a (Continuedfrom page 2) soil on December munities around the world to "GMan/ManMan" Hamil­ liberation thought in the minds 4, 1969", Fred tain Mark Clark 22. henceforth and forever allow a 5 ton, (photo in state of of our youth. Hampton Jr., son The United States Co-Intel Pro minute moment of silence in rec­ death) claimed as the FCN: Yoti were involved in for Chairman Fred headed by the Federal Investiga­ ognition to the contributions of modern day Emmift Till. politics quite a bit. Vo« helped and organizer of tion Bureau (FBI) document de­ Chairman Fred Hampton and Hamilton was shot sev­ to get {Chicago's first Black] the D4C, review­ tails on the Panthers and other Defense Captain Mark Clark in eral times in the back and Mayor Harold Washington ing history said, activist of the 60's. Informants making the ultimate sacrifice of head; and his body elected. What is your analysis "We are recalling and wiretaps were planted to dis­ living and dying for the libera­ dragged across the of where Blacks are with re­ a movement of its rupt, dismantle, and destroy tion of African people. " Said ground by the Chicago own, the Panthers gard to the political process? Black militant organization. The Fred Hampton Jr. the son of Police Dept. A Silent LP: Unfortunately, 1 have lost gained program forced black activists Chairman Fred. vigil will be held at 72nd considerable success with it's organizing my fervor for electoral politics into political exile, used torture In accordance with the com­ & Dorchester, behind En­ of rallies, slogans, posters, leaflets, as an answer. This American tactics, and killings of members. memoration NRD organized a rico Fermin Elementary cartoons, buttons, symbols (i.e., the system is such that it's so easy What the government could not listed events. School - the scene of his clenched fist), through its newspaper to seduce Black people. Our his­ do to the spirit of the Panthers death. The Black Panther, and even funerals. tory has been, for the most part, movement, drugs was the alter­ Friday December 3, This event will capture that history". as people get into elective office, native weapon. 2004, 9:00 am - Area 5, they cross the line and go over National Revolutionary Day Grand & Central, with the other people. Hampton. Requested Donation: (NPvD) 2004 will host forums Saturday December 4th' And that's probably one of the $10.00. At 8:00 pm - "The As­ starting December 2nd on the 4th Ground Zero, 2337 W. Monroe sassination of Chairman Fred reasons that toward the end J the anniversary of the assassina­ 12:00 PM - 5 minutes of Silence Hampton" film showing hosted didn't want to stay on the air, tion of Chairman Fred Hampton for fallen Freedom Fighters. For by the 1st Revolutionary Family. because I was beginning to let and Defense Captain Mark Clark those not able to be present are to Monday December 6, 2004, 9:00 that feeling [of disappointment] at 2337 W. Monroe - declared stop to give their silence support AM - Aaron Patterson court date. come through. I don't know December 4th National Revolu­ at 12:05 pm. - Speakers will ad­ 219 S. Dearborn, Federal Bldg where there is any hope any­ tionary Day. dress solidarity statements. Court #2119 more for my people. The City of Chicago approved A panel will convene at For info call the Free Aaron FCN: That should be enough a resolution introduced by former The Peoples Church, Beth-El All Patterson Chicago 3 Defense to make a Negro turn Alderwoman Marlene C. Carter Black. Thank you, Lu Nations Church, Bishop E. Jack­ Committee at 773-250-7229, De­ commemorating December 4th son, 1534-40 W. 63rd St., at 3:00 cember 4th Committee: Akua Palmer. as "Fred Hampton Day in Chi­ Thursday, December 2, 5:30 PM - A film showing the Assas­ Njeri, Chair. Fred Hampton Jr., cago". pm - Anniversary of the killing sination of Chairman Fred Co-Chair.

Artist rendering of the proposed Advocate Southwest Hospital: As "Medical Apartheid" like system of health the largest provider of health care in the Chicago area. Advocate Health Care seeks state approval to build a comprehensive, mod­ ern hospital designed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing southwest suburbs on the Advocate Medical Campus Southwest 1 79th Street and LaGrange Road - Tinley Park/Orland Park. Con­ struction to begin - Fall 2004 and planned opening - Fall 2007. The hospital is expected to create more than 500 new jobs, with significant new economic development in the southwest suburban area with more than 1,600 Advocate employees who already live in the region. Advocate has $2.7 billion in net revenue for 2003.

from Illinois Health Facilities- land Park, while failing to invest (Continued from page 3) which serves a patient population Barrington that serves a patient Planning Board officials for in nearby Advocate South Subur­ to $26 million - on significant that is 97% black, while invest­ population that is 96% white. seeking to construct a new hospi­ ban Hospital, which serves- a capital improvements at its four ing $72 million in Good Shep­ Last month, Advocate execu­ tal in the predominantly white community that is approximately hospitals serving predominately herd, a similarly-sized hospital in tives faced a barrage of criticism communities of Tinley and Or- half minority. white patients (Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Lutheran General Hospi­ tal in Park Ridge, and Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn) than on its four hospitals serving predominantly minority patients 2100 S, INDIANA AVE. SUITE 106 CHICAGO* II €0616 (Bethany Hospital on Chicago's west side, Trinity Hospital on Chicago's south side, Illinois Masonic on the city's north side, and South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest). •Invested 340% more on im­ provements per licensed hospital bed - $14,044 compared to T $3,184 - at its hospitals serving NIOK Cnf Ey predominately white patients than at its hospitals serving pre­ dominantly minority patients. BUNIONS •Proposed spending 1241% INGROWN NAILS more - $276 million compared to $20.6 million - in predominantly DIABETIC FOOT white and affluent communities CARE than on hospitals serving minori­ ties during 2004. CORN & According Advocate employ­ CALLOUSES ees, the lack of capital invest­ ment compromises their ability INJURIES to provide quality patient care. "I ANKLE PAIN work in the detox unit, where we have only one working shower available to 27 patients," accord­ ing to Bethany registered nurse E RE MI Rodney Burnett. The report shows that Bethany Hospital on Chicago's west side fared the worst under Advocate's discrimi­ natory investing practices. Be­ tween 1995 and 2003, Advocate invested nothing in Bethany, South Street Journal December 1 - 15,2004 Page 11 (Continued from page 3) take the pressure off the One example is that of Gov. Blago­ "90% of the need to raise property jevich has accepted nearly $250,000 in people that go taxes and it, will create donations from the horseracing industry. Casino Gambling to Indiana is thousands of new jobs. In a campaign survey he filled out he indi­ from Chicago, Governor Rod Blago- cated "He would not take contributions never come home', Said Ms. Reed. With no pre­ and we are jevich shot down a gam­ from gambling interests" the Chicago Sun- Studies have shown the rate of gambling dictable time for losing our bling expansion proposal Times reported. addiction is significantly higher among a casino coming convention earlier in his term. "I'll However, Chicago labor and business veto any bill that asks for minorities and lower-income individuals. to Chicago, business to organizations plan to lobby lawmakers on Between 30 and 50 percent of casinos' Mayor Daley a casino in Chicago, behalf of the plan that they said will boost Las Vegas." revenues come from problem gamblers has changed his whatever the form," the city's convention and tourism business. and the presence of gambling roughly position. Mayor "We need Blagojevich said during A specific location for the casino has doubles the prevalence of pathological Daley now sup­ the money." a taping of WMAQ-TV's not been named, but the coalition support­ gambling ports a city- Said State City Desk. ing the plan wants it to be in downtown "Chicago families will lose: According owned casino Senator Emil However, he has been Chicago so that nearby restaurants, muse­ to the Neighborhood Capital Budget that would be Jones. noncommittal, as law­ ums and hotels can benefit. Group (NCBG) a citywide citizens operated by a makers have discussed "If a casino gets built in the city, no advocacy organization. John Paul Jones of management company that could generate gambling. Blagojevich would "have an question blacks will be there spending NCBG pointed out, for every dollar in as much as $300 million a year in revenue, open mind" but won't take the lead. How­ money", said Raynard Villa Hall. "If it's gambling, it usually costs taxpayers $2 to with the state getting as much as $700 mil­ ever, Senator Jones said, he has to take the going to happen somewhere why not $3 in social welfare, criminal justice, and lion a year. The profits would be used to lead or do something. Bronzeville. He pointed out, "If done with regulatory costs. offset personnel costs to the city and to Leavitt reported, even the jobs provided the right "flavor" a Casino in Bronzeville Besides the personal problems of addic­ fund infrastructure projects: such as new by the casino do not bring all that they would capture an element of the nightlife. tion, JCUA pointed to reports in Detroit, schools, police stations, fire stations, li­ seem to promise. "A large proportion of Shouldn't the Black community have a as well as in other casino cities and coun­ braries and parks. casino jobs will pay low wages and will say and maybe a piece of the job creation, ties, that there has been a documented in­ Senate President Emil Jones said he sup­ not teach skills that are transferable to destination attraction, sustainable profit­ crease in rape, addiction and pathological ports a Chicago Casino and would like to higher-paying jobs. In addition, the major­ ability?" gambling, family violence, theft, robbery, see the issue considered during the veto ity of jobs created will be temporary con­ "It is best to talk it up now and not wait divorce, alcoholism, and other crimes session. But source says it will be a while struction jobs. for the decision to be made and then just "The general public doesn't support before Springfield addresses the legisla­ And then there is the political side. be mad about it. Maybe we could wrestle gambling expansion." Said Mr. Jones. tion. John Paul Jones added a casino in Chicago out a piece for our own selves. Said Hall. "Remember the Illinois Lottery. Citizens Senator Jones states, "90% of the people makes politicians addicted to campaign But NBCG is urging the public to keep of Illinois were promised that the Lottery that go to Indiana is from Chicago, and we contributions from the gambling industry. pressure on state lawmakers to keep gam­ would fund public education. Well, it did­ are losing our convention business to Las Comparing Chicago corruption on the bling expansion out of the budget. n't. A Chicago casino is not the answer to Vegas. We need the money." Hired Truck Program, gambling corrup­ school funding or to the City's budget.' Officials say the new revenue, would tion would surely get a pass.

Englewood $10,000 Grants for residents Persons that live within the boundaries of 55th to 67th Street - Loomis blvd. to Dan Ryan, the City and selected Al­ dermen will be hosting their TIF/NIP Lottery. The lottery will decide the 110 households that will receive city grants to­ taling $10,000 toward home re­ pairs. The Greater Englewood Com­ munity and Family Task Force played a significant role orga­ nizing to have the City release these funds to property owners. The Task force will monitor the proceeding to ensure fairest with the lottery system developed by public officials The Englewood An­ nual Tour covered the area from the Commercial Redevel­ opment at 69th and Ashland: 63rd and Halsted; the corridors lead­ ing into the Park Districts; to neglected residential areas. The tour last for a 1 'A hours with public and elected officials regarding the district, to confirm seating. The referendums on November 2nd called for the CTA Redline ex­ tension and a call to bring Retail to the 63rd Street and Steward vacant lot, both passed in over­ whelming numbers. The Greater Englewood Task Force is interested in entering a Public Benefit Bid to the City on Friday to respond to the RFP for the development of the 63rd and Halsted Mall and the parcels along 59th Street Halsted to Racine. Great Opportunity for us to pursue and ensure community benefits from urban redevelop­ ment efforts. . For information call The Greater Englewood Task Force Assembles: Call John Paul Jones at (773) 436-6496 Page 12 South Street Journal December 1 - 15,2004

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