The County Budget Race or Issue Clerk Brown Cancels Protest at Cook County Commissioners Meeting Former Alderman, now Commissioner, William Beavers has raised the compari­ son of how Commissioners Tony Peraica

Poll report Jackson Commanding early lead in Race for House Seat April 15,1922 - November 25, Nineteen percentage 1987) was an American lawyer point lead on closest and politician who became the competitor' first African American Mayor of Chicago, Serving from 1983 until (Continued on page 6) his death. 20 years has passed and those that were not able to vote then, this edition of South Street Journal is dedicated to you. At times noble people are paid tributed on there birth. However, his death has more meaning and has shaped the politics of Chi­ cago today.

On November 25, 1987, Washington dence pointed to it being factual. Prairie "White comments about not want­ died of a heart attack in his City Hall Of­ As Chicago made history in 1983, the ing a nigger mayor; holding up signs call­ fice. city lost the most charming and effective ing Washington a "crook" and wearing a On the death of Harold Washington, mayor. With the white racial animosity variety of racial political buttons that many tears were expressed; and at some­ towards him that shaped the politics of showed a watermelon with a black face times more men than woman. Chicago as the world watched, he gave slash through it and another was simply all But the dramas that place him in office Chicago a name other than the Daley's white. VOTE WHITE, VOTE RIGHT one began to surface again. Some Black Chi- and Al Capone. popular T-shirt boldly proclaimed."... cagoans said he was killed. But no evi­ In Gary Rivlin's book, Fire on the (Continued on page 8)

Black Riverboat Casino ownership versus vendor. What lays a head for the African American community

By Ron Jenkins points of their posi­ Staff Writer tion related to the Over 50 Black Business men and women demands. organizer Larry Huggins, President/CEO of At the meeting, Larry Huggins, President/CEO (rear right) of Riteway Construction lead other business members to discuss gambling Riteway Construction met at Pearl's Place on Walter Grady, Presi­ for blacks at Pearl's Place on 39th and Michigan Photo by Robert Pairs 39th & Michigan Avenue to discuss becoming dent of Seaway Na­ unified and speaking as one voice for an in­ tional Bank, set the crease market share of ownership versus ven- tone for the convening of Black Business En­ tional licenses, we feel we need more owner­ lay out the specifics. But, at least, we want dorship for Illinois License in the gaming busi­ terprise Leaders when he stated that "we are ship—not just to come in as vendors. We need ownership and not just to become a vendor—by ness as well as supporting legislators to achieve here to take a position of unity among Blacks. I to have ownership and that is what it is all doing that we can control and sit at the table their goal. hope everyone is in agreement with that. For about. where they make the decisions and participate As part of their movement to become River- over the past 14 years we have been involved in ...Hopefully, I can say we can come to one in the business and the profits." Walter Grady boat Casino minority owners, a position paper the gaming operations with little or no success. accord and say that is what we want. From that ended his statement by saying: "This is urgent. will be developed that would highlight the With the urgency or coming of three (3) addi- we anticipate hi forming a position paper and to (Continued on page 19) Page 2 November 29,200? South Street Journal Fact& Commentary News Briefs Round Up of UnZip it at [email protected] Aid. Jackson Votes "No" Denzel Wash­ Mark Allen ington and his \ family visited SSJ Associate Editor On Chicago Budget the troops at Working Families Cannot Afford New Taxes; City Must Brook Army Root Out Corruption. In regards to her "No" vote on the pro­ Medical Cen­ HAROLD WHO? posed city budget, 7th Ward Alderman Sandi Jackson released ter, in San the following statement: "When I was elected nine months ago, Antonio, I promised voters of the 7th Ward that I would bring an inde­ where soldiers 20 Years Later, pendent voice to City Hall. I promised an end to the days where who have been aldermen simply rubber stamped what the mayor offered as the evacuated from Who Cares? only option," Jackson said. Germany come "I also promised my neighbors that I wouldn't ask them for to be hospital­ another cent until the City of Chicago cleaned up its waste, ized, especially fraud and abuse. With my no vote today, I hope to send the bum victims. message that we can no longer look to Washington taxpayers as the first option," she added. had a tour of "We cannot ask hard working people, one of the already being hit with tax increases at all Fisher Houses. He asked how much one of them would cost to build. He took levels of government, to ante up more his check book out and wrote a check for the full amount right there on the simply because the mayor is unwilling to spot. The soldiers overseas were amazed to hear this story and want to get ask the difficult questions. the word out to the American public. The question is why does: Brad Pitt, "Until I'm satisfied that the City Council Madonna, Tom Cruise and other Hollywood fluff make front page news with has exhausted all other options, I will their ridiculous antics and Denzel Washington's Patriotism doesn't even make continue to protect the wallets of the 7th I page 3 in the Metro section of any newspaper except Ward by voting no on tax increases," the alderman said. the Local newspaper in San Antonio . Mayor Richard Daley backed on Wednesday a controversial Hello to Yshonda Hutchinson, One of the host bar­ decision by the city's top attorney to withhold from aldermen s Attorney Tom Todd used to say, tenders on Wednesday Nights at the new Gentle Per­ the names of Chicago police officers accused of using exces­ "I'm just one man with one vote." Feb­ suasion Social Club for the Allen Brothers Afterwork sive force. The Daley administration has asked the 7th U.S. Dusty/Steppers Set. ruary 24, 1987, was the date that Circuit Court of Appeals to stay an order by U.S. District Judge A {Anton Seals Jr. a candidate 32nd district and a staffer Mayor Harold Washington was reelected Joan Lefkow to unseal the records and make them available to of the 1st Congressional District for Bobby L Rush, is Mayor of Chicago. I'm just one man who was the general public, Daley said he'll leave it to Corporation off the ballot. Has that anything to do with the con­ of the opinion that the activities that led up to Counsel Mara Georges to interpret the legal requirements con­ gressman not running for committee of the 2nd ward. cerning a list of officers who have had the largest number of this 20th Year date in Black History would Something Westside alderman Chandler did as he re­ complaints lodged against them over the last five years, has have generated more public commemorations signs as 24th Ward Democratic Committeeman provided aldermen with the list, but with the names of the offi­ than it has. Hi So who does Wendy Bell think she is talking too says cers blacked out, and recently turned down a request by Aid. HL. What organization other than the Black Me­ A few of the Gospel announcers on the new Toni Preckwinkle (4th) for the unedited list. " tropolis Convention & Tourism Council and Gospel radio station WBGX-AM 1570 have The top 10 special operations officers on the list had a total of Quinn Chappel is working on an Illinois Main made regular announcements on their shows. 408 complaints lodged against them. Another major media friend E-mailed me and Street project in Bronzeville? Who is the organiza­ tion and what are they doing to bring A Main said "ENOUGH ALREADY" with my re­ Aid. Smith and PUSH Street to Bronzeville. And what does that have to peated Harold Washington 20th Year Anniver­ do with Lt Gov. Pat Quinn? sary reminders. 20 years ago, my friend could New Controversial Song "Sometimes I Wish I not get enough of trying to figure out how address foreclosures Was White" Stimulates Discussion About Blacks much organizing he could do for Harold's re­ Frustrated With Injustice* /Lyrics: "Sometimes I election but today I'm pissing him off, trying to \feel, I wish I was white, so I could feel, just how it get him and othersmake thismajor to com­ in Chicago l feels to be treated right. /I'm not ashamed of me. memorate this Black History. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of Rainbow Just one time, I want to see, how it feels to be PUSH Coalition and Alderman Ed Smith (D-28h Ward) met treated equally."/ I am just one man who thought that this sig­ with Tellie Howard, a 87 year old resident who is one on six on Singer Allen Watty. Is nificant date would be the buzz and engine that his block West side block facing foreclosure. "Chicago has led this a call for new motivated the black and progressive communi­ the nation three years in a row concerning high cost mort­ leadership?.... Well, ties in voter registration, education and get- gages," Rev. Jackson said. "We are Rev. Al Sharpton, out-the-vote activities. I'm just one man who trying to bring relief to Chicago's (opps Sampson) should thought that there would be sound bites of the battered homeowners. There is a feel­ know about this poll, Mayors voice on Chicago's Black and Black ing of pain and embarrassment over that Black American oriented radio stations. It's just ironic that this foreclosures with new intensity." tend to want a leader upcoming Mayor's election on February 27, The resignation of major bank and such, as Malcolm X lending CEO's around the country and today. That points 2007 has the possibility of a Black person be­ the world are having a direct impact Sampson in the middle ing elected Mayor of Chicago on the 20th An­ on Chicago homeowners. "Chicago as he leans to Malcolm niversary of Chicago's 1 st Black Mayor being aldermen are looking for answers to X's associate Minister reelected almost to the date 20 years ago, and Jesse Jackson Sr. this crisis because they realize that as Farankan oppose to during Black History Month! I'm just one man their wards are decimated by this cri­ Kings follower Jesse sis," said Aid. Smith. "Public services If you were seeking a leader to help you Jackson Sr. Sampson who thought that this years Black History Alderman Ed Smith Month would be the most significant to Chi­ funded by property taxes will begin to secure your civil rights in the 1950s and was ordained by Dr. deteriorate at an alarming rate as this 60s, who would you stand with? cago and the world in years. The former Con­ King. * gressman Washington was a sense of motiva­ foreclosure crisis increasingly takes on tsunami dimensions." V Malcolm X: Morgan Carter son tion and example for Black political empower­ Rev. Jackson has met with Ben Ber- has a special note for ment in cities all over the country. Today, it's nanke, chairman of the Federal Re­ his son Keith Glover like Harold Washington was never here. Who serve Board, and has been in dialogue who will be celebrat­ cares? with CEO's of major banks like ing his birthday, Sun­ King, Jr.: 38% day Dec. 2 at Pearl's A number of national Black news services J.P.Chase, Bank of America and Citi­ group. He is calling for a restructuring Place, 39th and Michi­ have responded with "thanks for the submis­ gan. Ave, with live sion," to my various commentaries and sugges­ of the mortgage debt market over and Total number of poll participants: 1122 against the repossession of home­ entertainment. tions of events that I thought could help mark owner's property resulting from bad More on the SSJ pub­ the 20th Year Anniversary of the reelection loan product and not poor consumer lisher Ron Carter and date of Mayor Harold Washington. A number judgment, -more- Add One Press Con­ Mayor Richard Daley, the roots are getting closer, after a DNA of Carter of other e-mails ask "how's it going," and my ference "We are hoping for a synergy," said Rev. Jackson. "In indicating he has roots from Ireland, further research points the Irish people response them is that it would be going better meeting we will forge a new and influential coalition mat seeks not only enslaved Black people but white if they would help me rather than watch me restructuring of mortgage debt and ultimately consumer relief." | people as fail. And now it's also like pulling teeth trying well. Its coming to convince people across the city the benefits closer and of early voting. (Continued on page 7) closer the I told the Chicago Board of Elections Executive Irish peo­ (Continued on page 5) ple rela­ tionship to T Blacks in "If you re not careftil, the newspapers will have you hating the people Chicago who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the andpoli- oppressing." -Malcolm X tics. Advertising: Jeffery Davis, South Street Journal Office Assistants: Vincent Gill, Alice Ghant Volume 14 Number 1 Writers: Beauty Turner, Sharon Howard, Royce ••»»•» is published by Strahan, Veronica Williams, La" Shea Monique, Jarrell Communications Inc., Larry Hayes Editor and Publisher, Ron Carter, South Street Suburban Director: Associate Editor Mark Allen, Frederick M. Williams, Managing Editor, Sar'i A. Graves 449 E. 35th Street, Chicago, 111. 60616, 773-373-7000 Associate Publisher, Administration: Daisy Johnson E-mail: [email protected] South Street Journal November 29,2007 Page 3 Minimum Sentences for Crack on Decline

BY KRISTEN M. PRICE cies and laws on the African- HillTop News service American community. Burnett said One out of every four inmates in 1 the 15-month difference in the sen­ Chicago may be able to serve shorter 1. isjr W 11 %%f^jl JVVtf tence reduction will make an impact. sentences if the recent reduction of T\ * i^% 'f We imprison more people in the mandatory minimum sentences for r\ ... U.S. compared to any other nation in dealing crack cocaine is applied to mm tlP WJ tt1f*W MtKtCfJH I ftiiffiggi the world," Burnett said. "Any day them. ssi on longer a person has to sit around in The United States Sentencing jail is a difference." Commission, a government group Organizations, including the Sen­ responsible for establishing federal tencing Project and Families Against prison guidelines, said the new Mandatory Minimums, have been guidelines lowered the average sen­ ftM KtffSftCt working toward an effective criminal tencing for a convicted crack cocaine justice system, along with alterna­ dealer by 15 months, from 10 years tives to incarceration. and one month to eight years and 10 In a letter to the Sentencing Com­ months. mission, Sentencing Project Execu­ While this change is welcomed by tive Director Marc Mauer wrote in those looking to close the gap be­ support of the new law, saying that z crack cocaine sentences have had a tween crack cocaine and powder cocaine, the sentencing is still not great impact on "first-time and low- 1P !a level offenders, particularly African equal. r.,«c*coo»« ».- *"'' * t A sentencing guideline the Com­ Americans." Mauer continued by mission released states that, under saying that those affected the most include poor urban communities. federal law, powder cocaine offend­ | ***: #4| ers who possess 500 grams of pow­ Senavoe agreed with Mauer and said der receive the same five-year man­ whether it's crack or powder, the datory minimum sentence as crack drug cocaine is still the same. "Was cocaine offenders who are found [it] okay to have given much tougher with only 5 grams of crack. P"^ federal sentences for crack-cocaine , ! Blacks are more likely to be crack offenders, who are typically poor cocaine offenders, while white are and/or African American, and lower more likely to be powder cocaine penalties for powder cocaine users, offenders. who are usually white?" he asked. According to Judge Arthur L. "That type of thinking, that support believes the action for retroactivity is influx of the very people who are nett said. He also said it is the job of for obvious injustice for any reason, Burnett, Sr., a professor at the How­ right. most likely to re-offend and most the Commission is to recommend ard University School of Law, is mind-numbing." The U.S. Senate "I am not surprised at all, but still likely to upset fragile neighbor­ criminal law and sentencing proce­ has presented three bills since May women are more likely to receive disappointed, that the Justice Depart­ hoods," Senavoe said. "That's ridicu­ dures to Congress. harsh sentences, especially if chil­ that support the reduction of the ment, President Bush and people like lous." Burnett is the executive director sentencing for crack cocaine. Sen. dren are involved. Joshua Senavoe, Gretchen Shappert [U.S. attorney for Burnett said all Americans will be for the National African-American president of the Student Bar Associa­ Joseph Biden, D-Del., endorsed his the Western District of North Caro­ affected by the new amendment. Drug Policy Coalition, a group of legislation, "Drug Sentencing Re- tion at the Howard University School lina] argued against the action, be­ "Any person that committed a more than 4,000 professionals work­ of Law, said he supports the Ameri­ cause they claim this will cause an federal crime is also affected," Bur­ ing toward the impact of drug poli­ Continue on page > can Bar Association (ABA) and

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.ueuCyv __ <„ i^, <,», .^ARn i XV»r>n i tAm-m.ianiiiaAnm - ipinnnniaanonc Page 4 November 29,200^ South Street Journal Howe, president of the National Sat Dec. 1 Black Leadership Commission on "World AIDS DAY 2007 AIDS. Brunch" 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 1140 N. Lamon Avenue, Key­ Monday, Dec. 3 note Speaker: Dr. William John­ "STORYTELLING NIGHTS AT Community Arts Every 3rd Friday - Doors open @ Basketball camps at Morgan son, President Luck Care Center 7. Showtime 8-10pm @ Affinity, Park Methodist Church.and Com­ & Special guest panelists to dis­ Grants Solicited By 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden munity Church. These camps cuss and answer questions re­ Level. Music-n- Discussion, Art- continue until December 1st. The garding HIV/AIDS from the per­ City Of Chicago n-Discussion, Words-n- times will be from 10am to 12pm spective of prevention, treatment The Department of Cultural Af­ Discussion. Performances and each Saturday. The camp is for and personal experience. Co- fairs Community Arts Assistance post discussion. boys/girls ages 8 to 13 years. sponsored by: Illinois Department program is accepting applications The camps will be held at the of Public Health Center for Minor­ for the 2008 grant cycle. An an­ Energy-Efficient Light Bulb following locations. The cost is ity Health, For more information nual grant opportunity designed Giveaway. The bulbs use two- $249.00 for the entire 12 weeks. contact: Linda Clarke (773) 261- to discover, nurture, and expand thirds less energy than a stan­ The cost includes basketball fun­ 5890 Chicago's multiethnic artist and dard bulb to produce the same damentals, mentoring session non-profit organizations, and to eta" KWANZAA GATHERING: amount of light and last ten times and a t-shirt. Black on Black Love's My Sis­ foster new and emerging individ­ Stories that demonstrate the prin­ as long. Over the next month, ter's Keeper program - 12th An­ ual artist and art groups. Grants ciples of Kwanzaa. Join hosts they will be distributed through: Wed. JVov. 28 nual Graduation, Luncheon & of up to $1000 are provided for Emily Hooper-Lansana and Aldermen's offices, The Chicago Disability Rights Consortium Fashion Show at the Double Tree projects that promote profes­ Glenda Zahra Baker of In the Department of Environment, 30 will take place on from 9:30- Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St. in Alsip, sional, artist and organizational Spirit as they introduce some of N. LaSalle St., 25th Fl. The Chi­ 11:00 at Equip for Equality, 20 Illinois. The event includes a si­ development. Priority is given to our best tellers of tall tales from cago Department of Housing, 33 North Michigan, Suite 300. The lent auction at 11:30 and a lunch­ those who have had limited ac­ ASE: the Chicago Association of N. LaSalle St., 2nd Floor The focus of the meeting will be Self- eon at 12:30. It is followed by a cess to traditional funding in both Black Storytellers. Open Mike Historic Chicago Bungalow Asso­ Advocacy Resources for people tribute to four advocates who artist of demonstrated ability who Sign-up 6:45-7:00 pm, 7-9 pm - ciation, 1 N. LaSalle St., 12th with disabilities. Last month's have worked tirelessly to promote are least 21 years of age; $10. Floor, The Department of Aging's the agency's mission. This year's Chicago residents ( does not meeting focused on self- th Senior Centers, or call 311 to Event Chairperson is Dr. Grace Thurs. Dec. 6 include suburbs) for at least six advocacy resources in general, learn the nearest location that Dawson a Black on Black Love Greater Englewood Commu­ months prior to the application and this month's meeting will distributes bulbs. Board Member. The theme, nity and Family Task Force, deadline and have a social secu­ focus on self-advocacy resources which reflects the sophistication announce the rity number. Non-profit arts or­ related to disability. If not already Mens Any given Sunday, any­ of the event, is Elegance, Glitz & 2007 Awards ganizations must be located in provided, attendees are asked to one, any team can be defeated. bring a list of their organization's Glamour. Ceremony: Chicago: must be incorporated, rd iTZ's Flag Football leagues are The 3 An­ in the process of, or applying for self-advocacy resources that are now taking registrations. Full nual "You funds to incorporate: and have a available to people with disabili­ 20th Ward Alderman Willie Contact Flag Football Or Co-Ed ties. Following this meeting, a cd- Cochran is hosting foreclosure Too Can Be valid Federal Implorer Identifica­ Great" will tion Number. Applications are rom with all the self-advocacy fair from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at materials that have been identi­ St. Edmunds Episcopal Church be held: available at the Southside Com­ 5:30 p.m. to 8 munity Arts Center, 3831 S. fied will be compiled and distrib­ located at 6105 S. Michigan Ave­ uted. Questions about the meet­ nue. Presenters include p.m. at Park Michigan and are due to the National Department of Cultural Affairs by ing should contact Barry Taylor at Neighborhood Housing Services, rd Community Investment Corpora­ Bank - 815 December 3 , at 5 pm. Contact [email protected]. rd December 1 - 24, tion, Cook County Assessors West 63 St. Michelle Bibbs at 312-744-1742 It will honor for more information, Office, Marquette Bank and Recreational Flag Football Na­ Shore Bank. achievement and annually con­ Xpressions of You is a time for tionally Sanctioned Flag Football duct their own Nobel Prize cere­ young lesbian, bisexual, trans- 8 on 8 mens league 7 on 7 Co-ed mony. This year, Jennifer Hud­ gendered, queer, and allies/ Linemen Eligible League 8 The Broadcast Ministers' Alli­ son (local resident and 2007 supporters of these women of Weeks of Play Include: Stats for ance of Chicago (BMAC) and Oscar Award winner, starring in African descent to enjoy a safe each team and individual Regula­ Illinois Department of Public "Dream Girls") the Patricia Harris space and address issues they tions Fields Certified Refs Individ­ Health (IDPH) will host daylong "Ambassador" award for her ual and Team Trophies Champi­ HIV awareness activities in com­ many 2007 accomplishments. onship Team Gets Cash Prize memoration of World AIDS Day For info call John Paul Jones CALL (773) 936-5422 Also visit on . To be held at the Rainbow/ (312) 857-2757 ext. 15 myspace page. PUSH Coalition headquarters, 930 E. 50th Street. In addition to Friday, Dec 7- In The Paint Youth Basketball workshops and special activities sponsored by Governor Rod Angela Davis at the 21st An­ may be facing at school, at Camp Fall Blagojevich's BASUAH (Brothers nua/ Women's Staff Holiday home, in church, and in the com­ Basketball Luncheon, The Women's Cen­ and Sisters United Against HIV) munity. Age: 18+, Every 1st Fri­ Camps on ter; 11 am - 2 pm, Staff from the "New Impressions" Exhibit program, featured activities in­ day - Drop-in, 6-9pm @ Affinity Southside Women's Center and the Asso­ Opening Reception Saturday, 6 clude the nationally televised 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden enrolling! In ciation of Northwestern University PM - 9 PM, Neleh Galleries 3219 Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Satur­ Level. Affinity provides a safe The Paint Bas­ Women (ANUW) cordially invite S. Calumet Avenue, 312-225- day Morning Forum featuring the space for game night, movie ketball is en­ all women staff to this festive 5692, Innocence 36"x48" Acrylic Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., and night, networking and community rolling campers event to honor your contributions on Canvas By LaShun Beal special guest Debra Frazier- involvement. Food provided. for our Fall toNU. Sun. Dec. 9, Sing Hallelujah - A Holiday Gospel Celebration !! a fund- I

We salute the ers of the Third ual Black Wall Street raiser "Sing Hallelujah - A Holi­ day Gospel Celebration" at the Economic Si . In the Spirit of E ack Wall Street Tulsa Premier Entertainment Center, (formerly Jo River Center) 300 we encourage you to possess the land j romised to us by God West Sibley Blvd. in Dolton, Illi­ generations . nois. The Friends of Dorothy Brown Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. i Consratulati ter and Black Wall Street Chicago Wed. Dec. 12, Akarama Foundation Dedica­ tion of its new $2 million Commu­ i r nity Service Center in Woodlawn. Invited Guest Speakers Gov. Rod lack Wall 5treei Blagojevich Illinois Senate Presi­ dent Emil Jones, Jr., Mayor Rich­ ard M. Daley, Alderman Willie Cochran, 20th Ward. A dedica­ tion ceremony for a 9,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, Community Service Center in Woodlawn, a dynamic redevelopment area in Chicago, 11:00 AM. 6220 S. In­ gleside Ave. Theta Omega Chap­ ter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror­ ity, will dedicate a $2 million, 9,000 square foot, state-of-the art Community Service Center at 6220 S. Ingleside Ave. South Street Journal November 29,200T Page 5 World AIDS Fact& Commentary mmti^^^^^Mii^mmf Day Round Up of Observance Mark Allen

targets HIV (Continuedfrom page 2) Director Lance Gough that it would be an easy task to stimulate more Rise among participation in early voting, but this is hard work. 20 years ago, I was cress crossing this city, talking Blacks to group after group, and then giv­ On-Site Rapid Testing, AIDS ing updates on WVON trying to education at Rainbow/PUSH organize people to turnout on elec­ tion day. On Saturday afternoon, November 17' 2007, the organization Black People Against Police Torture (BPAPT) hosted the The Broadcast Ministersa€™ Alli­ "Legislators Making A Difference" awards reception in Ida Noyes Hall at the University of Chicago. Six honorees were I'm just one man who thought presented with awards for their legislative efforts to eliminate police torture. ance of Chicago (BMAC) and that Black political scientists, ana­ Illinois Department of Public The Honorees included Congressman Danny K. Davis, Illinois State Representative Arthur L. Turner, Illinois State lysts, writers, columnists, talk show Representative Constance A. Howard, Illinois State Representative Kenneth Dunkin (not pictured), Cook County Com­ Health (IDPH) will host daylong hosts, and all would all actively and missioner Earlean Collins (accepted by her assistant, Africa), and 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. Alderman HIV awareness activities in com­ systematically look for ways toTielp Brookins is presently a Candidate for the office of Cook County State's Attorney. memoration of World AIDS Day educate a new generation of con­ Black People Against Police Torture (BPAPT) is a coalition of individuals and groups who represent all aspects of on December 1. The programs will stituencies, like a young student Chicago's diverse community and a support group for lawyers seeking prosecution of former Chicago Police Commander be held at the Rainbow/PUSH who first responded, "Harold Jon G. Burge. Everyone is invited to become a member. No dues are required and monetary donations are welcome. th st rd Coalition headquarters, 930 E. 50 Who?" to my initial communication Meetings are held 1 and 3 Thursdays, 7 pm, at the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 East Oakwood Blvd. Street. In addition to workshops with them on this subject. Beverly Wilson Ellison Sr. and special activities sponsored by Who was Harold Washington? Governor Rod Blagojevicha€™s Was he Chicago's 1st Black Mayor? BASUAH (Brothers and Sisters Was he the one that no matter United Against HIV) program, the where you would be in the world groups will also offer on-site, rapid people would ask, "How's Harold?" testing for HIV infection. All pro­ Was this the man who was the light­ grams are free and open to the ening rod for Black and Progressive general public. political empowerment? Was this Featured activities include the the man who at his funeral we said nationally televised Rainbow/ that we would not let him down in Designed PUSH Coalition Saturday Morning terms on sustaining the political Forum featuring the Rev. Jesse agenda that he championed? Wreath Jackson, Sr., and special guest The significance during this Debra Frazier-Howe, president of Black History in November: Harold the National Black Leadership Washington, 20 years later. Who to be Commission on AIDS. Following cares? the broadcast a panel of health experts will team with members of displayed the religious community for a panel entitled, a€oeHIV & The inSSJ Faith Response.a€S Youth and young adults will be targeted with a special afternoon forum featuring Office an interactive spoken word per­ formance and a discussion about HIV prevention led by BASUAH youth ambassadors. From left to right in photo, Floretta King, gift shop manager for the Bronzeville Visitor Information Center de­ AIDS is the leading cause of death signed this beautiful Christmas wreath for Ron Carter that will be graciously hung for the holiday season in the offices of the South Street Journal. This is one design of an assortment of wreaths designed by Ms. King, that are for black women ages 25 and 34, currently on sale while they last at the BVIC, in A Holiday Season Weekend Bazaar featuring a Festival of Trees & and the third leading cause of Custom Designed Wreaths. Photo by Harold Lucas death of black Americans between 25 and 34. Illinois has the seventh highest number of AIDS cases in Give your Customers a the nation, with 30,000 reported short cut to get to you. cases of AIDS since 1981. 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It is highly unlikely that tember 21, 2007 by Lester massive amount of dust continues to spill down the United States Senators' Barrack & Associates, commis­ information in the side of public housing, low-rise Hussein Obama and Hillary Clinton sioned by Congressman district and to re­ townhouses as well as six to nine will be visiting the people who live Jesse Jackson, Jr., shows cruit friends and stories of mid-rises in the IDA B in Grove Park. Phillip Jackson with a volunteers into the Wells development complex. Many Police shooting of civilians are commanding lead in the "Movement." of those residential housing devel­ rising like mercury in a thermostat race for State Representa­ The highlight of the opments are having their date with as the autumn weather gets colder tive in the 26 * District of campaign so far is a wrecking ball. Numerous aims of and thirty (30) police shootings Illinois. The initial head- his polished and the wrecking ball are taking away with 17 fatalities have occurred to-head running shows practical "District Phillip Jackson with a Guide" that rival big chunks of since January Phillip Jackson, Paul Chadha, and Kenny Johnson will be concrete and 07 of this wide-margin lead at 26 candidates have percent of the vote com­ guest on the Cable TV show Trick City to air in late December, imitated. His mortal where year. No hosted by SSJ publisher, Ron Carter people lived presidential pared to incumbent Elga guide for constitu­ and called candidates Jefferies at 7 percent, ents is a model that home. Sites have talked followed by Kenny Johnson and up the polls while others will fade promises to change election litera­ Will Burns with six and two percent like this are or spent any­ away and fall behind. ture in future elections around the respectively. taking place time with the Jackson was the first to enter the country. Jackson said, "This district all over the weeping Jackson, Jr., saw the column and race and reported he filed about guide was designed to tell our people windy city. mothers, who sent over results from a benchmark twice the number of petition signa­ who live in the district about their poll. Nearly 400 voters were sur­ tures, nearly 5,500, than any other district, about the people who repre­ High-rises, children have veyed according to Jackson in its candidate. He was the first candidate sent them, and about the ideas that mid-rises, and low-rises on the • been the most recent poll with an error margin in the district to open a campaign can make our district a model for the south side, north-west side as well victims of 29 shooting and the shooting of school age children by of less than 5 percentage points. office, hire a campaign manager, entire nation." So far, apparently, as the west side of town, such as Pollster Lester & Associates was create a website and election litera­ the voters agree. the Robert Taylor Homes, State gangs. accurately predictive of Chicago ture, go door-to-door with campaign However, Rich Miller, of Capito Way Gardens, Rockwell Gardens, The sad point is these shootings aldermanic races last spring. information, provide signs for win­ FAX wrote that Will Burns should Henry Horner Homes, Cabrini and violence are taking place in The initial head-to-head numbers dows that included his picture and be considered the frontrunner in the Green Homes, Madden Park, Dar- Chicago and not war-torn Iraq; and may seem a surprise at first, but first to saturate transportation hubs primary race. Burns, a former top row Homes, as well as other public the violence has torn into our social they're not when you remember that and major traffic areas. Jackson also aide to Senate and supported by developments are experiencing this fabric. My question to Barack and another guy named "Phil Jackson" has more than 450 volunteers and President Emil Jones, shift in housing displacement in Hillary Clinton: Who's backing us? coached the Chicago Bulls. Rep. friends working in his campaign. Jefferies a first term representative Chicago. Even some Section 8 By the way you both need to hear Kenny Johnson who is backed by "This is not a campaign, it's a was a staffer for the late Lou Jones residential housing are being de- the voice of the voiceless: get on the Famous Beauty's Ghetto Bus Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. said, people's movement," Jackson says. and was appointed to the seat. She molited . Homes such as Grove "Base on the expect analysis of the "The people of the 26th district want won her first election in 2006 is Park Apartments on 61st. Street and Tours and hear the voice of the voiceless! Call Ms. Beauty Turner numbers, here is the button line, I am change. The people in the state want backed by House Speaker Michael Cottage Grove have now failed in a stronger position at the start of change. And the people are using Madigan. three Housing and Urban Develop­ at 1-773-297-5619 cell or e-mail me at Beauty- the race and will move quickly up in me to deliver this message to Spring­ The other candidate Paul Chadha ment Inspections. field!" With the election 68 days Many of the residents who live [email protected]. has entered the race.

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The South Street Journal and the Black Wall Street/Chicago Congratulates Cheryl Jackson, the Chicago Urban league And the Premier Class of Clients of Project Next One South Street Journal November 29,2007 Page 9 'With sincere appreciation Harold! for what Mayor Harold Photographs from the Washington has done for Harold Washington Years the City of Chicago, The year 2007 marks the twentieth anniver­ sary of Washington's death, and this loving tribute in words and pictures will keep his mes­ and in remembrance sage alive for future generations. "Harold" This handsome book captures in words and pictures the powerful emotions that of his legacy." circled around one man in Chicago in the early 1980's: Harold Washington. More than one hundred pictures, from candid shots on the cam­ paign trail to triumphant public appearances, give readers a window onto a man who won over an entire city. Washington's mayoral win represented a faltering of the previously all- powerful Chicago Machine, and his campaign the full-time campaign photographer when Har­ was a part of a larger civil rights crusade that old Washington announced his mayoral candi­ forged unity in the black community in Chi­ dacy in 1982. He stayed on as official photogra­ cago. pher to Chicago mayors and currently works for Antonio Dickey and Marc PoKempner were Richard M. Daley. His work has been exhibited there with Washington throughout 1982-87, at the Chicago Historical Society, the Harold Dickey as his campaign and personal photogra­ Washington Library, and other venues. pher and PoKempner on assignment for the Independent photojournalist Marc PoKemp­ New York Times, People, and Time, capturing ner is known for his documentation of blues in the force of his personality and the inspiration Chicago, music and life in Cuba, and the work he brought to Chicago. Their photographs have of community-minded corporations seeking to become the definitive documentation of the solve social problems. His work is in the perma­ Harold years and were featured in the Chicago nent collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, Historical Society's 2003-2004 exhibit "Harold where he has also had solo exhibitions. He cov­ Washington: The Man and the Movement." ered Harold Washington nearly full time for the Thanks to their captured moments, a new Chicago Reader and the Midwest bureaus of generation can share what we saw, guided by Time and People. the eloquently streetwise narration of another Salim Muwakkil is a senior editor of In These eyewitness, Salim Muwakkil. His perspective, Times and an op-ed columnist for the Chicago like mine, has only been enriched by the hard- Tribune. In the 1980s he wrote exclusively earned lessons of passing time. about Harold Washington and politics in Chi­ Antonio Dickey, a former Chicago Daily cago. . Defender photographer, volunteered to serve as

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"HAROLD WASHINGTON INSPIRED A LEGION ON SUPPORTERS ACROSS RACIAL LINES TO BECOME CHICAGO'S FIRST BLACK MAYOR. IT IS IN THAT SAME SPIRIT THAT I AM RUNNING TO BECOME THE FIRST BLACK ELECTED AS COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY' Stephanie Neely, BROOKINS Treasurer, City of Chicago www.chicagocitytreasurer.com Page 10 November 29,2007 South Street Journal Police on Sentences for Crack (Continued from page 3) bilitation centers," Beard said. "I think form and Kingpin Trafficking Act of they can be used as punishment centers 2007," for equalizing the sentencing for criminals." Senavoe said that al­ Watch charges between crack and powder though the Howard University School cocaine offenses. Jasmine Beard, a of Law has not been directly involved junior political science major, believes in the ABA's work with this issue, sev­ A report published next month in ColorLines the sentencing reduction of crack co­ eral students and professors have ex­ Quality parts for over 20 years magazine, co-written by the Chicago Reporter- caine offenders is justified. "I think that pressed discontent over the injustice in found that of the 85 police-involved fatal shoot­ it's fair that they reduced the sentenc­ sentencing African-American offenders Monday—Saturday 8 am—8 pm ings since 2000, nine officers had been sued for at ing," Beard said. "Cocaine is still co­ to longer periods than white offenders least one other allegation of misconduct, and five caine, whether it's powder or crack for similar crimes. "While society Sunday 9 am—5 pm for more than one. Family members of Aaron form." Beard, who plans to attend law should not tolerate aberrant behavior, Open 365 days a year Harrison and Johnny Goodwin, who were shot by school to become a public defender, our justice department needs to do Phone (773) 778-8100 Chicago officers this year after police said the said it is good for those imprisoned on more to treat everybody who comes men aimed guns at the officers, said there should drug charges to be released on a shorter into our courts equally," Senavoe said. Fax (773) 778-8102 be more investigation into the shootings. An Of­ sentence. "I don't think jails are reha­ fice of Professional Standards investigation was initiated in both cases, but the results are not yet public. Aid. Ed Smith (28th) said he would ask •sr Aid. Isaac Carothers (29th), chairman of the Po­ N7^ lice and Fire Committee, to hold a public hearing NEW to discuss the police shootings. Carothers did not $w!Ps£?*!*P ^™WB#^^ ^^fcx&f^ flwSw:-. ^^KinOt^ *™toU80^ return a call for comment. Loca riot : , %, .,,; /.V.f.UV In the 1970s Chicago prosecutors were I^VVNd known to compete in a game called "niggers by University Village - 1339 S* Halstecl the pound" to see who could convict the most black defendants.From the website of the Univer­ DINE-IN. FAST DELIVERY OR PICK-UP: (312) 455 -1211 sity of Chicago's Police Torture Archive: Be­ FAST DELIVERY tween the years of 1972 and 1991, approximately Opm Late, 7 !)»•*••? a Week* [192] African American Men and women were or PICK-UP! Moa - TLu\r, 1'. 30 ?.r:. - •-- &'U£l:2|f.BS. — 12 :3.S* arrested and tortured at the hands of former Chi­ cago Police Commander Jon Burge and officers REGGIO'S FIEEA EE^&IO'S FIEEA REGGI®*§ PIZZA PI REGGIO'S PIZZA under his command at Area 2 police headquar­ ters. Some of these victims were as young as thir­ S2.00 OFF teen years old. Various court cases have estab­ (2) Large 2) Medium FREE lished that the methods of torture used in the in­ i any Medium or terrogation of suspects included electric shock to Thin Crust Thin Cms! the ears and genitalia, mock executions, suffoca­ Large THIN DELIVERY tion, and burning. While Jon Burge was ulti­ mately fired by the Chicago Police Department, Pizzas for ! CRUST or BEEP Pizzas for with purchase of not a single perpetrator of the tortures has ever been criminally prosecuted, of those tortured S22.99 DISH Pizza S17.99 S10 or more 008 3Sf»bf cdiy '*Vka Ms csraoc. were sent to death row. -arm; .5•_ 23.7 -j&d-ippiif-q&jj m& 1 •^i CJ»:$OC PVri-up x isltvsry N** 05 fc« The release of a whitewash report by Special .;;*i •*-.=: i=r cibs: nr*: C'fsr vi'iaj!. ttMtacy -soar affa: Ofsr: S&fomraL 'ssec «££& E.y ctbsc y£kr Ctrsr 'yilxsad-- •1&P9H12 15-07 Prosecutor Edward Egan, was the culmination of ^*P"K12 15-07 Sfse*:i215-07' £sp»s'l2 15-07 four years of investigation and $7 million in tax­ payer funds that according to a new standard Coupons also good at our location! Call: f77$j'65I news report, "clear proof that torture took place at Area Two on the city's south side," during the Sports season has arrived! Grab a delicious Reggio 's pizza before the game: 70's and 80's.

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Harold Washington Cultural Center Opened in 2004, it's the new heart of Bron- zeville; the 40,000 square foot center is named for Chicago's first Black mayor, Tribute to the Legacy of Mayor Harold Washington who grew up in the neighborhood; a sculp­ ture of Harold by Ed Dwight adorns the front corner; the much needed 1,000 seat performing arts theater is state of the art; Digital Media Resources Center, the Music Terry MacCarthy Business & Performance Arts Institute, and the Radio-Television Broadcast Program are tremendous in-house resources for Democratic Candidate for Judge of the students to access and experience; an worthy statue of Harold Washington stands on its corner; 4701 South Martin Luther Grcuit Court of Cook County King Drive.

S Patron- Harriet Tubman African American Huseum, Naconf QA Q C^^ol\iWk:Schc^s»mPrifKvaIfwaC^y* S ,X]UALIHQr-Chicago Bar AssodBSbn Harold Washington 3 Career PuUk Defender w Social Security Cen­ ES .„well regarded fbr his knowledge of the law and ter, Government trial skilfs...teaches trial advocacy on a focal and Building 600 West national level and is a leading expert on evidence... Madison committed to the law and to public service and possesses al the requisite qualifications to serve as a Grcuit Court Judge." (Chicago Bar kssodason Jusfey Btdmkm Comiwaie- September, 200?)

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jjL - "SHE GETS IT DONEr " $~ Uytfaiiw District November 29,2007 South Street Journal Black Wall Street A birds eye view of Tulsa in 1918 (Courtesy Mark Adkinson). Black Wall Street District of Oakland Calif By 1910, thanks to the forest of derricks which had risen up over the nearby oil fields, Tulsa had mushroomed into a rau­ cous boomtown of more than 10,000. Astonishingly, its real growth was only beginning. As the word began to spread about Tulsa — as a place where fortunes could be made, lives could be rebuilt, and a fresh start could be had — people literally be­ gan to pour in from all over the country. Remarkably enough, by 1920, the population of greater Tulsa had skyrocketed to more than 100,000. The city that these newcomers had built was, in many ways, equally remarkable. Anchored by the oil industry, and by its new role as the hub of the vast Mid-Continent Field, by 1921 Tulsa was home to not only the offices of more than four- hundred different oil and gas companies, but also to a score of oil field supply companies, tank manufacturers, pipe line com­ panies, and refineries. While the city also enjoyed its role as a regional commercial center, serving nearby farms and ranches, for good reason it was already being referred to as the Oil Capital of the World. Despite its youth, Tulsa also had acquired, by 1921, practi­ cally all of the trappings of older, more established American cities. Four different railroads — the Frisco, the Santa Fe, the Katy, and the Midland Valley — served the city, as did two separate inter-urban train lines. A new, all-purpose bridge spanned the Arkansas River near Eleventh Street, while street repair, owing to the ever-increasing numbers of automobiles, was practically constant. By 1919, Tulsa also could boast of having its own commercial airport. A new city hall had been built in 1917, a new federal build­ ing in 1915, and a new county courthouse in 1912. New schools and parks also had been dedicated, and in 1914, the city erected a magnificent new auditorium, the 3,500 seat Con­ vention Hall.,Tulsa had grown so quickly, in fact, that even the old city cemetery had to be closed to new burials. In its place, picture theaters, billiard halls, and speakeasies. Those who So too, not surprisingly, was downtown. With its modern the city had designated Oaklawn Cemetery, located at Eleventh could afford it could find just about anything in Tulsa, from the office buildings, its graceful stone churches, and its busy nigt Street and Peoria Avenue, as the new city cemetery.2 latest in fashion to the most modern home appliances, includ­ life, it is easy to see why Tulsans ~ particularly those who ing vacuum cleaners, electric washing machines and Victrolas. worked, played, or worshiped downtown ~ were so proud of In 1921, Tulsa could lay claim to two daily newspapers the For those whose luck had run dry, the city had its share of the city's ever- growing skyline. What the pamphlets and the Tulsa World, a morning paper, and a newly renamed afternoon pawnshops and second-hand stores.3 picture postcards did not reveal was that, despite its impressi\ daily, the Tulsa Tribune plus a handful of weeklies. Radio had new architecture and its increasingly urbane affectations, Tuls not arrived yet, but the city was connected to the larger world was a deeply troubled town. As 1920 turned into 1921, the cit through four different telegraph companies. Telephone service Many Tulsans were especially proud of the city's residen­ tial neighborhoods — and with good reason. From the working- would soon face a crossroads that, in the end, would change it also existed — with some ten-thousand phones in use by 1918 - man's castles that offered electric lighting, indoor plumbing, forever. - although long-distance service was still in its infancy. While and spacious front porches, to the real castles that were being the city was linked both to nearby towns and to the state capital However, chamber of commerce pamphlets and the pictui built by the oil barons, the city could boast of block after block at Oklahoma City by a network of roads, rail travel was by far postcards did not reveal everything. Tulsa was, in some ways, of handsome, modern homes. While Tulsa was by no means the fastest and most reliable mode of transportation in and out not one city but two. Practically in the shadow of downtown, without its dreary rooming houses and poverty stricken side of town. there sat a community that was no less remarkable than Tulsa streets, brand new neighborhoods with names like Maple Seven different banks, some of which were capitalized at itself. Some whites disparagingly referred to it as "Little Af­ Ridge, Sunset Park, Glen Acres, College Addition, Gurley Hill, more than one-million dollars each, were located downtown, as rica", or worse, butit has become known in later years simply and Irving Heights were built year after year. Some f the new as Greenwood.5 In the early months of 1921, it was the home were the offices of dozens of insurance agencies, investment homes were so palatial that they were regularly featured on advisers, accounting firms, stock and bond brokerages, real of nearly ten-thousand African American men, women, and picture postcards, chamber of commerce pamphlets, and other children. estate agencies, and loan companies. By 1921, more than two- publications extolling the virtues of life in Tulsa.4 hundred attorneys were practicing in Tulsa, as were more than Many had ties to the region that stretched back for genera­ one-hundred-fifty doctors and sixty dentists. tions. Some were the descendants of African American slaves, who had accompanied the Creeks, Cherokees, and Choctaws Frequently awash in money, the citizens of Tulsa had Blaek Wall Street Tulia - on the Trail of Tears. Others were the children and grandchil­ plenty of places to spend it from furniture stores, jewelry dren of runaway slaves who had fled to the Indian nations in shops, and clothing stores to restaurants and cafes, motion 1830 to 1921 South Street Journal November 29,2007 Hiisfor acBCi\iZ7a QDtBCDG

going to jail and for sure here in Chicago We come the Black it was hard to see what benefits were gained. One internet blog question: Why Wall Street District of are we the only group on the face of the Oakland as a planet that finds it necessary to go to a park in the middle of the day to pledge Ron Carter, template of what the allegiance to our families, hug, cry, eat publisher and Editor, Mark Allen, bbq, and issue a press release to make Associate Editor Black Wall Street of sure that the whole world is privy to our transgressions? Feeling obligated to uring October 16, 1995 in Chicago will follow. publicly testify that we are supportive of Washington, D.C., there's one our families is ridiculous. thing everyone agreed upon: Youth March, in the spring of 2004, the Standing in front on October 16, 1995, the Million Man March, at the time focus Million Women march in Washington as I looked over, I thought the same of nationwide attention, regardless of DC, and then the Million Family March thing. However, it was a glorified day of whatever message people perceived from organized by Farrakhan. Later the Mil­ unity. Webb Evans message is so clear, it, from the media to even the Almighty lions More Movement (MMM) ask men, so bright, as he has been saying for over looking over it. Not really a march, but women, and children to participate in 42 years the only march now is the Mil­ more of a movement for political, socio­ celebrating the Million Man March's lion Dollar March. But the response has economic, religious, cultural and mend­ 10th anniversary, it was open to people been so slow. ing differences among Black men in from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. A Now as South Street Journal is the America. Convened by The Nation of occasion that many did not attend, adding convener of the Black Wall Street Eco­ Islam's leader Louis Farrakhan, who that the Million Man March business nomic Summit, And in spite of all, we must be given full credit for the concept was not finished, and others would duvet responded to Webb Evans call, and on and be fully responsible for follow-up the 10th anniversary. Many activities December 1, 2007, The second Black actions, as Rev. Al Sampson, of Fern- were inspired following the 1995 Million Wall Street Economic Summit will take wood United Methodist Church, standing Man March; The National Association of place to sustain and increase Black Busi­ among the one million plus declared: "I Black Social Workers reported a flood of nesses in Chicago, through data, analysis stand here today to ask your permission 13,000 applications to adopt Black chil­ and the compelling reports of develop­ to make a motion. A motion that we ac­ dren. The march included efforts to regis­ ment from those that are accountable. ter African Americans to vote in US elec­ cept Minister Louis Farrakhan as our Since Salem Baptist Church and the tions. According to voter registration leader all over the world for black men, Chicago Urban Leagues' November 17th statistics, one and a half million Black for generations yet unborn; that he be our conference to sustain 400 black busi­ men registered to vote in the months leader today, yesterday, and tomorrow." nesses, the Black Wall Street Summit following the March. the years prior to and during the Civil War. A few elderly resi­ The crowed roared in a vote of yes. Min­ was rescheduled. Business unity is a must dents, some of whom were later interviewed by WPA workers ister Farrakhan spoke for nearly two and There was an increase in black in­ in taking the next movement of the Mil­ during the 1930s, had been born into slavery.6 a half hours standing behind a shield of volvement in volunteerism and commu­ lion Dollar March. Aiming communities However, most of Tulsa's African American residents had bulletproof glass. He explained "this is a nity activism. During the same time the with business growth, advocates to have come to Oklahoma, like their white neighbors, in the great very pregnant moment... many have tried most notable act occurred in the US of A, Black owned products in K-marts, Wal- boom years just before and after statehood. Some had come to distance the beauty of this idea from the "Contract with America" was imple­ marts and Walgreens and other big box from Mississippi, some from Missouri, and others had jour­ the person through whom the idea and the mented, characterized as an attack on stores. And the block by block assess­ neyed all the way from Georgia. For many, Oklahoma repre­ call was made. Some have done it mistak­ programs like welfare, Medicaid, housing ments to move the Million Dollar March sented not only a chance to escape the harsher racial realities of enly, and others have done it in a mali­ programs (CHA began their demolition) as Webb Evans says, "another million life in the former states of the Old South, but was literally a ciously in a vicious manner." and the falsehood of Chicago's $100 goal is needed". Help us reach it. million Empowerment Zone funds was land of hope, a place worth sacrificing for, a place to start Years later other marches followed, not use to displace the people it supposed to anew. And come they did, in wagons and on horseback, by under Minister Farrakhan's ruling, and at have empowered. Increase of Blacks train and on foot. While some of the new settlers came directly times without his blessings. The Million to Tulsa, many others had first lived in smaller communities — many of which were all-black, or nearly so ~ scattered throughout the state. Letters From the PeoDle

their money, and look at how the fools spend more with him than ever before!). They'll continue to show off to each other while we Harvard Financial build solid communities with the profits from our businesses that Be True to Self we market to them. Dear Editor Educators SELFISHNESS, ingrained in their minds through slavery, is hether it's a parent, spouse, significant other or Dear Editor one of the major ways we can continue to contain them. One of even a stranger, as women, we strive to become the HEY ARE STILL OUR SLAVES. We can con­ their own, Dubois said that there was an innate division in their person others want us to be. In the back of our tinue to reap profits from the Blacks without the culture. A "Talented Tenth" he called it. He was correct in his! W deduct ion that there are segments of their culture that has minds we listen to various judgments and as a result we fall vic­ effort of physical slavery. Look at the current tim to mose judgments. T achieved some "form" of success. methods of containment that they use on themselves: IG­ However, that segment missed the fullness of his work. They We find ourselves lost and in a state of confusion because we NORANCE, GREED, and SELFISHNESS. are working desperately to become who others want us to be. didn't read that the "Talented Tenth" was then responsible to aid Their IGNORANCE is the primary weapon of contain­ Though we may seem happy on the outside our spirits are dying The Non-Talented Ninety Percent in achieving a better life. In­ ment. A great man once said, "The best way to hide some­ from within. Behind closed doors we may find ourselves crying stead, that segment has created another class, a Buppie class that and virtually helpless because of this made-up individual. What thing from Black people is to put it in a book." We now looks down on their people or aids them in a condescending man­ we don't realize about ourselves is that we are unique individuals live in the Information Age. They have gained the opportu­ ner. and the creator made us different because each of us is special in nity to read any book on any subject through ! the efforts They will never achieve what we have. Their selfishness does our own right. of their fight for freedom, yet they refuse to read. There are not allow them to be able to work together on any project or en­ Let's focus on staying true to ourselves, and while we're at it, numerous books readily available at Borders, Barnes & deavor of substance. When they do get together, their selfishness lets their egos get in the way of their goal. Their so-called help let's tell those other folks that maybe if they weren't so worried Noble, and Amazon.com, not to mention their own ! Black organizations seem to only want to promote their name without about who we should be then maybe they could become who mey Bookstores that provide solid blueprints to reach economic truly are. Sisters be proud of who you are because as long as this making any real change in their community. equality (which should have been their fight all along), but world exist there will never be another "you". They are content to sit in conferences and conventions in our few read consistently, if at all. To relieve the insanity I feel when the world stands on my hotels, and talk about what they will do, while they award plaques shoulders I turn myself inside out to hide who I am truly destined GREED is another powerful weapon of containment. to the best speakers, not to the best doers. Is there no end to their to be and that is me. Different from everyone, stubborn 'bout Blacks, since the abolition of slavery, have had large selfishness? They steadfastly refuse to see mat TOGETHER most things, intelligent, strong, full of integrity., Loving from the amounts of money at their disposal. Last year they spent 10 EACH ACHIEVES MORE (TEAM). depths of my soul, searching for a world to call my very own. billion dollars during Christmas, out of their 450 billion They do not unde! rstand that they are no better than each other Sometime hurting in my spirit from past to present but learning dollars in total yearly income (2!22%). because of what they own, as a matter of fact, most of those Bup- pies are but one or two pay checks away from poverty. All of all the while that I must let go to take control so I can be me. And Any of us can use them as our target market, for any busi­ which is under the control of our pens in our offices and our who is "me"? ness venture we care to dream up, no matter how outlandish, they rooms. Other than a complicated sometimes confused human-being. w! ill buy into it. Being primarily a consumer people, they func­ Yes, we will continue to contain them as long as they refuse to Equipped with overflowing emotions, made up of bones, flesh tion totally by greed. They continually want more, with little re ad, continue to buy anything they want, and keep thinking they and blood limbs with pink lips, nose and eyes, eyes that disguise thought for saving or investing. are "helping" their communities by paying dues to organizations my true self on the inside. But, if you look deep enough you'll They would rather buy some new sneaker than invest in start­ which do little other man hold lavish conventions in our hotels. discover that I'm more than wide hips and thick thighs, more than ing a business. Some even neglect their children to have the latest By the way, don't worry about any of them reading this letter, a wife, more than a lover, more than a mother, sister or (fester,. Tommy or FUBU, And they still think that having a Mercedes, remember, 'THEY DON'T READ!!!! and a big house gives them "Status" or that mey have achieved Mi, their Dream. Peace and Prosperity written by Souhr They arc fools! The vast majority of their people are still in "M5" poverty because their greed holds them back from colle! crivery making better communities. With the help of BET, and the rest of their black media that often broadcasts destructive images into their own homes, we will continue to see huge profits like those of Tommy and Nike. (Tommy Hilfiger has even jeered them, saying he doesn't want

> Page 14 November 29,200f South Street Journal The County Budget Race or Issue

(Continuedfrom page 1) Beavers, a tough politician behind Stroger's ton days with the 29-21," Bea­ (candidate for Cook County State's Attor- election to office, made accusations of ra- vers said Tuesday. He was refer­ ney) and Forrest Claypool respond to the cism in Peraica and Claypool opposing the ring to the infamous era two leadership of President Todd Stroger in the budget, decades ago when 29 aldermen county's 2008 budget hearings. "This is a remake of the Harold Washing- blocked the efforts of Chicago's first black mayor. Cook County Commisisoner Peraica has introduced a Williams Beavers Forrest Claypool Tony Peraica budget proposal that he reported would balance the budget, avoid any new tax is simply not an option we want to con­ increases and save the Cook County taxpay­ sider," said President Stroger. "I have every Thank You South Street ers more than $125 million. hope and expectation that the County Board Stroger's office released the numbers for will identify new revenue to tackle this defi­ Cook County's proposed 2008 deficit, which cit." Journal for keeping is projected to be $307 million. Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court "Between our structural deficit and addi­ of Cook County, announced that she can­ tional financial obligations for FY 2008, it celled the Mass Protest that was planned for Harold Washington's becomes clear that there is a dire need for the Cook County Board of Commissioners new revenue to address our financial obliga­ meeting. The protest was cancelled because tions," said Stroger. the proposed amendment to cut the Clerk's legacy alive. "This budget deficit includes a $157 mil­ Office staff and budget will be withdrawn lion increase in expenditures and a $150 according to its sponsor, Commissioner Pe­ million reduction in revenue," says Cook ter Silvestri. County Chief Financial Officer Donna Dun- An amendment to reduce the Clerk's Of­ nings and reported that "48% is generated by fice by 101 staffed positions by cutting $4 employee-related costs that have been ap­ million from its 2008 budget was being proved by the County Board." sponsored by Commissioner Peter Silvestri. County officials assert that if it weren't for However, after speaking with Clerk Brown, wlCIMEr imCrlil 1791711 Id 11 ¥15 improvements in areas like the Bureau of the Commissioner decided to pull the Health Services' billing system and prescrip­ amendment from consideration. tion drug co-pays, the deficit would have "I am encouraged to see that Commis­ IgCI J17II17II1#9 been larger. sioner Silvestri understands how crucial Earlier this week, the Center for Tax and these positions are towards helping with the Budget Accountability released a report efficient operations of the Clerk's Office, which estimated that Cook County's struc­ and our ability to provide quality service to 26th District tural deficit for 2008 - not including Cook County citizens," said Clerk Brown. COLA's and other contractual obligations - Addressing the budget issue, Mark Allen, was expected to top $288 million. SSJ Associate Editor, and community The County asked the CTBA to analyze spokesman said, "Chicago Mayor Richard the level of County expenses for core ser­ M. Daley can face major issues of illegal vices compared to the level of revenue the contracts, police brutality, unfair minority Springfield Office: Chicago Office: County can collect to pay for those core contracting but has no problem getting a services. majority of votes to raise local taxes; but 282 S. Stmtton Building 435 E. 35th St The report's principal finding is that the why not Stroger at the County level? County's annual revenue growth falls far "These are allegations and similarities Springfield, II62 706 Chicago, il 60616 short of annual expenditure growth, taking that Commissioners Claypool and Peraica into account only inflation and holding pub­ must be challenged to address, added Allen. lic services at 2007 levels into the future. He further reported that "Commissioners (217) 782-2023 (773) 373-9400 "We've worked very hard to ease the fi­ Claypool and Peraica will be publicly chal­ nancial impact of a massive structural deficit lenged to appear before a panel of The Black - but without new revenue, we'll be forced media." to cut into core services, particularly further cuts of core services in health care and that

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likely would not be mayor today. How conven­ before they respected him— not knowing for ient or politically expediency Obama can say sure his principles, other than he is half white. With Muhammad Ali he is following the trail of Washington.. In addition, Obama has not been known to However, for Washington his first was the address issues clearly on race. in the background over Mayor of Chicago and Muhammad Ali was But speaking at the Clarendon County Obama, and Harold best known for maintaining his principles Courthouse in Manning, SC, Obama delivered Washington both were against all odds. Muhammad Ali and his remarks commemorating the struggle of the association with the Nation of Islam and civil rights foot soldiers and calling on African eventually loved by Malcolm X, as in the case with Washington, Americans and all Americans to write the next whites as well. Obama they both made white people respect them with chapter in the civil rights movement. gained love before their words and stances; and then later whites admire these two African American giants. While Washington had Bill Crosby and Mu­ principles But the white racial animosity towards the hammad Ali supporting his campaign, Obama black community shaped the politics of Chi­ has Oprah Winfrey, she will join Obama for a cago then and now. Two years ago, the Daley tour through three early voting states on De­ machine that seized power— after the death of cember 8th and 9th. Winfrey and Obama will Harold Washington—would not give Barack hold two events in Iowa, one in South Carolina, Obama the time of day during his run for the and one in New Hampshire. In Chicago there is Senate. a group of politically conscious, young profes­ Obama, who has a lead on Clinton in sionals converge at the Victor Hotel in Chicago "I may not have the experience Washington Ohio, in another poll it suggest he would be a to show support for the Presidential candidate. likes, but I have the experience America needs. better candidate against the republician chal­ A representative reported: "We want to show lenger. that our generation, when effectively utilized, The ability to bring people together, stand up to In contrast to his campaign drive as Wash­ can be a viable force and a catalyst for the special interests, and tell the truth to ington had with the Black voters, Debra change." the American people on the major is- Dickerson said that Obama's heritage is not The efforts of Chicago's Young and Power­ African American. Born the child of a Kenyan ful was formed to bring together a group of w^ sues we face, from Iraq to Social Secu- and a white woman, he lacks the cultural leg­ young professionals that shared one common % rity," acy of a descendant of slaves. Moreover, she theme — being great role models and commu­ believes that because his upbringing was man­ nity leaders. Members represent a myriad of aged by white relatives that we have nothing in backgrounds, such as political organizing, common. It is my contention that the sistah is fundraising, lobbying, education, public policy, mistaken. Barack Obama is an indentured ser­ architecture, journalism, entertainment, adver­ U.S Senator Baraka Obama in the early election as Mayor, the mayor turns around and vant to the Daley machine and a slave to his tising, marketing, and the for-profit and non­ 1980's successfully led a voter registration endorsed Obama for President; and a week own ambition. In the new millennium, becom­ profit sectors. drive that contributed to the victory of Harold later, Obama endorsed the mayor. ing a willing tool and psychological servant to This networking social event is the second in Washington for the Mayor of Chicago. As a But if it was not for Washington endorsing a corrupt white power structure is very African a series of fundraisers organized to support the candidate for President of the United States, he Daley for State Attorney in 1986, Daley most American. For Obama, whites tend to like him Obama for America campaign. would be another first. I expect better from a former community At one point he was trailing U.S Senator organizer, constitutional law professor, and Hilary Clinton; he is now ahead of her in the civil rights attorney, the politics of expediency. Ohio polls which indicated that he would do In a major policy address tomorrow in Bet- better for the Demorcatics in the November tendorf, IA, Barack Obama will announce his 2008 General Election. plan to change Washington and reclaim the Many contribute his gain in the manner of American Dream for working families across Washington, talking on tougher issues as the the country. emissions standards in Detroit, going to the In pulling the grassroot movement as Wash­ NASDAQ Stock Market in New York to chas­ ington did, more than 60 grassroots activists tise Wall Street executives over tax loopholes from the Manchester area and around the state and telling Black men in South Carolina that announced this week that they've joined Barack they need to "stop acting like boys" and face up Obama's movement for change. The endorse­ to parental responsibilities; and he addressed ments come as voters begin to focus in earnest the Jena 6 concerns. on the kind of leadership that can bring about On the Senate floor, Obama opposed the real change in Washington. Military Commissions Act because it gave a "Barack Obama recognizes that we need to short shrift to the rights of foreign terror sus­ change Washington in a fundamental way if pects. He said, ".. .the fundamental human we're going to make progress on pressing is­ rights of the accused should be bigger than sues like health care and energy independence- politics. This is serious and this is somber..." and he's the only candidate in this race who can All points to an independent democrat that do it," Jack Resch said. "As he always says, we may offend some. But what will his first Black don't need a candidate who's good at playing President title be known as? U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his endorsement of Mayor Richard Daley in his the Washington game-we need a candidate who When Obama could have made an independ­ reelection bid. Daley endorsed Obama a week earlier for president. can put an end to the game-playing and focus ent move to put the lights out on Daley's re­ on results." Jackson The People's Movement

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students on various topics addressed Sultan Abdul Latif, co-author in his books, including history, poli­ of the highly acclaimed book Slav­ tics, religion, family relations, eco­ ery: The African American Psychic nomics, and criminal justice. He Trauma waged a valiant fight with conducted workshops on building liver cancer in an effort to complete self-esteem for inmates at Cook his last project - a musical docu- County Jail. drama based on his two books Slav­ Since 2001 he acted as co-host ery: The African American Psychic for The Media Connection, a weekly Trauma and When Nations Gather. television talk show he produced^ Mr. Latif passed away on Sun­ with his wife Naimah. In 2002 he day, October 21, 2007. Services was presented the Sojourner Truth were held on Saturday, October 27, Literary Award by the International 2007, at the Calahan Funeral Home, Society of Sons & Daughters of 7030 S. Halsted, Chicago, Illinois. Slave Ancestry for his contributions The Wake will be from 11:00 a.m. in the field of African American to 12:00 noon, and the Memorial historical research and writing. Service will be from 12 noon to 1 He is a member of the Ahmadi- p.m. Seating is limited, so please yya Movement in Islam, an interna­ be patient and considerate in allow­ tional Muslim missionary organiza­ ing everyone to come in and pay tion. their respects. His upcoming film is entitled A The burial, which included the Hip Hop Journey With The Ances­ traditional Muslim Funeral Prayer, tors. Written and produced by Sul­ was held at the Chapel Hill Gardens tan Latif and his wife Naimah Latif, Cemetery at 17 W. Roosevelt Road, the film is scheduled for a special (Highway 38), Oak Brook Terrace, premier screening on Saturday, No­ (1 to I") Pilgrim Jubilee singer Clay Graham, Lifetime Achievement Honorees Mr. & Mrs. Gatiing and Screaming Illinois from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. vember 17, 2007, at the Murphy Hill Rachel Cain, Chicago Music Awards founder/producer Ephraim Martin, Attorney J.B. Ross, also a lifetime The repast, a cultural celebra­ Gallery on the third floor of the achievement honoree and Pilgrim jubilee singer Cleve Graham tion of the life and works of Sultan Historic Sears and Roebuck Build­ Latif, was held at the Betty Shabazz ing, 3333 West Arthington Street, and diverse musical heritage. Over International Charter School, at Chicago, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 West 200 artists in 42 categories ranging 7823 S. Ellis, Chicago, Illinois, from p.m. The film will later be available « from Pop, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. All are invited for screening as a fundraiser for nominated in Rock, Country & Western and Gos­ to attend and offer tributes to Mr. schools, churches and organizations. pel to R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Latin, Latif. Please keep remarks to two It represents the lifetime legacy of World Beat and more compete an­ minutes. its Executive Producer, Sultan Ab­ 5 of 42 nually at this festive event, the only Sultan Latif served as an Edu­ dul Latif. one of its kind to honor entertainers cational Consultant for the Chicago For more information, call categories across musical genres in the Chica­ Board of Education, speaking to (773) 363-5986. goland area. elementary, high school and college Attorney J.B. Nominees are selected by a panel of judges comprised of entertainment Ross, The industry professionals in each of the nouncements. music and performance categories. Steelers and "This man is a one-man ambassa­ Nominations are based on original­ dor for Chicago musicians," said ity, sales, social relevance of mate­ Pellegrino about Ephraim Martin. rial, local and national perform­ BO Wings Special ...$24.99 LaDonna Tittle ances, quality of performances and "He works tirelessly to give recogni­ * 25 Wings Special ... $±3.50 among honorees tion and support to Chicago music stage appearance. The Chicago Music Awards is spon­ * Tender Deep Fried Whole Chicken Kanye West topped the list of and musicians because he loves both sored by NBC/5 Chicago, Kingston nominees for the 2008 Chicago so much." $5.49 Mines, Robert L. Scott and Associ­ Music Awards, receiving nomina­ Music fans can now go on-line to * 25Pc, Honey BBQ Chicken Wings ates, Remax Realtor Leroy Viamille, tions in five of 42 categories it was www.chicagomusicawards.com and Herbert Witter-Insurance Broker announced at a press conference for vote for their favorite entertainers in *g& Wgfajm $14.99 th Inc., Tanya's Bath & Body, Share the 27 Chicago Music Awards. 42 categories. Voting can also be I Tax not included Your Soles, Wild Hare Club, Afri­ West was nominated for Best Hip done via e-mail at chitownmusic- can Spectrum, Uncle Joe's Restau­ Hop/Rap Entertainer, Best Hip Hop/ [email protected] or by mail-in ballots. rant, Reggie's Rock Club/Record Rap Album/CD, Record Producer of Ballots will be available in selected Breakers, The Chicago Gazette and the Year, Songwriter of the Year newspapers and magazines, at select Ideal Health among others. It is and Pop Entertainer of the Year. The sponsor locations, clubs, record dedicated to "Health Awareness" press conference was held at Expo­ stores, beauty salons and other loca­ and will bring into focus the lack of sure Tapas Restaurant, 1315 S. Wa­ tions throughout the Chicagoland health care and medical attention in FISH CHICKEN bash Avenue in the trendy South area. the entertainment industry. Loop. A number of the nominees Two new radio categories were Chicago Music Awards, 312-427- were in attendance along with sev­ added to the Awards this year in 1733 W. 87th Street 0266. e-mail chitownmusic- (Corner of 87th & Hermitage) eral special honorees. response to requests from fans, me­ dia and others. The new categories [email protected]. Website: (773) 429-1.812/15 Entertainment was provided by www.chicagomusicawards.com. the 2007 Chi-Town Idol winner are "Most Popular Music Radio" (773) 429-9569 (Fax) Falanna, 11-year old multi- and "Most Popular College/ instrumentalist and previous winner Community Radio." Deadline for Jamiah "On Fire" Rogers voting is January 10, 2008. (accompanied by his dad on guitar) Winners will be announced and Rock entertainer Screaming amidst a star-studded gala showcase Rachael. at the 27th Annual Chicago Music The 2007 Recipients of Lifetime Awards Sunday, January 27, 2008. Achievement Awards and Special The VIP reception is at 6 pm fol­ Awards of Honor were also an­ lowed by the Awards ceremony at 7 nounced. Receiving Lifetime pm. For more information call Achievement Awards are jazz pian­ 312/427-0266. Confirmed Awards ist Dave Green, attorney & booking presenters include The Hon. Shelvin agent J.B. Ross, radio disc jockey/ L.M. Hall, Justice of the Illinois TV host LaDonna Tittle, Gospel Appellate Court and the Hon. Doro­ music impresarios Lafayette & Mar­ thy Brown, Clerk of the Cook guerite Gatiing, radio & TV person­ County Circuit Court. Other celebri­ ality and host Richard Steele and ties and presenters will be an­ Soul & R&B entertainers The nounced later Steelers. Award of Honor recipients Advance tickets to the 27th Chi­ are Fanny Brown, Screaming cago Music Awards are $35 general Rachael Cain and Willie Wilson. In admission and $55 VIP tickets. For addition, the Producer's Award of tickets visit Ticketmaster at Excellence, will go to Phil Guy. www.ticketmaster.com or call Frank Pellegrino of Kingston 312/559-1212, Martin's Interna­ Mines, a popular North Side blues tional Culture at 312/427-0266 or e- club, joined Ephraim Martin, foun­ mail [email protected]. der & producer of the Chicago Mu­ Each year, the highly anticipated sic Awards, in making the an­ event pays tribute to Chicago's rich

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In a lot of these in­ Mark Allen, Associate Editor of SSJ, commenting on the issue of stances, these people reach minority Black ownership versus Minority ownership as Ron Jenkins, Staff set asides goals do not have any Writer and Account Executive of SSJ, listen intensively to the meet­ Black person's in it. So, at what ing of Black Business men and women discuss the need for Riever- point are we going to have true boat/Casino ownership versus vendorship. understanding of what the numbers really are? (Continued from page 1) enforcement of them? What happen ...Because I am for the coalition need to go in with some type of to the waivers that you give out? but I called the Hispanic Leadership unity and a position." We need not go through that routine Conference and ain't a Black Hermene Hartman, Publisher of again. If we get ownership, we are agenda on it. And if we have a N'Digo Newsmagazine and one of at the table and we make decisions." Black agenda, we got the Latino the leading speaker's and voices put In further addressing the issue of part in it. And what Ricky Hendon the ownership question in context ownership, Hartman stated that "we laid out on WVON, the Republicans when she said, "we do need owner­ need a position in not one, not in have voted for Black ownership ship and we don't have to talk about two. If they have four, we need a with no problem but it seems to be a why we need ownership." She went position in four boats. We earned it handful of Black Legislators who Man- Fri 11 AM-7 PM&&10 AM-6 PM on to state that the State of Illinois through tax dollars and our politi­ did not carry it in the House. 1520 East 87th, Chicego, L B061&6S25 does only 1% business with Black cians. And we intend to support our ...So I want to make sure that we Rhone: 773375€333 Fax 773-37543334 politicians who are advocating that One Rock West of Stony Island Enterprise and emphasized the point are clear so that we are going to A STEP ABOVE that "we elected the Governor." position." lean as one voice in a short period E-mail: [email protected] Hartman further pointed out that Huggins, summarized some of of time that we are singing the same ¥«w*.ast8pabwe.org Not applicable with any cither promotions "in Cook County and the reasons for the song in the same way so that we do in the City of Chicago, meeting in this way: not get caught up in the mix. Defi­ Black Enterprise does "Looks like next week nitely when we raise the question ENGINE DIAONOSTIO fl/CSER!VICE FUEL FILTERS 1% and 8-9 % business this gaming bill is going for when the Black agenda was respectively with these to get passed. We have raised, Arabs, Asians and every- MUFFLERS SHOCKS BRAKES SPRINGS governmental corpora­ to compete with these body get something out the pie, and tions Accordingto larger firms who have we come back again being the driv­ STRUTS AXLES TUNEUP OILCHANGE Hartman, "we need a generational wealth. ing force behind it but on the ass- new Action Plan. The end of it." M1JI iHTft SNHRfiE We have to change th State needs to raise that. As minorities we However, to put a clear perspec­ 460 E. 35 Street taxes to take care of must make sure our tive on the issue of Black ownership C.T.A. and take care legislators understand in the gaming business and the Hermene Hartman, Pub­ located mthe of our children. They that. We have only one benefit to the Black Community, lisher of N'Digo News­ are not going to do it." shot at it. We need this State Representative Mario Colvin, magazine "You can see what Riverboat legislation to Chair of The Illinois House Black 312-225-8211 the county has done This is a include us in an owner­ Caucus, was interviewed by South and about to do; see ship position and not in Street Journal's Mark Alien; and 312-225-9187 FAX what the city is doing. matter of a vendorship position. according to Alien, State Represen­ We need some more This will be the most tative Colvin stated the following: money in our govern­ ownership important legislation "We're not stopping Blacks from Bsmng BrmimMB Sme f §8i* ment to support our bill that came out since progressing on proposed new River- living. The gaming is versus ven­ the 1990's. boats. Black people will get their Visa &, MasterCard Accepted a way to do it. ...The Riverboat Legis­ fair share if we fight collectively ...We need owner­ dorship. lation gives us the op­ and not through individual efforts. ship. The State, the portunity to become This is a 25 Billion Dollar funding County and the City rich. I do not know package, and we need to see the can not bring new industry to the anybody that got involved in River­ whole picture; and we need to en­ new world and not have us at the boat that's gone out of business. sure that the process is open enough l/eriiflel Vi table. This is a matter of ownership With generational wealth, our per­ so that not a handful of already D0NT WORRY CALL THE CAR X MAN versus vendorship. We have seen spective communities will become wealthy Blacks to make some what they have done with vendor- wealthy. I need for us to collec­ money but that additional opportu­ ship: it is ignored, overlooked and tively come together. We have the nities for new Black people to bene­ waivers are given. They start talk­ opportunity to be involved in three fit." ing about the laws, and they tell you (3) boats and whoever qualifies to Community Insurance we got the laws. 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