South Street Tournal Vol. 10, No. 3 The People Paper February 20— March 5,2003 50C Black Convention Nominates lakes. Walls and Aldermanic candidates Chicago—With no surprise The Black Political Con- say. Are you ready vention of Chicago held on February 14 and 15, at the for another Black 45th Arena, nominate Paul Jakes for Mayor of Chicago and Bill' Doc' Walls as Mayor? City Clerk. The big day has come. Once again, the potential allegiance of However, the planning to defeat the African American voting bloc, or lack of, depending on Jakes and Walls was in the planning ones viewpoint, is in question, writes Nathan Thomas, of long before their intentions to run Bronzeville Press. for public office. 'The old divide Paul Jakes, as the other three Black candidates running for and conquer strategy'. mayor, has more than Richard's Daley's political army to To counter the plan, BPCC has no compete with. There is the history of official arsenal to its claim for their Harold Washington and the unexpected nominees. Stephens adds, "We have wave if 300,000 black voters will vote. began a process with this Nevertheless, Jakes, the most notable convention. The rewards will guide opponent of Daley is sure on Tuesday us like never before in Chicago." the voters will have the insight, and the His organization the Black Politi- SSJ Photo by Vincent Walker spirit to vote. cal Action Committee as well as Chicago Vocational School graduates Bill "Dock" Walls candidate for Like the other candidates, Patricia others represented at the convention City Clerk, and Mayor Candidate Paul Jakes are joined together at McAllister and Rev. Joseph McAfee, with a slate of candidates is looking Jakes draw back is money to get the Epitome for one of the campaign stops, as the battled not only the to Tuesday's election for the unex- [message out as well as Daley's record. chance to get en the ballot, but the still in place "invisible" Democ- pected victories. "Our unity can [There campaign chest is far below the ratic Machine. only go forward." $500,000 Washington had during is run in 1983 compared to Wails a promotional and campaign consult is challenging current City The loosely banded of political Daley's millions. Clerk James Laski. Upon being elected he said his first direction as activist has quietly raised the roster In addition, "Nowadays, apathy, complacency, distrust and City Clerk is to get rid of the Denver Boot and attract more residents to build a potential direction for (Continued on page 4) to the Loop by ridding the stiff parking. ^^^^ (Continued on page 2) The Jailing of the Black Man Jail has been the new and quiet conspire on blacks, after "War on Drugs" Epitome's E2 n Englewood "Black Man" 35, was released Despite a dramatic drop in the nation's crime rate, A from jail one year ago, after serving 11 years America continues to incarcerate vast and growing for selling drugs. numbers of prisoners — and, increasingly, to im- His associate is "Black Boy" 23, just released four prison younger and younger offenders alongside months ago and selling refer on a smaller scale. adults The National Center IDOC One of the ACLU's highest on Institutions and Illinois Dcpt ol Correction priority issues is the fight Alternatives in Alex- Inmates numbers start with a certain letter oi the al- against the practice of racial andria, Va., predicted phabet. profiling. ACLU report Driv- ing While Black: Racial Pro- that the majority of Example .Y2H:MH) Black males ages 18 Sow C 'heck out what letters of the alphabet IDOC' filing On Our Nation's High- to 39 will be in jail by use . Here lhc\ arc as lollous ways, documents skin color the year 2010. for evidence as a grounds for Illinois releases suspicion by law enforcement 30,000 ex-offenders BLACKMAN officials. every year from jails. The only letter not in Tens of thousands of inno- Nevertheless, are yet the IDOC system cent motorists on highways unable to regain all for inmates is the letter are victims of racial profiling. the rights and privi- And these discriminatory po- leges promised to Illi- lice stops have reached epi- nois citizens. Who can't get a job or can't do nothing demic proportions in recent but go back to the jail." Congressman Danny Davis (Continued on page 5) said. In South Street SSJ Photo by Vincent Walker Black Mourners place flowers for the 22 victims that lost their lives on Sunday morning February 17, from a tragic incident at E2 upstairs Candidates from Epitome, on 24th and Michigan Ave.,

their Ms. Beauty Turner A club that many people called Freelance Writer a power keg of action. Little did responsibility Ministers form Epitome Night club, to many is anyone know that it was about to and 1 known as a ritzy upscale dining explode into a cloud of chaos, ITOCMA and dancing club on what many confusion and mayhem on Sun- accountability of called the low end located at day February 17, after 21 young 2347 South Michigan, better people lives were stumped out at Page 10 Page 6 Page 8 known as E-2. (Continued on page 15) Page 2 February 21 —March 5, 2003 South Street Journal by the weatherman TheUnZip The Black Political Agenda Political, another stab at it with Conventions Unlip

Bobbie Johnson, 3rd Ward Republican committeeman, back is to the camera discusses platform issues with a Univer- sity of Chicago student who also lives in the 3rd Ward, during a Ward Caucus breakout session at the 1 st Annual Black Political Convention of Chicago held at 4545 South Western. Also appearing in the photo is 3rd ward Aldermanic candidate Pat Dowell, is civ- illy engaged in the 3rd Ward Caucus on drafting the formation of Issues, Resolu- tions, Covenants that will ultimately be- City Hall was glad to hear, on the first Black come policy positions for an Elected Of- Convention of Chicago, it was not a matter of ficials Accountability Plan of Action. who was not there, more of who made sure they The Black Political Convention of Chi- were not there. cago organized by co-chairs Ron Carter, Publisher, South Street Journal and Sy- Word is, it was advise that Ron Carter of SSJ ron M. Smith, Director of the National kiss Aid. Dorothy Tillman ring for her to come Block Club University and other commu- to the convention. Even if she did have some- nity activists citywide, attracted several thing to do with influencing her church to can- hundred participants and vendors from cel the convention to be held there as the first Friday evening February 14th through Saturday afternoon, February 15, 2003. location. No ring kissing took place. What's up with the Chicago Crusader newspa- SSJ photo by Bronzeville Online per scoring on Ron Carter, for helping organiz- ing the Black Convention? Well as Bill Norels Dr. Conrad Worrit! said, "Its like 50% like him and 50% don't. But speaking at the Con- "From here on politics in Chicago, all eyes are on Can the grass-root vention, making note will not be 'Business as Usual'." Pleas- him. this is not the first ant charged. organizers build a Black political con- Just like Con- vention, and should "Election after election, when it gressman base without the not be the last con- comes to the political, economic, and Bobby Rush vention for Chicago. resources of Chicago, racial parity is and other for- He publicly apolo- still a foremost issue in a city that is mer Black Pan- status quo leadership gized at the Conven- tion on his role re- 50% plus Black. This and other reasons ther Party members, the New Black Panther (Continued from page I) garding to the Tim was the call for the Convention with a Party made in known the will be willing in the Evans/Eugene Saw- platform and covenant." 6th and 8th ward, due to their aldermen were politics in Chicago. yer division in Chi- In addition, many aldermanic candi- not at the Convention. However, upon Stephens informing cago politics. dates merit solidarity to be elected to State Rep. Ken Dunkin shown here taking his people about the convention, a response Rev. James Bivel, office, for one reason or another the oath of office, became the new representative of th would be "Where is that?" or even an organizer un- best person may not win. The delegates the 5 District, seem wield Dunkin's office is more, 'When is it, again?' 'I haven't der Dr. Martin Lu- of the convention made their nomina- located at 1520 North Wells, said Ms. Jones on heard anything about it.' ther King, address tion that included the 19th ward as well. 56th and Wabash.. But Stephen says people would con- the convention to The Block Club Union Inc. presented Word is 2nd District Commander Marienna tinue to talk about it, proclaiming, 'It's focus its organiz- the evaluation performance report of Perry may be leaving her post for personal rea- the best thing that came along for Chi- ing efforts in aldermen. It is a tool designed to em- sons. The Commander corrected the Unzip re- cago since the dismantling of the De- building govern- power the block club residents to docu- ceived a letter from the Commander that that is mocratic Party in Chicago, after the law ment as a whole ment and voice their concerns on the not true. The Unzip ask for forgiveness. How- focus of commu- was changed." level of service that they are receiving ever, that was the word from an inside source at nity control With the lack of noble black leader- on a quarterly basis. the 51st Street District. SSJ photo by vincent Walker ship and elected officials taking part in "Where art thou Black Leadership?" Minister Darrell "Sax Preacher" Wilson - the Convention, it was endorsed and for a community-centered democratic an article by Stephanie (Gadlin) Shakur Founder of the Temple of Mercy Association joined with progressive candidates such processes with delegates across the city ask, "What the city is doing to poor and members of the 6th District CAPS program as Jakes, Walls and a host of aldermanic with resolutions, nominations and a sign residents is indefensible and inexcus- on 78th and Halsted. They insist the Com- candidates. contract with the candidates in the form mander Johnson and the police department The Convention was a call to action of a covenant. (Continued on page 3) violated their democratic process. "The com- mander must go." Now, word again it that Johnson is on his way out. What will be the ending note for Black History Month this year. Last year Volkswagen made it. 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the increased participation, local empower- BLACK POLITICAL ment of residents, education of voting process, increased accountability, and mo- tivation to those institution being evaluated (Continuedfrom page 2) "We are pleased that the convention able—and with further examination it may was called. The delegates across the city even be illegal." She went on to report, renewed their connection with the elec- more egregious wrong, is how Chicago is toral process with resolutions in a form of civil rights, religious, political and quasi- a covenant. militant leadership has been silent. "No The process will continue with one can argue that something needs to be community leaders and their done to change how our leadership func- recommendations made by participants tion in this city. But what amazes many is and offer analysis of their findings. how complacent the overall populace has One of the recommendations rendered become." is the convening of an convention to "We are proclaiming to Chicago that breakdown the barrier of mistrust and gain this convention is a most important tool for common ground. expressing a people's will, in Chicago Persons interested in working with the Black History Month shall be noted." Saic delegates of the Convention can call the Carter. West side at 521-6780 and, south side, at Carter was enlighten by Shakur article in 568-0941. The report will also be mailed Ron Carter (far left) chair of the first Black Political Convention of Chicago address tne conven- to each participant for their review his newspaper. "The end result will not tion with opening remarks that "We are proclaiming that this convention is a most important tool just be the nomination of candidates, but for expressing a people's will, in Chicago in absent of a political party in making Black History. CITY RESOLUTIONS AND COVENANT

Presented at the Black Political Con- (TIP) funds within that neighbor- fits to widows and increase minority 14) Cut costs and insure competi- vention of Chicago were resolutions, hood; representation in police and fire de- tive-bid process on City contracts to and ordinances that ward delegates partments; increase revenues and to end crony- proposed that would effectively and 2) The restructuring of the Chicago ism; 8) Improve police accountability by efficiently address community issues in Board of Education to require an passing the Justice Coalition's 12- a form a platform. A working platform elected school board so that the 15) Oppose gambling to pay for step program that was developed that many community and civil organi- Chicago Board of Education will be budget crisis and hold citywide hear- by local and national experts in zations are presently addressing in directly accountable to the people ings prior to drafting a referendum 1999; their own specific field on operations, it of Chicago, or the creation of a that will be placed on the November 2004 ballot; is inclusive without regard to economic committee, group, or fund in order 9) Build new schools in all neighbor- class, race, or religious institution in its to lobby the state to change the law hoods emphasizing smaller 16) Convene Infant Mortality Com- escalation to the 2003 election. to reconstitute the Chicago Board of schools/classrooms, safety, and re- mission with hospitals to reduce the Education to require an elected lief of overcrowding and promote infant mortality rate throughout the In the absence of the normal De- school board; creative and effective new teaching city and particularly in the communi- mocratic Party Platform of Chicago, and learning techniques through the ties of people of color; the resolutions are to guild not only 3) Require that at least 25% of all new use of computer technology; elected officials, but also a democratic 17) Draft a plan to provide more housing in every ward include af- 10) Recruit more qualified teach- health education/counseling in process of participation by voters with fordable housing provisions; an overview as to what their officials ers and principals with advanced schools that could be based on Roo- would be working on during their term 4) Create an elected housing commit- degrees in the appropriate subject sevelt High School's model to re- in office. tee in each ward <*>at has the power areas; duce teen pregnancy, ^^^m^^^^__ to oversee and review aldernianic 11) Increase teachers' pay and 18) Increase funds to address and In-depth as many resolutions are, decisions affecting housing; create a bonus system to reward treat substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, the public is encourage to attend a fol- 5) Require every developer that builds good teachers, and create a system TB, and sexually transmitted dis- low-up meeting to the convention reso- or renovates housing in a ward to of continual training with the goal of eases; lutions on Sunday, March 16, 3:00 pm lifting every child to a high level of guaranty his/her work for at least 5 19) Prioritize quality bus/rail ser- at the office of the Black Political Ac- education attainment; years and to certify that he/she built vice to all neighborhoods especially tion Committee, 10736 S. Michigan or renovated the house in compli- 12) Investigate the city of Chi- the Westside where bus service is Ave. ance with the relevant housing cago's failure to abide by the poor; and codes; Shackman decree that allowed pa- 20) Build stations on Green Line at The following are the solutions as a tronage in several city departments working document warranted important 6) Increase funding for micro-lending Damen Avenue/United Center, programs for small businesses and including the Department of Streets to the delegates and will be presented and Sanitation; Western Avenue, Randolph/Fulton to city elected officials: programs that encourage the crea- Market to create jobs. tion and growth of women and mi- 13) Mandate recycling at City Hall, Signatures 1) The creation of a neighborhood nority owned businesses; city offices, and summer festivals panel that has control over the allo- 7) Negotiate a new contract for fire- and increase recycling content in cation of Tax Increment Financing fighters and increase pension bene- City purchases;

"One of the toughest, most independent-minded aldermen in the council. Toni Preckwinkle ELECT deserves a fourth term. She is a hard-working ward representative. A woman of conviction, she was one of the few aldermen who stood against significant pressure to vote for the Soldier ATTORNEY Field monstrosity. Preckwinkle also has done admirable work on such issues as increasing the city's stock of affordable housing. She is warmly endorsed." DONNA JEAN -Chicago Tribune "Aid. Toni Preckwinkles sponsorship of the Affordable Housing Set-Aside Ordinance demonstrates her independence and shows she continues to be in touch with the challenges of her diverse ward." -Chicago Sun-Times

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4th Ward PDNCH 88 A Proven Leader Paid Of Cy Citrens for Preownkte. 4646 S Drrae. Bvd riicago '^ 60653 ,7~3iS3&-fl*03 A Cop< ••' >-u -wtv- s Ccx. "6 N Page 4 February 21—March 5, 2003 South Street Journal (Continued from page 1) With 1,436,286 registrant voters, Blacks are near half of the total. The Chi- Black Mayor / cago Tribune reports, Blacks may vote 69% for indifference have bred attitudes Daley this election. If the Tribune like " why should I give a #$%A predication is correct, base on last about voting?" writes Thomas. election returns of 41%, nearly "Contracts, jobs, welfare re- 200,000 backs would vote for form, fair housing, and grants and Daley, in comparison of over dishonest government, the $160 400,000 that voted for Harold million deficit of the city budget." Washington. Says Jakes. "The list goes on. Securing a minimal base of What's more, residents have a say voters, Daley has benefit from a in how the government will gov- low voter turnout and by backing ern them. Not mentally enslave away from the two party system them with fines, displacement for Chicago elections that would and boots." have created more of a debate On Election Day voters will among candidates. Above, (Center), former con- again ponder on rather or not to As Rod Blagojevich who time." Crosby said. "Certain cam- lack of sufficient funds, Jakes gressman Gus Savage came to elect a Black mayor of Chicago. emerged as the democratic nomi- paign material is targeted to could be an effective mayor is Chicago in support of Paul Jakes, nee for governor, put it straight. Whites, Hispanics and Blacks." unable to get his message out as centered by aldermanic candi- Black voters not always predict- dates. able, the question remains will Pointing out that as Roland Burris However, the endorsement of he would like. But as a collective the Black voters whole-heartedly was highly qualified for gover- nearly 60 clergy found common afford of progressive thinkers we rally the importance to the issue nor, he lost because of the color ground in the candidacy of Daley can have an impact in this elec- as with the election of Harold of his skin state wide, but won in reelection. Even during the first tion." Washington's bold position of Chicago. campaign of Harold Washington Spelling out some of the issues "It's our turn." On the other hand, Not like Blagojevich, Daley ministers has contained their sup- Crosby says; The City reports will "Daley's Novocain sleep to has went straight to the Black port for progressive candidates. minority and women owned busi- the black voters work for another vote as campaign tool to win, Addressing race and city con- ness received 41 of total contracts four years, rather open the proc- sparking a hostile class division, tracts is not the issue in support however, black received less than ess of government to be fair and oppose to race, taking advantage Daley. 15% according to the Black Con- just for all." pointed out Cleve- of the gap of the have and have Even No elected Black official, tractors Union, but still endorses land Little a community activist. not Black voters. Explained nor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and Daley. Since Richard Daley became Bruce Crosby, who helped spear- Congressman Jackson Jr. took a On his transformation of public mayor in 1988 he has managed to head Jakes' run for mayor. position on the mayoral race. housing, the Coalition to Public keep the Black vote with a quiet "In additional Daley has used Many would say a sign of sup- Housing still argues the one for voter turnout, beating eight nota- his considerable financial edge porting Daley, bvjt will never go one replacement with over 42,000 ble Black mayoral candidates over Jakes and other opponents on the record. However, some are homeless in Chicago. Chicago soundly. Each election the voter with the organization of city hall privately fuming over Daley in- schools are still behind, and drop- turn out lower than the one be- against black unity". fluence in their political direction; outs are still high. fore, increasing his percentage of "Race matters in Chicago poli- controlling the Black leadership 'It seems highly unlikely that voters, rather than his number of tics, we are reminded of that as well as the Black voters. Daley will change the course of black voter support. every day and broadly at election Nat Thompson. "These people the city is going." Says Dan (leadership) are out of touch with Moore a 19th ward supporter of the masses of Black people. Jakes. They simply cannot deliver and "Don't underestimate the peo- now the panic is on. ple." Moore pointed out. "Roland JOHN'S "The people are looking for Burris won Jhe city of Chicago answers and reasons to vote. and he focus his attention down Leaders are sending mixed mes- state." HARDWARE sages. And in their frustration "Black people died for their there is no clear direction of people right to vote and they unity." didn't die in vain." This Black Rev. Joseph McAfee 6c BICYCLE SHOP Still encouraging the Black History month will tell where we community to vote on February are and where will have to go. SPECIALIZING IN BICYCLE SALES & SERVICE 25, Crosby says, "Because the Not shown Pat McAllister COME

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Daley ig- text to target people who they nored evidence that former Chi- think fit a "drug courier" or "gang cago police commander Jon Burge member" profile. coerced Mr. Patterson's confes- The Hip-Hop Political Action sion and his detective's. In 1982, Committee raised the question in Mr. Daley ignored a similar warn- their political platform, "To end ing about Mr. Burge when he con- the Warbn Drugs," (our youth) victed Andrew Wilson, who was In 2001, 3,335 were jailed, the 18 also victimized by Mr. Burge and to 35 year old. Rev. Paul Jakes his staff. At that time, former candidate for mayor said, "Part of Chicago police superintendent the problem is that government Richard Brieczak informed Daley have abdicated their responsibility that Mr. Wilson may have been to our community. It creates a tortured by Mr. Burge. However, wide spread violation of the public Daley ignored this information as trust. Continuing the mass well. stigmatization and crimalization is Glasser also noted that, "The not the answer. These approaches entire criminal justice system is have been tried before, and have riddled with racial prejudice. And not worked." the same prejudice applies to "We do not want the politicians young people." powers to call for the Lydia Taylor of the The Justice assassinations of our youth. What Coalition of Greater Chicago has not been done is that this (JCGC) says the justice system is social structure has never given disappointing and disheartening, African American youth a chance an approach that failed both in the to be real contributors to the courts and on the streets." American social fabric at large." Protesting the 6th District police department on 78th and Halsted, the New Black Panther Party joined the JCGC have put together an said Rev. Jakes. Temple of Mercy Association charging the Community alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) as a tool sepa- agenda that includes a campaign As unfair jail sentencing be- rating the youth and the elderly in the fight on drugs and youth. SSJ Photo and case updates as well as new comes a major issue in the Black information about the Prison In- community, the American Civil 214 people had been arrested. implementation of the loitering sion of the Crime Bill under presi- dustrial Complex and Chicago's Liberties Union (ACLU) chal- ACLU presented stark evidence ordinance Chicago will witness a dent Bill Clinton. Furthermore, the Anti-Gang Loitering Ordinance. lenged the City's gang loitering that racial bias is an unpleasant high police arrest. The Chicago government's declaration of war JCGC has also developed a 12- measure, arguing that the statute fact in America, highlighting how Police contend that the ordinance' on the African community from point, Minimum Rules and Regu- was too vague and gave police skin color is still used as a cause goal is to deploy every tool we the counterinsurgency programs lation proposals, if implemented unbridled authority to determine for suspicion and a sufficient rea- have available to give our streets responsible in the 1960's for the and an adequately staffed Office who could and could not be on son to violate people's rights. back to law- abiding citizens." assassinations of many blacks of Professional Standards and In- City streets. Indeed, Justice on Trial, a report Mayor Richard M. Daley hailed killed and imprisoned during the J. ternal Affairs Division, would They charged the ordinance re- released on America's criminal the Chicago's gang loitering Edgar Hoover led counter rebel- substantially increase the effec- mains an open invitation for the justice system, found that "racial ordinance a never-ending fight lion attack on the Black Liberation tiveness of the current citizens police to engage in "street inequality is growing, not reced- against guns, gangs and drugs. Movement. African community complaint process and disciplinary sweeps." Reports are that 90,000 ing" in this system, despite pro- The Chicago branch of the Na- political prisoners like Hampton system of police in. persons were detained under the gress away from racism in other tional People's Democratic Uhuru Jr., Mumia Abu Jamal and The other concern is "What old ordinance's enforcement ~ an areas of American life. Movement and its president Fred Geronimo Pratt. about the innocent in jail." ask average of more than 80 per day. Combined with the Hampton Jr. contends that what is The Crime Bill created funding 17th candidate Tyrone DeAndre' However, the city reported only Superintendent Hillard happening in Chicago is an exten- to put 100,000 more police on the Hawthorne, in supporting the streets, creating over 60 new Hop Political Action Committee crime laws that if committed are platform. "Law officials should be It's Time for a Change and a New Direction" floral Designs eligible even for the death penalty prosecuted putting innocent in jail and the "three strikes you're out" as well as action to get them out. By legislation. As for the 35 and 23 year old Leonard & Frans Rev. Jakes called on the U. S. black men, their days to return to Justice Department and U. S. 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Lyle Black 6 • 2/05/98 Yes 91% 7 33,389 William M. Beavers Black 7 4/16/83 Yes 85% and Black Yes Absent 8 39,595 Todd H. Stroger 8 • 2002 9 36,775 Anthony Beale Black 10 5/03/99 Yes 85% 10 27,146 John A. Pope White 4 •5/03/99 Yes 100% accountability 11 22,112 James A. Balcer White 2 * 12/10/97 Yes 100% 12 12,145 Ray Frias Hispanic 5 5/01/95 Yes 100% There is a misinterpretation about the true 13 25,228 Frank Olivo White 1 11/02/94 Yes 100% role of Chicago's aldermen. Oppose to provid- 14 13,835 Edward M. Burke White 1 3/14/69 Yes 100% ing city services, garbage pick-up, addressing 15 26,893 Theodore Thomas Black 11 5/03/99 Yes 100% education and housing matters, their real role is 16 24,899 Shirley Coleman Black 8 5/06/91 Yes 82% to pass laws in the best interest of their con- 17 34,968 Latasha R. Thomas Black 7 •7/19/00 Yes 100% stituents. 18 34,585 Thomas W Murphy White 5 5/06/91 No 91% White • 12/20/90 Yes 90% As members of a legislative body, where a 19 36,775 Virginia A. Rugai 6 Black •6/27/90 No 92% sense of moderation is expected, their constitu- 20 25,058 Arenda Troutman 5 Black • 12/10/97 Yes 92% ents must be informed and educated to under- 21 43,327 Rev. Leonard De- 9 ville stand the importance of the issue. This means 22 15,553 Ricardo Munoz Hispanic 3 1/12/93 Yes 100% that the alderman must establish a means to get 23 30,240 Michael R. Zalewski White 2 5/01/95 No 100% the opinion of the ward in how he/she is going 24 35,243 Michael D. Chandler Black 10 5/01/95 No 83% to vote and why. 25 19,019 Daniel Solis Hispanic 4 • 3/06/96 Yes 91% "In what suppose to be "under a weak mayor 26 23,924 Billy Ocasio Hispanic 3 • 1/12/93 Yes 85% strong city council." said Eddie Read of the 27 30,005 Walter Burnett, Jr. Black 7 •5/01/95 Yes 100% new Black Political Council. 28 31,994 Ed H. Smith Black 9 4/16/83 Yes 100% Read, a member of the Soul Slate review 29 27,644 Isaac S. Carothers Black 10 5/03/99 Yes 100% committee agreeing with the norm that many 30 19,719 Michael A. Wojcik White 5 5/06/91 N/A 83% aldermen need to be ousted, but dispels the no- 31 19,310 Ray Suarez Hispanic 1 5/06/91 Yes 91% tion that all aldermen need to be replaced. 32 32,306 Theodore .Matlak White 2 5/20/98 Yes 85% "There must be persistent and effective com- 33 17,176 Richard F. Mell White 2 4/02/75 Yes 82% munication to determine what the alderman is 34 41,483 Carrie Austin Black 7 • 8/03/94 Yes 80% doing and why." Read explained. 35 21,646 Vilma Colom White 2 5/01/95 Yes 92% Aid. Ed Smith (28) and Chair of the Chicago Richard F, Itefi, Chaifntan 36 30,250 William J.P. Banks White 2 4/16/83 Yes 92% Black Council Caucus overwhelming support all 37 30,158 Emma Mitts Black 11 • 1/12/00 Yes 100% 3/26/93 83% aldermen to be re-elected. "They have done fine 38 27,381 Thomas R. Allen White 2 Yes 8/03/94 Yes 92% work." 39 23,530 Margaret C. Laurino White 3 White 4/16/83 Yes 92% With that, some aldermen are expected to 40 22,448 Patrick J.O. 'Connor 3 \x/~ White 5/06/91 Yes 75% easily win re-election February 25, but there is 41 36,739 Brain Doherty 5 White 4/07/71 Yes 77% a cloud over Black aldermen using their consid- 42 34,164 Burton F. Natarus 2 Vi Daley White 1 3/31/99 No 92% erable voting bloc not to spark a passion of 43 34,226 44 33,175 Bernard Hasen White 7 4/16/87 Yes 88% black pride with the shaky political alliance 45 30,148 Patrick J. Levar White 6 4/16/87 No 100% between African-Americans, Mayor Daley and MrlcsMHoRn AmericaAneric n Itef 46 27,830 Helen Shiller White 4 4/16/87 No 90% the aldermen support for him. rfcptfcKrtptfcltyrit* y ItojoritHjority MnodHWP y 47 30,340 Eugene C. Schulter White 2 4/16/75 No 92% Even most challengers to aldermen have not m—A—JL.. 5/24/89 Yes 89% I rTMUCKojf 48 26,529 Mary Ann Smith White 2 attack incumbents voting records of account- Ejection Dab Sawakt 49 20,003 Joseph A. Moore White 5 5/06/91 Yes 85% ability but rather focus on city services. 50 23,050 Bernard L. Stone White 3 7/06/73 Yes 92% "But the real direction is how their vote in 1,409,492 city council." Said Henry P. Wilson, chairman of the Englewood conservation Community Council. "Voters has to understand the differ- ence that aldermen are policy makers and legis- ALDERMAN—15th WAD lators, not administrators of the wards.' Englewood has a representation of five (5) aldermen, (6, 15, 16, 17 and 20 wards). Wilson RE-ELECT Theodore "Ted" notes that the increase knowledge and involve- ment of Black legislators and community lead- ers to provide information and dialogue through the principle of our consolidate plan of THOMAS Chicago is important to Englewood. "This has to be done notwithstanding anyone's political ^Dedicated ^Experienced ^Accomplished affiliation." 2440 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, II 60629 An area that Lydia Watts, candidate in the 773-778-9609 773-778-9819 fax 20th ward says, access, parity and inclusion is her platform. In contrast, black aldermen often A Record of Accomplishment do not want the strong accountability that comes with strong community engagement. On A Program of Action The lower the voter turn-out with apathy in- • Secured more funds for education creases their chance to stay in office. Most February 25 wards only produce 30-40% voter turn out, if * Secured more jobs that pay a living wage the those other 60-70% came out to vote. Most * More security for our community aldermen would lose their post. * More support for immigration and civil rights At one time Black aldermen cross the lines PIINCH of ward boundaries addressing black issues, as • Improving the community most considered themselves leaders oppose to politicians before elections. As an example dur- 4 ing this election, no black aldermen raised a racial issue. Nor on the mayor's race. Aldermen Paid for by Citizens for Theodore "Ted" Thomas such as Dorothy Tillman (3) response to the A Copy of or report is (or will be) available from the Cook County Clerk, (Continued on page 7) 118N. Clark St., Chicago South Street Journal February 21 —March 5, 2003 (Continued from page 6) morning. The sister says they usu- Can you match the candidates to their remarks. Missing ally talk four to five times a day, so it was unusual not to hear from her A. "I confronted warring factions to stop drive by killings in Accountability again. Englewood." Bronzeville The family became worried and B. "Accountability comes with strong community engagement.'" contacted the police. mayors' race was that no one C. **An open door requires an open mind." Woman The building at 45th and Indiana askedher to support Jakes. D. "What's troubling about community preservation is a lack Bronzeville-The family and friends Ave. has been in the family for Tillman stepped up on the na- of vision.*' of a missing south Side woman tional issues in leading the city held a news conference at 45th St. decades. Nanci, who bought it from E. "The Alderman is in the best position to inform and ensure a relative, has owned it for more council in supporting Repara- the community. and Indiana Ave., the last place that she was seen by a neighbor- than 10 years. A hands-on land- tions, but stopped short in follow- F. "You wont just hear from me around election time.** hood maintenance man. lord, it was not unusual for her to ing up on her position to oust G. "I advocate home ownership for CHA residents." Nanci C. Walker 55, has been be in the neighborhood alone. white Aid. Thomas Murphy (18), H. "I will fight for quality education." representing an over 70% Black missing since Tuesday, January 28, The family is asking for anyone ward. Her pledge was centered on 2003. According to family mem- who may have seen Nanci to con- the ward remap when Murphy bers, the last person to see her was tact them with information. So far, stressed he represent black voters a neighborhood maintenance man there is a $1,000 reward. and should be a member of the while Walker was at her building, The family is asking for anyone Black Caucus. located at 4459 S. Indiana Ave. who may have seen Nanci to con- No Black aldermen supported Her sister, Myrna Walker, had tact them with information. So far, Murphy's claim, nor Tillman's spoken to her at 10:30 a.m. that there is a $1,000 reward. pledge and neither did she pub- licly. The has been an apathetic position of Black aldermen ad- dressing issues of race in Chi- cago. Pat Dowell running against Tillman, was critical of her for "exploiting the names of leaders Harold Washington and Martin Luther King to endear herself to voters but doing little to honor their legacies," However, Dowell stayed neutral on the mayor's race as well. In supporting Jakes Dorothy Paintings, Clothing, Jewelry, Crocheted Crowns, Kufees & Oliver-Harris said, "Sometimes 4. Hal Baskin (16) 5. Lydia L. Watts (20) 6. Galen McGee (2) Tarns ALL HAND MADE you have to stand up to seemingly Saturday's lpm to 5pm unbeatable odds, speak the truth 8 H to the most powerful interests to 9 "9 J.D. Enterprises, Kente Art s, & do what is right." L d "That is what is missing from € Joans Creative ArTs Black Aldermen, knowing the Z a at The New Approach Health history, accountability goes be- I o yond just serving the ward inter- 9 '9 th est." V Food Store, 641 E 47 St., Harris said. "I have watched . Tyros* D. Hamkone (17) tfak K . Mulblfflfflad|9) 773-373-6900 this community deteriorate from Answers the most affluent Black commu- Block Club Union (CBCU) repre- nity to one of the depressed com- sents over 120 block club organi- munities in the city. And, this hurt zations. CBCU produced the : deeply in my heart." Evaluation Performance Report In accountability to the resi- (EPR) card, which is a tool, de- DICATION dents, Harris says the principals signed to empower the block club in the Democratic form of gov- residents to document and voice ernment guide her. "I understand their concerns on the level of ser- that an Alderman is an employee vice that they are receiving on a of the City of Chicago. As a pub- quarterly basis. CCESSIBILTY lic housing resident, I am em- The result of the EPR's is in- broiled in this nightmarish ' Relo- creased residential participation, cation and Redevelopment' of our and education of voting process, communities, I will address the and accountability. most needed and immediate con- Smith stated that alderman Ted cerns of the Public Housing resi- Thomas (15) has demonstrated dents as my highest priority. Nev- that the ward is getting more or- ertheless, the residential ganized and residents are property owners are taking more active roles. caught in the grip of Thomas received a pass- NTEGRITY maintaining their prop- ing grade of the EPR, erties and their property However, Michael taxes. Smith a candidate run- Aldermen for the ning against Thomas most part have been the question the results. ERVICE overseers of disinvest- Claiming he is the only ments as well as invest- viable candidate. "We ment in the wards; with don't need someone Syron Smith the high housing devel- who loves Mayor Eugene C. opment in Chicago, developers Daley." He said. "I will represent appear to determine the outcome all areas of the 15th ward, but of Black aldermen elections. On priority will be set on the east end Election Day, incumbent alder- of the ward, from Ashland Ave. l men, both black and white, would to Western Ave., to bring have raised substantially more prosperity to these citizens with money than their opponents in get- real businesses, instead of all the Ward Alderman ting their message out and pitch current situation., their successes with loyal voters. "The EPR is not an overnight One alderman explained the black solution, but with the commu- A FULL-TIME ALDERMAN community does not normally nity's efforts and leadership I be- FOR fund their candidate's campaign, lieve the ward is well on its way." as a result, aldermen are account- Syron Smith said. "The means for FULL-TIME SERVICE able to the ones who fund them all participate in the political, eco- more than who votes for them. nomical and social development Other than a persons name rec- of the wards must be the foremost ognition and funding of a cam- agenda of the elected official. YOU DESERVE MORE! paign, "there is an increasing in- Where every one counts with no terest for evaluating aldermen per- exceptions, exclusions or political formances in all the wards." Says divisions." Syron Smith, CEO of the Chicago PUNCH #84 .Page 8 February 21 —March 5, 2003 South Street Journal The Gangs of America, Police brutality and the politics of whiteness Was assassinated on February 21,1965 by Toure Muhammad Publisher, The Bean Soup Times Still Alive ^"" ~^1 e "Gangs of New York" movie tag- potential of street gangs from his own personal • line is that "America was born in the evolution, fought the gangs growing influence. JL. A Astreets." The time was 1863 and the The most recent attempt by Black gangs streets of lower Manhattan with four million Euro- to secure political empowerment for the commu- pean immigrants swelling the area were filled with nity was through the Larry Hoover-influence 21 lawlessness, poverty, rampant political corruption Century VOTE. Taking a lesson from his father, and great civil unrest. What this movie also re- current Mayor Richard Daley fought the organiza- minds us is just how deliberate police brutality tion. "When he tried to get guys politically active grew, and how deep the systems of white suprem- they got more harassment from the police than acy run. when they were Irish Catholic on corners sell- immigrants faced ani- ing drugs," said mosity from "White" Larry Hoover, Americans, like the notorious leader movie's Bill the of the Gangster Butcher. The situation Disciples, who exploded when Presi- changed the dent Lincoln enacted name to Growth the Civil War draft. and Develop- Irish Catholics were ment. Again, resentful of being Blacks were kept forced into what they from true social characterized as "a rich equality. man's war and a poor White gangsters man's fight." The could become "Gangs of New York" respected politi- culminates with the so- cians, police of- called draft riots, which ficers and busi- IFrom "the Ballot or the Bullet" speech were in reality vicious nessmen, but not I "The political philosophy of Black nationalism only means that mob action attacks on without a price. Ithe black man should control the politics and the politicians in his New York's vulnerable These White lown community. Black community. The Chicago gangs, violence lasted for three just like the New The time when white people can come in our community and get days and nearly 50,000 Aaron Patterson, a recently pardoned man who spent nearly 17 York ones, I us to vote for them and so that they become our political leaders. whites took part in the years on death row for a crime he did not commit, quickly became \ And tell us what to do and what not to do is long gone. Those days lynching of Blacks and with Toure Muhammad. less Irish, Catho- I are over.. destruction of a Black lic and "White • church and orphanage. American." And By the same token the time when the same white man knowing Though there though they lost that your eyes are to far open can send an other Negro in the com- are no records of draft much, they munity and get you and me to support him and so he use him to lead us astray, those days are long gone toi riots in Chicago, the gained entry into gangs were mirror im- a system that The political philosophy of Black nationalism means, that if you ages of their New York awarded them, and I are going to live in a black community. And that's where we counterparts. Proud of not for being are going to live. Because as soon you move out of the black com- intelligent, hav- their Irish heritage, de- munity and into their community; its mixed for a period of time, but ing high moral character or even courage—but just voutly Catholic, street smart and politically per- they are gone and you right there all by yourself again. ceptive, Irish politicians, in the early 1900s, organ- for having white skin. They could become mem- ized the young people into "Social Athletic bers of the club, that from it's conception isolated and drove Blacks to the bottom of society. We must understand the politics of our community. And we must Clubs", which were nothing more than glorified know what politics is suppose to produce. We must know what part gangs. Chicago's first Daley mayor was part of a White gangsters went from lawbreakers politics play in our lives. And until we become politically mature, gang called the Hamburgs. And they certainly to law enforcers. Not only could they carry a gun, loved to humbug. but they could go into Bronzeville and even get we will always be mislead, lead astray or deceived and or maneu- White gangs during Mayor Richard J. away with shooting a Black person in front of vered into supporting someone politically that do not have the good Daley's youth era had two clear objectives; win other Black persons. It's no wonder police brutal- of the community at heart. elections though violence, theft and extortion, and ity continues to be such a problem. Many of to- keep Blacks down. Drive by shootings, popular- day's white officers are descendents of the gangs So the political philosophy of Black nationalism only means we ized in the Al Capone era has their beginnings of New York and Chicago who attacked Blacks carrying a political program of reeducate, to open our people eyes. when white gangs entered Bronzeville to practice like it was the national pastime. Many eventually Make us be come politically conscience. Become politically ma- shooting. Chicago white gangs initiated the race became police commanders, and/or went to law ture. riot of 1919, killing nearly 40 Blacks. According school fend became prosecutors and state attorneys. And when we get ready to cast our ballot, that ballot will be cast to several sources, the Hamburgs were prime ini- Sometimes it was their children. for a man of the community who has the good of the community at tiators of the riots. Make no mistake, these white The police department and the criminal heart..... folks were the Original Gangsters. defense was a safe environment for white people There are several parallels between to beat, harass and intimidate Black folks—just for The government has failed us, any time you walk around White gangs and Black gangs of today. These the fun of it or to further their career. The environ- here signing We should overcome the government has failed you. White gangs were notorious for bootlegging alco- ment produced a Jon Burge who brutally tortured innocent Black youth with electric shocks, suffo- hol during prohibition, just like Black gangs are I am not politician, 1 am not even a student of politics, and not a caught up in the drug world today. The main dif- cation hoods, Russian roulette, burns, beatings, democrat or republican, non an American, and got since enough to ference is that white gangs totally controlled it and threats of death to force them to confess to while Black gangs "lease" their business from crimes they knew nothing of. Burge was responsi- know it. forces outside the Black community. During the ble for many Black young men living in cage wait- I am one of the 22 million black victims of the democratic party. great migration of Blacks, the population swelled ing to die. One of the 22 million victims of the republicans, and one of the 22 right along with poverty. Black gangs were proud If Aaron Patterson, a recently pardoned million victims of Americanism We have not seen democracy. to be Black, street savvy and formed with strong man who spent nearly 17 years on death row for a All we have seen is hypocracy. religious influence. When I wanted to become a crime he did not commit, were white, it's very Blackstone Rangers back in 1983, my first instruc- likely he would not have even gotten arrested. To- (They are) Playing one is for you, and either are for you The tion was to stop eating pork because "Muslims day, with 17 years taken from his life, he coura- are playing a con game, a political con game. don't eat swine." The only difference between geously has decided to give each day he lives to Blacks and Whites there was that the Irish knew speaking out for the wrongly incarcerated and con- You are a chump, a political chump. their religious heritage, while Black youth could victed. Any time you throw your power to a party that can not keep their only imagine about what their ancestral religious White America may have been "born in promises to you. You are not only a chump, you are a trader to heritage. Politics presented other problems for the streets," but due to racist systems, Black your race. Blacks. Americans continue to die in the streets. And until Started by Jeff Fort and Eugene Hairston, Blacks stop imitating the original gangsters and the Blackstone Rangers began to achieved political follow a higher path, nothing will change. and economic support from W. Clement Stone, a self made millionaire, Sammy Davis Jr., and even (Toure Muhammad holds a BA in history from republican Richard Nixon, who used the gang to More house College and is the publisher of the influence Black, democratic voters. Then democ- Chicago-based Bean Soup Times, ratic Mayor Richard Daley, obviously knowing the a satirical newspaper) LSPECfiVE South Street Journal February 21 —March 5, 2003 Page 9

^he South Street Journal cannot endorse Alderman American businessman who owns the Toni Preckwinkle in the 4th ward. Remaining true to land. She lost her position to stop , it's political arm, Norman Bolden her opponent re- Norman Bolden over the development lomination of the Black Political Convention of Chi- On Endorsing. of his land on 43rd Street. She op- lich this publisher was its Chair. It would be like Rev. posed New Approach Health Foods zier endorsing Mayor Daley without consulting his on 47th Street to buy city land next to >n. Or building new houses on 63rd Street without us- the shop. But, Lu Palmer added, "...all ontractors in every house constructed, roads lead to the 5th Floor." vinkle for the most part is independent more than any The list goes on of many progressive ccording to her voting record. Even with the influx of political activist supporting non- contributing to her campaign, making her campaign progressive incumbents over new po- eater than any Black alderman (she could have done litical leadership. more than a 1/4 ad in SSJ's). There still is a process Enjoying the American pie, deal mak- j^of an open door policy. ing is part of it. Rev. Jackson made it With her unofficial position to run for Mayor, if clear before his first run for president there is any alderman that could lead an independ- that he is not a politician, because the ent movement, Preckwinkle can do it, with sincer- freedom of his people cannot be com- [ity. Not like the watered down, public relations promised. Times have changed. Renaration Ordinance of Alderman Dorothy Well thanks to Harold Washington's llman, grandstanding on her Dr. King associa- infamous 'Dream Team' endorsement > resulted in the election of Daley as exe t door to the fourth ward is the third. Pat States Attorney, gave the city Mayor owell won the Black Political Convention Daley. Bnomination. She understands the process of com- itor And if Daley is re-elected, the Blaok munity participation and dialogue. She is conser- community will continued to be sr action and yet focuses on balancing the different Aldermanic sponsors and supporters of the Affordable Housing set-Aside Ordinance speak out compromising it's true political at are presented at the same time, regardless of political at a press conference rally with hundreds of local citizens organized by coalitions from across freedom. Not because of race, but as a It is time for a change in the third ward and the so-call the city to urge consideration of the ordinance prior to the new City Council. Preckwinkle lead result of race. There is no accountabil- ership. Aldermen who make it a personal political ca- hundreds of Local Citizens and 20 Aldermen to ensure affordability in housing. ity to the over 34,000 displaced public sing exclusion as opposed to inclusion, personal dreams housing families. Over 34,000 Black the dream of King. Rush for mayor as one of principle; and has not come out at all for men in jail unjustly and conspired to be there. The traffic courts reet Journal endorses Pat Dowel 1 to end the biggest Jakes nor did he for Roland Burris, until the last minute. Both at still are 70% Black. Blacks still receive less than 10% of city con- e of Black leadership that set the stage for more un- one time part of PUSH'S staff. Does he know a truth that he can- tracts. Black schools are being closed and education of the youth s. For the stake of the future, may her words to former not entrust the people to bare? is played with. ;ene Sawyer, atone the ending charter to "Uncle Tom It is a reminder of the saying, 'wait till next time'. As Minister Still this election has the nerve to be held during Black History Louis Farrakhan said supporting the Carol Mosley Braun re- month. ments are important. Endorsements are more than a election. "After this election, there will be no more politics as But as the real endorsement was that of Judge Eugene rection. They are a road map to where political leaders usual in Chicago." Pincham, 'If some people do not vote for Harold they need to be the people, regardless of race. People are so forgiving and forgetful. hung'. Using Malcolm X's words, to those leaders that endorsed . Arthur Brazier to endorse Mayor Daley over Rev. Even regarding Aid. Preckwinkle. Daley and stayed silent for the real reason, 'they are traders to a political agenda not consistent with the direction of Lu Palmer, stated at a public meeting. "Aid. Preckwinkle is a their race. gation. Then does that make the congregation wrong or target...." As Black leadership was not ready, the best thing that happened God wrong? Consistent, Preckwinkle opposed the city-wide effort for the during this election was the Black Political Convention of Chi-, se Jackson viewed his endorsement of Cong. Bobby proposed Howard Johnson Hotel by Anthony Fields an African cago.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No. 95 C 4330 Judge Hoderman Defendant City of Chi- innecessary On the killing in the cago's Amended Re- ruitless drive sponses to Plaintiffs Re- hood by the law quest to Produce. ill late radical and controversial Dear Editor n Johns who pastured the We are reaching out to the people who Response: Defendant City Baptist Church before Rev. Mar- have doubts about defending our young men Sincerely objects to Request No. 1 as Cing, Jr., is credited with alleg- vague, overborad, irele- against police brutality and criminalization George Willrid Smith j : "What does the White man call and to the young men who are caught up in r vant, calling for the pro- :h a PHD? Nigger!. Truer words the life. duction of documents spoken, in my estimation. So, as The community has shown much support equally accessible to the ice, Black people should refrain in the marches demanding justice for Jappa plaintiff and not reasonably calculated to lead to the so emotionally upset when they D, and that his murderer, Chicago police of- Federal Court, 20th Floor af this sort and direct all of their ficer Duane Blackman, a serial killer, be Case* 95 CV 4330 discovery of admissible .vards self help (as the late Honor- jailed for murder. This means a great deal to evidence Muhammed preached many us as we confront a police department and 'ith the Banner being carried to- the system behind it, which treat Black peo- own Prophet of Black Self Help ple like dirt. ivans) and discontinue the unnec- We are determined to get justice for our fruitless drive to get the White stolen life- son, brother, nephew, uncle, That's what the police want! That way, they to get organized and depend on ourselves, ;pt and love them on an equal friend- Jappa D. We need justice for our get to lock up another one of us, plus the life the people, to find and carry out the solu- Black sisters and our Black children. We also that was stolen, and they are two steps closer tions we need. ature being as it is, and History know we need justice for everyone, that the to making Cabrini disappear. From the Family of Michael Walker e out, this will never be totally police are continuing to kill us in Chicago While you hate the effects of drugs on the (Jappa D) and the and across the country, and that it won't stop community, is it okay to let the police get Committee for Justice for Michael who are constantly in a state until we make a positive move to make it away with murder? Walker iould realize this for what it's stop. At Christmas, the police carried out their to the whole Cabrini-Green Community a dream and vision - as was so In December, Cabrini confronted more so-called 'Operation Candyman', and called spoken in the famous ( now com- deaths, this time inflicted by our own young themselves trying to 'clean up' the neighbor- mercialized and over-killed) men. We know how painful it is to lose a hood. But what are they really about? We welcome your comments on the contents of young life and we grieve with the families lein 1963 by Dr. King in The police come into our community with this editorial, as well as your opinions on stories ton D.C. on Monday evening, for their loss. There are- and have been- racist, woman-hating attitudes and get away in this issue. We publish letters in this column 2003, at 8:00 P.M on Chicago's many questions before us, as a community. with murder, bogus arrests, and brutality of and reserve the right to edit them for length, id 20, a special entitled: Hosea, in Some people are asking, how can we march all sorts. clarity and brevity. Please include your name, irds, was shown. and demand justice for Mike-Mike, when After one march for justice, one cop said to city and country in which you live. Hosea Williams was a disciple of others are dying at the hands of our own another in front of a 12 year old boy, "Go get February 21—March 5, 2003 the onset of the Civil Rights young men? his mama so he can watch her suck my ". Volume 10 Number 3 He stated most emphatically in How can we protest police brutality when They have let injured people die so that a South Street Journal (i that today Black people are at our own young men are in the drug trade and murder charge can be put on someone else. irs back before Dr. King. is published by Jarrell Communications Inc., killing each other? And a week before Christmas, they are Ron Carter, Editor and Publisher, Sincerely, The young men are part of this commu- helping CHA throw families out of their Vincent Walker, Assoc. Publisher ihn E. Woodson, Grand Boulevard nity. They are our sons, brothers, fathers of homes here. .Submit all subscription and correspondence to: 773-624-7166 our children. They have as much of a stake What about the violence among the youth? 128 East 58th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637. in our future as anyone else here. Jappa D was a peacemaker. We call on the Far South Office 10736 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, III 60628 The young men can change. The police youth of Cabrini to carry on for him, and 773/680-5560. cannot. If the system wanted the police to show each other love and respect like the E-mail to [email protected], 'serve and protect' us, Duane Blackman brothers and sisters we are. Entire contents copyright 2003. would be OUT OF A JOB, and on his way to Do we solve those problems by locking up All rights reserved. jail! a whole generation of youth, and standing by Printed in the United States of America People are being killed over money- when the police beat them down? We need Page 10 February 21 —March 5, 2003 South Street Journal

. •: _.. / I Black History with the spiritual Ministers form YOCMA' overtone of Englewood—More than 30 min- spiritual origin," said Rev. isters representing their respected Newsome organizations flocked to The An- Participants agreed to meet on Malcolm X tioch Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday's at Antioch Mission- in Englewood addressing politics, ary Baptist Church to move the In The Name of God Most Its Muslim Task Force is at- brainstorming solutions facing agenda from talk to action. Gracious, Most Merciful tempting to set up crime patrols Black Chicago. The organizations includes; "Whatever of good ye give bene- in for community responsibility. Bringing the ministers together Westside NAACP, Pastors Fel- fits your own souls and ye shall In doing so they will help eradi- was Rev. Gerald Dew, Pastor, of lowship Congress, Baptist Pastor only do so seeking the face of cate criminal activity and vice in Antioch and Rev. Wardell Conference of Chicago and Vicin- God. Whatever good ye give neighborhoods. Newsome, Pastor of Faith Com- ity, Westside Minister Coalition, shall rendered back to you and The Flaming Crescent Society munity Missionary Baptist Baptist Minister Alliance of Chi- you shall not be dealt with un- engages in regular street level Church. They challenged church cago Vicinity, Garfield Area part- justly." (Holy Quran 2:272) activity to help reach our lost leaders to stay focus on weekly nership, Baptist Minister Confer- The Flaming Crescent Society youth through educational mate- meetings to rid the gap of commu- ence, Black political Action Com- Presents A rials. The flam- nity and church. mittee. Black History ing Crescent So- "Our job is greater than 1 have Rev. Wardell Newsome, pastor of The working mission of Month Celebra- ciety has re- imagine." said Rev. Newsome. the newly formed Voice Of the VOCMA, is Education, voter tion! ! ! An- ponded on sev- "We have to give birth to our Community Ministers Association Registration, jobs, housing and it nual Tribute to eral occasions to community and Church partner- (VOCMA) to fill the gap of Church meeting purpose of political ac- Malcolm X, calls of distress ship." and Community countability. Saturday, Feb- form citizens "We may not be saying 'Yes lenging the ministers "It is vi- Encouraging pastors and the ruary 22, 2003 who were having Sir, and No Sir', but we are in tally imperative that each make community at large to take part in 1:00 p.m. at problems with worst condition than when I was the commitment to give back to VOCMA, Rev. Wardell said, "We Peace Commu- drug dealers and a little boy." our communities the church seek active participation in this nity Center people who Echoing Rev. Newsome plead foundation of representing the role we must intake, will attend 6455 S. Peoria needed food. for the church to take a more pro- people." he said. our prayer. Street, gressive role in the community, Rev. Dew addressing the min- For information on specific ar- Remember Help us to estab- the ministers concluded in light ister in relationship between the eas, and church or pastor partici- the History of a lish a religious of black Minister supporting pulpit and the King. pation call 773/626-8880. Great Man who center where we Mayor Richard Daley, in spirit "The King abandon the estab- gave his life for can help to mor- and financially, many times lead- lishment and relations between Black Libera- ally reform our ers stir the people in the wrong the pulpit and the kinu WORSHIP tion. people who have direction. They are leaders tak- (government) Black His- gone astray. ing, us "the people" where the As of today, "Its like, Bush tory Quiz Con- We desire to ob- people do not want to go." want war, the people don't." DIRECTORY test, Best Afri- tain a van for our "As pastors and ministers, and "The King responses to num- AlTi-.ND mi. Oiiuu H oi can Dress Con- membership to leaders in the African American bers. Land and people are the test, Speakers, be able to re- Community, we are aware of the bases for controlling a people. YOUR CALLING Poetry, Enter- spond to future many issues and challenges that However, we have people, we can tainment, and calls of this na- affect our community." Said Rev. mobilize our people. It is simple film Documen- ture. The or- Newsome. for us to come together. And rees- UNITY CHURCH OF tary with ven- ganization is "It is our desire to implement tablish the relationship." dors welcome. also in need "Solutions" and not continue con- "Do want the people want". GOD IN CHRIST For more information call The funds to keep their publication versations about challenges. Pastor Newsome stressed that 821 WESTS?TH STREET CmcAGp,tL 60621 Flaming Crescent Society/ afloat that address anti-drug, anti- Therefore, we come together as African Americans do not realize Muslim Task Force is an organi- violence messages to reach the ministers in unifying the Church the abilities they have from within PASTOR LEON DANIELS, zation that is badly in need of street corners. Where they say community involvement and po- and the spiritual power born from LIFESKHXS your help and support. This not- the publication is most needed. litical action as Chicago Area their enslavement 400 years ago. ADULT EDUCATION (CRED)-ADO- LESCENT, TUTORING/MENTORING - profit organization was charted in We need equipment such as Faith Based Organizations, under "Look around, people want to 1992 and among some of its FAMILY LITERACY walkie-talkies; uniforms, pagers, the name of VOCMA, Voice Of be connect and do something!" (773) 487-9063 FAX (773) 487-9066 goals are: cameras and funds for a regular the Community Ministers Asso- "This is the beginning, not only To promote the spiritual mes- headquarters that will help us ciation " for a church and community ST. STEPHEN'S sage of Malcolm X, to our youth make positive contribution to our Rev. Dew set the pace by chal- movement, but an initiative with as a way of helping to reform and people. Any support that the LUTHERAN CHURCH uplift them developing in them public can offer will be greatly 910 W. 65TH, CHICAGO more respect for the elderly, our appreciated, form $1, to 100. CALL TO A.R.M.S. t (773)783-0416 women and children and the sur- Help us do our part to make Are you addicted to: Riv. ANTHONY WILLIAMS, rounding community. things safer for our women, chil- DRUGS? ALCOHOL? SEX? TELEVISION? FOOD? PASTOR It publishes the Flaming Cres- dren and business. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 11 A.M. cent newspaper which has an Flaming Crescent Society can BAD RELATIONSHIPS? GAMBLING? SHOPPING? Come to SUND|| SCHOOL: 9:30 A.M. anti-drug use and anti-black on be contacted (312) 409-3359, P. 1ST, 2ND SUNDAY, black crime among in the inner O. Box 2076, Chicago, Illinois Addiction Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS) COMMUNION 11 A.M. , cities. 60690. CHOIR REHEARSAL: TUESDAY 6 P.M. Learn how to overcome your BIBLE STUDY: WED & THURS, 6 P.M. addiction! Bring Your Own Bible! On EVENING STAR Reporters, Editors, Ad Sales Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday MISSIONARY at 6:00 p.m. at BAPTIST CHURCH Board members, Production The Hebrew 4235 So. COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE People CHICAGO, IL 60653 Culture REV. O.C. MORGAN, PASTOR Submit your interest to: (773) 536-9527 Fax: (773) 924-1655 ORDER OF SER VICES South Street Journal, 128 East 58th Street, Center, SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 A.M. 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Black community supports this historic de- Washington Park Children's Free Englewood and The Unity Church Citizens for Charles G. mand by packing the courtroom. Clinic, offers free check-ups, school of God In Christ holds its weekly III, State Representa- physicals and vaccinations for children. meeting addressing the Englewood commu- LIFE FORCE International Empowering Every Thursday from 5:30 -7:30 pm at nity on Fridays at the church, 821 W. 69th tive- 32 District will be recognizing Sen- Human Potential with a new approach to the Church of the Good Shepherd 5700 iors in hosting A Black History Affair Vin- Street at 6:00 pm to discuss the needs of wellness. How Healthy or Sick are You? S. prairie Ave. 684-6561 cennes Senior Center 7326 S Yale Ave., Englewood. For more information call Demonstrations will include; the impurities (773) 487-9062 or (773) 224-6438. Friday, February 21, 2003, 1:00 pm - 4:00 in your system. With your own eyes see pm for the Second Annual Community what you need to change. Free live cell Workship Coalition meet every luncheon Music Festival, for more informa- Wednesday, 325 South California Ave. The New Black Panther Party For st blood demonstration on a TV screen. Major tion call 773-224-1563. 66-68 East 71 changes in 15 minutes of your body system. Chicago, III. 7:00 pm (male only) 773- Self Defense, Chicago Chapter meets Street, How to give your body what it needs, so it 265-1500. every Saturday at 2 pm shrp at King can heal itself. The program is held at Ger- Solomans Mines 1207 W. 63rd St. Farrakhan Speaks izim Community Church, 524 E. 75th Street, AMERICA at Every Wednesday, Guest of Jewell Dick- On Western son, Starting time 7:00 p.m. Contact num- the crossroads: ber 773-684-6384. WAR is not the an- swer. Saviors' Day 2003 Sunday, Febru- Teaching about Africa ary 23rd UIC Pavilion Harrison & Racine, TAA 2003 . A cooperative. Multidis- Chicago, Illinois 2:00 ciplinary approach to helping teachers teach p.m. (doors open at about African History and Culture. The 12:00 p.m.) Donation: Afternoon Curriculum Sessions will address $10.00 For more in- integrating the Chicago Reading initiative formation, call (773)- into Social Studies Content. Registration & 324-6000 www. Materials Fee $80.00. 2003 Lecture Sched- ule February 22, East African & the Swa- finalcall.com. hili Coast March 8, Southern African March 15, Contemporary Africa March Making History this Black History Month. E HERE! 29 Africans in the Diaspora. For more in- Reparations now!!! The formation call Ms. Y. Jones at 773-535- 0635. Center for Inner City Studies, 700 OWe US !!! Organizers are calling to East Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois pack the courtroom at the first hearing in 60653 Chicago of the Historic Law suits, suing to 03 CELICA get Reparations from corporations which profited from slavery in the United States. It Chicken Soup for will take place on Wednesday, February the African American Soul, th 26 , 9:00 am at the courtroom of Judge now accepting inspirational short stories, Charles Norgle U.S. District Court, Dirksen 300—1200 words and must make the reader '03 TACOMA '03 ECHO Building, 219 S. Dearborn Street. laugh, cry or get goose bumps. Accepted Lawsuits seeking reparations for Black peo- stories, the writer receives $300, and a pro- ple in the US have been filed in five states. motional blurb about the contributor in the All of the cases have been brought together book. For story submission guidelines sub- to be tried in Chicago. Judge Charles Nor- mit to www.AfricanAmericanSoul.com 03RAV4 '03 CAMRY gle will hold the first hearing in this matter. Organizers will let the judge know that the

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South Street Journal February 21 —March 5,22, 2003 Page 13 Reviewed and Compiled by David Schultz AT THE FLICKS Review and compiled by David Schultz SPY KIDS 2: ISLAND OF LOST (Hurley) ordered by her conniving cattle rancher- husband, Gordon (Bruce Campbell) for whom she DREAMS has gathered a fortune with him. Sara convinces the SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (it it it) Evenly more wildly imaginative and col- process server that she'll pay him $1 million to (••) orful with goofy fun, outlandish gadgets, special serve Gordon whose trying to liquidate their joint These days, actor Owen Wilson who seems to be teaming effects and sassy dialogue than its original. Writer- asses into his alone. Hoping to beat Perry and Hur- with everyone in every other film he's in. The last Wilson teaming director Robert Rodriguez firmly establishes a new ley to the punch is Perry's rival co-worker, played was with Eddie Murphy in the 'I Spy" remake. Now Wilson rejoins movie franchise here with dazzling results. The by Vincent Pastore and the chase is on. Someone martial artist action/comedy star Jackie Chan to reprise their "east pint-size second-generation spies (Alexa Vega and should have served a petition for stupidity here. meets "west"-ern buddy movie act from "Shanghai Noon". Daryl Sabara) are back again faced with snot-nosed PG-13; 99min. Paramount Home Video Not as medieval as the title may imply for this rather loopy rivals interfering on their missions that brings out sequel. Jackie Chan is the sheriff in Carson City, Nevada who quits their parents (Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino) THE FOUR FEATHERS his post and seeks out his inept hustler buddy, Owen Wilson whose and even a helicoptering wheelchair-bound grandpa (** 1/2) A.E.W. Mason's 1902 adventure novel living as a waiter-gigolo in San Francisco who brew their money on a (Richard Montalban). All join forces to stop a not set in North Africa has been filmed several times. bad investment. quite mad scientist (Steve Buscemi) with a gizmo But this time, the tale of a seemingly coward British Chan's character is on route to avenge the murder of his fa- that could control, or destroy the world. soldier's (Heath Ledger) redemption, is set on a ther who was the keeper of the now-stolen Imperial Seal gem that PG; lOOmin. Dimension Home Video; Available: sprawling epic-level of visual scope and on a differ- Chan needs to find and return to China. The priceless artifact was sto- Feb. 11 ent viewpoint. Director Shekhar Kapur is Indian len by rather than British A crooked royal heir-in-waiting and an exiled Chinese warrior, Wo who aims to bring out this tragic sense of this often- Chow (Donnie Yen) that Chan's baby sister who later falls in love told human drama. Djimon Hounsou, best remem- with Wilson's character; tracks the evil duo to London. bered as the defiant slave in Spielberg's "Amistad" But it's an unclear alliance to comprehend since Wo Chow is co-stars as the naive warrior who befriends the sol- the only one that needs the gem to unite his country's enemy on his dier. side. While the royal heir-in-waiting plots to use the first machine gun PG-13; 130min. Paramount Home Video; to wipe out the royal family to move him closer to ruling England. WHO IS CLETIS TOUT? Unless, Chan and Wilson with a little help from an orphan kid and a (* 1/2) Tim Allen as a hit man? In this offbeat, dark reluctant Scotland Yard inspector can disrupt their plans at the comedy about an ex-con (Christian Slater) that Queen's Royal birthday bash. takes on the wrong identity, in order to help a fel- The banter between Chan and Wilson is entertaining low escapee (Richard Dreyfuss) recover stolen dia- enough. 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I'm not against duplicating this movie genre under a black perspective. It's just that there is no LIQUOR distinction with the characters as real human beings and too predictable with its cliche" situations. R; 104min. Dimension Home Video; Available: Feb. 11

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Tenant, by was legal? requesting a renewal of this lease, consents freely and voluntarily to CHA and it private management 'As many Greenberg said, 'I think so this request for a urine sample from all adult household members. contractors Holsten Reality is play- people as I see (sounding very unsure) I will Tenant hereby and herewith releases Holsten Management Corpora- ing with a double edge sword when coming to buy check into it and let you know. tion and its employees, agents, and contractors from any liability what- it come to their new draft lease for it. She went on to say 'I know that soever arising from this request to furnish a urine sample from all the Raymond Hilliards homes. 'You could fool me if you say it is they have it at North Town Village household members, the testing o the urine sample, and decisions made A lease that sure to leave all three not." near Cabrini Green.' concerning renewal of Tenant's lease base upon the results of the test- parties involved wounded and "You think you have a homeless She went on to say "Call Jackie ing. Tenant consents to the release of the test results to Holsten Man- bleeding. crisis; you will definably have one Taylor at main office for Holsten agement Corporation for its use. It will leave CHA and Holsten then." Reality and ask her about it she can Tenant understands and agrees that his/her lease will not be renewed facing a possible Class action law- If They get away with doing that tell you more. upon its expiration unless Tenant voluntarily submits a urine sample suit and a lot of the residents of the to us, they might as well start doing So I called Jackie Taylor at from all adults household members for testing of non-prescribed, pro- Hillard homes facing the cold hard that to the politicians such as Presi- Holsten Reality and asked her about hibited controlled substances pursuant to the procedures adopted my pavement to homelessness if imple- dent Bush and his twin daughters." the new lease at the Hilliards home Landlord for such testing, and passes such test. mented. Aren't they on and the urinalysis (drug test) Tenant understands that the lease renewal is contingent upon the re- A lease that have already been drugs?" that the residents are sup- sults of the urine sample test of all adult household members not detect- implemented in the New North Who ever pose to take. problem now, just think if every And when the new mix income Housing Advocate Grant News- apartment building landlords start community come it will stay beauti- burger said after he learned about South Side Community making potential renters take a drug ful and drug free." the drug testing in order to renew or test." The drug testing is also for me receive a lease in the Hilliard Development Credit Union "Isn't DRUGS America new na- to." homes. tional pass time? If someone have a relative that's "That's outrageous that they Thanking you in advance for your participation the location that reportedly said, tion. Victims were taken to UIC, "That a pregnant woman is Northwestern, Provident, Rush, EAGERLY AWAITING CERTIFICATION down." Stroger (the old Cook County) From the Epitome However, when they got there and Little Company of Mary. they saw that it was much more RainbowPUSH has established National Credit Union Association (Continued from page 1) then that, chaos, and confusion a fund for the victims, as well as Serving from 22nd Street to 95 th St the roots by a stampede that re- fuel the day. effort in support to keep the club East of the Dan Ryan to the Lake portedly started when two young After 9/11, the police was sup- open. Sin Merely the Appointed Board & Organizing Comiifttlee women got into a fist fight (over posed to be response to incident. E-2 is a club that has known who looks better in their clothes.) They were no plan to deal with many hardships such as shooting, A security guard reportedly this type of honor that is similar a stabbing, 11 code violations and sprayed mazes in an over corpo- terrorist attack. With TV, cameras many community complaints. reity, compact, crowd which in rolling no one were being pulled A court order as recently as last return left many people coughing, out. year in July to shut down the sec- vomiting and panicking running However, the police reported to ond floor was handed out to'the headed for the only open exit, Un- do so, would cause more harm. owners Calvin Hollis and Atty. We can help you with your home financial needs! fortunately down a narrow steep However, question are being Duwane Kyles. 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Black community. down the club when violations One young men who was inside With many questions raised, E2 were made known it was not safe. come, lifestyle, and sense of security the club said," What didn't help has owner has bought to the pub- As the City is cracking down on Loans, consisting of first and second mortgages the situation none is someone lic attention, the potential move of clubs in light of E2 and the Rhode Loans of credit up to 125% of your home's value, yelled out that it's a Bin Laden the city to close the club and res- Island incident where 96 people using the equity in your home. chemical attack making people taurant down by way of keeping were killed, the issue raised for panic more." them in court, costing the owners the Chicago Black community Get cash at 100% Financing, with A Plus Credit "Over 80 incidents have been fines and lawyer fees. that there is less places to go for 3A, 5/JA, or 10/lArm with Zero Down! reported since 2000 (referring to Second Ward Alderman Made- young adults to be entertain. 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