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THE PEOPLE PAPER South Street Journal News for and servina: Grand Boulevard (Bronzeville). Doualas. Oakland. Kenwood. Woodlawn. Washinqton Park. Hyde Park. Near South. Gap. Fuller Park, Armour Square Volume 4.Nil mborl October 31 Nou-mbor 2a 1996

The Canidates South Street Journal's Endorsements And DON'T PUNCH TEN Street lack wards have gradually increased support for Democrats over the years because of the eco- nomic incentives from both the government and the Democratic Machine of . In return Bthe white party leaders have chosen Black Demo- cratic loyalist leadership types from different periods as Anniversa rewards instead of a partnership. From the early days of as a precinct captain to as late as John Stroger for Cook County presi- R Eugene Pinche dent (However, when he really wanted it they said no. Just for State's Attonryey like they did with Wilson Frost). Punch 82 When Harold Washington ran for Mayor both times, he might as well had been running in a third party as he (the Endorsements For Judge Eugene Black Community for the most part and fair minded other people) beat the Democratic Party. And for the first time Pincham For State's Attorney Picks-U in at least sixty years the Machine did not endorse it's own candidate. As this commun.is is being urged to punch 10, As the vied OJTK urging a Burris: ar itiois- Mayor Richard Daley want to do away with patriotism split-ticket, U.S. House Democratic Nominee Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-1PO). mayoral elections, alone with fighting to reduce the num- Danny\y K. Davis (7th Congressional District Pincham has taught at several internationally ber of Black ward representation. Who are the real which serves alone Public housing alone State recognized and leading law schools, including President W. Clinton democrats here? Other than soul and rap music endorsing Street) and an independent Democrat, joined Harvard University School of Law, Cornell, Nortre reelect for president democrats. officials from the 7th congressional district, Dame, University of Colorado, University of Questions must go to well respect Black progressive members of the Clergy for Davis committee, and Arizona, Northwestern, University of leaders who would say punch 10 and 82. That means vote community activists to endorse Judge R. Eugene School of Law, National College of Criminal for Robert Molaro over Glenn Whaton of the Woodlawn Pincham for Cook County State's Attorney. Davis Defense Lawyers & Public Defenders, and the community. We should not sacrifice the 12th Legislative said, "He is our candidate!" University of Reno. District punching 10. When those same leaders fought for In a recent statement, Davis declared, "We Congressman Bobby rysh (D) added his name to the 12th district to be intended for Black representation. believe that of all the candidates running for office the list of Democrats urging a split-ticket vote by There is also Evelyn Reed, an African American who is a of State's Attorney, R. Eugene Pincham stands out officially announcing his endorsement of republican for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation as the best trained, most qualified, most experienced independent Candidate for State's Attorney. R. Commissioner. There are other chooses. and most sensitive to the needs of the people of Eugene Pincham. The leadership should not lead blindly punching 10, but for U.S. Senate Cook County, as they relate to the quest for During a press conference held at Pincham teach the community how to be selective. And yes support equality, justice and equal protection under the law. campaign headquarters, Congressman Rush called all Black candidates when there is a chance for better rep- Pincham is our candidate!" Pincham a "Champion of the people" and said he resentation. Other elected officials who have recently was the most suitable candidate in the race for We all want equality for our community. And it does endorsed Pincham include: Rev. Jesse Jackson; State's Attorney. "There is simply no other matter how we get there. If punching 10 and 82 is all the Congressman, Jesse Jackson, Jr.,; Congressman, individual more qualified or with greater leadership can offer. Well there should be no compromis- Bobby Rush; 24th Ward Alderman, Michael understanding of the criminal justice system," ing for equality. Rev. Jackson once said, "Once you get Chandler; 6th Ward Alderman, John Steele; along involved as a politician you lose your independence. You with attorney and former mayoral candidate, Roland Continue on page 9 are not able to work feeling for the interest of your peo- Reelect Bobby Rush ple." 1st Congressional Endorsing Judge Pincham is a safe endorsement. Safe enough not to bother with the less notice "races. But not Organization Profile: safe enough for people like Alderman Troutman, John Stroger and many of our elected officially TWO and it's 36th Convention To this points on the top of the list of South Street Jour- Woodlawn — The Woodlawn Organization employees reported last year according to Dr. Leon nal's endorsements is (Judge) R. Eugene (TWO), held its 36th Annual Convention on 1- inncy (58) its chairman, through a variety of Saturday, October 26, 1996. The Hyde Park High programs, serves in excess of Pincham for State's Attorney. School Auditorium was filled to capacity as the 5,000 families and 17,000 PUNCH 82. The most important of- Elect Danny Davis voting members of TWO met to discuss and vote on individuals each year 7th Congressional important issues concerning the community. throughout the-city of fice to vote for, including above the This year's convention theme was "Communities Chicago. president Of the . Pincham is the intelligent and United for Power and Progress." The focus was on The keynote energetic candidate that will have that independence that we seek in leadership and bringing together residents, laborers, business, speakers was Senator fairness. As a prosecutor, he has the experience far above his opponents. And the government and religion as partners in the task of Carol Moseley-Braun, trust, that he will be a fair prosecutor that will sent someone to jail that needs to go. developing and strengthening agendas and strategies and included speakers And not make our community the stock yard ready to aid the prison industry. for rebuilding the community in which TWO serve. such as Congressmen President Bill Clintgn for reelection. He has But, over the past years TWO has expanded beyond Bobby Rush and the Woodlawn community as it has become a major Continued on page proven himself as a realist. Speaking to a Black church he said, financial and influncial base in "I know if I were Black, I would not be president ". A statement of true Chicago. admitting the nature of this country. Clinton has visit the Mid-South community on Through the combined efforts of 48th and State Street at Robert Taylor Homes; made the Empowerment Zone Funds TWO's three components; advocacy, social service and community Continue on page 9 development, and over 3,000 cD/ree/ Journafs 3rd (anniversary and Office warming new address 4655

MEETINGS and EVENTS community dignitaries to announcing the dedication of the Allen to be Saluted $100,000 A.M. Castle Computer Learning Center, which Mark Allen. Field Coordinator will be housed in the Robert Taylor club, located in the or the Rainbow/PUSH Action rear of the Robert Taylor Housing Project. Network, formerly the Rainbow On-Gooooing Electrical Supply Store Offers Free Bulls and Blackhawks The Chicago Theatre Company launches its 1996-97 oalition and Operation PUSH, was t Skybox Tickets season with : The death of the Black Jesus, The play lonored October 31, at Chicago • examines both the heated dynamics of African- Celebrations Banquet Facility. Harris YWCA Pool Saved American politics, as well as the 90s accelerated Allen was saluted at the fundraising Mark Allen f ]\ growth and exploitation of the TV talk-show format, iffair of the Black Leadership Development or ow through November 3. at Parkway Playhouse, 500 E. institute, which was hosted by Washington Park resident. Cliff Kelley, Pool Classs now being signed up for 67th Street. Ticket are $15, with discounts for seniors of WVON-AM and WGCI-FM. After community residents stressed outrage on theand students. Call 493-5360. Allen served as founder and President of The Black Leadership Central YWCA board deciding to close the Harris Y pool, "They Sought Freedom: The Underground Railroad )evelopment Institute since 1989 and resigned as President in 6200 S Drcxcl A delay was macted till June of 1997. from Illinois to Canada, an exhibition developed by the December 1995 when he was appointed by Re\ Jesse Jackson Sr. as It was reported that the Y still must rasie $50. 000 by that DuSable Museum Curatorial Department is now open the new Field Director for Operation PUSH. In addition to saluting time to maintain the operations of the pool. In raising the through January 30, 1997, at the museum, 740 Allen as founder, the event also featured the swearing in of funds to keep the pool in operation. Rev Leon I'innev. of E.56th Place. Author/Publisher James Anyike as the new President to succeed Allen The Woodlawn Organziation pledge to support the Funds from the program will be used to re-establish the Institutes funding drive Fri. 1 ongoing voter education and leadership development projects, the The Central office of the Y has nonced that registration . VanderCook College of Music will have their open Institute has served as the Local Coordinator for the National Coalition has begun for swiming and fitness classes from Nov 4 to house and audition Day at the college, 3140 S. on Black Voter Participation. Dec2l at the Y. j Federal Street, for more information call 800/448- City Encourages Community Adult pool classes include aquacise and arthritis 2688 aquacise. which require no swimming ability, and hydro- Sal. 2 Gardeners to become involved in the tone, a low-impact exercise system. Children's classes Crusdaers for Justice regular community meeting at introduce a child to water with the paent's particpation and 12 noon, at Holiness Temple Church 56th and Indiana. Farmers Markets teach siming on an individual basis. Every Satuday. 1 he Department of Consumer Services is inviting community based gardens to become involved in next years Farmers Market program. Mayor's Services Fair 31st Anniversary-24th Annual Meeting of the Consumer Services sponsors the markets which operate from June Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization (KOCO) to October each year At the markets, residents enjoy the unique Rescheduled Here comes the Judge: Judge R. Eugene Pincham opportunity of purchasing farm-fresh produce direct from growers. Mayor Richard M. Daley is beginning another round of (The Justice Party's Candidate for Cook County Community based gardeners interested in obtaining more Mayor's City Services 1 airs this fall, one of the gatherings State's Attorney) will be the KEYNOTE SPEAKER at information on how they can participate in next years Farmers Market was Saturday, Oct. 26. at Dunbar High School, 3000 S. :the 31st Anniversary-24th Annual Meeting of KOCO. program should call the Department of Consumer Services at 312-744- King Dr. The fairs are an opportunity for local residents This event will be at Kennicott Park Field House, 4434 9187, TTY: 312-744-9385 for the hearing impaired. to request municipal ser\ ices, talk directly with top S. Lake Park Ave., at 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Boys and Girls Club officials from city departments and obtain important workshops will break as follows: jobs - housing that information on programs and services to improve and will sell for $70,000-$90, share of Empowerment to get new Computers community, according to Mayor's Office of Inquiry and Zone projects - drugs and crime - decent health care - Officials of the Boys and Girls Clubs of .Chicago, the agency known Information Director Genevieve Brown. .; welfare legislation, and many more of your concerns. for having more computer learning centers than any other organiziation Also, free flu shots from the Chicago Health If you need wheelchair accessibility or a sign language in the metropolitan area, ws joined by local elected politicans and Department will be available to the public at the meetings. •interpreter, contact Karen Bozeman-Gross at 548- Such vaccinations are recommended for persons 60 and 7500. Robert L. Lucas, Executive Director. older or anyone with a chronic heart or lung ailment, asthma, diabetes or any immune disorder (senior citizens South Street Jounal's 3rd anniversay and Office should bring their Medicare Cards for the flu shot. Persons Warming will be held at their new office 4655 S. allergic to eggs should not get the shot). Michigan Ave. A Halloween greeting for publisher Ron a or For more information on the Services Fair, contact the Carter and a special auction of his art work, a minimal * / I// )' Detey office called South Street Journal's office and said Inquiry and Information office at (312) 744-5000. ft$10 donation or office gift is appreciated. . ,'n.- : • \. n ha! h. • ->n'.' b>' ahk\u> muL' it to the Ojjice H arming I he I I Y number tor persons who are hearing or Well we are too However, Judge Eugene speech impaired is (312) 744-8599. Free Family Concert for Early Learning, at DuSable y Pinch am will be present On the Mayor former 20th ward Aid. -.High School Auditorium, 4934 S. Wabash, Chicago, Cliff Kelly ask the question "is there any relationship to Rev. Clay Evans endorsement of Mayor and recieving a no bid contract for a iFeaturing performances by: Ella Jenkins, Chocolate I Chips Theatre Company, Chicago Moving Company. vending operatioions at O'Hare Airport Also Kelly was among the \ Fun and entertaining for families with children from popular media personalities who participated in the Black Men on the South Street Journal \birth to age 8 ... there will be door prizes and Move, cosponsed by Morgan Carter and the Salaam Restaurant Empowerment Zone Update 3 handouts for everyone. Contact Barb Kusha or St. Edmund's in Washington Park area hired a director. I du cat on First 6 'Melissa Lieb at (847) 827-8555. Empowerment Zone Coordinating Council member Tracy Powell, a Election 8 little while ago and a good choice And some folks was suprise it wasn't South Street Journal, year 3 10 Angelo Rose. Editorial/Letters 13 Tuesday 5 Lately, one resident stated residents of several precincts in the third .million Man March Review 15 3rd) Ward are wondering whether you need to have a liquor license to People 16 get representation in their wards? 6 precincts attempted to vote their Morgan Memo areas dry, but were stopped in their tracks. Could this have anything Election Day to do with "Home Town Distributing" being one of the largest sponsors Business Matters 17 Thus. 7 of all events by Aid. Dorothy Til I man?'. At least. South Street Journal Malfjri'i'iis JCHI'I overcharging 47th Street Merchant Association will hold their Bi- had the integrity to avoid that temptation. PS. Hey. SSJ had nothing to HomeSource 18 Lake Meadows !\ew Development monthly. The meeting topics will address the plans for do with this unzip However, in the 3rd ward African American Real Estate Transactions 21 47th Street from the city. For location and Police League president Pat Hill had a conversation with Wallace information call Ron Carter at 924-0461 "Gator" Brady on the 3rd ward race for the year 2000. Will they both Classified 23 run* Or more interesting, will Tillman run? Some people are Sun. 10 saying people are upset over Aid. Til I man's Tobacco Road Wordsongs Presents: Poetry, Politics, and Black organization receiving $1 million of the Empowerment Zone funds. CAPS BEAT CALENDAR Power, featuring former State's Senator, Alice Palmer, Beat 2nd Dist 5101 S. Wentworth 747-7801 In the near future, Down with Affirmation Action and Up with : activitist, Ishmael Flory, and feminist, Lori SanPietro, 211 Nov 7, 6:30pm 3647 State Street at Gerri's Palm Tavern, 446 E. 47th St. at 5:00 pm. Repatriation, the N'CORBRA (Chicago chapter, based in the 213 Nov. 20 7:00pm 700 E. Oakwood Washington Park community on 55th st.) pleaded the commitment in 221 Nov.6, 6:30pm 4801 S. Michigan Ave. For more information called Beverly Reed (773) 667- 1997 when the National convention will be held in Chicago Also in 223 Nov. 18,6:30 4926 S. Michigan Ave 4289. North Washington Park (a subrub of Grand Bvld.) the folks there 231 Nov. 13, 6:30 4801 S. Michigan Tues. 12 3rd District 7040 S. Cottage 747-7004 started a new newspaper for the community, with the outstanding Mid South Planning and Development commission 311 Nov. 19. 7:00 St. Edmond 6105 Mich. graphic work ofNidigo Newmage and residents Darnell Parpis. In general meeting at King Center 43rd and Cottage. addition the Washington Park Community Coalition has a newspaper 312 Nov. 5, 7:00 Parkway 500 E. 67th St. 313 Nov. 7, 7:00 Harris Y 6200 Drexel 6:30pm held every 2nd Tuesday. coming out with the assistance of P. Clark. Is it to replace SSJ... Word 314 Nov. 27, 7:00 Jackson Pk 64th Stoney is out that South Street Journal has been taken over by the Westsiders. Wed. 13 321 . Nov. 26 7:00 Parkway 500 E. 67th St. Washington Park Advisory Council meets Third and bought by Morgan Carter (now a columnist for SSJ). Story inside 323 Nov. 25, 7:00 Park Manor 600 E. 73rd St. this addition. ^Wednesday of the month at the Washington Park Field 21st District 300 E. 29th St. 747-2930 \ House Barbara Kensey, the P.R. pro from Hyde Park new client is the 2113 Nov. 27 6:30 2920 S. Wabash Ave. 2122 Nov. 4, 6:00 African American Family Commission as it prepare to hold a series oj 401 E. 32nd Street Thus. 21 2124 Nov. 26 ,7:00 4731 S. Ellis | Black Men Pushing meet every 3rd Thursday of the Town Hall meetings at various locations throughout the city launching 2131 Nov. 21, 7:00 5480 S. Kenwood month at 6:30p.m. at Operation PUSH in the Evans Child Watch Program. 2132 Nov. 6, 7:00 4904 S. Lake Park Chapel. Illinois College ofOptometry Announces new president 2133 Nov. 7, 7:00 5600 S. Woodlawn Concluding a six-month nationwide search, the Illinois college of CAPS TIPS Back on Schedule. Next issue: Nov. 21th Deadline for Work on Common Projects material is Nov. 14th. SSJ will publish notices of Optometry Board of Trustees has named Dr. Charles Mullen as the Working a community issue garden or cleaning the block community meetings, events and programs. Any College's new president. Mullen will officially join ICO on December I several times a year not only makes the block more organization or person in the SSJ circulation area may attractive for all residents, it cart make it unattractie for submit material. We will print others as it relate to the undireable activities. IT sends a message to everyone area. Send material one week in advance to South UnZip information is or Fax at 773/924-9536 that the families of the block are concened about the Street Journal, 4566 S. Michigan Ave. Chgo, III 60653. compiled by community All UnZipers well-being of their children and homes and are committed Fax 773/924-9536 We reserve the right to refuse and residents. If you have any must provide name, to working together. Such projects can also lend a sense edit material. call 773/924-0461 address and telephone. of stability to the blic and the surrounding neighborhood. South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Page 3

placed a high priority on community Development 4307 S. King Dr Ap- Mid-south City Council Update outreach to let people know that these proved $189,000, Total Budget services are available. ECHO is affil- $309,000. Will use funds to train Empowerment Zone Proposals to City Council iated with a number of other estab- residents for job opportunities and in lishments in the community through operation of a small business. Plans By Doug Kelly educational complex. The three tory. Alderman Dorothy Tillman is a the Comprehensive Service Delivery to act as a Resource Clearinghouse The October 3 edition of this col- principle goals of the complex are: member of the board of directors of Network. and Referral and Job Placement Sys- umn covered eight of the Mid-South 1) The preservation and transmittal Tobacco Road. Proposal 10 from Wells Commu- tem. Empowerment Zone Proposals that of the culture and heritage of the Proposal 132 Englewood Commu- nity Initiative. 551 B. 36th PI. Ap- Proposal 72 Douglas Development were approved for funding at the African American Community. nity Health Organization at 945 W. proved $207,000. Total Budget Corp. 235 h. 35th Approved September 11 meeting of the city 2) To provide a forum for all resi- 69th St. Approved $77,142, Total $207,000. WCI is proposing a wel- $100,000, Total Budget $6.40().()()(). council. dents. Budget $97,285. Mr. John Mosby, fare to work program targeted to Plans to restore the Fight Regiment To continue... 3) To expose youth to positive role president & CEO of ECHO relates AFDC recipients in Madden Park. Armory Building at 39th & Giles for Proposal 348 Tobacco Road Inc. at models. that the funds will be used to establish The goal is to reach residents who use as a cultural facility under the 4600 S. King Dr. was Approved for a Profit making programs to be a one-stop center offering health and will be affected by the new changes in Department of Cultural affairs His- $1,000,000 grant with a Total Budget housed in the complex include family human services, using a case man- welfare and explain the changes and toric Site Program. of $7,656,101 for the construction of entertainment programs, an education agement approach. The program is their options. WCI is working with Proposal 136 Matthew House 3610 the Lou Rawls Theater complex at and training center, a food gallery, a expected to serve 2,352 clients during the Department of Public Aid and Giles Approved $112,220. Total Bud- 4700 S. King Dr. which will include retail/incubator cluster and an the first year. A directory of ser\ ices Department of Human Services get $440,535. Provides job training, the theater, a cultural center and an African-American Culture Reposi- will be developed and Mr. Mosby Proposal 23 Mid-South Planning & health services, housing, etc for the homeless in the Douglas area South Street Journal Review of the Past Proposal 327 YMCA South Street Journal took the lead in its coverage of the organizations where in the June 15,1995 issue, the coalition of Metropolitan Chicago Project loca- Empowerment Zones news stories. Below an article that was defeated by the city council votes 42 to 6 given the Mayor tion 3901 S. State Ap- reported one of the major blows to the Mid-South community Daley control of the process. proved SI SI.866. lotal Budget $181,866 The Washington Park YMCA in connection Mayor Wins Control of Empowerment Zone, with other groups plans "People's Ordinance" Defeated by Aldermen 42 to 6 to offer a job training and placement program Chicago's $100 million Empowerment All four aldermen from the Mid-South of mid-south say Daley wants to control specializing in carpen- Zone (EZ) was created to improve the community wards voted with the mayor the EZ, says Gill, "he is telling you how try . electrical and neighborhoods and to "reinvent govern- which included Madeline Haithcock (2), the $100 million will be spent". plumbing skills. ment" by empowering the people of the Dorothy Tillman (3), "Daley's ordinance leaves the community area designated for the funds • However, (4) and Arenda Troutman (20). No out of the decision-making process". Gill Proposal 32 Little organizations from the The EZ basically comments were able to be obtained from continued, "When the federal government Black Pearl Workshop from the Mid-South area lost with 42 the aldermen by South Street Journal. gave Chicago the Empowerment Zone, it 4200 S. Drexel Blvd. aldermen voting in favor of the Mayor Over 20 organizations from 39th Street mandated that the community be full Approved $466,020. Richard Daley's ordinance and 6 oppos- (Douglas) to 63rd street, (Woodlawn), partners with City Hall The Peoples Or- Total Budget $571,020 ing joined together over the last weeks to dinance follows the intent of Congress." protest and develop the "People's Ordi- Plans to recruit/ poor SSJ Photo by Dennii Worix As alderman Lorraine Dixon (8) con- nance" Doug Gill of the Kenwood African-American chil- Alderman John Steele of the 6th Ward, vened the city council meeting for Daley, Oakland Community Organization 12 aldermen spoke on the council floor. waj praised by Mid-South leaders in his dren from schools and (KOCO) stated at a rally last Monday at Alderman Robert Shaw (9), Chairman of stand supporting the "People's Ordanice" churches and instruct the Robert Taylor Boys and Girls club, the Black Cause voted against the Mayor's which was defended 42 to 6 at the city them in art. as well as. that the People's Ordinance is a way ordinance, stating that although the 9th council meeting on June 14th. ordinary citizens could decide how their ward was not part of the EZ,' he must the business aspect of Conferencing with Steele is Bob Lucas of communities can be improved with the vote for the people art. the Kenwood Oakland Community EZ funds Alderman Troutman remarked that Organization Now that the money is coming, leaders Continu* on page 12 PUNCH 82 Vote For R. EUGENE PINCHAM

Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney On Tuesday, November 5,1996 Remember: When you punch 82, you can ALSO vote for any other candidate or party. "WHATEVER YOU DO, PUNCH 82" R. EUGENE IMM IIAM FOR COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS STATES ATTORNEY

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT R. EUGENE PINCHAM FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY* 520 S. MICHIGAN, CHICAGO, IL. 60606 * (312)922-9272 PUNCH 82

•J- «•*-#-•• * •»- Page 4 South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 South Street Journal Review of the Past CHA - Questions, Meetings with No As the Mid-South community is been a major reporting story. basically surrounded by public Below photo is Ethel Washington, Clear View of the Future housing, from 22nd Street to 63rd then president of Taylor B Homes, Street, from the lake with Ida B. Wells provided South Street Journal with Bv Eva Smith on-going information on her plight Many civil and elected to. State Street with Darrow Homes to officials have been holding Robert Taylor, Public Housing has serving public housing. meetings and hearings on public housing, from the CHA Residents March, Joins in Land Grab concern to the treatment of the tenants. Empowerment Zone meeting A rally/hearing at Malcolm X College at- tracted over 1,000 people; Chicago Housing Author- ity (CHA) residents from the west and south side. At operaton PUSH residents meet on ABLA Homes on October 21 st for a leadership meeting to resolve a court mandate that residents vacate their homes in less than a month. Previously on the West Side, CHA surprised residents with a six day SSJ Photo by Vincent Walker notice to vacate, offering Ron Carter, publisher and editor of South Street Journal is being them $100 in moving interviewed by then SSJ General Manager Beverly Reed in 1995 at 53rd and expenses and several boxes State Street where the first demolition is to take place. Carter, who SSJ Photo. br hUbart C. Stndtfar before PUSH intervened was raised in TaY|or Homes from 1962 to 71, also worked as a community (Above) Residents of Robert Taytor "This is not Palm Beach, organizer in Taylor for the Chicago Area Project during the early eighties. Homes marches out from 52nd and State Carter said, "there should be reparations for every family that lived in as (r) a marching supporter looks on to Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. said, public housing. The government created the problem. Now they want to Taylor "B" president, Ethel Washington address people on the purpose of the you just can't kick people ma|

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CONCENTRRTING In: False Rrrest, Police Brutality and Board of Advisors Personal Injury 33 N. LaSalle St. 3300, Chicago Cecilia Butler. Chairperson South Street Journal Washington Park Empowering Atty. Karen Brazil-Brea- Ma\ Carter North Washington ParK Annette Carter 46th Langley Block Club PatDdwell-Cerasoli (I lie Yjoard of C/dvisors of NEW Mid-South Planning and Development Instant Tici'.etsj Antonio Chappcl -jcufh rOfreef ^Journal Now Available SILVER BOX Fuller Park Advisory Council Peggy Cotton SHOE SHOP AND SHOE SHINE The Peoples Court of Final Appeals Cordially cJnvite you and your guest to join Ruth Cummings itTorgan \Larter PARLOR Resident John DeVaughn 'Qhe iTen.',en>a//ori 5tarter" Formerly I nder the El The Federation Ida Fulton *"* at 524 E. 47th. Woodlawn Task Force < hieatfo, II. V Fri. & Sat 9*7:30 Dm -«un. Closed

- Page 6 South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 WGN-TV Seeks Outstanding High Schoolers for Extra Effort Award Winners Receive Valuable High school students are judges on TV Exposure and a $1,000 the following three criteria. Education scholastic achievement the training of guards instead of teachers, more money Scholarship extracurricular activities The spent on the arrest of drug pushers instead of money If you're tired of seeing negative community service spent on educating individuals about drugs, more portrayals of youth in the media, then This highly-successful community- unwanted babies because education programs about you'll be pleased to know about a outreach program, which is now in its pregnancy will be cut (and the teenage mother statistic is unique program sponsored by WGN- seventh season, has . recognized falling because education programs are in place), more TV where outstanding high school nearly 175 outstanding high school workfare without safety nets to further imperil families. students are given positive TV expo- students for their scholastic achieve- Dole/Clinton Let's be serious. How do you think Dole and his sure and are also rewarded with a ment, as well as their community Republicans are going to pay for a fifteen percent tax $1,000 scholarship. service. Winners are chosen from a in running our break? He's going to take the money from the schools, The program is the Extra Effort six county area: Cook , Will, Du- he's going to grab from the educational programs that Award. Page, McHenry, Kane and Lake. by Michael Schools successfully teach prevention, he's going to create a Though this special program, Many of the past winners have used H. Brownstein poorer than poor community within our already WGN-TV salutes outstanding high the exposure from winning the award On November 5th, we will once Educational struggling neighborhoods. school students from the Chicago as a springboard to college and to a again get a chance to vote for the Columnist Will the Democrats under Clinton be better? Of course. area to honor with the Extra Effort successful career. leadership of our country and our they will. Vice-president Gore has already committed Award. Winners will be featured Last year, WGN-TV's Extra Effort neighborhood. Should you make himself to the schools of Chicago, our schools to be during the Friday WGN-TV News at Award program was the recipient of the time to vote? Of course, you should. specific. Schools in this neighborhood like Mollison and Nine by anchor Allison Payne and the cardinal's Professional communi- Quite often we hear it doesn't really matter who gets DuSable. He is committed to bringing computer literacy will also be interviewed live the cations Award from the Archdiocese elected—they are all the same, afterall—but it does matter. to all of our children—not the children in the suburbs—but following day on the WGN Saturday of Chicago. It matters a lot. We do not have two presidents with the our children, the same ones who may right now be next Morning News. In addition to valu- Those interested in being con- same agendas. They do not hold the same beliefs. Make door doing their homework able television exposure. Walgreens. sidered for the Hxtra Effort Award the wrong choice and they will impact on your life, on Under Clinton, the education process can continue to the corporate sponsor, will award can receive an application by contact- your neighborhood, and most importantly, on your local get better More monies are on the way to make our winners a $1,000 scholarship to the ing Melody McDowell at 312/291- schools. schools better. Will they be on the way under Dole? I college of their choice 6821. One president has already publicly-and very loudly, if doubt it. 1 may say so myself—placed all of the blame on the We do need an education leader, not a Dole who failing schools on the teachers. Dole forgets the teacher, believes he The Hyde Park administration - community - family - parents - student can cut fifteen school connection. All of these must be in plac^to make percent, but Kung-Fu Academy a school work. will not tell us For Young People ages 4 to 1 7 Clinton blames many elements in society for the failure where. It's Every Friday at 6:30 pm of the schools. He understands it is more than teachers obvious he $25 per month and teacher unions. He understands it is not drugs in the needs an Tai Chi Ch'uam 61 Kung-Fu school—which is really overplayed by the national media education Confidence * Discipline* Excellence anyway. Less than ten percent of our youth are seriously himself so he The Hyde Park into drugs. He understands its not violence in the schools- can get an Kung-Fu/Tai Chi Club -also overplayed by the media. Though it appears to be understanding Adult Classes HANNAH'S different if you read the national newspapers and listen to of how schools— Every Sunday at 6:30 pm the nightly news, almost all of our crime is still being an mathematics- Instructor Paul Hanah M.D. committed by adults, not children. work. under the guidance of Dr. David M. Berry So let's say you don't vote and Dole wins. And let's go Tai Chi*Pa Kua* Kung-Fu* Women's Self-Defense' one step further and say the Republicans win both 4945 S. Dorchester Enter on 50th houses. What happens now? Prisons instead of schools. Call 312-842-3759

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Illinois Institute of Technology is a teaching and research university dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education in technology and the professions, with programs in engineering, law architecture, design, science,, psychology, and business. Offering innovative curricula and close personal attention to it students, NT is committed to creating and sustaining a community of scholars who will shape the future and assist in the revitalization of the Chicago neighborhood surrounding its main campus on the near South Side. South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Page 7 Our Teacher Reprint from m The writings in "World Changers" system of small schools. Though measure but. as the writing indicates, come out of a weekly writing not designated as "small schools," there is more to do. workshop held at DuSable High the two adult programs are designed Mitchell's Mission School on Chicago's south side. The to take advantage of powerful small DuSable High is recruiting participants in the workshop are group dynamics that drive the small students interested in earning their at Carter's School students in DuSable's Second Chance schools movement, namely the high school diploma. For information program, where adults can earn their tendency of people who know 3each call Mr. "Cat 535-1139/1100. high school diploma as full time other well to care for each other, students. A few of the contributions think, and work together to improve The Journal of Ordinary Thought is are by students in P.A.S.S.. another their world. The students in these located in the college of Educaton at adult program, that is specifically for adult programs have overcome past the University of Illinois at Chicago parents for regular students. In the difficulties to return to school, by and is affiliated with the UIC Great Cities Program. last two years DuSable has been returning they already have changed reorganizing into an interlocking themselves and their world in some "If You Show Us, We Will Do It" Viola Mason The reason that I dropped out of school was that my mother had her third stroke when I was 17 years bv Eurel Jackson old. The doctor told us of the kind of care she would need and be asked us if any of her ten Ms. Rita Mitchell has been a life invite all parents and community children knew how to care for her. Me and my long active member of the members to see and be a part of our oldest sister, Elmarie, said, "If you show us we will Washington Park community. She is school." do it, because we learn fast." And we did. I had to currently serving her 10th year as S.S.J.: "I know that Carter school is move onto the block, as my sister did. Every William Carter's elementary school only 9 students short of not being on morning I would get up and go over at 6 a.m., giver Principal. In fact Carter is her probation, what are your views her a bath, breakfast, clean, exercise her, lunch time, elementary Alma Mater. She is a concerning this issue?" set her up, exercise her. snack time, put her back to Englewood high school graduate and Ms. Mitchell: I feel it is a real bed. some days we went to the doctor. We went has been a member of Good challenge. Its a challenge that needs together because the other couldn't stand the Sheppard Church. located at 57th to be shared with teachers and needles. This went on from 1975 to 1994. I never and Prairie for 35 years. Ms. parents as a team, but really the got tired. I only wish she was here with me again. I Mitchell is a former class room parents. Good education starts at would do it all over again. I really miss my mother. teacher, Head Start coordinator, and home. We're asking our parents to There's nothing I didn't that I couldn't tell my central office Manager of Prc School limit TV. and assist their children mother about, she looked off when she disagreed Programs. She passed the Principals with homework. Our teachers will with me and smiled when she agreed. She smiled exam in 1983. has three sons, is a increase time on task, give students and I made her smile most of the time. avid bridge player and says she more time of the school day to learn She was a wonderful mother "really enjoys people." and achieve our goals Our three S.S.J. spoke uith Ms. Mitchell main goals are: 1. Reading - Ever) concerning the recent completion of day in the class room for one hour Carter School's $3,000.000.00 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 2. Math - renovation and lunch room addition. We don't ha\e a real problem with She afso spoke on the Chicago math. 3. attendance - Our "Public School probation issue. attendance is X1) 7%. The Board Subscribe now and AND S.S.J.: Tell us about the hard wants us at 90%. We make more receive your parts and the good parts of Carter's calls and incentives " TOLTON ADULT renovatfon and addition'.':" S.S.J.: "You are one of the most EDUCATION CENTER MS. Mitchell: "Our (staif and focused and energeti< FREE ) primary goals wore to install known. What is your secret?" offers a literacy program which provides new windows and add a lunch room. Ms. Mitchell: I've alua\sforked. Classified the following services without fee: Half of the children (650 total) were I mean, what do you do when you *Pre-literacy/literacy educaton eating lunch in the class rooms and stop working? And I go to bed Listings *Basic Skills instruction the other half were eating in the early. (converted) gym/auditorium. We "Ms. Rita Mitchell is a -cdifiniunit) \ Any time and as often as fC'EDpreparation sent many letters and presentations pillar, treasure and inspiration. We .' you want to the Board for ten years because we Salute You. Carter School is located during your years' ^Family Literacy Programs - felt the children really needed this. It at 5740 South Michigan. 60637. 4910 Martin L.King Dr. subscription. was hard, but as you can see, it was phone 535-0860, fax 535-0698. (312)268-4007 worth the struggle. We are very Turn to page 23 proud of our school and cordially SHELDON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Devoted to Citizens win Disabilities 1492 S. Aberdeen Chicago Hts., 111. 60411 (708)709-3194

/si pnzc $10,000 Black Diamond Mink Coat 2nd Prize 30 in Color TV iid Prize $500.00 Gift Certificate Toward A Trip to Jamaica *fh Prize $200 a generation Food Gift Certificate South Side YMCA Winner Need Not be Present YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (South Side Div.) for all Drawing on fall 6330 S. Stony Island generations. Janaurary 31,1997 Chicago. IL 60637 •*••••••*••*•••*••«•*•••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 8 South Street Journal Oelober 31 - November 20, 1996 Review of PastSouth Street Journals' Jackson, Rush Supports Dem Political Cartoons of South Street journal Ticket & R. Eugene Pincham Too TCenwood — The Reverend medicare—these are solid steps Jesse L. Jackson, president of in the right direction. the Rainbow PUSH Action "As much as we support Network (RPAN), endorsed the "Punch 10," we support punch Dmocratic ticket and former Pincham too, "he continued. Appellate Court Judge R. "Why Pincham, because he Eugene Pincham, Justice Party has integrity, character and candidate, for Cook County credibility. More than 85 State's Attorney over percent of those locked up in Democratic nominee Richard the (Cook County) jail are Devinc and Republican African Americans, though 85 incumbent Jack O'Malley. percent of all urban arrests are Jackson made his choice public white and 75 percent are during a morning press white." conference at Dr. King's Jackson said because the Workshop, 930 E. 50th Street. legendary Pincham's long- "As we access our options for Rev. Jesse Jackson standing service as a judge and the Fall we choose to support defense attorney for the poor the Democratic Party—the commitment to equal and displaced he is best-qualified to end the jail opportunity; to one big tent for all Americans; recidivism rate and prosecute criminals. "He to raise the minimum wage for working people; will be a prosecutor, rather than a persecutor," banning assault weapons; and protecting Jackson said, "He is the best crime fighter." "Poster Pollution" Law Nears Stronger measures to prevent campaign eficiary of an illegal sign allowed it to be posted posters and other signs from being posted on city and faces a fine and reimbursement of any repair light poles go into effect Sept. 21. costs." The new law boosts the Department of Streets The fine for a first offense remains $10- and Sanitation's ability to write tickets for to$200. but penalties for a second or subsequent anyone who causes signs to be illegally attached offense are increased to a minimum $50 and to municipal poles, traffic control boxes, each sign can represent a separate offense under parkway trees or other public property. the law, Carey noted. While such signs always have been banned, Street and Sanitation will be aggressive in the tougher ordinance makes it clear that the enforcing this stronger ordinance, which was person or business advertised on a sign is legally backed by Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City responsible for its posting and can receive the Council after numerous complaints from the ticket. public about such "poster pollution." "This means we no longer have to prove the Besides campaign signs, the ordinance targets identity of the person doing the actual posting," the many signs that advertise commercial Commissioner Eileen Carey explained. "We enterprises, including entertainment venues, now will have a legal presumption that the ben- garage sales and personal services. 47th St. on the Ballot to be Voted Dry, Business Merchants President to be Effected Grand Blvd.- Residents fed up with beer and Ziad Food & Liquors. 518 Lounge, the New wine bottles discarded in the yards and along Bonanza Lounge, and 47th St. Food and 47th Street have successfully organized their Liquors. The businesses have a 15 year average SALVI for U.S. Senate displeasure by putting on the November 5th being located on 47th Street. ballot to vote the 3rd Ward. 30th precinct dry. Mary Jordan, owner of the Bonanza Lounge Following up on their concerns that goes back and president of the 47th Street Merchants As- to last summer, stressing their concerns to the sociation acknowledges that the situation exists Merchants Association, "residents feel that But cautions the residents in voting the entire liquor establishment contribute to the negative precinct dry "There is a bigger picture at stake images and debris on the streets Pointing out here than voting the area dry" stated Jordan. that products are sold and bought along 47th "We disagree with the proposal of how to Vote Nov. 5 Street between Vincennes and St. Lawrence, eliminate the problem. The restoration of which causes a maintenance problem in the Bronzeville and the revitalization of Grand area. Boulevard in general, mandates 47th Street The establishment targeted and effect by the night life as an intricate part of the economic referendum are; Armstead Food and Liquors, ('oniinue on page Review of Past South Street Journals' 47th St. Merchants Targets Businesses Conduct May call for voting store Dry

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Paid for bv Al Salvi for U.S. Senate SSJ Photo by Vincent Walker Armstead's 500 Liquors is a concern of the 47th Street Merchants Assoication based on city voliations cited by the city's Dept. of Consumer Affairs, alone with South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Page 9 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Canidates to Endorsements For Judge Pinch am South Street Journals represents the Dick Devinc," he added. who have used the office as leverage to gain Rush confirmed his support for the higher political offices. "The State's Attorney's Endorsements Mid South Democratic ticket but said Devine's office has far too long, been used as a stepping possible. However, it has not participation in the ward remap case compelled stone for ambitious politicians," Pincham said. become all that it's suppose to be. He communities. is a realist. The president is a man him to back Pincham. "Dick Devine has stood "I will work for the people and when elected I Office/ Canidate Punch on the other side of justice and has lined his will work to reverse the history of unequal not distant from the lay people. President/VP USA pockets with taxpayer monies as he presses the justice in Cook County." Al Salvi, for U.S. Senator. and Al Gore 29 city's said in this case," Rush asserted. When asked why he thought the Pincham (Punch 44) The young 35 United States Senator Upon receiving the endorsement, Pincham candidacy was gaining so much momentum. year republican has reaffirmed that he would bring integrity, equity Rush said, "Politician have an uncanny ability Al Salvi 44 principals portrayed over and fairness to the State's Attorney's office and to recognize a winning campaign and the Congress 1 st Dist not follow in the footsteps of other candidates Pincham campaign has all the signs of victory. party affiliation. An independent republican that Bobby Rush 42 stands on his positions that Congress 2nd Dist offers a balance for theJesse Jackson Jr. 35 United State Senate of Congress 3rd Dist. You Have The Right To Vote Illinois representation. Al By Concerned Citizen JUMP, . the banking industry and all such Salvi, the unknown to the Black Danny K. Davis 38 liarlan Hayes Srporations who could get by without being community was invited to the Inner State Senator 12 Dist. You have the right to vote, but you ^subsidized, if this ain't welfare, I'll walk from City Youth Foundation to address his Glenn B. Wharton 56 note. You came up with all kinds of excuses ^coast to the west coast barefoot. position on gun control. Attending State Senator 13 Dist. by saying my vote doesn't mean anything, it you can sec the ax has fallen. First the meeting on 45th and Michigan, doesn't matter, its all fixed, they're going t< they cut people off general assistance, (next he stood his ground as a republican. 55 what they want to do anyway, what's in it for" SSJ), who has been given a six month But he backs Minister Louis State Rep 5 Dist me? I don't have time, I don't care what they extension period as of January 1, 1997, they're Farrakhan billion dollars gift from Lovana Jones 60 do, it won't help, just leave me along, don't tell off. Last but not least the mothers on welfare Omar Khaddaffi. He knowledge, me how to vote, it didn't help the last time I State Rep 24 have been given a two year grace period. You Judge Eugene Pincham. "Pincham is voted. They even got mad at you when you either find a job or you're off and No food the best man for the Job", as State's Howard Kenner 60 pointed out why they should vote and some stamps. There has been no provisions made for Attorney. Salvi vowed win or lose State Rep 32 even wanted to fight you and some will stop training, job placement, baby sitting, medical he will work with Inner City Youth speaking to you. The greatest insult of all is or housing. You asked for it, now you got it. Constance howard 72 Foundation on job and business cre- when you point out to them that some people You acted and imitated an ostrich with your State's Attorney of Cook County even died so that you would have the right to head in the sand and your rear end up and ation. With Al Salvi in place the lay people of the community will have R. Eugene Pincham 82 vote, their reply is, it wasn't me dying. exposed to anything that comes along. The Ward 3- Precinct 30 only thing you were interested in was getting another partner at the U.S. Senate You were warned if you didn't come out to Shall the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor vote what the consequences would be. There the survival check once a month and no seat, building a new bridge. We be prohibited in theis 30th Precinct of the were plenty of rumors, but you failed to adhere preparations of plans for the future, you were hope that the Inner City Youth to the of information. You said, they're not contented. Now youmust be content with Foundation keep him to hi.s pledge to 3rd Ward of the City of Chicago?" No going to cut us off, we're going to get our minimum wage, slave labor prices with no work with the community. checks. I know they ain't gonna do that." So upper mobility, but its not too late. Although our advisory board you stayed home on election day. The results You can change the tide, reverse the member Chistine Perkins was notThis is a partial list of candidates sure of his position she was open for was you allowed people into congress with the degradation and stop being a goat and being on their progressive track record the this endorsement. mentality such as Newt Gingrich who is mean- bashed for everything that's unpleasant in the community should see a major force coming in Danny K. Davis, Jesse Jackson Jr. spirited, self-oriented and who works strictly United States. Change the tide by coming out and out of Chicago. for the rich and powerful. and voting like army ants and locusts until the and Bobby Rush. The three Musketeers This election should prove to set an adenda They said nothing about subsidies they give sky is black and until you °et vour justice. are history with these three of political leadership setting the tone for the big businesses, the farm industry, the cattle When you don't vote you have NO power. representing us. How they will and deal year 2000. Win or lose. with each other is something else. But, based "If You l I I I I I i I 1 !• Don't Vote U.S. Don't Complaint" CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Punch No. BOBBY L.RUSH 10 Straight Democratic CONGRA TULA TIONS SOUTH STREET JOURNAL Re-Elect ON THREE YEARS OF VITAL IN FORMA TION Howard Kenner TO THE COMMUNITY State Representative

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Keeping the Information A1 i\e! "I must say South Slrccl Journal lias not taken the popular positions on I salute my friend Ron Carter, and the community newspaper, issue...that's rare. The format and I think the paper is Mlxy South Street Journal, as we work together to keep the look arc good. The paper lakes an a good one. tliat lias provide a lot of information alive.** active role in support to the community. Thai position is not the news for the Samjoudeh public norm." community" Angle a Green Owner, Atlanta Foods Phillip Jackson Said About Woodlawn Beatrice Caff rev Youth Services TLANTA Food. • Liquors "It lias come a long way, and A401 East 39th Street 536-4602 "It is a grand new paper; has a great it's been a long purpose of community needs. It docs South time coming and many of need people to support it to become a us arc taking greater paper. It is a great man -Ik average of it. behind it and as so the paper will TGFSSJ." become a bigger paper. May God Street Cecilia Butler bless South Street Journal and Mr. Washington Carter and his associates." Park Rev. Earl Sardon Childs.Willis Holiness Temple Church Journal k Braun Congratulates South Street Journal "Great publication. It's vital to the Dear Editor/Mr. Carter, community's perspective of Associcates I want to congratulate Uie "South Street Journal" on redevelopment of the Black Metropolis Uie occasion of its second anniversary. area." Tlw "South Street Journal" provides community news Harold L Lucas and information to Chicago's mid-south communities, Black Metropolis Coordinator "CONGRATULATES including Washington Park, Hyde Park, Douglas, Oaklawn, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Near South, tlic Ga«\ SOUTH STREET JOURNAL Fuller Park , Armour Square, and Grand Boulevard South Street Journal has provided a I commend the South Street Journal for its much need resource in the FOR AN OUTSTANDING commitment to community service. community Carol Moseley-Braun, to keep the people informed. United States Senator ACHIEVEMENT IN Steve Rcclfield. STRIVE 3 YEARS Street OF SERVICING THE HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Merchants COMMUNITY SOUTH STREET JOURNAL Association Robert A. Willis, Jr. Welcome's THESIMARTESTADDRHSS South Street James M. Childs.Jr. Jounral 7312 S. Cottage Grove at its Chieago, II. 60619 new Rddress LAKE on 312 783 3200 MEADOWS 47th APARTMENTS 500 East 33rd Street. 312-225-9808

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As in 1993 the concept of The position of supporters and South Street Journal surfaced to organizers for West Street Journal mandated published. Now three years later West that the newspaper will report in the same Street Journal is to be published style and format of information of South Street December 12, 1996. It will be with Journal, confronting how our communities are the agenda and purpose that South informed to act. Our intdnd is to manage West Street Journal have developed. But Street Journal as a strong presence for now creating and building a bridge information dedicated to giving an from the West Side to the South Side. understanding to regenerate the communities. So we can know what our both sides This major step also will help stabilize the are doing and to be able to focus on financial base South Street Journal needs to the total. We are proud of the South meet the expectations of our readers. Not Street Journal for want the newspaper placing information in a holding pattern that has accomplished for putting the stifles active growth. West Street Journal will community first in every area of our secure data where we can be proficient with publishing. We feel that this attitude information to be productive and protective is one of the most important factors to with representatives of the community. our mission and direction with the paper. This is want attracted readers In order for our direction to be successful. on the West Side of Chicago. South and West side readers support is being sought for the moral, religous and financial Working on the concept guidance of investors and resources in the with Enterprise for Networking direction and formation as we get started. Professionals, Levette Haynes and Wanda Armstrong and the Urban We are sure the proposed Development; Bill Norels and Grady partnership with the West Street Journal will Norwood, we had the idea of a be clear that change in information and how newspaper that would bridge the gap we communicate for empowerment can occur of the West and South side we knew in our circulated areas. Given the resources for the need, But how much such a need opportunity to grow. South Street Journal and the concept of the South and West West Street Journal will be the new long Street Journal newspaper had inspired waited satisfaction of the newspaper industry. and was welcomed. Thank you for your interest in this endeavor. The moral substance of communities to be served by West Street Journal was in question due to the fact that mass media has not been able to provide a clear insight of issues. The communities, for many reasons, have been reduced to reliance Final Deadline on information from the "generosity" of the general media for continued news. This December 5 for December 12 publication 'generosity1 has created a dependence infecting generations to move the communities forward.

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SMITH Based on several interviews I've held on WVON regarding the issues of patriotism, political participation and race relations. I discovered that the full diversity of voices on these issues from our community are not fairly " You count... represented in the general media. As we enter an election year where critical issues directly impacting the African- American community from affirmative I care action to welfare reform will be decided, it is imperative that a vehicle be provided for us to hear what we think and how we feel about this country and why it is important to exercise our political prowess to ensure I hank you for your support equitable representation and participation. Through thought provoking and controversial conversation it was made clear to me that whatever our diverse opinions are regarding America and it's injustices to African Americans, we are still, in the colloquial expression, "in it and of it". Regardless of whether the voice was from the extreme espousing VOTE separatism and the building of a nation within a nation or the voice of civil rights advocates demanding inclusion: they claimed America as their sovereign turf. With this perspective )n how we can best enhance our posture as true Americans entitled to the benefits of full citizenship and how we too can claim America as our ouri By Dick Gregory PUSH?s National Reclaim Our Youth Crusade The Citizenship Education Fund's National Reclaim Our Youth Crusade is one of the most exciting parental involvement and youth empowerment* campaign's across the country. As many of you know, our communities Cook County Commissioner are in crisis: social, physical, judicial, moral and spiritual. This crusade has been spearheaded by myself and many dedicated principals, teachers, parents, and community activists here in Chicago. The National Reclaim Our DANNY K. DAVIS Youth Crusade is a call to everyone who cares about our children and our future to join together to stop YOUTH CRIME, VIOLENCE AND TO HEAL Democratic THE URBAN CONDITION. Eight cities are instituting the crusade in their localities and Chicago is a major city leading the way. As a partner in the 7th Congressional District campaign, you are in a very unique position to be a zeal factor in the solution to the plight in our urban communities. By joining our crusade Urges You To you are helping parents to realize their obligation and role in the educational process, and providing principals and teachers with the invaluable opportunity to create a direct link to parents of the children attending their J^UNCH 10, school. The Crusade can easily be utilized as the foundation for building local PTA's, increase parental involvement, and facilitate student then, for empowerment. Many supporters across the country have examined this crusade and come R. EUGENE PINCHAM TOO, to the same conclusion—this crusade a powerful mechanism to encourage and strengthen young people. Since no one can save us but us, I challenge you to join this crusade and PUNCH 82 support the efforts of our youth. Reverend Jesse I.. Jackson, Sr. President, Rainbow/Push Action work Ms. Nancy M. Ware Executive Director, Citizenship Education Fund. South Street Journal O«tob«*r 31 . November 20, 1996 Page 13 Editorial would like to thank the readers for their continued confidence in our bias. Dr. Leon Finny remarks were similar to Aid. Haithcock's. On the publising of South Street Journal. Our purpose is not to provide the Defoliation of the El, he stated "we are just going to print it one way so there best newspaper possible to our circuation area, but more of to provide is no need to make any comments to South Street Journal". the reality. This purpose has not changed since we began three years When a community is confused and uncertain as to what it is, with a lack of I• ago. However, the old saying in the newspaper business is "It's not cooperation for information, it is highly susceptible to media imagery which about telling the truth, it about getting the truth"~ And then the Gossip is "The will provide defintions for it. The bombardment of issues, the instability of Truth Shall Set You Freel". taking care of the poor, the depletion of resouces, the deterioration of decent Getting the Truth, There is another Ron Carter that's in and out of the Mid-South Area, working housing for the poor, and many other hard and often unanticipated facts of the for CHA- I have been cursed out over the phone, people thinking I was him, community have made it virturally impossible to maintain an alert, intelligent Oppose to telling the Truth and was exposed to some of his real estate deals, based on someone thinking I community where such qualities of mind are needed for survival. Our reseach was him. When I finally met him, he said South Street Journal is not printing indicate that this is by design, by public officials, ministers, and leaders of the the facts on CHA. He invited me to meet with him to get the facts. (Trying to community good and bad. have an open mind, the fact is CHA and others milk all they can from CHA, If the Mid-South is confused and uncetain of what its role and purpose is, and now its time to let it go). then South Street's team of community people, including the Advisory Board, Others have said SSJ don't have the facts as well. However, in the three the staff, advertsiers and readers are about the business to set the definition of years of SSJ exsitance we have never received a press release from CHA, Nor what the community role should be. from the Board of Education, nor from the Mayor's office. Maybe two press Along with the people of this community, we are seeking alternatives to release from the aldermen of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 20th wards, if that being left out of the planning process. We are currently witnessing mass many. Then they say SSJ don't report what's really happening. developments of many kinds, in which the long time residents may be Many organizations have the same issue with SSJ and some feel we are just Continue on page 26 Letters to the Editor EXCUSE ME!!! The Mayor Responding to Poem for Tupac In Response to the Harold Lucas on Bronzeville Bronzeville Statue Insult Dear Mr. Lucas: Shakur Dear Editor; Thank you for your two letters regarding In response to the reader who feels the Bronzeville. We both share a goal of ("The Manchild Bronzeville Statue is a Subtle insult, (SSJ revitalizing this community, and 1 am pleased to 1 Oct.3-16) perhaps one should look into having hear that you are working closely with my staff Has Gone Home. ) some input on the projects taking place in you in that effort. When I heard the news, who they were community. As you pointed out in your first letter, there talking about I wasn't sure, Ideas came from those who live in has been a lot of discussion about the armory, But the announcer got my attention when he Bronzeville and judging from the many but not much action and perhaps even a few said that you had passed on, and then he community groups listed in the "South Street missed opportunities. Over the years I have stressed it, when he said Tupac Shakur. Journal", perhaps you should get involved in heard some ideas for the building, but for the I know the entertainment industry will miss the ongoing development. most part they would have involved great you Your opinion counts on these matters and for expense and hence were not viable given our and certainly your multitude of fans, those critical of every nuance perhaps one limited resources. Moreover, community groups We say the Red, Black and Green flag should ask what can I do(?) to enhance my such as yours have jexpressed far more interest should be at half mast and there should be community. in buildings like the Supreme Life Building, the peace, but basically we all should do what we Traipse on down to the "Mid-South Overton and the Wabash YMCA, all of which are further along in the ~~can. Community and Development Commission" We should do restoration process. Nevertheless, I where you will find a well written brochure on what we can to remain open to any reasonable and the Boulevard project. promote peace, practical proposals for the armory There is so much in fruition, and with your And all of the and the community at large. insight and help in revitalizing the community, foolishness To help advance this process and imagine the pride you will have n knowing should cease. the larger challenge of restoring your ideas have gone down n history. Whether Bronzeville, 1 have asked a group Complaining amongst ourselves and you've 'Blood or of business leaders from the speculating about end results gets us nowhere, Cuz, Roughneck community to work together to unless we are all involved. or Thug, increase private sector investment A. Bowman In memory of in the area. Some of their areas of Sherdan Park - Uptown Tupac, let's get focus will be how to build linkages A staunch Supporter together and between Bronzeville and of Restorng Bronzeville and saving day, held on the second Saturday show some love. McCormick Place, the hospitals, of each month of the African American Some say universities and other institutions, community. you went out the The Black* Star how to increase retail activity, and •Creating the Black star CEO's Club that will game, the way how to support your vision of a teach, coach and groom African American that you lived. tourist-oriented economy "built on Project college students to become top level All I can say is the area's rich African-American Dear Dear/Friend of Progress candidates for careers in business and that you were history. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to government. consistent A second committee is exploring ways to introduce to you the Black * Star Project. The •Encouraging young African Americans in because you kept it real.. bring additional private sector dollars into the Black * Star Project is a set of specific actions grades six through eight to strive for academic area. These committees are intended not only to So what can we say to the young Brothers designed to elevate the quality of life in the success through the Black Star Mentor advise me but to also be a resource for you and who envied you, African American community. Most actions of Program. others involved-in this issue, and I thank you for Other that the same thing can happen to them, the Black * Star Project are related to finance, You arff invited young African Americans in your second letter supporting this process. In too. economics, and investment. However, many grades six through eight to strive for academic the meantime, the City will continue to do all it So Tupac, you left a legacy and many of us are also related to intellectual and spiritual success through the Black star Mentor is doing, investing in infrastructure, public can't believe that development, and physical well-being. Program. transit, parks, school and libraries and managing you're gone, You are invited to the next event in the The Black • Star Project teaches people to the Empowerment Zone Process. Because your time on earth wasn't very long. invest in themselves, their families, and their Black Stai*Lecture and Luncheon Series. On In a perfect word, we would have enough But you said what you had to say. communities. While some investments are October 29, we featuredJohn W. Rogers, Jr., money to do everything. Unfortunately, And now you're gone away. made with money, other investments are made founder of Ariel Capital Management, Inc., a government must set priorities. However, much To your many friends, relations, enemies and with time, energy, intellect and spirit. The money management firm specializing in is possible, and thanks to the "Restoring others, returns on all of these well thought-out, equities. The next event will be placed in Bronzeville" plan, we have a good blueprint to Let it be known that you were a down Brother. intelligent investments will result in a new South Street Journal. All proceeds will benefit work from. Once again, thank you for your And I'm not writing this just to make myself excellence in the African American community. the Black Star Mentor Program. letters, and I look forward to our accomplishing feel good, Please call me for more information about The actions in the Black * Star Project many good things together. Already you are missed in the "Hood. include: the Black • Star Project at (312) 842-3527 And to the young Brothers, let's unite, let's •Producing the Black Star Lecture and Phillip Jackson work for peace, Sincerely, Luncheon Series, designed to elevate the Douglas Community Richard M Daley this is my plea, consciousness and increase the involvement of Mayor Gone but not forgotten, Tupac Shakur, may African Americans in the areas of finance, you rest in peace. economics, banking, law, management, By Amir Bey business, entrepreneurship, and savings and investment. •Sponsoring "Invest Day," a monthly investing

Typesetting: Eurel L. Jackson Jr., Dennis Taylor & Stateway Gardens). LETTERS TO THE EDITOR South Street Journal Watson.Contributors/Writers: Doug Kelly, Address all correspondence to: South Street Letters to the Editor are welcome and encouraged. October 31 - November 20,1996 Atty. Karen Brazil-Brashears, Michael Journal 465S S Michigan Ave. Chicago, Mail them to SSJ, 4655 S Michigan Ave. Chicago Vol. 4 No. 1 Brownstein, Eddie S. Read. Harold Lucas, Illinois 60653, Telephone: [312] 924-0064 Fax Illinois 60635. They can be telephoned in by calling (312) A 1996 Cherrel Communications Publication Bernetta Pearson, Bobbie Warren, Hannibal [312] 924-9536 ' 924-0461. They should be typed or print written, Published Bi-Weekly Tirus Afrik. Micheal Brownstin. All unsolicited materials submitted to South Street accompanied with a return address and a day time phone Publisher/Editor, Ron Carter, Photographers; Brother Al Saladin, Owen Journal becomes the property of Cherrel number. 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We also seek Advertising Manager: James Cannon, Thomas & New Structure Organization, and we reserve the unrestricted right to edit, suggestions for improvement and stories you feel South Advertising Representative: Renee Williams (Washington Park) Various Youths, (Robert comment, and/or reject materials from publications Street Journal should address. 14 Sooth Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Bo's Notes HOME ALONG WITH HOME Celebrate The Life And Work Of Oscar "Bobo" Brown, III, Bv Elaine Norwood In addition to HAWHs" purpose, it Grand Blvd—Each year more than a is to provide guidance and education One thing I've learned from million American unwed/teenage for those mothers entering into the playing wrong notes girls become pregnant. Four out of program; enabling them to become Is that there are five remain unmarried, self-sufficient and independent. None. approximately 300,000 are under the Housing is provided temporarily for Notes are choices age of sixteen. Nearly 80% of teen unwed/teenage mothers from the ages Occurring in space marriages end in divorce. Teen of 18 years and older, with no more And time and renew fathers usually cannot support the than 3 children. Ms. Fenner has outreached to the Into the next mother or child/children. Abortion is the choice for most pregnant teens, community to make them aware of Ever changing notes approximately 400,000 a year. Birth the multi-services that are provided Of infinity defects are high among teen in her organization and her need to Notes leading to pregnancies because they lack receive support by collaborating and Descending from note prenatal care. developing partnerships. Ms. Fenner Note ask the questions Home Along with Home, a non- has formed a Linkage Agreement The next note will answer for-profit organization that provides with Firman Community Services' Notes generating, creating notes Photo by Javet Kimble services for recovering substance Even Start Program; it's benefits are many. Within notes abusers, women with children and All notes i II n In celebration of the life and creativity of Oscar "Bobo" Brown, III, Daycare services. It's location is in Even Start provides Adult Basic the son of Oscar Brown Jr.. The Brown family launched "Bo Fest" to the midst of the Grand Boulevard Skill Instruction, Parenting Education I've lived in pursuit and Early childhood preparation for continue the legacy of the talented young musician who died area providing temporary housing Of the most precious single individuals ages 16-44 who tragically this summer in an automobile accident. The inaugural "Bo for unwed teenage mothers from the Notes my soul has ages of 18 years and older, with no have children from the ages of 0-7. KnownAgeless note that thru Fest" was held Friday, October 18 in the Katherine Dunham Theater more than (3) three children. HAWH refers residents to Even Start Time still rings of Kennedy-King College. Located at 4808 S. Michigan Ave. services that provide family therapy, "There's this sense of urgency to have more people know what Bo Ms. Mamie Fenner the Director and counseling, job readiness training, Oscar Brown III was doing, what he accomplished and how profoundly he affected us Founder of Home Along with Home community employment, etc. August 11, 1996 all," said his sister Maggie Brown. "We're committed to keeping Bo's had a dream that has developed into a With the unwed/teenage mothers notes ringing." reality. When questioned about the are mostly unprepared for the stress, Proceeds went towards the non-profit foundation established in reason for Home A longs' existence, emotional, financial and physical she stated "I just want to help others problems that may face them. Ms. Brown's name to help further his work. For and information, call Fenner attributes HAWH success to 312/752-1274. that have a desire to help themselves". her relationship with her supporters, Home Along with Home has been family members and friends, but established since 1988 and has been most importantly of all God. There Dept. of Transportation Donates TV to making tremendous strides ever are many changes that are being since. Former resident of (HAWH) developed, and still much work to do, Deatrice Dixon testifies that "I was so but according to Ms. Fenner and her Lincoln Centre's Mental Health Unit fortunate to have a place to come and optimistic views "it's already been get myself together in peace. This done." was truly a blessing for me." Advertise in South Street Journal call 773-92^0461 Dr. Johnnie leuii/,DPm I Foot and Ankle Specialist Surgeon

Foot Care Services/Children Foot Care Bunion Heel Pain Douglas-- The City of Chicago, Department of Transportation, recently donated a 25 inch color Magnavox television to one of the Abraham Lincoln Centre's mental health units at 1922 West 87th Street. The Diabetic Foot television will provide a recreational option for mentally ill children and adolescents served at that location. The programs there include rehabilitation treatment, screening, assessment, and supportive services to Athletes Feet children ages 5-17. ingrown Toenail Jesse D. Madison, the Centre's president & CEO, is shown here shaking hands with Anthony Pucillo, 1st Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation, following the presentation. Joining in the photo from the left are Deborah McCune-Williams, unit director at the 87th Street facility, Dr. Mercedier Office Hours By Appointment Goodwin, director of community services for the Chicago Department of Transportation, and Thomas R. Walker, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation. 6259 S. Cottage Gr. #500 The Abraham Lincoln Centre was founded in 1905 and currently serves over 10,000 people annually at 25 facilities on Chicago's South Side. In addition to mental health programs, services include counseling for Chicago, IL 60637 families and teens, educational programs, activities for senior citizens, GED classes, services for public housing residents in the Ida B. Wells, Darrow Homes and Madden Park Housing Developments, performing Call (773) 288-1191 arts, arts & crafts, and sports activities. Persons interested in knowing more about the Centre should call (312) 373-6600. Presents J9 To find someone or The Only News Store In the Apollo -&- Rama S % something. Or to offer Mid-South Community Saturday, November 15. 1996 JS a service.Help/Work 43rb ^t 8:00 PM # Wanted Legal Services .ALL RAPPERS. DANCERS, DUETS Notices Birth An- SOLOIST, MUSICIANS, AND POETS nouncement, Business Surprisingly inexpensive, yet of Cash Prizes will be awarded to opportunities, Personal Ms. Henderson, owner, formerly of the highest quaility! 1st 2nd and 3rd Place Only! \t Ads, Real Estate; 43rd « El Stand 7, 10, 15 and 20 year term ALL CONTESTANTS ENTRY FEE Services, Auto Salefs Newspapers policies with premiums guranteed SI 0.00 . Magazines not to go up during the term! Let South Street Journal •Trading Times me quote you a rate. Auditions will be held Classifieds Racing forms call today! Wednesday, November 13, 1966 Donations: $5.00 Up to 15 words $ 10.50 Puzzles, Comics 16 to 30 words $11.50 Lottery books, Refreshments will be Served iu em 35th 31 to 50 words $22.50 All YOU NEED FOR For more information contact: Call 924-0461, Fax924-9536 PERIODICAL READING LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE Grace Askew or bring/mail your ad to: '. Chips, Candy St Sodas COMPANY Project Coordinator Mrs. Sam -5pm 538-1162 A MEMBER OF THE ALLSTATE LIFE GROUP 4655 S. Michigan Ave. HOME OFFICE. LINCOLN. NE 536-8146 South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Page 15 Review of a Few, 4,000 Men from Mid-South That went to the Million Man March

LET'S DO IT and economic ploy by Mr. Farrakhan needed more in the march, he felt." janitor at ICYF, for four months, 18 registered voters by Muslims and (Farrakhan promised not only an And above all -- "we need community years in Mid-South. Overall, he black registers in Mid-South. No AGAIN inspiration for black community, but leadership that blacks respect, not thought nothing has really changed in jobless decrease though was millions of black voters would come necessarily whites." The march was a Mid-South and black communities, noticeable by Mr. Read, and, he by Frank Ottman as a result of march, with many jobs start, he felt, brothers coming from all that only Farrakhan and his boys have wouldn't believe any statistics Reports indicated that the Mid- developing from it) and just what was walks of life -- many of them not benefited from the march. otherwise because he simply lives in South communities had & accomplished by it? Muslims. Ed Read of Chicago Black United the Mid-South community and knows representation of 4,000 men in Roosevelt Farrior of the Whitney Langford, 22, of the Communities, one of five to organize it well. Washington D.C. Woodlawn Organization, who Inter-City Youth Foundation -- saw buses to Washington from Mid-South, But almost everyone agrees that if Buses were provided by marched in the Million Man March on none of the money being raised by the took note that crime was down in the the march did nothing more, it did organizations such as the Freedom Washington, felt we need the "right march going back into the black black community due to "peace inspire, bringing new hope, but to Now Center, Rev Trone Crider of vehicle to come to grips with community. "Gangs are still fighting initiatives" or rival gangs in the black what degree. And, Mr. Anyikc New Hope, Artensa Randolph of the ourselves in the black community," one another, drugs, being sold to community here, and more black men thought Mr. Farrakhan's billion dollars Chicago Transit Authority, Local but "drugs, gangs and crime are the young people, and truancy is bad -- were taking their children to school. gift from Omar Khaddaftl would have Advisory Councils,Ald. Dorothy same," he said, and "a one day march kids everywhere — some haven't been He sees Farrakhan as a "spiritual gone a long way to revitalize the Tillman, Chicaog Black United can not changed things overnight. We to school in two years, that he knew leader — motivator," planning a seed American Dream and promises to Communities, Black United Front, must reach the young people -- "gang personally of. to be harvest by the black keep. Task Force for Black Political bangers', drug addicts — they were Willie Thomas, 46, works as community." He also sees more Empowerment, The Woodlawn Organization , Inner City Youth Foundation, and others that care not to mentioned because of their funding source. Like a lot of Black men, some secretly admired the work the late Hlijah Muhammad was doing. And like a great many black men, didn't always agree with him and some of the rhetoric the charismatic man gave us. Maybe it was due to our Judeo- Christian upbringing that Martin Luther King hammered in us: We must all learn to love one another or perish as fools." History is redundant in people and civilizations who failed to heed such words; succumbing to their own follies and vices in the end. Elijah Muhammad did what social workers, jailhouses, governmental agencies were unable to do in many black communities: getting many robbers, murders, junkies, prostitutes, Congratulations street derelicts to fashion their daily lives more in a symmetry with nature and laws of the land, whereby they could become more productive people in a country that still treats many of South Street Journal them as second-class citizens. Things have changed little though on your from the 60's and 70's, that still see predominantly black communities and schools and high ratio of black unemployment around the country, 3rd oZfnniversary with the country's War on Poverty program having been scrapped by the republicans during the 70's, who said enough was enough, and blacks and other minorities had had their share of the "pie." Affirmative action programs and job quotas started to leave in the 80's, as did equal May your efforts to cover and document the effort of the employment and education (the fight for black multicultural ism in schools community be rewarded within great measure. as well) for blacks, which was all Our prayers are with you. wrong for us. There were still his own "bootstraps," whereby the black man could elevate his life from poverty and decaying urban ghettoes. No "mule and acre of land" was needed, he could do it alone. The Million Man March on Washington on October 16, 1995 was Apostolic Church of God needed, as was the march on Washington by Dr. King in 196, at the 6320 South Dorchester height of the civil rights movement. Louis Farrakhan saw what other Chicago, Illinois 60637 blacks -- especially black leaders, that not only is the American lifestyle (312)667-1500 decaying economically, but also morally. There is need of revitalizing our American Dream, whereby black men in Chicago will not have a 50% unemployment rate in some communities; gangs, drugs, crime will Midweek Bible Study TV Broadcast Radio Broadcast not have us so afraid that we look Sunday Worship under our beds on coming into the 9:00 am & Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Tuesday 9:00 p.m. house at night. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. WCIU/Channel 26 WYCA/92.3 FM What many critics are now looking closely at and saying, what did the Million Man March on the nation's capital really accomplish, if anything? Of the 4,000 black men from Mid- South who went to Washington for Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, Pastor the October march last year, what impact, if any, has it had on the black community here and lives? Was the march only an inspiration of.pplitical Page 16 South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996

mucus, clear the nose. If the mucus HEALTH is dry, you can use nose drops of THE MORGAN MEMO COLUMNIST warm tap water to loosen, then wait by Bernetta Pearson,RN for secretions to loosen. Blow the Senator Carol nose afterward or suction gently. Mandella (Nasal Discharge is natures way of Mosley-Braun getting rid of the virus.) Blocking in That Time of the nose for children can force Meets the infection into the ears, so let the Chicago By Bernetta Pearson child sniff and swallow or spit out Black Press at the Season the mucus. For babies, use a soft Winnie Mandella was the special guest at By Morgan rubber suction bulb gently. If you Capt's Hard II don't know how, ask the nurse or doctor to show you the Salaam Restaurant Carter (W. 79th Street), on B E It's that time of year again - Halloween. when you go for a visit. A humidifier can sometimes The Time Dining M*M I hanksgh ing, Xman, Kwaanza and colds1 prevent dry nose or mouth. The humidifier on your the night of October Conversationist Senator Carol Mdsley ji I Running stuffy noses, fever, sore throat, and furnace.is not enough when someone has a cold. 18. She dined along Starter Braun met with Chicago's J[ J| coughs. A cold or upper respiratory infection Most over the counter qold remedies or tablets are side Minister Louis Black Press on Friday October (same) is a viral infection of the nose and throat. worthless. Nothing can shorten the duration of a cold. Farrakhan, his wife and a host of 18, at Capt's Hard Time Dining (East The cold virus is spread from person to person by hand Rest and fluids help. Acetaminaphen (tylenol) helps others. The Minister spoke on issues 79th Street). She reported her contact, coughing and sneezing; not by cold air or drafts. with aches or mild fever. Saltwater gargled, and some relating to our community with accomplishments as well as her short Over the years, we all become exposed to many colds. cough drops may help. Call your doctor or nurse for emphasis on the CIA's drug scandal comings during her tenure as Senator. Since there are up to 200 cold viruses; most healthy further advice. Call immediately or go to the doctor or that has wrecked our families and Braun's major area of concern is children can have at least 6 colds a year. Children can emergency room if: destroyed our children. The Minister education. develop complications from colds during the first year breathing becomes difficult or is not better after you went on to tell guests how the She answered a series of life, so try to void unnecessary exposure of young clear the nose. (Most managed care plans require you to CIA has used the same tricks of questions and babies to other children or adults with colds. call if possible before going to the emergency room), and ploys on people over seas, concerns and committed Usually, the fever lasts less than 3 days and nose and and on people right here in to make herself available throat symptoms last about a week. Coughs can last 2-3 the person starts acting very sick. Remember help is America. He commanded that and to keep an open line weeks. Watch out for yellow drainage from eyes, pus often as near as a phone call to your friendly doctor or African Americans organize of communication. from the nose, or difficulty breathing, (this can be nurse. Prevention is always better than a cure. If you their efforts to begin holding Braun also gave caused by pneumonia). know you have a cold be considerate of your family, the government accountable for statistics on her past In babies, a stopped up nose can interfere with taking friends and co-workers. Cover your mouth or nose its decisions, when those Senator Carol vote total and the results a breast or bottle. The baby will not drink if he can't when sneezing or coughing. Wash your hands before decisions affect us all. Once Mosley Braun of a report on her breathe from the nose. The baby can become touching foods. Wash your hands often, especially if Mandella was introduced, her previous campaign committee from dehydrated if he or she doesn't drink. you have sneezed or coughed into them or touched your interpreter read her message. She the Audit Division of the Federal We can't do much about how long a cold lasts, but running nose. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids. was warned by her government not to Election Commission. we can try to be comfortable. Remember: Health is Wealth. make any speeches, therefore an Home Care: if the nose is blocked from a lot of interpreter was needed. Her story to unite people of color around the began with the history of the African world. She closed with her request American (as she had come to know for support to start a monument call South Street Journal Review of the Past To find someone it) from the time they were stolen hero's Acre, dedicated to all south or something. from their native land. She spoke of Africans slain during apartheid. SSJrThe Call for Changing Cottage the grave deceptions designed and Farrakhan donated ten thousand Or to offer a employed to make a race of people dollars toward the initiative, five of Grove to Malcolm Drive, SSJ lose their identity, their God, their which Ms. Mandella would take on service. heritage, spiritual nature, trials, her return trip home. Other donated 'Help/Work tribulations and year of pain and as well towards the two million suffering Ms. Mandella called dollars needed for the project.. Wanted Legal blacks the lost tribe, she went on to Services tell the crowd of African Americans Another dynamic new show that stood before her, that if they emanating out of channel 38 is (Rev.) Notices Birth were to return home, they would be Dr. Leon Finney's "Another perspecive" Josephine Wade and her An- welcomed, but in the event they stayed, their commitment should be Captain Hard Times Restaurant was nouncement , Busi recently among the featued subjets. ness opportu- South Street Journal Review oT the Past nities, Personal Ads, Real Estate Services, Auto Sales South Street Journal Classifieds For three years, editorially South Street Journal, called for Cottage Grove to be renamed Malcolm X Drive on the Up to 15 words $10.50 $16 to 30 anniversary of his birthday. From a general survey of words $11.50 community residents and notable representatives, the concept 31 to 50 words $22.50 WordSongs in Mid-South Call 924-0461, Fax 924-9536 was applauded. However, the reality was questioned because Introduced by Beverly A. Reed, .orrner General Manager, writer and or bring/mail your ad to: of the political identification of elected official with Malcolm X Associate Publisher of South Street Journal bought the poet culture 4655 S. Michigan Ave. would be at odds with the political opposition of the norm. back to the Mid-South area, hosting many workshops, fourms and litertures. Above, Reed is pitched with Gwendolyn Brooks, who was featured in many of WordSongs programs held at Gerri's Palm Taven. Upcoming Wordsongs Presents: Poetry, Politics, and Black Power, ASK Com Ed. A Series of R>\erful Ti featuring former State's Senator, Alice Palmer, activitist, Ishmael Flory, and feminist, Lori SanPietro, at Gerri's Palm Tavern, 446 E. 47th St. at 5:00 pm. For more information called Beverly Reed (773) 667-4289.

"ComEd, the "Hawk" is comin', and this Fall Missing; Have You Seen Clint Kimble Missing from the Kenwood community area, Clint C. I want to get ready for it. Got any tips?" Kimble 24. has a mental disability and is in need of his medication. Kimble is easily recognized due to his size 285 lbs., his chipped front tooth, a pierced left ear, and a Sure do! ComEd's got a few tips that'll keep you very football tattoo on his upper left arm that has the letters "CK" cozy during the "hawk" season. inside of it. • Weatherstrip your windows and doors and insulate your attic to reduce heat loss. Clint Kimble may not know • Keep the heat at 68 degrees. Each degree you lower saves you 3 percent how to return homer or even in energy costs. • where his home is as he • Have your furnace and space heaters checked for carbon monoxide leaks. disappeared without any • If you haven't done so, install carbon monoxide detectors in your home. identification. If you know • If you're cold natured, install a humidifier which adds moisture to make you feel where Clint is call the Chicago comfortable at lower temperatures. Police at 747-8385 or Illinois For additional energy tips, call I fiOO Edison-l and ask for a free copy of our Home Energy Efficiency brochure. There's a new energy at Comhd" State Police 1-800 U HELP ME. A $1,000 reward is paid upon Clint Kimble of 46th ComEd return of Clint and Lake Park A Untcow Co«H>w>V ComEd Is • rtgMtmd irxkntrt C IMC ComCd South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Page 17

Story from SS.I October. 1995 Repeat for October. 1996 Walgreens, Jewel in Mid-South On the Business in the Mid-South Communities among 54% of Retail Stores Harris Bank Investment Chief Notes Inspected Overcharge Customers

In a six month undercover investi- of major stores included in the in- Election Results will Affect Short- gation of 207 major retail stores, spection were K-Mart, Radio Shack, investigator from the Department of Aldi Foods, Osco Drugs, Super Irak, Term Investment Strategies Consumer Services found that 54% Target, and Dominick's. of the stores were overcharging cus- Consumer Services Commissioner tomers. The same inspection was Caroline Orzac Shoenberger said stock market generally will react With 143 locations opened or an- Democratic majority is returned to reported this time in last years South increased quality control by store positively, particularly small capital- nounced, two of which are in the the House or Senate, Mead said. Street Journal. owners is the key to preventing such ization issues. Mead said. Mid-South area, (47th and Drexel Increased government spending, Of the stores inspected Walgreens overcharges. Bond yields initially could rise and 54th and Wentworth) ranks as increased regulation and a lowered (29 in all) at 51st and Cottage Grove "Treating customers fairly is good due to the market's uncertainty one of the 10 largest banks in North prospect for near-term tax reduction iand 54th and Wentworth (the only business. Store managers must be: about government deficits, but America with assets of U.S. $118 may follow as the Clinton adminis- stores in the Mid-South area) and more vigilant in their efforts to pro-: probably would decline eventually billion. David L. Mead, chairman of tration strives for a centralized ap- Jewel Foods, 443 E. 34th Street. (9 in tect customers from overcharges,' under a Dole administration, Mead Harris Bank's Investment Committee, proach to capital allocation. In- all mainly on the north side) were Shoenberger said. noted. "Dole's program of halving says the decision to load up on tax- vestors are likely to be concerned part of 111 city wide that were cited "While several stores which had capital gains tax rates, reducing exempt bonds or emphasize stock that the Federal Reserve will adopt a by officials with overcharging. repeat inspections following our ini- income tax rates by 15 percent and investments depends on whether weaker anti-inflation policy and that Walgreens and Jewel was cited with tial investigation showed some im- downsing the Internal Revenue Democrats or Republicans are victo- Alan Greenspan will gradually lose the overcharging last year as well provement, other stores that did not. Service, Energy and Commerce rious at the polls. influence on the Federal Open Mar- {(South Street Journal 11/95). All of some stores continued to have viola- Departments are consistent with Savvy investors should consider ket Committee, adding to market the stores involved in the investiga- tions and others which did not have a reducing the role of the Federal how the outcome of November's uncertainty and investor worries. tion used APS (alternative price sys- problem during the initial investiga- Government and redirecting capital elections will affect their short-term Mead said. tem) scanners which electronically tion had overcharges on follow-up Investors anticipating a Clinton more toward the private sector." financial strategics, according to the , read brand and price information inspections," Shoenberger added. victory should shorten fixed income Mead said. Chief Investment Officer for Harris from product label codes. Shoenberger urged customers to be maturities, emphasize tax-exempt Investors anticipating a Dole Bank. Instances of overcharges cited watchful when at the check-out bonds and buy stocks that benefit victory should gradually lengthen While President Clinton and re- ranged from .02 cents to almost counter If the price scans incorrectly from higher inflation, said Mead, bond maturities and emphasize publican contender Bob Dole pro- ; $74.00 on single items. Many of the immediately bring it to the attention noting the price expectations and stock investments in their portfolios, pose vastly different approaches to ! overcharges involved advertised sale of the store manager and to the De- interest rates probably would rise. particularly small capitalization boosting economic growth, the speed items which often scanned at the partment of Consumer Services. Stocks could rise temporarily if a issues, mead advised. at which they succeed in implement- regular price at the check-out Several stores have already had more stimulative Federal monetary With either election outcome, ing those policies is what will most counter. hearings on the charges, as a result policy is enacted, he said. investors should overweight foreign impact the individual investor, mead It is the responsibility of every of those hearings, the stores have issues, Mead noted, adding that a said. "The Clinton administration ; store dwner or manager to make sure been ordered to pay almost $35,000 Clinton victory may spur relative Mead noted that a growing proposes to boost economic growth that their customers are not charged in fines. The other cases are currently growth prospects outside the U.S. to acceptance of Ross Perot's presidency through additional trade agreements, one-cent more than they should. The pending improve in the short term. In addi- bid could result in increased targeting certain areas for favorably Department of Consumer Services in Anyone with a complaint about tion, investors should watch the uncertainty and market volatility. At tax or regulatory treatment, and • working to ensure that store owners overcharging by a retail store should markets very carefully up with 1 the same time, investors need to keep creating new government programs 'live up to that responsibility," call the Department of Consumer Election Day, he said. an eye on Congress. such as incentives for companies •stressed Mayor Richard M. Daley. Services at 744-9400. from over- "Election years typically repre- "The presidential race is- really of that hire welfare recipients, "Mead Alone with Walgreens and Jewel charges," secondary importance when com- said "Higher taxes or increased bor- sent a period of above-average un- I pared to the Congressional races." rowing will be required to adminis- certainty for the financial markets," Mead said. "A Dramatic shift ot ter these programs." 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Bryon Terrel, Owner of Car X on 35th Street disappointed he was not able to expand on 47th and Lake Park. $14,000

Continued from page 8 consideration, form Dan Ryan to Lake Park. Discussion was centered where street sweeping should occur once a week. The 47th Street date this cleaning will start has not been and social stability of the community ." confirm. However, signs will be posted. The" possibility of spreading wood-clips "As business owners, we are not against on the vacant lots with the owners permis- IUUM the voting dry act. If a business is creating 1600 S. Michigan Ave. AUTO sion was also discussed and the request of 0NSKSNMB4T a problem in the community, that business 341-0800 EPAIR additional waste baskets to be placed a lone and that business only should be held L MODELS FOREIGN & DOMESTIC OF CARS, TRUCKS AVAILABLE ON REQUESTS the 47th street strip. accountable and dealt with accordingly." Robin Brown of Alderman Dorothy Armstead's 500 was one store that was There are 61,000 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and Cook County but there is only one Tillman's (3) office stated that the alderman targeted last summer by the 47th Street agreed to work with the Association and the Merchant Association to improve mainte- residents of the area in maintaining nance of their area. However, the residents improvement. However. Brown stated the felt the association have not addressed the Alderman is against voting the area dry overall problem of 47th Street. because the issue of people losing jobs. The law firm of "We ask, that they consider the "Domino However, the alderman has not made it an Effect" that the closing of five respectful issue in swaying votes on the referendum. E. DUKE McNEIL & ASSOCIATES businesses will have on the community and other businesses." stress Jordan. "It does not In addition Brown said the alderman sent and the contribute to the economics or the social letters to businesses and met with them on stability of this community." the cleaning of the area. E.DUKE McNEIL LAW NETWORK Residents holding fast to voting the Since the meeting with the residents and located at precinct dry felt the attempts h\ the asso- Associates: Jordan reported steps to be taken. Such as Areas of ciation were not enough. And felt pressur- 8541 South Cottage Grove Lewis Myers. Jr. having the vacant lots cleaned and agreed to Concentration ing to voting the area dry W. Dennis Richardson clean them once a month. "We respectively Criminal 994-0915 Now the focus to clean-up 47th street Richard Heaston encouraged each business to clean in front Defenses available 7 days a week Leslie J. Starks of their establishment at least twice a day." between Vincennes and St Lawrence ^s on Raymond Hough the ballot for the voters of the 30th precinct l)ivorc*e and The matter was bought to the attention of OF COUNSEL to decide which way to address to issue. Family Law the 3rd and 4th wards Streets and Sanitation RICHARD MILLER otfiecitrictirc •ttTt'rnitrff 'frTth*?'. Tel stfrj? fn JULIA MCNEIL BENTON South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Page 19 ith Street Journal

Your Information Resource for Housing in the Mid-South Communities SENIOR CITIZENS 300 townhouses Scheduled DAY! for Lake Meadows Douglas -- Lake Meadows is continuing its the questing with "The Writings on the Wall revitalizatipn that began in June, 1995, with the their replacement of upper income families. 7 Ft New Grand Boulevard at Lake Meadows. A At a projected cost of $4 million, prices of the MT. KING 71/2 Ft major face lift with the construction of approx- new townhomes are expected to begin at ap- 1/2 Ft DELUXE TRADITIONAL imately 330 townhomes. A project that many proximately $175,000, and as high as $270,000. KING CASHMERE Valley Pine middle income residents of Lake Meadows is "In addition to the new home program we in-A CASHERE tend to continue our commitment to the rental apartments at Lake Meadows," said *1O9 William E. Bennett, president and CEO. 279.95 VALUE "We are continuing our mult-year revital- ization program that is directed toward the amenities that service the families already living at Lake Meadows." With questions from residents of Lake Meadows ranging from senior citizen • Free set of lights w/ housing, congestion of parking and the - tree purchase open land that the community is known » -store choose . \S2 for. Ferdinand Kramer, chairman emeri- 7 Ft tus of Draper and Kramer said. "We CANADIAN believe that the construction of new BALSAM homes for purchase will further enhance SHORT NEEDLE PINE the stature of this neighborhood as it approaches its 50th anniversary and will TREE STAND act as a catalyst to encourage further A INCLUDED y g \ ALL TREES Judge Earl E. Strayhorn and family was the first family deVe|opment in nearby neighborhoods. 1 of Lake Meadows Apartments opening June 22 1953. such ^ thc Q ^ ^^ ^^ of« Below, the redevelpment plans for Lake Meadows — . SAVE ADDITIONAL 20 to 20% ALL INDOOR ANIMATED running east from King Dr. some of the new Technology propert.es. ON ALL LKJHTS. ORNAMENTS I Wlth & OUTDOOR townhomes will be buld facing King Drive and others support from aldermen Madeline TREE TRIM * FIGURINES AT will continue east along New Grand Boulevard atstreet Haithcock (2) and Toni Preckwinkle (4), OLD AWAY both .DISCOUNTED that will be namesd in the middlel of the fie endorse the project which said they j TABLE PRICESl buildinqs nave ^een meeting with Draper and* TREE si? HI Kramer on the impact of such develop- £ ment. Alderman Haithcock a resident of|i WE CARRY: fSILVESTRI UGHTS Lights & Ornaments 7 FT. NORWAY White & Gieen Cord Lake Meadows said, "As private owners A 35. 90 « 100 Light Mte Illuminated Sanda's Face SPRUCE AT DISCOUNTED PRICES of the land it is their chose to do what J 'Outdoor Candles'Ribbons & they want. We are e ^ Bowe 'Garland • Soldiers * ANIMATED The development will begin in the A Wreaths*Tree UNDERCOVER KIDS S39 OS Value battery spring of 1997 and will include the • Skirts'Animated Dolls Regularly $159 oponted no Unite construction of for-sale townhomes and 7 'And Much More single-family homes, providing home x ownership opportunities for the first time f since Lake Meadows was built.. A «= IU IS' T (0 i CDRNlEiBt The first major residential development T (83rd & in recent history on the near south side x M-S«t9-«, Sun 10-6 8276 South ChicagChi o JEFFERY) will include the creation of a new land- $ Continued on page 20 m I) 731-7110 AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION and PROPERTY OWNERS 1IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ARE GETTING TOGETHER

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D. Sander J. Jones Ellis & Scott Bruce Heating & DVAL Scavenger Enterprises Inc. Constructoners Inc. Cooling Construction (Painting) (HVAC) Control Residential & Commercial Services (Carpet & Tile) Call Delvin Sanders call Anettie Braggs Rehab (Roll off Dumpster Services) Call Elaine Scott 312/363-6228 708/739-0101 Call Brenda Sexton Call Kendra Winters 708/799-1647 Rehab Construction (312) 495-4411 (312) 268-0369 Page 20 South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Daley Asks Residents to help Continued from page 4 target Illegal Home Conversions CHA -meetings/Questions at the request of residents and that there that is not making $150,000. solutions residents chanted "put it in Mayor Richard M. Daley today - There are multiple mailboxes, this area of CHA residents were not Where are we going to get that kind, writing". urged residents be aware of the dan- doorbells, or nameplates her voting block — "but as your of money? You get a 2 (two) year gers that illegal home conversions - Many unrelated occupants come elected official, if you want to move voucher from Section 8 and if you bring to Chicago's neighborhoods and go from the same residence I would assist you in moving and see don't have any income or inade- and asked the public to get involved - The presence of more than one to it that you are moved properly. If quate. 1 didn't accept a voucher. I by reporting suspected illegal con-, family in a single-family residence you want to stay, I'm here for you." wouldn't't touch one with a 10 foot versions to the City at 744-5000. - There is construction being done Ethel Washington, former Presi- pole. I would rather put up a tent Illegal home conversions are to a home without a posted permit dent of Robert Taylor "B" 1993- in Washington Park and use homes that have been turned into The City's Illegal Conversion 1995 said that HUD, CHA, and CAC kerosene heater before accept a COMMUNITAS REALTY boarding houses or multiple sleeping Task Force, comprised of the De- give people false hope^and faith by section 8 voucher. How can I live rooms. Unscrupulous landlords may partment of Zoning, Buildings, Po- 6459 S. COTTAGE GROVE telling you one thing and doing on a two year voucher if don't do this to make more money from lice, Fire, Streets and Sanitation, Law CHICAGO, IL 60653 something else. The majority of the have any income." their properties, violating city zoning Human Services, and the Mayor's (312) 288-7400 residents don't want to move. While laws. They structures are hazardous Office of Inquiry and Information, Schuldiner answered, "Yes, we (312) 288-1650-FAX some residents are being moved out to the occupants due to the increased investigates reported illegal conver- will give an offer of housing in SPECIRLIZING IN: of town to places like Denver, Col- risk of fire from overloaded electric sions. Since 1993, the task force has good standing we will guaranteed TAX BUYING orado . lines, inadequate fire exits, as well as responded to numerous complaints housing, we are not seeking to evict PURCHASING FORECLOSURES "HOW TO" INFO ON TAX DEEDS substandard sanitation facilities and and visited about 800 homes. It's not true that there is going to for non payment. be an overabundance of replaced Eisendrath added. "We are trying TITLE SEARCHES/LEGAL ventilation systems. Last month, the City Council ap- DESCRIPTION CHA residents within the commu- "Neighborhood residents are be- proved tougher fines and penalties to help resident's generally to clean LAND ASSEMBLAGE nity. I wish that were true. They are PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ing placed in danger because of ille- proposed by Mayor Daley against up their credit and include a job not going to put us in these com- REAL ESTATE SALES gal home conversions," said Mayor owners of illegally converted homes. creation component as well as munities' townhouses, condo's, etc., Daley. "The occupants are being Violators now face fines of at least housing replacement. REHL ESTRTE LISTING: they are not going to put any body in exploited and placed in danger as $500 per offense, 180 days of jail Still uneasy about the proposed 423 E. OAKWOOD BLVD.: well, due to potential risk of fire and time, and/or 200 hours of community This renovated house was the home the effects of overcrowding. Negli- service. Under the of the parents of Ralph Metcalfs gent landlords must get the message ordinance, each day a U.S. Congressman and Olympic that we will not put up with this landlord allows a Silver Medalist, it includes 3 abuse, I'm asking residents to be violation of this bedrooms with one being a "master" bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, aware of this issue and to work with ordinance to continue TIHE BRTTE KhckiN central air, family room, hardwood the City to crack down on violators." is considered a floors, fireplace, porch deck. 2 car Mayor Daley said residents should separate and distinct Britc Kitchen cabinetry is designed pad, fenced in rear yard. Available suspect a home has been illegally offense. for today's lifestyles. Brite has solid 11/96-PRICE: $155,000.00 converted when: wood raised panel doors skillfully BUILD YOUR "OWN" HOME Continued from page 19 ~~"~-~~-~———————— carved with a soft graceful arch to on this 25 x 125 foot lot in the Gap give you striking good looks you'll area at 3536 S. 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Rosenwald Building on 47th and Real Estate Transactions Michigan granted $125,000 in the The Congressional Record reported that an $125,000 Drug Eliminaton Grant was approved for the Michigan Boulevard Grarden Apartments (MBGA (Rosenwald) was Mid South Communities Readers: Listed below are property transfers in South Street Journal's circulation area (Generally on page 18), awarded September 11, 1996, by the Deptement of Housing and Urban Development to according to the latest report released by , Cook County Recorder of Deeds. For your convenience CAMCO, Inc. for implementation of a program at the Rsoenwald Bulding (46th-47th transfer listings are organized by community. Display of the "*" symbol next to a listing indicates that Streest/Michigan - Wabash Aves.) which was obfcjined through a proposal witten and information supplied on the State Real Estate Transfer Declaration may be incomplete or incorrect. South submitted by RACE to Knowledge, Bobbie J. Hohnson. RN, president and a Street Journal will publish this information in each issue. Washington Park resident. Community/Address Reed Date Price

6425 S. Greenwood, * to Pasquell Robinson 9-25 60,000 Hughes 6126 S. St. Lawrence Ave., T. Hughes Management Co., to Mrs. Lennie I. Sykes 9-25 90,000 6824 S. Dorchester, Dallas Isaac to Howard & Claudet te Irvin 9-18 44,900 6108 S. Dorchester, IW, Shelley Mclntosh to Sarah Ware 9-17 63,000 Accounting SC Tax 6224 S. Rhodes. Willa Knox to * 9-13 30,000 6656 S. Ingleside Ave . Walter L. Marshall to Yvette Winkfield 9-11 95,000 Consultants 6332 S. Champlain Ave., Donald Austin to Jonella Blakely 9-11 52,000 6208 Langley, Adrianne Harrison to Patrick Issacs 8-9 78,500 Accounting 6537 S. Greenwood, Kingsley Ehimwenman & Raymond Egwiekhor to Rosetta Williams 8-6 75,000 loan packaging HFMUI 1432 E. 66th PI. Midwest Real Estate Investment Co. to Sandra Mayo 8-1 180,000 Bookkeeping 1026 E. 67th St. Chgo U.S. Bank to Rommey Abdallah 8-2 90,000 Financial Planning Kenwood 4800 S. Lake Shore Dr., Unit 2104 S., Raul &Bcrta Hinojosa to Julie R. Dickens 10-2 65,000 Annuity Insurance 4521 S. Ellis Ave., LaSalle National Bank, Tr, to Curt Harrison and Valecia Harrison 9-24 120,000 Complete Tax Service....Rapid Returns 4826 S. Dorchester, Unit #3, Genevieve A. Vincent to Dawn I. Hudspeth 9-6 89,900 4940 S. East End, Unit 8A, F.J.Sarich & ML. Presti to K.E. Burnett 8-30 115,000 4306 S. King Drive 5011 S. Dorchester* I, K. Johnson to G. Rudy 8-27 128,750 Chicago, Illinois 60015 4721E S. Woodlawn, A.&N*. Caudle* to S. Cari*&E. Hadley 8-27 215,000 4800 S. Chicago, Beach Dr., E. Pearson to R Ehrlich 8-26 75,000 (312) 268-5300Fax (312) 268-5449 4919 S. Dorchester, D D. Friedman & E.G. Cook to D.M.&R.C. Friedman 8-26 300,000 Hrs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. by Appointments 5012 S. Woodlawn, J. Fair & CM. Tell to Timothe H. & Martha L. 8-26 240,000 5329 Greenwood, M. Brimstin to S. Sachnoff 8-23 264,400 4800 Lane Shr. Dr., #2114, A.A. & MA. Fisher to L.L.& B.J Greenfield 8-23 54,000 Hvde Park 5437 S. Cornell, UnitlN, Raymond Blaney to Diane Marie Suarez 10-2 145,000 4800 S. Chicago Beach Dr., Unit 2306-S, Robert A. Ward to Charles B. Sherrill 10-2 111,000 5014 S. Dorchester, Unit* 17, William Gnatz to Craig A. Cunningham 9-30 '112,000 4922-V S. Cornell Ave., Melk Development to Mark Paquin 9-26 365,000 5315 S. Greenwood, Inger Kirsten to Joel Rosenbacher 9-25 370,000 5319 S. Woodlawn, #3N, Robt. Haennicke * to Jamiel Hassain * 9-25 125,000 5514 S. Woodlawn, #3 , Robert T. LeClair to Pamela Johnson 9-24 80,000 Service Federal 5712 G S* Kenwood, Mark Haase to •' 9-24 85,000 5546 S Dorchester, Charles P. Schwartz, Jr., to Susan H. Schwartz 9-19 548,000 1700 E. 56th St., 12408, Mildred Goldin to Vivian Loseth 9-18 133,750 5027 S. Dorchester, A. Brodsky & D. Gray-Brodsky to Thomas & Deborah B. Gunning 9-18 335,000 Invites You To Our 5757 S. Kenwood Ave., Apt* 1, Max J. Putzel and S. Putzel to G. R. and K.L. Zyvert 9-16 175,000 5478 S. Greenwood, Ellen Benodin • to Marlene Green 9-16 337,500 5529 S. Blackstone, Sylvia Ruffln to Paul G. Macklin 9-16 85,000 5759 S. Kenwood, Unitfl, Isabel McCaul to Ming-Jen Lin & Wan-Chi Chen 9-13 177,000 1451 E. 55th St., Unit #625N, Beatriz Wee to Edward Fields 9-12 35,000 1400 E. 55th PI., #2065, Jack Greiner to David A. •&• 9-12 35,000 5333 S. Dorchester, UnitlB, Pamela McCoy-Lipsey to J. Miller & Jeffrey B. Colombe 9-10 53,000 4800 S. Lake Shore Dr. Unit 2307N, Andrea M. Brandt to Elaine Lieberman 9-10 120,000 5401 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Unit 1204, Denise E. Boyd to Juana Renee Jackson 9-10 90,000 1700 E if>tf\ Sf.; Jane! Etsftokin to Helen M Rushing —j«~ 9-10 95,000 4800 S. Lake Shore Dr., Unit# 1408N, Santanu Dutta to Edward S. Miller & Ida M. Miller 9-9 114,200 5526 S. Cornell Ave., Unit 5526-3, B. Taylor and Parlc M. Roe-Taylor to Sheila A. Johnson 9-9 126,000 5521 S. Blackston, 3E, Helen Klusick • to • 9-6 85,500 1450 E. 55th St., Unit#927 South, Risa M. Stack to Andrew Wong 9-5 43,000 5338 S. Kimbark, #3, P. A Erling & Lise Ellisabeth Sveen to J. Timberlake 9-5 76,500 2nd Annual Housing Fair 4800 Chicago Beach Dr., Unit* 504 N , Claretha Anthony to Norma Hudson 9-5 55,000 5400 S. Hyde Park, Unit B-l, M. M.Hampton & W. Hampton to K. Scott 9-5 155,000 4619 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Main Lobby 5451 S. Est View PK. #3, R.H. Feldman & L.J. Granum to J Jones 9-4 135,000 Saturday, November 9, 1996 5000 S. Cornell, #824-S, K. Conorqui to D.R.-Lindsey 9-3 106,000 5201 S. Cornell #22A, A. Bailey to D. M. Flowers 9-3 89,500 2:00 -5:00 5201 S. Cornell #24F, W. Zhng to Mark Jones 8-29 127,000 5201 S. Cornell #2IF, V. & S Henderson to L.M. Mitchell 8-29 120,500 Please join us for an opportunity to gather free information 5481A S. Cornell, Max.M. & N.K. Aver to E. & C. F. Ahme 8-28 105,200 5547 S. Dorchester #2, Lanny Bell to ••• 8-26 119,000 on a variety of topic... 1145 E. 51st #3A, G.L. Massey to A. Dixon 8-26 95,000 5201 S. Cornell, M.K Yuen to E. Y. & Bemice Jarrett 8-27 135,000 Credit Counseling, Mortgage Pre- 1400 E. 55th PI. #405, ME Kortum to K. Stenson 8-23 36,900 5136-3 S. Greenwood #5136-3, Cole Taylor Bank to M. Demos 8-23 109,900 Qualification, community Development, 5336 S. Ingleside, John R M & L.M. Hand to N. Barnes & K. Harris 8-20 265,000 5331 S Dorchester, S. Kale to J. Stovall 8-20 83,000 5429 S. Ellis, K. Walsh & S.M. Brower to S.L. Howell II & SF. Jones 8-20 231,000 Purchasing Real Estate, Insurance 5131 S. Woodlawn, L. Sippel to D McDonald 8-19 360,000 5803 S Blackstone, H. Kligerman to L Keenan 8-16 440,000 Specialists, Property Rehabilitation, 5421 S. Dorchester # 13, E. Rhine to J Way 8-16 70,000 5142 S. Ellis Unit I-A, Irst Natl. Bank of Blue Island Trust Co. to G. Walker 8-15 150,000 Appraisals, Refinancing, Home Equity and 5433-37 #3 S. Eastvicw Pk., G. Cairns* to R. Feldween* 8-15 237,000 5100 Hyde Pk. #2A, Gregory Grciff t Eric Haluorson* 8-13 77,500 a whole lot more!! 1700 E. 55th PI. # 1010, Sunil & Suvir Varma to Naomi Ruth M. Scott 8-12 89,500 1450 E. 55th PI #818S, Eric Ladenheim to Robert Hughes Sr. 8-12 62,000 Our Participants Win include... 5430 Dorchester, Roy & Kathleen Walk to Clairan Ferrono & D. Derbes 8-9 175,000 1700 E. 56th St. #702 David Peters to Lowell Zollar 8-7 135,750 Black Contractors United 5618 Blackstone, Unit 5618-1, Christopher M. Wittemann to John D. Beckemeier, Jr. 8-6 137,000 5418 University, Ole Kleppa & Abbie Joy Kleppa to Richard Cohn & Heather Jessen 8-6 184,000 City of Chicago - Department of Housing 5429 East View Park, Unit 1, Carol & Stephen Davidson to Thomas Holt & Leora Auslander 8-6 185,000 5752 Dorchester, Unit 5752, American National Bank & Trust Comp. of Chgo 8-5 410,000 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of 5801 Blackstone, Sybille Fritzsche to Carol Warshawsky 8-5 350,000 Greater Chicago Grand Boulevard 4033 S. Indiana, James Kromwell to Janet Kromwell 9-17 42,500 Dearborn Real Estate Board 4515 S. Forrestville, Emily Khasawnek to Anthony White 9-12 79,000 4231 S. Prairie, Richard Terrell to Dujuana R. Irvin 9-10 50,000 Hunter 61 Hunter, Attorneys-At-Law 4955 S. Washington Pk., Ct., Charles Sutherland to David L. Nichols 9-9 150,000 Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization 419 Oakwood, James Harper and Lenita Adams to Melinda Kelly 9-5 100,000 4355 S. Calumet, A. Morrion to M. Hughes 8-29 65,000 Knight Insurance Agency 5116-5125 S. Prairie, E. Edward to A. Strickland 8-26 65,000 632 E. Oakwood, James Drake to CT&T uta 8-19 70,000 Mid-South Planning and Development Commission 4438 S. Indiana, Irst Natl. Bank of Blue Island Trust Co. to G. Walker 8-15 96,000 4534 Vincennes, Ronnie Baker to Cadence Wynter 8-6 164,500 Real Property Appraisals Fuller Park 4856 S. Princeton, Charles Patton for Mary Patton to Milicent Haron 9-10 45,000 4364 S. Wcntworth, Beatrice Scott to Louis Bacon 3-6 45,000 For More information, Contact Maria Travis at (773) 624-2000 4941 S. Princeton, Alvia Baker To Patricia Hortense Walker 2-27 49.000 Oakland 4506 S. Ellis, W. Mays to D. Murray 9-4 60,000 4164 S. Ellis New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland Limited Partnership to S.G. Tukes 6-14 100,550 Washington Park 6014-16 S. Calumet, E. Edward to A. Strickland 8-26 60,000 6643 Michigan, Associates Finance Inc. to Felicia Sawyer 8-8 44,000 5425 Indiana, Francis Williams to Patricia Ross 8-6 60,000 Page 22 South Street Journal October 31 - November 20, 1996 Continued from page I Editorial Organization Profile:

mobilized Woodlawn's 3 \ears TWO and it's 36th Conventionresidents. They Richard Durbin, as well as, other public pressured merchants, landlords, city and civil representation from the Chicago bureaucrats and other responsible for the area. neighborhood's blighted condition, to Dignitaries in attendance were: State respond to their demands for change. By Rep., Lou Jones; City Alderman, Arenda picketing and threatening boycotts agains Troutman, 20th Ward, and Barbara Holt, local stores, residents fought back against 5th Ward; Education: Paul Vallas: and inflated prices and inferior products By Unions: Tom Balanoff. emonstrating in front of the suburban attempted to lose themself in a larger strategy. We have been In a statement by Dr. homes of their absentee doing our research, (Homework) as John Senegastact of the Finney, "This is a very special landlords, they forced.building Defence would say. Editorially we have to address the issues time that once again brings homeowners to make basic of Social Pimps, the gangs as pawns and the role call of poor repairs. These small victories representation of elected officials. us together - i.e., residents, were important because they With the finanica! support we will explore how we are heavily labor, business, government proved that people with low- influencd by the he government and the powers that be in the and relation - as partners, to incomes could gain power community in every aspect of our existence. deliberate and reflect on what » we an do as a self- through collective action. The Our examples will show that more and more people are determining people to significance of this process becoming aware of the reality of the community and are ready continue in our efforts to became apparent years later to learn how to use what they know. And hopefully use SSJ grow and thrive here on the when opposed, urban can communicate their message. southeast side of Chicago." neighborhoods across the "Once again, the country erupted into violent civil disorder during the summer of In starting SSJ, it was no secret that the business finanical base convention provides us with 1967. was not there. To the point that South Street Journal almost the opportunity to work went under this past summer. Oh yes, we must give credit to together as partners, further The residents of Woodlawn those that did not want SSJ to overcome. For without their unfolding and strengthening Torn The Cfiicago~3ournal did not feel compelled to express negativities, the fight back spirit might have been lost. Being an inclusive agenda for Leon Finney in 1 982, has headed TWO for over 25 years their frustrations through urban raised in the Woodlawn community, in Ida B. Wells and rebuilding our communities. I rebellion. As Rev. Dr. Leon D. Robert Taylor, going to DuSable High, later coming back to do am confident that we can shape and share systematically excluded from Chicago's Finney, Jr. TWO's second executive community organizing in Robert Taylor. We take pride in in the development of creative and firmly entrenched political machine, director and current chairman, observe, being the major community newspaper in this area committed workable solutions to the tough issues of African-Americans found it very "We had no riots here because we had to locally based representation who provide the interest of the unemployment, crime, drug abuse, lack of difficult to use existing political already developed a legitimate means of community. mixed income housing and quality channels to demand accountability from redressing our grievances. The people their local elected officials. We want to continue to meet your reading needs for many education." said Dr. Finney. trusted that vehicle and idea of TWO." The Power of Collective Action - In the > cars to come. Should you have any questions about SSJ or "Since its inception. The Woodlawn TWO launched one of its most face of the alarming physical, social and other issues that are important, contact us, we are ready to Organization has distinguished itself as challenging advocacy campaigns in economic debay of their community, the help make the most of our community's future. one of the nation's leading federations of response to the University of Chicago's residents of Woodlawn began to non-for-profit, community-based civic plans to expand its South campus into organize for change. In 1960, a group of Respectfully, and neighborhood associations. I Woodlawn. religious and black club leaders brought Ronald L. Carter commend The Woodlawn Organization 1 sing Urban Renewal funds, the together a coalition of over 100 Publisher and Editor on its focus to bring together residents, university wanted to clear a major strip of neighborhood associations, religious labor, business, government and religion liborhood to create a new park institutions and civic organizations to as partners in rebuilding our Chicagoland and upper-incom fight against the occurring communities. institution was attempting to establish a deteriorations. Contrary to what many buffer zone against its surrounding low- History of The Woodlawn believed, Woodlawn had organized a Organization (TWO) income community. Having experienced number of neighborhood resources. As what was termed "Negro removal" as a In the 195()'s racial discrimination one. of the group's leaders, Reverend Dr. result of other Urban Renewal projects in greatly limited opportunities for Arthur M. Brazier points out, "The idea the city, many of Woodlawn's residents advancement among Chicago's African that black communities were were strongly opposed to the university's American residents. The previous decade disorganized was really a fallacy. They plan, especially because it did not make has seen a huge influx of blacks from the were not disorganized, they were concessions for replacement h South who were searching for economic unorganized." With the assistance of opportunities in the North. le to make Saul Alinsky, a well-known community oTtheUrban Renewal program's While Chicago's African-American organizer, the Temporary Woodlawn community participation requirements population boomed, its racial boundaries Organization (TWO; later to become and mounted a battle against the remained rigid, forcing thousands of The Woodlawn Organization) began to university's plan. They were ultimately African-Americans to live in segregated lead a unified movement for self- successful. A compromise was negotiated neighborhoods. The great demand for determination. Its founding president and the university agreed to cover the housing in these areas allowed slum was Dr. Brazier. relocation costs for displaced families to landlords to subdivide apartments into Throughout the early 1960's, TWO new low-income housing in Woodlawn. even smaller, more crowded rental units. As many Areas, Woodlawn, organizations in the transformed from Woodlawn historically white community question populations to the roles and position predominantly black, TWO. From where it as this change started to where it is continued to occur, now. More of a the neighborhoods corporation than a began to experience community disinvestment and organization. consequently, rapid takeBecausc it deterioration ensued. established itself as Absentee landlords the legitimate voice allowed their of Woodlawn, and buildings to fall into has showed the disrepair. Local power of the people business sold low to back it at it's 36th quality good at Annual Convention, inflated prices. City TWO is now agencies cut back on recognized as a major essential public political force in services such as Chicago. education and transportation. The physical infrastructure SSJ File Photo Next Issue of South of the Woodlawn 1993, Ron Carter, (right) publisher and editor of South Street Journal Street Journal neighborhood began interviewing Dr. Leon Finney (center) during a march in Woodlawn, Dr. The Kenwood to collapse. Finney is holding Jarrell, son of Carter, (left) is Jeneatte Wilson, then Oakland Community th<-\ wt-n- executive director of PUSH. Organization Fundraising Workshop for Community Organizations sources expect, how to write an The Renewal in Communities Unit ol the Community acceptable proposal and how to reach funding sources that don't Renewal Societs will present a Fundraising and (irassroo; seem to fund \our t\ pe of activit) llu- session is designed tor Fundrasing Workshop for community-based neighborhood fundraises. executive directors, board members and an\ staff or organizations to be held on Thursday, November 14th. 9:00 am volunteer involved in fundraising. - 5:00 pm at the Community Renewal Society office 332 S. The fee for the workshop is $20 for one person: $15 per person Michigan Ave. Suite 500. for each additional attendee for the same organization. For The workshop will acquaint organization with fundraising information call 312/427-4830. South Street Journal October 3 - November 20, 1996 Page 23

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