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Reviles the Black Policy racket, Tke Economic engine of tke Black community of yesterday
Once upon a time in the Black com- Black America." Policy Kings. munity, the men and woman owned the For all of the prosperity associated Nathan Thompson, spent ten years businesses, today it is owned by other with this historic migration of Black peo- documenting, interviewing, writing and ethnics for the most part. ple to the Bronzeville neighborhood, its researching the era during the 1930s and Once upon a time in the Black com- legacy is deeply rooted in Policy, the 40s. "There was a National Brotherhood munity was an economic engine in the 'numbers game' known today as the Illi- of Policy Kings that permeated nearly Black community, that financed the little nois State Lottery, but the Lottery is not every Black community in America." league baseball games to the major Ne- financing the community as it was during Explains Thompson. "Then known as the gro League. that time of the Numbers racket of Pol- nation's Black Belts. Chicago's Bron- The economic engine behind it all was icy zeville neighborhood was the "Policy the policy racket. In the 1930s, Time r The African American businessmen Capital of the World." Magazine dubbed Chicago's Bronzeville who founded and controlled this game In Kings, it sends the readers on a jour neighborhood the "Business Capital of for half a century, however, were called (Continued on page 6) Murder?" in Custody of CPD Amistad Hugh A. Parks possessions from his car. At Arrives in some point charges were made Associate Editor against him for trespassing that Frederick B. Grady 49, who died th lead to his arrested at 10:30 a.m. on April 9 either at the Chicago and was ' into custody al Chicago. Police Department's 12 dis- 12th district police station. At trict's lockup, or at Rush Presby- 1:50 a.m., he was to be bonded terian hospital. His family mem- out; but was found to be bers refuse to drop their allega- "unresponsive", according to. tions of "murder" under the cus- Dave Ballis of the Chicago Po- tody of the Chicago Police. lice Department's news bureau. Grady, a former blues and funk After Frederick B. Grady (pictured) family secured a private autopsy, with bod- Ballis said Grady while in a cell artist died of a heart attack ac- ily injuries to the head, neck, eye, and ribs, the private examiner asked. "What to by himself, had a heart attack. really happened in the cell"? questioning heart attack as reasons for hisdeath. cording to the Chicago Police His fall lead him to suffer body Department while in jail. Grady's cident report his auto was or- injuries. Freedom Schooner Amistad Coroner's office, believed that is schedule to be in Chicago family, however, believe foul dered tow by Prestige Auto According to his family mem- someone beat him while in police dock and on display at Navy play is involved due to the inju- Pound on 1913 S. Jefferson by bers, there were many wounds to ries to his body. custody. Pier beginning July 26 through th his head and body like he was On April 8 , Grady was in the Chicago Police. He later ar- August 13. A re-creation of the Grady's family, after viewing (Continued on page 12) photos from the Cook County's traffic accidents on 18th street. rived at the Pound t0 obtain his 1839 historic vessel La Amis- tad, where a group of slaves mutinied against their Spanish captors. The DuSable Museum of African American History, Inc., ComEd, the City of Chi- A Process of Protest cago and AMISTAD America, Ms. Beauty Turner Inc., announced. Featured Writer As presenting sponsor, Co- ive a thug a hug they're asking mEd is underwriting the costs .for a job not your wallet". of bringing this piece of history An organization group called to Chicago. V.O.T.E (Voices Of The Ex-offenders) and Bill Pinkney serves as Mas- other residents of the Oakland/Kenwood com- ter of Freedom Schooner Amis- munity has been protesting on a daily ritual, tad. A Chicago native, Pink- this time it was in the 4th ward, for over a ney received widespread ac- month. claim when he became the first It has become common knowledge among African American to sail solo elected officials and the construction industry around the world. He followed in Chicago about the protesting and aggressive this feat in 1999 with a six actives on the grounds of construction sites month retracing of the notori- lead by VOTE. ous Middle Passage of the Their protests can be heard in almost every American Slave Trade. neighborhood being filteran d fueled like gas. "We are very excited to have Information spread like a wildfire gathering Freedom Schooner Amistad \ community concern as it enhances; reminds exhibit in Chicago at Navy many of the legendary grapevine of the Under- Pier" said DuSable Museum ground Railroad. "We see everyone, every nationality but us President Antoinette D. Wright. working in our community." Paul spoke person "For an event that was at one for V.O.T.E said. time marginalized by histori- Many people in the community share the ans, the ship has become a vital same views as V.O.T.E., as driver-byers piece in the telling of Amer- honked the horns in support of the organization ica's history. ComEd has been of young people. a major force in promoting CJ photo by Beauty Turner On 39th Lake Park young women walking awareness of the Amistad Inci- Mark Carter (I) and Paul McKinley of V.O.T.E (Voices Of The Ex-offenders) centers Alder- their children to school, two healthy strong dent in the Chicagoland area, man Toni Preckwinkle (4) in front of her office on 46th and Drexel, addressing the lack of young black men standing in front of an off (Continued on page 13) (Continued on page 7) Page 2 July 24—August 7, 2003
by the weatherman It was historic The Unzip County Sheriff Sheahan sued all right, but.... Ice Cube, a tug? That's what the police said, as the say about most black men, in showing a criminal look-a-like. No wonder you don't hear police harassment in the other communities. - As top cop Terry Hilliard is leaving, some folks say reason to have Pat Hill as the new Police Superintend of Chicago. However, according to the Sun-Times first Deputy Police supt. Phil Cline is next in line. So much for diversity on the police force and more Ice Cube mass sus- Sheriff Michael Sheahan Judge R. Eugene Pincham Eddie Read pects. Here's something the new Top Cop Former Judge R. Eugene Pincham filed a suit in behalf of can address... Talking about Jump Out' Eddie Read against Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan saying Pat Hill Cops, Two police were seen beating two that he violated the selection process in the appointment of a new youth in the alley at 77th St. behind Hoi- director of the Cook County Board of Corrections. sted, the witness reported the detectives were officers Read said Sheriff Sheahan must follow the law on the appoint- AS Anima Sorenstam struggled to make the cut at Mackey and Price, driving the unmark police car with the ment. Where he is to appoint a person chosen from the board's the Colonial Invitational, Nia Pillson, the Swedish license plates Ml 29669. They were from the station at three finalists. Sheahan appointed Calle Baird, former head of the National Women Golf Coach and one of Sorenstam 78th and Hoisted Street. The incident happened on July Chicago police Office of Professional Standards and former as- advisors, relates to the media that the LPGA 16, at 12:20 am, as their sergent witness the police beat Women's champion may have lost her putting me- sistant pubic defender who was not part of the recommendations chanics during the second round. (Photo By: John the two youth. He can also investigate Officer Shorter, by the board. Reyes) writing up false DUI's on people. Read said the State statues requires Sheahan to pick the recom- And Cline can also address the good old boy's club with mendations of the board. Representatives of Sheahan says the parity as the police force is reportedly, 85% white, 22% recommendations are advisor and filed a motion to dismiss the t was another one of those gender black and 2% Hispanic... suit. fence-climbing comparison Read furthered questioned the Baird appointment who overseen I Word is McCormick Place executives don't want set-a- Events. side contractor Joe Williams at the table... And on the the case of Robert Russ and Latayia Hartigan killing by Chicago And it claimed another victim. Westside, Michael Clark Construction Company are police. IT was a valiant effort, building houses in Aid Ed Smith ward, but the Garfield it was courageous, it was Area Partnership has problems with the development and Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens South graceful, and a class act. with Aid. Smith not meeting with the group about the de- It was fun, educational, velopment. Word is newly elected Aid. Howard B. and West Cemetery goes to court and historic. But in the Brookins Jr. have some folks in the 21st Sonja T. Washington is leading a petition drive of families and end after reality had set in, ward upset they haven not been able to friends who have been buried in the Mt. Glenwood Memorial Annika Sorenstam said it meet with him as well. Gardens South and West. The Petitioners have filed court pro- best: "thank you" as the Improving the court system, the County ceedings in federal court before Magistrate Judge Arlander. They tears began to swell. "I'm Clerk Dorothy Brown, recently com- charge that their loved ones deserve a final resting place that is glad I did it, but this is mented for a job well done still has efficiently managed and beautifully maintained in a setting that is over my head, she said. I some decentralization problems or rip befitting dignity, serenity and order afforded to all of the de- wasn't as tough as I off the citizens; Citizens must prove to ceased who are buried there. For information call 708.730.1836. though I was." one department on the 6th to the base- The class and poise she ment department of the Daley Center by displayed earn her the re- paying $9 for records, that are already Or. Adams new head of Illinois Human BY JOHN REYES Dorothy Brown spect of many of YieT mak in their computers systems. Services address Healthcare Consortium Sports Columnist competitors, some of Dr. Leon Finney of TWO, boycott of whom had voiced opposi- Chrysler/Benz for redlining and dis- tion to her being in the field. It certainly taught criminating against Black owners cars them a lesson in tongue twisting 'politically cor- is still on.... But what Dr. Finney should rect' adjectives about her ability. know as he question the ability of Black Realistically, Annika Sorenstam can play golf working at Leon's, that they don't want 'among' men, but in reality, Annika Sorenstam to work; is that immigrants have be- cannot compete against PGA professional men come Chicago's chief source of new players. labor to buv those Chryslers andMer- To believe or assume that she can is a no brain- Rev. Leon Finney cedes Benzes. Seems like McDonald's ier, honestly, but more on this later. Hamburger College needs to get into the Ribs business as IT was exactly 6:08 P.M. on the 18th green of it does very good at hiring blacks. But as Hispanics are the arduous and unforgiving en 7,080 course of the fasting growing population in Chicago, or the U.S. for the Colonial Country Club, when Annika Soren- that matter, the Indian community is the richest ethnic stam, rolled the 18 footer in to save par for her minority, controlling over $30 billion two round 174-4 over par that brought the some- worth of wealth, according to Chirin- what inevitable end to this latest challenge be- jeev Kathuria, a GOP candidate for U tween the genders. There will be another one of S. Senator. these spectacular attempts before too long, be sure about that. Chicago-born Tina Andrews, indeed It had been 58 years since Babe Didrikson one of Hollywood's most in-demand Carol Adams, (at podium). Head of the Illinois Department of Health Zechariahs, " The Great One" she was called, screenwriters was keynote to the and Human Services, recently gave a riveting and passionate keynote last laced up some spike shoes and played Southside NAACP 49th annual Free- address about the present and strong future of the agency during the against men in a PGA TOUR Tournament. This dom fund Dinner last month May General Assembly of the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois, (HCI). More that 125 community-based providers and advocates of healthcare week here in Fort Worth, Texas, along the banks Race and Employment in the Chicago in Illinois attended the assembly which was held at the Charles Hayes of the legendary Trinity River, the scene was area: A test report of major chains that Center, 4859 S. Wabash in Chicago. (Photo on left, from (l-r), Salim Al being built for another Texas Showdown. Soren- are presently hiring whites over blacks Nurridin, Executive Director of the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois and stam, the world's No. 1-ranked woman player Greg Washington, President & CEO of the Grand Boulevard Federation). due to race. The Chicago Urban accepted a sponsor's invitation (Exemption) to League and the Legal Assistance Foun- test her skills and fortitude against the world's Tina Andrews dation of Metropolitan Chicago with Hillman's - lake Meadows top men players, and unfortunately it lasted no the support of the Joyce Foundation sponsored the testing longer than 24 hours before 'flaming' out. project conducted with black and white applicants. They "A Unique Institution" Reunion know which corporate giants are discriminating against November 1954, on a site at South 3400 block on S. Park mander, several or more police officers, public school Blacks, but for some reason are not in- Avenue. Newly designed as Lake Meadows, a combined teachers, a Jewel Food store manager, several night club forming the public. commercial and residential complex, Hillman's Finer owners, a car dealership proprietor, Labor Union Offi- Min. Darrel "Sax Preacher" Wilson is Foods Store opened its doors. cials, several supermarket grocery store owners, a foun- Chairing anew coalition We CARE/ What made this an historic event was the fact that never der and president of Taurus Flavors, Inc., and several Save The Children, which are organiz- before in the history of the highly accredited food chain deli-sandwich shop owners, including a church minister, ing for a July 4th membership drive, the had it located in an almost predominately Negro commu- several semi-prd basketball players, a United States Dept. Marcus Garvey Birthday Fest, and the nity. The late Gardner Stern, Sr., President of Hillman's of Agriculture Representative, first black wine buyer for Million Youth March; Day Of Atone- was indeed a visionary. This was proven repeatedly. Hillman's and Meat Market Managers. ment Leading groups' part of the coali- During the spring of 2001, Eddie Perkins, a former John Woodson, another former Hillmanite, after con- tion is the New Black Panther Party. Of Hillmanite, decided it was well over due to have a reun- sulting with yet another Hillmanite, Roosevelt McCarthy, Darrel "Sax offered his services to coordinate a reunion of those that Preacher" Wilson course they will be marching in the Bud ion of those who worked at the Lake Meadows store. Billinkin Parade on August 9th. The store in addition to delivering top flight service worked for Hillmann's. The first reunion-was held on th Frankie Nelson for committman, 9th ward? And Mary and quality products, spawned many persons of note September 29 of that year. The second reunion was through the years: College graduates, a bank president, a given on Sunday, September 29, 2002. On June 29, 2003, Got an Unzip, fax it, mail it, phone it, email it to; south side mayor's office, director, actors, concert or- 18 Hillmanite were present at Capt's Hard Time Dining. City Journal chestra members and musicians, a Chicago police com- And another one is in the making. July 24—August 7, 2003 Grab-barreling or diversity or strategy; BLACKS Lawsuit Seeking higher elected office seeks Congressman Bobby Rush The poll conducted in mid- may have pulled the plug on April, ask leading questions on any new Black political leader- the U.S. Senate race, to fillth e ship in Illinois with his recent seat being vacated by GOP $30 million. endorsement of millionaire in- Senator Peter Fitzgerald focus- vestor M. Blair Hull for U.S. ing on (no longer candidates) Senate. His action was ques- John Daley, Mayor Daley's in damages tioned by Rev. Jesse Jackson brother and former governor Sr., that can reflect a flurry of Edgar. pre-election activity for Black The pollsters only compared unity, and may be concern for the name of Edgar as a winner as death Rush decision, Jackson said on Carol Mosely Braun for President against democratic opponents. Cliff Kelly WVON radio talk show. State Senator Barack Obama who Photo by Final Call Even more, based on a line of ques- first announced his intentions to run, Aaron Patterson lawsuit tions conducted by a research firm for pollster could not pronounce his name includes law enforcers that the 2004 election, most voters would correctly and did not include Joyce conspired him in a wrong- believe this election year is bad timing Washington former Lt. Governor can- ful conviction and false didate in the line up for the second imprisonment that cost for a new president of the U.S. States. inmate him 17 years of his life Even with the president approval rating highest office in Illinois. slipping to 54%. The questions centered But all ready giving the presidential CHICAGO (FinalCall.com)- viction and false imprisonment. on President Bush with no mentioned of race emotions; black issues have raised "This lawsuit is an action in di- Convicted of double murder in a contestant (republican nor democ- noise in the media by candidates not rect response to being terrorized 1986 and pardoned on the basis ratic), and his approval rating as presi- appearing at the NAACP convention. in our own city," former death of innocence by former Republi- dent with the overall focus on the war. With two Black candidates in both row inmate Aaron Patterson told can Governor George Ryan on With the states high for Republicans races, the question raised will they a room full of reporters explain- January 10, 2003, Mr. Patterson and Democrats, the Democratic has merely divided the Black vote for im- ing that his unjust imprisonment Rev. Al Sharpton claims he was unlawfully de- eight (8) candidates running, two are President pact or a sign of diversity in the section had cost him 17 years of his life. tained and interrogated by retired African Americans, former among candidates. Mr. Patterson's federal law- Area 2 Chicago Police Lt. Jon Ambassador and U.S. Sen. Washington responded suit, filed by the People's Law Burge, former CPD Sgt. John Carol Moseley-Braun from by saying, Blacks run- Office, seeks at least $30 million Byrne and several other officers Chicago and Alfred Charles ning for office should in compensatory damages from using torture techniques that "Al" Sharpton Jr., President not be questioned when the City of Chicago, the Chicago "shock the conscience," forcing of Nat'l Action Network running for the same Police Department (CPD) and him to confess to the murders of from New York. Their can- race. "No one is ques- the Cook County State's Attor- Rafaela and Vincent Sanchez. didacy could in effect give tioned other nationality ney's Office, among others. The suit claims that the offi- diversity and a political running for the office of "This is our way of sending a cers were given leads early on strategy to up lift the Black the same ethnicity." message to the system, digging that other individuals committed turn out, while others see it Washington told mem- in their pockets," he said with his the murders and, regardless to as just grab-barreling to the bers of the Black Politi- attorneys looking on. that, officer Burge told one sus- status of an Apollo Theater cal Convention of Illi- He alleges that they conspired pect that he "really wanted to get crowd on amateur night, as Former Lt. Gov. candidate State Senator nois that she is a candi- against him in a wrongful con- one commentary points out. Joyce Washington, Barack Obama for (Continued on page 5) for U.S. Sen. U.S. Senate (Continued on page 4)
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IF WE DON'T HAVE IT. ( Chicago Southside NAACP , You DON'T NEED IT! General membership meeting DISCOUNT WITH THIS COOPIIN on Sat. July 26, 2003, At 11;00 am ASH ABOUT OUR 1001 RENTAL at the Southside headquarters at the QBG Bldg. Community Hall (U.S. Post Office annex/formerly Jewel Food Store WE DO HOME REMODELING! 800 E. 78th St., Chicago, "NO JOB TOO SMALL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! OR TOO LARGE" Officers ANY HOME REPAIR President Rev. Dorris Roberts, 1st Vice President Rev. Dr. Byron McCoy, 2nd Vice President Mr. Curtis Roy, 7350 S. HALSTED 3rd Vice President Ms. Josephine Fulton, Secretary Dr. Jean Odom, Treasurer Mr. Lawrence Covington, (773)483-7444 Assistant Treasurer Mr. Sylvester Baker, Parliamentarian Mrs. Betty Seastrong Page 4 July 24—August 7, 2003 Political Insights The race for higher office The minority 952,089 (Continued from page 3) ment says, "We have a record date for all of Illinoisans, of advocacy and accomplish- when questioned on her ment on behalf of the people Voters of Chicago position for a black and families of Illinois who cided agenda. desperately need a strong to stay home. Nearly one million All candidates Braun, voice on their behalf in the U. n reflecting back ©n the April voters chose not to vote for Richard Obama and Washington S. Senate," 1, 2003 Aldermanic run-off M. Daley or either of the alterna- I were part of a survey in The initial challenge of Braun election for the few participating tives. Although Daley won reelec- the selection for a Mayor wards, the abysmal voter turn-out tion by 78% of the votes cast and Sharpton is their lacking of Chicago, as they nor- of approximately 33 It certainly was not a mandate. behind in raising funds and mally offered a progres- percent does got bode By Jesse Evans The minority rule concept ap- must raise $1 million by Sep- sive alternative all shied tember to receive matching well for African plies again, where as the over- away from 2003 mayoral Political activist spilt on federal funds. They must raise Americans and mi- whelming majority did not election. And Rev. Sharp- a minimum of $5,000 in indi- norities that promote their choice for president, vote. Doesn't it arouse one's ton was a candidate for vidual contribution in 20 states and support political but encourage diversity curiosity as what the results mayor of New York City, according to Bruce Crosby a empowerment. The would have been if the election traveling to Chicago did with Blacks running for supporter of Braun. percentage was very had been held after Daley's ar- not address the 2003 However, among democratic similar to the Febru- tistic rendering on ;the Meigs the same higher office mayors race in Chicago. insiders, Braun, Rep. Dennis ary 25, Chicago Mu- Field runways? The candidates still are Kucinich (D-Ohio) and Rev. nicipal election. The prevailing question how- Lu Meyers Bruce Crosby building their campaign Sharpton are sought to pull out Let's briefly exam- ever, is why did approximately with Sharpton 's working on the from the ground up and of the race based on an unoffi- ine the possible fall- 67% of registered voters jstay campaign, says Braun campaign must distinguish them- cial poll that indicated their out from such a low home? who has no per- selves from each other as insist... "The last place status. voter turnout. How can we attract the silent well as pump up the black sonal stake in candidates must Firstly, it sets the stage for majority back into the political Braun and Sharpton support- vote in lei of denouncing the Democratic design their "minority rule. For example, in the process, when the Chicago Bioard of ers do not see the likely hood the Bush administration. Party's struc- messages to em- 21st ward where there are well over Elections systematically disquali- of dividing the vote among But money is the key to tures is the power distressed Blacks. Knowing that there is 43,000 registered voters, more than fied thousands of eligible voters sworn foe of the 31,000 voters in said ward elected from participating in the peti|ion getting their message out. communities. no miscalculate assuming that to stay home April 1 st arid thus not nominating process for William On the senate race, the Democratic Carol would ad- Blacks will "stay" loyalty to vote for anyonelEach of the four 'Doc' Walls for Clerk of Chicago? campaign chest of both Party to address dress these is- Democratic Party in a blink of an eye with an average of wards involved in the Alderfhanic Tlie Board arrogance, ruled t|iat Obama ($1.4 million) and the straightfor- sues in this elec- Washington (over 93%, simply because they run-off had similar percentages in th^se eligible voters inactive (file ward issues. tion. regards to no-shows. because they had ftot voted vf ithin $300,000) has raised have nowhere else to "go," not more money than Braun ($250,000) and Sharp- with Trent Lott and the White Man's Party. Taking this the past two years ton ($54,000). analysis a step fur- and their sijjma- Crosby insists in the face of the attacks on Obama insist his campaign is built not on mil- Affirmative Action as well as in Chicago sys- ther and looking at grand total of turf s were there- lions of dollars, but on millions of Illinois work- tematically locking out African Americans. back to the May- 1,436,286 ...only 484,197.. fore ruled ineligi- ing families and poor people whose struggles "The candidates will design their messages to oral race the num- cast ballots ..952,089 voters ble and removed are being ignored by the Bush Administration. empower distressed communities. Carol would bers tell a some- from rfie petitions. in this city "What is clear from our financial report that address these issues in this election. what startling story, This is abotit the decided to stay home. we will have the resources to take that message At the same time Lu Meyers says Sharpton, quite the contrary most absurd po- to every corner of this state." said Obama, who who has no personal stake in the Democratic to what some media sources would litical madness I have ever wit- is chairman of the Senate Health and Human Party's structures is the accountability foe of the have one to believe. The Chicago nessed in recent years. Services Committee. Democratic Party to address the straight forward Board of Elections as of Feb. 1, n We as African American^ and However, one long time supporter of Obama issues. 2003 tabulated total registered vof- disadvantaged people of color must suggest that if his opponent Hull, comes up with The question remains with no noble black ers at grand total of 1,436,286 of j I find a way to move progressively the money that is where he will lend his support. leadership such as Jackson or Louis Farrakhan which only 484,197 came Out to forward or get left behind in fhis Which is the sign of Cong. Rush backing M. making an endorsement in the presidential race, cast ballots and vote for the major- new millennium. Blair Hull in the US Senate race. and Rush endorsing Hull can give a mix mes- ity and other offices. Math indicates If you have an idea or suggestion, A sign that could hamper Obama black base. sage for the Black community to talk up the that 952,089 voters in this city de- let me hear from you. Obama not commenting on Rush endorse- vote.
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those cases that could make comments on the pending litigation. State's At- torney Rich- have exonerated Mr. Pat- In support of Mr. Patterson, was Rev. Death roll lawsuit ard Devine . terson. Becoming the Oscar Walden Jr., who contends he was (Continuedfrom page 3) "We will State's Attorney in 1996, unlawfully imprisoned in 1952 and served sion of evidence, failure to vigorously the suit further reads that 14 years for the rape of a White woman. Patterson." investigate police officer defend our Mr. Devine "used his in- He said that police bent his fingers back prosecutors fluence and decision- while beating him, forcing him to confess The complaint claims that Mr. Patterson misconduct and public against was suffocated with a plastic typewriter defamation of his charac- these alle- making power to continue to the crime he didn't commit. cover, beaten about his body and threat- ter. He further sues the gations." the wrongful conviction Gov. George Ryan also pardoned Rev. ened with a gun. It also claims that Mr. City of Chicago and the and imprisonment" of Mr. Walden in January based on his innocence, Patterson's co-defendant, Eric Caine, suf- Cook County State's At- Patterson. expunging him of the conviction. fered a ruptured eardrum in an attack by torney's Office for upholding de facto poli- John Gorman, spokesman for the Cook Nathson Fields, a fellow inmate with Mr. officer Raymond Madigan during interro- cies and practices that foster such alleged County State's Attorney's Office, said in a Patterson during his confinement, was also gation, resulting in Mr. Caine's signing of victimization of countless incarcerated in- June 27 statement, "After Mr. Devine be- in attendance at the press conference. Re- a false statement implicating Mr. Patterson. dividuals. came State's Attorney in late 1996, the of- leased May 9 on a $100,000 bail posted by Mr. Patterson accuses Cook County Mr. Devine was a lawyer during the time fice took the position that the three-year Mr. Patterson, Mr. Fields argues that he State's Attorney Richard Devine, former of Mr. Patterson's incarceration. The suit statute of limitations on any events at Area was unlawfully arrested by CPD, wrongly Office of Professional Standards Director claims he was retained, over the years, by 2 had long since run. We will vigorously convicted of and served 18 years—11 on Gayle Shines and CPD Superintendent the City of Chicago to represent officers defend our prosecutors against these alle- death row—for a double murder. Terry Hillard of being involved in a cover- Burge and Byrne in other torture cases and gations." up of his innocence and torture by suppres- accuses him of withholding evidence in The City of Chicago and CPD refused to
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zeville landmarks including the Rosen- Historical and political activist Prof. wald Building, Metropolitan Community Timuel Black said of Kings, "pioneering, Church, and most notably the Palm Tav- exciting chronicle of part of the social cul- ern, all recently saved from the wrecking ture, economic and political history of Kings the policy ball. Black life in Chicago. As Prof. Robert Mr. Thompson said, what Kings por- Weems Jr., says it fills a major void in the traits is the potential of the Black dollars historiography of Black Chicago. Meticu- and the indirect . "We have proven what lously researched." we can do"
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City Journal Photo John "Wood" Woodson, (I) a long community activist said, "You don't have to be black t read this long awaited book, "Kings" by Nathan Thompson , "Just be able to read. This tells the mostly un- known facts concerning Black Policy Barons and so-called Black Gangster dating back surprisingly many, ;many years
(Continued from page I) "You don't have to be black to read the ney of the largest Black-owned and oper- recently published long awaited book ated business enterprise in the world, Pol- "Kings" by Mr. Thompson, said John icy was responsible for the rebirth of the "Woody" Woodson. "Just be able to Negro Baseball League, the career of box- read." ing great Joe Louis, and much to do with Woodson said the book is a highly his- Chicago's celebrated jazz legacies. torically reached information book tells In the book Kings, it describes a histori- the mostly unknown facts concerning cal fact finding in the form of a novel. Black policy Barons and so-called Black Ziff A. Sistrunk (above front) School Museum in Kansas City, Mo. And will In 1952 the Chicago Mob, led by legen- Gangsters dating back surprisingly many, of Film, Inc., The Dick Allen Fan club of end the tour in Cooperstown, New York dary mobsters Sam "Mooney" Giancana many years.. Chicago announce The Ziff A. Sistrunk for Hall of Fame Museum induction ser- and Tony "Joe Batters" Accardo, took Mr. Thompson is a Chicago native and School of Film, Inc. and the Dick Allen vice, July 26-28, 2003. over the racket with the assassination of freelance writer who has written for the fan club of Chicago has co sponsor this Traveling in an old 1963 Greyhound Policy King Ted Roe who had succeeded Chicago Defender, City Journal (South yearly event for the past two years, rais- bus, decked and dressed in 1940's and Chicago's legendary Ed Jones of the Jones Street Journal) newspapers, Source maga- ing enough money to allow 60 Illinois 50's tailored Zoot suits, the group will brothers. zine, presently writes a monthly column students to attend the National Baseball recapture moment loss forever by playing Roe's murder followed one U.S. Senate for the Lakefront Outlook newspaper, and Hall of Fame Museum induction service local athletics in an historic Negro league investigation and preceded another. In is a Technical Services Librarian with in Cooperstown, new York. style baseball game, using the old color- 1950, Senator Estes Kefauver led a com- Baker & McKenzie. Each year youth from public housing ful Negro league uniforms of each city to mittee on a nationwide investigation into He has been featured on NBC5 News, in Illinois gather together to share sports highlight the event. crime and interstate commerce known as MSNBC.com, FOX32 News in Walter experiences with each other. This year's Tour Cities: Indianapolis, Indiana, the Kefauver Committee Hearings. In Jacobson's Perspective, and is featured in th event promises to be unlike any other in (ABC,s), Nashville, Nashville (Red Sox), 1958 Senators McClellan and Bobby Ken- the documentary Oasis on 47 Street. The sports. This program will presents an Birmingham, Ala. (Black Barons), At- nedy led an investigation into Improper Story of the Palm Tavern, produced for opportunity for these youth to participate lanta, Ga. (Black Cracker), Washington Activities in the Labor and Management Northwestern University's Medill School in a video documentary/Oral history of DC, (Elite Giants) Pittsburgh, Pa. Field and questioned some of Chicago's of Journalism. Additionally, he is con- the Nationals Negro League. (Crawfords), Phil. Pa (Stars), New York mobsters about the Roe assassination. In sulted by historic preservation and civic After the seventy-fourth All-Star City (Brooklyn Giants), Baltimore, Ma. 1974 the Illinois State Lottery was born. groups, he's a consultant to film director Game 60 Illinois student athletics will (Black Sox). Thompson brings this important, ob- Spike Lee on the Joe Louis Story, and is tour the south, playing 10 baseball games Players will be available for dailies, scured history to life with KINGS, the often quoted in local newspapers regard- in 10 days tracing the tracks of the Na- and live feeds. result of more than ten years of personally ing issues associated with historic Bron- tional Negro league form Chicago to Goal is to raise over $2,500 for uni- driven research. KINGS, chronicles the zeville. Cooperstown. forms outfits. For information call Mr. rise and fall of the Policy Racket, and the As an activist Mr. Thompson has been a The group will kick off the tour with a Sistrunk at 773-671-2865. rise and fall of Bronzeville's golden era. driving force in the saving of many Bron- visit to the Negro League Hall of fame
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with pepper spray as well and allegedly hit $90,000 bond, $9,000 to walk. with police patrons. Monday Morning bright and early like a A Process of Protest Gwendolyn Gibbs suffer from stomach working shift V.O.T.E was back at work (Continued from page 1) pain, vomiting profoundly after inhaling a full protesting the construction sites, and Preck- blast of the pepper spray, she also suffer from winkle office. This time it was more people, white semi-high-rise tenement building black and blue bruise on her left thigh from young and old and in-between asking for looking across at the crew working at the where CPD allegedly hit her with a patron. Jobs and a town hall meeting and very or- construction site, and farther down two Reportedly an officer injured in the scuffle ganized, no profanity, just a simply chat was young men sitting on a concrete slab staring, that lead to the arrest of four; Perry Benson 46, lead by McKinley. while a mature looking janitor water the with an $8,000 bond and suffered from chest "What do we want?" grass in front of the Judge Slater Senior pains; Allen Benson 21; Eddie E. Nash 32, "Jobs" Building. A brand new community sprouting $1000 bond, $100 to walk. Then it was Joseph "When do we want them? Watkins 50, charged with aggravated Battery up right in front of their eyes. "NOW!" Long time resident Luscious Delanny of the Kenwood community said, "Don't get me wrong, I agree with what they are trying to Congratulations City Journal, do, but why the construction site? Is that the place to demand jobs?" And Ron Carter on the revamped paper. The protest was on what VOTE says are the massive violations of the federal HOPE IV/Section 3 project involving the CHA Transformation Plan for public housing (Wells/Madden Park Developments), well on-going concern of systematic abuse of the Barack Obama federal resources, and the ongoing displace- ment and regentrification of lower income State Senator residents currently living in the historic Bronzeville community. Illinois 13th Another young man said. "I know they need roofs over their heads, and food in their babies Senate District, mouths, and if this is going to bring a brighter CJ photo by Beauty Turner Joseph Watkins a prominent outspoken picture to the issue, then I see nothing wrong spoke person for VOTE was arrested for alleg- with it. Doit!" edly assaulting a police officer, with a From the background a thunderous echoing $90,000 bond. After careful consideration sound of voices came from around the cor- from the Department of Correction Watkins ner. Men, women, children and babies in was released. strollers marched as they chatted. "What do Back out on bail, he was present at another we want?' V.O.T.E spoke-person McKinley protest, arrested again. asked. "While in jail I had time to reflect." Watkins "Jobs!" The crowd of 100 people chatted said. "Mainly of those that say they are in support of us, when the time for them to Democratic back. show it, they are no where around." "When do we want them?" McKinley con- "But I am going to keep on fighting for the Candidate for tinues. "Now!" the protesters reply. As the protest swirled around to 41 St. and U.S. Senator * Ellis now with a caravan of police they con- Mary Steward, an owner of a construction tinued to the next site at 51st Greenwood. company, and director of the Mid-South In the 2004 There again they sited a lack of black work- Planning and Development Commission ers on the job. said. "We hired two of their men who didn't Democratic Another construction site, posted a sign, come to work until only on payday, plus "No hiring on site. Go to 4th ward alder- they didn't even know how to read a ruler, or Primary man's Office to apply for jobs.' use a hammer or hold a ladder," Paid for Obama Illinois. Our report is or/will be file with the Board of Elections "Aid. Toni Preckwinkle gets the people Leroy Square a contractor in the commu- hire and she's the one who's in charge of nity at the present let it be known that he selling the lots," McKinley said. agree with Steward concerning the other The crowd marched to the fourth Ward workers out of V.O.T.E, pointing out he hired NOW O N S ALE!! Office and confronted her. John Hill, a third year apprentice from State- Preckwinkle stood out front when about way Garden and Ricky Moore, apprentice from Part of the Solution, 321 E. 79th, Sirius Books, 5206 S. Harper 50 of the protestor came into her office un- IDA B Wells both Square and Steward praise Underground Bookstore 1727 E. 87th, Heritage Books 1135 W. Granvilie announced. these two young men work. McKinley confronted her and asked her, One of the protestor said after hearing the Afrocentric Books 47th King Dr./ State & Van Buren, Centuries & Sleuths, "What do you have against Black men?" remarks responded. ""Isn't that what the $35 1479 W. Madison, Forest Park, BronzevilleOnline.com "What do we want?" He asked. "Jobs!" million dollars Hope VI grant is for to help his reporters replied. "We want to be able to train the residents?" " KINGS., fills a major void in the pieces oj Chicago history.. I was over- take care of our families just like you." As Preckwinkle made an attempt to leave historiography of Black whelmed with pride in We want to be able to have homes, food and in her gold van, a gathered around her vehi- Chicago. Meticulously re- I the strength of these other basic necessities, cle where it could not move. searched." Black men." Alderman Preckwinkle refused to have a About ten police tried to get the large -Prof. Robert Weems Jr., U/ -Harold Lee Rush Jr., meeting at that time with them. crowd to move away from the van, one offi- MO.-Columbia- Chicago radio "All they want to do is embarrass Black cer grabbed Joseph Watkins one of the lead veteran- politicians, we had a meeting with this group organizers for V.O.T.E and tried to restrain "... pioneering., exciting "I too share great re- before. They are thugs, two of them are drug him by spraying pepper spray in his eye. chronicle of part of the so- spect for Nathan dealers," Aid Preckwinkle revealed to the Watkins took off running in pain with Police cial culture, economic and Thompson's work on Policy.." press. in full pursuit after him, as the crowd ran political -Warner Preckwinkle went on to explain the proc- behind police. In the mist of the commotion history of Black life in Chi- Saunders, ess of securing Hope VI jobs. two young women protesting got sprayed cago.. " -Tim D. Black, NBC 5 News- Professor Emeritus, Social Sciences, City Colleges of Chicago- "... KINGS...fills in missing Kings The True Story of Chicago's Policy Kings and Numhers Racketeers, An Informal History * More than 100 pictures By NATHAN THOMPSON ISBN: 0-9724875-0-6 512 pgs/
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SSJ Photo Beauty Turner and the Negro vote,. The Bankroll Behind the rebirth of the Negro BatebattLtuyu&and Marching with VOTE, Gwendolyn Gibbs suffer from stomach pain, vomiting profoundly after the career of boxing greatyoe-Louv inhaling a full blast of the pepper spray, she also suffer from black and blue bruise on her left Architects of the BusuufsCapihUt>fBlMJcA»urk*> and hosts to the Stars. The Founda- tion of the Illinois State Lottery PUBLISHER'S PERSPECTIVE VOTE & The Noble
his editorial is dedicated to the best movie of this decade. Braveheart! And VOTE (Voice Of The Ex-offenders). As William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) a man who turned down the throne to defend his faith that Scotland would be free. VOTE is sitting no compromising in the injustice as Bravehearts. The Lord says he can get me out of this mess, but he's pretty sure you 'refu * *ed!—Stephen As Malcolm X points out, dieing peacefully, with No- vocain running down their mouths. With the worst times of Black people in America, from the non-present of ownership of gas stations to the War in Iraq and in be- tween the mass imprisonment of Black men, or the mass elimination of them. A national tragedy Stevie Wonder sings about. The 1400's in Scotland, leaders were called Nobles. The legacy of the movie "Braveheart" and Sir William Wallace struggle was not the fear of battle, but rather the trust of noble leaders with their dis- torted selfish gain. Unfortunately there are noble- men today, compromising be- hind close doors. Grass root organizers that has turned into "Weeds." Its not that leadership deserves to be criticized or hon- ored, but in the black commu- Ron Carter nity where Richard M. Daley is A stunning paint of William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson). Congressman Danny Davis center with members Publisher & Editor the best organizer of Black lead- ership, there needs to be some deserved criticism around nature of VOTE. leadership has not got serious about providing jobs, edu- fortunately ; the ploy to keep 69% of the voters from voting. Confirming scenes in the Braveheart movie, that 'old cation, and basic services for all our people, "Especially tury Vote in VOTE with all of it is protesting and strong-arm tactics timers longed-for days of unrestricted accountability, in parity to the resources others have, from cutting lawns around City has is a guiding principle for leadership. — Especially with exception of one of the oldest political organization to owning the gas stations and the storefronts in the com- The Chic when leadership such as Dorothy Tillman claims, after in Chicago, the Task Force for Black Political leaded by munity. with 21st G her last election victory claiming, "We have a machine." Bob Starks. Many nobles have meet with members of Carter said. "We've been beating our drums, asking for that their fu The 'machine' identification is like competing brands VOTE, Black Contractors United, Congressmen Danny police review boards, more jobs, better housing and being the most su< of soda drinks made by the same Corporation, there is Davis and Jesse Jackson Jr. Elzie Higginbottom, State accepted. We are not shutting up." close associ usually little difference, especially when it comes out of Rep. Lu Jones and others. And many report to the powers VOTE was formed in 2002. The group model is no dif- Century Vo the same pop machine. they have the youth under control, but will not embraced ference than those before them, questioning injustice "by As in the This suggest that we must change our habits and politi- them publicly trying to derail them. any means necessary." more bravel cians frequently act to protect the machine at the expense In spite of VOTES' aggressive tactics, they do not have They continued to attend and intimidate meetings, the elected offi( of the public. much of a choice. — Their argument is that the present white majority as well as the Blacks that sat at the door. organizatior History proves that new leadership is going to happen leadership has failed them. Paul Watkins a member of VOTE stormed and demonstrated on Gov. Blagojevich, gan, a natioi regardless if it's Nelson Mandela, Adolph Hitler, Martin VOTE changed his remarks to Rev. Jackson from "There Rev. Jackson, Rev. Meeks, Chicago Defender and con- Mass Destn Luther King Jr., George W. Bush, Jesse Jackson, Richard is a new sheriff in town", to "we" are 'the only Sheriff in struction sites. Perhaps s Daley, VOTE, or even Jesus Christ himself. town." In the movie Braveheart it was Bruce the next King of need to nou The premise of Chicago's Black and White leadership "We did not create the crumbling community we are Scotland actions double-crossed Wallace, which turned a solid tree labeling VOTE as gang bangers (or any black youth that forced to grow up in.' Watkins says; "We did not choose him in to England that lead to his death by torture. lawn mowe is of ill character) is like a racist white prison guard, pull- the economics, nor the drugs to be the economic engine, The last time a group of youth took action was the 21st grass prote< ing the switch for an execution. Elected officials have nor the sports and rap music to be our role models to suc- Century Vote, based out of the Englewood community, called on the FBI, the State's Attorney Office, and the ceed". former and present street organizations. Before them it Chicago Police to do what they can to stop the aggressive Mark Carter, another leader of VOTE, noted that current was the Black Panther Party. The attack on VOTE is un-
JLJETT-EXVS Langston Hughes, Lena Home, Jackie Robinson, John H. among many, included, Uncle Toms and Johnson, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Nate Clay, Charles, Meggs, Harris Hatcher, Smith, "Chuck" Bowen, Charles Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, the late Davis, Stewart, "Robinson, Dear Editor Bishop Louis Ford and John E. Woodson, to name a few. Hunt, Richards, Mosley, So time ago the Chicago Defender, Columnist Vernon All those latter day so-called degreed Black Revolutionar- Dales, Clark, Brown, Sims, Jarrett wrote a very compelling article regarding black peo- on the scene today, should be ashamed of themselves for Hicks, Simpson, Jackson, ple's ancestors and what they had to committing such a dastardly, (I Thompson, Turner, Grant, do for survival. Thanks to Jarrett think) sacrilegious act in changing Lewis, Chambers, Bowman, for bringing this issue down their names from a perceived white Myers, Patterson, Hawkins, front—irregardless of the fact that slave masters to something African Williams, Bowen, Henderson, everything is "in the book", as the or Islamic. Oh yes, it's in the book Edwards, Mason, Wilson, late Harold Washington. and a documented fact that Black Harper, Perry, Allen, Brooks, Ingenious does not aptly describe West African Chieftains were the Martin, Phillips, Woodson, most of the black ancestors during ones mainly responsible for slavery Hopkins, Lee, Miller, Parkers, their times of enslavement. As in both North and South America to Scott, Hall, Gray, Evens, Jarrett pointed out in his column, the Spanish—not the so-called White Campbell, Shaw, Tillman, we should never refer to all those European who came on the scene Taylor, etc. etc.. who did not choose to become mar- much later. Today in the Sudan Arab Sincerely tyrs during that time in history as Muslims are still dealing with as- "Uncle Tom". Of course it's true pects of slavery. some did in fact run; to the white John E. Woodson slave master all the going-on The official U.S. census reports of amongst the slaves such as those 1860 declared only a small minority who reported on John Brown at of whites owned slaves. The same Harpers Ferry eventually causing report in 1830 cited 3,775 free Lu his death and his determined fol- blacks owned 13,740 black slaves. Dear Editor; lowers. In June 1835, the Fifth National Negro Convention recommended A flash back on the past. There is no radio station that I Now, either directly or indirectly, that blacks remove the word listen to as much as I do WVON because I don't believe most all native born Negroes owe "African" from the titles of their or- there is any station doing as much for the advancement of their existence to those so-called ganizations and discontinue referring Blacks as WVON. When I am at home, the radio station I "Uncle Toms" and the others. fteifl^t * wtssew l 3 to themselves as "colored". listen to most is WVON. When I am driving I listen most to Were it not for them, today, such WVON. I recall listening during the time of the celebration persons of color, some widely A rf *h Bhk R The Carter C. Woodson, book "Free Negro Owners of Slaves in the of the 40th Anniversary. To have had a person as out- known, would not be around. I'm standing as Lu Palmer to be a part of the history of WVON talking about the lies of Vernon Jarrett, Oprah Winfrey, Mi- United States 1830" listed names and addresses or free blacks who owned slaves. Among those listed was George I thought his name should have been mentioned at some chael Jordan, the late Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and point. I can't say that it wasn't, but since I listen to 'WVON Duke Ellington. The noted scientist, Dr. George W. Carver, C. Washington of Washington, D.C. Other surnames r_ Seat Belts: A freedom curtailed by the i Insurance Companies or the Government Weeds Community Insurance Center Inc, .Contribution $300.00 Allstate Insurance Company, Contribution $1,000.00 Byrne & Company Insurance Contribution $2,500.00 To: Blagojevich their li- n many to minimize their own risk cense for not I states, there are laws have worked on the American psyche complying with any of that mandate motorcycle helmets, safety to create a nation of wimps who are afraid these laws, even though no one has been belt use, child safety seats, driving without to take risks." hurt nor no property damaged. cell phones, or sober driving. However, Gov. Blagojevich said at the Shouldn't it be up to the individual to de- Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich signed into law signing of the legislation with hundreds of termine their risk and decide whether to three new traffic safety bills, for Illinois families and law enforcement officials. have insurance? States have literally man- which - according to the National Trans- "There is nothing more important than the dated that the public have to give some of portation Safety Board (NTSB) - will make safety of our families and together we have their money to insurance companies should Illinois the first state in the nation to enact to do all that we can to protect them," He they wish to drive a car. all three provisions in the same year. added the new laws will help to prevent an Since when does government have the With motor vehicle crashes as the leading estimated 166 deaths and another 4,394 right to tell the public how to spend their cause of death up to 37 years of age in Illi- injuries caused by car accidents resulting in money? Couldn't the public allow the risk nois, the new law is claimed to help ensure a total economic savings of $307 million." of self-insurance ? the safety of families as they drive to and Of all the elected and public officials pre- The whole concept behind the insurance from work, school, and home. sent at the signing and endorsing the law, industry is "you lose, I play". The volun- The laws are worthy ways of reducing the people that would benefit the most sav- tary customers are minimizing their per- risk for both the individual and for the in- ings; Insurance companies, were not pre- sonal risk of damage. Not to protect the surance company. But F. B. Knight, Cur- sent. assets of insurance companies. mudgeon-in-Residence at the Attila the Knight reports that, for the insurance Insurance companies encourage the be- Hun School of Management questions the industry itself, there is the need to minimize haviors through discounts as they do with underhanded agenda of the insurance in- the risk of paying out money for losses. So, non-smokers and non-drinkers for life in- dustry efforts to reduce their risk lobbying these insurance companies have their own surance. The public is encouraged to avoid of governments to pass laws that favor programs to minimize risk, and some of the the simple risks of life. /oice Of The Ex-offenders). them. actions they take to minimize their risk are When the United States was started, it Illinois Bill 50 allows law officers to stop to the detriment of the American people. was all about risk. Knight points out the le latest since the dismantle of 21st Cen- and ticket drivers for not wearing seat belts; "The old American risk-taking values founding fathers gambled their lives and 1 the year before 5,000 of them marched Senate Bill 52 increases the age of children have been nearly destroyed. We sit back fortunes to ensure that people could take , as they stepped up to show leadership. to be restrained in booster seats from 4 to 8; and accept this usurpation of our right to risks and follow their heart's dream. Taking Jrban League was compelled to work and Senate Bill 58 prohibits teen drivers risk. Too many of us would trade our free- risks is what made this country great. y Vote, but backed away after threats from carrying more than one other teenage doms for safety. This just isn't the Ameri- Freedom is risk. Insurance is in the busi- I would end. Elzie Higginbottom, one of passenger in the car for the first six months can way." ness of risk. ful Black Developers in Chicago and a after receiving their license. f Mayor Daley stepped and embrace 21st When it comes to influencing legislatures Illinois will receive $31 million by the fed- lortly thereafter their were no more. Knight, claims he is not advocating risk to pass laws demanding that people reduce eral government for traffic safety related ie Braveheart, one can expect to see taking to the point of stupidity, although their risk, government has step over the projects, but since the government took out 5 of VOTE, more Noble leaders and allowing such does tend to improve the line. Laws should not make people do the some of the risk by passing the seat belt who once were grass root now avoiding gene pool. Advocating the freedom for peo- insurance industry's bidding, but they can legislation, maybe the insurance companies :h as VOTE, and Benton Harbor, Michi- ple to make their own decisions, informed make the risks of not doing so too high to who would benefit the most financially in agedy lost in the search for Weapons of or not, about what risks they are willing to bear for most people. the savings of lives, should pay the govern- & shoulder. Another group of insurance industry en- ment instead of the candidates. i of the nobles will realize that they "Iran a business for more than three gendered laws are those that require you to the grass, convert to a pretty flower or years. I could accept that level of risk, and have a type of insurance. Auto insurance F. B. Knight, Curmudgeon-in-Residence at l a weed, or VOTE needs to get the it was my choice to do so. Others would laws affect the most people. Many states the Attila the Hun School of Management. t before the weeds devastate the whole never take a chance like that. That is their require you to carry insurance to keep your He can be reached for questions at their own self-interest. choice. " Knight went on to say, "It is my license or register a car. fbk@akawordsmith. com belief that the insurance industry's attempts Drivers may get a ticket and points on
have done should write them a letter or send them a card to support the community's vision to develop Bronzeville letting them know how much we appreciate them. What do into an internationally significant African American heri- you think? tage tourism destination? Webb Evans, president I remember as a member of the Economic Development United American Progress Association Committee for MSP&DC several years ago, how the com- munity planned to have Bronzeville ready as a tourism des- tination in time for the World's Series at Cominsky Park in No Meetings for Mid-South 2003. Check out this news story that reflects the current Dear Editor; conditions in Bronzeville in 2003. Chicago Tribune j U.S. As a founding member of the Mid South Planning & De- Cellular all aglow, but poverty in shadows velopment Commission (MSP&DC) a decade ago, I am ex- tremely concerned that the community-based, civic engage- Virtually, ment organization that was created by indigenous commu- Harold L. Lucas nity leadership to implement the "Restoring Bronzeville" Plan has not convened a monthly public meeting this year. We welcome your comments on the contents of this editorial, Even Ray Charles can now see that lower income African as well as your opinions on stories in this issue. We publish American residents are systematically being displaced, letters in this column and reserve the right to edit them for while the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and other length, clarity and brevity. Please include your name, well connected developers are rapidly rebuilding upscale community and city in which you live. housing on south State Street and all over Bronzeville that July 24—August 13,2OO3 the current lower income residents cannot afford. Volume 10 Number 10 The rapid regentrification of Bronzeville is on a fast tract and leadership from MSP&DC is not saying anything about is published by Jarrell Communications Inc., it.. Has the leadership of MSP&DC been bought off by IIT, via South Street Journal much and didn't hear anything said about him. I assumed established politicians and down developers? Ron Carter, Editor and Publisher, There is a glaring need for MSP&DC, concerned local Dwight McConnell; Assoc. Publisher, thing was said. We can never let the name of Lu Palmer Associate Editor, Hugh A. Parks come as General McArthur stated when he said " Old elected officials and a local candidate seeking the U.S. Sen- Staff Reporter; Darrell Robinson, ldiers never died they just fade way." ate seat in Illinois to convene a Town Hall meeting concern- Columnist; Rev. Gerald Dew, Jesse Evans, Eddie Read Lu Palmer has done too much for us to ever forget him, I ing the regentrification of the historic Bronzeville commu- Entertainment Writer; David Schultz, ve always considered him the blackest person I know and nity. Featured Writer Beauty Turner, Copy Editor; Jewell Dickson, on't mean in color. I mean his interest in Black Ameri- Do we have to wait until our cultural institutions like Submit all subscription and correspondence to: ns. I don't know of any person who has spoken up in the Glady's Restaurant, Gerri's Palm Tavern and the Checker 10736 S. Michigan, Chicago, Illinois 60628. erest of Blacks more than Lu Palmer. Had it not been for Board Lounge are shut down and all lower income African 773-719-8614, i Palmer we would never have had a Black Mayor in Chi- Americans currently living in Bronzeville to be disenfran- E-mail to [email protected], go. At present he can't do what he has done. I think we chised and displaced from the community before the city of Entire contents copyright 2003. All rights reserved. ould all who appreciate what he and his wife Georgia Chicago, IIT, major developers and the private sector decide Printed in the United States of America Page 10 July 24—August 7, 2003
Evans address the National Baptist Congress Religion: Webb Evans, president of the support the Matah Network by pur- leadership in getting Blacks for be- Rituals or fcelationsnips United American Progress chasing over 2 hundred products ing just consumers to producers. Association speaking at the produced and distributed by He suggested that we all stick with National Baptist Congress blacks. the church but put more teaching convention held in Detroit, He told them re- about economic in it. If we don't Michigan told the ministers gardless to how we won't have enough money to the role of the Black many churches take care of a program teaching Church using most of the we have we about spirituality. By Gerald Dew, our time discussing what can never get He asked them how many were Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church happened to the children into the Ameri- holding meetings on what is hap- of Israel, should devote can's Business. pening to us today. Only three for st students are taught at an early age the im- more time to dealing with Mr. Evans four out of two to three hundred portance of mastering the three "R's"- Read- what is happening to stated that held up their hands. ing, Writing, and Arithmetic. The understanding is that any God's children of today. the But after the meeting several student that masters these educational fundamentals, will in- The UAPA is working church came to him and thanked him for sure for themselves levels of success that otherwise could not with church other organizations can play asking the question and said they be reached. to get them more involved in im- a major were going to start holding some Just as there are three "R's" in education, there are three proving the economic condition role in meetings on what is happening to "R's" in religion; rites, rituals, and relationships. Anyone of blacks. Evans advised them to giving us at present. who desires a healthy, growing, productive life should master the three "R's" of religion. First, Religious Rites - Certainly religious rites vary from c denomination, culture and geographical location, however, there are some basic rites common to all. The rites of: "Abortion Absolution - Cleansing and or purifying oneself of sin, sym- bolized by baptism, foot washing, confession and repentance. ha&ts the Communication - Prayer and communion with God, on a continuous basis. leading cause of Black genocide" Meditation - Study and contemplation on the scriptures. death in the When these rites of religion are understood, mastered and Coalition of Black Ministers Condemn 13 practiced, you will be well on the road to a healthy growing African American productive spiritual life. Million Deaths of Second, Religious Rituals - Rituals like Rites, are also vari- c-.- - • • '' Black Children as Genocide able but there are some constants: Worshipping - Expressions of praise, adoration and thanks- giving, directed to God out of a sincere heart. ^ the y. :;?'.' . J AIDS Witnessing - Sharing one's personal knowledge of God and Correct Ans\A/er His Son, Jesus Christ, and one's experiences of God's love, Heart Disease mercy and grace. Working - This aspect of religion is related to the service that Violent Crimes is rendered for the good of others, the growth of the church Approximate number of and the Glory of God. Accidents African /KmnzricsLn deaths sincIe 9T3 Finally, Religious Relationships - If we look closely at the rites and rituals, we will quickly notice that both are directly A sensitivity to persons from connected with one's relationship with God and with others. various cultural and ethnic back- he fact is that more African American Absolution initiates our relationship with God, while commu- grounds. But to a group of Black babies have been killed by abortion nication and meditation deepens and strengthens that rela- during the past 27 years than the total ministers a commitment to all tionship. Worshipping God is the response to the knowledge number of African American deaths from all women accessing safe, affordable other causes combined. received through communication with Him, and meditation abortions and the right to the full upon him. In other words to know Him is to worship Him. range of reproductive health care is Witnessing and working are the efforts and actions, which one side of abortion, the other side express love and concern for the lost and less fortunate. is "Babies shouldn't be terrorized Witnessing and working confirms the horizontal relation- that way. ships that we have with others. All of the other rites and ritu- Rev. Ceasar I. LeFlore, Life Edu- als relate to the vertical relationship - the relationship that we cation ;and Resource network have with God. (LEARN) Midwest Director, says, practice of abortion. years by the abortion industry. "Every day in America 1,452 Black Illinois is the only Midwest state First annual Midwest Regional children are killed in the womb. that has absolutely no abortion re- Conference presented by the This is nothing less than Black strictions from conception all the LEARN took the position that abor- genocide. What a shame that in way to allowing premature newly- tion kills more Blacks than every WORSHIP DIRECTORY three days, more Black will be born babies to be left to die if par- other cause of death combined. killed in the womb than the total ents so choose. Taxpayers fund 1,452 Black women abort their ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CALLING number of people killed in the 9-11 abortions for women on Medicaid. children everyday, ;many young tragedy. Babies shouldn't be terror- "My people are destroyed for enough to be considered as children ST. STEPHEN'S EVENING STAR ized that way." lack of knowledge: because thou themselves. The 1973 U.S. Supreme Court hast rejected knowledge, I will also "Many of these women are still LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSIONARY decision in Roe vs. Wade made it reject thee, that thou shall be no blurting, and sitting in the pews of 910 W. 65TH, CHICAGO BAPTIST CHURCH legal for women to abort their ba- priest to me..." (Hosea 4:6) our churches." said Rev. LeFlore. (773) 783-0416 4235 SO. COTTAGE GROVE bies up to and including the mo- "Black religious leaders are LEARN hosted the First Annual REV. ANTHONY CHICAGO, it 60653 ment of birth. The same day, a sec- needed to stand with us, as we de- Midwest Regional Pro-Life / Pro- WILLIAMS, PASTOR REV. O.C. MORGAN, SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: ond decision, Doe vs. Bolton, de- clare to the world that God abhors Family conference entitled "Family PASTOR 11 A.M. fined the "health of the mother" as the killing of His children, and so Essentials for Black Family Sur- (773)536-9527 including physical, psychological, do we! vival" earlier this year. SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 A.M. 1ST, 2ND SUNDAY, Fax:(773)924-1655 familial or any other reason for On the flip side of this story there ORPEtL gf StRVX-BS A nationwide coalition of black COMMUNION 11 A.M. abortion. However, states kept the ministers condemn abortion which are organizations such as the Chi- SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15A.M. CHOIR REHEARSAL: WORS HIP S F.RV ICE 11:00 A.M. authority to regulate the abortion has lead to the killing of 13 million cago Abortion Fund (CAF), who TUESDAY 6 P.M. AFTERNOON SERVICE industry and set some limits on the Black children over the past 30 supports abortion. BIBLE STI DY: WED 3:30 P.M. COMMUNION, 1ST SUNDAY According to Natrice Johnson a & THURS. 6 P.M. MISSIONARY MEETING Dortion Statistics For DuPage and Neighboring
If you have in the beaten. Grady's his I will live through this, yes I will sur- art work by Cath- son, Frederick B. vive. I will tell how they beat my head on erine Moore requested a the prison cot as my brain burned like fire. Whitehead copy of his father's "Butterfly" For autopsy report The punishment cells are small brain information on this which he still has burned like fire. pieces of art work not received. The punishment cells are small and call Ms. Whitehead A Cook County very cold at 773/784-2146 Medical examiner when I get out I will be fifty. representative con- But I will survive anyhow. firmed Grady's in- I will tell them how I nearly froze dur- juries based on au- ing the nights. Falling Angel, last seen at 38 East Adams topsy photographs But Jehovah God kept me for it was his and that he had had fight. heart problems. I am his child and the courts just did Diane McGhee, not treat me right. I did not commit the sister of Mr. Grady Frederick Grady was well known on the crime, so I should not have to serve the H&A disputed the claim Chicago blues circuit, time. of any heart problems of her days later according to There are mice in the cells Restaurant brother. "My brother was Beale. I will tell them how I got my first wisps A traditional eating place murdered" after the family Moore is requesting the of gray hair on the Southside secured a private autopsy, preservation of the samples I will smile and say some jokes, and which led to questioning his taken of the microscopic tell them how I had always had hope. 432 E 63 St. bodily injuries to the head, findings of the bruises as And they will ask, doesn't it hurt to re- neck, eye, and ribs. The pri- well as the status of his member? And I will look at them and 773/684-8214 vate examiner asked. "What heart at the time of death. shake my head because these people talk Home cooked Soul Food really happened in the As of deadline, two like I am dead. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner cell"? McGhee said. months after Grady's pass- I am in jail a step in hell. I am serving Open Dr. Choi, of the Cook ing, the family has not yet time that is not mine. And they ask me County medical examiner received their request for like they are God. was not available for com- any medical records. They wonder why I am not crying and ments to City Journal, nor Grady's family is calling begging on my knees. You see I am not returned telephone calls. on Illinois State's Attorney, guilty so I do not have any need. Bart Beale, the attorney Lisa Madigan's office and In here ones got to have some faith. for the Grady family, said at elected officials to investi- Especially when sentenced for someone Univtriil Zulu Nation a news conference the death gate the true cause of else's mistake. was questionable and "a death. They torture us by holding letters from lie." "It's hard to believe Grady was well known on those we love and mama can't afford no that Mr. Grady would call the Chicago blues circuit, telephone. from the police station having played with such The snake was Satan and his crew and Mines where he was arrested and artists as; Buddy Guy, John now they want us to do as they do. Fif- would never be heard of Lee Hooker, Otis Clay to teen minutes to wash for hygiene. A meal W. B3rd At Racine again," The family was not name a few and traveled the of salt water and a piece of bread. aware of his death until two U.S, Canada, and Europe. They threw me through the door; I ATTENTION struck my head and lost consciousness. ALL SINGERS, DANCERS, COMEDIANS, They thought I was dead. But I was lucky RAPPERS, MUSICIANS, COME ON OUT, because I knew a lot of my fellow in- STOP CRYING THE BLUES r mates were beaten worse. Times of inter- rogation, they wanted conversation. My inquisitor said boy you best be grateful you not dead. Imprison with men; Baptist, Apostolic, non-Denomination, and Catholic. One after the other relatives came not to visit but to bury their relative's body. It was terrible. But I will survive. I will be coming out and then I will tell you how it was. And why I am still here. You see I know who I am they do not. I am the lost Son of God who has been found and restored unto his rightful place. No weapon against me shall prosper. And it Open Hike Si&lil. fin I < i> I «in battle has not. blues SL reggae, Ccmedy Night Ink the Outo for >« ur Affair By Lionel Whitehead # 384523 79OO So. Vincennes Ave. P.O. 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This is street life, love making,! a movie that is never without running with their a moment of adventure, homies and some occa- imagination and an often un- sional humorous mo- expected and delightful wry ments such as their rap sense of humor. Well crafted tribute to the Ice Cube under the direction of Gore movie, "Friday". Pro- Verbinski who provided the chilling atmosphere based on a theme park ride. duced by KayGee, this in last fall's surprise horror thriller, "The Ring". PG-13; 144 min. A Walt Disney Picture Re- rap duo lay down a And there's the smart and sophisticated script lease - formable but not overly from screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio distinctive foundation who co-wrote the first Oscar winner for Best to build from in future recordings. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Animated Feature, "Shrek". Choice Selections: "A Ballad for My Niggaz", "We Live", "Like (••) This sequel goes into high gear that However, amidst a fine supporting cast, makes for a slick, sexy, and glossy action- We Sposed Ta"; "Debo"; "Get It Gone", "Jose Cuervo", "Just Johnny Depp is the film's catalyst as Captain packed thrill ride through its visually stunning Ride", "Art of War" Jack Sparrow, a charming yet outrageous larger-than-life special effects action se- scalawag who survived mutiny on his boat and quences. The private detective trio is back and marooned to die on an uncharted island. Spar- is more like special agents on their latest as- row happens to rescue the Governor's daugh- signment. A skimpy plot line enhanced by all ter, Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knight) while intend- the aerial, explosive pyrotechnics, computer ing to steal a ship and crew. generated action sequences done to a rock This robust fantasy film represents the kind video pace. The bad people want two brass of Hollywood filmmaking that celebrates the rings that have secretly information on under- glory and flair of a movie genre that will seem cover agents. The bad people want those rings fresh and new. This movie is more like to sell to the highest bidding country. "Captain Blood" than "The Mark of Zorro" with After a long screen absence, Demi Moore Johnny Depp paying homage to the screen returns as the fallen ex-Angel, Madison work- greats like Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Erroll Flynn ing with the bad guys that somehow Natalie, and Robert Newton through his delightfully Dylan, Alex (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore scandalous performance that adds chicanery and Lucy Liu) must foil. and exciting to the movie. 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Even though her maintains a con- .Operator and Store Mangeri temporary level that should charm the listener. j< Page 14 July 24—August 7, 2003 Median annual Entering the Stock Market Field Career earnings of se- Security and commodity services $71,260| curities, com- Called brokers, stockbrokers, midst of one of the steepest de- their brokers and even cutting modities, and Security brokers and dealers 69.550J registered representatives, ac- clines in its history - over 75,000 costs such as employee training financial ser- Mortgage bankers and brokers 39,740: count executives ... dealers, buy jobs have been pared since the programs. vices sales and sell securities directly ... end of 2000 - many firms have Bud Fox is a Wall Street stock agents were Personal credit institutions 37,690J With the securities industry in the resorted to reducing the ranks of broker with a burning desire to be $56,080 in a player" working for ruthless 2000. 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Edwards, along with that continually provide informa- 15 Yr Jumbo 5.125% training new employees to work the Chicago chapters of the Na- tion on the prices of securities. as financial consultants; and their tional Black MBA Association When sales activity increases, We also offer an affordable Access Loan Program for targets are non-Caucasian. As and the National Society of His- due perhaps to unanticipated select Chicagoland areas. To qualify you need as little one of the nation's top financial panic MBAs, hosted a program to changes in the economy, the pace as C-Credit for a 6.125 fixed 30 Yr mortgage services companies, the St. not only familiarize attendees can become very hectic. 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