SPORTS MENU TIPS TeensJudge rounded Charles up Patton in truant to lead panelsweep at Kid’s Corner Man dies in police custody at 4th District More than two dozen law enforcers sweptCSU Antoine Brown, a 25-year-old, was arrested Wednes- day night in Cleveland’s 4th Police District and died while in through Slavic Village recently, scooping up tru- Zhanesia Johnson, who is two- custody. Brown was arrested in the 12900 block of Ferris Avenue Stars Align For Cavs Sticky Chewy ant teens and people wanted on warrants. The years-old, favorite toys are baby dolls. on suspicion of possessing drugs, Sgt. Daniel Fay said. Officers roundup will continued on Thursday and Friday. With a hearty appetite, she likes chicken believed he swallowed the drugs, so they took him to Meridia In Playoff Spot Chocolate Pecan Rolls Cuyahoga County sheriff’s deputies are work- Southpointe Hospital, where he refused medical attention. “He ing alongside Cleveland police officers and FBI and macaroni and cheese. Zhanesia is the was advised by the doctor of the potential consequences,” Fay agents. The sweep is in response to recent attacks daughter of Ali Roulette and Carmeshia said. On the way to the City Jail, Brown grew ill and was re- turned to the hospital where he died at 9:30 p.m. Cuyahoga See Page 6 See Page 7 on the neighborhood’s elderly residents, including Johnson. She has one sister, Nevaeh and County Coroner Elizabeth Balraj is waiting for toxicology test the March beating death of Joseph Krasucki, 78. a brother, Arnell. Johnson results before ruling on the death. EVOL.ASTSID 28 No. 15 Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - Friday, April 20, 2007E NEWDaily S ISSUED FRIDAY FREE FREE SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, READ ON - WRITE ON WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND READ ON - WRITE ON “COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” Black contractors protest Bridgeport project

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Edwards is confident Edwards’ main com- that black contractors in Cleve- As the Bridgeport plaint against Burton, Bell, Carr land could have built the Bridge- Place development project Development, Inc., and other port Place project if given the gets underway at East 72nd CDC’s in the city, pertaining to opportunity. and Kinsman Avenue to bring development, is that the projects “The building can be new development and busi- are not being bidded out on a fair built with all black construction workers which is in a 100% black nesses in the Garden Valley basis so that black contractors area,” Edwards said. “They give neighborhood, black contrac- can bid on the jobs. blacks small and menial jobs.” tors recently held a protest at Tramble did say that he The Bridgeport Place the Burton, Bell, Carr Devel- is receptive to meeting with Ed- project is a $2.5 million commer- opment, Inc. office to protest wards and his group. cial development with 13,200 the lack of hiring black con- “I want to see as many square feet of commercial space. struction workers to work on blacks on the job as possible,” The project will consist of the the project. Tramble said. “But blacks must Garden Valley Library, the Bur- The protest with about demonstrate that they can do the ton, Bell, Carr Development, 50 black construction workers job. We don’t need the unknown Inc. office, an upscale restaurant, and contractors was held at the of working with people we don’t Cafe Ah-Roma, and space for a Burton, Bell, Carr Develop- know.” general merchandise store. ment, Inc. office, 3226 East 93rd Street. Daniel Hines arrested for rape Members of the Black By GEORGE GOLDMAN been charged, Stach said. Contractors Group, Inc., is al- Hines was shot in the leging that the Burton, Bell, After more than two years arm about 11:30 p.m. Monday Carr Development, Inc. is al- of being acquitted of the murder while waiting for a man to show Top Photo: Members of the lowing the Bridgeport Place of 11-year-old Shakira Johnson, him a property at Woodhil Road Black Contractors Group, Inc., on development project to be Daniel Hines was arrested yester- and Mt. auburn Avenue on Cleve- Tuesday held a protest at the Bur- built without black contractors day on a warrant accusing him of land’s East Side, according to raping a 14-year-old girl. a police report. He told police a ton, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., or black construction workers. According to Cleveland man walked up to his car and shot East 93rd and Kinsman Avenue. Norman Edwards, Police Lt. Stacho, Hines, 28, was him. The demonstration was led by the who is the president of the picked up Thursday on a traffic Hines was the oinly sus- group’s president Norman Edwards. Black Contractors Group, Inc., stop on the city’s East Side after pect in the 2003 kidnapping, rape, The group was protesting the Bur- is saying that the Burton, Bell, a warrant was issued for his arrest murder and dismemberment of ton, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., Carr Development, Inc. and earlier that day. Johnson, whose body was found building a strip mall at East 72nd its director, Tim Tramble, is The warrant says that about a month after her disap- and Kinsman Avenue without black allowing the Bridgeport Place police believe Hines raped the pearance in a field on East 71st. contractors working on the facility. development to take place girl April 13, in a house in Clkev- Hines maintained his (Middle Photo): Community Activist without black contractors or eland’s Union-Miles neighbor- innocence and accused police, black construction workers. hood. then-Mayor Jane Campbell and Art McCoy is attempting to enter the Tramble, who has Hines was in City Jail Cuyahoga County prosecutors of Burton, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. been involved with develop- Thursday night but had not yet persecuting him. office as he is denied entry by Tim ment projects in the area for Tramble. Tramble is seen as the door seven years, refutes Edwards pointing his finger at McCoy. (Bottom claims and says not only is he Photo): A sign shows the artistic ren- working to improve the area dition of the Bridgeport Place De- with new development, but to velopment which will be at East 72nd assure that blacks are involved and Kinsman Avenue. The contractor with the construction of proj- for the development is Crowley. The ects in the area. project will consist of the Garden Edwards also said Valley Library, the Burton, Bell, Carr that the general contractor for Bridgeport Place, Crowley, Development, Inc. office, an upscale does not hire any blacks in restaurant, Cafe Ah-Roma, and space their office or on construction for a general merchandise store. Clean Cleveland crews to hit neighborhoods Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s ments working together to give the Clean Cleveland initiative kicked- city a good spring cleaning. Crews off Monday. Citizens can expect work on a systematic schedule and to see city vehicles, equipment and will continue to clean well into the employees from various depart- fall season. Gas prices escalate in area Today, Northeast Ohio Nationwide, gas prices experienced its fourth consecutive are approximately 8 cents higher week of escalating gas prices at than a year ago today, $2.78; but the pump with a 6.5 cent increase. 19 cents lower than the record The price of a gallon of regular, high of $3.06 on September 5, unleaded, self-serve gasoline is 2005 in the wake of Hurricane currently $2.80. Katrina. Oil prices have hovered According to the AAA at approximately $63 per barrel Fuel Gauge, the nationwide av- this week. erage price of self-serve regular As motorists continue gasoline continued moving higher their quest for the cheapest gaso- Ulysses Glen (left), publisher and editor of EAST SIDE DAILY in the last week; up seven cents to line in their area, AAA urges $2.87 per gallon. drivers to explore the many fuel NEWS, is the guest on Ruby Taylor’s cable TV program “In Times Like The daily price increases saving tools on www.aaa.com. These.” Taylor’s program featuring Glen with a discussion on EAST are occurring as gasoline inven- The Fuel Price Finder enables SIDE DAILY NEWS will be aired on Monday, April 23, at 9 p.m. on tories remain stressed by refinery motorist to find the cheapest gas mishaps and seasonal fuel switch- station in any zip code in the Time Warner Cable - Smart TV Channel 21. over issues. United States. 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Are we killing Leah thought all her cop and instead of a ticket, he Digging deeper, they learn a mother who fights hard to help for a marrow donor on the Na- off our own by not stepping up! drama was behind her and gives her his phone number. that they are half-sisters and her children grow up strong and tional Marrow Donor Program Are we turning our heads, ex- she had finally found a happy Maybe things are finally turn- have the same father. healthy. (NMDP) Registry. pecting someone else to do the ending. But instead her whole ing around. The two women One mother's battle The NMDP makes job?" asks Jessica. world has collapsed. Her Meanwhile, Leah bond immediately and go for her children can serve as lifesaving marrow and cord Joining the registry unfaithful husband, Kentee, can count on Sammie to keep searching for more answers an inspiration for anyone who blood transplants possible for is painless and requires on a individuals who do not have a swab of cheek cells. Due to ge- walked out suddenly, mov- it real. This hustler's defi- about their shared family. wants to make a difference. Jessica Pasley knows matched donor in their family. netics, individuals in need of a ing in with another woman nitely seen it all and more. Suddenly for Sammie, every- what strength means. Nine According to the transplant will most likely find and leaving her alone to raise But underneath her toughness thing about her painful histo- years ago, Jessica and her hus- NMDP, only 30 percent of pa- a match withn their own ethnic three small children. and bravado, Sammie has her ry becomes crystal clear, es- band, Irvin, were blessed with tients find a matched donor in group. "Get educated. Tell oth- Kentee never wanted own problems. Bold, big and pecially why her embittered twin girls, Jillian and Jade. their family. The other 70 per- ers. Get registered," urges Jes- her to work, so she abandoned beautiful, she craves male at- mother has always hated her Amidst the joy that cent can turn to the NMPD to sica. McKinney her flourishing career and tention, her wild escapades and why she has never known new babies bring, the Pasley search for an unrelated donor. The NMDP makes it In the eagerly await- dedicated her days to taking blocking out years of mental the name of her real dad. Fi- family could not foresee that in Marrow transplants easy for people wanting to save require matching certain tissue lives to join the registry. Attend- ed sequel to her hit debut, All care of her home and her fam- and physical abuse. nally she has answers about a year their strength would be tested and a fight for life would traits of the donor and patient. ing a marrow donor drive is one That Drama, Tina Brooks ily. Despite all her street her past - and optimism for Now she has no job, smarts and her hard facade, her future. begin. Because these traits way to register. McKinney delivers another are inherited, a patient's most The largest of these no food, mountains of bills, she fins herself trapped in a Leaning on each Several months after fiery, relatable read full of her birth, Jade developed an ear likely match is someone of the drives is the Thanks Mom! no money and she's about degrading relationship with other and rediscovering self- laughter, tears and plenty of infection that would not heal. same heritage. Marrow Donor Drive that is held ups and downs in "Lawd, to lose her house to foreclo- her brutal ex-husband, Jessie. reliance, soon both Leah and After several trips to the doctor, Despite a lack of mi- from May 7 - May 12 and cor- Mo' Drama": A Novel (Atria/ sure. Plus, her two-year-old When they were Sammie will fight back, let a blood test revealed that 1-year- nority donors on the NMDP responds with Mother's Day. Strebor Books; April 2007; daughter keeps suffering from together, he made her strip go and move on, dealing with old Jade had acute myelogenous Registry, donors were found for For two weks, Thanks $13.00). dangerous seizures and fits in and turn tricks. Although he old hurts, new relationships leukemia (AML). both girls. Mom! drives are held all over Picking up where what turns out to be an undi- has remarried, he still comes and second chances along Jade's only option for Unfortunately, Jade the country. The second way she left off, McKinney agnosed case of epilepsy. around for humiliating sexu- the way. survival was to have a marrow died a few months after trans- one can join the registry is to plantation. Jillian, now 9 years visit marrow.org and order a kit continues the story of two Her saintly momma al encounters, and she feels Packed with love, transplant. Jessica, Irvin, their 5-year-old son Myles, and baby old, has had two transplant to collect a swab of cheek cells strong women braving all helps out whenever and how- powerless to say no. loss, betrayal, revenge, lies ever she can but Leah is really Largely enstranged and truths, "Lawd, MO' Dra- Jillian were all tested to see if from the same donor. Jillian for tissue typing. the troubles and challenges calls him "hero." Joining and diversify- struggling. from her grown son and her ma" more than lives up to they could be a potential mar- life throws at them, as these row donor for Jade. Experiencing can- ing the NMDP Registry is ex- Thankfully, she has mother, reeling from the mur- its name as McKinney tells gutsy survivors experience Instead of a miracle, cer with two children has been tremely important, but equally heartache, hope and all the Sammie in her corner, some- der of Marie and the suicide it like it is in a funny, real- the Pasley family was faced overwhelming to the family, important is having strength. emotional fireworks in be- one she can depend on for of her teenage daughter, she istic, empowering tribute to with more tragic news. Jessica and Irvin found strength Strength to believe that you can tween. Good friends Leah help and humor in her dark- loves Leah like a sister and the blessings of sisterhood Not only was there not from their children to endure be the one to save a life. and Sammie couldn't be est hour. Just when Leah's she's not about to let anyone during the bad times and the a match for Jade in their family, the transplant journey. 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Allah's apostle said: Witnessing (Sha- bear witness that Muhammad appreciation of His favors and condemn private possession, foreigners in need of help. during their period of men- Islam is based on (the following) hada) that Allah is one and is His Messenger asks for His mercy all the time. it does not tolerate selfish and Not the obligatory struation and while nursing their five (principles): Muhammad is his messenger. Prayer (Salah): Especially at times greedy capitalism. nature of Zakah; it is required. child, and also in case of travel 1. To testify that none This statement of faith Praying to the Creator of, for example, childbirth, mar- Islam adopts a mod- Muslims can also go above and sickness for both men and has the right to be worshipped must be declared publicly. It on a daily basis is the best way riage, going to or rising from erate but positive and effective and beyond what they pay as women. but Allah and Muhammad is should be a geniune belief which to cultivate in a man a sound bed, leaving and returning to course between individual and Zakah, in which case the offer- The Pilgrimage Allah's apostle; 2. To offer the includes all the above articles of personality and to actualize his his home, starting a journey or society, between the citizen and ing is a strictly voluntary charity (Hajj): It is a pilgrimage to (compulsory congregational) faith. aspiration. entering a city, riding or driving, the state, between capitalism and (sadaqa). Mecca, at least once in a lifetime prayers dutifully and perfectly; The witnessing of the Allah does not need before or after eating or drinking, socialism, between materialism Fasting (Sawm): and it is obligatory upon every 3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory Oneness of Allah is the rejection man's prayer because He is free harvesting, visiting graveyards and spiritualism. Fasting is abstaining completely Muslim male and female who is charity); 4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. of any form of deity other than of all needs. and at time of distress and sick- Zakah is paid on the from eating, drinking, intimate mentally, physically and finan- Pilgrimage to Mecca); and 5. To Allah, and the witnessing that Prayer is for our im- ness. net balance after paying personal sexual contacts and smoking cially fit. It is the largest annual observe fast during the month of Muhammad is His Messenger measurable benefit, and the Obligatory Charity expenses, family expenses, due from the break of dawn till sun- convention of faith on earth (in Ramadan. is the acceptance of him being blessings are beyond imagina- (Zakah): Obligatory charity credits, taxes, etc. set. 1989: 2.5 million). The first of which is a chosen by Allah to convey His tion. giving is an act of worship and Every Muslim male It is a matchless Is- Peace is the dominant state of faith, the other four are message of Islam to all humanity In prayer, every mus- spiritual investment. The literal or female who at the end of lamic institution which teaches theme. Peace with Allah, with major exercises of faith of which and to deliver it from the dark- cle of the body joins the sould meaning of Zakah is purity and the year is in possession of the man the principle of sincere love one's soul, with one another, some are daily, some weekly, ness of ignorance into the light and the mind in the worship and it refers to the annual amount equivalent of 85 grams of gold to God. with all living creatures. To some monthly, some annually of belief in, and knowledge of, glory of Allah. Prayer is an act in kind or coin which a Muslim (approx. $1400 in 1990) or more Fasting teaches man disturb the peace of anyone or and some are required as a mini- the Creator. of worship. with means must distribute in cash or articles of trade, must a creative sense of hope, devo- any creature in any shape or form mum once in a lifetime. The statement of Sha- It is a matchless and among the rightful beneficia- give Zakah at the minimum rate tion, patience, unselfishness, is strictly prohibited. These exercises of hada in arabic is: Ashhadu Alla unprecedented formula of in- ries. of 2.5%. Taxes paid to govern- moderation, willpower, wise Muslims from all faith are to serve man's spiri- Ilaha Illa Allah Wa Ashhadu tellectual mediation and spiri- Zakah does not only ment do not substitute for this saving, sound budgeting, mature walks of life, from every corner tual purposes, satisfy his human Anna Muhammad Rasulu tual devotion, of moral eleva- purity the property of the con- religious duty. adaptability, healthy survival, of the globe assemble in Mecca needs and to mark his whole life Allah. An English translation tion and physical exercise, all tributor but also purifies his heart T h e c o n t r i b u t o r discipline, spirit of social be- in response to the call of Allah. with a Divine touch. The five would be: I bear witness that combined. from selfishness and greed. should not seek pride or fame longing, unity and brotherhood. There is no royalty, pillars of Islam are: there is no God but Allah and I Offering of prayers is It also purifies the but if disclosing his name and his Obligatory fast is but there is loyalty of all to Allah, obligatory upon every Muslim heart of the recipient from envy contribution is likely to encour- done once a year for the period of the Creator. male and female who is sane, and jealousy, from hatred and age others, it is acceptable to do the month of Ramadan; the ninth It is to commemorate mature and in the case of women uneasiness and it fosters instead so. month of the Islamic year. the Divine rituals observed by free from menstruation and con- good-will and warm wishes for The recipients of Recommended fast- the Prophet Abraham and his finement due to child birth. the contributors. 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Republi- tunities for employment; more Vehicle under the Influence of requirements to assure no one though it was used by someone An older, popular, hit doubtful if these apologies are cans, who were more favorable opportunities for blacks to own alcohol or drugs) last night. How drives the vehicle. on a third OVI charge. tune, asked the question, “What sincere. When politicians say toward blacks at this time, and develop their businesses; can I get it back? Q: What kind of If your sister can es- kind of fool do you think I am?” they’re sorry, it only provides were backing this movement and, as a whole pass laws to A: On a first offense restrictions might the judge tablish that it was her vehicle, The fact that some politicians an opportunity for them to throughout the South. But discontinue racism, discrimi- contact the police department or impose? she may be entitled to keep it. can apologize for slavery with- stall until the next generation Reconstruction ended because nation, and prejudice. We need court in which you were citied to A: Some judges This is also true for appear, as your vehicle has prob- require the vehicle be kept leased or other vehicles whose out making any attempt toward can organize an even more Southern Democrats thought, to level theh playing field, so ably not been seized, but rather within the jurisdiction of the titles are still held by third par- meaningful change, cause me to hardcore resistance. It’s easy blacks were making too much that blacks can overcome the moved to keep the roadway or arresting police department it ties. These legal battles can ask, “What kind of fool do they to understand how our rights progress, and President An- effect of past conditioning. parking lot clear. Many police can be watched. Some judges be complex, and the vehicle’s think black people are?” This have been given to us and then drew Johnson supported the Of course when poli- departments will tell you where require you to buy a vehicle owner should seek legal coun- also reminds me of a few past taken away on a cyclical basis Democrats. After Reconstruc- ticians apologize they say, “At it is so you can pick it up, but you immobilization device (such as sel. relationships, in which I wanted throughout history. tion, Jim Crow laws were least we are making a begin- must pay the towing company “The Club”) to be placed on the Q: The car, a $35,000 to ask a similar question. Many of us had established. These policies ning, and we have to begin for the tow and storage before car. You must give it unopened Corvette, is in his name, but he Recently a Maryland worked our way out of inden- severely restricted the freedom somewhere.” But is what has they will release your vehicle. to the towing company. The still owes money to the bank for House of Assembly passed tured servitude by the 1660s of blacks across the country. been said throughout various On a repeat offense, a court order tow truck operator installs the the loan he used to buy it. What a bill expressing profound and had purchased land. We Democrats regained control segments of our history, and will usually be needed to release device on the vehicle, and then will happen to the car? regret for the role the State of were fully integrated with some in the South, and conditions they always seem to resort to the vehicle. gives the immobilization de- A: Assuming the car Maryland played in the crime other groups in many ways. returned to pre-Reconstruction business as usual. Politicians Q: When I tried to vice keys to the police depart- is collateral for a typical auto of slavery. North Carolina’s Then the colonist decided they politics. saying they’re sorry, reminds reclaim my car, the desk sergeant ment to hold until the vehicle is loan, then the bank can reposses Senate unanimously backed a needed total black slave labor, We weren’t making me of what we used to say as said they require a court order released. it and sell it, with your brother in law still owing any difference resolution acknowledging its with the increase in tobacco much progress in 1896, but children when someone be- before they will release my ve- Q: Can a friend or hicle. What can I do? family member drive the car between auction price and the profound regret for the official production in the colonies. African Americans still had a haved in a manner to disrespect A: If is your first OVI, even though I cannot? loan amount. acts that sanctioned and per- Blacks were then barred from great hopes and expectations. us. We said, “I know you’re barring unusual circumstances, A: During the im- If your brother-in-law petuated the denial of basic hu- owning land or intermarrying, We were embarking upon sorry! but what are you going the police cannot legally hold mobilization period, no one can had taken out a personal loan man rights and dignity to fellow and relegated to a more perma- an industrial revolution, and to do about the situation.” your vehicle. However, some- drive the vehicle. If it is driven, or second mortgage to buy the humans. In February, Virginia nent form of servitude. some historians seem to think Mr. Willis is the au- times the policy of a police you and the vehicle will be sub- car, the police might take the lawmakers also unanimously In the 1790s it seemed animosity toward blacks was thor of twelve books, fifteen department or towing company ject to further court entangle- car and use it for departmental issued an apology for slavery. as though things improved for subsiding in some circles. This professional journal articles, a requires a court order before a ment that likely would result in purposes or auction it off, with Lawmakers in Georgia and blacks. Blacks were beginning period produced such mena number of magazine articles, vehicle will be released. In such the vehicle being towed back to your brother-in-law still owing Missouri are considering simi- to enjoy greater civil rights. It as Booker T. Washington and and over 300 newspaper ar- a case, you or your attorney can the impoundment lot. on the loan. lar legislation. President Bill was soon after the Revolution, W.E.B. DuBois, but Plessy v. ticles. His latest novel, As ask the judge on your OVI case Q: My brother-in-law If the vehicle were Clinton also issued an official the nation was becoming more Ferguson decided there was Soon as the Weather Breaks, to issue said order. You would just got his third OVI. What worth less than $2,000, the apology for slavery. prosperous, and it was rapidly nothing wrong with racial may be reviewed along with then give a copy of that order to will happen to his car? police could sell it for scrap. We always, as Mu- growing. But with the inven- separation, as long as facilities the other books at: www.geoci- the police department or towing A: If he has had three Law You Can Use is a weekly legal information hammad Ali said, “Fall for the tion of the cotton gin, a new were equal. 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By KARL BRYANT Meanwhile, the Bulls, who showdown, the Cavs and Bulls had played with the heart of a lion for Mil- began March 17 in 5th place, went 8- posted 30 plus point blowout wins waukee, scoring 28 points and mak- The best possible sce- 3 in that same time frame, to charge over the weekend. Cleveland annihi- ing 5 of 7 perimeter shots. James led nario played out in the late evening past the Cavs. lated the Atlanta Hawks 110-76 on Cleveland with 24. Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. Fortunately, with a week Saturday and the Bulls demolished After the Cavs found out The Cavs beat the Milwaukee Bucks left in the season, the Cavs put it the Washington Wizards 101-68 on they would open the playoffs against 109-96 in the final game of the regular all together - winning their last four Sunday. Washington, who will be without All season and owner Dan Gilbert OKed games, beginning with a 94-76 dis- The Hawks were playing Stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron But- that the arena stay open (and that they mantling of New Jersey. It was fortu- for ping pong balls in the NBA lottery ler, Coach Mike Brown, who refused would pay for all of the guards and nate that the team they played a week and the Wizards had those key players to crack a smile over his good fortune, ushers who then had to stay overtime) ago Thursday, did not look like the nursing injuries. said, “They’ve been to the playoffs so that the fans could watch on the same Nets team on the court against The Hawks Josh Smith the last few years, so we have to make Jumbotron, the extremely important Chicago in the regular season finale. scored 23 points against Cleveland, sure we have the right mind-frame.... Bulls-Nets game, on whose result, the In the game against the in addition to “accidentally” clobber- to get a win against that team.” Cavs’ post-season position rested. Bulls, the Nets jumped, scrapped and ing LeBron James, but that was it for James. who was anguishing Cheering enthusiastically hustled their way to the 6th seed in Atlanta, as the Cavs put that one away with every Chicago point and cheer- for an inspired New Jersey squad, the playoffs. Vince Carter was a force early. They had an-improbable-for- ing for every NJ point while watching several thousand fans watched the in both games - scoring 26 points the-NBA, 2-to-1 halftime advantage, the televised Bulls-Nets game in the Nets beat the Bulls, and then those against the Cavs and 24 against the leading 56-28. The 28 points tied the Clubhouse, also chose to play it coyly still remaining, were shown the end of Bulls., Hawks’ all-time low for a half. about playing Washington, saying, the Washington-Indiana match, which Jason Kidd has an off The Cavs had a whopping “We have to respect them,” adding, was won by the Wizards. shooting night against the Cavs and 28-8 advantage in fast break points “You never know what could happen The upshot of the night’s Bulls - scoring 8 and 5 points, respec- and scored 20 more points in the at this time of the year.” exciting events was that the Cavs tively. Kidd had 11 rebounds in each paint. The Cavs then beat Philadel- Earlier, right after the leapfrogged from 5th to 2nd place in game, but against Chicago, he had 11 phia 98-92 on Tuesday to set up the game, before the Cavs knew their the Eastern Conference and became assist. following day’s dramatics events. playoff opponent’s identity, he had the opponent of 7th seeded Washing- The difference came down In the finale, Cleveland put expressed delight with the fact that ton - the weakest team in the playoffs, to Richard Jefferson and Mikki away the injury-plagued Bucks in the he and his teammates had answered because of their injury situation. Moore. Jefferson was locked down 4th Quarter. The Cavs had a 62-32 the challenge when they had to, em- Cavs player Larry Hughes (No. 32) watches as the New Jersey The reason everyone even by the Cavs - scoring only five points, advantage in points in the paint and a phatically stating, “We knew we had Nets player Vince Carter attempts a free throw shot at Quicken’s Loans had to be on pins and needles was that after coming off a 35 point effort 23-6 advantage in 2nd chance points to win the last four (games), and we Arena on April 12th when the Cavs beat the Nets 94-76. (ESDN Photo by Cleveland had suffered through a bad against Washington, but on Wednes- thanks to a 53-40 edge in rebounds. took care of business and did!” Bill Moore) bump in the quality of their play after day against Chicago, he had two Milwaukee stayed in the they had won their 8th straight game points. Against Cleveland, Moore had game due to their outside shooting, on St. Patrick’s Day. The Luck O’ the 11 points, but against Chicago, he had including 12 of 29 from Downtown. Baseball pays tribute to Jackie Robinson Irish did not follow them, as the Cavs 22 points. Diminutive 5’5” Earl Boykins, who By KARL BRYANT went 5-7 over the next 12 games. Leading up to the final day starred at Cleveland Central Catholic, The Indians joined the other No experience for Rookie no problem against Tribe teams in Major League Baseball on Sun- day by paying tribute to the late Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color By KARL BRYANT cipient of the Indian’s largest this time, Conversely, C.C. Sabathia barrier in baseball 60 years ago. It was winning his first time in the Majors. The seems to relish the cold. Sabathia is 3-0 quite fitting that two of the players who Through their first 10 games, Yankees called him up to make the emer- with a 2.14 ERA. He has throttled the asked to wear Robinson’s retired #42, the Cleveland Indians are showing the gency start because they had three start- White Sox twice in wintry weather, the came through for the Tribe in their 2-1 rest of the league that with their hitting ers on the Disabled list. last win being a 2-1 victory on Jackie win over Chicago. and pitching, they are made of First Divi- Jake Westbrook, who was Robinson Day. He held Chicago in C.C. Sabathia - wearing #42 sion material, while, unfortunately, their beaming and gave a thumbs-up when he check that day as the Indians “pounded - won his third game of the young sea- defense is not even up to Little League told this reporter Sunday, “I’m doing re- out” one hit-a leadoff double by Grady son and Grady Sizemore - also wearing standards. They have committed 12 er- ally good,” made those who were happy Sizemore-but their 2 runs scored held up #42 - led off the game with a double, rors in only 10 games and sport a Major the Indians re-signed him to a $33 mil- because of Sabathia’s mastery over the the Tribe’s only hit of the contest, and League low .968 fielding%. lion contract that keeps him and Indians Pale Horse. scored their first run on a groundout. At Press Time, the Indians until 2010, stop and scratch their heads. Sizemore had a heck of an Sizemore later walked with the bases are in the midst of a series against the Westbrook has had a terrible April so April against Chicago, hitting .347 loaded to drive in the run that proved to Robinson Doby NY Yankees. Their fielding was again far. against them, whith 3 HRs and 5 RBI. be the difference. atrocious, as they committed three errors He gave up eight earned runs He’s also scored nine runs in the six started. He said, “What Robinson did Robinson had been cultivated Sabathia, who was already in the first game of the series, losing 10- in one and two-third innings against the games, of which the Indians have won was great. But you have to remember carefully through the Dodgers system. pumped up just to wear Robinson’s 3. In this game, the Indians were vic- Yankees, which was worse than the sev- four. Another thing about the win Sun- what Larry Doby did. That was just as Doby was signed by Indians’ number, said, “To be able to ptich and timized by a pitcher making his Major en earned runs he gave up in his first start day, Casey Blake made a key play, grab- important.” Doby became the first black owner Bill Veeck and two days later, was play this day was huge.” Chicago’s Jer- League debut. If this sounds familiar, it against the White Sox. The Tribe actu- bing a ground ball that was hit off of player in the American League three on the field with the Tribe. Robinson maine Dye, one of the White Sox who should. ally bailed him out, eventually winning Sabathia and throwing to first to nip Rob months after Robinson joined the Dodg- and Doby are in the Baseball Hall of also wore #42, said he was honored to For one reason or another the that game, 8-7. Westbrook then lost his Mackowiak. ers of the National League. Fame in Cooperstown. do so, noting, “He’s the guy that paved Indians have done poorly over the years next start, which was his best whoing so If Andy Marte, who’s had the way for us.” when they have faced a pitcher they have far this year - giving up only two earned four official errors and a couple near Prior to the start of the con- never seen. While others clubs, many runs, in a 4-1 Tribe loss. That leaves ones, had been the 3rd baseman (he’s test, Indians had a brief ceremony and times, rattle a Rookie in his first start, him with a 12.08 ERA. Westbrook has been the usual man in the hot corner), its played a video tribute honoring Robin- the Indians have historically made things been one of the Tribe’s most dependable questionable if he would have made the son and his achievement, in addition to easy on a neophyte. Against the Indians, pitchers the last few years and the hope play, Blake also scored the winning run, their pre-game introduction of “All-Star” the axiom seems to be: No experience, is that he’s just suffering from early sea- “knocked in” by a bases-loaded walk to kids. Alex Aguilar, a Jackie Robinson no problem. Chase Wright was the re- son cold. Sizemore. Foundation scholarship winner, threw out the first pitch. Mike Garcia was part of the Tribe’s rotation of the 1950s Indians Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, who was at a tribute held by the Cleveland Heritage Museum (located By JIM AMATO League behind the great New York pitching. In fact their starting rota- in Downtown Colonial Arcade and dec- Yankees clubs. In fact the Tribe tion featured three future Hall Of orated by Bob Zimmer), which remem- During the 1950’s you broke the Yankee’s stronghold when Famer’s, Bob Feller, Bob Lemon bers the players who had to participate in can make a very strong argument they won the pennant in 1954. and Early Wynn. It also had a fierce the Negro Leagues because they weren’t that the Cleveland Indians were the The Indians had great competitor in Mike Garcia. Nick- allowed in MLB, came in after the game second best team in the American hitting but they had even better named “The Big Bear.” Garcia put in several solid campaigns for the Golden Gloves finals to be held at Stadium Indians in the early and mid 50’s. Born in California in 1923, The finals for The Cleveland Golden Gloves boxing tourna- he broke in playing in one game for Boxing Nostalgia ment will be held at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday, April 21 at the Indians World Championship By JIM AMATO 7:00 p.m. The night of boxing is scheduled for 19 bouts in the Sub-Nov- team of 1948. He became a starter ice, Novice and Open Divisions. For ticket purchase call (216) 662-7445. in 1949 and went 14-5 with an im- Sub-Novice: 132 Pounds: pressive 2.36 ERA. Garcia went Gregory Robinson, Glenville Rec, Vs. Antonio Nieves, Thurgood/PAL 141 11-11 in 1950 and then rebounded Rodolfo ‘Gato’ Gonzalez fought the best lightweights Pounds: in 1951 to post 20 wins. He fol- Nick Jackman, Westside B.C. Vs. Todd Jeff, Westside B.C. lowed that the next season with a first loss when he was stopped in claim would be disputed by former 152 Pounds: 22-11 ledger and a 2.37 ERA. the tenth round by Licho Guerrero champion Ken Buchanan and a ris- Mark Hawthoirne, CMHA/Lonnie Burton Vs. Gary Schade, WestsideBoxing Garcia had a fine 18-9 at the famous Olympic Auditorium. ing star named Esteban DeJesus. Club record in 1953 and in 1954 Garcia Gonzalez would not re- With his win over Carmona and a 165 Pounds: played a major role in the Indians turn to the ring for nearly three piece of the title, Gonzalez was to be Alva Watkins, Good Shepherd B.C. Vs. David Jones, Empire B.C. pennant drive. He went 19-8 with 178 Pounds: years. When he returned he lost on reckoned with. In his first defense a 2.64 ERA. Garcia finished 1955, Wayne Walker, Old School B.C. Vs. Marion Webb, Empire B.C. points to a pretty good fighter named he took on rugged Ruben Navarro. HWY 56 and 57 with double digits in vic- Bobby Valdez. A return bout ended The two had met before Gonzalez Robert Gryaczewski, Unattached Vs. Daniel Jacobucci, Ohio State Former tory column gaining 11, 11 and 12 as a first round technical draw so wond the title with Gonzalez win- Boxers SHWY in those respective seasons. In 1958 Gonzalez and Valdez hooked up a ning a very close points call. This Aaron McCoy, M.L.K. Premier Vs. Tyrone Jackson, Thurgood/PAL. and 1959 Garcia’s role with the In- third time. Valdez halted Rodolfo time as “champion,” Gonzalez Novice: dians had diminished and he went to in the ninth round. Finding little fought a much better fight beating 132 Pounds: the White Sox in 1960. gold in California, Gonzalez went the game Navarro in nine rounds. Derrick Moss, Westside B.C. Vs. Ralph Liddell, M.L.K. Premier The following season, he to Las Vegas and won three straight Next up would be Italian contender 152 Pounds: was spent in Washington, D.C. That before dropping a decision to tough Antonio Puddu. Gonzalez fought Nonnie Mackin, Unattached Vs. Travis Harris, Cleveland Fight Club was his final year. In the last four 165 Pounds Alton Colter. well stopping Puddu in the tenth. years of his career Garcia only ap- Jose Guerre, Jr., Unattached Vs. Levan Hicks, S.A.B.A.’ Gonzalez Gonzalez returned to the I was April of 1974 and 178 Pounds: peared in 66 games picking up just You would think that a west coast and he put together a Gonzalez put his title on line against Charles Singletary, Unattached Vs. Lamont Quarterman, Rock Hard Cash four wins. Nevertheless Garcia re- boxer who won his first 52 bouts 12 bout win streak. This led to a Japan’s Ishimatsu “Guts” Suzuki in Open: tired with some very, very respect- would get some recognition. Espe- 1970 match against Antonio “Kid Tokyo. Suzuki had lost in previous 125 Pounds: able numbers. cially if he won 50 of those fights Pambele” Cervantes. In an action title attempts to Ismael Laguna and Mark Davis, Old School B.C. Vs. Raynell Williams, S.A.B.A. Garcia won 142 games by knockouts. Quite an impressive packed fight Gonzalez lost in the Roberto Duran. He would not fail 132 Pounds: while losing only 97. He won 104 streak that Rodolfo “Gato” Gonza- eighth round due to a cut. Undaunt- this time as he stopped Gonzalez in Chris Hazimlihilas, Southside B.C. Vs. Miquel Gonzalez, Unattached 141 games between 1949 through 1954. ed Gonzalez put together another the eighth round to win the champi- Pounds: lez started in 1959. Nevertheless He had a lifetime 3.27 ERA. Gar- there would be many turns ahead series of victories that led to a bout onship. Gonzalez would return to DeVaughn Williams, S.A.B.A. Vs. Darren Wilder, Thurgood/PAL cia fanned 1,117 batters and pitched 152 Pounds: for Gonzalez on the road to star- with Chango Carmona for the WBC Japan seven months later in hope of Termaine Woodard, Good Shepherd B.C. Vs. Kenneth Brown, Thurgood/PAL 27 career shutouts. He even saved dom. lightweight title. In a spectacular regaining his crown. Again Suzuki 165 Pounds: 23 games. Al Lopez was a great Gonzalez was born in performance Gonzalez dominated was too strong for him and Gon- Shawn Porter, Old School B.C. Vs. Dante Moore, Old School B.C. manager for the Indians during this Gaudalajara, Mexico in 1945. All Carmona to force a stoppage after zalez lost in the 13 round. That 178 Pounds: era. Lopez, a former major league 52 of his wins took place in Mex- 13 rounds. Finally Gonzalez was a would be Gonzalez’s last contest. Terrell Gausha, Glenville Rec. Vs. Christopher Eldrichge, Thurgood/PAL catcher had a knack when it came ico against boxers with less then world champion. In his outstanding career Gonzalez HWY to handling pitchers. He handled stellar records. Still he was learn- The year was 1972 and had 89 fights. His record ended up Quban Wheeler, Empire B.C. Vs. Marc Ward, Thurgood/PAL Feller, Lemon, Wynn and Garcia ing his trade. Gonzalez made his Roberto Duran was considered the at 81-7-1 with 71 knockout victo- SHWY just fine. U.S. debut in 1963 and suffered his “real” lightweight champion. This ries. Sidney Richards, B.A.D. Vs. Jason Massie, Westside Boxing Club. Page 7 Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - Friday, April 20, 2007 Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDEDaily NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING On The Town  tRivia - (Biographies) 1. In what T.V. Lynn Whitfield portray a MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE movie (that was first based light-skinned, 1940's Detroit on a story reported on 60 couple, Mac and Minnie Mc- Minutes), did Cicely Tyson Gee, who fight for their right portray a disillusioned, Chi- to live in a house in a white Cheadle, Prendergast to speak about genocide in Darfur cago school teacher who de- 'restricted' neighborhood and cides to open her own school win their case in the U.S. Watch is a manual for citizen ac- or calling (216) 321-9220. and Facing History and Our- to teach children labeled as Supreme Court, changing tion that offers a comprehensive Community Conver- selves board member. "Their 'retarded' or 'unteachable' all national laws on 'housing history of the struggle in Darfur, sations is presented by Facing work to educate and inform oth- as well as the dual narratives of History and Ourselves and The ers about the growing humani- and educated them to actual- covenants'? how the authors became involved Allstate Foundation. This unique tarian crises around the world ly score higher on standard- 4. Who are the in this cause. series of community-wide dia- is truly inspiring. It is our hope In addition to discuss- logues features prominent au- that The Allstate Foundation's ized tests than most average, two, African-American ac- ing the genocide in Darfur, Chea- thors, scholars, filmmakers and support of Facing History and public school students? tresses that starred in the T.V. dle and Prendergast will speak policy leaders who speak about Ourselves programs will con- 2. Who is the Af- movie about sisters Sadie and about other mounting humanitar- civic engagement, individual tinue to strengthen the Cleveland ian crises throughout the world, and collective responsibility and community through an open dia- rican-American actor that Bessie Delany, whose lives and focus on what can be done tolerance. logue." starred in 'Captive Heart: as century-old blacks are to help put an end to these trag- Allstate Assistant Vice "We are fortunate to edies. President Laura Bartlett will be partner with a remarkable or- The James Mink Story' chronicled first, in a Tony- This Community Con- on hand to discuss the partner- ganization such as The Allstate (1996) about a wealthy, Award winning, Broadway versations event will take place ship between the Allstate Foun- Foundation for our Community at the State Theatre in Playhouse dation and Facing History and Conversations programming," black, Canadian man mar- play, then in the film 'Having Square at 7 p.m. Ourselves. For more information said Mark Swaim-Fox, director ried to a white, Irish im- Our Say: The Delany Sisters' It is a free, ticketed on the partnership, visit www. of the Cleveland regional office migrant (actress Kate Nel- First 100 Years'? Cheadle Prendergast event and is open to the public. facinghistory.org/allstate. of Facing History and Ourselves. RSVPs are required. "Don Cheadle and ligan) in the 1850's who 5. Who is the actor Don Cheadle, star "It is partnerships like this that ergized by the tragedy in Darfur, Community Conversa- John Prendergast represent what enable us to bring such highly must disguise themselves that portrayed American- of the acclaimed films Hotel will speak about their highly an- tions events are free and open to the Community Conversations respected, nationally renowned Rwanda and Crash, and John ticipated book, Not on our Watch: the public. RSVPs are required series is all about," says Thomas figures such as Don Cheadle and as a male slave and his Asian, golf phenom, Eldrick Prendergast, human rights ac- The Mission to End Genocide in and can be made by visiting F. Clarkson, Allstate Insurance John Prendergast to the greater mistress/owner in order to 'Tiger' Woods in the cable tivist and senior advisor at the Darfur and Beyond. With a for- www.facinghistory.org/allstate Company field vice president Cleveland community," International Crisis Group, will ward by Nobel Peace Prize Winner enter the American South T.V. film 'The Tiger Woods speak in Cleveland on May 5. Elie Wiesel, and an introduction after their mulatto daughter Story' (1999)? Cheadle and Pren- by U.S. Senators Barack Obama dergast, both shocked and en- and Sam Brownback, Not on Our Jerry Butler headlines 'Doo-Wop' concert (actress Rachael Crawford) is tricked into marrying a ANSWERS: 1. 'The Marva Tony Bennett's concert rescheduled Rock Hall of Fame's ing 50-something concertgoers to Say Goodbye; Golden Tear Drops; slave trader who sells her to Collis Story' (1981) 2. Louis "The Iceman," Jerry butler, who the songs they danced to at sock I'll Be Home; Time Was). a plantation owner? Gossett, Jr. 3. 'The Color of hops, while allowing younger au- Tony Bennett's performed on and hosted the re- Harvey Fuqua & The 3. In what T.V. Courage' (1994) 4. Diahann diences to discover that doo-Wop Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland ap- cent record-breaking PBS-TV Moonglows (Sincerely; Ten Com- cable movie did actor Roger Carroll and Ruby 5. Khalil pearance, which was sched- music special, "50 Years of Doo- is feel-good music no matter what mandments of Love; Most of all; Guenveur Smith and actress Kain uled for Friday, April 20th, Wop," reprises that role as he leads your age. See Saw). at Playhouse Square's Allen the talent line-up along with other The list of original artist Jay Siegel & The To- Theatre, has been resched- for The Ultimate Doo-Wop Shows Movie Match-Up - (60's civil Rights) Rock Hall of Fame artists for "The kens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight; uled for Friday, October 19.. June 23 at 7:00 p.m. concert at the  Ultimate Doo-Wop Show's Hall Portrait of My Love; Tonight I Fell Bennett has post- State Theatre include: of Fame Spectacular," coming to In Love; with their special guest FILMS: b) Life of Movement's main poned his concert appearance Jerry Butler (For Your as a result of continuing flu Playhouse Square's State Theatre Jay Traynor (She Cried). 1. 'King' (1957) leader on Saturday, June 23. Precious Love; Make It Easy On symptoms including conges- The Capris (There's a 2. 'The Long Walk Home' c) 'Detroit Red' becomes Is- The PBS-TV Doo-Wop Yourself; He Will Break Your tion. The 15-time Grammy Moon Out tonight; Morse Code of winner was advised by his doc- special had been so well received Heart; Western Union Man; Moon (1990) lamic Muslim Love) and The Flat Cats Band. tor to restrict plane travel and that it created a new showcase and River). 3. 'Murder in Mississippi' d) bus boycott inspired by Tickets for The Ulti- to rest for the next five days. new audiences for veteran Doo- The Shirelles' original (1990) Rosa Parks Bennett is expected mate Doo-Wop Show's Hall of Wop artists, resulting in additional lead, Shirley Alston (Soldier Boy; 4. 'Malcolm X' (1992) e) 'Freedom Summer's' three to return to his full concert Dedicated To The One I Love; Fame Spectacular are on sale at schedule, which includes a PBS-TV specials. 5. 'Ghost of Mississippi' activists Bennett Mamma Said; Baby It's You; Met the Playhouse Square Ticket Of- concert tour of the UK and US, Now these original art- (1996) in May. concert will be honored on the ists, whose combined sales number Him On A Sunday). fice; at (216) 241-6000 or - Play Tickets sold for the new date. over 50 million records, are back The Flamingos featur- houseSquare.org. Prices will be DISCRIPTIONS: ANSWERS: 1, b; 2, d; 3, on the road performing live, treat- ing Terry Johnson (Lovers Never $55 and $35. a) death of Medgar Evers e; 4, c; 5, a MENU TIPS Sticky chewy chocolate pecan rolls Just Tina Fabrique adds quality to 'Ella' (NAPS)-The 43rd chips Jazz By KARL BRYANT vide back up for Ella. Fab- fully plays Ella's no nonsense of follow-up, since Fitzgerald Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest Heat oven to 375F. By NANCY ANN LEE rique doesn't try to imitate Ell's manger who does things in a lived 30 more years, garnering is accepting entries. In small bowl, combine brown Upon hearing the voice (Fitzgerald could span 3 matter-of-fact way. Even after 13 Grammy Awards and nu- One hundred home sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon musical "Ella" at the Cleve- octaves), but provides her own the funeral, "the show must go merous recognitions as an Am- cooks will compete for a and softened butter. Etta Jones land Playhouse, one might be tonality while capturing Ella's on," and he even tries to put a bassador of American Music. $1,000,000 grand prize and Spread mixture in tempted to ask, "Is it Ella, or performance mannerisms and kibosh on Ella's request to talk Nevertheless, if you more at the contest finals, bottom and up sides of 8 (2 Singer Etta Jones' is it Memorex?" Well, it's ac- vocal inflections, capturing to the audience during her up- like the music of The First Lady which take place April 13 to 3/4x1 1/4-inch) nonstick muf- professional career began in tually Tina Fabrique, putting her "scatting" techniques, i.e. coming concert. (She does so of Song - one of the great vo- 15, 2008, in Dallas. fin cups. 1945 after she reached the on a superlative performance, deba-dooba-dooba. anyway in a stirring disserta- calists of our time, who could while singing many of Ella Addressing the au- tion.) not only capture the essence of Entry deadline is Sprinkle each cup - finals in Harlem's Apollo ama Fitzgerald's songs. In fact, it is dience in soliloquy when not The play ends with the Jazz Age, but the be-bop- April 22, 2007. For more with 1 tablespoon pecans. teur program. more a concert than a play. singing, she plays an extremely the finale and curtain call at shebop of the Swing Era, and contest details and to enter, In another small bowl, Though Jones didn't The action is loosely likeable Ella, and makes them the 1966 concert, which sur- the uptempo of contemporary go to bakeoff.yahoo.com. combine granulated sugar and win, she got a one-year job as constructed around the dress want to like her and understand prised many members of the works, and you want to hear This recipe, made remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinna- band vocalist with the Buddy rehearsal for Ella's perfor- how she got to the top of the audience. One wonders if 20+ of her numbers re-created with sweet cream butter and mon; set aside. Johnson Orchestra. mance at a concert in France music world. there shouldn't have been an by a gifted singer, this play is refrigerated crescent rolls, Unroll dough. 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This is article member of your family or there is Intelligence, Size, become self refueling and in America first and foremost will appear in two parts. your overseers can use it. Sex, Size of Plantation, At- self generating for hundreds a slave is a sub-grade human This is part one. I have outlined a titude of Owners, Whether of years, maybe thousands! being (3/4 of a human being) number of differences among The Slaves Live In The Val- The above is the thus being property of their The slave mental- the slaves, and I take these ley, On The Hill, East, West, speech delivered by Lynch on masters to do what so ever ity is more prevalent today differences and make them North Or South, Have Fine the banks of the James River chose to do with the com- than it was during the time bigger. I use fear, distrust and Hair, Course Hair, Or Is Tall in 1712, a white slave owner modity and I do mean to do of the physical bondage of envy for control purposes. Or Short. from the West Indies. Pas- what so ever they chose to slaves. These methods have worked Now that you sage taken from the “Willie do. In 1712, Wil- on my modest plantation in have a list of differences, I Lynch Letter And The Mak- Yes you were con- liam Lynch made a speech the West Indies and it will shall give you an outline of ing Of a Slave.” sidered as a commodity not to the slave owners. “In my work throughout the South. action-but before that I assure Published by a human being and animals bag here, I have a foolproof Take this simple you that distrust is stronger Lushena Books. This is a were treated better than you. method of controlling your little list of differences, and than trust, and Envy is stron- must read publication for ev- A slave is one who is exploit- black slaves. I guarantee ev- think about them. On top ger than Adulation, Respect ery black family in the entire ed for its labor for no pay. eryone of you that if installed of my list is “Age” it is only Or Admiration. world. All needed to be done was to correctly, it will control the there because it begins with The black slave Let us first begin provide shelter and food and slaves for at least 300 years.” the letter “A”; the second after receiving this indoctri- with the relevance to the year clothing. This issue shall be My method is simple. Any one is “Color” or Shade, nation shall carry on and will 2007. It is said that if you addressed later in this article. do not know and learn from Exploit them for ‘The Last King of Scotland’ released on DVD your history you are bond to their indifferences! Most repeat it. It is a sad affair and of this stems from not hav- C h a r m i n g . Based on chill- documentary, a forest it pains me to my heart when ing the aware of self. I can’t Magnetic. Murderous. ing, actual events, The Whitaker featurette and I ask a young person about stand that black n.... This is Under the mad dictator- Last King of Scotland much more. Available in slavery and they’ve not the grossly and negative term ship of Idi Amin - phe- follows Amin’s rise to both full screen and wi- slightest clue. used by many ignorant indi- nomenally portrayed power and subsequent descreen versions, The We are failing our viduals without any thought youth in not informing them what so ever. I do not know by Oscar-winner Forest fall from grace chroni- Last King of Scotland of their history. Of course we that many have even given Whittaker in The Last cled from the perspective will be available for the have a very rich and fulfilling thought to what they are say- King of Scotland - Af- of his personal physician, suggested retail price of history that far extends be- ing. rica experienced one of a young Scotsman blind- $29.98 U.S./$4348 Can- yond slavery but slavery was There are two ref- its most horrific reigns ed by Amin’s charisma ada. the middle passage to becom- erences I will use for the ori- of terror. and who ultimately must As Ugandan ing the African Americans of gin of the word. The Ameri- today. can word n...., lower than a Now Amin’s confront the reality of dictator Idi Amin, For- The passage, the hound dog, lazy no good for gripping tale of ambi- Amin and face the con- est Whitaker gives “one most horrified atrocity ever nothing, all they do is eat, tion and corruption will sequences of his own ac- of the greatest per- inflicted upon a nation of sleep and sh... N... derived captivate audiences tions. formances of modern people in the history of man. from the word niggardly when The Last King of Boasting gritty movie history” (Wall We are constantly bombard- meaning one who acts out Miguel Gonzalez is elated with his win over Julius LeGrande in the 132 ed through the media with of ignorance. It has become pounds Open Division last Saturday night at the Galleria for the semi-finals of the Scotland debuts on DVD and realistic direction Street Journal), one the Jewish holocaust but the common place for ignorant April 17 from Fox Home from documentary film- that Premiere calls “the atrocity inflicted upon our individuals to use this term Cleveland Golden Gloves Tournament. Gonzalez will face Chris Hazimlihilas of Entertainment. maker Kevin MacDonald most high-voltage per- people is many times worst very loosely when referring Youngstown for the championship at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday, April Based on Giles (Touching The Void, Be- formance of his career.” but our-story is never told. to each other and even allow- 21st at 7:00 p.m. The number one heavyweight contender Ray Austin was in atten- Foden’s award-winning ing Mick) and a versatile This is Amin’s incredi- Do not expect to find our-sto- ing others of different ethnic dance at the Galleria to congratulate Gonzalez on his win over LeGrande. Other ry in his-story books but you backgrounds to even refer to boxers congratulating Gonzalez are Dashon Strowder, Delonte Andersen, Ulysses debut novel of the same supporting cast that in- ble story as seen through must search beyond. I have you as such. Rutihel, Christian Mortarez, Tano Martinez and Shareer Safo. (ESDN Photo by De- name and featuring “one cludes James McAvoy the eyes of Nicholas said and I define “knowledge My poor brothers, nise A. DuBose) of the greatest perfor- (The Chronicles of Nar- Garrigan (James McA- is for everyone but sought by wake up and become a man. mances of modern mov- nia: The Lion, The Witch voy) a young Scotsman only those who seek it!” The first thing that comes ‘Salome’ opens Opera’s inaugural season ie history,” (Wall Street And The Wardrobe), who became the volatile There is a key from your mouth is that you Journal), The Last King Gillian Anderson (“The leader’s personal physi- ingredient missing in the are a man and you can do By KARL BRYANT port for the company with sundry opera-related events Lynch speech in the making what so ever you choose. of Scotland stars Acade- X-Files”) and Kerry cian through an unlikely Opera Week activities and throughout the year. of a slave and that is to “Keep First you may be an adult Opera Cleveland, my Award-winner forest Washington (Fantastic twist of fate. Seduced Them Ignorant.” During the male but far from accepting the company formed by the time of slavery a slave was the responsibility of being an Whitaker (Ghost Dog: Four), The Last King by amin’s charisma and merger of Cleveland Opera punished severely if they adult African American male. The Way Of The Samu- of Scotland is “an intel- blinded by decadence, and Lyric Opera Cleveland, were caught reading or writ- More shall be revealed far- rai, Panic Room), who ligent thriller that keeps the doctor’s dream life will at long last, kick off ing. There is a passage that ther on in this article. I can’t has received multiple ac- the audience on the edge becomes a waking night- says first there was darkness stand that yellow a... n... their Inaugural Season with colades - including Best of its seat” (Newsweek). mare of betrayal and then there was light. Let me Let’s take time to a production of “Salome” Actor wins at the golden Loaded with madness from which expound upon the darkness reflect that to certain individ- at the State Theatre at Play- 4141 Lee Road globe, Screen Actors powerful special fea- there is no escape. and the light. uals you are all a n... ( and I house Square in Downtown Cleveland, on Friday, April Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Guild, National Board of tures, The Last King of Inspired by real The darkness is do mean derogatory). In the ignorance, which strictly first place, no human being 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Review and International Scotland DVD includes people and events, The (216) 921-2228 means not having the knowl- has a choice in the matter as April 22 at 2 p. m. They Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday Press Academy Awards - audio commentary by Last King of Scotland edge of something. To many to the color of their skin. Do will also present the opera for his total embodiment MacDonald, seven de- is a gripping, suspense- of us choose to equate igno- to the ignorance of African on Saturday, April 28 at 8 10:00 A.M. --- 6:00 P.M. of the charismatic, yet leted scenes with option- ful stunner filled with rance with being dumb or Americans about their high p.m. Patrons may call (216) Complete Tailoring - Restyling - Alterations psychopathic Ugandan al director commentary, performances you will stupid, no they have entirely concentration of melanin 241-6000 for information. Formal Attire - Leather - Fur dictator. a “Capturing Idi Amin” never forget. different meanings. Every content, if asked the question The opera by man on the face of the earth is as to what color they would Richard Strauss (“Elektra” Wanted Seamstress ignorant to something and if choose to be they would say and “Thus Spake Zarathus- Tailoring of Men & Women’s Garments he says that he is not then he white. TechGirlz camp to be held tra” from “2001: A Space Must Be Experienced And Dependable is a fool and he has chosen to I was watching Odyssey”) concerns the Girls with hear- from July 29 - August 4 careers in science and cease to learn. It is said that the television show Black Biblical story of Salome, we are to seek knowledge Men of a black network and ing loss who are entering at Rochester Institute of technology by building the daughter of Herodias, from the womb to the tomb an ignorant African Ameri- 8th grade in September, Technology’s National their own computer to take who at her mother’s be- and to ponder the mysteries can comedian said his prefer- and who are interested Technical Institute for the home, discovering the se- hest, requests the head of of life and death. ence of color would be white. Deaf. in science, technology, crets of roller coaster de- Knowledge is the To my dismay I will never John the Baptist from her engineering and math TechGirlz is de- sign, investigating a crime light. If darkness is ignorance listen to anything that, that stepfather, Herod, who was can attend TechGirlz, a signed to help girls learn scene and becoming a then the only way to come individual has to say. What so entranced by her perfor- career exploration camp and thing about jobs and commander on a simulat- out of that darkness into the ever color you are be proud mance of the “Dance of the ed mission to Mars.Camp light is seek the knowledge of it because it is you and you Seven Veils,” that he prom- classes are taught in Eng- of how to turn on the light, must accept the things that ised to give her anything she lish and in sign language, to be illuminated. Once you you cannot change. The poor wanted. The opera is in Ger- 2nd Chance are certified by the New have come into the light you ignorant and confused Mi- man and supra titles (trans- choose not to go back into chael Jackson not accepting lations) will be projected York State Department Antiques / Collectibles the darkness. Please do not and being proud of who he above the stage. of Health and incorporate be misconceived there is two is went through a very costly The company is Buy / Selling National Science Educa- forms of ignorance. Let me procedure to look much worst led by Jeff Sadowsky, who tion standards. elaborate, the first form of than what he was trying to be at a recent Friends of Opera We Come To You The cost is ignorance is not having the rather accepting his natural Cleveland (formerly Opera 4143 Rocky River Drive $650 and includes tuition, knowledge of something and beauty. If you will always League) kickoff event at the other is being fed false appear to be unattractive to Cleveland, Ohio 44135 housing in a residence Windows on the River, made hall on campus and meals knowledge of something. yourself. a steadfast promise that the The media is one You had better Coins * Scrap Silver And Gold combined companies would and snacks for the week. of the most detrimental tools check the statistics and find present the finest in opera to Old Toys * Vintage And Costume Jewelry For more information or to the consciousness of the out how many butt, lip sur- Northeast Ohio audiences *We Buy Anything Old* to register, visit www. African American and others gery’s are being performed rit.edu/NTID/TechGirl- who do not choose to seek and of course the countless and become an essential $ Need Cash - Sell Your Antiques $ sNR, call (585) 475-7695 knowledge. 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