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VOL. 11, NO. 4 December 30—January 13,2005 COPYRIGHT 2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Far South calls on City to stop removal Philip A. Randolph monument City says "Its up to the alderman Pullman— A 24 hour sleep over is taking place at the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter monument adjacent to the Museum (APRPP) in his name. On watch excepting the City to de stroy the monument as it did Meggs Field while the city slept. Once the Museum had the support of SSJ Photo officials from the city, state and fed Community and civil leaders gathered at 104th and Corliss, as Stephen Chris White (foreground), president of the newly formed Far South eral government, it is now threaten to Community Accountability Council lead the delegation in prayer in the fate of the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter monument adjacent to be remove the historic monument as the Museum (APRPP) in from being removed by the City of Chicago and alderman Anthony Beaie (9) for housing development as it has stood on city owned property since 1995. (Continued on page 7) Daley still the boss llwviag into 20JS, politics or pile-of- government agencies he controls are rais private sector, you would fire him. fic&s Mayer Richard M. Daley called ing taxes; this includes the Chicago Park Frank Coconate, "Once again, the city council rubber chairman of the MR VMB awsst CXMRM^MBlac^ knaancM Aldermei tune Districnt - disappoint$13 million, and the Boarsd opublif stamps cMayo orn Daley' contracts tax filled budgets . voting for city budget Norm West De s&ice'Me first «M& office m 1989, and Education projecting a $40 million prop Their job is to question and police the mocratic Party saii Mat Use 2996 badget, will be erty tax hike. Mayor and his management. They have and a city worker mmrsL" His stateancat positions Spring- Lisa of the city's budget office failed. It's time to shake things up." said. "Once fkM dedal officials to approve a Chi- told SSJ those taxes have no bearing on the Coconate's website (www. again, the city city operating budget. Whether, question frankcoconatre.com) lists all aldermen who council rubber Gnrifamied toy wsaay issues and endemic able on the style, Daley's management has deserve to be fired. All except the three stamps Mayor Daley's tax filled casnrapswi m Chicago Daley's 2005 kept government agencies working to Lakefront Ladies", (As named by veteran budget. Their job tondgfct passed **e city oossacsl with a 47 to gether as the boss of the greater Chicago activities Bob Lucas) voted against the is to question 3 vote, seswmg M& grip oa die affairs of land area and Springfield. budget; Dorothy Tillman (3) Toni Preck- and police the ted^'«^«sfeatssa^lieisfeestablishing Frank Coconate, chairman of the North winkle (4) and Arenda Troutman (20). Mayor and his fcifiKsdf as «be "Boss", One WLS Talk ra west Side Democratic Party and initial or With the exception of Madeline Haithcock management. js© feast said, "rie dfcpbryed his hand indi- ganizer of the City workers rally, brought (2). They were congratulated for what They have failed. & attffl featsla s grip, (on die aider- out 2,000 me day before the council vote many say aldermen who are not rubber It's time to shake asked. "How can die alderman, keep sup- stamps. things up. VMcxTs toabnoedl $SM billion budget potting a mayor who admits that under his Bill "Dock" Walls, Director of the Com- tie fine oa property taxes, as odier leadership things are getting worse. In the (Continued on page 5) Complaint filed against Advocate Hospitals Westside—In the tradition of the Civil white patients than it does in hospitals that Congressman Danny Davis (D-7th) at Health and Human Services that prohibit Rights era Freedom Rides that desegregated serve predominantly black and other minor tended a community rally with the organiza institutions receiving federal funds from dis the South, a grassroot coalition hit the road ity populations, creating a system of tions filing the complaint against Advocate criminating against individuals on the basis on a Health Care to highlight what they call "medical apartheid." Health Care with the U.S. Department of ofrace. "medical apartheid" at Advocate Health Care, Chicago's largest hospital. A federal complaint was filed by two community organizations charging Advo cate Health Care with discriminatory capital investment practices at its urban and subur ban hospitals. The South Austin Coalition Community Council (SACCC) and the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) allege that Advocate invests more in hospitals that serve predominantly
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Police harassment of noted black men. UnZip Jackson son, and Dr. Karanga On December 14, 2004 the son of Rev. Jesse TV Minister M.G. 'Pat'Robinson says, "We (?) J Jackson, Jonathan Jackson, who is a partner I need to forget this nonsense about in a Budweiser distributorship, and two ac- Kwanzaa." He says he has been to The Recount in Ohio H quaintances were was pulled over and ques Africa over 20 times, visiting peo- tioned by two police officers. The incident \ple of Christianity, and no one happened on 26th Street in Little Village, 1 there knows anything about Kwan- "The election After being questioned and searched for over \zaa. Robinson said if the holiday of an hour, they were then released. Kwanzaa is based on the Swahili In June of this year, Dr. Sokoni Karanga, head of Centers of New Horizons, was language, the Arabs slave traders is not over" physically harassed while walking his dog on 33rd and State. He was arrested with developed. So what is Kwanzaa all later having charges drop in court. Close to two months has passed since the about? Minister Darrel "Sax" Wilson says Kwan Both incidents spark the question of November 3rd election, and people through zaa was founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga of the normal black men subject to simi out Ohio and the nation continue to identify United States in 1966. The word Kwanzaa comes Gator' Bradley larly insults by the Chicago police. and expose patterns of voter disenfranchise- Both men has stress to mount a from a Kiswahiliphrase "Matunda Ya Kwanzaa", ment petitioned us.Atty.for meaning "First Fruit". What was Robinson real steady and continuous effort for po lice accountability for those that do reason in Africa? "The election is not protection not have the public notoriety for sup Hal Baskin ofEnglewood, protesting at a con- over. Let the winner U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald re port, suggesting race have a major §j struction site, was jailed, now he is win, and the loser lose, ceived a formal inquiry regarding Wal role in many harassment claims from ;: demanding a jury of his peers for but make sure all votes lace 'Gator' Bradley for his personal safety the public. I an offense demanding jobs. Demon are counted in a free and as well as that of his family and commu strations are really costing the tax fair election." nity of the Morgan Park on the far south payers. ...More from Englewood, side of Chicago. Baker running for . Winning unopposed the State Jackson joined other Bradley said former drug dealer and Rep. Patricia Bailey (6) still faces "The Republi leaders and organiza drug conspirator Vincent "Peanut" Martin County tions in speaking out charges for election fraud, ad- can Party sys- "TZ was convicted in the highly publicized | dressed by her opponents former . J „ about this issue during Larry Hoover trial as a co Sheriff Death Row inmate Aaron Patter tematically the House Judiciary conspirator where he testi Sylvester Baker, son and Jerry Washington with sought to sup- Hearings December 8 in fied against his former co a retired County complaints to the Chicago Board press the vote Washington, D.C. conspirator as a witness for police sergent in an of Elections, the Election Commis in Ohio in The lawsuit was filed the prosecution, (in 1996 unofficial an sioners forward the case to Cook their efforts to by the Alliance for De Bradley testified as a wit nouncement to run County State's Atty. Richard De- win this criti mocracy, and the legal ness, for the defendants. It for County Sheriff in March 2006, vine, he then referred it to Illinois action brought by the has been alleged that Mar cal swing said he have seen \Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan because Green Party and Liber tin was sentenced for a state." I total of one hundred and many changes oc Bailey's mother worked for Devine. Then Madigan tarian Party seeking a cur in the Sheriffs referred it to her father House Speaker Michael Rev. Jackson recount. I twenty (120) months. Mar tin was released by the Federal Bureau of Office, and for the Madigan. Madigan referred it the State Democratic In his statement Rev. most part it is sad. Prisons under supervised probation for a Chairman, himself. He then referred it to Mike Jackson said people of conscience demand period of 4 years. "The cover-ups, Sylvester Baker Kasper, an election lawyer for the state's Democ an open, free and fair election. "The Repub racism, brutality ratic Party. Kasper got the Illinois Appellate Court lican Party systematically sought to suppress On November 11, Bradley said Martin against detainees, and the patronage are appeared at Whistler Elementary School in September to upheld a Cook County judge's rul the vote in Ohio in their efforts to win this worse than it's ever been." gymnasium. 116th and Ada, ing that refused to disqualify Bailey from seeking critical swing state. Baker accused Sheriff Michael Shea- As a former gang enforcer and ex-felon re-election, saying Washington should have filedhis Jackson also said presidential candidate han has done little to impact Public with a pardon from former Governor James complaint with the Illinois State Board of Elec Sen. John Kerry called it quits too soon Safety. conceding before the facts were in," Thompson, Bradley said he is perplexed by "He believes raiding lounges for tions, the same gang that okayed Chicago to be the ease in which Martin is allowed to fre poker and slot machine are of high pri non- (Democratic) party election for the Mayor's Jackson went on to say, Secretary of State Blackwell changed the long-standing provi quent areas known to be within his bounda ority." office, which has its strong base in the 11th ward sional ballot rules for the November general ries. Bradley said he is unaware of Mar "He's hired many of his cronies that elected Bailey. election. In years past, voters were permitted tin's intentions or purpose and because he and retired law enforcement offi to cast provisional ballots in their counties. is still the property of the Federal govern cers. This alone has caused a serious Jackson out that Blackwell nullified provi ment he is formally requesting the US At morale problem in the Sheriffs Office sional ballots in November unless they were torney to enter a restraining order against The sheriff has placed cronies and re cast in the voter's precinct: 1/3 of these bal Martin, prohibiting him from harassing or tired law enforcement officers into com- lots in Cuyahoga County nullified: 1/5 in harming him, his family and community in (Continued on page 7) any manner. (Continued on page 14)
The Village Voice NYC, reported Rev. Al Sharp- ton was part of exposing Rev. Jesse Jackson extra marital affair has one of his own. Besides his flam boyant lifestyle he milked his organization and was an FBI informant. No wonder he bailed out of the presidential race. PaulMcKinley, V.O.T.E. says there is going to be another minister in the limelight as Sharpton and the good Rev. Derrick Mosley. Getting' Ready President Bush said a mandatory draft for boys and girls (ages 18-26), is untrue, That's one way to for the ensure another historic Muhammad AH demonstra tion will not occur in history while he is still presi dent. In the mean time in Philadelphia, a black GI ttetfs¥ had himself shot in the leg to avoid returning to Iraq. Wanting to make sure he was One Child left Behind, opposing to the Bush's "No Child Left Behind" And on that not the One Child concept did not include moving the children up to better schools. At a time when Chicago administrators 5W say many schools are too crowded at least 1,600 seats are available in substantially white neighbor hood schools that did not take transfers this year. ,AVE DAY Correction! It wasn 't The Men in Black that pro TAILORING tested Rothschild's Liquors on 63rd Street (as re ported in last Unzip); it was the New Black Pan AVAILABLE ther Party. Men in Black will be targeting Rothschilds store. South Street Journal December 30—January 13, 2004 Page 3 Black officials look to ABLE to improved contracts for Blacks Top to Bottom requirement in place. The concern for more black contractors for government jobs A coalition of youth organizations and churches proceeded to get CTA to prohibit advertising of a reading has been a reverse promotion that use jargon of "Get Brain" meaning a sexual explicit act from advertising on CTA buses results over the The delegation convince CTA to ban the ads for being disrespectful and disregarding that the ad pro years to get such a moted youth sexual act oppose to promoting reading. "This action is all about protecting our youth until plan developed, in they are old enough to protect themselves," said TJ Crawford organizer of the delegation."That same light of minority- sensitivity should be applied to all public agencies and private agencies where youth behavior and ex owned firms got change are not appropriate. Trinity United Church, St. Sabina, 27th ward youth Democratic Organization only 1 percent of and the National Hip-Hop PAC lead the effort. the construction "If we don't work, no body contracts handed out last year. work" (SSJ Aug. 2004), a cry of The City of Chicago reported CTA cuts and job layoffs on hold many black construction workers, their problem comes with white may have to be patient as 60 contractors filing revise discrimina Activist commends state elected efforts to avert threatened Chicago communities. Black elected officials in partner tion complaints; and with the Transit Authority threat to double "We want to thank the elected ship with Able, a black business county, a federal judge in 2001, officials efforts to avert transit fares on the disabled, cut bus and officials that have spoken out," said organization has took on the task said the county's set-aside ordi crisis rail services by 20%, and eliminate Joe Ann Bradley, Neighborhood to develop goals in getting a fan- nance was unconstitutional as writ The Campaign for Better Transit over 1,000 union jobs for at least 6 Capital Budget Group, Board share of construction contracts. ten. Holt was reported helped the sent letters of appreciation to the months. member and Executive Director of Alderman Ed Smith (28) reported City bounce back from a similar Illinois General Assembly Black The transit advocates also called the Community Action' Group of to SSJ a meeting of 60 black ruling, and it now has a minority Caucus, Illinois State Senate Presi for an audit of CTA, and develop elected officials or representa set-aside program that has stood dent Emil Jones, and Governor Rod (Continued on page 15) plans to improve transit in minority tives identified to lead Able in up. However, black contractors Blagojevich, commending them for developing steps to ensure minor have slipped from 10% in 2003 to ity contractors. 9% in 2004. One call unlocks One focus is the top to bottom "There are trails and effort to come up with improved numbers." concept. Independently of the them all ordabfe Health Cam Aid. Smith said pushing ahead. government agencies, Smith says re Family $S9
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(Continued from page 1) ing white communities, $232 mil Photo by James Muhammad lion compared to $26 million - on Congressman Danny Davis (D- capital improvements at its four 7th) voices concern about dis Advocate hospitals serving predominately parities in investments at Advo white patients than on hospitals cate Hospitals as detailed in a serving Blacks and Latinos. study titled "Separate and Un Hospitals "These policies and practices equal," released by the Hospital have had, and continue to have a Accountability Project. Joining The group members said the discriminatory impact on African him outside Advocate Bethany differences in facilities and ser American and other minority com Hospital are (L-R) Rev. Marshall vices offered at two Advocate hos munities served by Advocate hos Hatch of New Mt. Pilgrim Church and Rainbow/PUSH pitals are financial disparities. pitals, and have resulted in a dual, Coalition, Bethany worker Jose- discriminatory system of health At Advocate Bethany, which lyn Oliver, SEIU Local 20 presi care in the Chicago area," said co- serves a patient population that is dent Byron Hobbs, Father Mi 97% black, zero dollars were in plaintiff Linda Haley. "Advocate's chael Pfleger of St. Sabina vested for significant capital ex investment, spending and resource Catholic Church, Rev. Clarence penditures compared to the $72 allocation policies and practices million invested in Advocate Good are not rationally related to any parities in Advocate's capital in Shepherd in affluent Barrington, legitimate business purpose, most ness. I am not an enemy of Beth cago Coalition for the Homeless vestments," said ACORN Presi which serves a patient population importantly, it's own mission as a any, but I do believe in equity, fair and Chicago Jobs with Justice. dent Beatrice Jackson. "We will that is 96% white.. faith-based, nonprofit, tax-exempt and equal treatment, and that's "We're going to end this dis not accept separate and unequal. It was in response to a report charitable organization." why I'm here to support an interest crimination by street and legal ac We should get the same treatment "Separate and Unequal: Racial Congressman Davis said: "If so we can sit at the table find a tion," said Janice Booker, presi they get in affluent hospitals be Disparities in Investment at Advo you look at the corporate decision solution for this problem. Other dent, North Lawndale ACORN cause we pay taxes too." cate Hospitals" revealed that Ad making that is done by the Advo organizations supporting the com chapter, the area where Advocate (A copy of the "Separate and vocate, spent almost 800% more cate Health system, there is a level plaint include the Metropolitan Bethany is located. Unequal" study can be obtained at on improvements at hospitals serv- of unevenness, a level of unfair Alliance of Congregations, Chi "We will not accept racial dis- www.hospitalmonitor. org)
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Traditional Greetin "Habari gani?" (One should reply by reciting the Kwanzaa principle of the day) The Seven Principles (TNsuzo Saba): Sunday: Umoja (unity) 1. Monday: Kujichagulia (self-determination) 2. Tuesday: Ujima (collective work and responsibility) 3. Wednesday: Ujamaa (cooperative economics) (Continued from page I) 4. Thursday: Nia (purpose) lowing a pre-established season for Af tween them; a 5. Friday: Kuumba (creativity) rican first-fruit celebrations which pre time of special Beliefnet: Why celebrate Kwanzaa in cede both Hanukkah and Christmas. reverence for the 6. Saturday: Imani (faith) December among the religious holidays Beliefnet: While many of us know Creator, in that are celebrated in the same month? that Kwanzaa is drawn from ancient thanks and respect for the blessings, the African-American diaspora today, Do you feel it might add to the miscon African culture and tradition, how much bountifulness and beauty of creation. which of the Kwanzaa principles are ception that Kwanzaa should be cele of it comes from African religions? Beliefnet: Is the Kwanzaa holiday as most apparent? Which principles do brated in place of Christmas or other Lately it has been connected more successful as you set out for it to be? you think that African-Americans need December holidays? closely to religion by many observers. Did you expect it to be more widely ac to work on as a collective? Maulana Karenga: The first reason Maulana Karenga: Kwanzaa does cepted by now Maulana Karenga: I'm confident that for the choice of date of Kwanzaa was not come from African religions, it Maulana Karenga: Kwanzaa is ex African people will continue to see their for cultural authenticity. A central model comes from African culture. But no seri tremely successful. It has 28 million value, embrace their practice and pass for Kwanzaa is umkhosi or the Zulu ous student of African culture - ancient celebrants on every continent in the on these values and the culture in first-fruit celebration which is seven or modem, continental or diasporan - world throughout the world African com which they are rooted as a legacy days and is celebrated about this time. can deny that African spirituality per munity. I know of no other holiday that Other first-fruit celebrations were cele vades African life. Religion as an organ has established it brated at the end of the old year and ized body of doctrine, practices and self, grown so How Much Do You Know About the beginning of the New Year such as structures differs from spirituality. Spiri quickly and captured Pert-em-Min of ancient Egypt. So tuality is intense rational and emotional the public imagina- IC ^W A N Z A A ? Kwanzaa's model is older than Christ appreciation of and commitment to the tion and respect in Ql. What is the term for the seven principles of Kwanzaa? mas and Hanukkah and thus does not Transcendent and the Ultimate. such a worldwide 1. Nagazo Suba borrow from them or seek to imitate What Kwanzaa does stress is the way without aid of 2. Nguzo Saba them in the or manner. ethical which brings forth the best of media favor or dis It makes little sense to attribute African and human thought and prac cussion of its phi 3. Kwanzaa Saba Kwanzaa's date of celebration to mis tice and offers a basis of common losophy, legislative conceptions about its replacing Christ ground. acts or governmen Ql. The candleholder that is usvd U mas or Hanukkah when it is simply fol Kwanzaa is a time of ingathering of tal support the people to reaffirm the bonds be Beliefnet: Across
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Eft;| :,... M . ; •). : . \,::;, : ' : •>:..: South Street Journal December 30—January 13, 2004 Page 7 (Continued from page 1) community activist, Stephen C. The City and Beale listed the White added, "We are confi $5,000.00 in which Hughes admit White, president of the FSCAC lot as vacant in a Request For Pro dent in the leadership of the Mayor ted the museum does not have the called on the Million Man March posal (RFP) for developers issued to identify the importance of this financial means. Monument organizers to stop the destruction October 20th, 2004. In which monument to his African American Aid. Beale would not return of the only statue in the country Revins Fellows, a supporter of the constituency and the city. numerous calls of SSJ. But reports Chief Assistant Corporation Coun dedicated to the legacy of A. Philip museum raised the question of why "The disrespectful destruction are he wants the monument re sel Steven J. Holler endorsed a let Randolph. the RFP was falsified as vacant. of the monument is not something moved as soon as possible in line ter threatening that if the museum White recalled history that "This should leave to decision to that concerns just the Pullman with the mid January bidding of the does not remove the monument by Randolph was the original organ the winning bidder of the property, Community, A. Philip Randolph's lots. September 29, 2004 the city will. izer of the first March on Washing Or the city knew the cost associ legacy is National and International "Aid Beale through the city is After ongoing negotiations with the ton that called on Martin Luther ated with the removal. This deci and cannot be dishonored in this planning to remove and destroy museums attorney Charles Mudd King. 'Everyone should be ap sion was made without thought or way." said Lynn Hughes the muse another piece of Black Labor his the city agreed to a December 29, palled of such action of the city". something is going on under ums founder. tory." Said White. Noting that in 2004 (extended to January 7, 2005 The property was unkempt pri handed." Lance said he would meet with 2000 the city painted over a mural at deadline) vately owned until the city took "Randolph and the Porters 's the Scales to address information at 103rd and Cottage of the Pull Surrounding the monument on ownership for back taxes in 2002. legacy are under attack." Said on the issue. The city did meet with man Porters history. the corner of 104th and Corless, the In 1995 the museum cleaned up the Reginald Lewis board member of Ms. Hughes, to compromise on the In continuing the 24-hour sleep Far Southside Community Ac lots and developed it with $40,000 the new FSCAC and chair of the removal to another location. How over FSCAC is comprised of or countability Council (FSCAC) has in private funds matched with state Pullman Historical Foundation. ever, FSCAC stress it should re ganizations from the Far Southside been staging press conferences, funds. The monument was con "FSCAC have chosen to support main, and the city should grant the saying their purpose is on time to public meetings and marches pro structed with support of Maggie the museum in this effort not only lots to the museum. Serenading the serve as a voice through which is testing the City steadfast position Daley Gallery 21 project, where to save the monument, but to save museum's earlier offer to acquire sues as this makes their role even to remove the monument. youth help designed it. In addition, the museum's play and parking lot the property at market value for the more important to hold government Pete Scales of the city's Depart State Senator Emil Jones and others which is critical to the museums property two years ago. entities, elected officials and busi ment of Planning citing the prop were present during the ground operations as the first task under However, the cost to removal nesses accountable to the commu erty is city own for its own chosen breaking of a new parking lot. our purpose" said Mr. Hughes. the monument would be roughly nity residents of the Far Southside. acknowledged the city was in the process to grant the property to the Museum. But because there was no formal position of the alderman Anthony Beal (9) the process stopped. "Its up to the alderman. We can not move on the transition of property without the approval of the alder man." Said Scales. Ask want the official process of transacting city property govern by aldermen, the Mayor's press officer Lance Lewis was not sure of the legal ratifications and was not able to provide the process before dead line. Joined by community residents, organized labor, clergy, artist and
(Continued from page 2) Sheriff Race mand positions overlooking veteran personnel blatantly disobeying a court order." "What kind of message does that send to the people of Cook County? Cook County needs a new Sheriff. I plan to take on the challenge." Sheahan have been Sheriff of Cook County since 1990 with a wide mar gin, that his office call a mandate to reform an office that for years had been tainted by scandal and political corruption. Upon taking office, Sheahan press material says he has eliminated "ghost-payrollers" and collected more than 2,000 badges that had been handed out as political perks by previous admini strations. He also established an Inspector Gen eral's Office to investigate offi cial misconduct in the Office and implemented the Sheriff Michael department' s first-ever mandatory drug testing pro gram for all sworn personnel and command staff. However, no charges or indict ments were known in corruption charges. Opening a campaign office in the Roseland community, Baker involve ment in the community dates back to the mid 1970's, as precinct captain in the 21st and 34th wards and was in volved in the late Congressmen Ralph Metcalfe's race for congress. He ran for State Representative in 1982 and for Alderman in 1999 and he is the current Treasurer of the South Side If Must *»««*«!: etsspoo as &m» «sf wrtis-op. MOST QM V&itCLSS £*»k»s 11 -26-04 W Most pr«K*mt coupon ett*m» of write-up. MOST SM VgHSCJ-SS gaussss 11-26-04 Branch of the NAACP, and a member of the National Black United Front m PageS South Street Journal December 30—January 13, 2004 Note: Not suitable for < volving around me, otherwise living very self ishly." I was married at a very early age, had three Bah! Humb children. I divorced, and went a little buck wild-1 had two boy friends, one was a politician and the other one was a drug dealer, both of them gave Brotha wit me money plus I worked." I thought that was living but it was not. ISSJ: What woke you up? By Min. Paul Scott Beauty: I laid down on my sofa and just like all me the Pro-Black militant Martin Luther King Jr. I had a dream. (Continued from page 1) Grinch or the Ebony Ebeneze ! A vision if you will. nce in a life time, history captures Scrooge, but I detest this time certain personalities in the move In this dream I was standing on a fire lane of year. This is the time of ment, Beauty is one. On Decem dressed in white, I looked up and I saw demoli year that the whole world turns lily white ber 16th, was an appreciation tion to the public housing high rises, bricks were 0 falling onto the fire lane. But none hit me. As I and those that aren't white, wish they day for Beauty Turner. She is a world renowned advocate, award winning looked around I saw young men selling drugs, were. White "Jesus," white Santa, white journalist, reporting on the housing crisis, no and young women selling their bodies, I saw elves! What's an Afrocentric brotha to do; less than her role as a social advocate and young mothers holding on to their children hands pour myself a cup of egg nog and go off researcher addressing police brutality and crying out to me for help. singing "I'm dreamin' of a white Christ Minister of Information for the New Black A loud thunderous voice echo out of the clouds mas? Never! Panther Party. and said "Beauty take your twin and go to the C2 ince childhood, I have felt some- A Chicago native, Ms. Beauty Turner projects (Robert Taylor) you have work to do v_ what alienated during this time of was a resident Robert Taylor Homes, one of there!" year. The holiday television programs the most notorious public housing develop I woke up from that dream angry and upset, I that I watched never reflected ments in the world. Her experience provoked said out loud to myself-1 not going to any body my culture. The cartoon a passion and perspective, that captures the projects! characters were always lily essence of a Black female for social justice. My drug dealer boy friend found out about my white, except for maybe With a twin sister (deceased) the young politician boyfriend -otherwise to make a long that Black kid "Franklin" est of thirteen children were born from hum story short I end up in Robert Taylor home. on Charlie Brown (Even he ble beginning on the West side of Chicago, I saw that a lot of my people were sleeping, so didn't talk Black). She is the Assistant Editor for Residents' the work that I 'm trying to do is wake my people The shows were either about Journal, a weekly columnist for Hyde Park up by enlighten them. American white children named "Billy" Herald-Lake Front Outlook and a host of SSJT: Do you consider yourself a humanitar and "Susie" or English white kids from other community papers, including South ian or a hell raiser? the 1800's, but to quote old school rapper Street Journal. Beauty: "I consider myself a hell raiser for Kurtis Blowe "this ain't 1823. It ain't even A speaker at many events Ms. Turner has humanitarian reasons." 1970". Where were the Black kids in been principal for a day three times, twice at 8SJ: How do you separate your journalism "Christmas town" or "Santa land?" I Beethoven Elementary on 47th and State and community activism? guess the climate was just too cold for Street, and once at Zeno's Coleman Elemen Beauty: As a Black women living in the pit Black folks or the ones that lived there tary, they are Beauty's memorably speaking falls of poverty, I consider myself a modern day had enough sense to stay in the house engagements. Ida B. Wells, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, during a blizzard. Her motto: A closed mouth will never and a Lou Palmer type of fighter and writer. A I could never understand what was so get fed; nobody knows your pain unless you class of writer and fighter that is needed today in wonderful about a winter wonderland. tell them; and I have yet to begin to fight or trouble times. Why glamorize 20 below temperatures write for human rights! As it is becoming difficult for some tenants and frostbite? My melanin enriched skin my mother favorite rocking chair in a flood of (many of whom are black) to afford to stay in the definitely was not "feelin"' Frosty the e know you are not "Sleeping tears and I asked her "Mama why did you name city. Snow man and Jack Frost. Why couldn't Beauty' because of your awaken me that silly name?" Things are being put in place, to be organized, the "Christmas" characters be chillin' in ing message to many that are My mother gently lifted my head and whisper as we speak. the motherland, somewhere? Couldn't I sleep, so Beauty Turner, how did softly to me, "Baby, I name you that name for a There's many things that we as a people should you get the name "Beauty'? reason. see that it was a psychological ploy to be doing to opposed gentrification. I knew that you are going to be in the public make Afrikan people feel thaljthe cold Beauty: "My mothers named me Beauty." Silent is the biggest lie that is being told today. eye, and people are going to say good things and climate of Northern Europe^^s "normal" Let me tell you a little story. There too much silent that dwell behind the lips bad things about you. (She continued) "I didn't and something to be celebrated, while the When I was in the fourth grade there was a of our politicians, too much silent that never pene want anybody saying nothing bad about my child warm sun of Africa was abnormal and heavy set, snotty nose, boy named Leroy. He trate the lips of our spiritual leaders. that why I name you Beauty. Because in the end, something to be avoided? Oh well, where would always catch me in the coat closet and While key figures are being silent we are losing when it is all said and done- people have to call I was blind, now I see. tease me about my name; he would say things our homes, schools, jobs, and paternity of our you by your name, they have to call you some anta Claus. If I was good like; "Did your mama name you Beauty, because children are being rocked and cradle by the state. thing wonderful, and something beautiful, when all year, a fat white you have skinny legs like that horse name (Black No civil rights leaders, or elected politicians are S they call you by your name!" man would break into my Beauty)?" addressing our issue. The tears stop rolling and a smile came to my house (we did not have a I did have skinny legs at that time; one of my SSJ: Give an example of who you are refer socks would always fall down, and bunch up face. "Beauty is my name!" chimney) and leave me a ring to? f around my ankle, unlike my twin sister Daisy who SSJ: Have you once been given an apple or few toys, which my parents I \r^t/ Beauty: Like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Min. had big legs. part of your life that put you asleep? would grumble about hav- M .— Farrakhan. I remember one day I couldn't take Leroy teas Beauty: "Once I was fast asleep just like ing to pay for all year. It was not until ing any more, I ran out of the school and didn't every body else, just living from day to day, not later that I realized that my little brain (Continued on page 11) look back until I reach home, I flopped down by really paying attention to the world that was re was translating this to mean that if I didn'i'
shop again and he said to the barber: "You know Mayor Richard J. Daley, as Southside director of the God and the Barber Shop what? Barbers do not exist." Mayor's Office of Inquiry and Information. Dear Editor; "How can you say that?" asked the surprised barber. I headed an office that the Mayor had Office of In . A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and "I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on quiry and Information. The Mayor had initially re his beard trimmed. The barber and customer began to you!" ferred as "Little Neighborhood city Halls." There were The Vision talk about so many things and various subjects. "No!" the customer exclaimed. "Barbers don't exist four at the onset that included the North side, When they eventually touched on the subject of Englewood because if they did, there would be no people with Westside, Near Southside and Woodlawn. Dear Editor; God, the barber said: "I don't believe that God exists." dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man The Mayor was proud of these Neighborhood of The final architeati "Why do you say that?" asked the customer. "Well, outside." fices because they provided services in their respective approvals are in proc you just have to go out in the street to realize that God "Ah, but barbers DO exist! What happens is, people communities as opposed to traveling downtown to tion of the New Engl doesn't exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so do not come to me." City Hall. It was mandated by the Mayor that everyone in the summer of 20C many sick people? Would there be abandoned chil "Exactly!"- Affirmed the customer. "That's the world be treated alike. We were there to serve all. Since the Spring a\ dren? point! God, too, DOES exist! What happens, is, people Periodically the Mayor would forward memoran lars in capital funds r If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor don't go to Him and do not look for Him. That's why dums to his aides and cabinet heads—those who repre dream project becom pain. I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all there's so much pain and suffering in the world." sented the Mayor's office—which of course was him! Senate President Erhi of these things." Submitted by Joann McGee One such memo received in 1973, if my memory Hunter have taken thi The customer thought for a moment, but didn't re Engl e wood does not fail me, stated, "I, nor the City of Chicago lion in Illinois First F spond because he didn't want to start an argument. The hold you duly responsible for your staff. In the event a of the Mayor's office barber finished his job and the customer left the shop. Hired Truck Program and misdeed is done, I will not go to them. I expect you to Mr. Henry Wilson, ai Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the the Mayors Embarrassment know what your staff is doing during working hours." additional $1.5 millic street with long, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. Needless to say, one did not find it necessary to un funds have been secu Dear Editor He looked dirty and unkempt. derstand what the Mayor implied, just be able to read! by Children's Home < The customer turned back and entered the barber During the 70s, I was an Aide to the late, great, :// children under the influence of Santa Claus and Christmas th Street Journal December 30—January 13, 2004 Page 9 ig, Tis the Season to Be Black Another Buy Black Campaign Reasons to be conservative for 2005 h an Christmas attitude ,••- "; : / . • Ron Carter, Publisher and Editor morfty-owoed firms. Ranked by 2003 revenues*, 004 issue of Crain's Chicago Business ©2004 by Crain Communications Inc. was white and had this lie rammed down our throats at Christmas. Even Minority Full-time Description 2003 Change group of employees of when we grow up and see the foolish Top Revenues from 2002 owner- Year worldwide business ness of believing that the picture of Firm executive (in millions) ship founded 2003 Michelangelo's family members is really the Messiah, many still try to Johnson Publishing Co.; Linda +15.0% African- 1942 1,676 Publishing, 820 S. Michigan Ave., Johnson Rice, American television pro defend this falsehood by asking "what Chicago 60605; (312f president, duction, cos difference does it make?" 322-9200; www.ebony. CEO metics, hair com care The story is also told that his pur Harpo Inc.; 110 N. Car- Oprah G. Win- $275.0 +14.6% African- 1986 263 Television and pose was not to free the Black children •c penter St., Chicago frey, chairman American film produc 60607; (312) 633-1000; tions, publishing of Israel (that's what I said, BLACK!) www.oprah.com and online me from their white (Roman) oppressors dia but his whole, entire purpose was to Veluchamy Enterprises; Pethinaidu $210.0 +2.4% Asian 1974 3,000 Direct market 1213ButterfieldRd., Veluchamy, ing and mailing, excuse white folks from their many Downers Grove 60515; chairman, banking, real sins against humanity. We as a people (708) 449-2800; www. CEO estate veluchamy.com have survived not "because of our Flying Food Group LLC; Sue Ling Gin, $150.0 +15.4% Asian 1992 2,200 Airline catering, belief that Yeshua was white, but "in 4 212 N. Sangamon St., chairman, home meal spite of our belief that he was Cauca Ste. 1A, Chicago 60607; ' CEO replacement (312) 243-2122; www. sian. But this is a new day and it is flyinqfood.com time for our people to grow up and put Sayers 40 lnc/1; 1150 Gale E. $112.7 -19.3% African- 2003 75 Information • Feehanville Dr., Mount Sayers, presi- American technology away childish things. Prospect 60056; (847) dent, CEO products and ot to loose the 391-4040; www.sayers. N church folks)", com as the hip hoppers say "Buy Black" campaign was held De the report, points out that for the most part the "take back what the en cember 18, 2004, the core basis was ones in the middle and at the top do not depend start any trouble with white folks I would emy has stolen"; our cul centered on Reparations: (paying back on their own ethnic base as they achieve success be rewarded with gifts from the great ture and identity. We blacks for their enslavement). Upon reviewing as other races do. white man but if I fought against white must start a "Dreaming G the material I reflected on how would South "People see this. As other immigrates come to supremacy, I would be given a piece of of a Black Christmas" campaign to get Street Journal be involved other than reporting America for opportunities they are benefiting (black) coal. our people to replace the Eurocentric the event. Recognizing the Chicago Defender, greater from the doors that has been opened by Although my daughter is not in to the Christmas images with Afrocentric im and Ebony Magazine, (the top minority firm in Black American movements. In business it "Santa thang" I have many family mem ages, starting with those three white folks Chicago) would be very conservative supporting seems that Arab nationalities know to set up bers who tell me "Oh, let the baby have that they have in their front yard such a cause. On the contrary an astounding sup shop in the black community the minute they her "Santee" Claus, as if that will be the "perpetratin"' like they are "Joseph, Mary port would be that of BET (Time/Warner), not land at O'Hara Airport. It's no accident. The litmus test to determine her success or and Jesus". black owned, by acknowledging its profit base United States does not need Black labor folks failure in life. I guess during her accep We must use this time to tell our people should reflect economic parity. any more, nor the value of them in business." tance speech for the 2030 Nobel Peace that the original people of the Bible were As the Chicago Tribune roots itself from 157 Stressed Murphy. Prize she is going to say ".and I owe it all Black . We must seize the time and let years as an abolitionist republican newspaper; For centuries, Black Americans have been to my strong belief in Santa Claus," or if them know that the Messiah was not a today it characterizes itself as being conserva viewed as a cheap labor force. Now that is she winds up homeless and wandering the weak looking white man but was Yeshua, tive and sensitive to public debate. We all must changing, the gap widens as President George streets, she'll moan "if only my Dad the Black Revolutionary Messiah who be suspicious of untested ideas." A good 2005 Bush is demonstrating it with his new "Guess would have let me sit in Santa's knee, I was crucified for "stirring up the people" conservative resolution statement for SSJ, as it Worker" platform that allows immigrates to could have been a contender." We will raise this issue loud and proud relates to supporting a one-day buy black cam work 3 -4 years in the States working for less he image of the blue eyed, this holiday season whether it be on talk paign or the Million Man March of 2005 is The pay. blond haired "Christ" child has radio or talking on a street corner. We glory of unity is great, but the organizers must What's more, presidential candidate John been most destructive, well surpassing will let the world know that this year we be greater Kerry summed it up addressing reparations as "gangsta rap" as the most negative influ are celebrating the birth of the Black Conservative in Business 'Get over it'. It is like an overwhelming slap in ence facing Black children. If you Messiah." So instead of watching the 48 Pamela in Alabama did not know anything the face to black leaders pushing him and repa are throwing a birthday party hour marathon of "It's a Wonderful about the Buy Black campaign. Ebony magazine rations at the same time. Reasons to have sup for someone each year, the Life" we will be making a better life for the most part wasn't mindful that she as well ported Ralph Nader, win or lose, the glory of least you could do is put the for our people. as others weren't aware of the campaign. Above principles is greater than the lost compromising right picture on the party invi all, if Ebony supported such a campaign, their ones principles. tation. What is wrong with Min. Paul Scott represents the Messi financial stability would have been in question; A Conservative Resolution Black folks having a Black anic Afrikan Nation in Durham NC. He and their December issue wouldn't have been Chicago Tribune addressing its conservative Messiah in their nativity scene ? can be reached at (919) 949-4352 email: printed. Consequently their 1,600 employees position wrote, "Believing change must be made I For too long, we have been told [email protected] web site http:// would have been affected financially; therefore in the light of tradition and the lessons of his that Yeshua (his parents named Him Ye- members, blackplanet. com/THE-MYD it would not have been a good business decision. tory." shua, the white man named him Jesus) In light of being totally committed Ebony The tradition to buy black, and the glory of magazine would have prepared it's readers and another Million Man March will not be as pro advertisers last June to avoid suffering a lost for found if inmates Joseph Watkins, Aaron Pat the coming editions of 2005. Accordingly, Eb terson, Michael Smith and others falsely ac ony would have developed a campaign to have cused are not present as it relates to the 10-point Respectfully, funding by $300,000. an influx of black business ads. It would have platform outlined in The Final Call. The buy- black campaigns in resolution of the Million John E. Woodson (ret.) The estimated construction cost as of October 2004 targeted corporate advertisers in the same man ner as Black Enterprise and the Black Pages, not Man March is lost without the possibility of Bronzeville is $7.3 million. The newly formed Campaign for only for corporate images, but their role in sup each participate combining over $ 100 million Englewood Steering Committee, co-chaired by Joset porting the Buy Black campaign as they do with for consumer services and goods for that one of the New Wright, former president of Ameritech, Cecil Coleman 'Buy white' campaigns year round. day of October 16, 2005 to enhance another top retired vice president of Harris Bank, convened an ini Family: A Reality In another case, Oprah, whose the second top black business in Chicago. tial membership meeting on December 1, 2004. This black business; would have had to do the same As Armadell Hicks quotes Fannie Lou Hamer, steering committee consists of Englewood clergy, phi ral drawings and City of Chicago as Ebony with her magazine as other black pub "God is not going to bring it and put it in your lanthropists, governmental officials, and citizens. This ;ss to allow the start of construc- lications. However, Oprah and her shareholders lap, you got to do something." committee will work to raise the additional dollars wood Child and Family Center would surely suggest giving away cars instead. Still maintaining as a believer necessary to fully fund this new center. It will, also, Conservative Socially "conservatively"; SSJ's objectives for 2005 are: identify and act on strengths, opportunities, barriers, this year, over $6.3 million dol- "Everybody knows how to take care of their 1. Highlighting the injustices of the criminal ju and tasks that will build the support of the Englewood ive been received to help this own except Black folks as a whole", points out dicial system. 2. Working with Citibank in Community. : a reality. Governor Blagojevich, Web Evans, who is looked upon in the highest spearheading cooperative economics. 3. Leading Jones, Jr., and Senator Mattie Please watch for more information regarding the regard in organizing Buy-Black campaigns. But, the political agenda of POP with the Citizens lead in the release of $4.5 mil- progression of this very important social and economic no more than those before him: Elijah Muham For A Better Chicago. 4. Helping to spearhead a mds. In addition, the advocacy project. mad, Marcus Garvey, and recently the late Tim delegation to Ghana, Africa. And 5: Welcoming Alderman Theodore Thomas, Mission: To give children help, hope, and opportu Bridges of Matah. those that would take part in the new Advisory d Congressman Bobby Rush, an nity. The Chicago Urban League reports that there Board of SSJ. i dollars in Empowerment Zone Mary S. Debose LCSW, ACSW is a growing poor population of Black people in May we all have a prosperous New Year with ed. Private fund raising efforts Englewood Chicago. Lavern Murphy of POP, agreeing with a prescription to broaden good will for all. : Aid Society have increased the 312.424.6803— www.chasi.org Page 10 South Street Journal December 30—January 13,2004
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(smile) Jt l^JjTjOil^Xprave their thinking as it relates to SSJ: If there was a panel of stories re SSJ: Community activist normally garding CHA, covering areas of commu swear, do you? (C \» uedfrom page 8) their work on community development nity development, planning for the future, SSJ: Just about all and community change. Beauty: "Many people swear, but I try and community-based research, and who CHA executives take Beauty: "foundations leaders need to get not to make a habit of swearing, I try to be the buck stop with accountability and re the position they are not responsible for a close up view of what is really taking place more diplomatic." sponsibility; who are five peo the administration before them. Is there a so them they can make a better decision on "Kerry could "I am a true believer in that ple you would want to be on blame for what is happening to public what needs to be funded. have done some you can say what you mean Plus grass root organizations need to not that panel? without swearing and still get housing residents. The residents, govern thing for the Black ment or just the change of the times? get into the habit of being put on a leach, and Beauty: The panel would ad your point across." dress the CHA Transformation Beauty: "Every body had a hand in this being pulled back in when the funders think man by signing that SSJ: What advice would Plan. First of I would be one of tragedy, and as things unfold it is going to that you are going to far to help the people. inquiry, but he did you give to activist just the panelist, including Carol take everybody SSJ: What are some resources that may starting? Steele from Cabrini Green, Pro not! "Enough to To remedy this cancerous epidemic that be helpful in the people research in this Beauty: Be passionist about fessor / Sociologist Sudhir make a Negro turn leaving a lot of my people homeless." phrase?" your people, and your cause, Venkatesh from Columbia Uni SSJ: The fact is: to understand politi Beauty; There are many resources out Black", like Lou believe in your rights as a versity, CEO CHA Terry Peter cians, you need to "follow the money." Is here such as studies that can help in this Palmer said. people, and every thing else son so that he can reply, Ron that the case with the Transformation of phrase. Professor Sudhir Venkatesh and my will fall in line. Carter Publisher South Street There's more to CHA? Or the resident just did not do their studies about the CHA Relocation Transfor SSJ: The most joyful part of Journal." Government than part? mation Plan report is on line. being in this business SSJ: Who would be the "It is easy to understand politicians after all Plus there's a documentary that we did it is what meets the eye! Beauty: "Helping people!" moderator? I use to date one." called- "Dislocation" which will be out soon SSJ: The most stressful part SSJ: As George Bush won the election, research and studying the relocated public "None other then our own Black award of the business. winning Radio talk show host WVON Cliff most grass root organizers voted for Kerry housing residents plight. The study also in Beauty: "Not being able to help them Kelly." and other Democrats. Are they out of clude some of the people who resided in the all!" building with me- 4525 South Federal. SlSJ: Upon there being a book written touch with the main stream of America? SSJ: What are your future goals? The easiest way to get copies of our work about you, what would you want to be left Beauty:: I would like for every grass Beauty: My future goals are to write is to goggle search my name -such as out? root organization to go see Fahrenheit 911, by books, plays, songs, documentaries, and be a "Beauty Turner'' Beauty: " If there was a book written Michael Moore. In this documentary the motivational speaker to our youth. Black policy makers needed one Senators With Tom Sullivan report- he was con about me what would I want left out? "Umm, tracted by the CHA to give a report about the that is a unique question, my question to you Otherwise continue to write and fight until signature on an inquiry concerning the disen I become Sleeping Beauty in my grave! franchising of the Black vote in the year 2000 out-come of the plan so far. is, "If I wanted something left out why would between Gore and Bush." The most that people can do these days is "Gore was the Chairman of the committee and guess who was a Senator at that time- none other then Kerry. "Kerry could have done something for the Black man by signing that inquiry, but he did not! "Enough to make a Negro turn Black", like Lou Palmer said. Tl r "s more to Govern ment than what meets the eye! Engiewood Round Up by John Paul Jones School Reform The Greater Engiewood Community and Family Task Force meeting on CPS - Schools and Region to Discuss Renais sance 2010. Nineteen out of the areas 28 public schools have been placed on proba tion within the past 3 years. The State's power to close and or reconstitute schools goes into effect FY 2006. Since 2001, CPS have been challenged about the ways in which they close and re open schools within black communities. An update on the 63rd and Halsted Commercial Project Application. The Family Task Force responded to the City's Request for Proposal (RFP) to be come a joint venture partner in this $26 million project. The Task Force will ex pand the committee in order to meet with banks and other institutions to strengthen our equity position for this project. In " addition, the next meeting for the Global "Respect for King Days ?? Committee TEAM and PEER Inc. com mittee will layout plans for "Respect for King Days" and the "Emmett Till Anni versary". The committee is establishing permanent committees for the 3 year cam paign that started the December 18th event. Furthermore, they are establishing a "Blood Stain Banner" Committee for the "Till Anniversary". Alderman Troutman will present the Humanities Week Jan. 15 thru 21st, 2005 , For informaiton call John Paul Jones at 6941 S.Westarst Ave. Chicago 773-776-40 16 (773) 436-6496. www.tairoiaoiiwestern.CQni Page 12 South Street Journal December 30—January 13,2004 South Street ART ^^iA^fv ^£v&et ^te^p^vrx^ I/IA£ lp Ms. Helen Chicago steppin even long dress coats. West of originated in the Ladies wearing high 1950's. Partners stiletto heels (Imp's), Neleh face each other short skirts to long Artistic while alternately dresses, basically moving side-to-side looking very cool. The | Expressions and spinning to the dance is a very relaxed Is presenting, beat. and smooth form of { Spirit of Art - Season Steppin as it is af movement, not the of Hope fectionately known breakneck actions of \ The opening reception originated in Chi the jitterbug. and exhibit featured cago. It was origi Not all music is good j fine art by the Trinity nally known as the for stepping, but it is a United Church of "Offtime Dance", versatile dance when it | Christ, Artist in Resi- which was a form of comes to music, in | dence Ministry, repre a slowed down (or cluding, R&B, Pop big sented by Mitch half time) Jitterbug Band, bop, jazz, Con | Anderson, Stephanie in the 1940's and temporary dance, Hip- I Coleman, Jesse How later a heavy Bop Hop etc, However, like ard, Patrick Thomp- influence in the most music, dancer I son, Cheryl Toles, and 1950's. During the look for certain I Dorothy Wormbly. The exhibit is open 1950's it became rhythms in the these \ now located at 3467 known as the Walk music forms. The I S. King Dr., and will due to its slow walk main form of the music continue through ing appearance with is R&B. The basic is 8 January, 2005. the leader and part steps and are counted ner walking around 1-2-3 4-5—7-8, The Art of Reginald Gammon the dance floor in There are 6 count pat At the Susan Woodson Gallery, 5121 S. Drexel time to the music, terns to the music as followers walking Born 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsyl well. The dance is vania, Reginald Gammon's work has backwards and African American in leaders walking for been exhibited widely both nationally nature but does wel and internationally and is represented ward. come cross the racial barriers as many other national in numerous private and public collec The 1960's brought it all together to form the dance ity's races partake in the dance. tions. Part of the Harlem Renaissance, called "Steppin or Stepping" Dancers would dress up he has received too many awards. His wearing Wide Brim Hats, Baggy Slacks. 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This mayor is a un New year city budget Daley: ion buster." He said. "And alder men in support of the budget turned City Budget The Best Mayor Chicago ever had' their backs on the unions and their Voice citizens in lei of $220 mil. deficient family members who are city work were, "The black alderman, are un ers." armed, a brunch of individuals." $195 million bond, after passage of 38,689 full-time positions in City Mark Loveless said, "But this is "It would be hard to understand the City's 2004 Budget, the bond government. In 2005, there will be the Mayor these city workers voted the entire budget if you were not at issue was reduced to $150 million) approximately 35,900. for," "How many of these city the committee hearings. reported by the Neighborhood As the city continues to negotiate workers were house slaves, Black, Some modifications from the Capital Budget Group calling it, with the unions, the mayor delays White, or Latino? Now they need original budget included shifting "Promises broken". raises for exempt personnel by six community support. some of the proposed alcohol tax Bill 'Doc' Walls, by all indica Daley said "Revenues are not months and will reduce the number Looking to the political future, increase from beer to wine and liq tions, a 2007 mayoral candi keeping up with inflation or our of vacancies by another 240 posi Cononate said, "The northwest vot uor, and dropping increases in the date, said he called to congratu needs, "and Springfield's failure to tions. The result is 1,300 fewer budg ers are not blindly supporting motor vehicle lease tax , as well as late the aldermen on their approve a city owned casino for eted positions in this year's budget Daley's pile-of-ticks. We just want sidewalk cafe fees. stand. "We must call them out Chicago, warning that things could than last year's." a good challenger, Daley's future is Aid. Howard Brookins (21) voted when they vote against our in get worse, in effect, positions Privatizing jobs has escalated over less certain. His choices are being against the funding provision of the terest and support them when Springfield officials to eventually the last eight years, and the mayor's questioned...$4 million in destroy budget, rationalizing that Blacks they vote correctly." approve a Chicago casino. office reports that in the coming ing Meggs Fields is an example of buy wine and liquor more than The mayor's office stated the months the mayor would present an poor spending. The Mayor's beer. "The increase hit black people Chicago mayor ever. casino issue had nothing to do with agenda to increase privatization. "Millennium Park cost of $475 mil more. In addition, it is easier for Daley commented, "Everyone this year's budget. But looking O'Hare airport and the selling of lion." people in city boarder wards to en likes complements" and touted his ahead the mayor is steering for a the Chicago Skyway are only ex Coconate, said two thirds of the ter the suburbs to purchase cheaper record of city services without cuts. casino, alleging it would generate amples of city jobs being privat voters, 600,000 voters stay home priced cigarettes and liquor. An unnamed city employee con hundreds of millions in new reve ized. Contractor work is the base and only 8% to 11% of the black Brookins also admitted the budget firmed allegations that Daley staged nue, alleviate raising property taxes for privatization with issues sur voters came out to vote, and the does not address the towing prob the public hearings. and create thousands of new jobs," rounding emergency contractual mayor won. "That is no over lem and the contracts. But Walls contradicts his statement Sources say that is the real deal work as high as $200,000. whelming majority. For there is an At a budget hearing at the South insisting services are being cut. The allows legislators to bail out the Unable to produce privatization opening crack in the armor"." Shore Culture Center the over budget contains almost $50 million CTA, pay for it with a casino, thus cost comparisons, the budget office Walls and Coconate announced whelming testimonies addressed in new program cuts, in addition to avoiding a property taxes increase. argued the emphasis is on better they have joined forces to fight for city services threatened by the pro $2.3 billion in cuts that Daley has City Workers quantity and consumer services. the rights of average citizens. Further jected budget deficit. made since 1989. "All I want is my job" The city Added the cost is a minimal. more, the two warned they would Some expressed concern for im Cuts were also felt in the commu unions chanted, working without a Disputing the minimal clam, politically oppose the Mayor and proved city services, yet others, nities where the City is proposing to contract the last 18 months. "We "Privatization of jobs cost more." those Aldermen who continue to sup ignoring obvious budget shortcom issue a $186 million bond to fund are not going to take it." said Cononate. "This is a ploy to port his scandalous tax and spend ings, proclaimed Daley the best neighborhood improvement pro But they did. In 1989, there were fatten Daley's campaign chest and administration. jects (in 2003 the Mayor proposed a provide him a White pin stripe pa- Result of (Continued from page 2) Kwanzaa Quiz Election Ql. What is the term for the Hamilton. seven principles of Kwanzaa? 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