17Th Ward Candidates Differ on Approach

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Black historical site ownership and future are in question Supreme Life Building Douglas -The Supreme Life Building, on attracts attention. For the last seven years, it 35th and Martin Luther King Drive, former has been at the center of controversy, as headquarters of the insurance company of the community organizations from Bronzeville, same name, has retained its place in history so led by community activist Harold Lucas, far as the "Crown Jewel" of the Black prevented the City from demolishing the Metropolis Historic District. building. Ebony magazine publisher John John- Lucas, leading the community participa- son,who once owned it and the Supreme Life tion, helped devise the Restoring Bronzeville Insurance company, described the two as "an Comprehensive Plan, which included using epicenter of Black Capitalism in America." the Supreme Life Insurance Building as an Supreme Liberty (change to Supreme Life) official Visitors Center. was the product of the biggest financial deal As an spin off of the Mid South Planning ever negotiated by an all-Black business. In and Development Commission, the Black 1929 three Black companies, Supreme Life Metropolis Convention & Tourism Council and Casualty _of CoJumbi Mid Northeastern Life of Newark, reached a benchmark of completion for the New Jersey, merged to combine a joint busi- first round Empowerment Zone grant It was ness worth $27 million. It was one of the first awarded a $100,000 for a Visitors Center major mergers in American business history, and commercial development of the build- according to Mr. Johnson. ing,. That allowed them to become owners of Seventy years after the historic merger, and the Supreme Life Building. six years after the corporation was liquidated, The Black Metropolis predicted that the the building, is worth $862,000, according to project would generate sales up to $200 mil- the City of Chicago's land estate appraisal lion per year. It would also have a technol- SSJ File photo conducted a year ago. ogy center with computer training for local Harold Lucas of the Black Metropolis Convention and Tourism Council holds up the the Supreme The Supreme Life Insurance Company still residents and 24-hour Internet access was Life Business Plan, which predicted sales up to $2 million is now in the hands of the City of (Continued on page 4) Chicago to decide its historic fate. . ^ 17th ward candidates differ on approach InSide by Carmelita Banks that while the center does send them Staff Writer ' out for interviews, they do not get the Although the 17th ward candidates jobs. For example, after calling the share similar goals, they differ on how center "on a regular basis, [my neigh- South Street they should be achieved. All three bor] went out and got her own job." agree that economic development has She says others have told her similar Feature: occurred. stories. Both she and Hawthorne Roseland PAGE 5*^ "All these things may be good, but want resume, application and inter- Editorial: they should've been discussed by ev- view preparation provided. Men Cheating eryone." says challenger Tyrone Like Hawthorne, Williams ques- De'Andre Hawthorne. "Every busi- tions the value of what she calls Business: ness that has been developed came at "rich-owned businesses" replacing WVON&N'DI^ the smaller local minority-owned the expense of already existing busi- TEAM UP PAGE 143 nesses that have either been pushed businesses. She cites the soon-to-be- closed corner store Nadia's Food and out or are already on their way £>ut Tyrone De'Andre Beverly Taylor Latasha R. Thomas, Liquors at 7813 S. Halsted. On Black History: with no known effort to be placed back Hawthorne, challenger 17th ward incumbent Williams, challenger into the community." in 17th ward alderman in 17th ward "The items they have are not Then Came ThundeS nearly as expensive as Osco's or Like Hawthorne, incumbent Prof. Willie Dixon Latasha Thomas grew up in the 17th Walgreen's," she says. So Nadia's ward. She recalled that her parents and other businesses owned by minorities in the community better meet shopped, banked, and conducted most Spiritual: business within the ward. When they the needs of single mothers, Williams says. If the present ward conducted business outside, they did Minister on 1 organization would bring chains like so "because they wanted to, not be- K-Mart and Country Buffet that pro- President Bush * cause they had to." She views the vide less expensive items and ser- return of business chains to the ward Next Issue: vices, the residents would benefit and as needed improvements that also pro- the businesses would thrive. vide jobs with construction firms in Where are the » Hawthorne wants door-to-door the building stage and with ongoing employment after the businesses open. training of people in the community for posi- surveys taken within the ward to determine what Public Housing Thomas cited the LaSalle Banks at 79th and tions at the bank, she says. everyone, not just "a select few" want. Then he Resdients? Halsted as an example. A minority partnership Challenger Beverly Taylor-Williams ques- wants the interpretation of the surveys rehashed erected the building, and then the 17* ward tions the effectiveness of the resource center. (Continued on page 12) Employment Resource Center facilitated the She says that several residents have complained Page 2 Feburary8-21,2001 South Street Journal

the UnZip EZ funds questioned on major The Centers are open from 8:30 ajn to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and are closed weekends and holidays. By the Weatherman organizations working with local groups On the southside the locations are in Mid-South, 715 East f f\ ^ hat's the deal with Chicago and Wash- The City Council's Budget and 47th St., Phone 773-538-5627 and at the Daley College, I Y / ington D.C., politics? What seems con- Government Committee on January 7500 S. Pulaski, Bldg. 100, Phone 773-884-7000. I y\ y fusing, is probably elementary, like 31 called for a recess during the dis- y jr Mayor Richard Daley's not holding Rev. cussion of an Empowerment Zone Jackson's hand when Al Gore was campainging at application to fund a host of Engle- CEO of Lincoln Center to step down the Daley Center. After the election Daley told people wood targeted grants, according to to respect President George Bush's win (regardless if the. Neighborhood Capital Budget with award as he stole the election as the Mayor's brotherBill Daley Group Alderman Burke raised sev- may say.). Then the Mayor got on Clinton's case. humanitarian of year eral concerns about the contract with Douglas - For the first time in the And now Bush is getting some hints on Black vote Catholic Charities to perform cus-| control as he starts his Faith (Fake) Project, pumping 1-year history of the Abraham Lincoln tomer service training to residents. Aid. Ed Burke Centre's Humanitarian Award, the Din- money into the community through the churches. It The Greater Englewood Community ner Committee has elected to honor one look like the bushes are covering up the real agendas. and Family Task Force raised concerns about the $3.7 million of its own leaders - Jesse D. Madison Such as the "Bushes " uncovering thefinanical deal- and the application's lack of citizen participation in designing president and chief executive officer o ings on Rev. Jesse Jackson according to Chicago programs specific to Englewood's local needs. Members of the center. He will be honored Friday, Sun-Times Sunday paper the community insisted that the Chicago Urban League and February 16, in the Crystal Ballroom of] Continuing on the media Jef- the other six applicants failed to work in a collaborative the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel. r rey Davis of the Chicago De- fashion to ensure local support and to measure ways for capacity Mr. Madison is being saluted because [fender and president of the building of local groups. he has decided to retire in June. At the Bronzeville Network club, who The Catholic Charities of Chicago is scheduled to receive three dinner, he will be honored for 32 years calls himself a handsome devil, is (3) grants of more than $496,000 each,which is over $1.4 million, of dedication and service, both public holding the BNC every other week and the Chicago Urban League is to receive $2 million. and private. at the Alphonso Club on 13th and The committee will reconvene on Wednesday, February 7, at The Centre is a 95-year-old, multi- Michigan Ave. Hosted by Herb 9:15 am to review the Empowerment Zone applications. faceted social service organization on Kent Mayor of Bronzeville. It the south side, serving mostly disadvan- Jeff Davis looks like the Mayor will do an Nicole Gallery will exhibit Black dolls off the an- taged children, youth, senior citizens, other term in office. However it is tebellum United States in February those developmental^ disabled ,and not edged in stone. In additional Darva Watkins the Hyde Parker, Cassandra Fay Smith's collection of miniature mental ly ill. on the west side o advertising manager ofSSJ is being sought to be the slave cabins and dolls will premier at thes Chicago. secretary of the BNC. prestigious Nicole Gallery, 230 W. Mr. Madison is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, where he Huron during Black History Month 2001 j attended school. Upon his graduation from Manassas High Former Congressman Mel Reynolds was pardoned as through March 3. School, in 1956, Madison moved to Chicago and received a one of. President Clinton's last acts. Finally, Mel gets A historian and ethnographic minia- bachelor's degree in business administration from Roosevelt his get-out-of-jail-free card. Wonder if WLS radio turist, Smith's miniature slave dolls are University, where he majored in Accounting . Madison also did would r&hire their favored again- attracting a great deal of attention. The some graduate work in Management at Roosevelt. Receiving awards in honor of Dr. Martin Luther tiny works of art-,designed at a one inch I When the late Harold Washington was elected mayor, he ap- King Day was Maurice Ford 7th District Police scale, -tell the stories of individual lives| pointed Madison as his first Commissioner of Consumer Services Commander, of St. BernardHospitalandHeatlh through "authentic" accessories and-part Cassandra Fay Smith' for the city of Chicago. Three years later, Mayor Washington tapped Madison as the first African American ever appointed to Care Center was Sister Elizabeth Van Straten, fiction/part truth biographies that accom- the position of General Superintendent of Chicago Park District. RHSF, and Presdient-CEO Gregory Whitehead. pany them. Madison served as the Park District's Chief Executive Officer Also on the list was Aid. Laiasha R. Thomas (17), The dolls represent the entire spectrum of people of color ujjtil May of 1990. A few months later, he was appointed to his Jean Holland, teacher at Ricahard Oglesby school, during the days of slavery - field hands, servants, free people current post. and its principal Jo Marie Cooper; Reverend Aubrey and craftsmen. Their clothing and the house are based on The cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by a Blake, Pastor of First ML Calvary M.B. Church; intensive research of early photographs, paintings, illustrations formal dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program at 7:30 p.m. will include Mnfin M. AKYIIPV DPS. Board Member and Mr. and plantation archeology. Their stories come from runaway a roast, toast and the award presentation. The evening will Henry Wilson, received the 2000 Dr. King Commu- ads, slave-narratives and plantation records. conclude with dance music by Gentleman of Leisure. nity Service award. 4* "I'm not interested in what was done to slaves, but what To reserve single tickets or tables of ten, call the Abraham JN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Rumor has it UPN's they did and said," Smith said LincolnCentre at (773) 373-6600 ext. 634 or 611. Moesha is finishing up its last season, unconfirmed Workshop on funding for grants to sources reveal that UPN is being bought out by a First African American larger media network as quoted by Chris Rock " UPN be held Feb. 10 will go from Moesha to NO ESHA! Brandy will con- Workshops on grant writing will be held at Woodson agent appointed to IIAA tinue her cosmetic commercial roller coaster and ap- Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Government Affairs pear in up Ond coming feature film projects and made beginning Feb. 10. Reservations from individuals and non- Commission for T. V. movies. and speaking of Chris Rock the profit organizations are required. Milton Moses, president and stand up comic is finishing up his last season of HBO Susan Snyder and Paul Oostenbrug, who have success- chief executive officer of Commu- "The*Chris Rock Show", Rock will continue to work fully developed proposals, will run the workshops. They nity Insurance Center, a 39-year-old on various HBO projects as well as continuing his will cover funding sources and writing a letter of inient on career in motion pictures. Last but certainly not least African American-owned insurance Feb. 10; elements of grant and proposal writing on Feb. 17; agency, recently was honored twice Jamie Foxxjust recently celebrated a very emotional critiquing a grant writing assessment on March 3. 100th episode and ending of "The by the Independent Insurance Agents Jamie Foxx Show". Although One Stop Centers for job readiness of America. Foxx like Brandy and Chris Rock After receiving their President's Award in 1999, he was One-Stops , located at Daley College and 715 E. 47th, offer appointed a member of their Government Affairs Commission, will move on to bigger and better free computerized job listings, information on employment projects, with no Esha, Rock, or which is the first time that an African American has been insurance, and workshops on topics ranging from resume named to that committee in the 105 years of their existence. Foxx, the industry has constructed writing to job search and interview skills. They operate from The Rev.Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who was the keynote speaker a conspiracy to Lock us out of the 8-5, Monday through Friday. at the national convention of the IIAA, urged more diversity in Big Black Box!!! Hmmmm! A resource room is equipped with computers for writing all phases of the Insurance business. The recently concluded The South Street Journal wishes \ resumes or cover letters, practicing typing, upgrading soft- convention was held this time in conjunction with the its new Advice Columnists Mother Mother Diva ware skills, or searching the Internet for job opportunities. Washington-based National African American Insurance As- Diva, A Happy 30th Birthday Faxing, copying, staff assistance and telephone services are sociation and the Latin American Association of Insurance Come out and party with Mother Diva @ her Birth- available to assist .those unfamiliar with using the technology. Agencies, headquartered in Miami ,FL. day Xtravaganza Bash on Friday February 9, at the Phop House, at 1675 N. Elston, there is an admis- sion price with Special geust, D.J. Steve Maestro WTTW will show documentary on history of Art Institute from WGCI (this is an alternative lifestyle. 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South Street Journal Feburary8-21,2001 Page 3 Gity set-aside statistics do not add up for blacks By Carmelita Banks owned businesses in city landscaping are also added on, he for larger orders. Staff Writer work," Daley said. says. Johnson wants the pass-through, The 16 percent increase Shareef and Calvin "The African American contrac- front and fraudulent construction in construction contracts "Omar" Johnson of the tors already included them in their firms that benefit from the set-aside for minority and women- Work-Ship Coalition bids," Johnson said. program eliminated. In pass owned businesses have ant Malone to furnish Other areas needed to provide through money goes through not benefited African the names of the those President Bush's "affirmative as- African American firms back to American contractors , ac- minority construction sets" in the construction industry other firms. Fronts list women or cording to two Omars. firms that benefited from for African American contractors minorities as the owners, but they "It's good for white Omar Shareef of Mayor Richard M. Calvin "Omar" the set-aside. are banking, bonding and supply really are not. Fraudulent compa- Johnson of Work- African American Daley of Chicago Malone, who was not women," says Omar Sha- Contractors Ship Coalition houses, Johnson said. nies are listed as M/WBEs because reef of the African Ameri- Association available for comment as "The banks need to increase our only one of the owners qualifies. can Contractors. "But what ent; that taxpayer this paper went to press, investi- access to capital so that we can Finally he wants effective appren- the city gives us is drops and re- and public interests are protected; gated the 2,500 certified M/ grow," he said. Then they would ticeship programs for African mains but nothing to sustain us." that contracts are monitored fre- WBEs. Today he lists only 1,600, be free to obtain the bonding re- Americans and "a business pro- Drops are small jobs in snow re- quently, and that the City contin- according to Johnson. quired to do the job and get the gram for our children," he said. moval, wrought iron fencing and ues to build on its solid record of "We have legitimate [African landscaping, Remains are installing involving minorities and women- American] contractors but be- posts or doing the cleaning of cause of certain mechanisms, we entry-level contracts. MINORITY SHARE are not awarded the contracts," "They'll have us clean two trailers Johnson says. erve in the Community versus a whole building, plant two While minority-owned firms Those mechanisms include low received nearly one-fourth of all trees versus a whole blockful, fill city contracts in 1993, bidding, waivers, change orders two trucks versus the 20 • [white minority-owned construction and special conditions cited by firms received a lesser share of Atlanta contractor] Marino gets," Shareef the white contractors, he says. Af- construction contracts. says. "African Americans have lost ter white contractors underbid on affirmative action very well City construction African American contractors, with Mayor Daley." contracts* they obtain waivers for not using Last October Mayor Daley an- African American subcontractors, Total minority= 3.8% nounced that through September 58,970,257 stating that they cannot find them. 2000, M/WBEE participation was 1.5°/c Shareef does not buy that excuse 46 percent of total City contract since AACA has "350 contractors expenditures, compared to 30 per- within the city." Both he and cent over the same period last year. White Johnson believe that the white The Mayor credited the changes contracts^ contractors have not been looking discounts tha^upplyhouses^eive to the improvements in the City's 5144,357,243 in the city. procurement process, including the To increase the amount they re- Starting the New Year offwith | hiring of David Malone as Chief ceive from the city after their low Procurement Officer. bid has been accepted, white con- with Great Savings at "Under Malone's leadership, the []] Asian Q White ' tractors use change orders to in- Department of Procurement Ser- crease their revenue by citing vices has instituted a number of BB Black H Hispanic "architectural design" errors. JOHN'S HARDWARE I reforms to ensure that its contract 'Does not include subcontracts Their special- conditions of trail- process is open, fair and transpar- ers, laborers, fencing, security and SOURCE City o! Chicago SUN-TIME 6c BICYCLE SHOP ' I FRONT DOOR KNOB IF,,*™] I I 6. • • 100 FT. HEAVY DUTY EX. 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estate development and tax Those issues still have not been credit deals. "hammered out." Ms. Williams has Supreme Life Building $150,000 tied up with the building, "Under the current financing structure, the Empowerment Zone plus interest reportedly of 30%. The (Continued from page I) Coordinating Council unani- city law department said those is- was also planned for the develop- mously approved the project, sub- sues will be worked out with the ment. ject to resolution of site control County Treasurer and be the respon- However, on Thursday, May 20, issues. Black Metropolis Conven- sibility of the judge to settle all 1999, the Department of Planning tion & Tourism Council will use 3 financial details. and Development obtained authority dollars from the private sector for The Supreme Life building was to from the Community Development every dollar of EZ funding. Black be a good project for Chicago, con- Commission (CDC) to acquire the Metropolis Convention & Tourism sistent with the Mayor's goal of en- property from Black Metropolis un- Council has already generated over hancing Bronzeville as a tourist her- der the Bronzeville Tax Incremental $600,000 in private sector invest- itage site. The City worked with Financing. Black Metroplois was an &TC. be comprehensive and inclusive of ment in the project." community organizations in 1999, early supporter of the City in the However, Paula Robinson of the the entire community and be built Lucas said the project is good designated the Bronzeville TIF, de- establishment of the Bronzeville Bronzeville Partnership and close around public and private partner- for- Chicago, and is consistent with veloped and sponsored the Walk of TIF. associate of Lucas, questioned if ships." the Mayor's goal of enhancing Fame monuments to Chicago's The City decision for a "quick the City develops the Supreme That "the Empowerment Zone Bronzeville as a tourist destination African American leadership on take".of the building was based on Life Center Project, would there Coordinating Council unani- and technological hub. Martin Luther King Drive as a the BMC&TC's taking too long to still would be partnership, or own- mously approved the project is a He also said the project was con- tourism heritage stop. successfully complete the project, ership by local residents. It was sign that the city realized the im- sistent with Empowerment Zone The building has a link with the according to the City's Law Depart- based since the building was pur- portance of community participa- fund basic principles: alleviating Chicago Historical Society for oral ment. The CDC confirmed that the chased with tax dollars, the project tion.," Robinson said. poverty, job creation and reinvent- histories and genealogies. So it was building would not be demolished is still 100% financed by commu- The city still has the power to ing government. not unusual for Supreme to play a and would essentially adhere to the nity. decide what will happen to the Lucas started the Black major role in the Lee v. Hansberry same concept created by BMC She said, "Strategic plans must building and to choose a developer Metropolis as a leading authority suit which doomed restrictive by way of a Request For Proposal on the history of Bronzeville and covenants and opened up the neigh- (RFP). was the first to demonstrate a sus- borhoods around the University of Hope TowiiMi & Storaqc Lucas said, "It sets a bad prece- tainable market for heritage Chicago for occupancy by Blacks. dent for the city to respond to our tourism in the neighborhood. His It was common during that period MHII. IIOAII SERVICE organization's numerous requests efforts led to the creation of Mayor for owners to attach racially restric- for assistance with inappropriate Daley's Bronzeville Blue Ribbon tive covenants to deeds, thereby bar- Servicing Chicago & use of its powers of eminent do- Committee, to which he was not ring Black occupancy or sales, ac- South Suburbs main to take the building. appointed. cording to Johnson.. 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By La Shawn Cobb gage companies that charged excessive fees. Associate Editor That problem is being counteracted with Roseland Three southside neigborhoods - "creative financing" so that people can purchase homes, he says. Roseland, Pullman and West Pullman -had The council is working to counteract the loss economic battles with Pullman Railroad of business in the area. According to Eddie since the late 1800s. Their foes changed in Davis, manager of Bass Furniture and Rug. the late 1900s. The outcome in this new mil- Although some businesses have relocated or lenium for the Greater Roseland community died,others "are still striving to make a differ- is begininning to look hopeful for most. ence in the community," he says.. George Pullman built the town of Pull- According to a study by the Woodstock In- man, designed to be a morally uplifting and stitute, West Pullman is one of the southside highly controlled community, for his em- neighborhoods that's being systematically ployees. It was laid out by S.S. Beman to denied residential mortgage money. In 1986, a meet its workers' every need . It provided a test of resdents who lived near the Dutch Boy library, church building for the various de- Paints factory at 12000 S. Peoria Street re- nominations to rent, and a hotel named after vealed that 309 persons suffered from various Pullman's daughter, Florence. In 1889 the forms of lead poisoning. The factory ,which had burned down the year before, was consid- residents voted to annex themselves to ered equivalent to a toxic dump which har- Chicago, a decision angering its autocratic bored.lethal amounts of lead and asbestos. founder. The community, jronically, is just north of Pullman greeted the 1894 workers' strike one of the oldest sites in the Chicago area with an intransigent "There is nothing to known to have inhabited by man. Along the negotiate." The federal government and the banks of the Calumet River, south of West U.S. Attorney General, a former railroad Pullman, archeologists excavated the Anker lawyer, took Pullman's side,using federal Paint Co. on 115 th. 1880s seven truck lines passed through, Site, where hundreds of years ago, Indians troops to break the strike. In 1898 by order Before the town of Pullman was freed connecting Chicago with the east and lived and traded. A gorget, or shell mask, was of the Illinois Supreme Court, the Pullman of its namesake's control, dissatisfied south. Roseland became the commercial discovered that represented the artistic expres- Company was divested of ownership of the workers settled in two alternative areas, district for the area surrounding it. sion as well as the trading skills of Chicago town. Hope and Kensington. Hope eventually Before World War II, the black section area residents five hundred years ago. The Pullman neighborhood of 1986, became Roseland while Kensington be- of Roseland, Lilydale, had 1,000 resi- Kensington was an undeveloped northwest bounded by 95th dn the north, 115th on came West Pullman. dents. By 1970 Blacks made up 55 per- alternative to George Pullman's company town the south , Stony Island on the east, and Roseland is-bounded by the METRA cent of Roseland's residents; by 1980, in the 1880's at what is now 115th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. West Pullman's resi- Cottage Grove on the west, is larger than (formerly Rock Island) tracks past High- 97.5 percent. Roseland's population in- dents grew from a mere 250 in 1880 to 1,278 Pullman's model industrial town. The way 20 on the north, 115th street on the creased from 62,512 in 1970 to 64,372 by 1883. area's northern section, principally indus- south , Cottage Grove on the east, and in 1980. West Pullman changed from 16.5 percent in trial and full of vacant railroad yards, saw Halsted north to 103rd , then east to In the early 1980s, unemployment sky- 1970 to 90.6 percent black in 1980. The com- some post-World War II residential Stewart on the west. rocketed when Pullman Standard and munity has a high percentage of home owner- growth. Pullman has thrived as an easily Hope, was settled in the 1880s and Wisconsin Steel, along with related indus- ship along with heavy unemployment and lack accessible, rental neighborhood with me- 1890s by Dutch farmers and workers tries, closed or cut back. .According to of available mortgage money. In 2000, Rose- dian rents of $170. who didn't want to live in George Pull- Charles Thomas, neighborhood director of land community has prospered in business and Today, the section that belonged to man's company town. 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In a previous issue of South Street Journal, we mistakenly mentionedAl- "H BOCK HlStOry. derman Dorothy Tillman (3) as the head of City of Chicago Black Cau- cus. We regret the error. As a follow-up in the Then Came the Mi

Alderman esponses at the rally c Xliunder 27th were as varied at By Prof. Willie Dixon, WVON radio host Carol and Gloria Bett que Davis and Sun-Tii RMitchell's implications that bla< Ed Smith (27). blame. Carol agreed that Jacque our support, but she said, "Who that mother and baby?" President of Some women placed the blan given us one more child." Othe up black women who historicall low end of the social totem pole the Black sent had different views. Organi "we have a lot of work to do," i ter's push to stop tearing down, City "we are not alone, and [for Blacl together and "heal each other fi: The Betts sisters are committe Caucus interested Black women at noon Alderman Ed Smith of the 27th begin the healing. ward is the president of the We understand that after wom Chicago Black Caucus. The commitment to them, the men st Black City Caucus has been in must we understand? Is it that w darken hush settles over Africa. black men or they don't know h< existence since 1976. Its main There is a deep, morose cloud that descends over the while their men constantly keep vision has been to assist the lead- . mother continent of Africa from the heights of Mount friends and family? ers of today, while helping to pre- Kffhnanjaro's snowcapped peaks to the depths of the Great Riff Or is it because of the shortagi pare a new generation of leaders Valley. A lamenting chant of cadaverous verse reverberates are good must spread their wing; for the future in the political, leg* through the grasslands, over the Savannas, and through the dim islative and public policy arena. mist of the rain forest. The whispering hot winds of the Sahara, SSJ.. Do you still consider in unspoken Arabic, mourn the coming of slavery. yourself an activist in Black Like the torrential rains it came. These strange creatures from politics? beyond the sun, with hair-draped bodies, a foul odor, a paler Aid. Smith: I have not changed. I skin, long noses, and a destructive intent. They came with Je- New Year p still speak out for the issues of my sus,, the whip, the fetters, and alcohol. They came in gigantic people. canoes, with names engraved on their hulls in charters of fire: the commui the good ship Jesus and John the Baptist. SSJ: Who was the president of the Black Caucus? Oh Great God of the River Nile and the Rushing Congo, where Dear Editor, Aid. Smith: Robert Shaw was the previous president for 4 to 5 years, and are you? How have you let the locust descend upon us and eat Many people will be making i Dorothy Tillman of the third ward was his assistant. our flesh, leaving our bones to bleach in the sands of bondage? ing any. Instead I am going to rr What have we done to be stripped bare of our African person- Year of 2001. SSJ: Is there a reason for the Black Caucus? hood? I predict that in the year 2001 Aid. Smith: The reason for the Black Caucus is because we have issues They have a strange book of behavior from which they quote: involved in economics than we j that only "our people" understand. "Servants be obedient to your master for such is the kingdom of will start using their church bust heaven." The civil rights leaders will tu provement through business owi SSJ. Are there any white aldermen in the Black Caucus? For exam- Is not our beloved Africa with its bounty, its beautifully lush I predict that more blacks will ple, Ald.Thomas Murphy (18) has 70% Black population in his ward. forest, its clear, rushing rivers, its clear blue skies, our huts, the press, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Aid. Smith: No, there are no white aldermen in the Caucus, regardless of Tribe - is not this our heaven? What is this heaven spoken how many Blacks are in their ward. cans should shift attention from about by these hairy creatures? Where is this place where these strength in terms of economic ar intruders long to spend their "eternal rest"? W.E.B. Dubois said in 1907 tl SSJ: Has the Black Caucus set an agenda for 2001? Is it not that our people who love and worship you as the highest Negroes must begin with the chi Aid. Smith:There has been no specific agenda set at this moment. icon in the universe, even beyond the sun! Oh great invisible I predict that the statements oi Soul that commands the winds, the seas, and the fires, that spits pass in the year 2001.1 predict tl SSJ. What are some of the issues that might be discussed at the meet- from the angry mountains, please tell us where is this heaven for the Black press and Black ra< ing? and from what vortex of a dung heap has crawled these ac- to know more about the Blacks c Aid. Smith: Some of the issues that might be mention is Ald.TillmanO cursed, wicked creatures? They carve strange iron ropes, not of They know in order to get the Ratification, The voting machine - The State of Illinois Second Chance the vine. These fetters cut our flesh to the bone and the salt of the Black press or Black radio. voting machine . Operation Push, Affirmative Action and many more. our captured deprivation burns our very souls. Oh great, foggy, I predict that the Black church nebulous vapor that from the midst of all eternity stands in your closer working relationship to irr SSJ.. Who has set the agenda for the Black Caucus? presence, how have we offended you? What crime have we see a larger number of people coi that we will have more floods thi Aid. Smith: We set our awn agenda. done? Our men, women and precious little children are snatched from hope whoever get this article wil true.... SSJ: Where are the Black Caucus meetings being held ? the villages by some strange and powerful predator has bolted Aid. SmithrThe meetings are being held at various restaurants and offices from the Bush, and while they struggle, the iron jaws of the throughout the city. predator prove relentless. We stand as the men of the tribe, mes- merized by this creature that crawls on its belly and spits fire SSJ: When is the next Black Caucus meeting? that consumes our people. The people of centuries have been Reader disgu; Aid. Smith:The next meeting will be held on Wednesday Jan. broken by the marauder who swoops down upon us and takes it prey to other shores. SSJ. On the issue of Mayor Daley wanting the Pledge of Allegiance Like some grim illness it comes with a fever as hot as the sun. on Maxwell S spoken during council meetings, did the Black Caucus take a stand? This sickness renders us to a weakness of which we have never Aid. Smith: No, We did not take a position on that issue. It is up to that known. Oh Great Spirit, this wickedness teaches that our long- 14,2000 artic individual to make that decision. ings and tribal dances, our prayers are pagan and not worthy of replication. Is the God of these infidels stranger than the Mighty Dear Editor; Spirit? Why do they sell our flesh and burn our bodies? Why do SSJ. In the late '60's and '70's there was a group of aldermen called I've been a vendor in the old to you let mem take us away on a voyage of never-ending seas? We've been on Canal Street now the "Silent 6." Is there a similar group today? We will never again be kin to our beloved land. enough about Maxwell Street to c Aid. Smith: We work together to try and get those things that people in ten. our communities need to have done. The sun sets and becomes crimson. The river now runs afresh of our tears. Our beloved earth is nourished by our blood. By the I don't know who this George I sides of paths leading to the pen and forts, the vultures and hye- hope I never meet him. If you lo< SSJ.. There were quite a few aldermen in favor of Mr. Fields* build- nas eat our decomposed bodies. How the great river with waves against Mayor Daley, Commissio ing, his hotel in Ald.Preckwinkle's ward. Is there a silence among the beyond measure floats these great candles which ferry our peo- Services, Jobe Menchaka., White; aldermen when it is beneficial to city government to prevent good ple to a fate worse than death. Oh Great Spirit, come down and Everyone that is not black, that things from happening? Do you consider Field's hotel to be a Black save our people. If I had his attitude about the n< (Caucus issue involving jobs being made available for the community? flea market. How soon we forget Aid. Smith: It's a matter for the ward. We support issues that the alder- We will never be captives to any force: "Africa for the African." where we had rates, spoiled fruits man finds beneficial.to that community. The blood that unites us is far stronger than the waters that sepa- spaces. We had to fight every Sw rate us! we had to shovel the snow to clea have none of that. South Street Journal South Street Journal Feburary8-21,2001 Page 9 Editorial From the Publisher

s South Street vement &Cheating Men Journal covers the Greater Ro&tand Community, a women that do not have a man? Men will admit to each other,"It's a relationship is estab- fidelity at Hamilton Park on Jan. natural sex thing. Women just do not understand." lished and treasured participants. The organizers, Since we look for men of God to be above others - in dealing with HoseCancC equal to that of the Mid- sre insulted by state representa- temptations from the opposite sex to taking money to compromising South communties of columnist Mary the political agenda, we cannot view criticism from Bronzeville. The Mid- Black History in the making omen were to others as a sign of their picking on Rev. Jesse Jackson. South Planning and Jackson needs After all, the door for the Rainbow was opened for all Ron Carter Development Commission and the long lasting organizations of Roseland; )ing to support to push criticism Publisher & Editor both have is created special moments in Black history. So placing responsibility where it belongs is helpful There are many people from both ends of the southside and in between that have stood the test of 1 Jesse, "who's only if we learn from our mistakes. But what exactly true community organizations creating and making history. Iked about lifting have we learned? Is it bitterness, covering our tracks When 5X7 was next door to the Mid South Commission on 43rd and King Drive, many believed ive been on the better, turning our heads, sighing like victims, or mak- that the newspaper was a house organ for the organization. SSJ had no problem with the rumor, been the men pre- ing amends? What if the responsibility should be cause the organization was worth being associated with and even being controlled by. Being neigh- Gloria ended with shared by the community as the Betts sisters suggest? bors we greeted each other often, as neighbors should. We not only printed what was submitted; we ring to her sis- Finally, what if the real issue is addiction? Love • discussed them to obtain the community residents' viewpoint. They made Restoring Bronzeville, ecognize that f addicts will do anything for love, whether it be ro- rather than either Mayor Daley's set plan, a reality. jmen] to come mance, being in a relationship, or acting out sexually, Stretching down to Roseland, some of the most focused, organized people have moved on, either to just for the high. They will fantasize, violate their val- other groups or they have passed on: Lenore Rodgers, Charlie Johnson, Rev. Bernard Taylor, Charles t meet with other ues, even become violent or break the law. Out of a Black, Mr. Fletcher, and Mary Bates. Their names may not be in the history books like Rosa Parks, h Saturday to sense of desperation, they will automatically do what but, they laid down a foundation for the present generation to benefit. Even as many nonprofit organi- they really do not want to do: they will hurt themselves and others. zations, they found a way to support Harold Washington. narry or make some type of They can take responsibility by getting professional help or attend- Our communities are like a living history, a come-back-home feeling, almost like down south when io their own thing. So, what else ing free 12-step meetings for love addicts. (One is on the south side.; everybody says "How ya doing." From Restoring Bronzeville to Roseland, are people and organiza- ;n don't know how to love their As BEPAN president Everloyce McCullom stated at the rally on tions large and small that do not normally get the credit they deserve for the work they have done. to keep looking the other way infidelity, "We need to look at the myriad of issues, not just the infi- Their efforts are the reason Black History will be made. )arrassing them in front of their delity. We cannot let this divide us as a community." Let's make sure the forefathers and mothers will like what we did and our future will not be If nothing else, the Jackson's have made us stop and evaluate. ashamed of how it was done. For the future belongs to the youth, but the history is the responsibility good "Black" men, those that Don't let it slip away by not looking at our Community's responsi- of the present. ittle more to accommodate those bility. edictions for will rise again Dear Editor, ty are good Rev. Jesse Jackson is probably resting a little easier now that the secret he's been carrying around is out in the open. In fact, I believe he has exhaled . He has admitted to and apologized for his actions, asked God and his family for forgiveness, olutions for the New Year. 1 am not mak- supported the baby emotionally and financially, and that's that. His self- e some New Year predictions for the New CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH revelation cleans his soul and offers him new life. Rev. Jackson is not the first and certainly will not be the last to have z Black church leaders will become more an extramarital affair and produce a child. His actions are only com- re been in the past. More church leaders BLACK REPARATIONS HOT. pounded because he is a public servant, well known politically and na- 0 bus people to black owned businesses, k PAN-AFRICAN MOVEMENT tionally. If it had been Mr. Jones down the street or Mr. Walls around more of their attention to economic im- the corner in this situation, it really would not have mattered. Oh, it •ship in the black community. would be some neighborhood gossip, but soon would be forgotten. Rev. Jt involved in politics. According to the Jackson's won't because of who he is, what he stands for, and what he lid just before his death that future Ameri- has done for this country. : Civil Rights struggle to organizing our We all have secrets, a dark side if you want to call it that. There has political power. been something in our pasts that not too many people know about, if the study of economic cooperation among any know at all, that we hope will not come to light. ti. Rev .Jackson had a moment of weakness (for whatever reason .He let r. King and W.E.B. Dubois will come to the devil lead him into a secret affair that became open . He put aside the year 2001 is going to be a good year those godly principles and the temptation took over. Besides, no one 1 because many people are going to want keeps secrets anymore. It's too nerve -wracking not to tell. he world. For those who do not know, God has forgiven Rev. Jackson. That is the ith, they are going to have to get it from most important forgiveness The rest is a family matter. I believe they too will choose to forgive Rev. Jackson if they haven't already. usiness and Black politicians will have a To the Jackson family, be strong and of good courage. Nothing in this ove conditions in the Black community. I world can separate you from the love of God. A good marriage is the ng to church for material needs. I predict union of two forgivers. There will be peace in the valley. Remain prayer- /ear than we have had in many years. I ful and trust God. Keep the faith because it assures us that there is a way eep it and watch my predictions come through every difficulty. And to all the player haters, Rev.Jackson will rise again. His mission Webb Evans, President and his work go beyond extramarital affairs and children out of wedloek. United American Progress Association George Blakemore should drop to his knees every morning and thank God His calling is much greater than where he is now. The Rainbow Coali- for people like Mayor Daley, Commissioner Shenberger and Jobe Men- tion continues to support Rev.Jackson, and we should too. He has been chaka. 1 have never had a problem in the New Maxwell Street Market in all on the battlefield for a long time, one where many of us dare not go. We ted with "George the time I've been there and maybe it's because I do not look at people as will not measure Rev.Jackson's future by the errors of his past. There is being Hispanic, Black or White. It's funny but there's a new thing out, something greater in store for him. reet," December maybe George has not heard about it yet. It's called human beings! Remember.the only time you should look down on a man is when you In ending this letter, I would like to say something about Mr. Menchaka. are picking him up. Never did I hear of any kickbacks or favors to Hispanics. All the vendors Sincerely, e and myself have been treated with respect at all times by Mr. Menchaka and Maria M. Williams his staff. South Shore Jim Cassano xwell Street Market for over 20 years, Area code 847 ir over five years, so I feel that I know Correction mment on this awful article that was writ- P.S. Jobe, the paragraph that talks about kickbacks and illegal documents In the December issue of South Street Journal an error was made in the is a personal slander against you. I would strongly advise you to seek legal printing of University Bank advertisement. SSJ regret the inconve- akemore is and after reading this article, I counsel immediately! If you should need a character nience it may have caused the Bank and its customers. at this article closely, you will see he is witness, please call me. ;r Shenberger, Department of Consumer We welcome letters to the editor and comments on any material. Hispanics and just about everyone. Submit all subscription and correspondence to: Editors note: The article by Mr. George Blakemore was a paid advertise- South Street Journal, ment. However, SSJ believes there is more to Mr. Blakemore's story, based / market, I would leave and go to another 400 West 76th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60620. on actual other complaints the City has, but has not forwarded they said they You may fax letters to 773-783-1754 and bout the Old Maxwell street market - would. Your suggestion for aMawsuit may help bring other complaints to E-mail to [email protected] nd vegetables thrown in our selling surface. ^_ February 1,2001, Volume 8 Number 7 lay to maintain our spots. In the winter South Street Journal is published by Jarrell Communications Inc., Ron Carter, 3ur spots. But, in the New market we Chair and Editor. Entire contents copyright 2000. All rights reserved. Rev. Jesse Jackson Printed in the United States of America . Page 10 Feburary8-21,2001 South Street Journal

Ministers cautious on Bush's Church initiatives

by Carmelita Banks The plan, which Bush formally presented Staff Writer to Congress on the 30th, will let religious Rev. Anthony Williams of St. Stephens Lutherian, Rev. Southside ministers indicated that they groups compete for all government grants to provide social services like daycare, Al Sampson of Fernwood Methodist, and Rev. Michael needed to research the guidelines before Phleger of St. Sabina, address President George Bush's judging President George Bush's Office of treatment of substance abusers, shelter for Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in the homeless, and other forms of help for the White House. "broken families." It requires that before a faith-based program can be funded, the "We've got to read the fine print," says spreading the faith while providing^ ser- its social service programs like counseling of neighborhood must already have a program Rev. Michael Phleger, pastor of the Commu- vices. youth and substance abusers "because when that is not church or mosque-oriented. nity of St. Sabina. "I'm hoping for the best, "I don't see how the President is going to people come in for an emergency, it is impor- Rev. Al Sampson of Fernwood United but I am not going to blindly sign on with separate the money on Sunday morning tant to deal with them at the faith level," he Methodist Church agreed with Phleger's approval." He counts 2,400 in his congrega- from money coming from the government," said. caution, adding that until a decision was tion. Sampson said. "I don't know what strings Bush's initiative "is an excellent gesture as made, "the black church needs to remain Pres. Bush announced his initiative to are attached to the money or who will pull long as it is going to the right faith-based free and let the people and God continue to ease regulations on religious charities and to the strings." organizations," Rev. Anthony Williams of promote grass-roots efforts on Jan. 29. Two take care of the church and its programs." St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. "If you have His congregation, which he says is sev- The President indicated that the govern- days later he named professor John Dilulio mental money would not cover religious a thriving congregation, 1 would not expect of Pennsylvania the head of the new office eral hundred, already provides an energy it to have first grab at the money." assistance program, a computer program for activities or items. His plan is not totally on Jan. 30. original. It expands the "charitable choice" His congregation, which he says numbers youth, a program for seniors, and one for 200, provides an a "extensive" after school black farmers provision of the 1996 welfare law, which already allows religious groups to receive program and a job bank program without without gov- governmental help. Its Saturday breakfast ern mental governmental funding without compromising their faith. for the homeless stopped "because of Faith Community of St. Sabina help. [church] funding." Rev. Michael L. Pfleger, Pastor "I'm the Phleger's congregation already receives governmental money for shared activities Williams sees Bush's plan as an extension 1210 W St.Sabina (78th) Pi., Chicago only pastor of what Mayor Daley is already doing in with a depart- like its employment resource center and 773-483-4300 www.Saint Sabina.org some youth activities with the city. How- Chicago. He and Sampson see the current ment of agri- participants as a part of the mayor's "political WORSHIP TIMES ever, no discussion about God is involved culture to help agenda." 5:00p.m Saturday 8:30a.m. Sunday 11:15a.m. Sunday, save black in those projects. It comes earlier in the Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday, church's social service activities, he says.. "If they become too abrasive, they'll be cut Intercessory Prayer- 7:00 p.m. Wednesday farmers ' off from the political trough," he says. He land,"he said. Phleger wanted to know if the govern- . Prayer Group - 7:00 p.m. Thursday ment was "seeking to support already exist- calls his church "intelligently" abrasive. New Members & Believers - 7:p.m. Monday Both minis- ing programs or are they seeking to take "We pick our issues with wisdom," he ters were most control and take out the faith?" says. EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH afraid of gov- Like Sampson's, his congregation cur- 4235 So. COTTAGE GROVE AVE. ernmental lim- rently accepts no governmental money for CHICAGO, IL. 60653 its to their REV. O.C. MORGAN, PASTOR 773-536 - 9527.^0* 7,73 - 924 - 1655 South Street Journal will like to make a ORDER OF SERVICES correction from the January 11 -24 issue Evangelist will SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 A..M. - concerning the Christian Hope WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Methodist Baptist Church. 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Pulaski [email protected] Email [email protected] Palos Heights ' * ^M South Street Journal Feburary8-21,2001 Page 11 soldier" to help them bear their cross until they would be free. Gospel music has its own history for blacks Some famous gospel music singers have come from as far away as Mississippi to clapping hands reacting to it appeared even more explicit in Chicago. Some of the singers include Mahalia or stamping feet the spirituals. In the song "No more rain fall Jackson, Kirk Franklin & The Family, supplied the per- for wet you," the slaves described their condi- Lawrence Matthews & Friends, the Baptist cussion accom- tion in graphic terms. The slaves sought some Mass Choir: Full Gospel, CeCe'Winans, The paniment to hope, some solace from toiling day to day, Canton Spirituals, The Mississippi Mass. songs. working in the cotton fields, escaping through Choir, The Winans, Dorothy Norwood, De- The most tra- the Underground Railroad, praising songs of niece Williams, and Yolanda Adams as just to 1 ditional African freedom in the church. name a few. To the many rhythm and blues if music has rhyth- The songs sung lightened their burdens. artist started singing Gospel that still, the mic complexity. When there were no masters around, slaves sounds of Gospel make its expression known. African tunes dropped symbols and expressed their dissatis- Gospel Music will always be apart of the often contain faction and longings in unmistakably clear American culture as it has spreaded interna- three or more words. In "Hail Mary, for example, the slaves tional being the back bone of our livelihood patterns. looked forward to the coming of a "valiant In the beginning large groups of people would form a circle around two I dancers while clapping their hands. On other occasions the dance might in- LaShawn Cobb volve sinuous movement of the upper torso Assoicate Editor without moving the feet. The clapping of WONT LOSE Gospel music has come a long way since hands and stamping of the feet was an expres- A DEAL BECAUSE OF PRICE! slavery. It now reaches into nightclubs and sion of how Africans praised God and wanted contemporary music. Every Sunday the House him to hear their prayers. Sometimes they of Blues has their world famous Sunday distorted their frames into the most unnatural HER 1OO% ZER Gospel Brunch at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 figures and emitted the most hideous noises p.m. They have local, national and interna- in their dance. HASSLES FINANCING DOWN PAYMENTS tional gospel choirs. Gospel music is the African Americans' Gospel music, which focuses on the ups and own national music, incorporatinghe changes downs in African American lives, has pro- that they were facing. For example, in slavery gressed to a new level since slavery. Before it times, in spite of all the restrictions, the slaves was only heard in churches; now it is played were able to draw upon their African heritage everywhere. to build a strong musical tradition. They as- Gospel music has been used by African sembled in squares, dancing in-groups around Americans in so many different ways. With its old men beating cylindrical drums, instru- strong call and response pattern, it has helped ments, and calabashes. African Americans get through some of the According to one former slave, "When they hardest moments in their lives. The Negro's went to church, they jumped up dar and den spirituals, helped slaves escape from slavery, holler and shout and sing and pat. And dey assisted social movements and inspired civil would cotch de words and sing some old rights activists. shout song I'd heard 'em sing from Africa. African Americans have preserved many of And dey'd all take it up and keep a addin' to their sacred ceremonies in the conventional it. And den it would be a spiritual and that Christian rituals and ceremonies. Songs and how songs came about." dances, festivals, funeral dirges, amulets, According to Jacob Stroyer, when slaves prayers, images, and priests were used. 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our blocks, we can't get anyone saw development as key to the solu- else to help us,'« Thomas says. tion of overcrowded classrooms. For 17th ward candidates Williams, who works for CAPS, example, the ward office is working (Continued from page 1) agrees because insiders, the resi- on easing the overcrowded class- at town meetings in the ward parks dents, tell city police, who do not rooms at Guggenheim School with to make economic decisions for the live in the ward, what needs to be modules, that will be ready next Specializing in Technical Support A it Staffing ward more democratic. The current done. year, she said. She also wants to MBECertifi business owners need to be part of Hawthorne sees ignorance as create a youth advisory council in . Consulting the decision making process, not just "the most powerful drug in our March because in her daily walks informed after the plan is already in community." His solutions to through the ward, she has found that place, he says. crime deal with the reasons for "youth want to be heard and be a . Internet Thomas says that the ward al- partaking in drug activity. To part of the changes." ready has an economic and develop- counteract problems in self-esteem Candidates for the Special in- • Networking ment advisory council composed of and knowledge of self, he wants a terim Aldermanic Elections in the residents, business owners, clergy broad base of support from busi- 17th and 37th Wards The election NOVELL and school representatives. Williams ness owners, the police department, will be held on Tuesday, February WINDOWS' NT and Hawthorne question the makeup religious and political leaders, and 27,2001. The special elections will CISCO of the council. grass roots organizations. fill vacancies until the regular Mu-

MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION S.AFFLIAT1ONS: "About 95 percent of the people "We need a mentoring program nicipal and Aldermanic Elections of CMBDC.Mcnttwr of ttw Prol'ewional INFORMATION Service* Commit! t wMh CMBDC. in our ward organization do not live to give them hope," he says. "Then 2003. City wf Chwtge. SUk of Ulinoi* SYSTEMS DESIGNED FOR YOUR 1 (CMSV Cook Countv, CosmupoliUn in our ward," says Williams. "Our we need to knock on doors to see if Chamber oi Cofnr M|M, .Amlntk. SMALL, MEDIUM, CORPORATE Chicago Trmut A uthonty & PACF. ward president lives in the 21st they are slipping back into the The Media ward." And many of the appointed fray." precinct captains and coordinators Hawthorne talks from firsthand Connection TV Show 1130 S. WABASH AVE. SUITE 202 Tyrone i Brown President/CEO Jive in other wafts, she says. experience because after he bene- will air a segment on 'The 17th CHICAGO, ILL. 60605 Besides the local business own- fited from the grass roots organiza- Ward Special Aldermanic Elec- OFF: (312) 939-9940/FAX: (312) 939-9945 ers, Hawthorne says that residents tion of Temple of Mercy,as a teen, tion on Monday, February 19, Email:isci(2!enteract Webiite-wwv on fixed incomes have also been he formed his own grass roots or- 5:00 PM and Monday, February neglected by the present ward in ganization, People of Extraordi- 26,5:00 pm. Each show repeats present development plans. He nary Talent (POET) to" reach out the following following Tuesday agrees that the regentrifying of 79th to others on street corners" in 1988. at noon, four days of coverage between Halsted and Vincennes will The former rap artist turned suc- prior to election day. raise property values. However, cessful businessman continues to pecialty since it will also raise property taxes, appeal to troubled youth with The National Assoication he says it hurts the residents on fixed "edutainment" from POET, com- for the Advancement of incomes, who are not all seniors. bining knowledge of one's African Colored People •••••I Thomas listed crime another is- American heritage with contempo- will be holding a candidates fo- Gifts" sue. She sees economic development rary role models. an rum one week pori to the elec- as a way to prevent it. Both she and "We have to love our people Gift baskets for Williams praise the Community Ac- more than they hate themselves," tion, location and date has not tion Policing System (CAPS) as an- he says. been set. Interested partiesf may Men, Women & Kids other important part.. Thomas also saw education of call South Street Journal at 773- Birthdays Valentine's Day, "If we can't take ownership of youth as an issue. Once again, she 783-1750 for futher information. Wedding Towels Sets Chicago Music Awards honors and The 20th Annual Chicago Music wide," said Ephraim Martin, Awards ceremony is scheduled to founder and producer of the More.... take place at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Chicago Music Awards. "This February 10, 2001, at the Congress event is designed to pay tribute to Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Ave., the artists who make the music, to Contact: in Chicago. Presented by Martin's celebrate them in their own home- Inter-CuIture,Ltd., the event honors town and to say 'thank you' to Yvonne Easton the best of Chicago's perform- some of our national treasures." ers,producers and presenters. Martin announced the 2001 Spe- at Celebrating it's 20th anniversary cial Lifetime Achievement hon- in 2001, the Chicago Music Awards orees. 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Kevin Bacon plays from an im- the leader of a scientific team who wants to play BEfORi NIGHT poverished God, becoming part of the experiment and us- background (from playing in ing its powers to fulfill his jealous rage over his FALLS a dirt hole on a farm totally ex-girl/colleague secretly dating a coworker. (***l/2) Far from being as naked as a child). Out of He seeks revenge by killing everyone. The plot morose as one might expect these existences comes a man sidesteps the morality issue of "man playing this autobiography to be with a talent. Reinaldo wrote God" and its consequences for a predictable from ail the pain, prejudice out of contempt while dream- horror fare. It does have some very impressive poverty and disappointments ing of liberation in America. special effects. Rated: R, 113 min. on display, Before Night His novel, The Hallucina- Falls details the life and tions, which awakened the artistry of the persecuted gay world to his plight and the Cuban writer Reinaldo Are- Cuban communistic condi- nas, portrayed with brilliance tions, had to be smuggled out by Javier Bardem in an of the country and published Oscar-worthy performance. in France. Like his first film, Truly, Reinaldo's memoirs Basquiat{\996) about an- reflect a hard life for such a Lovesongfor Miss Lydia and Love ative Arts Foundation, is an award- other street artist, director- gifted person. Rated: R (Self- Is depict the various aspects of love winning playwright, actor and direc- artisf Julian Schnabel deliv- imposed for its sexual at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; tor. He is the vice president of the ers another vivid portrayal themes) 133 min. A Fine 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays, at the eta African American Alliance of without psychoanalyzing its Line Features Release theater and gallery, 7558 S. South Chicago. subject. It doesn't matter that (***l/2) Michael Douglas delivers a career Chicago, through Feb. 25. During intermission, theatergoers he was homosexual and came defining performance that should garner an Os- The notion of romantic love comes can view Love Is.an exhibit of mixed car nomination. He poEtrays a worn-out college back for an elderly woman when a media collages depicting other as- professor suffering from writer's block on his charming young boarder arrives in pects of love - for God, self, friends, W0111811 EnOliyll by Renah Shoshannah Di- next overdue manuscript, the secret love for the heartwarming A Love Song for possessions, status, fame, money.etc. rected by Arthur M.Reese. Let Woman Enough shows Miss Lydia, written by Don Evans Created by Shahar Caren Weaver, the chancellor's wife (Frances McDormand) and how women enjoy their own capabilities, and while so and directed by Runako Jahi. The whose intense color and various tex- the presence of a disturbed and eccentric stu- doing love themselves. cast is Tina Marie Wright, J.J. Mc- tures question each viewer's precon- dent writer-protege (Tobey Maguire). Cormick, Makeba Pace and Anthony ceived notions about love and how ONCE UPON A TIME INCHING If lldlli by Pearle Cleage Directed by Arthur M. Reese. Brady. they play out in one's life. (**l/2) The importance of maintaining one's What do you do when there's nothing left to do? Chain Evans, associate professor of Weaver has been featured in group true self through tradition over technology is reveals the true horror of drug abuseon our society. African American Studies at the Col- and solo exhibits at the Corcoran part of the issue of this edited version of a semi lege of New Jersey, has published a Museum of Art in Washington, DC, Thursday through Sunday at CSU BerkeyTheatre, Chicago Japanese action classic. It pits martial arts skills variety of short stories, essays and the National Black Festival in At- State University, 9501 S. King Drive, Douglas Library, versus gun power and the British. Jet Li stars as scholarly works. He helped found lanta. Locally her work was pur- Room 102, February 8,2001 at 8 pm (Preview Perform a kung fu schoolmaster and activist trying to The African Grove Institute for the chased by radio station WGCI. mance), February 9,10,15,16,17 at 8pm, February 11 and make others aware of the intrusion of foreigners Arts. Jahi, artistic director of eta Cre- For tickets call (773) 752-3955. 18 at 3 pm. For tickets & reservation call (773) 995-4511, who try to radically change the culture and steal the riches of their homeland.. Incredible Kung Fu action sequences enhance this fable. Rated: Chatham Pan- Not Rated, 100 min. (English dubbed) Restaurant UNDER SUSPIdOM (**) A prominent tax attorney (Gene Hack- • 432 E. 63rd cake House man) is detained by an old friend turned adver- 773/684-8214 sary, a police captain (Morgan Freeman) who is 700 E. 87th St. under pressure to identify the murderer of two iome cooked 13-year-old island girls. When the lawyer's libel Soul Food \\\ 773-874-0010 doesn't quite gel, it causes an intense interroga- tion. It's a cat-and-mouse game in this acting EXOTIC LINGERIE, FOOTWEAR, breakfast JL duel between co-producer-stars Hackman and ADULT TOYS & NOVELTIES, unchC • Cj 10% Senior Discount Freeman, who maintain our interest better than (PRIVA TE HOME PARTIES) Ifeinor ^^3 Hg^«|Hrs: 7 am - 3 pm, Sun. - Sat this predictable mystery thriller that can't hide Open 5 am mM • :or trick us away from the obvious. Rated: R, Hrs: Mon. - Thurs. & Sat. - 10 am - 8 pm 110 min. Friday -10 ami* - Midnight olOPM JSMlwl WHIPPED (*l/2) Lame comedy about three womanizing 10846 S. Michigan Avc. Meetings and other events. N.Y. guys who happen to find their ideal mate Chicago, ITx 60628 in the same woman (Amanda Peet) who secretly S tore (773) 568-0877 giying them a dose of their own medicine. Its sort of a mixture of "In the Company of Men" Pager: (773) 675-2145 5 J) 'Pearl's Place Restaurant meets "Woo" for white folks. Rated: R, 85 min. \(E)^f'f Presents GODZILLA 2000 CHECK '(**) A ridiculous sci-fi pleasure that proves there are some things Japanese filmmakersca n ^f^* Valentine's Day ^?% do better with less money, in his 23 screen THE HOME OF! appearance, the fire breathing creature icon has 423 E. 43 |^S • Jdzzin'3f \3^^^& a slight Eco-theme here. As Godzilla battles an - Tel. 624-$ alien life form awakened from its 6,000-year hibernation from the bottom of the sea. Rated: JP Pearl's Place ^^t PG, 99 min.

With Blues Stars [^B Wednesday, February 14, 2OO1 ANIMALFACTORY 1 M ^k 6.OO - 1O:OOpm (**) An undercooked prison drama with LEE MORRIS comedic overtones from Actor-director Steve —W Jg featuring Buscemi that is startling yet watchable in its AND HIS REVUE presentation. Edward Furlong plays a newly JO MURRAY sentenced drug dealer who begins to change THE TOP FLIGHT BAND The Girod Walker Combo into a hardened criminal from the influence of oliii I'ri an imprisoned ex-gang leader (Willem Dafoe lues Bam who steals the film with his comic timing). It's &&U10 Real DealBlu B \ 3901 South Michigan Avenue an unconventional film driven by its finely NCE KELLY W ^w located in the Amber Inn shaded performances than emotion triggered CK STREET BLUES BAND ^H Bf Chicago, ll. action. Rated: R, 95 min. MURRAY & ^^ For more infor call C773) 285-1700 MORRIS URBAN LEGEND 2: FINAL OUT t info, ...Come out ^n<4 join us for goo4 foocj, qocx\ company, (*1 /2) Typical teen slasher stuff in which film 19 E. 43rd St. school students compete for the coveted Hitch- and Music, Music, Music, cock Award, trying to make a horror movie in 281 which participates are systemically murdered. In Historic Bronzeville Rated: R, 99 min. Page 1.4 Feburary8-21,2001 South Street Journal

South Street Business Historical Bronzeviile landmark, WVON / N'Digo partner to host Historic the Palm Tavern Hlack Business Breakfast When in Chicago, It's Palm Tavern, 446 B. 47ik Street History will be N'Digo Publisher made during Black Hermene Hartman (L), History Month, and WVON President when famed attor- and General Manager ney Johnnie Melody Spann-Cooper and joined forces to or- Cochran, economist ganize the breakfast of Julianne Malveaux, entrepreneurs and exec- BlackVoices.com utives a chance to meet CEO Barry Cooper Joining Cochran, and other nationally known execu- to succeed in business. Spann- Malveaux and Cooper on the panel tives converge at the Hyatt Regency Cooper said she hopes "black busi- will be Essence Communications, Chicago for a business breakfast pre- ness owners will gain insight on how Inc. CEO, Ed Lewis, Black Enter- sented by two of the city's most re- to compete in an ever-changing mar- tainment Television's Executive spected Black media outlets. ketplace. " Hartman added, "if you th Vice President, Louis Carr and Lus- On Friday, February 16 , radio sta- own or manage a business in ter Products President, Jory Luster. tion WVON and weekly publication Chicago, you cannot afford to miss WVON President and General N'Digo in conjunction with Northern this event." Manager Melody Spann-Cooper Trust will present "Breakfast With The breakfast will be held in the and N'Digo Publisher Hermene Chicago Black Business Owners and Crystal Ballroom at the Hyatt Re- The latest report on the Palm Tavern, the City using emit domain to oust Hartman, both successful business Executives." The event will serve as gency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Gerri Oliver from the property, but want to keep the original fixtures and people in their own right, joined name. However, the name is a register belonging to Ms. Oliver. It is also a networking and strategic planning beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, forces to organize the breakfast to reported that descendants of the founder Jim Knight have express session for Chicago's Black business February 16, 2001. Registration is give Black entrepreneurs and execu- interest in ownership of the Tavern, plans for meetings are tentative. people and will feature an impressive $75 per person and tickets can be tives a chance to meet and learn Nathan Thompson, agent of the Palm Tavern urged residents to send panel of experts that will help them charged to Visa or Mastercard by from those who know what it takes letters to the Aid. Dorothy Tillman and/or Mayor Daley, saying the City's take their businesses to the next level. calling (312) 822-0202. actions are gangsterism. 36 counts against grocers Housing Seminar by city task force are questioned set for Fen 19 The Community Access Building By La Shawn Cobb of the city Grocery Store Inspec- "Many of the stores were in- will be holding a housing seminar at Staff Writer tion Task Force, the market has spected as a result of complaints the Charles A. Hayes Community Although the city charged 16 three pages of charges against received," Daley said. Investment Center, 4839 S. Wabash, on February 19, at 7:00 p.m. stores last month with multiple Damen Food Market. Bushame Other southside grocers With the mission to inform citizens consumer, health and sanitation states that "Damen Food Market charged were A&A Food Mart, of the many housing projects and violations, there has been contro- asked for a continuance, and that 1616 W. 55th; 51st Street Ex- Tax Preparer programs in the City of Chicago, the versy about the charges. the charges are still pending until press, 100 E. 51st; J,K&S, 503 W. CAB is inviting City and elected Federal & State February 14." 59th; 51st Street South Damen, Stores like the Damen Food officials with developers to ex- 1949-1957 W. 51st; Ohira Food, Market, located at 6303 S. Damen The question now is who is change a network of resources for Sandra Oatman 11 W. 107th; Sabreen's Foods, Ave., says that they didn't have telling the truth? The city or the low and middle income families to Computer printout any idea that they were being grocery store owner? Last 1525 W. 69th and offering acquire and renovate housing in the charged with the 36 counts. month the Mayor stressed that Anyone who has a complaint Chicagoland area. After speaking with Nick, ELECTRONIC the task force was a good exam- about a grocery store is urged to Invites includes, Aldermen Preck- owner of the Damen Food Market ple of "citizens and government call the Department of Consumer winkle and Ed Smith, Con. Bobby he says that "When my attorney FILING working together to improve Services's 24-hour hotline at Rush, John Paul Jones, Conrad arrived at court, the clerk of the conditions in local stores." The (312)744-9400; for the hearing Worril and Al Sampson. circuit court said that the charges PHONE. task force is made up of specially impaired, (312)744-9385. Anony- For information call the CAB at couldn't be found on the com- trained investigators from the 773 483-5052 mous complaints may be reported 7773-434-7430. puter." 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