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Vol. 8, No. 11 Published Bi-Weekly © Copyright 2001 Jarrell Communications Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED May 3 - 9,2001 501 Palm Tavern: "No plan, Is a Bad Plan Grand Blvd. - For more than five years, the future of east place where ideas were ex- 47th Street and Gerri's Palm Tavern have been over shad- changed, tunes discussed, and owed by politics and various city plans. Two maps were collaborations conceived, it is proposed in 1988 and 1998, both indicated most of the our link to the future." businesses on 47th Street would be replaced. On May 22, "Generations of African- the City of Chicago plans to officially takeover Gerri's Americans sat foot in these ' dine (Gerri, a.k.a. Mama Gerri) Oliver, for the Palm Tavern, under the eminent domain process. With doors; Duke Ellington, 'past 45 years, the only living link to "The this latest developments, community supporters of Gerri's James! Brown, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, ' Bronzeville Era". are worried about the City's direction on Bronzeville's Quincy Jones, Muddy Waters, politicians, business lead- When the Palm Tavern first opened its doors in 1933, the 47th Street future. ers, athletes, and entertainers made the club. So, it's not Chicago Defender called it "the most high-classed Negro One of many supporters and organizations working to just about Gerri's Palm Tavern. It's about 47th Street." establishment in America." Even Mayor Richard Daley preserve the Palm Tavern is Nathan Thompson, of the explained Thompson. "People are finally realizing this and Gov. George Ryan have noted the Palm Tavern and its "Committee to Save Palm Tavern", and author of and in the last few days we have received several calls on owner as a cultural icon and a historic landmark. Yet, this "Historical Bronzeville", a book about the numbers racket, the state of the Palm Tavern. People from all over the historic site is doomed to close as did the Regal Theater, which included Jim Knight, first owner of the Palm Tavern county are upset about the City taking possession with- the Met Theater, and many other clubs. and a numbers runner himself. Mr. Thompson says the out a public plan announced on the future of the tavern." Gary W. Fresen, attorney for Ms. Oliver for over four Palm Tavern represents more than the past. "This was the The Palm Tavern has been under management by Geral- (Continued on page 3)

Issue Briefing #7 Changing fur Communities One licenses for Issue At A Time Church-Based Organizations Roseland - What began with four church concern about di- Bribes rect action on community is- Call for he Roots of Corruption sues, is now a 15-church coali- tion that have, through the silesertetheTep years, mobilized over 15,000 linois - Six of his children were burned families to act on issues of im- o death in an auto accident involving a portance in the Greater Rose- ruck driver. Upon investigation it land Community and has ex- ould have been avoided. Further re- panded to 74th Street. ports revealed the driver should never Developing Communities lave been issued a Commercial Drivers Project is located at 212 E. 95th icense (CDL) in the first place. Street, and is moving its efforts The investigation also uncovered ram- to a Community-Wide Issues ant political corruption in the state Assembly. agency that licenses truck drivers. In of- "It will be a time for commu- kes all over the state, employees came nity leaders and community or- o believe their careers, evaluations, pro- ganizations to voice their com- motions, and pay increases all depended munity's concerns", explains on their ability to raise campaign contri- Michael Evans, the director of butions for their j. litical patron, then DCP. Secretary of State George Ryan. "After the assembly, we will The drive to raise political contribu- then began to implement a community-wide action plan to tions and buy tickets to fund-raising resolve the issues that we've events, led Department highlighted to be addressed." By: of Motor Vehicles em- DCP is currently celebrating ployees all over Illinois 15 years of service on the far to take bribes from ap- Developing Communities Project, based in Roseland in one of their planning meetings for a Community-Wide southside continuing its mis- Issues Assembly on April 26 at Lilydale Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 10706 S. Michigan Avenue . plicants and from own- sion to provide the necessary ers of driving schools leadership training education according to federal in- tools, and skills to cultivate Evans, a veteran community Mount Calvary Church, lo- Community-Wide Issues As- dictments. Over 690 strong Christian family values organizer stated that UTI en- cated on 74th and Western. We sembly, on April 26, at truck drivers and 470 throughout the far south side of gaged community leaders in a then held a Small Group Pre- Lilydale Progressive Mis- passenger car drivers Chicago. three-step process. Issues Assembly Meeting, sionary Baptist Church, were licensed as a re- The Urban Training Institute "First we had a Special Lead- April 19th at Christ Temple ership Issues Training Spon- Cathedral Church, 62 W. 111th (Continued Spiritaul, on page 10) (Continued on page 14) (UTI), facilitates the training orm components for DCP. sored by UTI on April 7, at 2nd Place. This guided us to our

Merri Dee was at WGN for EDITORIAL: COLUMN: 29 years. Before then her time Mother Diva Protesters was spent being groomed for "Intimidated by Successful Vs. Inside Black Women" community relations. Page 6 Rioters Page 9 he training began at home, 56th and Indiana. On October 30,1936 at 11:56 PERSPECTIVE: Then The Digital Tp.m., "quite by accident" her pregnant Came The Thunder Divide' South Street Professor Willie Dixon page 14 (Continued on page 8) Page 8 Page 2 May 3 - May 9, 2001 South Street Journal Briefs ' participated in a cer- Danny K. Davis (7th) and Bobby Rush A National emony for the late (1st). The Committee which is in for- TheUnZip ; Mayor at his gravesite mation, consists of prominent busi- Stamp for j at Oakwood Cemetery ness, religious and political leaders by the Weatherman i on 69th and Cottage from Chicago and other parts of the Chicago Professional Taxicab Drivers Associa- ' Grove. nation. tion said the Mayor's erroneous allegations that cabs Harold Continuing the recogni- A native Chicagoan who attended do not service the underserved neighborhoods is a fab- tion to Washington, a DuSable High School and spent more rication. This is a hydious statement by the commis- Washington committee announced than 25 years in politics. He was State sioner and her sources to demean the cab industry so the initiation of a cam- Representative in the Illinois General they can seize the medallions and resell them at a majorThe 7th Annual "Special" paign to secure a United Assembly from 1964 - 1976; a State profit according to Steve Wiedersberg. Tribute to the late Mayor States Commemorative Senator from 1976 - 1980; a Congress- Harold Washington, celebrating Stamp, in recognition of man (1st) from 1980 -1983, and Mayor Professor Sandra S. Block, O.D., M.Ed, of Illinois his 79th Birthday was held at the the career and contributions of the of Chicago from 1983 until his un- College of Optometry was one of only four inaugural Washington Park Fieldhouse, Sunday, late mayor, who was the 42nd Mayor timely death in 1987. recipients of the Women of Vision Impact Award, April 15, led by Minister Robert Floyd of the City of Chicago. The General sponsored by Prevent Blindness America. Plump, who then joined others who Co-Chairmen are Congressmen Mr. Clarence C. Terry requested a report from the "What's in A Name" for Chicago Parks Chicago Public Saluting Parks represents many unique preferences of the City. To name Schools (under the or rename a park, the party must have contributed to the civic Freedom of Infor- betterment of the community, nationally, or on an international mation Act), for the level. Letters from the public supporting the change are submit- number of teachers Lou ted to the park districts for approval. Five parks were officially who have Ph.D's and renamed recently in Chicago, three of them are in the SSJ service Masters Degrees. The area. number of teachers with Masters Degree's is 11,148, Palmer.... Former: Park 504, 901 E. Pershing Rd. Oakland community; the basic salary is $5,348.66 a month, and teachers New: Mandrake Park, The Coalition in Remembrance of Man- with Doctorate Degree's is 163, the salary is approxi- drake, headed by Lu Palmer, requested renaming the park Henry mately $5,118.82 a month. McNeil "Mandrake" Brown. The man who started the grassroots effort of removing all alcohol and tobacco related billboards that No word on the Chicago Defender's potential buyer, specifically targeted African-American and Latino children. The David Milliner. Word is there are two other po- plan had-opposition from Aid. Toni Preckwinkle (4th). However, tential buyers trying to buy the 96 year old black the Chicago Park District Approved the request in February 2000, newspaper. In the meantime, Milliner has been pro- and by Spring 2001, the district will complete a comfort station, moting the community based health organization on playground, ball fields, tennis court, the westside, accepting Mayor Daley's challenge to walking path and landscaping at the the private sector, to provide full employment for CHA residents and veterans. Don Doty, founder and CEO newly acquired Mandrake Park. of Georgia Doty Health and Education Fund spon- New Site: DuSable Harbor, Randolph sored a Job and Health Resource Fair with a core of and Lake Shore Drive. A fur trapper, service contributors including Illinois College of Op- businessman and founder of Chicago, tometry. Jean Baptiste DuSable was said to have built the first permanent home Now on politics ....Is Chicago on the north bank of the Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lee Bey River. In 1796, DuSable's grand- getting into politics, or is daughter became the first child born Mayor Daley leaving politics? in Chicago. Bey, the architecture critic will 79th and Ada. New: Renaissance become Mayor Daley's Deputy Park, St. Sabina Church's Father Chief of Staff, reportedly, for all Michael Pfleger requested the naming planning issues. Word is, he will .....Who saluted the community. of the park due to the revitalization oversee the Department of Plan- taking place in the neighborhood. Pictured with Eddie Read, during one of the many ning and Development, includ- The park, according to Father Michael ing landmarks, (maybe the Palm rallies organized by himself and, Lu Palmer, the noted Pfleger, is yet another sign of life in Father Michael Pfleger Tavern too?), The Building Department, Zoning, journalist and activist is know for "Lu's Note Book, the community. The District acquired Housing, and the CHA overhaul (Ferry what's going the phrase "Enough to Turn a Negro ETIack", and his 1.04 acres for the Renaissance park, which features a sculpture on?) efforts in the election of Harold Washington, retires and fountain, benches and flower beds. Full completion is ex- from the media as a talk show host on WVON. He pected by this spring. Did State Senator Donne Trotter mean it when he said was saluted last month from a Who's Who list of ether Park News: certain State Representatives political and social activist, including former Con- have "Gotta Go". One from the gressman Gus Savage from Washington D.C.. In the Englewood neighborhood, Sherwood Park, 5701 S. Shields, eastside of Chicago and two Mr. Palmer stated at the event his major task now is to received an additional 1.54 acres for development of a running from the west side of the south- bring the seniors and the youth together in addressing track, ballfield, basketball court, playground, a toddlers' play area, an interactive water feature and parking. In the Chatham side. Those words sound good political and social ills of the communities.Where to Derek McNeil, Woodlawn's neighborhood, residents now have an additional 2.82 acres of questionable Illinois Senate can- does the "movement" go from here? parkland added to West Chatham Park, 8223 S. Princeton. Resi- didate. He was just appointed dents, who have been working with the district on park develop- to the Citizens Utitity Board ment, intend to include a multi-purpose field, pathways, interac- (CUB), and John Paul Jones, tive water feature, ornamental fencing and landscaping. who smiles on his position of Community Development Commission running for the seat. He was Sen. Donne Trotter The City of Chicago will hold a public hearing regard- appointed to another CUB, (Children's Unlimited ing the proposed Englewood Neighborhood Redevel- "No Funding for Minorities in College" Board). He and his wife are expecting their eighth opment Project and Tax Increment Financing program. President George Bush in one of his first actions is supporting child this month....People's Energy is passing on some The meeting is scheduled for May 8, at 2:00 p.m., in the a bill to be heard in Congress this week to prohibit affirmative of their profits to Black Elected officials according to City Council Chambers at 121 North LaSalle Street action in admissions for any institution of higher education Illinois Politics. What the UnZip do know is Aid. Ed Smith received $200, Represenative Mary Flowers re- that receives any federal funding (Pell grants, loans, etc.). The ceived $200. Others such as Aid. Natarus and Rep. bill would end affirmative action in every college and univer- Dart received $200.00 Harambee Umoja sity in the United States. Sources say many will will lose if this bill becomes law. Many knew this was coming. This is a Tyrone De'Andre Hawthorne, candidate in the 17th "Extended Family, definite concern for college bound students and their parents. Ward, sponsored "It's An Aries-Taurus Thang" Birth- Rep. Frank Riggs (R-CA) Chairman of the House Education day Celebration, Saturday, April 14, at John Bell Hall. Coming Together- Subcommittee on Children, Youth, and Families is planning Special guests included in the celebration were Quiana to offer an Anti-Affirmative Action in admissions amendment & Rodney 3/29, Diamond 4/2, Shun 4/9, Smooth 4/14, ness" An African- Dr. Margaret when the Higher Education Act is voted on the floor. The and De'Andre 4/18. Burroughs amendment would prohibit all institutions of higher educa- Heritage Tribute - tion from using affirmative action in its admission decisions. Movie news in the hood, some black technical workers A tribute to outstanding elders with a positive African Even if one student at the institution receives federal funds on the set of the Muhammad AH movie are still very Heritage will be honored at Capt's Hard Time Diner, (i.e., Pell Grant or Student Loan), they would be violating a angry with the lack of black workers on the set, not to 438 E. 79th St., Sunday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m., with an federal law under this proposal. mention Will Smith's silence on the issues surround- extended buffet. Honorees and speaker includes Dr. - Affirmative action would be illegal even if the school be- ing this production. The film was shooting around Margaret Burroughs and Oscar Brown Jr., and many 59th and Wentworth, 72nd and Normal in Hamilton lieves it is necessary to insure a diverse student body, or to others for their positive African heritage consciousness remedy past or present discrimination. For information: E- Park, 51st and Cottage in Washington Park, and in the in various community activites and schools. For more Hyde Park community. It takes a great actor to play mail address: http://www.house.gov/riggs/contact.html information, call (773) 874-7189, Professor DeWitt the "Greatest". Maybe he'll speak up in the movie and (Congressman Frank Riggs) Members of Congress (202) 224- Williams (Anu) Coordinator. Donation is $25. get an Oscar, since he's so "quiet on the set" now. 3121, and to President Bush (202) 456-1414. South Street Journal May 3 - May 9,, 2001 Page 3

(Continued from page 1) Historically, what the city is do- cas President & CEO of the Black ing is controlling and/or taking Metropolis Convention & Tourism Expungement Bill avoid out Black History in Chicago." Council. "And it is supported by Palm Tavern Over the years, sources re- elected officials, well connected police judgement in arrest ported Gray avoided selling the developers, and city government." years, has dedicated his time and property to Oliver or to any other Mr. Lucas spearheaded the resources to document the history. interested party, and kept her on "Restoring Bronzeville" cam- "Of the remaining historic a month-to-month lease. There- paign, and his organization once buildings left in owned the Bronzeville, none have Supreme Life their original interior or Building but lost fixtures as does the Palm it under the Tavern. The restaurant City's eminent booths, the bar, the hat domain process. racks and other fixtures "This is a ma- can be seen in photos dat- jor crisis in ing back to the 1940's, Chicago, and we and are in the Library of do not under- Congress and the stand why our Chicago Historical Soci- political leader- ety." David Gary, owner ship and Rain- of the property has ac- bow/Push have SSJ File photo cepted the city's offer of State Representative Constance A. "Connie" Howard's Expungement Bill not taken a would automatically expunge or remove from an offender's record, court about $60,000 for the proactive posi- ordered supervisions, reversed convictions, certain misdemeanors and Class property, and for the city tion. 4 felonies. Those convicted of felonies must not acquire other convictions to pay outstanding water The Mayor's during a waiting period of two or four years, and minors convicted as bills ranging in the thou- juveniles or adults and were sentenced to probation or a conditional press office or the discharge could have their records expunged. sands of dollars. With the City's Depart- purchase of the building, ment of Planning Persons that have been arrested the records be sealed. The act waving the outstanding would not return or convicted of misdemeanor would avoid police having a water bill and offering to numerous phone and/or certain felony charges judgement on someone after run- buy the fixtures from Ms. calls on the mat- may be in for some good news in ning a check on them. Oliver it could be con- MaYor Richard Daley and Aid. Dorothy Tillman are key officials in ter. Calls to Aid. the future for sure. On Thursday April 5, 2001, J\I L tt_ 11 the fate of the Gerri's Palm Tavern, Tillman's (3rd) of- State Rep. Howard successfully ceived that the city would State Rep. Constance A. not demolish the building. fore, like many other businesses fice were not returned for com- Howard Expungement Bill would moved her historic expungement Contrary to earlier reports, offi- on 47th street, (from Indiana to ments. have the court enter an order ex- legislation one step closer to en- cials representing the City told or St. Lawrence) who were afraid to Aid. Tillman, however, a year punging the record of persons actment, by a vote of 115 to 1. informed Ms Oliver, that once invest in their businesses, are un- ago stated, "We are going to take from the official record of the ar- House Bill HR300, passed the Illi- they purchase the "Palm Tavern sure of the status of ownership the building." She as of yet has resting authority and order that (Continued on page 6) property from the owner, the city and the city's plans. In many not announced publicly any plans could then sell her the property cases like the Palm Tavern, re- for developers to participate in the for a dollar. Other city officials pairs are needed on the roof, the future of the Palm Tavern. stated she would have nothing to furnace, and tuckpointing to sta- Early reports of SSJ, the city's worry about. bilize the walls. The years of law department stated upon the However, Fresen believes May 22 neglect on the building caused city taking procession a Request- could be the last continuance for by the landlord resulted in dam- For-Proposal (RFP) must be issued Ms. Oliver. "The City will be pad- age to the fixtures. for any new ownership or devel- locking the doors and boarding up "We are faced with a serious opment to occur. the windows." Fresen said. land-grab." Said Harold L. Lu- (Continued on page 12) I JOHN'S HARDWARE • & BICYCLE SHOP

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Englewood Don't miss this! The Community Development Commission of the City of Chicago will hold a public hearing relative to the proposed Englewood Neighborhood Spring "Clean & Green Day" Scheduled for May 5th Redevelopment Project Area and Tax Increment Financing Program, Mayor Richard M. Daley, joined by (I to r.) Streets & Sanitation Commissioner Al Sanchez, Leonard McGee, The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall President of the GAP Association and Alderman Madeline Harthcock (2nd), announced the beginning of a series of Council Chambers, 121 North LaSalle Street on the Second Floor. The annual spring citywide clean-up events at a kick-off ceremony in the Bronzeville community early April 4. "Our seventh annual City Services Blitz will begin on April 23 and will run for five consecutive weeks through Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment May 25, serving ten wards per week," said the Mayor. Act(65ILCS5/1174.4-l(et seq) (1996 State Bar Editon), provides all During the Blitz, each ward will receive extra Streets & Sanitation services, including graffiti removal, towing of interested parties have the right to be given an opportunity to be abandoned cars, street and alley light replacement and rodent control efforts. This spring's annual Clean and Green heard, file a written objection if they so desire and even submit Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 and unveiled a series of beat-targeted Operation Clean programs which will comments and/or an alternate plan. Seems the city has gotten it's act run on Fridays throughout spring, summer and fall. He also urged residents and homeowners to spend some time cleaning up in front of their homes, in their yards and alleys to whisk away the debris that may have accumulated together and is actually following Illinois State law. during the winter months .For "Clears & Green" registration information, call City Hall's 24-hour service request line at 311. Registration will close at the end of the day on May 2, 2001. Also in Englewood, 16th Ward Alder- man Shirley A. Coleman held a first rate Town Hall meeting at Sherman Par! Obesity Study 1301 West 53rd Street on Saturday, Apri 14, on the subject of housing. The even was widely attended by community resi on Blacks, I dents and questions were answered by sp< Global Solutions cial guest speaker, Andrea Smith, Assistan now include Income Tax Service, Accounting, Mortgage Consulting Commissioner for Communications in th| Robin Hollis, Director, City of Chicago's Department of Housing, f New Business Development Mexican- We Offer: Computerized Tax Preparation 3430 S. 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In Chatham - Burdella Braden, Chairman of Saint Marks betes and high blood pressure, the in- CALL| Church and Society Committee is to be commended along with her j crease in obesity corresponds to a rise 773/684-0900 committee members for the hard work they have under taken iri j in cases of diabetes and hypertension!" organizing their community forum on "Racial Profiling" to be held on j Until now, Loyola researchers had been concentrating on causes of hyper- Saturday, April 28, at the church located at 8441 S. St. Lawrence from j tension among African-American fami- 10:00 a.m. to !2.00 noon. lies. "This is the first time we are including a portion of the Hispanic 1 Bronzeville - The South Side Empowerment Zone Cluster j community as part of our investiga- annual meeting day is scheduled for Saturday, June 30, at the Harris tion," Kayser said. "Honte of Da Bubble" YWCA, 62nd & Drexel. They would like to invite you to a Diisti.es/ Study participants of either African- Steppers Fund-raiser that evening, for more information call Karen j American or Mexican-American de- Auto Detail Bozeman Gross at (773) 451-6527. scent will*receive free blood pressure, • cholesterol and glucose screenings, | body measurements, and urine analysis j Lu Palmer If there was ever a man that I would like to emulate as an i & Hand Car Wash to determine a person's salt consump- Buffing .Waxing Shampooing Interior/ Exterior j African-American journalist that man is Lu Palmer. There is not!tion. Those who remain in a study until enough that can be said about the courage, skill, and talent of Lu; it is completed will also receive a cash Tar Removal Engine Cleaning Palmer. Former Congressman Gus Savage made a historical speech at j benefit. 10% Detail Discount with Ad [the recent celebration for Lu, a speech'that will be remembered; Because Loyola researchers are con- through the annals of time. Best wishes to Lu and his beautiful arjd j ducting several different projects to ex- 773-684-9600 talented wife Georgia. [ amine causes of obesity and high blood Open 7 Days Mon- Sat 8: a.m.-8 p.m. Sun : 8:am -4:p.m. pressure, interested persons should call South Shore- One of our most informed and astute leaders in (708) 531-5800 to determine which 7215 So. Stony Island Ave. the country, National Black United study may be appropriate for them. Front, Chairman Dr. Conrad Worrill, as usual, exercised leadership by convening a rally sponsored by NBUF at South Shore There are 71.938 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and Cook County but there is only one Community Church, 7401 South Yates on Saturday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m., where doc- umentation and evidence was provided as * to why African-American people are ertti- The law firm of I tied Reparations. The pastor of the church, '• Rev. Archie Hargraves, who without a E. DUK£ MCNEIL & ASSOCIATES doubt, is one of the greatest minds in the afid the world for whom I have the greatest love, Area of respect, and admiration Concentration: E. DUKE I\ICNEIL Criminal LAW NETWORK Lewis Myers, Jr. If you would like to advertise in South Street Journal, or you have a Richard Reaston story you want investigated, please call (773) 783-1750, fax us at (773) and located at 783-1754, oryou can write to us at South Street Journal, 400 West 76th 8541 South Cottage Grove Leslie J. Starks Real K state Street, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois, 60620. 773/994-0915 available 7 days a week South Street Journal May 3-May 9,, 2001 Page 5 Pharmaceutical's Drop South African Lawsuit (Wash., D.C.) Let it be said that when we come example, we have to broaden the net and in- together as a community and express our issues clude other key public and private stakeholders, collectively and with one voice, we can make a not only in the discussion, but also in the alloca- Dr. L.I. HERRO difference said Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, tion of task and resources. We have to develop a ADTAMCTDIOT Founder and President of the Rainbow/PUSH time phased national plan that will focus on OPTOMETRIST Coalition, upon hearing of the pharmaceutical creating a sustainable infrastructure. We have to industry's decision to drop their lawsuit. aggressively engage in a media campaign that In a surprising move, 39 of the world's largest confronts head-on, sexual and drug use behav- and richest pharmaceutical companies dropped E ioral change. And finally, we have to persuade their lawsuit against the South African govern- the AIDS activist community to continue to fight ment. Thereby ending an international battle to secure cheaper AIDS drugs for the 26 million the hard fight. Having a voice in the deci- KHO R people in Africa infected with the HIV disease. sion to drop the lawsuit is one thing, but The genesis of the lawsuit originated in 1997, the real need and the hard fight is the fight MADE after former President Nelson Mandela signed for the development of an adequate infras- CKZD V into law the South African Medicines Act, an act tructure. The bottom line is this, access to that would allow over the course of three years, affordable medicines without the ability to CZN MHV c WHILE the importation of generic versions of patented distribute the medication, monitor the pa- RKSZNVO medicines. tient's compliance and ensure proper appli- DRHERRO FELOPZD Now, with the suit no longer a legal hin- cation is no access at all. OAMYOUSZE drance to treatment, the South African [YOU WAIT government is in a position to dramati- (IN MOST CASES) cally increase access to affordable medi- fifflsen's cations, including life-extending HIV medications, said Jackson. 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IIIIDigiCHE) www. communityins. com Page 8 May 3 - May 9,, 2001 South Street Journal Chicago's very own Then Cam< Blacks ass as strom Mary Dee by Carmenta Banks as industrii had moved onto television, where she had her most humbling encounter: she and her TV "I feel very est were kidnapped and forced to drive to and as lai Caubien Woods before they both were shot responsible in the head and left for dead. Her guest died. as any oth for every- "I didn't know what was coming: I was divorced and fearful for my.daughter['s future he question is simply t thing I do," without me]," she recalls. "I was fearful about really want absolute ec my faculties and how healthy I would be." first class citizenship? Dee did not know the kidnapper, who T she says. "I doubt the cost of liberty is "ete had been convicted six times prior to her inci- lance." In other words, "freedo dent. can't say that There is a cost associated with The '70s ushered in progress for the Black passage." Take a long serious 1 south side, especially Bronzeville. I am a per- Frederick Douglass (1817-189: "Blacks were buying property and learn- fect person, ing about real estate," she says. "There "Man may not get all he pays f weren't but a few, but they were significant." but he certainly pays for what 1 but the Today Dee believes that Blacks have more The process of minorities i opportunity to succeed, but they need to fo- democratic equality must come things I've cus. Her formula for success requires disci- ation or confrontation. In eithe pline, study, wisdom, education, mother wit, versaries must negotiate from i done wrong I and "a burning desire to succeed. strength. Power concedes noth Today Dee directs community relations pressed. It must be demanded b don't think for WGN. By focusing over the years, she has pressed. This persistence must garnered many awards, including the silver the masses, not just a few. Free matter/' Gracie Award from American Women in Ra- mands a concerted effort from 1 dio and Television for her local adoption cam- make such demands. But first E paign; a lifetime achievement award from the cans must witness the "urgency National Academy of TV and Arts Sciences; ment." an honorary doctorate in humanities from Lewis University; and a Woman of the Year Some people in the seats o come the destruction of Black i says. " iney Award from Today's Chicago. (Continued from page 1) "I feel very responsible for everything I overt repugnance for Black pec IT II ^|he training began at home, 56 and knew what their job was and did that." Two do," she says. "I can't say that I am a perfect by the Ku Klux Klan, Skinhead Indiana, on Oct. 30,1936, at 11:56 p.m., that really stood out for her were Cecil Par- person, but the things I've done wrong I don't ican Nazis worries me less than JJL "quite by accident": her pregnant trav- tee and Ralph Abernathy. Not until the '60s think matter." tranquil and less blatant hatred i eling mother stopped at home after her train did she become politically involved, partici- The group Dee believes she has the most phisticated negotiators. Those' ride from New Orleans and couldn't quite pating in voter registration and working for influence on is "young people": "They are Birch Society, the Moral Major make it to the hospital, she says. some leaders. tougher, brighter, more introspective and dar- right-winged Christians, who pi Since her mother died when Dee was Dee met other people with power when th ing," she says. "They will ask you absolutely two, others provided additional training. Her she worked at 309 E. 47 St. for a law firm of demise in coded words, are far anything and keep your feet to the fire." father always told her to "look inside" when "top Black attorneys." Some of the lawyers ous to our existence. They are t Her job is to challenge them "to go a step she wanted to blame others. Mrs. Robinson, later became judges. Theodore Crawley be- watch! farther" - ask questions; get the answer and her fifth grade teacher at Carter Elementary came the head of the Chicago Bar Associa- The freedom and right of s< research it; never stop learning. She's been on School, encouraged her to take care of herself tion, and Gene Woods gained a reputation as that White men fanatically rail i the Junior Achievement board for years. More because Dee "was dealing with an abusive a criminal attorney. only be obtained for Blacks by ; recently, different schools have invited her to stepmother." That "excellent teacher" was her "Anyone [Black] who had any trouble struggle that will be long and tr visit as Principal for the Day. role model for honesty, loyalty, grace, and went through that firm," she says. Celebri- "It's wonderful to see them so the words of Douglass: "Where dignity, who "pointed out what struggle, there is no progress." ] Part of Mary thirsty," regardless of their back- was already within me," Dee struggle is the tower for the adv Dee's appeal ground, she says. "The money says. seek. So Black men must move to young makes a difference in their clothes, Living on the Southside, Dee people is her but when it comes to desire, it stage as the sentinels for justice looked forward to going down- doesn't make a difference." In the words of Henry High town to Marshall Fields. sense of his- tory. Part of Dee's appeal to young nett, "Let your motto be resistar "We lived in mean streets people is her sense of history. A must resist tyrants who would te and during a terrifically prejudi- Interviewing recent trip to Greece made that in rendering us nonexistent. We cial period for a young person," Gerri Oliver sense very clear to her. Walking to all forms of repression, all form she says. of the Palm Tavern, the top of the Acropolis and then tion of our personhood. We mus Most of her free time was sitting down made her feel like she spent visiting Washington Park, they both. through our own courageous pa Enjoy was viewing the whole world. the dignity of human personality DuSable Museum and her grand- "I was so grateful I had lived parents. The park was near home, memiories of be, it is up to me!" the past. to do that," she says. "I thought so she went there often, looking at about how [astronaut] Mae Jemison No group should ever be de the names on the statues. had felt." ship. This nation has owed us B "The challenge was to go to Dee believes that "young peo- citizenship since July the library and find out about ple" also need to have a sense of 9, 1868. The edicts of th them/' she says. history - even if they have to wait the 14 Amendment to Dee remembers watching the Bud Bil- ties like track star Jesse Owens and producer 20 years to appreciate it. the Constitution - liken Parade, which came through the park Larry Steele often visited, she recalls. "Our history is more important to the equal protection be- for 21 years. Also in the park was the mu- That part of 47 Street was a hub of ac- world, but it gives rise to young people's self- fore the law - guaran- seum, which gave her hope. tivity for a "young girl learning the streets," esteem," she says. "I encourage them to look tee us that For this we "I could see my history, what I could be Dee says. to their seniors for the wisdom they are trying deserve a strong affir- and where I could go," she says. "If somebody "On the corner of 47 and King Drive to get." mative action pro- else did it, I could do it too." f were the Regal Theater, the jazz.place and. Today Dee s- heroes-are younger -than- shev gram. With it we can Opera singer Etta Moten Barnett, whose Gerri's Palm Tavern so one could eat and Her daughter is one. Her qualities of stick-to- advance by our own husband was the ambassador to Ghana, be- hang out all night," she says. "Then on 55 itiveness, stamina, and a desire to do well and efforts. came another role model. and Prairie was the rise of the Rhum Boogie have others do the same were also in Mrs. Other than that I "She was so much of a lady that I wanted at the Club DeLisa." Of course, Supreme Robinson and in Etta Barnett. All three had to emulate her," Dee says. "She had quiet dig- Life, Metropolitan Life, and policy (playing great vision and daring "to take action find nothing to grieve. nity and was outspoken, terrifically intelli- the numbers) also flourished. whether other people like it or not," Dee says. We are as smart, as gent, and well read." In the early '60s Dee worked for IBM, 'Sounds like whom? strong, as industrious, Dee graduated from Englewood High traveling around the country, showing insur- "I had all of that," Dee admits. "We and as lazy as any School in 1954 and married at age 19. ance companies how they could streamline choose people who are like that." other racial group. We "I was trying to get a job and contribute their business with computers. Dee credits her daugther with pushing need no special con- to the fabric of life," she says. "I had great "I wanted to come home," she says. "I her to keep going and to relax. She also wants siderations. We have the strengtl obligations," trying to support 12-13 children was looking for a new career." her mother to write a book. our own. Now we must exhibit tl - her two and those of her siblings. So Dee went back to school. By the mid- Maybe, if Dee slows down long enough, so! "Then aldermen were political power dle '60s, she had landed a broadcasting show she will. houses in their own neighborhoods," Dee with WBEE radio in Harvey. By 1971 she South Street Journal May 3 - May 9,, 2001 Page 9

police right to stop looters" and secure peace and restoring "law and order." Not about about stopping police mur- ders. Or addressing the political oppression over shad- Quebec Protesters owed by the China hostage and the Quebec Summit. The huge problem of contradiction here is Blacks riot. Others protest. Defined a riot; a noise, uproar, or distur- bance made by revelers, a violence, tumult, or disorder, a vs. random or disorderly profusion, a disturbance of the pub- lic peace. While protesters are defined as disapproval, disapprobation, contradiction, objection, protestation, a solemn declaration of opinion and by a member to an act Cincinnati Rioters or resolution of a legislature. Who are those sudden unorganized activists and those n Quebec, Canada, where the Summit of the 34 Ameri- comfortable activists to make sure riots do not happen. can countries were negotiating a Free Trade Area of the Unfortunately, there probably will be more mass demon- IAmericas. What received equal attention was the 30,000 strations in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, protesters there as well. About 2,000 of The same hold true for those in Cincinnati. and in Quebec and anywhere else in various American them were reported violent during the Protesting in the U.S., of Blacks have for the most part cities because the coverage on the China crisis over shad- days of unrest, 34 police officers and 57 protested non-violently as Dr. King partice. Violence goes owed the Cincinnati murders and the protesters have not demonstrators were injured, and 400 ar- back to the 1965 Watts and the killing of Dr. King in major received address. Nor has the media reported the mind set rests were made. The police used rubble parts of the country. And in later years, Miami, and Los of why violent uprising. bullets. Angeles. They were viewed as riots. And even the And in Qecbec, perhaps the protesters were also rioting In other parts of the U.S. about 3,000 Chicago Demoncrate Convention protestors were not in behalf of Cincinnati. And prehaps the summit meet- people shut down a stretch of the U.S.- called a riot. Viewing images of the riots involved with ings, which calls for the trade zone by 2005 for free and Canadian border. In San Diego, about Blacks most were triggered by confrontations between the open trade to create new jobs and new income would be 1,000 demonstrated at the U.S.-Mexican police and the black community. Other than the Bulls win. reasons to stop the distress, anger and frustration that border. And in Vermont, about 200 peo- In Cincinnati, again it was over violence. The police abounds in Black communities all over this country. shootings of 15 Black men, sparked by the shooting of 19- What is sure in Chicago or any other city, the regentri- Ron Carter ple rallied. Protesters also rallied at bor- year old Timothy Thomas. fication of the Black communities are in questioned from Publisher & Editor der crossings in Derby Line, Vt. In Cincinnati, the protesters and Blacks torched their own neighborhoods and homes in Harlem and Bronzeville. Black rioters are sure to support demonstrators were called rioters. The police did not use most incidents. The mayor of Cincinnati declared a state building enough prisons to incarcerate them all and feed- rubble bullets. But Cincinnati rioted as Quebec protested, of emergency and imposed a city wide curfew after three ing police protection of the Summit is not to reach the protesting against poverty, and other forms of mistreatment. nights of disturbances, the Mayor's action is intimately benefit of Blacks that live in the communities now. for the interest of those in the rioting area. Along with "the

Open Letter Reponse to: who were in- Sun-Times 2001 agenda and tax payers living just south of Mc- competent pa- An Independent Newspaper as you ex- Cormick Place, in Bronzeville, we are M. Mitchell's tronage work- plained. We wondering what legislative initiatives the ers, who authorized payment for work don't have all this time to get this mat- Black Caucus in the Illinois Legislature Nightmares living in that was never done. Complaints from ter in order. Seems in the eyes of some and the Chicago City Council are attach- the tenants were ignored, and break- we weren't meant to have one. ing to the McCormick Place expansion the jects downs were always blamed on the ten- For years we have been limited to bill in Springfield. Dear Mrs Mitchell; ants. what we could or could not do. I see a Legislative leadership must attract Most of the Black people I know enjoy Much of the over-crowding of young, bleak out come ahead with Bush in of- financial resources from DCCA to estab- single women with children in these high- your writing style, but the men are deeply fice. The bushes are sprouting out like lish an international African American rises was caused by the most outrageous offended by your tendency to imply much a bad seed waiting to stampede. This heritage tourism destination in of the problems in the Black piece of racist, social engi- guy for sure does not have our best in- Bronzeville. The last time they passed community are the fault of the neering: The separating of terst at heart. McCormick Place expansion legislation failure of Black men to the old people from the young do their job in the fam- by putting the old people into We have so much on our plates until in Springfield the Bronzeville commu- high-rises called senior you wonder where will it end. nity received $10 million for the devel- For example, in your citizens buildings. Bush bent on dismantling anything opment and construction of the Black column April 1,2001, This robbed the that would benefit us in the long run. Metropolis "Walk of Fame" from 26th you describe the horrible young in- Most of us did not carry him in the re- &King Drive to 35th Street at the gate- conditions you experi- experienced people cent election and he is clear on what way to the Black Metropolis Historic enced in living in CHA of the elder leader- part that was. He appears to be a man District. The city of Chicago and the high-rises: 1. overcrowd ship in the build- with a vengeance and has a mark in state of Illinois has already demonstrated top floors with galleries ings. place with Daley's name on it. To get their committment to technology access that made the top floors Our leadership what he want he will accommodate the for private sector companies by develop- prisons; broken-down and our journalist Mayor. And we will suffer greatly with ing the fully leased Lakeside Technology elevators that forces ten- chose to ignore this a lasting affect. Center in the old Donnelley building at ants to use the stairwells fiendish piece of racist Continue to get the word out to the 22nd and King Drive, at a cost of $250 and become rape and rob- strategy. Like the White people on the importance of this over million. bery victims; over- writers, they acted as needed agenda. It's now or never. This state and city working in collabo- population of un-socialized though the tenants were re- Continue to support the Rev. Jesse ration with the Chicago Metropolis 2020 children who made learning sponsible for conditions in the Project should also demonstration it's nearly impossible in the local schools, CHA high-rises. Every piece of Jackson, he never failed us when we taught by middle-class teachers who disap- writing about Robert Taylor homes com- needed him to take a stand. We must support for the development of proved of their students and had low- pletely ignored the two studies in the Mu- not throw him to the wolves becuase Bronzeville, as a emerging market up- expectations of them. nicipal library that documented the con- the Sun Times echo's that we should. scale African American heritage tourism But you did not tell your readers the clusion that: The CHA was run strictly for We all have skeletons. Whether they destination. cause of those conditions. Thus, you did patronage and profit. are big or small. And we all make mis- If Chicago is truely a world class, di- the same thing that white writers always The CHA is a classic example of how takes, even those who write the news. verse city, goverment and elected offi- do. You blame the victim by inference. this White racist government has used its Lets stay a beast of what's really go- cials must develop strategies that pro- The truth is the CHA high-rises was the authority to apply the'Willie Lynch sys- ing on. Were in a critical time. mote gainful employment and business largest and most scandalous, racist boon- tem on the African American community. Sincerly, Mable Cole opportunities for low-income people, doggie in the history public housing. This is why we become infuriated when Sun-Times Again, Open Letter: who will other wise be disenfranchised From the start, a local architectural asso- our own journalist fall into the trap of and displaced by escalating property ciation declared that high-rise buildings blaming Black men for conditions created McCormick Place & value and the systematic demolition of were improper for the families for which by powers of this racist government. We public housing development. they were suppose to be build. They did expect them to know better. Bronzeville's Information Pages Bronzeville Online not permit proper supervision of the large I am giving you the benefit of the McCormick Place: It's not big enough. number of children they were to house, doubt. I don't think you know any better, tourism particularly since most of the large apart- but I hope you will make it your business Dear Editor; Virtually ments with the most children were located to find out the truth. As community developers, activist Harold L. Luca at the top of the buildings. Three-story Clarence C. Terry buildings would have been more suitable. April 26 - May 9,2001, Volume 8 Number 12 We welcome letters to the editor and comments on any material. The elevates, which guaranteed that they Sun-Times Submit all subscription and correspondence to: would be in a constant state of break-down. The design left the back mechanism ex- Agenda, South Street Journal posed to the elements, which resulted in 400 West 76th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60620. break-downs whenever the weather You may fax letters to (773)783-1754 and changed. What about us E-mail to [email protected] The of elevator repair was a record of Dear Editor South Street Journal is published by Jarrell Communications Inc., many faking repairs, because the elevator I read your article entitled the Sun- Ron Carter, Chair. Entire contents copyright 2001. All rights reserved. companies knew repairs could only be tem- Times has an Agenda. There is no Printed in the United States of America porary. Vouchers were turned in to clerks doubt that we as Black pepole need a Page 10 May 3 - May 9, 2001 South Street Journal

The Color of Jesus pirituai What did*Jesus look like? The looks of Jesus as He emerges from the history of art.

Jesus Christ as blue eyes, blond hair, pale face, the reasons over darker skinned people. ," perfect monk with elegant, long fingered hands has a As reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, the new face new face according to a new computerized rendering. of Jesus is which a Chicago area expert on Jesus' life While Jesus lived, no one made a record of his face. and times welcomes the computer-generated depic- No sketch, no painting, no photograph. The look of tion as more realistic than the Messiah depicted in Jesus has been created by man. For almost two thou- much of Western classical and popular art. as more sand years the mysteries of Christianity have inspired accurate. artists of every generation. The face of every Jesus seen The new image was crafted by studying a 2,000 was made by someone's mind and hand. Famous year-old skull of a Jewish man from Israel.. The image artists from Michael Angelo and unknown artists. was used in a British Broadcasting Corporation TV From different places and different ages. documentary, "Jesus: The Complete Story." It was on Rev. Al Sampson of Fernwood Methodist Church the Discovery Channel, which co-produced it. pointed out the Bible do not speak to a race of people According to the new image, Jesus probably looked a (color), "It speak to the personality of people." Jews, lot more like a workingman from the Middle East or Gentiles, etc. Mediterranean region than actors Willem Dafoe or ""What we do know that where Jesus was born are Jeffrey Hunter. people of darker skin. The European portrayals of Jesus have projected a concept of Jesus for superiority > Faith-Based, "Charitable Choice and its Critic" President George Bush has proposed partnership with religious institutions to address poverty under his new office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Mr. Carl H. Esbeck, Assistant to the United EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH States Deputy Attorney General, will be speaking at a Breakfast Forum sponsored by the Center for 4235 So. COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE Church/State Studies. He will address Charitable Choice and its Critics, Thursday, May 17, at 8:00 CHICAGO, IL 60653 a.m., at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Boulevard, in the Crystal Room, 5th floor. REV. O.C. MORGAN, PASTOR The forum is free. Reservatons are required by Friday, May 11th, and can be made by calling 312-362- (773) 536-9527 Fax: (773) 924-1655 ORDER OF SERVICES 8818. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Churches; West . Pullman AFTERNOON SERVICE 3:30 P.M. Church Organizing Church of God, Lilydale Progres- COMMUNION, 1ST SUNDAY MISSIONARY MEETING sive MB Church, Greater Canaan SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS, WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M. (Continued from page 1) side, began in 1984 as a branch of M.B. Church, Christ Temple the Calumet Community Reli- Cathedral Church, Reformation ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Church, 10706 South Michigan gious Conference (CCRC). Lutheran Evangelical Church, Avenue at 7:00 p.m. Roseland Christian Reformed 910 W. 65TH, CHICAGO CCRC sought to impact the Church, Bethel House of Prayer, (773) 783-0416 The issues that will be address massive lay-offs and closings of at the assembly by the community manufacturing plants in the Nazarene Outreach, 34th Ward : REV. ANTHONY WILLIAMS, PASTOR leaders voiced were: 1970's and 1980's by providing Ministerial Alliance. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 11A.M. Youth/Education, Public job retraining and supportive Schools Alfred D. Kohn Ele- SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 A.M. Safety, Environmental Issues, services. As an arm of CCRC, mentary School, Mildred I. Lav- 1ST, 2ND SUNDAY, COMMUNION 11 A.M. Community Networking/Out- DCP initiated a variety of local izzo Elementary, Langston CHOIR REHEARSAL: TUESDAY 6 P.M. reach, Public Services, Health Is- action campaigns to improve the Hughes, Dunne School. BIBLE STUDY: WED & THURS. 6 P.M. sues, Economic Development, and quality of life for residents in the Organizations Family Care of Neighborhood Disinvestments. Greater Roseland area. In 1986, Illinois/Gran Connection, Ed- CARTER TEMPLE C.M.E. ""DCP's mission here is to serve DCP became an independent brooke Block Club, Jadonal E. as a vehicle through which grass- non-profit corporation but re- Ford Center/Catholic Charities, 7841 S. WABASHAVE., CHICAGO, IL 60620 roots leaders can effectively work mained church-based. Roseland YMCA, Greater Rose- (773) 874-0175 together to impact decision mak- Listed are some of the groups land Community Dev. Corp., City REV. HENRY M. WILLIAMSON, SR. PASTOR VALET PARKING EVERY SUNDAY ing and strengthen the quality of that participated in the small of Chicago-Dept. of Public Health, 8 A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE life in Greater Roseland." declared group Pre-Issues Assembly on School's First, 108th Wabash Block 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Evans. April 19, 2001 and their commit- Club, 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE DCP in known to be the largest ment for participants at the For more information, please BIBLE STUDY WED. 10 A.M. AND 7 P.M. church-based community organiz- Community-Wide Issues Assem- contact Michael Evans at DCP's MORE LIKE CHRIST WORSHIP SAT. 5 P.M. ing agency on Chicago's far south- bly on April 26, 2001: Office, (773) 928-2500.

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Christ Apostolic Church Let Us Serve You As Our Grandfather did And Our Fathers 1445 East 65th Street * Have Done For 65 Years Chicago.IL 60637 The Rev. A. R. Leak & Dottie Leak, Founders Spencer Leak, Sr.; President Dr. Leon D. Finney,Jr. Pastor Before you consider any type of Prearrangement Funeral plan, "Investigate the Sunday Service 11:30 Advantage of" Leak & Sons Funeral Homes Funeral Trust Plan. An Inflation - (773)955-2865 Telephone Proof plan means we guarantee that the cost will never increase more than the (773) 256-1907 Telefax interest earned by the funds deposited. [email protected] Email [email protected] Call or Come in to one of our Leak & Sons Funeral Home locations. Come Worship With Refuge Praise & Deliverance Ministries Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 773-846-6567 We are located at 7838 S. Cottage Gr. Av. 2122 W. 79th St. AFC-Hings Hall 7859 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago Illinois Chgo, IL. Chgo. IL. Minister Darrell G. Perkins, Sr., Pastor New location soon to open For more information or prayer, please call: (708) 798-0309 or (708) 604-5087 18400 S. Pulaski "God is our Refuge and Strength, a present help in trouble ". Country Club Hills * Psalms 46:1 South Street Journal May 3 - May 9,, 2001 Page 11

The musical participants and guest artists will be: Albertina Walker, Ethel The Chicago Englewood Holloway, Lee Anne McFane, Bobby Jones, Thompson Community Singers, Gospel Music Project Driven by Shirley Ceasar, Chicago Mass Choir, Ricky Dillard & New Generation, Sounds Unlimited, Englewood High Toyota on Western School Choir, Roberson High School Choir, and Walter Whitman & Soul Children of Chicago. The project will also be enhanced by The purpose of this program is to pro- process of collecting pictures and other a Chicago Englewood Gospel Music mote the rich heritage of Gospel Music, memorabilia which would include high- Award. Recipients of the achievement which was started in the Chicago area by lighting Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jack- awards would be Albertina Walker, Ethel Thomas Dorsey, the Father of Gospel son and others. The goal is developing Holloway, Shirley Ceasar, Bobby Jones, Music. the story of Gospel Music from a and others to be named. We believe that it will bring Photo by Earl Watts pride to the Englewood Com- Filmmakers, Warren Shepard, and Donutui Moore preform munity to be recognized as the open mic at Noah's Ark Cafe, a gospel setting cafe' in Bronzeville. birthplace of Gospel Music. It is our endeavor through "Come in Out of The Storm _ this program to bring national attention to the positive contri- bution the Chicago Englewood Noah's Art, a Place of Refuge" Community has contributed to Douglas - Noah's Ark Cafe, lo- All three own- society by being the birthplace cated in the Bronzeville Commu- ers are committed of Gospel Music. nity at 3428 S. King Drive is a place to glorifying God We would like \o hear a designed to accomodate Christians through the arts. Chicago City Council designa- as well as patrons who just desire Local talent is au- tion of: "Englewood - Gospel to have a spiritual atmosphere ditioned and Music Capitol of the World." while they eat. This joyful venue hired for future The following is an outline provides tasty, fresh food and top- UNNING OUT! performances. of the project. flight Christian entertainment Gospel video's The outline for the project DEALS On New such as, gospel singers, praise po- and music are ets, musicians, liturgical dancers, would include a presentation on & Used Toyotas played. Different Gospel Music with a video pre- and gospel rappers within a relax- organizations sentation and visual collection. ing atmosphere (which is also a such as The The project members are in the profanity and smoke-free environ- Christian Poets ment). Society host vari- From the mind of God, three ous monthly activities. Ministry through enter- vessels have been chosen for his tainment occurs five days out of the week. greater glory to manage the affairs Noah's Ark is available for Sunday, Monday of his safe haven and musical oa- and Wednesday rental for intimate affairs. The sis. The vessels chosen are owners cafe holds 40 people comfortably. It is excellent Elder Byron Artis and Derek and for various church auxiliary gatherings. Catering Barbara Morisette (sister of Byron), is available. Plan your next cozy outing at Noah's the theme of Noah's Ark is "Come Ark Cafe. in out of the storm ... A place of For menus and other information call (312) refuge". 225-1420 or fax us at (312) 225-1331. DOlAJnl aUVUli FINANCING | HASSLES * PAYMENT

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Chicago's finest McDonald's Host musicians and vo- Women-N-Motion calists, "Island of Kids' Talent Search Dreams" is a spir- At Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens the ited chronology of Black McDonald's Operators Associa- the music of Black auty Salon tion (BMOA) hosted the 4th annual Mc- Americans. Donald's presents "It's Showtime at the Featured musi- Apollo" Kids' Talent Search, Saturday, cians include 3447 S. Michigan April 21. The event was open to every- Mark Berenger, one free of charge. Children from across • Photo by Ken Simmons Tyrone Hines, (Bronzeville Area) Chicagoland between the ages of 5-12 Donica Thornton and Rolando Boyce, stars in Michael Logan, (312)225-9983 showcased their talent and compete for a "When the Water Turns Clear. Pennington chance to win a trip to New York City the premiere of Mark Clayton Southers' McGee, Duke Booth spaces for rent & commission and perform on the nationally televised "When the Water Turns Clear," open- Payne, Curtis program "It's Showtime at the Apollo." available ing Thursday, May 3 through Fathers' Prince, Sony For more info contact "A truly enjoyed event", expressed, Day, Sunday, June 17 at eta Square, Seals, John Watson, John Whitfield and Angela Simmons Blanton CanadyJ 7558 S. South Chicago Ave. Directed by James Willis. On led vocals are Dee owner of the Navy] Terry Cullers, the cast includes Rolando Alexander, Joan Colasso and Mike Logan (800)800-9456 ^^ Pier McDonald's and| Bouce (Jesse), Roderick Jean-Charles with Theresa Davis, Yvonne Gage, Kevin x BMOA member. (Lionel), Donica Thornton (Eloise), JJ. Mcllvaine and Byron Woods. All music Corliss Hyatt M. Record and "To see the amaz-l McCormick (Reese) and Brandon Jack- arrangements and original compositions Miller Brewing Company ing talents of o son and Michael Cordero alternating are by McClerkin. young people. Many] PRESENTS PREPARATION the role of Andre, the son. "Father & "Seeking Expression/' Paintings of these children have Son Nights" are Thurs. at 8 p.m. and by Ann AFA on view in the been studying theirj Sun. at 7 p.m., except opening and clos- craft for years. Rudy Rush, host of ing nights, featuring special "2-for-l eta Gallery Whether it's the vio- '*?* Showtime at tickets subject to availability. For tick- Opening Reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, lin, drums, dancing, ^e Apollo'wasion ets and info, call (773)752-3955. May 3, "Seeking Expression," an exhibi- . . . hand to host tion of paintings by Ann AFA opens in singing or rapping, Chicago's Kids' Corkey McClerkin's "Island of the eta Gallery, 7558 S. South Chicago Talent Search. we are giving them an Dreams" to be released Ave. on Thursday, May 3, 2001 and will ARRINGTONSHOW opportunity to show One of Chicago's very own - pianist, remain on view through Sunday, June the world what they can do," composer and arranger Corky Mc- 17, 2001. A free public reception will be Jimmy Pryor's Host of "It's Showtime at the Apollo" Rudy Clerkin's latest CD, "Island of Dreams" held from 6-8 p.m. For info, call (773) Rush's universal humor, was on hand to (Wincor Records) will be released at a 752-3955. Double J. Band host Chicago's Kids' Talent Search. CD Release Party on Wednesday, May A former educator, Ann AFA (formerly "When the Water Turns Clear 9, 2001 at HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo in Ann Faust), A member of the Senior Art Harmonica George Quintet Chicago. Featuring the Corky Mc- (Continued on page 13) preminere at eta" Clerkin Trio along with some of Killer Ray eta Creative Arts Foundation presents and the Killer Ray Players The Fast Eddie Sextet Far Ml your Cultural Needs featuring Shorty Mac EVERY FRIDAY * Natural Body Oil* Jewelry * Incense * African Art, *BlackSoap *Crowns, *Shea Butter "Healing Salts 1213W.63rd@Racine 3 SHOWS NITELY 3 IllM - Until 773.8794251 TYRINE DE'AHBRE HAWTHORNE SUN GLORIA'S, 11.1 w. 111 1207 WEST 63rd. STREET MON FLAMIGO, 66th Cottage RACINE ROAD HOUSE 111th Marshfieldf^- JUGGLING BY TUES CITY LIFE 83rd Langley CHICAGO'S NEWEST SOUND Mon.-Sat. llam-9pm 2007 W. 79th ST. May'19,2001 WED COTTON CLUB 17th Mich. (79TH & Damen) (773) 224-4DRE THURS E-Mail party [email protected] 5lh Element Hip-Hip @KING SOLOMON'S MINES 1378 W. 79th ST. FRI BLACK ENSEMBLE n o FEATURJHG THE BEST IK 1207 W. 63rd@Racine THEATRE, 45th N. Beacon sr o Calling all poets, actors, dancers, (79th & Loomis) JACKIE WILSON SHOW era -» musicians, researchers, and MC's * SAT for this open stage event. (773) 651-8986 45th N,. Beacon For more information call:773.925.5489 Or send an email to:[email protected] South Street Journal May 3 - May 9,, 2001 Page 13

with a interracial, inner city vacation with his new relatives in Queens Rated: R, 95 min. FENTERTAINING twist toward friendship and N.Y. and his sexual awakening through VERTICAL LIMIT self-discovery with a wink to newfound kid friends' gang called "the (**l/2) Almost successfully recycle a famil- with David Schul "Scent Of A Woman" in its sex club". In which the kids try to catch iar story line in most adventure survival courtroom finale. Sean Con- adults making love. A bit thin on its movies. After their father sacrifices his life nery stars as a reclusive novelist who is story, but not on its atmosphere and peo- during a mountain climbing accident. befriended by a black teenager (Rob ple. Chris O'Donnell who quit mountain climb- Brown) whose apparent basketball skills Rated: R, 101 min. Columbia Tri-Star ing unlike his sister, Robin Tunney. Only to VIIIEO gets him into a prestigious college. But it's Home Video come out of retirement to rescue her after ALL THE PRETTY HORSES secondary to the youth's hidden talent as CIRCUS she joins glory hungry billionaire, Bill Pax- (**l/2) Sort of a "coming of age" frontier a gifted writer that (*) There's no ton and his crew who becomes trapped drama from director-actor Billy Bob Thorn- the novelist tries to honor among during an avalanche. ton, that is very pictorial but thin on plot. nurture. A bit pre- thieves, crooks, Rated: R, 125 min. Columbia Tri-Star Home Being unable to claim his late father's land dictable but the and con artists. Video from his ex-wife, Matt Damon plays a performances and Only confusion WHAT WOMEN WANT young man who teams up with buddy, atmosphere is gen- in this lame, (***) Mel Gibson gets in touch with his Henry Thomas roaming the west finding uine enough to offbeat and feminine side in this wonderful comedic adventure and romance. They are joined by make the grade. rambling crime turn as a womanizing ad executive who an abused runaway youth (Lucas Black) Rated: R, 140 min. odyssey. In suffers a bathroom accident that leaves him and later the duo becomes broncobusters Columbia Tri-Star which Leo and with the ability to hear women's inner for rich Mexican ranch owner, Ruben Home Video Lily 0ohn Han- thoughts. Helen Hunt plays his new boss Blades. Where Damon has an ill-fated love JUST LOOKING nah and Famke that he intends to take advantage of for affair with his lovely daughter, Penelope (**l/2) Actor Jason Janssen) swin- career gains. Only at the time of opportu- Cruz. Alexander makes dles their way nity, Gibson ends up falling in love with Rated: R, 112 min. his directorial debut with this 50's nostal- through a maze of cohorts to gain access her. Very funny and smart. Rated: PG-13, FINDING FORRESTER gic and ethnic oriented, coming of age to a fellow crime lord's on-line cash ac- 125 min. (***) "Good Will Hunting" director Gus comedy about a 13 yr. old boy's summer count. Van Sant tries to duplicate that success here THE LIFE - Ginuwine (Epic) (*** 1/2) Asking the musical question on his ON CD intro, "I'm I too ghetto for you?" Sometimes a By David Schultz person's dark experience can help one channel PLEASURES U LIKE - Jon B. (Edmond their soul into the light. After losing his mom to Records Group/Epic) cancer a year after his father's suicide. "The South Street (***) After being vocally identified with his Life" is a personal revelation for Ginuwine mentor, Babyface. Jon B. takes a giant leap for- whose used his soul therapy to heal and grow Eatrey ward in establishing his own musical indepen- from. A solid example of a person with "star AF dence while continuing his "affairs of the heart" quality' whose personal life is filled with pain in his fourth CD offering here. Jon B. breaks and talent. After enduring personal and profes- Fried Turkey, Bar B out of his laid back "be cool" mold to generate MAY 6 sional trauma. Ginuwine is now happily married Chicken and more. some satisfying heat. With some current flavor to rapper Sole and the parents of their first child. and bounce from some cameo assistance by Nas, "The Life' strides to put Ginuwine on a new, Faith Evans, AZ, and Cuban Link. 446-48 East 47th St. plateau of crossover appeal in this offering of Nancy E's Jon B. maintains the old school spirit during soulful, social reflections on relationship and Chicago, IL (773) 373-6292 these musical excursions outside R&B. Occa- self discovery. Clearly, his most personal 352 IV. 75th St. sionally; he does get a bit adventurous that usu- CD with strong production assistance from ally makes him come up short. Still, the efforts (773) 873-0182 are noteworthy attempts to broaden his musical Troy Oliver, Raphael Saadiq, Timbaland, I Catering Avmabla for aj^ Occasions scope without hampering his roots. A well and Big Dog Production. crafted offering that should grow on its listeners. Choice Selections: "Why Not Me", "There CHECK ©l FoO Choicer Selections: "Finer Things", "Don't It Is"," 2 Way", "Differences", "So Fine", "Tribute To A "Why Did You Go", "How Discounts on carryouts for all USPS, Talk", "Soft N' Sweet", "Overjoyed", "Boy Is THE HOME OF CTA, Police & Fin Employees Not A Man", "Lonely Girl", "Cocoa Brown", Deep Is Your Love", "Role Play", "Open "AH I Want Is You", "Layaway", "Pleasures U Arms", "Superhuman", "Two Reasons I 423 E. 43 Like", "Calling On You", "Tell Me", "Inside", Cry" (11 out of 15 tracks) -Tel. 624- "Do It All Again" (14 out of 20 tracks) Chatham (Continued from page 12) College of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago will have a book signing on Friday, With Blues Stars Pancake House Network, an affiliate of Chicago's Depart- April 20, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the 1 ment of Aging, in 2001 she was chosen as aUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, African LEE MORRIS 700 E. 87th St. vital member of a group of seniors who American Cultural Center, Addams Hall - AND HIS REVUE painted a mural that will tour Chicago senior Room 207,830 S. 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Price Professional Students join us for goo4 food, 20.00 50% 10.00 35.00 20.00 Refreshments Will Be Served gooc| company Prof. Facial & Arch In Historic Bronzeville Page 14 May 3 - May 9, 2001 South Street Journal South Street Business FACT SHEET: day as they were in 1994. side the home, compared to Whites. ever, that higher incomes are helping 1 Yet, many race or origin groups • Blacks using the Internet outside to narrow and could eventually close 'Digital Divide are losing ground in computer and the home are 1.91 times more likely the gap. Eventually, falling prices Internet connectivity when compared to use a public library or a commu- may allow a greater number of Widening at to the progress of Whites and those nity center for access than Whites. people—regardless of race—to pur- of Asian/Pacific Island descent. Highlights: Other "non-Hispanic" minorities chase computers and connect to the Lower Income When holding income constant, • Whites are more likely to have (including American Indians, Eski- Internet. Waiting for prices to fall, Black and Hispanic households are access to the Internet from home, mos, and Aleuts and Asian/Pacific however, is a long-term solution to Levels still far less likely to have Internet than Blacks or Hispanics have from Islanders) are 1.24 times as likely as the racial divide. In the short-term, FALLING THROUGH THE access. Of all race or origin groups, any location. Whites. community access centers (such as NET: DEFINING THE DIGITAL households of Asian/Pacific descent • Black and Hispanic households Significant Findings: schools, public libraries, and commu- DIVIDE, have a clear lead in computer pene- are 2/5 as likely to have home Inter- The "digital divide" between nity centers) can help to narrow the The number of Americans access- tration and Internet access rates. net access as White Households. Whites and most minorities contin- racial connectivity divide. ing the Internet has grown rapidly in Income level is a strong determi- • At the highest incomes ues to grow. There are signs, how- the last year; yet, in the midst of this nant of a person or household's Inter- ($75,000+), the general expansion, the "digital di- net access. While a predictor of over- White/Black divide (Continued from page 1) tary of State's office has now contacted all vide" between information "haves" all Internet use, income level also for computer owner- 50 states, as well as 14 Canadian .and "have nots" continues to widen. influences where and how a person ship decreased by Licenses Bribes provinces, to warn them about the scan- Overview: Race or ethnic origin is uses the Internet. Persons with in- 76.2% between 1994 dal. a likely factor in determining who has comes of less than $35,000 more and 1998. After a federal investigation found that access to computers and the Internet. often use the Internet outside the • American Indi- suit of the scheme. Later media investiga- private passenger vehicle drivers were Americans today are accessing the home, while those making over ans/Eskimos/Aleuts, tions linked these drivers to at least 59 also licensed as the result of bribes, the Internet with more regularity, and $75,000 predominantly use the Inter- Blacks, and Hispan- accidents and at least 9 deaths. Secretary of State ordered them back for Black and Hispanic households, are net at home. ics more often turn to All told, federal officials claim, over re-tests. Of the 470 drivers who were im- twice as likely to own computers to- Internet access out- $170,000 in bribes paid by unqualified properly licensed, 393 lost their licenses - drivers wound up in George Ryan's cam- an astonishing 81 % failure rate for drivers paign coffers. who had been on the road for a year or The CDL investigation raises the specter more. Media reports indicate that some of WATER * WIND DAMAGE * REMODELING** BOARD-UP1 of state employees using taxpayer re- these drivers ignored red lights, drove the sources to support wrong way down one-way streets, partisan candi- Public employees used bribe money to (773) 994-0514 date for office. The backed out of alleys scandal cheats vot- make political campaign contributions despite the presence Fox: (773) 994-0595 ers of a fair choice worth at least $170,000. of pedestrians, and by giving certain committed a variety candidates an improper edge; it also of other serious offenses. cheats taxpayers of public servants' time Many of the Secretary of State employ- and energies. To date, 38 people have been ees involved in the scandal kept careful indicted. Thirty-five have been convicted, notes. They were not tracking accidents, Jolw ft. K*f»! - fan, Jason P, Vfc« Prm, and three trials are pending. injuries or deaths caused by the drivers Former Inspector General Dean Bauer is they had illegally licensed. They tracked J J*. KENT CONSTRUCTION CO the most recent Secretary of State em- how much they had collected in bribes. ployee to plead guilty. Though the top law And how much they had contributed to 400 W. 76th Si • Suite 215* enforcement officer in George Ryan's Sec- politicians' campaign war chests. retary of State office, Bauer admitted to Illinois has a sad but well-documented SPECIALIZING IN f IRE impeding investigation, to covering up ev- history of using public employees for po- LOSS REPAIRS idence that he obstructed efforts to weed litical gain. In 1990, the U.S. Supreme out corruption. Prosecutors also alleged Court ruled that the state of Illinois could that Bauer took $2,500 in cash and 64 not premise employment decisions - to fundraising tickets from the evidence hire, promote, transfer or recall from a lf$ Bmm fn&n Hm locker. layoff - on employees' political alle- Dozens of truckers who allegedly bribed giances. Wete Mwing - FMI 2000 their way past the licensing exam later The CDL scandal shows that current state ; T® exchanged their Illinois licenses for li- employees remain fearful of such retalia- www oi.com www, in censes in other states. Illinois-licensed tion - and that such fears breed new forms 1710 W. 79th Street truckers later turned up licensed in as of political discrimination. many as 14 other states. The Illinois Secre-

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Last year's rate was 2.71 Journal were unaware of the city's ordinance percent. that entitles them to yearly interest payments on The department wants tenants to be aware of their security deposits. the laws required of them and their landlords, so Bertha Johnson, from the 7600 block of S. there will be no misunderstandings. Coles, said, "My landlord never mentioned a Under the Residential Landlords and Tenants reimbursement on my anniversary date." Ordinance, a landlord is required to pay interest Ms. Wilson, from another building, said, "I on all applicable security deposits that are held thought you only got a deposit back when you more than six months. Landlords must put moved out." security deposits in a federally-insured, interest- Southside landlords also had different inter- bearing account at a financial institution in Illi- pretations. nois. 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HOUSE NOMINATION FORM

Mid-South Planninq & Development Commission HOME NOMINATION FORM FOR THE 6TII ANNUAL HISTORIC BRONZEVILLE HOUSE TOUR

The Mid-South Planning and Development Commissions. 6th Annual (MSPDC) is accepting nominations for it's 6th Annual Historic Bronzeville House Tour. The homes nominated must be within the boundaries of the Mid-South Bronzeville com- munity. Nominations will be accepted until April 16th. MSPDC is looking for homes, which represent the area's rich architectural history, the legacies of its residents and the resur- Historic House Tour gence of the Bronzeville Community. Sunday, June 24, 2001 The House Tour will be held Sunday, June 24, 2001 from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm. For more information about the Noon. - 6:00 p.m. tour, the nomination process or the organization, call the MSPDC office at (773) 924-1330.

To nominate a home please complete the form below. Mail, fax, E-mail or bring it to:

Mid-South Planning and Development Commission 4309 S. King Drive Chicago, II 60653 [email protected] Phone: (773)924-1330 Fax: (773) 924-3151 ? x Trolteg Tour: $25.00 Advance I $30.00 at the Door

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This year's 6th Anniversary House Tour is the kickoff of our Capital Campaign for the restoration of the Historic Landmark Overton Hygienic Building. The last event drew more than 500 visitors who toured the area. We've adopted the theme of Urban Restoration giving this route in history to display some of Bronzeville's beautiful masterpieces.

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