South Street Journal Vol. 9, No. 5 The People Paper, Thursday, October 3—16, 2002 504 Jakes closer to announce Empowerment Zone mayoral bid Wallace Goode addresses Bronzeville Block Club on Empowerment Zone program Last $7 million of $100 mil- lion in Grants and loans now targeting small businesses Douglas - Wallace Goode, Executive Director of the Chicago Empowerment Zone (EZ) program, used last week's Bronzeville Block Club meeting to ad- dress the last round of the $100 million in EZ funds developed in 1994. The remaining $7 million will focus on small business development. On the same night, just a mile away on 50th and Wabash, the South Side Empowerment Zone Clus- ter's monthly meeting discussed the same agenda, financial assistance to small businesses.

In a twist of the Mayoral race of (Continued on page 14) 2003, Rev. Paul Jakes is expected to announce his bid for Mayor of Englewood the City of Chicago against Rich- ard Daley. A move after Spencer Kenner & Daniels Leak, Sr. of AR Leak and Sons, pulled back. Raising the question 59th Street and Halsted address if there is a Black leadership con- sensus or interest to change the Aid. Coleman: "On hold until Black partnership insurance overcharge; administration in Chicago? is secured with Koreans businesses Leak, who showed interest early in Englewood August as the winner of The Ac- countability Committee (TAC) citywide survey, said he has not seen the support needed to run a successful campaign. In the height of Leak declining, TAC is expected to formally an- nounce their choice for mayor Oc- tober 3, and report to the Chicago Defender. Sources say they will be (Continued on page 6) Rep. Kenner Elder Daniels Inside South Street East Englewood—After Elder Leon Daniels of The New Englewood Unity Church of God in Christ was informed by residents of insurance over charging, he Terrace immediately bought it to the attention to State After the demolition of Representative Howard Kenner (15). They are Robert Taylor Homes, the calling for residents to bring their insurance policies to a public meeting Saturday, October New Englewood Terrace 10th at Kelly Branch, 62nd and Normal. (NET) is now the Tallest So Tar, the $Z4 million retail project at 59th and Halsted consist of all Korean Merchants Many of the life insurance policies were building on the south side, sold door-to-door and paid a few hundred dol- By Domicll Robinson posed agreement with Ko- The Task Force of Greater lars. The policies were mostly used to pay for serving the needs of low- St3lT Writer rean businesses is in the Englewood and other groups burials, and customers premiums. income people. East Englewood - Aid. Shirley works." pushed for a greater dialogue Insurance companies during that time often Coleman of the 16th ward It will reflect the racial with Korean Merchants and charged black customers more than whites be- Continued on page 8 says, "In listening to the makeup of the neighbor- the Englewood Businessmen people of my ward, a pro- hoods." (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 14) On Barber Shop A touch of Politics leaving voters stranded urban reality into the sitcom world. backers. Voters the middle of the Rev. Meeks, executive vice president of Continued on page J 15th Senatorial District Rainbow/PUSH and successor to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. formed a new political party to run Black political fight against Shaw, making the race three sided. The By Yohancc IJICOUT Republican Party picked candidate Phillip R. nd Oity, Associate Editor Arnold, in the wake of the republican party's Far South—With November elections ap- absence in the March primary. proaching, nearly everyone, Democrat and Re- The 15th District covers the far Southside of on thSt publican, has the full support of their respec- Chicago and the suburbs. This election is just tive parties for the general election on Novem- one of the many campaigns between the The nation's premiere comedy ber 5. Shaws and RainbowPUSH. Shaw challenged club, the "granddaddy" of However, in the 15th Senatorial race, the Jackson in the primary congressional race. The improv theater, responsible for verbal battle raging between democratic in- congressional representative is now heavily programs like Saturday Ni«*»* cumbent Senator William Shaw and new party involved to defeat Shaw, asserting his support Live, Mad TV and other challenger Rev. James Meeks of Selma Baptist for his pastor Rev. Meeks. sketch-comedies, is coming to Church is becoming a, '"my Black is better With Meeks international fame, his influ- 47th Street. To some it's not so than yours' type of race," according to Rev. Al ences for the past years in the Greater Rose- little attention being given to issues in Spring- funny. Sampson ,who is a voter in the district. land community was heightened in part by a Both candidates have dealt some harsh field, the contest is shaping up to be a battle of political organizations and their respective (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 4 words, making the race rather interesting. With Page 2 October 3 -16, 2002 South Street Journal A. Philip brotherhood of Sleeping sk most people !ar Porters, The UnZip who led the 1963 March on Wash- riends of History and Culture: ington and theyRandolph North Pullman - Small organizations often host imprompti his is a major story but SSJ was up A events. This is the case in the struggle to preserve the histori will probably tell you against deadline: There is a Black man Martin Luther King, Jr. But the real force behind the event cal experience of the A. Philip Randolph Museum Gallerj running for Governor.. He 'sfrom mid was the man many call the pre-eminent black labor leader of within the George Pullman Tourism Destination at 111th <£ south Illinois and he could be a threat Cottage Grove. the century and the father of the modern civil rights move- th rif Rod Blaogivick doesn 't address those brothers ment: A. Philip Randolph. On August 25 the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por- that should up at his rally on 34th and Indiana Despite his outstanding academic ters (BSCP). annual hosted z and signify and embaress over 21 Black elected record he was reduced to menial la- fund-raiser and founding anni officials and leaders on stage with Blagoivick. bor, and headed North - to Harlem. versary celebration for the SSJ missed the action by 10 minutes, so it would- Randolph's early years saw him Brotherhood of Sleeping Cai n 7 be fair to say who was on the stage. Note: against the fervor of the Harlem Ren- Porters A highlight of the even State Rep. Connie Howard came after SSJ. You aissance where he encountered the honored Black Firefighter* just have to ask around. socialism of Eugene Debs, became a from New York City. The Cola giants are getting upset renowned soapbox orator and, with The event was not only a re with "Rumors, and Rumors of Chandler Owen, founded the radical sounding success, it exceedrc War. " Do not drink any Pepsi- magazine The Messenger. its vision. We honored both the Cola products after September In response to the race riots of BSCP and the Firefighters 11th. " was distributed online. 1919, Randolph and Owen formed They deserved it. We wantec Rumors also has it that billions the National Association for the Pro- the NYC Firefighters to see the of Coca Cola profits were do- motion of Labor Unionism Among black community of Chicagc nated to Israel and its struggle with the people in Negroes. It organize the Brotherhood can and will support our own Palestine. Coca-Cola, parent of, Pepper Fanta of Sleeping Car Porters. When they stepped out of the Fruitopia Kia Ora, Lite Sprite Sunkist, and Randolph leaped onto the national car to the event, they saw a se* Schweppes, says its all false. Numbers show that stage when he called for a March on " of faces, all there for them the company has a major profit margin in the East. Washington in protest. According to honoring them, a truly histori< On the brighter side, The Coca Cola people are CORE founder James Farmer. occasion. somewhat busy beavers here in Chicago as aboard. "Roosevelt could not take the chance The Chicago Defender oui They co-sponsored with the DuSable Museum the that 25,000 people would be protest- media partner publicize the 'hildren's Penny Cinema Series They also an- ing in Washington when he was calling the U.S. the arsenal event heavily amf highlighted the historical connection witl nounced a leadership gift of$l million to the Na- of democracy." Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8002 ban- the Pullman Porters. tional Underground Railroad Freedom Center ning such discrimination and the march was called off. In the midst of political corruption, millions of city an< slated to open in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2004. the mis- In 1963, Randolph called again for a March on Washing- state tax dollars have been allocated to preserve the legacy o sion is to use the lessons of courage, cooperation ton. When he introduced Dr. King, "symbolically, the torch George Pullman a devoted racist, in heart of the Africai and perseverance of the Underground Railroad... was passed from one generation of fighters to another." American community on the far Southside of Chicago. Also in Cincinnati, of course the economic boycott With the powers that rule hi both political parties is to with- is still on. Though, people (black) are not adhering hold the resources, destroy the indigenous local culture and to it. Reports are that the weekend of September replace it with culture from a euro centric perspective. This 13-14. The Morgan State vs. Norfolk Black College event was to keep our history alive.' Football game, with $13 million plus of revenue. A work in progress1 Black Colleges received $l-million. And with the Lyn Hughes concerts ofAshanti andP- 773-704-6124 Funk All-Stars, Some brothers feel they are really showing disrespect Funds for Ex-offenders re-entry Programs. Rep. Danny K. Davis for the for not supporting Cong. Danny Davis (7) announced that adult male offenders ages 18-24 years Department of Corrections on this initia the boycott. the U. S. Department of Justice awarded and 10 juveniles ages 14-17 who will be tive and says he sees some positive out Remember the one and the State of Illinois, Illinois Department released in the North Lawndale Commu- comes to help better understand and dea only one Harold B. Rush, of Corrections a grant for prisoner re- nity. Less intensive re-entry services will more effectively with the issues sur now in Atlanta, may be entry of $2,000,000 for the Department's also be provided to parolees in the West rounding ex-offender re-entry into soci making return to Chicago Serious and Violent Offenders Re-Entry Garfield, Austin and West Humboldt ety. For info call (773) 533-7520 tumia Radio, possibly with Rich- Initiative." Park Communities of Chicago." [email protected] ard Steele. "This grant will allow the Illinois De- Congressman Davis commended the Who'lost the development partment of Corrections to target 200 Department of Justice and the Illinois the contract for 63rd and Halsted? Well, UBM's - Don King, African Ameri- can contractor whom re- COMMUNITY cently won the contract to construct the 67th and Stony Island Fire Station. INSURANCE CENTER, INC. Get this,'former Chicago Bob Love, has re- ceived the support of Mayor Daley against Aid. Ted Thomas. Thomas campaign consultant Al Kindle is going to have to jump several hoops to maintain the courts, 4th and 15th. Are Aldermen are trying to promote gambling in their wards? Here's the facts on Gambling ac- LAST DAY cording to Clarence Terry's: Illinois State Lot- tery revenues report. Englewood, Roseland, Au- Providing Superior Service burn Gresham, in four Zip Codes: 60617, 60619, TO Since 1962 60620, and 60628— are the biggest spenders, to- taling more than $80 Million in 2001, and 2002 REGISTER Automobile Insurance' nearly $84 Million since July. - There are 45 Dram Shop Life Insurance other zip codes, including Park —Forest, Matte- Health Insurance Homeowner's Insurance son, and Dolton. Whose zip codes (60466, 60443, TO and 60419 make for a combined lottery revenue of Business Liability Bail bond Cards $9 Million in 2001, and $11 Million so far in Fire insurance Disability Insurance 2002 fiscal year. VOTE Well, the book, "Kings", the real story of Blacks Contractor's Performance Bond and the Lottery (policy) in the Bronzeville commu- nity is expected to be released next month. "And TUESDAY Insure by Phone the long awaited Webb Evan's book, How Blacks Can Get Up off the Bottom,, will be released as OCTOBER 8 1773) 651-6200 well. We will accept A voice at the University of Chicago speaks 30 clavjs before tke election out about the re-gentrification going on in Bron- $26 East 87th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619 zeville. U ofC claims that's not true. Right. Just "The African-American Community's like Woodlawn was not 30 years ago. - H. Rev. Jesse Jackson will be celebrating his birth- Insurance Center!" day October 10, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For all roads leads to: www.comtmuityins.com South Street Journal October 3 -16,2002 Pagco The Education of Chicago Schools Grade Flunking & High-Stakes Testing

sons received the movie strip befoe and videos. When Arnold Schwar- (Continued from page I) it was finished. But conflicting re- zenegger's action movie, Collateral The recently released movie Bar- ports concerning what it contained Damage, had certain scenes of the bershop gave audiences a high spir- when they reviewed it. World Trade Center which were ited version of life recounts the real Rev. Jackson, issued a statement insensitive and inappropriate after life talk with history and reality. after he spoke to Mrs. Coretta Scott 9-11, they were removed. When If anyone did not know who Rosa King, Martin Luther King III, the Michael Jackson's Dangerous video Parks was before the film came out, Parks family and several other civil made remarks insulting to Jewish they do now. rights leaders and their families felt people, the scenes were removed Three weeks after its release the highly insulted by the remarks as from the video." remarks Jackson. movie is still number one at "History professor Willie the box office. The first tick- Dixon Jr. WVON talk host, ets sells were $39 million. felt the remarks were not There is talk of a sitcom and a justified. He added there sequel. were others before Parks Spencer Leak described the who gave up their seats. remarks on Black leaders pro- And mentioned, Fannie Lu fane and disrespectful. Hammer with her known Alderman Leslie Hairston (5) at one of the school opens, says that she statement of "Sick and tried has seen many reports on the trouble of the schools with many solutions. Spencer claimed that the "Some are just to general. However the major answer is the parents movie was a false representa- of being sick and tried." working hard with the students is key. tion. "If a black patron had Beverly Reed a columnist disrespected Rosa Parks in for the Chicago Defender An intensified reading program, a shown that Chicago's retention pro- that manner he would also wrote, "The generation gap new teachers' academy, smaller high gram harms rather than helps stu- have had his black bottom is as wide as the Grand Can- schools, an enhanced commitment dents. As in other cities, retained kicked out of the barber shop yon. It is not so much about to school safety, more after school students don't achieve better than by the real black barbers of the movie Barbershop as it is programs and schools that serve as similar low-achieving students who this city." Stated Leak. about an appreciation for our 'community centers'; and will help are not retained, and retained stu- The movie tackled with own struggle." make 2002-2003 another successful dents are much more likely to drop daring and relevant, contro- "Somehow we didn't pass school year, Mayor Richard M. out." versial topics definitely segre- along the facts to the next Daley announced the beginning of "Second, the program's supporters gating it self from the rest. It generation. Most of the time the school year said that the number of students has prompted discussions across the the butt of jokes and to that turn we just wait for Black History The Mayor praised School Board flunked would drop over time, be- nation. tragedy into comedy. Month and let Eyes On The Prize President Michael Scott, CEO Arne cause students would work harder to Mrs. Jacquelyn Jackson and Jackson and others asked for tell the story." Said Reed. Duncan and their staff for putting avoid being flunked. But the num- Spencer Leak Sr. called a commu- MGM Studios alone with the film together initiatives 'that build on the "It is too bad Barbershop went ber of students who have been nity meeting to discuss the film; one actors and producers to apologize, there for a laugh but they did. In- success of the last year and stay fo- flunked is at an all-time high." Re- attendee described it as historic, that and delete the portion of the film in cused on a few key commitments. stead of wasting too much energy ported Moore. represented many views on question from DVDs, videotapes saying you are a bad boy I would The question remains why Chicago "Flunking students is politically "Barbershop." One man suffered a and any other future releases. The students are continuing to fail.' like to see a bit more outreach done popular, but is an educational heart attack during his remarks. producers apologize. where it counts. With the folks who An over view of the Chicago pub- failure. Research indicates that Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was a "There is a clear precedent for spent 39 million dollars in a couple lic schools system sees a discord these low-achieving students should cameo role. But strip content was an removing insulting scenes and in- of weeks to watch the movie. Our view. In the State of Illinois, of the be promoted, but given intensive issue in his negotiation. The Jack- sensitive comments from both films kids." 232 schools failing to meet stan- special help," Moore said. dardized test requirement, 77% are Duncan reported CPS has higher in Chicago, of the 1.5 million ele- reading test scores. This increase is mentary pupils in the state. Only 78 a result of the new reading initiative. iXrUhonu UJ;OFFICE SPACE RENTALS 7350 S. HALSTED (773i483-7444 7229 s. 10255 S. St £

(Continued from page 1) Gathering director, and founder, Stephianj Gadlin who had internal differences with' Second City management, said many of thef writers acknowledged Second City for urn derwriting their classes and allowing them} to participate. "But others found themselves; having to fight to open doors long closed! Then once inside those doors, finding their talents and opportunity locked in the base-i ment." "So often, African Americans who are; hired by white theatres, production compa- nies and the like, are given token positions and paraded before the public during; "diversity" time to prove how "inclusive"; an organization is." said Gadlin. Gadlin's concern focused on Black writ-' rand Blvd.- The Nommo Gathering's Au- Lake Management being the ers who simply turn over their material to; ust 3rd production debuted their long- developer. It will include a the "watchful" eyes of major producers,; ticipated, summer sketch comedy revue. 150-seat theater. Alexander writers, directors, and so forth. JThe writers were part of the Second City's said the land purchase is Alexander told SSJ his company has; JBlack comic writers training. The group delaying the project, which been working on this project for some time; •combined satire and hilarious social com- is being purchased under claiming that Nommo represents one of entary, addressing everything from Afri- the city's Eminent Domain many ensembles of African-American) an-American media stereotypes, corporate clause. writers that will have the training. Adding,! icons like Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, to "People are concerned "For those reasons, we are coming on 47th; ocile slaves and Black voting habits. expressing outrage over the Street for the purpose of training. And now; Second City Training Center is begin- lack of inclusion and par- most of them have moved on." stated Alex-; jning efforts to diversify its stages. With ticipation by African ander. ' lans to open on 47th Street, in the midst Americans," said Nat Alexander added that Dionna Griffin is; f urban gentrification in Bronzeville, Thompson, a historian and- serving as Bronzeville producer for Second [uestions were raised behind the scenes as community activist. Grant," the anonymous resident declared. It City's minority outreach coordinator, :o whether or not the entertainment being "A partnership with the likes of Bernie is not certain to what extent the community searching for blacks and other minorities. provided for the newly created community Mac, Robert Townsend, Chi McBride, Tim was involved in sanctioning these funds. Gadlin and Alexander agreed that the) is being redeveloped to adhere to the Reid, Adele Givens, and Gerri Oliver, of However all EZ funds in a ward have the writers in the training program have suc- neighborhood's new social makeup. the Palm Tavern property and other home- approval of the Alderman, who in this case ceeded with quality, colorful and funny The City of Chicago awarded $850,118 grown talent should have been given a is Dorothy Tillman (3rd), who's office is material. "I do not want these hard working in Federal Empowerment Zone money to chance," charged Thompson. directly across the street from the proposed writers to be maligned in any way, nor for Second City to open a comedy club/ Thompson added, "For some reason we site. them to feel that their efforts and hard training center on the northwest corner of can't seem to get these funds through our Included with the grant businesses tax work have once again been relegated to 47th and King Drive (once hailed as own organizations regardless of how many credits and exemptions are given from the 'slave and master'," Gadlin asserted. Downtown Black America). The funds years we have existed or what our track City for hiring local residents. For five decades Second City, the na- were awarded in the wake of the closing of records may be." tion's premiere comedy improv theater, has the world famous Palm Tavern, an institu- One resident, who requested that his Aldermanic candidate Kenny Sawyer been touted as the "grand-daddy" of all im- tion that has been part of Bronzeville since name be withheld asked, "what about Afri- j charged that, "this is an example of elected prov, the inspiration behind Saturday Night founded in 1933. can American ownership and involvement j officials quietly passing legislation in the Live, Mad TV and other sketch-comedies.! The city is in the process of acquiring the in administrative positions in Second City's Chicago City Council giving money to mil- Equally, it has launched the careers of al uilding for the $1.4 million restoration training facility?" lionaires to interpret the cultural heritage number of popular Black and white come-i reject according to the owner, Andrew "By all means necessary, low-income experience of Bronzeville, while denying dians in America. lexander. Black people should be involved in the that privilege to long running businesses Since participating in the program, the; The project is a partnership with Black governance of the project, since Second like Gerri's Palm Tavern." Nommo Gathering has opened the doors j investors, with Eliz Higginbottom of East City is the beneficiary of a Chicago EZ In regards to Black contributors, Nommo (Continued on page 16)\

There are 62.000 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and Cook County, but there is only one.. Next in South Street Journal: Is the real movement in Chicago politics to remove all low income resi- dents from the North Kenwood/Oakland community (Bronzeville) through planned gentrification? E D- & ASSOCIATES What about the 27,000 people forced Area of Concentration out of Bronzeville? Criminal Defenses an accountability lesson LAW NETWORK Lewis IVIyers, Jr. Divorce and Family Law As the Chicago Department of Planning and Development un- Real Estate E. DUKE MCNEIL LAW NETWORK Richard Heaston veiled the 20-year plan for the Loop, and 300,000 people gathered located at Leslie J. Starks at the intersection of East 47th Street and King Drive for the 8541 South Cottage Grove, Chicago 'Bring It on Home to Me1 Roots festival, the questions remains, "Does your neighborhood have a 20 year plan?" 773/994-0915 asks Harold L. Lucas Floral Designs By BflCOfTS Leonard & The official Cuts & Styles, Frans cu/tom I Mentor- Wraps mode hoi/, Youith Frenchrolls, Seniors violence/ Welcome Dobb/. Stet/on. Crime Preven Ion don fog. Kong tion bor/olino Special Events "A Florist Specializing in programs Quality Service and Beautiful Designs & (he Jlore Classes held Tuesdays . Tuesday & Wednes lay 1:00 pm 121E. 47th St. at Hall Branch Library We, cJtiM Oboeciouae la Chicago, II60653 4801 S. Michigan Press and Curl [7731928-3658 773-268-6613 CnUre family 167 East 43rd ©«% Shear Magic Sponsored by the City of Chicago We Accept All Major Credit 507 E. 47th St. licago, 111. 60653 Dept. of culture Affairs Cards And We Deliver 4459 S, Indiana and the Community Development 773 621-1176 Block Grant Richard A. Coleman, Prop. (773) 924-6578 South Street Journal October 3 -16,2002 Page 5

(Continued from page 1) ion to build a 70,000-square-foot Franz Printers and Stuff N Things, Woodlawn Social Service Network commercial center, which will businesses in the 63rd Street area anchor a Walgreen's Drug Store are interested in staying in the Monthly State of Community Address: EllgleWOOd and a McDonald's restaurant. area, but may not be able to pay Woodlawn - What's munity: The 63rd St. area of Englewood the more expensive rent to stay. available and what's Collaborate to pro- Association to ensure a maximum is house to over 80 businesses of There is still room for other pro- missing for the mental vide services to fill level of local benefits to residents which only 5 of Black owned ac- jects in the area to part of the de- health in the Wood- service gaps and current employees. In addition cording to Arnez Dancy of the velopment and I welcome the lawn community? • Identify and apply affords to avoid the problems of Englewood Chamber of Com- community to sit down with me That was the subject for funding for social over-saturation of retail services in merce, and a 16th ward alder- and plan them out." of this month's lunch- services in the the core of the Englewood Mall. manic candidate. He cautioned the Coleman added that part of the eon for the State of Woodlawn commu- So far, the $24 million retail pro- community "Clearly Englewood is agreement developers in the joint Community Address: nity. ject at 59th and Halsted consist of moving forward and these projects Mental Health Ser- venture is a 2% profit set aside for Singer explained all Korean Merchants with 1 prove it. What major action needs vices in Woodlawn. that, last August, a community job-training pro- owner maintaining 10% under the to happen is for the community; On September 20th thirty members of gram. Englewood Commercial Develop- at the Woodlawn WSSN discussed the city and developers ensure that In all Coleman says $62 million ment Corporation. Mental Health Center solutions to violence Black businesses are part of it. is on the table for investing in the on 6337 S. Wood- in Woodlawn. "All The "Alternative Proposal will be With Englewood being the last community, with programs such lawn, panelists include Woodlawn agencies an agreement with Project Able economic frontier for Blacks in as the TIFF, housing and other representatives from and institutions are and ECDC that now will include the city of Chicago. In the case of government programs. the Woodlawn Mental Laura Singer encouraged to re- black businesses where the Ko- Health Center, Lutheran Social Ser- view the possible solutions and look rean merchants will relocate busi- vices, Thresholds and Ada S. at how their organization can play a nesses making room for the Ken- McKinley Intervention Services greater role in reducing violence in nedy King College relocation on joined the Woodlawn Social Service the community.," she said. 63rd Street. Network (WSSW) for their monthly The monthly Networking Lunch- Project Able is a black business network meeting. eon is held the third Friday of every organization in Chicago where a incenne$ "For us this an important commu- month 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. membership requirement is that nity meeting," said Laura Singer, The Steering Committee consists one must have a million dollars who runs the Living Room and the of Arvis Averette, Woodlawn East cash in the bank. Melvin Reyl- Cyber Cafe" program on 64th and Community and Neighbors dows of Loop Capital Marketing Market Cottage Grove. (WeCAN), Deborah Burns, Bessie is head of the group and did not WSSN is a coalition of commu- Coleman Library, David Hays, Uni- return phone calls. nity agencies and institutions dedi- versity of Chicago Service Center, 7900 S. Vincennes Ave. cated to assessing and meeting the Terrance Miller, Woodlawn Devel- On hold as well, requested by Chicago, II. 60620 existing and emerging social service opment Associates, Badonna Rein- Coleman is the City to acquire 29 773-651-3149 needs of the Woodlawn community. gold, Woodlawn Mental Health properties to accommodate mer- Serving the Community since 1955 "Busienss People that Care" ' Center, Laura Singer, Chair, Wil- chants. In addition, the $5.4 mil- While identifying unmet needs in Restaurant and Convenient Grocery with Packaged Goods, liam Smith, Illinois Department of lion support from the City ofXhi- the community many of the activi- Play the Lottery Here: Plenty of well lighted parking ties they support are to facilitate Human Services and Joseph Strick- cago. networking and collaboration land, MAGIC As demolition is taking place Open 365 days of the year, open 7:00 am to 2:00 am among community agencies and around the 63rd and Halsted area, Sponsors of all major neighborhood programs: educational, politi- For More Information call: Laura 1 institutions, and publicize existing Singer (773) 643-601 the main development, in all there cal, artistic, musical,, athletic, school, c .-ches, fourndatons, services, events, opportunities com- will be three retail projects pro- journalism and scholarships. posed for the Englewood commer- 79th vincennes. cial development. 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Jakes' filed a federal lawsuit asking for LL CALL announcement on Mon- a reduction in the signatures for day, October 7, at Old St. filing for citywide office. Crosby Paul, located on the says the number should be be- Westside, where he is the tween 1,800 and 2,500. "Our ar- pastor. gument is that the signature re- Bruce Crosby, co- quirements are unconstitutional. convener of TAC would But we can meet it if need to." not say if Jakes is their There are four other candidates choice. However, he did in the race, Rafael Chagin, Rev. say, "it is interesting how Joseph McAfee, Robert Martini, things change." and Rev. Floid Plump. The Jakes was actually mayor himself is expected to en- thrown into the ring by ter. However, insiders suggest former Congressman Gus that could wage on the mayor's Savage during an appear- wife health. ance on the Cliff Kelly Upon getting on the ballot a WVON radio program, a Black candidate must fight harder conflicting story was re- than ever to wake up the Black ported in the Chicago De- constituencies and overcome fender. Daley's growing outside influ- Black Political Action Committee gearing up for the Aldermanic races, has begun Savage was asked on ences in the Black electoral proc- their slant, Arness Dancy (16), JoAnn Bradley (24), Donald Greer (28), Jesse Ev- ans (21), and not pictured, Donald Greer, (28) the radio program to run, ess. In addition, according to Aid. at which time he re- Shirley Coleman, Daley has sponded that he felt too Bruce Crosby Gus Savage proven to be a good mayor for The new ward Madigan old and hinted that Rev. the city. Jakes should run. Savage remarks sive candidate for Mayor." Add- Joining Coleman, many Black maps, for new pays Remap lead TAC and other community ing, "Rev. Jakes is excepted to be elected officials off the record Aldermen?are members meeting with Jakes in high on the list." agree that Daley has not been fair Consultants available at City Hall in Room 103. their mission to replace Daley. In order for Jakes or any may- to blacks believe that he is not Millions of Tax dollars to Because of redistricting, 30% of the However, Jakes said he received oral candidate to get on the ballot beatable. Black voters in Chicago have a new Political Crony who at least 25,000 registered voters several calls from prominent Having breakfast with Jakes at ward. A change in which the newly discriminates against signatures needs to be filed —five leaders urging him not to run. Edans Restaurant on Madison formed Black Political Action Com- Blacks and Hispanics Up against the clock, with the times the number needed to run Ave., Verdell Trice a member of mittee (BEPAC) is gearing for a for governor or any other state- Springfield - Illinois House Speaker citywide candidates and aider- Senator Rickey Hendon's organi- city hall change in February 2003 Mike Madigan and Senate Minor- wide office of 5,000 in Illinois. manic petitions in circulation zation said. "The comfort level is election. ity Leader Emil Jones have author- since September 17th, Bob Challenging the signature re- so high in the African-American "This election will see a high level ized payment of over $2.3 million Anderson, a consultant to Jakes quirements, TAC had three meet- community that we feel the ra- of candidates running as a slate of in state tax funds to political crony said, "an Exploratory Committee ings with the Chicago Board of cism and discrimination in the candidates independently of Mayor and mapmaking consultant Kim- is being organized for a progres- Elections and Chairman Langdon (Continued on page 16) Richard Daley. Said a spokesperson ball Brace (of Election Date Ser- for BEPAC. vices, Inc.) who has participated in "Our candidates are going to be drawing redistricting plans that Band Shell for Washington Park running their own campaigns but violated the federal Voting Rights together we are bringing to the city Act by shortchanging Blacks and Washington Park—The Washington for a proposed band shell in the that WPAC submitted in August." council, aldermen with principles to Hispanics, according to records Park Community Advisory Coun- Seven (7) Hills area of Washing- It was reported that the Park Dis- govern their decisions. "Parks arid obtained by Illinois Politics. cil (WPAC) has charged the Chi- ton Park (south of the DuSable trict is requesting plans from the flowers have not blind us to the real Speaker Madigan has also cago Park District and Aldermen Museum), reported Cecilia Butler University students to erect a stag- legistrative issues Daley influence steered nearly $1.3 million in legal Toni Preckwinkle (4) and Arenda of the WPAC ing area across from Provident has in our wards." fees during the last two decades to Troutman (20) with "This would separate the fields Hospital. Butler said that the site Preparing aldermanic candidates Atty. William Harte who provided "Containment", for restricting all sports from festival and remove is unacceptable to the community for the February election, the Task representation to Cong. Henry activities, ball playing , soccer, activities directly across from resi- and WPAC. Force for Black Political Empower- Hyde during a federal suit brought and cricket, while moving all fes- dential housing." Butler said. Aid. Troutman did not return ment will soon be announcing their by the Resolution Trust Corpora- aldermanic campaign workshop. tivals north of 55th Street with The biggest concern is for a band phone calls and none were made tion in connected with the failure sports. shell in the park of the seven hills to Preckwinkles' office. In the 3rd Ward Race of Clyde Federal Savings & loans. This just after an outpour of area said Butler. "The Part District Report are that Pat Hill will run Madigan and Jones provided community support with petitions is ignoring over 5,000 signatures not run for Alderman in the third public contracts to Brace for work ward against Dorothy Tillman, but on the 2000 redistricting after ear- is leaning her support to Kenny lier maps created by Brace were One of Chicago's />Ys/ kept Secret. Roses, Roses, Roses Sawyer, a relative to former Mayor found in violation of federal law. Eugene Sawyer. Also in the race is Illinois and Chicago taxpayers xaswnp Pat Dowel 1 who recently held a have paid nearly $2.5 million to fund raiser at the home of Jim and Brace since 1980 for maps which (krds, Junto Gre&ng Card* *"' Sandra Washington's house- with have attempted to limit the number 925 West 63* Street support of members of the Grand of African American and Latino Blvd Homeowners Association. districts. Maps drawn by Brace Chicago, IL 60621 One big part of their main goals is typically limit minority voting to be to create change- especially rights through a two pronged tech- PM: 773-783-6606 since many of them feel powerless. nique: by "packing a large propor- Fax: 773-783-6896 According to Mel Monroe, of tion of minority voters into a uahCbtt GBHO. smaller number districts and • Flyers/Poaters • Business Cards "fracturing portions of minority Paul's Corner Liquor voters in districts or ward which • Envelopes • Raised Printing ialsted Store at political issue? are controlled by Mayor Daley, • Letterhead • Raffle Tickets Alderman Ed Bruke and Madigan. • Church Printer • Weddings koi6i In the 17th Ward, announced • Family Reunion • Desktop Publishing candidate Tyrone DeAndre' Haw- BET Founder Gives (All Types ef Family Reunions Items) (773^846-8517 thorne says in will look into politi- Democrats $1M YOUR TOTAL GRAPHIC PRINTER cal over-tones surrounding 79th St. Market, at 79th & Vincennes. (AP) — Black Entertainment Tele- Paul Pappas, the owner was vision founder Robert L. Johnson SPECIAL: • 500 Letterhead has donated $1 million to the De- closed down by the city, and now • 500 mo Envelopes T-Shirt w/Phottl mocratic National Committee's is subject to being the only liquor Voting Rights Institute. %/ 500 Business Curds store in the 17th ward with a peti- Johnson's $1 million contribu- Some Restrictions Apply tion drive for closure. tion, one of several seven-figure FRE£ Light Typesetting $29.99 The person behind the drive is contributions the DNC has re- ! We Airbrush, Airbrush, Airbrush reportedly a member of Aid. Lata- ceived for the 2002 election, re- Qiuck, PROFESSIONAL RESUMES for Groups, Clubs, sha Thomas (17), according to portedly will help finance voter For the Student! The Apprentice! The financial D-2 forms of the alder- education and get-out-the vote ef- Bowling & the list goes on.,. man. Hawthorne, in his second forts, said Donna Brazile, who Professional Executive! Custom Typeset attempt in running for alderman heads the institute. Johnson has and Printed Resume Packages on your Don't forget said. "Some liquors stores do need been a prolific Democratic ?ror in the past few years. He c * ltrib- choice of Resume Paper. Starting at $20! WE SELL to be shut-down, but to single out After all, you only get One Chance to make Mr. Pappas for political reasons uted at least $130,250 to D^noc- rats for the 2000 and 2002 elec- an Impression, make it a Great One! Roses and Gifts Baskets and business deals is another thing that must be addressed". tions, while his company gave at CALX Order Today!!! least $25,000.. South Street Journal October 3 -16, 2002 (Continued from page 1) 15th Senate District Profile Shaw - Meeks Demographics and Voting Age Population: Total Pop % Total VAP % campaign that successfully closed Demographics SD 15 Political: several liquor stores. The political African American 126,859 60.3% 81,598 56.1% Dem Performance feud grew even more intense upon White 66,700 31.7% 53,309 36.6% Gore 2000 77.00% the election of Meek's follower Hispanic 13,191 6.3% 8,204 5.6% 63.70% Aid. Anthony Beal (9) over Poshard 1998 Shaw's twin, Robert in 1999, who Asian 1,102 0.5% 840 0.6% Constitutional Average 1998 72.10% enlisted the help of Cong. Jack- Other 2,645 1.3% 1,543 1.1% Clinton 1996 71.20% son. 210,497 100.0% 145,494 100.0% "This struggle comes as Republi- can leaders in the house are trying cord and what indicates how well wasn't one on the GOP March Shaw still has a bit more to lose, The numbers (Republicans) are to nail down final detail of State suited he is for the responsibility. 2002 primary ballot. should he be defeated, he would just not there." Senate control. What is at stake is control of both Political insiders suggest that lose his congressional seniority However, republicans comprise "The bad blood launching be- the House and the Senate. The White Democrats in the south sub- rendering him unable to wield the over 36% of the voters in the dis- tween the Shaws and the PUSH voters are taking seniority among urbs may very well abandon their level oif influence he is accus- trict, and because of the two well clan has clouded the issues of the other factors in consideration loyalties and vote for the republi- tomed to. "Seniority makes a dif- received leaders, they could split State and our communities," "Republicans are clinging to a can candidate, as was done in Chi- ference in Springfield. Meeks the 54% democratic vote. stated community member Mike narrow majority in the house," cago during the Harold Washing- called for the re-election of senior Who ever wins the race, what Flowers. says Rev. Anthony Williams of St. ton election and Mel Reynolds' Congressman Rep. Cynthia the winner must address is the di- "Both are selfishly trying to por- Luther Church who ran against win over Gus Savage when subur- McKinney in Atlanta because of rection of Governpr Ryan's 2003 tray themselves as the candidate Cong. Jackson in the last primary. ban republicans voted democratic the seniority she lost. The same budget of $22.7 billion, an amount most representative of the black "Democrats control the Senate to help defeat Savage. standard applies to my position. 5 % less than the 2002, $23.4 bil- community," he continued. by a single vote. There is a chance "They're desperately trying to They are acting like republicans in lion. A 3 percent across-the-board Nevertheless, Senator Shaw ac- that republicans can slip in. Which avoid a real debate about the is- disguised." Shaw said. cut to the 2003 budget. cused Meeks of producing cynical is considered exceptionally risky," sue," Shaw said. "Our worry is Bruce Crosby, of the Coalition The governor's office reports "rhetoric rather than performance Williams said. that if they win the election, for the Right to Vote, points out, the reductions was a result of the on the issues." The Republican Party County (republicans or Meeks) they will "it is an imprecise and misleading national economic recession wors- Shaw is challenging his opponent Chairman appointed their candi- really put us back," continued analyses. I do not think those ened by the terrorist attacks of to be specific about his track re- date Phillip R. Arnold, Jr., as there Williams. white voters will turn democrat. September 11.

sent wards, the current patterns a million dollars. The question is predicts that 10 years from now can we effectively deal with South loop Expansion the Black presence in the 2nd, neighborhood change by building 3rd and 4th wards will be non- equitable relationships between 150,000 new residents predicted, The new voting block existent. Arvis Everette of WE- the old-timers and newcomers." Loop - Amidst the rapid re- The area may be home to more years." CAN in Woodlawn sees the Black politicians have been gentrification facing the historic than 150,000 residents. The num- The city plan also calls for of- city's new focus on the Hispanic preoccupied with their personal Bronzeville community, studies ber of jobs downtown, mean- fice towers extending west to the voting block and the new voting political agendas, welfare reform say by 2022, the central area of while, could rise to 940,000 from Kennedy Expressway, mixed-use "yuppies" while ignoring the and criminal justice issues. Po- Chicago is projected to add $30 today's 668,000. development along the Michigan plight of African Americans in litical leadership*^ the African million to $40 million in develop- The document is the result of Avenue-Wabash Avenue-State the house.. American community must now ment. two years of study by the Central Street corridor as well as the cor- Looking north from Bron- work on empowering their con- Chicago Board Area Plan Steering Committee, a ridors along LaSalle, Halsted, zeville into The South Loop ex- stituency with innovative poli- group of civic and business lead- Division, Ohio-Ontario and pansion, Harold Lucas of Bron- cies that increase incomes, help of Election ers working under the auspices of Randolph Streets, Chicago, Ave- zeville Online said, "We are all people get mortgages, business the Daley administration. The nue, Congress Parkway and Roo- amazed at the rapid growth in development loans and build Commissioners experts mission was to think sevelt and Cermak Roads. population and development of savings accounts. Ward/precinct Registration Totals about the city in 10, 15, 20, 30 7/12/02 With the changing of the pre- upscale condominiums selling for xJBUHH WARD TOTAL 1 25,898 2 28,140 "I feel especially hound to devote my energies to the freedom and elevation Please join us, with 3 26,469 4 29,545 of my people. For the accomplishment of this object, -^^ 5 29,778 I know of no instrumentality more effective than the press. " 6 38,191 7- 33,389 Frederick Douglas 4 Coo. ocottf 8 39,595 9 36,775 :> Chicago Defender 10 27,146 South Street JournalV * on Print 11 22,112 12 12,145 13 25,228 10years Anniversary salute reception -m 14 13,835 15 26,893 Saturday, November 23th, 2002 *> WVON 16 24,899 on Radio 17 34,968 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 18 34,585 19 36,283 Barbara /Ceti$e,g, 20 25,058 Sensational\Jazz evening to follow .21 43327 Kensey & Kensey 22 15,553 on Public Relations 23 30,240 24 35,243 25 19,019 With a special presentation by 26 23,924 27 30,005 Con. Bol>l)u, Rag ft, 28 31,994 2337 South Michigan Avenue 29 27,644 On the media ^and politics 30 19,719 31 19,310 32 32,306 31 17,176 34 41,483 YES, sign me up for 26 issues of South Street Journal. $27.00 35 21,646 Name Address 36 30,250 H/Apt 37 30,158 City, State Zip Phone E-mail 38 27,381 Fax 39 23,530 40 22,448 41 36,739 Mail to: South Street Journal: Englewood Office; 6231 S. Loomis, Chicago , Illinois 60637 42 34,164 D I will not be able to attend the reception, enclosed is my check for: 43 34,226 • Check enclosed for the amount of $. 44 33,175 D Subscription/Reception Salute $ 50 45 30,148 • Bill me for the amount of $ 46 27,830 • Subscription/Busi Card Ad Salute/Reception $ 100 47 30,340 3 Subscription/1/4 Ad Salute/ Reception $ 225 Salute ads deadline November 1, 2002 48 26,529 49 20,003 • Subscription /1/2 page Ad Salute /Reception $ 550 50 23,050 50 Wards 1,409,492 D Subscription / full page ad Salute / Reception $1,000 October 3 -16, 2002 South Street Journal PERSPE(

ne thing is Dialogue with Don S. Samuelson on the many hesit OAfrican An the answers of politi ism, Churches, leadi and on and on. Wha up with, family is oi ^Continuedfrom page 1) west of the Dan Ryan. How does this fit institution, even ove Tallest building on the south side, in the image and make-up of the Engle- less of race. It is jus serving the needs of low-income wood development? the families transfor people. Samuelson: We have developed a Take for instance Formerly known as the South comprehensive community plan as well. the father of Preside Pointe Tower, the building's name The Englewood community once had of criticism of Sr.'s was changed to reflect the new feel- 80,000 residents, now it is about 40,000. family business, the ings of pride associated with the The NET will be a tremendous asset to portedly no longer d renovation. NET is located at 6425 the community. There will be public the bin Laden congl South Lowe Avenue. work and beautification projects around Bush family has a b Don S. Samuelson is the owner the building as well. with the Saudi Arab We will also will be painting the outer of DSSA Management, Inc., a real ence in the U.S. cith structure a tan color to brighten it up estate management company. Mr. Families from the Samuelson is in the end stages of purchasing the building. Collier: The project will provide Samuelson is a businessman with high-quality and affordable housing passion. In his post college years with enriched services for all of its' ten- ants. It's an aggressive goal but man- he toured Nigeria as a part of the agement has demonstrated that it's up to Peace Corps, worked as a Fuller the task. Brush salesman and completed law principles that will guide this de- are our new core families that are stay- school at the University of Chicago. velopment and keeps its' goals in ing on at the building. The other 45 will Samuelson: We encourage individu- (Upon entering the NET, one no- line with those of the community." have to do something else for housing. als through education and job placement. We emphasize how personal development tices that there is a constant patrol We are happy that the ones that left are can make a difference in their lives. Upon of security responsible for keeping Samuelson: As the community is gone. They were the ones hanging out in front of the building causing prob- entering the building, there's a bulletin the front of the build clear of unde- undergoing rapid growth in real estate board in the lobby, which has job listings. sirables). values, we want to offer a building that lems. In addition, there is a computer-training Ron Carter Looking through South Street Jour- reflects the changes happening around program in session as we speak. nal's media kit, Samuelson notices the us. Carter: How do the remaining tenants Publisher & Editor names of Pat Dowell, Harold Lucas, fit in with the plans for the new devel- Lorez Morris-El (a 13 year good news, the Mill* Phillip Jackson, Angelo Rose, and Ce- Carter: Is your project a spin off of opment? tenant of the NET) is an active over the store. member of the building and a recently cilia Butler. what happened as a result of when for- Samuelson: The remaining tenants If there was a time Samuelson: / know these people. I mer President Bill Clinton was here? are aware of the plans for the building hired employee: I like what is going on. There is a clear vision for tenant family to come togei have worked with them all. Samuelson: No, it is not. No one and we are getting the buy in that we Legends/Passing the need to make those plans work. 'services, education and job develop- looked at NET as apart of the Engle- major example. It is wood redevelopment plans. What we are doing is not new. A big ment - addressing the needs of low- Carter: As one drives up to the build- difference between our plan and most is income families. Bud Billikin Parade, ng, one wonders when the building is Now it is part of those plans. The sup- of actively mentorin port is coming in from the government, that all units will be set-aside for low »oing to have an over haul. It's a chal- next generation to ta elected officials and community leaders. income. We said that we wanted 100% Carter: Any final comments? lenge to think of ways to insure fair and low-income housing. But it do comes at Samuelson: I am a creative thinker. On September 28, quitable access to affordable housing a time when there is a severe need for The pattern of redevelopment in the city the Black United Fui Carter: So there is sufficient money for all. What are your thoughts on this housing for low income families: and Englewood is apparent to anyone to rehab the 320 units as you have members, at the DuS complex issue? who has watched the changes in the promised? American History, li Samuelson: With a vision already Carter: With rapidly rising rents and various neighborhoods. It was not be tion, they have prese Samuelson: Ultimately we will formulated, we surveyed the tenants to property taxes, in Englewood, how are hard to anticipate the patterns of real tory and achievemeri find out what they wanted. The result have $11.5 million to complete the estate growth 25 years ago and respond work. We submitted this plan to rede- you able to do that? orees was the Rev. Ji was the goal of New Englewood Ter- Samuelson: As the residents in- with the appropriate tools. In fact, hav- son, the Honorable J race (NET) to provide 320 families with velop the building a year ago. We want. come increase instead of having them to ing those tools in place now will allow of Congress (the aws rehabbed units by 2003. In addition to to remove the blight and provide quality leave or raising their rents, we will es- the NET to be in line with the housing lyn Jackson). Othen that, we want to offer a building rich housing for low-income people. tablish a savings account where a por- market that calls for healthy growth in Garth, Sr., Dr. Robei with resident services. tion of their salary increases will go. the Englewood community. Carter: What is the current make up men Johnny Brown, Brawin Collier (public rela- This money will hopefully be used to- and Robert D. Black of the building? For me? There is the relationship between tions specialist for the NET): "The wards home purchases at some point. teges they have men goals for the building are as aggres- Samuelson: As of last month, 175 effort and results. My work is merely a sive as the building is tall. Man- means to an end. * There are other no people have left. There are 125 families Carter: This is one of two hi-rises agement has put together a set of presently here and 80 of those families unions taking place < ro Considered and been informed of lighting and low/high crimination." Comparative key contrasts, shadows, and diffusion, it is pos- Two examples: Chicago Tonight consistently programs sible that jthe individual on the tape just >anel programs dealing with subjects that involve the Analysis: looks like Mr. Kelly, especially consider- vhole populations, but mostly not even one Black was part ing all factors i.e. as tape quality and )f the panel. Robert Kelly Case ideo technicalities. As recent as Aril, 2002, WTTW showed a documentary Dear Editor, Valencia Dantzler 5n the Harlem Globetrotters, hosted by John Callaway (a Robert Kelly and I attended Kenwood Acad- Mother Diva tvhite college dropout), with no expertise in basketball or emy high school back in 1987 we both study sports in general). This was an outrageous insult to Chi- music under the direction of the Reverend Dr. cago's Black community, since this team is considered a Lena Mclin, the music instructor-now retired- at Black institution and a significant part of the city's Black the time. In fact, I remember when Robert History. The tradition of excellence in the sport of basket- wrote and performed a song entitled >all has resulted in the City's Black community sending "Family" in 1987 at the Orchestra Hall iver 100 players to the NBA. downtown Chicago. You may or may f WTTW and Black TV Would you have James Brown host a program on the not have heard Robert mention Dr. Dear Editor; Mclin; to get to the point the follow- The recent death of Edward L. Morris reminded us he ing is a strategic plan of action I hav programmed on WTTW the first serious African - created followed by a comparative American talk-show, Jim Tillamook's Our people. Morris analysis in my highly confident opin- was recognizing the fact that the largest ethnic group in ion of what it would take to build and win the defense. Chicago was entitled to fair amount of media time to air A detailed investigation and research needs to be estab- subjects and their view point on those subjects commensu- lished on all individuals including the minor in question rate with their numerical presence in the city's population., filing claims and alleging illegal sexual actions by Mr. that was in the late sixties. After that program was can- Kelly. All individuals need to be deposed, and proof of celled, the Black American presence has been gradually sexual contact must be identified.. Can these individuals reduced to minimal tokenism. describe in full detail and not be limited to the authenticity Presently, the management of WTTW has reduced Afri- 1 of any descriptive markings on Mr. Kelly's body and geni- can-American participation in programming and actual i tals, shape and size of penis, circumcised or uncircumcised participation in serous programs, such as Chicago Tonight I erection, length, width, circumference, diameter and ra- to token or not at all. Because African-Americans com- dius? pletely dominate sports at all levels in this city, this exclu- !I also would like to add I am also a degreed and certified sion is racism at its worse, and constitutes "defector dis- independent filmmaker and cable access producer South Street Journal October 3 -16,2002 Page 9 sar. There are concept of the Torch Awards, id answeres for to recognize the importance ricans unity; from ritualizing reunions. , Black National- "Living Legends/Passing the TorchIn some way noting accom- hip accountability plishments, and making it into /er one may come celebration, uplifting the heart of the most untied i and soul for many. Families he church regard- & A Family Reunion!are the first and last institution, he matter of how quietly are doing a good job for their strength. our communities. ; former president, The BUFI with their histori- Bush, in the wake cal contribution to funding and s to the bin Laden assisting programs in the Afri- arlyle Group. Re- can American community coul s business with extent the Living Legends/ lerate, yet the Passing the Torch to the quiet ness relationship storm of institionalizing fami- is, and its influ- lies unions in its concept. A is opinion. major task it would be. But it id-East has far would, tap the most trusted in- aching influences stitute in the Black community. the corner gas It could perhaps produce ition in Chicago, more individuals to built suc- d the family cessful businesses and careers, >re. The Graham putting in place a larger strat- mily lost their th egy to encourage generational siness on 57 and continuity in business and the >rne, community professions. iidents for one BUFI insight and support in ison or another this endeavor can guide a last- iered their money ing direction in addressing the the Middle East quiet leadership of African nilies instead of American people. ir own Graham lily store. But There will be another BUFI amily has took event until next year. However at the next "Soul Food" dinner, after the loud mouth relative id need for our settle down, the family mem- r, the "Living bers can lead a different soul >rch" awards is a inspiration for the future. 5t as equal to the This October the Carter Family is an illustration will have their Family Reunion nd preparing the & """•-'Garter Family! ommittee meeting planning for their places. 2004. Cousin Kim is working • the second year, Family Reunion, most members were just pleased Upon Crystal and other members having chil- on an in-depth Family Tree and cousin Natalie is of Illinois honored family to see lost members and to know who is family. dren should they foster their child in their foot- a member of BUFI staff, with these members and le Museum of African William Carter, (born 1865) conceived 12 chil- steps? Something that people of other countries others the Carter family can expect the usual hav- l enlightening presenta- dren from one wife, and one of his sons, James, implement for "Planned Family-hood", expanding ing fun, but the BUFI event has put another :d and transmitted the his- (my grandfather) conceived 15 children. The "Planned Parenthood". agenda item on the table for discussion. )f family. One of the hon- Carter families for the most part were the new As indifferent that family members can be, as The grandparents, even to Africa will be proud ; L. Jackson, Sr., with his Bronzeville migrates of 20's where most grew up with the listeners on WVON, known as "The of those children that received the Touch Awards, B L. Jackson, Jr., member around, 37th and Indiana. Laroy Carter, drew the Family", the underline is still: "We can work it which nourish the minds, bodies, and souls of accepted by Mrs. Jacque- idea for what is now know as Lake Meadows out". Rather the issue is "Barber Shop, children many families. Let it will be the focus at your mored; publisher William shopping center. The Carters like many families out of wed lock, on president Bush family or next family reunion meeting as well. . Johnson and business- do not have a member of receiving a "Touch regarding Tina Olson and Baby T, there is still a y. James Montgomery Moreover, whatever the Bush family do, even Award." But we do have a movie star, Keymah challenge and encouragement to celebrate. 1 for bearers and the pro- to supporting Mayor Richard Daley's reelection, 'Crystal' Keyah. One family member asked an- ;d to carry on their work. "The Torch Awards drive home the impor- "Branches of generations are counting on us. " other, is she stuck-up? My sister butted in the tance of mentoring in the African American com- family events; the family chat replying very softy. "No. She is down to munity," said Dr. Robert Starks, chairman of the y year. At the Carter earth. She really is." board of BUFI. Family reunions must begin a \m EDITOR isic of Chopin and Brahms? Why John Callaway, rather* all the families suffering from the tragedy of the lost of life in Mannie Jackson, the young Black owner of the Globe and injury and to their love ones. The process of evolution - stters; who was born in Edwardsville, IL., and played I'm wearing a different hat today; Committeeman Bob- Dear Editor; iketball for the University of Illinois and the Globetrot- bie Johnson, 3rd Ward Republican Party. Malcolm X once If we are to evolve, we must move with the changes that s? said; "If you don't know your history you will repeat it." are being made. We tend to lose focus when we do not Vlarc Sims with his meager funds has for over nine years, Words of wisdom. I noted that while watching the news think as a group. See, strength is in numbers - we under- ough Chicago Access sought to fill the void of subjects this morning the media when referring to the incident on stand that everybody has a different agenda centered evant to the Black community, airing dissenting Blackx • Lake Park used the proper name of the community which around one common cause. We all can reach those agendas inions on many issues censored by local television, (his . is "Oakland". That's strange to me. Historically the com- if we stop, focus and follow the blueprint. We must prac- >gram called Viewpoint airs on Thursdays, at 8:30 pm, munity of Oakland was owned by Chicago Public Housing tice using patience, self reliance and self determination. innel 19.) Residents. (CHA) land. The boundaries consist of 35th We must learn to stay true. -le has done shows on the impact of the State lottery, Street on the North, 43rd Street on the South, Vincennes on We must be loyal to the cause of the quest and we must blic Aid, Police Brutality, religious , incompetent Black the West, and the Lake Front to the East. Get the picture? swear allegiance to all our allies. We must stand firm, put icials, the exploitation of Michael Jordan and Black.col- Can we begin to look at all issues affecting Bronzeville aside our differences and take our rightful place in the e athletes, Black and other teaches who hate Black stu- globally instead of separate side bars. quest - for only then can we accomplish our goals. lts, and many other topics and interviewed Black - The cultural history of the residents on the land is con- Peace - Lord Cashus D nected to the survival of all in this place in time. For in- ivist censored and excluded by Chicago media. We welcome your comments on the contents of this editoral, as stance the Oakland Theater which was located at 3947 So. Phe problem with Chicago television is that it does not well as your opinions on stories in this issue. ve the Black community. It try's to ignore the corrimu- Drexel was the home of the Pharaohs Heritage Band which . We publish letters in this column and reserve the right to edit fy seeking to fake participation by Blacks by "fronting went on to become the band known as Earth, Wind, and them for length, clarity and brevity. " the same old establishment blacks, like Clarence Page, Fire. Unless we connect the cultural history to current .October 3-16,2002 se Jackson and Laura Washington, who work for white plans we can't move forward. Volume 9 Number 5 dia or are hustlers. The Affordable Housing Initiative for Bronzeville Resi- four really need to talk to Mr. Sims about WTTW prob- dents must be the litmus test for every politician laying South Street Journal IS with the Black community. claims to the voters of Bronzeville which is still largely^ is published by JarrelI Communications Inc., African American, female head of household, youth, senior Ron Carter, Editor and Publisher, Horace Lancer, Assoc. Editor Clarence C. Terry Submit all subscription and correspondence to: citizens,"and new arrivals from the Illinois Correctional 6231 South Loomis, Chicago, Illinois 60636. he Question of the Oakland Centers. Please click the hyperlink below to view a piece E-mail to [email protected], of Oakland's historically memorabilia. 773-434-2306 Fax 773-434-2307 ommunity Please include your name, city and country in which you live. ar Editor, Peace Out- i copyright 2002. I'll call the question!; First let me wish for blessings to Committeeman Bobbie Johnson * Page 10 October 3 -10,2002 South Street Journal SPTRTTTTAT

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/ i / a I - / : x • 1 «i # I / I \~S W I EL—" Catholic Campaign for Human Development funds Southside Apprenticeship Program by Beverly A. Reed at a construction site for a period The Catholic Campaign for of 3 to 9 years depending on the Human Development (CCHD) trade. has awarded a Southside appren- A large number of participants ticeship program a grant to train are expected to come from the men and women for position in State Street Corridor. By maxi- the construction in- mizing resident em- dustry. The Greater ployment and job Washing Park Com- creation to provide munity Development stability and re- Corporation has al- sources to both pub- ready begun a pre- lic housing resi- apprenticeship pro- dents and low in- gram teaching Basic come residents English and math skill to its par- across the city. ticipants. The Catholic Bishops of the Persons with a high school di- United States began the CCHD in ploma or GED, are 18 and older 1969 to attack the causes of pov- are eligible for the program offers erty by empowering with dignity. ing 27 union approved building Their mission is based on the ba- trades. The participants deter- sic principles of the social teach- mine the course of study with the ings of the Catholic Church. first phase being classroom study coupled with site work. The sec- ond phase is the actual appren- By Brother Minister ticeship program in which train- Darrell Wilson ees will get on the job experience Protestants for f the Common C-^iV the name of the everlasting Father, He Good and that causes all that exists to I charge every black elected Why won't our black lawyers exist. official, both past & present. and black judges unite against Chicago's Faith A van rolled upon the sidewalk unjust laws that have 87% of I charge every high profile and slammed into a porch where black males behind bars for non- Community black religious leader, both past violent offense like using and or In the city of Chicago, Protes- people were sitting. Two young & present. ladies,are injured severely. The selling drugs? tants for the Common Good have occupants in the van are two men over two hundred active members I charge every one of you for So again I am holding all who had apparently been drink- representing about a hundred con- not waging a continuous war black elected officials, Judges, ing. The neighbors instead of gregations throughout the city. against major corporations that Lawyers and all high profile calling 911 for help, took matters PCG has also partnered with the promote negative images of us clergy & black leaders with ne- into there own hands and pulled Archdiocese of Chicago, the Jew- and send negative messages glect of duties. You let the perpe- the two men out of the van and ish Council on Urban Affairs and through out our community and trators of this Rabid Dis-Ease beat them & stoned them to the Council of Islamic Organiza- to the world by way of radio, TV, called "RAGE," go unchecked death. I ask the Question, is this tions of Greater Chicago to pro- videos, movies, etc. now before it is put of control. the 21st Century or have we time mote affordable housing and di- But it is not to late. Stop attack- 910 W. 65TH, CHICAQO traveled back in time? verse communities through an Look at the Brofman Family ing the people who are helpless effort called Interfaith Open Com- (773) 783-0416 ' and how they market alcohol to against the unseen hand that News of this incident went munities. REV. ANTHONY our community by getting black throws the rock and hides his around the world. But every day Many of Chicago's faith com- PASTOR artist that are signed to their re- hand. Attack Mr. Mel Karmazin in black America we wake up munities have long upheld the cord label to do alcohol who owns 163 radio stations in- SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 11A.M. and go to sleep hearing about or need to promote diversity and commercials etc. The Brofman cluding MTV & VH1. Attack SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 AM. having been the perpetrator or openness in our communities. In 1ST, 2ND SUNDAY Family owns the Seagram empire Thomas Middelhoff of BMG En- victim of "RAGE." In rap videos 1960's and 70's the primary chal- COMMUNION U AJVI. - and Universal Studios where they tertainment. Attack Walgreen's you see angry black men and lenge was racial discrimination. CHOIR REHEARSAL: TUES.6£1*1 produce films, movies, music etc. which is the largest distributors women talking about being disre- As a result of activism lead by BIBLE STUDY: ^VED & THURS. 6 P They owns Polygram Records & of alcohol in the Chicago area. spected or killing someone. In MCA Records also. Then theirs religious leaders, fair housing most movies black people are Mr. Sumner Redstone who owns laws were enacted which had a ING STAR I will close with 2 quotes from significant impact on housing dis- portrayed as having bad attitudes. Paramount Pictures, Blockbuster, 3NARY In Webster's dictionary "RAGE" the Holy Bible Matt: 13:25 crimination. Today, while we and Viacom with 214 TV affili- But while men (black elected offi- is from the Latin word "RABIA" ates. have not solved the problem of HURCH -I? which means madness. It also cial and clergy) slept, his enemy racism, we are faced with a new 4235 So. COTTAGE GROVE (the corporate industry) came challenge: economic segregation. means to show violent anger in In Ephesians Chapter 2 verse CHICAGO, IL 60653 and sowed tares (spirits) among While reform of the zoning code action or speech. To be forceful, 2 of the Holy Bible it reads: REV. O.C. MORGAN, the wheat (the black community), cannot solve all of these prob- violent, uncontrolled. To spread Wherein in time past ye walked PASTOR and went his way. The second lems, Protestants for the Common unchecked, as a disease. according to the course of this (773) 536-9527 Fax: (773) 924-1655 one Ezekiel 33:1-9. Please read Good applauds the goals set out world, according to THE ORDER OF SERYICES it. It is about the people placing by the Zoning Reform Commis- SUNDAY SCHOOL .9:15 A.M. There is a spirit among blacks PRINCE OF THE POWER OF watchmen (black elected officials sion, especially in their recogni- WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 A.M. in America that takes on a char- THE AIR, the spirit that now & clergy) in their positions so tion that zoning is an appropriate SERVICE 3:30 P.M. acter of "EVERY MAN FOR worked in the children of disobe- )N, 1ST SUNDAY that if they see signs of things to tool for promoting healthy com- HIMSELF." And when we say, dience. )NARY MEETING • "look out for the other come, they will warn us so that munities that enhance quality of W BIBLE CLASS;1} our blood would not be on their life for all residents. IDAY 6:30 P.M. ' man" (woman), it means watch Today alcoholism is #1 in our hands. Or if they are told of your back, and every opportunity community. In the past the name While we support the vision things to come they are to unite you get to have material & emo- for alcohol was "SPIRITS." Let's and principles laid out by the TEMPLE and approach our enemies and tional gains, we take it. In spite look at the statistics: alcoholism Zoning Reform Commission, we BASH AVE. CHI warn them of what thus said the 60620 of whom you have to hurt or kill is the cause of 84% of traffic believe that the actual recommen- Lord. ) 874-0175 to get it. Today I' like to press deaths, 80% of homicides, 90% dations in the report, especially charges on the people who let with respect to promoting afford- M. WILL of stabbings, 70% of all violent Minister Darrell Wilson is this Dis-Ease spread for years crimes, and 60% of all automo- able housing, fall short of that vi- , PASTOR known as "Sax Preacher and is ^ of Services unchecked in the black commu- sion. In that respect, we have of- bile accidents. Could alcohol be the Minister of the Temple Of Service 8:00 a nity. fered comments for the public the tool that activates pent up Mercy Association :30 am rage caused by unemployment, record. ce 10:45 am^ P.O. Box 209141 10amand7-prH homelessness, police misconduct, (773)483-1535 Protestants and criminal injustice? Sat^pm for the Common Good Valet parking Every Sunday South Street Journal October 3 -16, 2002 Page 11 ANNOUNCEMENTS

porated segregation into its laws in grams that facilitate the transi- ups, school physicals and vacci- 1948. In the U.S. concurrently seg- tioning of the youth, the family, nations for children. Every Thurs regation was deeply enmeshed in & our communities, in the ending day from 5:30—7:30 pm, at the daily life. Oct. 10 AIDS in Africa, of conflict between Youth & Church of the Good Shepherd, Northeastern Illinois University. Youth (whether gang-related, 5700 S. Ave. (773) 684-6561. For information call 442-5449. drug-related, male-female rela- tionship related etc.), Youth & You have an announcement The Network of Concerned Educators in the school setting, Citizens, community organiza- Youth & Law Enforcement Offi- Contact: tions, religious/spiritual organiza- cials/Police, and Youth and Par- South Street Journal tions, youth organizations, social ents/Guardians in the home set- & educational organizations, ting. 773/434-2306 agencies & administrations;, are Fax 434-2307 initiating the October 16th Holy Washington Park Children's Email: [email protected] Day Of Atonement Youth Rally; Free Clinic, offers free check- To trumpet attention toward pro-

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Featured guests and per- International Performance the DuSable Museum of African- / in South Shore, 2343 E. 71st Show times are every Sunday, at American History, 740 E. 56th Place, formers include Chicago's own T& The Nommo Gathering Street, every Friday and Sunday, Honeysuckles Chicago, 843 West Through October 1110 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dave Jeff, Common, Selena Black Writers' Collective present a starting Noon until - (7PM Fridays, 83rd Street. Literary & Music Showcase: Kalima II Mon.-Sat; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m./Call: Johnson, Malik Yusef, Bigg and 3PM Sundays), with host John Can you handle the truth? If so, "The Beautiful Souls of Black Folk..." 773-947-0600. Also coming to the Nastee and platinum rap group Armstrong, 773-684-8665. don't miss Truth Magazine's 2nd Tuesday, October 8, 31 E. Balbo, Chi- DuSable Museum in person, Three Do or Die. Contact DuSable annual Truth Hip-Hop Awards. cago, 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p. Legends: Elizabeth Catlett Jacob for more info. m.) Tickets: $10. Lawrence and Samella Lewis, yde Park/Kenwood JAAZ Festival The 9th annual embers of this important Hyde Park/Kenwood JAAZ Festi- Black writers' collective M /TJositive Performance Show- val, October 13, at the University of present original poetry/spoken JL case" All lyrics must be revolu- Chicago's Mandel Hall. Mandel Hall is word, essay, short stories, satire/ tionary, positive, conscience raising located at 57th and University. Doors comedy, nonfiction and screen- with no profanity. 7757 S. Halsted St. open at 6 PM. This year's theme is play dramatizations with their an- 2nd fl. 4 pm til 7 pm. 4:00 pm - 5:30 "Jazz Futures". Bands confirmed so nual literary showcase! Special pm every week. Call: 773-429-7248, far include the legendary Harlem guests include: Classical jazz pi- E-MAIL: brominister357@aol. saxophonist Bill Saxton, Ernest anist Audra Wilson and a special comCanadian performance by The Derrick Dawkins and the Live The Spirit En- Bounds Trio! The Hot House, 31 semble, the Damian Espinosa Trio East Balbo. Tickets can be pur- f you sing, dance, rap, recite po- and Malachi Thompson's Africa Brass / chased at the door or online by etry, etc., feel free to come out. featuring Dee Alexander. JAAZ Fest visiting www.hothouse.net. Temple of Mercy Association live 2002 is looking for supporters and American Express, Visa and Edu-tainment by Chicago's "Sax volunteers to help make this a great MasterCard accepted. For tickets Preacher" presents positive and con- festival. Call SCAI at 773-536-6555. and information please call (312) scious raising poetry, Hip Hop, rap, 362-9707. and song. Jazz Concert, Comedy Show & IDance Party, Featuring The Godfa- Groundbreaking Ceremony for ETA ay Too Presents Xtra ther of Soul and Acid Jazz Roy Ayers he AFGA Salon Musi- Lovely Wednesdays! and Ubiquity. Sitting in with Roy's shaping the future for South Chicago Unwind to the soulful r cians Collective Presents band will be Stevie Wonder's former Bass J ETA's Creative Arts Founda- are a combination of limestone sounds of one of the city's pre- Sundays in South Shore, Per- Player, "Ron Richardson" along with Ste- miere DJ's. Every Wednesday. formances and Jazz Jam by the vie's former Drummer "Dennis Davis". tion's September 7th ground and renaissance stone and roofing breaking officially launched the materials reminiscent of the 7pm-midnight. Enjoy $2 Red Healing Force Jazz Ensemble with Friday, October 11, 8pm-2am, at Isaac Musa Hollins, Etabu maintains the Hayes Restaurant next phase of construction for thatched roof dominant in African Stripes and a comfortable party their new $12 million facility to villages. Poetry Open Mic and Pinky fries 739JSJ. Clark Street. atmosphere at Jo Jo's El Do- th encompass an entire city block that chicken and tosses that salad ce September 8 , the The "Shaping the Future" Gala rado Lounge. 739 E. 79th St. measuring approximately 3.3 2002 that took place later in the for these fine afternoons and evenings Moore Squeaky Produc- For more information call tions has been providing acres, directly across the street day honored the supporters who (773)991-7826. of African American art and entertain- Chicago with a lively, un- from the current theater. made it possible, Dr. Na'im Ak- Three Legends: Elizabeth Cat- ment at AFGA Salon, 7677 S. Coles, scripted theatrical comedy show. Designed by William E. Brazley bar, Erykah Badu, Dr. Donald • left, Jacob Lawrence and Chicago, 3:30 until. Donations/free. Guud Timez is a parody of the 1970's & Associates, the facility will fea- Bogle, Warrick Dunn, Dr. Mi- Samella Lewis" features 37 works by 773-374-7351. hit show Good Times. Squeaky's ture a 400-seat theater, cabaret, chael Eric Dyson, Tom Joyner, 'Guud Times' comedy show, is a high community room, visitors' center, Bernie Mac, Dr. Lorenzo Pace, gift shop, "rituals room," outdoor Art Robertson, Jill Scott, Dr. Bar- pavilion and parking. The project bara Ann Teer, Dr. Barbara ft ft ft will be Afro-centric in design, tak- Eason-Watkins and Walt Whit- South Street Journal ing into account the village con- man, Jr. For additional informa- LOUNGE THE HOME OF THE BLUES cept evoking images of rural set- tion on ETA programming contact 423 E.43rd St. Tel. 624-3240 tlements in Zambia. Under consid- Barbara Kensey, 773-288-8776 eration for the building's exterior For Events, • • • *With Blues Stars* * * • Announcements & LEE MORRIS AND HIS REVUE Advertising JO 30 MURRtf Death Row's,Marion AND THE TOP FLIGHT BAND Call: 773.434-2306 The Real Deal Blues Band |"Suge" Knight * VANCE KELLY * to do his And The BACK STREET BLUES BAND Ticket info, Almos Place 419 E. 43rd St. 773/924-0281 utobiography • W W W W i^- A •' ^^ A- W W W W W TV "iV W W W W W TV W W W VV • /•^\ /--i /^l /--I /-I /-^l • Pi t-V 1-A l~\ A^l ^ I /~1 /-4 /-4 /"i W hi i-^i i--i !• \ i^\ t-\ t'i l~\ I'i

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tracks aren't memorable. Mr. Jones breeze together the ' thoughts and images of life experiences toward ro- mance and companionship. Recommended Selections: "Put Me Down", "You Know That I Love You", "Where You Are", "Freakin' U", "Gotta Get Her (Outta My Head)", "Life Goes On", "Guilty by Suspicion", "Don't Leave", "Comeback".

FOR ELLA - Patti Austin (***) Primarily considered a contemporary soul-jazz singer from her early recordings with Quincy Jones and classic contem- porary duet hits with James Ingram. Now Patti Austin further her legitimacy in pure jazz by capturing the big band sound and distinctive vocalization of the legen- dary Ella Fitzgerald. Not as an impression, Austin seri- ously attempts to recapture Ella in her youth. Nonethe- less, "For Ella" is a descent, respectful challenge for Ms. Austin who could have done more by scaling down the band to an intimate trio or quintet sometimes. Recommended Selections: "Too Close For Comfort", THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO regain his family. With Affleck's 'Honeysuckle Rose ", "You Have To Swing It, Mr. Pa- ganini", "A Tisket A Tasket", "Hearing Ella Sing", (kkk) An entertaining remake of legal partnership at stake, he takes "The Man I Love ", "Miss Otis Regrets " Alexander Dumas' adventure novel extreme measure^to try to get Jack- with Jim Caviezel as Edmond Dantes son to return the file papers. Which RTF'S HOUSE - Lee wrongfully accused and framedfo r leads to Affleck and Jackson disrupt- Ritenour treason by his less-than-noble best ing each other's lives. An intelligent, (***l/2) Veteran friend, Mondego (Guy Pearce) insightful, must-see movie. jazz and studio guitarist- whose in love and marries Dantes' R; 99 min. musician Lee Ritenour fiancee. Richard Harris co-stars as delivers another solo the inmate mentor who hones STOLEN SUMMER effort that should satisfy Dantes' knowledge and skills to es- (**l/2) The first winner of the Pro- the smooth jazz crowd .A\ cape prison, find an underwater ject Greenlight movie involves a diverse musical career from such a versatile treasure that made him wealthy Catholic kid 's personal quest to help A POEM ABOUT MS. DOSS - Conya Ross artist-performer who enough to pose as a Count to aid in a Rabbi's terminally ill son get to (kick) Songwriter-singer newcomer Conya Doss melodically expresses his| his plot for revenge on Mondego. heaven. Chicagoan writer Pete Jones has a subtle soulful voice that is a natural fit for the personal memories and Director, Kevin Reynolds ("Robin awarded his first directorial chore current Neo-Soul movement. Even though there isn't experiences that captures | Hood, Prince of Thieves") provides offers a tender slice of life where the enough of vocal distinction to set her apart from the a "comfort zone' mood. the right mix of social reverence, kids have honorable intentions over likes of Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill. Ms. Doss seems to While retaining some of gusto and energy with some religious the adults' restrictions in this coming hold her own with expressive joy and gentle passion the old school free form undertones. of age drama with a strong support- toward her lyrics. Recommended Selections: "Good jazz past masters like Lee| ing cast that includes Brian Dennehy, Good", "You Really Hurt Me ", "Coffee ", "Heaven ", Morgan, Gabor Szabo, PG-13; 131 min. "AllBecause Of You", "Feelin' You", "SoFly", Joe Pass, and Wes Montgomery. Well accompanied by Aidan Quinn, Bonnie Hunt and "Meantime " George Duke, Marcus Miller, Michael McDonald, Joey SORORITY BOYS Kevin Pollak filmed around Chi- DeFrancesco. Ritneour's "Rit's House" is a sweet and (k) "Bosom Buddies" get nasty in cago's northern suburbs. PG; 93 LIFE GOES ON - Donell Jones (Arista) flavorful excursion you'll welcome in your house. Rec- this gross-out and silly sex comedy min. ("kick) Chicago-born singer/ songwriter Donell ommended Selections: "Module 105", "13", about three college buddies framed rd Jones manages to load up well for this challenge. With "Mizrab", "On 78^and3 ", "Rit'sHouse", "Every and expelled out of their frat house, 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS strong production assistance from Eddie Ferrell and Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "A Little Dolphin who disguise themselves as the op- (***) After Josh Hartnett gain The Untouchables, Donell Jones further cement himself Dreamin', "Olinda ", within the current neo-soul balladeer movement. Most posite sex to live in the girls dorm star recognition in "Pearl Harbor". where they develop the usual sexual He scores again in this above aver- discoveries and conflicts.. While age sex romp about a young man they search for a revealing sex tape who takes a bet from his friends after Alice's against their snobbish leader that a break-up that still haunts him, that could reinstate them back in "their" he can sustain from having sex in for EVERY FRIDAY : BarBeQue" frat house. R; 97 min. the next forty days. Naturally during this period, he begins a casual non- SOLOMON'S MINES \ Have The Best Ribs" CHANGING LANES sexual relationship with Shannyn 1207 WEST 63RD ST. AT RACINE • and other great meals (kkkk) One of the year's best Sossamon whom each knows is right films and a sure-fire Oscar contender for the other. That leaves him in con- 165 E. 43rd St next year. Thanks in part to riveting flict in keeping the promise to win FRONTLINE INTERNATIO! performances by Samuel L. 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eas was 25% and the average pov- erty rate was almost 45%. The Empowerment Zones federal government identified the communities as victims of eco- (Continuedfrom page 1) been given such a minute portion nomic distress and designated EZs step in continuing efforts after the of the EZ funds. Longtime resi- and ECs to intervene and revital- program is over, increasing effi- dent Cindy Gordon said, "these ize them. ciency and better meeting the loans and grants are fine, but for Goode said after the funds are needs of both community partners so many small businesses to have gone the city will continue pro- and small business owners." to split $7 million after larger • grams in the area. "CCV hopes to Goode emphasized, "The pro- companies like the Hyde Park Co- spur economic and business de- gram is about simplifying access Op & East Lake Management are velopment in low-income commu- to our loan products. given over $50 million to share is nities throughout the Chicago an insult." Goode was unable to Providing loans in the EZ area area," Executive Director Stephen provide exact figures reflecting will be the responsibility of Chi- Maduli-Williams said. what larger corporations received cago Community Ventures CCV has already extended fi- in comparison to the smaller busi- (CCV). is committed to busi- nancing to Harris Ice, which has nesses currently being funded. nesses located in area. They will produced and distributed ice from "The Revolving Loan fund was now have access to debt and eq- its North Lawndale location for created to provide financing and uity financing from CCV, initially more than 30 years. technical assistance to small busi- capitalized at $2.5 million and nesses in the Empowerment Zones Entrepreneurs and small busi- scheduled to increase another $20 and Enterprise Communities," ness owners who are interested in million over the next 4 years." observed Gordon. learning more about CCV's loan the Bronzeville Community Devel Though residents welcome the •fund should contact Ursula Baldo- opment Partnership (BCDP), pic- assistance, some feel slighted by According to the 1990 Census, ceda at (773) 822-0319. Community the unemployment rate in EZ ar- tured here are members of the team the fact that small businesses have that made the presentation anc Claims a community representatives tha provided public testimony in sup- port of the plan. Victory? (Top Row) l-r Stacy Mansker, GAP We can help you with your home financial needs! After years of struggle to obtain Community resident; Elzie Hig- Our Mortgage Corporation has a system where you spend quality time the Supreme Life Building on 35th ginbottom, Chairman/CEO East focusing only on those activities that will increase your income, lifestyle, and King Drive, Harold Lucas Lake Management; Yorell Groves, compromise with the City, and its Project Manager East Lake; (Middle and sense of security new owner for free office space for row) Harold L. Lucas, President/ Loans, consisting of first and second mortgages Loans of credit up to 125% five years. Many community resi- CEO Black Metropolis Convention of your home's value, using the equity in your home. dents question it was a victory. and Tourism Council; Paula Robin- Get cash at 100% Financing, with A Plus Credit In an unanimous vote, the Chicago son, Managing Director BCDP; 2nd Ward Alderman Madeline Haith- 3/1, 5/, 7/1, or 10A Arm with Zero Down! Community Development Com- mission awarded the winning de- cock; Kimberly Moore, Project Man- First Mortgages up to 30 years, Competitive Rates velopment proposal for the land- ager DPD; (bottom) Leroy Ken- Seller Contributions, Up to 3% Finance Closing Costs Up to 3% mark Supreme Life Building to the nedy, VP Community Development Purchase Transactions only Liberty Life LLC, at a public hear- IT; Mary Steward, Executive Direc- Commercial Loans up to $100,000,000 ing on Tuesday, September 24, tor Mid-South Planning & Develop- ment Commission; Ken Grant, •Easy approval process 2002. The development team in- cludes East Lake Management and Chicago Empowerment Zone •No application fee •Competitive interest rates, Regardless of past credit history (Continued from page 1)

•Fast closing A .v. , .- • • - • H .&••••••.•,,.• Call for a free consultation with no obligation or cost. You'll be taking the first step Insurance Meeting towards getting the money and financial security you deserve at a low cost. cause they were perceived to have terms. Our Mortgage Corporation a shorter life span and a higher The issue is national. In Mont- Applications taken over the phone insurance risk. gomery Ala., Unitrin Inc. will pay Insurance companies typically $27 million to customers who RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LENDERS target senior citizens and low in- were overcharged on life insur- 708-344-9300 come/minority insurers, insurance ance because they were black, is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee %••• that are ultimately higher in cost under a class-action lawsuit. and saddled with illegal fine-print The money will go to about 467,000 policy holders from the Depression era through 1970. "This insurance practice has devastating consequences, both for the insures and for their family and the community", stated Rep. Need money to start or expand your business? Kenner. "These forms of insur- ance leads to the loss of money for the individual, which in turn leads to ultimately a decline in coverage." Rep. Kenner, advocate for a stronger state role in the fight against insurance companies by CHICAGO supporting Rep. Jeff Schoenberg actions. "I want to see our community afforded a genuine opportunity to be insured, without being forced out bad life insurance." He added that Kenner stated that he do not know how many people are effec- tive by the insurances. But he with the Elder Daniels is organizing the community of the practice of the Investing in People insurance companies and offers information about how to avoid it. "We want the community to beign their insurance policies to the meeting." Said Elder Daniels. TEL.: (773) 376-9004 Representatives from the Illinoins uww.accionchicago.org State Insuanace Department will Mention this ad and aet a discount also be on hand to discuss their actions.". This meeting is major education initiative, is designed to help com- munity avoid this sort of insur- (Continued on page 16) REAL ESTATE South Street Journal October S -16,2002 Page 15 New Housing Development

y. community for Woodlawn VSJ Equal Housing Opportunity AN EXCITING NEW MULTI-BUILDING DEVELOPMENT Neighborhood Reduced Land Costs to 9 BUILDINGS CLOSE TO THE LAKE ON THE NEAR SOUTH SIDE Enter a new phase of quality living... Help Build 10 Townhouses Woodlawn - Mayor Richard M. of their projects the he urge the City Where quality of life is the point Daley introduced a plan to the City Council to approve this latest RENTAL APARTMENTS & TOWNHOMES Council to build 10 new residential Woodlawn redevelopment plan. PRE-LEASING 1,2,4 & 4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS units in the Woodlawn neighbor- "Here, we will bring new homes FROM $635/MONTH hood, continuing the effort to turn to vacant, underutilized land to ex- Now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MOVE-IN vacant City-owned parcels into af- pand the housing options for Wood- fordable and market-rate housing lawn residents. New construction, architecturally distnetive, all-masonary, All new kitchen opportunities. The developer, Sutherland Pear- appliances, Individual central heat & air, Carpeting, Mini Blinds, The Woodlawn community under 3 Cable-ready, Off-street parking, Washier & dryer hookuup sail Development Corp., plans to the leadership or Revs. Author Bra- build 10 new three-story, all- zier and Dr. Leon Finney has used masonry townhouses on vacant par- BONHEUR REALTY many of the City's wide variety of cels at 6201-07 S. Drexel Ave. The CORPORATION 773.268 economic development tools to cre- group will be sold the vacant par- ate new housing in Woodlawn. cels for $69,213, a land cost write- With the Mayor's backing of many down of from their $215,000 ap- praised value. The project has a to- tal budget of more than $2.3 mil- lion. The Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Alicia ome Berg said sale of the property will bring new homes to Woodlawn that meets a mix of affordable and mar- ket-rate units. Adding that the mar- New Englewood Terrace ket-rate units will range in price up to $290,000. A market value that 6425 South Lowe Avenue over shadow the existing residents for affordable. Two of the homes would be made 1,2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments available to families earning 80- 100% of the area's Average Median Lots of amenities Income. The large, 2,050 square feet homes will have three bed- rooms, with at least three bath- Dedicated resident services team rooms, and an attached two-car ga- rage. In addition, the developer do- Close to transportation, schools and shopping nated a parcel, located at 6226 S. Ingleside Ave., to the AKArama Section 8 is welcome Foundation, in order to complete the needed site assemblage for their Call Now! (773) 651 -3078 proposed community center. In June, the City Council ap- proved a separate plan to build 25 UNIT AMENITIES mixed-income units near 62nd Street and Kimbark Avenue. That $6.7 million project will include a •Freshly Decorated Apartments mix of single-family homes and townhouse units. •Heat, Water and Cooking Gas Included Hyde Park Apartments This ordinance authorizes DOH •Appliances Included to provide funding of up to $3.5 •Spacious Floor Plans million in housing revenue bonds to Hyde Park Redevelopment.Associ- •Ample Closet Space ates, L.P. for the rehabilitation of an existing seven-story building. The allocation of $843,650 in tax credits BUILDING AMENITIES will generate more than $2.1 million in equity for the project. Hyde Park Apartments, located at •On-Site Laundry Facilities 5330 S. Harper Ave., will provide 73 units of affordable rental hous- •On-Site Management ing. The rehabilitated building will •On-Site Maintenance consist of seven studio, 59 one- bedroom and seven two-bedroom •On-Site Convenience Store apartments for low-income resi- •Off Street Parking dents. Total redevelopment cost will be $6.9 million. •24 Hour Security Preserving Communities Cable Access Together •Computer Learning Center Preserving Communities To- gether (PCT) is a program designed to stimulate community renewal by returning City-owned properties to responsible private owners. Under the program, the City acquires va- cant and abandoned property for disposition to approved developers. Ordinances are being introduced for the following who are seeking to enter into a redevelopment agree- ment with the City: New Englewood Terrace • 165-75 E. 63rd Street to Tracy Technology and Resident Services Powell and John Luce Excellence in Affordable Housing The developers will rehabilitate the property into retail and residen- tial use to complement the revitali- zation of East 63 rd Street. Page 16 October 3 -16, 2002 South Street Journal (Continuedfrom page 3) (Continued from page 14) (Continued from page 6) definitely a cause for concern. Nevertheless, November is key now. Schools Insurance According to the Chicago Board of Election, among a and the poorer the school district the ance practices that threaten their finan- Mayor Race city total of 1.4 million Black less time the student is in class. cial stability in the time of need, when people population, 47% of the An issue Duncan stated he would it really matter, before they occur. crimination in the air. But, so Carol Moseley-Braun, Circuit city total, 800,000 are regis- address the matter for increase of "I was amazed and deeply distressed embedded is in that we be- Court Clerk Dorothy Brown tered and 300,000 are not. teachers salary to expand students when I found out there were consumers come so sick of it we turn our and Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sr.. Crosby says, "Some Black time in class. in modern America who were paying heads." Their declining to many say is leadership has become com- CPS reported the schools are add- higher premiums because of the color Mr. Trice continued to say. an example of Daley's control fortable that a Black has not ing 40 more reading specialists, en- of their skin," said Elder Daniels. "Jakes can respond to the chal- and silence of Black leadership, officially announced against couraging schools to work toward Chicago-based Unitrin is the parent lenge that there is a real threat including Minister Louis Farra- Daley." But our announce- three hours of reading per day, and of Union National Life Insurance Co., in to our communities and khan, and Jesse L. Jackson Sr. ment of a candidate will pick providing additional literacy training United Insurance Company of America people." to take a public position on the up steam and candidates and and mandatory summer school will and Reliable Life Insurance Co. It is "The campaign would not mayoral race. It suggests Daley black politicians will have to continue for third graders who are the third insurer to settle allegations of only be on the issues against appears to have a concerted ef- address the issue and alienate falling behind. race-based life insurance pricing. Looking at the financial side, Daley, but the Black leader- fort to determine the outcome from Daley." American General Life and Accident ship apathy to lead the peo- of elections in the black com- TAC was formed from a Duncan revealed that the higher at- Insurance Co. and Life Insurance Com- tendance resulting from the citywide ple's will." Said Everloyce munity. group of people who partici- pany of Georgia agreed to settlements back-to-school campaign last year McCullough, an Englewood Rev. Al Sampson summed it pated in the March 2002 gu- of $206 million and $51 million, re- garnered CPS $10 million in addi- community activist and two by saying the focus is on the bernatorial primary. They de- tional State funding. spectively. time, candidate for State Rep- November election with his cided to organize TAC to co- Among offering more programs For information on the meeting call resentative. attention going to address the ordinate Chicago's progres- which includes to keep children en- representatives Kenner's office at 773- Leak declining to run, joined Judges races that the black sive political energies. gaged in positive activities; and, to 288-7150. other Black and political lead- community must not over For info call, 773-955-1808 support the development of retain- ers such as Roland Burris, look. "The Mayoral election is or 773-602-9088 ing and recruiting qualified teachers, CPS will open this fall at 23rd and Federal Street the new National (Continued from page 4) forts came only after being in- making money and taking it out reported to be at the middle of Teachers Academy . volved with our group," Alexan- of Bronzeville, then there should sub-contractor disputes. The academy is a neighborhood der stated. "Which was the direc- be other ways we can make the Thompson said. "I hope elected elementary school, where promising tion of our goal in developing the same things happen for and with African American leadership college students will learn how to Second center on 47th Street," he added. our own," she remarked. stands up and call the question of teach in an urban environment under "We are questioning the allo- Aid. Tillman (3rd) did not re- accountability on the issue of the guidance of master teachers cation that excluded African turn phone calls. However, Alex- Second City coming into Bron- from the Chicago Public Schools. City Americans from ownership," ander said the Second City pro- zeville." On the south side renovations said Thompson. ject is in conjunction with her With great reviews the produc- have been completed at King High for African-American perform- "I understand the value of Sec- plans for 47th Street as a "Blues tion also lampoons political de- School, 4445 S. Drexel Blvd., and ers, and producers by emulating ond City with its name and suc- District", spearheaded with the bates, pop music icons; "gangsta" the schools and Chicago Park Dis- the group's vision and program- cess. But if it is at the expense of newly renamed 47th Street Cul- erotic poets, race relations, Presi- trict are working toward their goal matic thrust. destroying opportunities for ture Center which still remains dent George Bush, jail dates and of building 100 campus parks for "It remains a fact that Griffen Black folks and using us and our unfinished three years after the popular notion that Jesus was use by students and neighborhood recent 'minority recruitment' e£ community as a smoke screen for ground was breaking, and is now not a man of color. residents.

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