Tn PiUPLi PAPEB OF South Street Journal ews serving and for: Grand Boulevard (Bronzeville), Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood. Woodlawn, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Near South, Gap, So. Gap, Fuller Park, Armour Squar Volume 3 Number 8 March 14-27,1996 TUESDAY MARCH 19 The Mid-South communities continue to be candidates attempt to fill the seat of retiring 7 Congressional Race Deadlockeililll ind the centeinr of thRacee political stor;m aAhmas Chicago Cardisds Collins Gain, the rift betweesn 3rd Ward Al­ Urban League's president James Compton derman Dorothy Tillman and Cook County TV stands firm by his decision to include 21st Boa'rd Commissioner, Bobbie Steele has paled Century Vote in a coalition to increase voter since both candidates have.launched a massive mcmwmw registration and turnout. Steadfast amidst attack against Danny K. Davis refuser to MINISTERS BREAKFAST" charges of betrayal and collusion, from Mayor denounce Wallace "Gator" Bradley who has Daley and Aid. Ed Smith of the Westside, the alleged gang association. Tillman and Steele AHMAII Urban League have turned a deaf ear to those seem to have veered away from the issues at who would condemn the organization decision Continue on page 5 «lljip»iii»iiiiii to registrar youth to vote. The upcoming election has again brought to South Street the forefront the seedy side of politics and ,,,:•,. politicians with gang association as the battle Journal cry and is quickly becoming a political plat­ form. Endorsements • • mmmwrmmm In the 7th Congressional District race as 19 Dr. J. Ahmad, candidate for U.S. Senate stands before the Black media on his candidancy. Page 13 Journal inquire to their offices. firmative action is The district was remapped and drawn to en- reverse discrimi- 12th District Race,Charged with tion to ^^NWMBttKSSpfc made up of mostly minority registrants, over African-Ameri­ arting Black Empowerment 60% Black. cans" he contin­ The often quoted adage that "History repeats the primary over Mayor(s) Jane Byrne and One of the candidates, Randolph I. Anderson ued. itself is taking on a third dimension in the Richard M. Daley. And then there's the long III says "You have to be politically selfish, for Accusations have Twelfth Senatorial District. A district that repre­ forgotten Wilson Frost, then Pro Tem of the yourself because there's no reciprocity. The been made that sents half of the Mid-South communities and its City Council who in 1977 did not pursuit figures and the history all but proves his asser­ "ringers" have wards. claim to the Mayor's office after Richard J. tion, especially on the issue of the General been put in the Daley passed. Instead taking the the position Assembly's stance on affirmative action. The race by the Molaro In that race, charges are that black commit­ Anderson teemen are working to keep State Senator as Chairmanship of the Finance Committee ' attitude is personified by Sen. Walter W. camp. Charges Robert Molaro in office of a majority minority, Now, 20 years later, four year incumbent Dudycz's bill that would eliminate all the past Molaro denies. It is not a new charge. His a charge by candidates. A lost on them in the State Senator Robert Molaro a Caucasian en­ and future gains made by minorities because of reaction to the question put to him about it lesson of non-support of Black candidates by joys rock solid support from the black commit­ it." resulted in an attack on Anderson saying that white politicians in the case(s) of Cecil Partee teemen despite challenges from black candi­ Anderson, associate with alderman Cole­ "He should be tarred and feathered.", stating the (Treasure and State's Attorney), Harold Wash­ dates for. A charge Black aldermen in the man of the 15th ward is proud of his personal right person should be elected and it shouldn't ington, in his bid for Mayor right after he won district has shy away from upon South Street achievements as an attorney which led to a be a Black/White election. stint as a county prosecutor. "To say that af­ Continue on page 11 63rd St El Demolition Sets Stage for a Divided Woodlawn Woodlawn — The public hearing on the Jackson from the beginning that the City Department of Brazier, pastor of Apostolic Church of God and Park elevated (El) line in Woodlawn was Planning and Development, The Woodlawn Leon Finney, Chairman of TWO arrived early scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm, but by 5:30 pm Organization (TWO) and Apostolic Church had and partially packed Hyde Park High School on the auditorium of Hyde Park High School was organized the public hearing to favor those Tuesday. packed with standing room only. It was clear seeking the El's demolition. Reverend Arthur Staged with "applause" signs as cue cards, pro demolition supporters organized to confirmed with the City and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 63rd Street El between Cottage Grove and Dorchester should be demolished to make way for new upscale housing. As the El was schedule to open March 31, Woodlawn residents and public transportation advocates testified in rage, and in bitter pro and con on the fate of the El and redeveloping the community. But, the most outspoken person was the Chairman Herbert Johnson, he chal­ lenged Rev. Leon Finney, as Finney address the crowd at the end of the hearing. Then was es­ corted from the auditorium by the police. Those voices in support of keeping the El seemed to prevail. Based in part on the out­ come of the public hearing, the City of Chicago will make the final decision on whether the El station will remain or be demolished. The Fed­ eral Transportation Authority who mandate the Photos by Vincent Walker city to hold a hearing before the city final deci­ Rev. Authur Braizer, (center) who wants the sion will rule on the City's request to waive 63rd Street El demolished east of Cottage Grove made a presentational/testimony while Mattie . " Photo by Vincent Walker repayment of existing improvements to the Protest and demotration, pro and con drew 1,000 people to Hyde Park Career Academy on the elevated structure in the event demolition Butler (below) testify on behalf to keep the El subject of the El demolition on 63rd east of Cottage Grove. Continue on pagefro m being demolished. South Street Journal has moved its office to: 4500 S. Michigan Ave. (Coach House). The telephone number remain the same, (312) 924-0461 Fax (Temp.) 556-7663 Page 2 March 14 - 27.1996 South Street Journal Hope Institute Lake Shore Drive, both northbound and southbound, will be located to the receives grant to in r west of the Field Museum and Soldier Field. organize local J. Everett smith of King City To Begin During 1996 construction, however, drivers on southbound lanes of Lake school election. Drive Recognized for Work On Lake Shore Drive south of Balbo will be The Lugenia F. Burns Hope Institute has temporarily detoured to the east side received a grant to provide support to Community Leadership Shore Drive of the Museum and Soldier Field, thirteen elementary and middle schools in sharing the roadway with northbound the mid-south communities. Organizers Relocation Lake Shore Drive. Three lanes of from the institute will work with the staff in The actual relocation of northbound Lake Shore will remain open in both providing outreach, support and nominees Lake Shore Drive lanes is to begin on directions during 1996 construction. for the April 17th Local School Council March 15, 1996 and to be completed election. on December 1996. When the entire Alternate Routes Suggested during 1996 construction: The Hope Center was co-founded by Dr. program is completed in early 1998, a Sokoni Karanja, Centers For New Horizons new unified Museum Campus linking 1. Avoid Lake Shore by using: a. and Atty. Barack Obama. District State Chicago's three great museums with Drexel Blvd. b. Indiana Ave. c. Senator. Designed to provide training and nearly 10 acres of new greenery, Michigan Ave. d. Dan Ryan Expwy. support for community residents who walkways, and bike paths along the 2. Avoid construction northbound, demonstrate leadership qualities and are lakefront. In addition, all lanes of exit at: a. 31st Street, b. 39th Street interested in having an impact in their 3. Exit (1-55) Stevenson at King Dr. communities. Concerned residents interested in applying Johnny Cochran in Chicago for admission to the Hope Center should contact Ms. Andrea Adams at 373-5700. Empowerment Author and financial analyst Terry Savage presents J. Everett Smith with the 1996 Neighborhood Leadership Award on behalf on zone Proposals Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago. The King Drive Advisory Committee has nominated J. Everett update Smith for a Leadership Award. Smith, who has lived in Washington Mid-South communities had won Park Court for 15 years, has demonstrated that concerned residents Empowerment Zone (EZ) funding of $100 can make a difference. million for Chicago, 2 years ago. For the Smith served as president of his block club, was an original first round funding decision, the three member of the Mid-South Planning Council, and a founding member organizations in the area to be tenenatly of the NHS King Drive Advisory Committee. He led the drive which approved for funding out of 28 proposals gained Washington Park Court and 50th Street landmark status and Photo by Owen M. Lawson III submitted are; The Fund, based in ttpasked wit the City's Department of Housing to secure small grants Making the statement if O.J. Simpson djd not have the money he has, he Woodlawn; Mid-South Planning and ^f facade renovation.