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We re concerned about the
action that the government i
ta ing in the Per ian Gulf. We
believe th t the ervice person­
nel in the Gulf should have the
right to decide their own de; -
tinie . We think that family.
member of the ervtce person ..
net hould write letters to them
in the Gulf and a·k them
whether they want to fight or
come home. Their re pOD e are
cri tical.
When you write your family
member have them put their
opinions about the war on a
separate sheet of paper so we
can get it published.
After you read the re ponses
from your family members send
their opinions and all the sup­
port you can with your name,
phone number, and/or address
to: David Hamilton, Box 124,
Kaleva, MI 49645.
We re hoping that this will
help put an end to the war. We
the concerned people t an
you!
Concerned' cUlze s :.
about tbe_ 1_ • __
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The ANC wi he to expre very grave concern at the outbrea
of w r in the Gulf. Accordingly we c 11 for the-immediate ce sa­
tion of ho tilitie and the resumption of diplomatic initiative, in
particular by the Secretary General of the United Nation, to
rrive at a pe ceful resolution of all relevant issue.
We believe th t the following are critic I to the ettlemcnt of
the conflict in the Gulf:
The withdra al of Iraq from Kuw it and the re elution of the
di pure between tho e two countrie . through bilateral negotia-
tion ; ,
The withdr al of the Untied State and other foreign force
from the Gulf;
The convening of an International Conference to elaborate a
comprehen ive settlement of the Middle East question which
would restore the national rights of the Palestinian people, oblige
Israe to withdraw from Jl occupied Arab lands, and ensure the
, security �l countries in tbe region.
We further wish to express our opposition to efforts by the
white minority Pretoria government to fan the flames of war in
the Gulf and draw our country into this tragic' conflict by en­
couraging ome of the belligerents and offering them facilities in
our country. ,.
We further calion thi government and its police force to stop
harassing and persecuting those our � le who are engaged
.. !n pea��ubUc demons.trations to pre their views about
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The war must be brought to an end now!
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They say things are changing in South Africa. But
30 million black people are till denied the right to
vote becau e of the color of th ir. kin.
...
,Now President Bush is talking about rewarding
the Pretoria government
by lifting sanctions.
Nelson Mandela says we
hould maintain
auctions until he and all
South Africans have the
right to vote.
Your vote for sanctions
against South Africa will .
keep the pressure on
apartheid and help bring
real change.
SIGN YOUR BALLOT TODAY
YOU CAN HELP
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SANCTION�
o I vote for maintaining sancnons until there is democracy for
, all South Africans.
Signature
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State
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The Rev. Dr. BeDjamla J. Chavis Jr. of CleYelaad, e ee tlYe director of the Uolted C re of
Crist's C mDllssloo for Racial J stlce, 0 0 nees the rele se of the deoomi atloo's "P toral
Letter 08 Cootemporary Racl m aod the Role of the Church" at a St. Louis pre cODfereDce
in January. Chavis said he hope the letter will al 0 lead to actio on natloDal ei. C re
members need to write to Congres nd pe k out lD other way beea e racism Is beeo I I
- "federalized," e said. (Photo by WDl. Mathew ) "
;, . . ,
J I ftc!l U�1 l 0, 1.989, UIJI
RohatQ .!Sr wn wa electeo
chairman of the Democratic Na­
tional Committee. 1990 - In
one of boxing's greate t upsets,
James "Buster" Dougla KOed
Mike Ty on to become world
heavyweight champion. 1927 -
,Leontyne Prlce, opera Singer,
wa bornin Mississippi. She
made her debut at the San Fran­
cisco Opera in 1957, and has
since performed in the world's
great opera houses. Price was
awarded the Presidential Medal
of Freedom in 1964, and opene�
the- New York Metropolitan
Opera's new home at Lincoln
Center in 1966.
Which Black American coun­
�selled President Lincoln during
the Civil War?
FEBRUARY 11, 1906 -
Josh' White, folk song singer,
was born. 1990 - Nelson Man­
dela was released from prison
after 27 years. 1961 - Robert
. Weaver became administator of
Housing and Home Finance'
Agency. 1988 - Rogeriee
Thmpson became the first Black
woman 'appointed to a state
judgeship in Rhode Island.
Thompson, a 1973 Brown
graduate. said in taking her oath
of office: "I think that it is cer­
ta-inly a privilege. I hope 'that I
won't be the only one for long.
I hope that I won't· be, the last
one."
WhQ is the earliest known
Black poet inthe United States?
FEBRUARY , 12,
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY. 1934
- Bill Russell, basketball
player, was born. 1922 - the
Lincoln Memorial was dedi­
cated on May 30. However,
Black Americans in the rowd
were forced to stand on he
other side of the road, in the ,
own "special section" that was
far from the dedication plat­
form. 1926 - Dr. Carter G.
Woodson stinted "Negro His­
tory Week." 1909 - NAACP
founded in New York City.
Where is the first Black Con­
gregational Church in the US?
FEBRUARY 13, 1831 -
William Lloyd Garrison began
publishing The Liberator, and
founded the New England Anti-:
Slavery Society with only 13
member. By 1837, the or­
ganization had 70 committed
lecturer throughout the North.
1920 - Negro National
Ba eball League e tablished in
Kansas City. 1970 - Joseph L.
Searles became the first Black Armstrong on' the cornet. She
member of New York Stock Bx- was relea ed by Columbia in
change. ,926 - Roland (Ron) 1933, but two years later made
Je�r on, si' \1(a . 9� • I a . ngle ppcaranqe a. � _
-e ,... � .. : ,., e ic,k. y.., J I :rh. old
bou las'/irst official and paid Door, her- first and only ap-
governmtmtal posaiioii? #. "pearance on 52nd Street; A year·
FEBRUARY 14, later he died in a car crash- in
VALENTINE'S DAY, 1972 - Mississippi. Today Bessie is
The WaShington, D.C. home of regarded as one of the great
Frederick Douglas sis designed blues legends, and her mu ic is
at national landmark. 1760 - a staple at blues festivals
Richard Allen, A.M.E. Church na tionw ide. In 1987 alone,
founder, was born.· there were 26' such festivals
,Wha,t i th� per capital in- held between.May and Septem ..
come In the stand nation of ber,
Barbadot!s?, . Did Black Latin-Americans
FEBRUARY 15; 1965. - Nat play professional baseball
King Cole, singer and pianist, before Jackie Robinsonin the
died. 1915 - Taft Jordan, trum- US?
peter, was born.
Who is believed to have made
the first clock in America with ANSWERS TO BLACK
domestic parts? HISTORY QUESTIONS
FEBRUARY 16, 1826 - February 1q - Fredertck
The Liberia Herald, first Douglass.
newspape r pri nred 'in Africa, 11 th - Phillis Wheatley.
published by C.L. Force of Bos- 12th - New Haven, Ct. Dix-
ton. 1916 - William (Bill) well Avenue Congregational
Doggett, organist, wa born. Church.
1923 - The great Bessie Smith l�th - Federal Mar hal,
recorded Alberta Hunter's District, of COlumbia. Ap ..
Down-Hearted Blues. It was her pointed by President Hayes in
first recording, and sold over 1877.
7 ,000 copies. During the next -. 14th - About $3,000 annual-
, ten years, she recorded 180 Iy. ,
sides for Columbia Records, In- - 15th - Benjamin Banneker
eluding Tain't Nobody's Bizness with all domestic parts. Ben-,
if I Do, 'Baby, Won.'t You Please jamin Franklin made a clock.
Come Home, and W.C. Handy's earlier with imported part.
St. Louis Blues, featuring Louis 16th - No, they did not.
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Hooks. said it i a duty to
"raise questions as to what type
of America these men and
women (in the Persian Gulf)
will return to.
"Will it be an America in
which people can find jobs
paying.Iivable wage ?
"Will it be an America where
alternatives have been devised
to address the shameful fact
that our nation proportionate­
ly imprisons more people than
South Africa, Russia or all the
nations of Europe and Asia?
"Will it be an Americ where
small banks are permitted to
go down the drain, while the
government saves large
banks?" Hooks asked, in an ap­
parent reference to the failed
Freedom National Bank in
Harlem.
"Will it be an America where
the war on drug ha become a
real war and not a joke?
"Will it be an America where
equal opportunity is a reality
and where code words such a� •
'quotas' are no longer used to :
thwart the legitimate objective
of insuring fair play in the work .
place?" Hooks asked in his·
series of question.
President Bush addressed .
none of these' concerns in his
State of the Union speech
Hooks said. '
The power to overcome.
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