JENNIFER HOLLIDAY TO FIGHT INFANT MORTALITY -
Recording star Jennifer Holliday will b the featured p rformer
at Wayne County's annual Mot,her Day Benefit Gospel
Extravaganza, according to Executive Edward H. McNamara. The
concert will be held at 7pm, May 11, 1992 at the Music Hall, 350
Madl.on Av In downtown Detroit It will conclude a week-long
serl s of activitie and m dia coverage de igned to ncourage
xpectant and recent mothers to eek early prenatal care and
post n tal care. AI 0 performing at the event will be uch go pel
'.Ingers as Christian Persuasion, The Seco,nd Ebenezer
Hallelujah Choru (under the dlr,ection of Rev. Edgar Vann, Jr.),
Velma Willis and Rev. Jame Moore. Call 224-7204 or 467-3400.
A. brief hi tory
of Mother' Day
mothers, Miss Ann M. Jarvis
started Mother's Day in 1907.
Jarvis arranged for a special
mother's church service and
asked all those attending to wear
white carnations. She also
inaugurated a letter writing
campaign to gain support for her
project. This first service really
honored Anna's mother, rather
than all mothers, but her idea took
root.
Aspects of the modern day
observance of Mother'S Day date
to prehistoric times. Ancient
civilizations celebrated spring
festivals, dedicated to mother
goddesses, especially Cybele.
By 250 B.C. the Romans had
adapted this rite to a three day
religious ritual, called Hirlaria,
honoring the feminine principle
of life.
More closely related to
creating the present Mother'S
Day is 'Mothering Sunday' or
'Mid-Lent Sunday' ob erved
since the 17th century on the 4th
Sunday of Lent. The Mother
Church was honored as each
Christian visited the church of his
own baptism.
In England apprentices and
servants returned to their homes
with a small gift or a 'mothering
cake' and a no egay of wild
flowers for their mothers. This
custom persisted into the early
19th century. It met its demise
during the Industrial Revolution.
Concerned for all . neglected
RVIC mul tiplied the
following year; by 1911 every
state celebrated Mother's Day.
On May 9, 1914 President
Woodrow Wilson issued the first
Mother'S Day Proclamation,
designating the econd Sunday in
may as Mother's Day. Each year
a similar proclamation has been
issued by the President directing
that the flag by flown from all
govemmentbuildings 'as a public
expression of our love and
reverence for the mothers of our
country.'
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By KASCENE BARKS
SUNDAY,
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Racial Justice Workers to be
honored - Two "dreamers of
wild and wonderful dreams for
our WOrld, • Joanette Nitz, OP and
Tom Fentin, will be honored at the
frfth annual Testimonial Dinner
sponsored by GroundwOrk for a
Just World, to be held at St.
Maron's, 5:30pm. Dinner tickets
are $18 at door. For information
and reservations, call
Groundwot k (313-822-2055) or
(in MI) 1-800-292-5861.
MONDAY, MAY 4
� Language Classes - Become
bilingualf Speak Japanese to
your Nissanl Order Ie diner en
francais ou en espangnol. Learn
Arabic and explore the Mideast!
Arabic, Japanese, French and
Spanish will be taught at the
International Institute beginning
May 4, for 13 weeks from 6-9prri
weekly. There are no grades or
credit, but students will learn
conversation and basic grammar
from fluent speaking teachers.
(871-8600).
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I WEDNESDAY,
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Travel/Tourism Career
Workshop - Explore the
possibilities of working in the
airline industry. a travel agency,
cruise ship lines, car rental chains
or resorts. American Education
Center, 26075 Woodward Ave (at
101/2 MI) Huntington Woods, MI
48070. 7pm. Limited seating,
R.S.V.P. 1-800-272-5522.
United Methodist Church, 16241
Joslyn in Highland Park 7pm.
Donation: 10 (tax deductible)
Host Pastor: Rev. Kenneth L.
Whyte) (868-1946).
� The main lobby of the Flint City
Hall will be the showcase for the
winners of the "Young Artist
Today!" exhibit which was held
recently at the Flint Public
Ubrary. The City Hall exhibit will
be open during regular business
hours (8am-5pm. Mon-Fri) from
May 8-15. (238-ARTS).
�T_H_U_R_S_D_A_Y-,-, _M_A_Y_7___,1 L-I _S_A_T_U_R_D_A_Y-,-' _M_A_Y_9�
� Tavy Stone Fashion Library­
The library is a non-circulating
research facility, and our holdings
include books, periodicals,
slides, videos and clippings
covering all areas of fashion.
Profiles of designers and their
work, historical costumes" the
sociological meaning of clothes
and the business aspects of
fashion are just a few of the topics
included. The library also
presents special events and
guest lecturers from the fashion
world. Come in and cheCk us out!
Open Wed. & Thurs., 11 am to
4pm Fri. 11am-2pm.
(31 �/832-0844).
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� Mike U"y, a protessional artist
and art instructor at Kearsley HS
in Flint, will be exhibiting his
humorous, colorful drawings at
the Greater Flint Arts Council
May 5-29, with an opening
reception Fri, May 8, from 6-8pm.
By CHARLES E. BELLE
"Must reading for every police
officer, medical examiner, crime
scene technician, or others
concerned with group
identification and personal safety,"
-is what it says on the back cover of
STREET SIGNS, a book by senior
crime scene analyst, Mark S.
Dunston. The "personal safety"
. did the trick for me. "Stay Alert,
Stay Informed, Stay Alive,"
announcement kept my attention.
A heavil y researched book upon
which a 27-minute video is also
available for school teachers,
probation officers, parents or
concerned community groups.
Getting you started on the righteous
path, Philipians 1:28, "In no way be
alarmed by your opponents -
which i a sign of destruction for
them .v.." is Dunston's opening
dictation. Discovering who and
where the enemy is located is a
smart move toward safety for those
who walk the streets or sell to
strangers.
Spotting those who commit
crimes in your community before
the next assault is what Street Signs
tells innocent people based on
knowledgeable police work with
the help of members, of the Chicago
and Denver Police Department,
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Sheritrs Department, and the FBI
Academy, to name a few.
Dunston discovered clues to
criminals' for "crude renderings"
on walls and half-naked bodies.
Big city gangs create "cave
drawings" which have been done
by hardened criminals for
centuries. This book has a
"bibliography" of symbols , graffiti,
and tattoo to alert you in large or
small citie to the presence of
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� The Highland Park Family
YMCA proudly presents
"lnvest-ln-Youth" ... lf we don't
take the time now Campaign! A
Pre-Mothers Day Gospel Festival
featuring many Detroit-area
church choirs. Berea St. Paul's
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"FAMOU COACHMAN"
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� Mothers Day Gift - Create a
'flowery gift for mother on her day,
Ages: 6-12 Fee $3. Detroit
Historical Museum, 5401
Woodward. Wed-Sun
9:30am�5pm (833-1805),
� Julian Bond will be the honored
guest speaker at the 10th
Anniversary Celebration of the
Nuclear Weapons Freeze
Campaign, part of the Michigan
SANE/FREEZE Annual
Membership Meeting at the
International Institute, 111 E
Kirby, Detroit. Reception w/Bond
begins at 5:30pm, dinner at 7pm
and the program at 8pm.
Reservations are required for
dinner. To order tickets, or for
information (548-3920).
CLASS REUNIONS
� Commerce & E. Commerce
HS's of DetrOit, MI. Classes of
1950, 1951, 1952 & 1953. '
Tentative Date: Nov. 7, 1992.
Call: (313/746-9643).
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Mackenz e Class Reunion -
Classes of 1951, 1952 & 1953.
Tentative date: Oct. 1992
Information: (9746-9643).
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gangsters,
GANG GRAFFITI found on
city streets,' citing their territory,
action to be taken against one
another, include the signs of
African-tmerican "drug dealers,"
Aryan Brotherhood "skinheads,"
Mexican "mafia " (or no one gets
out), and Fidel Castro's "scum"
Cuban "executioner" (no remorse
or emotion) are diagrammed in the
book. Besides "crips" and
ABRAMS
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the innovative "In the Groove." He
was so enthusiastic about trying
something different that there are
two versions of this unbelievable,
hypnotizing track. As a constituent
of Scotti Bros' Acid Jazz label, he
took the liberty of including an Acid
Jazz version and an untouched vocal
version. The instrumental is a tex­
tured groove that's chock full of
'piano tinkling and bass that will
move your hips for you. The vocal
version, which appropriately, close
the album is Colonel Abrams' debut
at scatting. '
. Of "In the Groove", the album's
magnum track, he ays,"1 want to get
a track in the album that was a real
strong groove ... not omething that
you could just pat your feet to.
That's why I put in female vocals.
Something that makes you feel good.
It puts me in a good mood."
Speaking of a good mood, this
album will surely put you in one.
With fun array of uptempo dance
tracks balanced by strong love bal­
lads that will make anyone swoon, he
ays-of the release, "people need to
buy this album because this i the
kind of music people ne� to Ii ten
"bloods" from California, there are
others to be recognized.
Being behind bars does not
prevent the spread of such
outlawed organizations. The
Black Guerilla family with its ties
to the nuestra familia is operative in
and out tf prison.
People on the streets are more
aware of the actions tf folk street
gangs like Black Gangster,
Disciples, Latin Jivers, Latin,
Disciples, and Spanish Cobras.
to; a combination music and lyrics to
really feel the real love that people
should have for one another. That's
why I'm glad the album i called
About Romance. Love tretches to
� SPECIAL SUMMER
WORKSHOPS - May thru
September any organized group
of fifteen or more may reserve a
Special Workshop. These
workshops are: Ice Cream
SOCial, Candle Making and
Colonial Kitchen. Times are
flexible. Video taping available.
Call WatterWeaver at (833-1263)
for info and reservations. Ages:
5 & up Fee: $2 per child.
� COLONIAL BI THDAY
PARTY - Celebrate your child's
birthday with old-fashioned ice
cream and colonial games. The
group must consist of fifteen or
more children. Video taping is
also available. Call Walter
Weaver at (833-1263) for further
information & reservations.
Ages: All Fee: $5 (adults free).
Detroit Historical Museum, 5401
Woodward (833-1805)
� HISTORIC FORT WAYNE -
Historic Fort Wayne is available
for meetings, social function ,
and membership events for
Detroit Historical Department
support organizations. (833-1419
or 297-9363).
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EXHIBIT
� Exhibit commemorating the
1 OOth anniversary of the death of
Walt Whitman featuring first
editions, manuscripts, &
photographs. Main l-ibrary (Rare
'Book Rm) Tues-Sat., 1-5pm.
. May 3-23,1992. Call (833-1476)
for information.
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HISTORY, 301 Frederick
Douglas, Detroit. (833-9800).
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Grand Blvd. (871-0234).
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(867-0091).
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to know. It's coming from the heart.
There' no limitation in this album,
it's all real.
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