THIS WEEK IN
BLACK HISTORY
In which yetJT was � first
Blae A�rican lawyer ad-
mitted to kgal bQ1'? What
. his ?
AUGUST 17,1849-
e Ibald Henry Grim e,
1 yer and Joumallst, born.
1845 - olin. , a John
Brown cohort, born. 1875
- J m H y
w the first BI Catholic
Bishop named in the U.S.
In which YMT did a BIDcIc
American woman first win solo
gold �t/Qls in international
olympics competition?
AUGUST 18, 1901 -
Harold J ekman, educator
and co-founder of the Harlem
Experimental Theater, was
born. 1859 -' Harriet
W '5 Our Nig was first
novel published by a .. Black
writer. 1841 - James M.
To d, politician/writer,
was born. 1912 - Historian
Carter Woodson received his
doctorate from Harvard.
WJaqe is there a mountain
pass in the u.s. named for a
Black guide and fur trader.
AUGUST 19, 1954 -
Ralph J. Bunche was named
undersecretary of the United
Nations. 1990
Mindbuilder's Positive Youth
Troupe (New York) became a
national model program for
youth initiatives when awarded
a grant from the Kellog Founda-
1913 - HarTy M of
mauD'US Bro1dalJl.QluaRM,
born. 1871 - Howard Univer­
sity established Law SchoOl.
Name tbe first person con­
tracted to perform solo singing
roles at the Metropolitan Opera
Association.
AUGUST 20, 1619 -
Twenty Black slaves arrived in
Jamestown, Va. 1900 - fred­
dy Moore, drummer, was born.
1881- uwis Latimer patents
first incandescent electric lamp
with carbon filament
Which Black churchman
compiled a hymn book and
wrote catechisms ?
AUGUST 21, 1904 - Wll­
Uam 'Count' Basle, orchesta
leader, was born. 1917 -
10,000 Blacks marched along
New York's Fifth Avenue to
protest lynchings.
Which was the first non­
Black cosmetics company to
have an interracial trade show?
AUGUST 22,1839 - Ben­
jamin Lw.andy,. colonist and.
abolitionist, died. 1934 -
Diana Sands, actress, was born.
1932 - Ed Tolan won gold
medals in 100 and 200 meter
dashes in the LA Olympics,
Who was the first'draftee in
World WQ1' One?
ANSWERS TO BLACK
HISTORY QUESTIONS
16th - MaconB. Allen, ad­
mitted to the Maine bar in 1844.
17th - Wilma Rudolph in
the 1960 International Olym­
pics, 100 and 200 meter dashes
(11.0 and 24.0 seconds respec­
tively). .
18th - The (James) Be­
ckwourth Pass is in the Sierra­
Nevada mountains, and is near
the Nevada-California 'state
lines.
19th - Robert McFerrin,
baritone. Father of Bobby Mc­
Ferrin; Marian Anderson, sang
first however, out of courtesy, in
The Masked Ball.
20th - Henry M. Turner.
21 -.Clairol.
22nd - Black, Leo
Pinkney, erial number 258,
Order No.1, on August 2, 1917.
DETROIT
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D - The Detroit area
Welf re ight Org niz tion
(WRO) continued pi eting Detroit
Edi on prote ting the cutoff of
electricity fur fa.mill ble to pay
their bill becau e of ocial
cutba
Those inte ted in particip ting
hould call (313) 868-3660 or (313)
831-1040.
"1bere tho of Edison
ellen who t thi moment are
wi thout electricity i,n their hom , "
a WRO pote person tared:
"Some are seniors, Most are poor."
WRO aid th t the people
involved are unable to pay, became
the Department of Social Services
topped vendor paymen Aprl11st
and "clients over the tate were
faced with bills in the tho of
dollars."
WRO STATES IT received
CommunltyVouth Exchange Program
Eddie Ellis and Marty Wilson recently attended United Genera­
tion Council Mate Responsibility Youth Retreat which was pon­
sored by New De roil. I nco Eddie and Marty are both Highland
Park Community High School students and active members of
United Generation Council. For more information regarding the
UGC Male Responsibility Program, please contact Rev. Joseph
G. Leavell, Sr. at 965-8828.
- Immediate withdr wal of
Edison's requ t for rat in
Simmo of Detroit Edi on . d
tbatwh nanumbero ocial ervice
recipients received rv cutb
or (as with former Gen r I
si tan recipients) the company
work d out positive payment plans
on a individual basis adapted to the
customers' usage of electricity and
income.
"There are all types of payment
programs, ways our custom IS can
remain on services" he said.
to Edison are:
- A moratorium balting Edison
CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Youth
try
program
• •
mini
plan
The youth ministry of Chapel Hill
Baptist Church will host a youth
week called "Youth & Young Adults
maturing spiritually in the grace and
knowledge of Jesus Christ."
From Friday, August 7th through
Saturday, August 15 activities will
be planned for all young people to
fello hip together.
Satudal A ..... ilSth irwill be
a c <) ing P Cn'lc. tLrs WIll conclude
the week with Fun, Games &
Refreshments at a site to be an­
nounced.
Chapel Hill reminds us that youth
is a state of mind so all young adults
from eight to one hundred eight years
of age are welcome. There is no
charge for any of the activities. In­
quiries are invited.
Chapel Hill is located at 5000 Joy
Rd (one block east of Grand River)
the 'phone number is 931-6805 or
931-6806.
Something to
sing about
Detroit is a mecca for gospel
music, that' why Thorn Apple Val­
ley is pleased to announce its 3rd
annual "Something to Sing About"
Gospel Cholr Celebration. This year,
Thorn Apple Valley will generously
donate all proceeds from the "Live
Celebration" to the Detroit Area
Agency on Aging "Meals on
Wheels" program.
The "Something to Sing About"
Gospel Choir Celebration is a talent
contest for both chuch and com­
munity choirs. There are two phas�s
of the competition. The first phase IS
the "Voting Process" which involves
generating votes by collecting Thorn
Apple Valley package labels or fill­
ing out 30 cards. The second phase
is the "U�e Celebration" on Satur­
day, August 15, 1992 at Orchestra
Hall in Detroit. The "Uve Celebra­
tion" Concert will spotlight the eight
officially registered church and com­
munity choirs that collected the most
votes. Tickets are $5.00.
The eight officially registrex:d
choirs collecting the most votes WIll
consist of two small congregaton
choirs, two medium congregati?n
choirs, two large congregation choirs
and two community choirs. Each
will perform and have the chance to
claim their share of more than
$15,000 in cash and prizes. Several
prominent go pel industry repre­
sentatives will act as the panel of
judges.
For more information call "Some­
thing to Sing About" Gospel Choir
Celebration Hotline at 1-800-289-
SONG.
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