o right of .. .., ,. ..... a�ru. k> , The pli) Ron Dellwns, 00 io rcpre- 'vc for the 40 percent B ,... _I_I - - _. BeJkrley, Qilifcma district wb:le the ren:.e �kl, nx:d to be rmre on t with national polling data on In acklitioo to their oommon ttxmcs of aimc, drug9 m1 alleviatingB poverty, Dcllurm d the pub' IS tlIlt, "Black Americam wo d be �r off \DIcr a Bill Clinrm Administra­ tion. HE SAID THAT wxk:r Oin­ k>n. Afiican Americans could ex­ pect mote government attention k> their edocational am employment along with higher visibility amongfedetal policy am deciWn- makers. • In contrast, Post Newspaper Group publisll:r, Tom Berkley, andJohn Holoman, publisll:rofthe Herald Dispatch, in Los Angeles, were openly sq>pOrtivc of soch alOOidates es Ross Perot aIXl Presi­ dent BUih. Also, many of the pub­ lisheJs' ncwspapelS 8Ie oovering the candidacies of African Arrencars Leoora f\llani am Ron Danie�. Berkley, a successful busine man and resident in Dellurm' district, � stakX1 that, "Ross Perot's cm1idacy OfIelS the nation's African�ricam an 0p­ portunity k> become significant players in the November electiom aNltoputinthe WtUteHo\.6eaman with m built-in agaimt full Blade participation in the land" In addition to politics, the 12 Blackpul>liftrs �ld WOl'ksOOp; ." Terry McMillan, auiOOr of "Waiting to Exhale;" Sister To Sater magazir¥: publisher Jamie Brown; 8(2)r Citk>n Davis; m1 scores of African Anaican cor­ porate leadels led discussions on equity fur Black women, Blacks and careers, banking respon­ sibilitira for Black communities, mvironmcntal racmn am striking the right balarx:e with the West Coast's emerging Asian com- rnmity. McMILlAN and Brown sbtsiCd the need for Black media k>aa:mi:ly�Bladcwona as full mI participating members of Black families and com­ munities. �males pli>� 20 per­ cent'd_ WCBPA newspapelS m1 oo-pli>lBh amther 40 percent. Dr. WilHam Lee, publisher eX 'The Observer Newspaper, in Sacramento, Qillfomia held a � on �lpq Blades k> gain a beta' woddng relationship with banlcs. He w heading the gro�'s eflbr1S to get banks on the West o.t k> live � k> the O>mmunity Rclatiom AI:t fur irMsting in dW­ adY8n1aged oommunitics. Lee said that the group's objectives are, "To increase home mortgage loans to the people that we serve by over 500 percent in the next four years. An official from the Japanese Embassy and a rep­ resentative from the Japan Pacific Re ource Network joined the newspaper pub­ lishers to discuss how African- and Asian­ Americans can develop better relationships into the future. Black publishers . an­ nounced that they are seeking to establish better com­ munication channels to avoid conflicts between the ethnic groups. The tatistics reported in the environment workshops revealed that health condi­ tions from pollution in the air and waste dumping are dis­ proportionately higher in Black and poor communities. . The discussions revealed that economic conditions, a lack of a strong pOlitical voice and institutional racism contribute to thi ituation for a large number of African Americans. BUSINESS, FINANCE S ylng No to th IRS As the tax law become more and more complic ted, the chance of making mi take become greater. But the IRS can make mi t kes, too. You m y get one of "tho e" let­ ters from the IRS, demanding penalty or extra tax payment. If you ANCIENT AFRICAN GAME ENJOYING NEW POPULARITY-lit Is more demanding and exciting than checkers, but not as complex or difficult ch " comments Irwin Gold, president of Games & GraphiCS, Inc. about the classic strategy board game that h been played In Africa and the Middle E for at least 3,000 years. This game can be played by.two people, or by two teams, on a board containing two rows of cup-like bins. Game pieces are placed in the bins, then systematically moved around the board. I The game retails for a�ut $25 and Is available at many toy, book, gift and museum shops and Other retail outlets. Managing Don tlon A king for You know you deserve higher p y, but how do you convince your Washington University seeks Black applicants for Ervin scholarships' ST LOUIS MO - Up to 10 of undergraduate study at full-tuition scholarships ,will be Washington University. Tuition awarded to talented college- for the 1992-93 school year is bound African American high $16,750. . school students next year The cholarships are awarded through the John B. Ervin on the basis of academic merit Scholarship Program at and community service. The Washington University in St. university will provide furthe� Loui . support to recipients who Washington University is demonstrate additional financial now accepting applications for need. The scholarships are the program, which was In- renewable each year, provided aurated in early 1987. To date, the students maintain a atisfac- 63 Ervin Scholars have enrolled tory academic record. at Washington University. _ To apply for the scholarships, The application deadline for students must: apply for fresh­ the 1993-94 academic year is man admission to Washington Jan. 15, 1993. Wa hington . University; submit an Brvin University established the merit- Scholars application; submit two based program in honor of Brvln, lettel1 of recommendation; and a nationally recognized Black write two original essays. Inter­ educator and former dean of the CIted persons may write to Jamea university' School of Continu- E. Mcleod, chairman of the John lng Education. B. Ervin Scholal1hip Commit- Under the scholarship pro- tee, at Campus Box 1089, gram, 10 Black freshman will Wuhington University, One . receive renewable scholarship BrOOkings Drive, St. Louis, MO of full tuition and an annual 63130-4899, or call 1-314-935- tlpend of $2,500 for four years 6800. HAROLD GARDN!R w • named general udltor of MCN Corporation, the holding company of Mlohlgan Con80lldated Ga. Company (MlohCon) and other natural gu related oompenl • In thl8 a.pecly. Gardner will be r epon81ble for reviewing the oper tlon nd 'prooedur relative to the companY. aooou",Ung eentrels, flnanolal 8tatementl, Itandarda at proper bull conduct and other r _ad ar • A native Detroft .... Gardner earned hi bachelor of erta degr .. from Michigan Stat University end hIa malter'a degree from Harvard BUlin I Sohool. A re81dent of Detro, Gardner 18 married end h two daughtera. Wh t re tho e loan omcers lookin for when you apply.for a loan? Your loan ppUcation giv the b ok officer certain b lc f e : how Ion you've lived at yoW' pre nt dd , length of employ­ ment in your current p itlon and, of course, income level. Next they cons der your credit report. Several companies peclal­ ize in compiling credit reports, and you can get a copy of your record by Wh II ,. Date changed for minority business owners to receive awards lANSING, MI - Awards will be presented to Michigan's outstand­ ing minority busin owners at the 17th annual awards reception Mon­ day, Nov. 9, 6 p.m at Mercy Col­ lege, 8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, rather than Monday; Nov. 2, ;'s Originally scheduled. Young minority entrepreneurs, traditional business people and those who have been in business for at least 40 years will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the minority busine s community. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Commerce, Minority Buslne Enterprise, the award reception conc.1udes monthlong activitie which took place throughout the tate in recog­ nition of Minority Business Month'. For more information about the upcoming event, call Delbert Gray or Lolita Welch, 313-2S6-1m. No sensible person leav�s a stream to drink from a pool. ... -- .. " Loo For req tin It from t com ny. (Credit reportin comp ni ill char I ee unle you've been ntly turned do or credit.) Your report contai inform on on your debt le 1, includin credit CI and n 1 , ell payment records on monthly bill . One urpri In f ct: credit card accoun re lgured though you've charged Up to the limit on every one. The b nk regards poten­ tial debt the me ctual debt But even the bank can't tally credit accounts you've closed. So if you've p d off a card and don't plan on using it again, close, the ccount. n CMrl Roa u tIw hot, o/IM IWIIIitM­ tilly ."uMCIII.fl ,1IIio pro. -rOW' P.r­ HIUIl pu...-, • IIIttl ."w". of TIN a.It 0/ YDeII' P.nDNll pu.-.c.. TAKE THE INITIATIVE AND YOU CAN 'OWN YOUR OWN HOME Has buying_ home or reAnanclng.the one you own always seemed like something out of your reach? . D