…VOL XIV NO.13 FEBRUARY 19 - 25.1992 orr-One month go t Corinthian Baptist Church, th Chica 0, Dlinoi Living Light Outre ch nlstrie founder and director, everend Bob 'eeden, deli red powerful m ge to Detroit. To parap and conceptualize what Reverend Weeden d, the rebuilding of Detroit i not the job of the city, tate or federal governments. 1be job i a community job and the burden of fulfilling that need OTT' , t uarely on the houlde ...…
…WORLD/NATION which re trict e trans ml of de e pending to 0 dom tic programs m [or portion 0 our citi ; th ucation well-bel of our citize reh bilitation of our fras tru ture ••• " Speakin t the titut and later t the U.S. Conference 0 Mayor, I 0 meeting in Wa hington, J c on urged the poll tical leade to help In' crease voter participation by 2S percent in 50 major citi by re . teling nine million more voters in 1992. Also urgi...…
…F BRUARY 1 2. 2 Some move y little R-E- S-P-E-C T from Areth Franklin would go Ion y, would a 6 chec for uling her furni ture. Gro e Point Moving Com pany pre ident John Steininger aid hi company been trying for months to get th Queen of Soul to p y for wor it performed for her July 18 and 25. "We've even gotten a judge ment against her is mall claims court, but she has totally ignored it," Steininger aid. Franklin' attorne...…
…p I t. 12858 WOODWARD - Highland Park 865·5220 IT 0 BEL inev I t- in why ome roup 0 Ituden perform differently than others - or why ome tuden per form better in de lin ith dif ferent ituations. Thi would help 11 tuden , h believe. Harper emph ized paren could aid young people in think ing by king them que tlo not only about their cfioolwork, but L HARPER, head of the TV programs we11. Highl nd Park Curriculum "They hould '...…
…"I KNOW where you are cnmingfrom, girtfrieoo," Wichita . d. "But what worries me . MlrtCim." "Mort Crim?" Si ter Pearl responded. "What doe that Cllannel Four SIrOOtperson have ., do with Doctor Death?" "More than you might think, " Wichita rq>lied. "Or haven't you heard bout Crim' 'common aiminal' comment?" "Yeah! I lard that comment," Bessie said. "And I woI¥1ered why some journalists, including many Blades, � erm 'objec tiv...…
…Parents plan scholarship banquet By FLODEAN S. RIGGS sr." Writ., Detroit Public Schools students who have high hopes of going on to college, but are falling hort on funds can look forward to March 13. That is when the Parents High School Scholarship Committee plans to sponsor the Eighth Annual Benefit Banquet at Mercy College Conference Center. Dennis Archer former Michigan Supreme Court Justice is scheduled as keynote speaker....…
…This Week In Black History u 1 M two nationally.known Blocks who owned ucceMfad bus' in tM Iy 1800s. FEB UARY 21, 1965 - w inated in York, N.Y. 1905 - Dr. • abrl tlrst Bl c to serve on the Atomic Energy Commission, born. 1966 rt W ver became the fillt Bl cabinet member �rofF.nnD.1933- lmo (Eo W )'Dlo ), pianist, born. Are there common Jcinships between most Caribbean peop� and Blaclc Americans ? FEBRUARY 22, WASHINGTON'S ...…
…I ' VIEWS OPINIONS LA 00 U I EDITORAL lchl p r h n • I What do Benton Harbor, Highland Park, Muskegon Heights and Detroit have in common? They are the four most di tressed cities in the state, according to the Michigan Department of Commerce. That they are all predominantly African American is no ccident. Redlined by the banks, dispo e ed by both political parties, abandoned by commerce and industry and cash strapped, these cit...…
…By on 0 U.s. �me Cburtml by the inaction otheU.S. �- soon to be tho nds - of �I� win fled tim rounDy in o political pe . n the<Mrthrowo the dermaatica1- ly elected pre ident, Jean Ber1rmJ-Aris· oow being sentbeck. There are repo the retur- nees are � pmtogr8phcd aOO finFprinrd by "security forces" -a eupmnism for the right wing fanatics respo ible for the anti Aristide roup. WHILE INSISTING that they are woddng behiOO thcscer...…
…continu d from p_ 9 A-7 o HO P D to being "a man of God," aid everyone could not do w t he i doing. Rev. Weeden i building a mini - try that from every indication is one of love. He giv of his time and resources to th n edy. And where m ny might 11 donated items and either profit directly or indirectly, he ay , "God aid feed the hungry and cloth the naked." "I haven't taken 0 dime out of thi mini try," he aid. Jame W. oung owns A...…
…ENTERTAINMENT , BRIEFS 'I t believe it w com- bi tion of all th bove. Yet, for y , people blamed dru for the problem that h dowed the ucce e of Richard Pryor, however m ny who kne him, Y that when the dru topped, the problem w till there, 0 en de crib- ing him lf-d tractive. Having been in hi pre ence on numerou oc c ions, (Li a Collins), I'd have to agree. You could it in his behavior, in the people h urrounded himself with...…
…, CALENDAR OF EVENTS VV dn d y,F b.19 Open Forum ith Dave Bing, pre ented by NAACP Young Adu Committee, 5:SQ-8:30pm, Mu eum of African American Hi ory,301 Frederick Douglass, Detroit. Free. The Children's Library presents the winners of their annual • African American I Most Admire· essay contest, 7pm, Friend Auditorium, Detroit Public Ubrary, 5201 Woodward. Free admission. ' Film: -Matewan, - 7pm� University of Center Kiva, U...…
…expectin more; I think Bri ezpectin ore. UWe came in with the ttitude ted a chance to win, e did have chance to win. I think t' the ey ere, ing you ve th chance. " Team leader J me Hickey, member of the U.S. four-man teams in 1 d '72, dmitted that e co ching might have expected too much out 0 Walker in hi Olym pic debut. But he immediately tab H hed high expect tio for the four-man competition, in which Walker will erve brakema...…
…yor Emm Hull d tbe com ion came to decision to undo th combining of th two depart men beca e they were concerned bout the police nd fire dep rt men. TH COMMI lONERS who originall y voted to merge the two departments were defeated in I t November' election, except Com mi ioner Hershel McKenzie. He abstained on inding the merger. "We hope to negotiate with the unions and be consi tant in making the change for the police nd fire...…
…"TH T UG L continu ," Breeding ald. "The ongoing b ttl be tween the NAACP, ci m and dl crimination re log to D vid repeatedly challenging Go1l th with lin hot and a tiny pebble," he concluded. Breedin 0 noted that the wor of the NAACP can be m de more effective If a few Informed, com "'_.'�'".",,.TLY, there are 35,000 clive NAACP mitted people could be employed on a full-time b i to guide and coordinate the local uni . MCC ho t Ea...…
…BUSINESS/FINANCE • • count. If you w nt to ensure h t n et y with n intended don e, n you m e the ift to th t pe on only," y Jennifer Ro , n 10 ttomey. ttle II cl I Before a penny chang n, both ide hould gree on the tot I mount involved, the purpo of the transaction, how long the money will be needed, whether it' 10 n or gift. Also decide on the rate of inter est, repayment terms, collateral nd what happens if the loan can't...…
…I ACT, brea tmilk I the orld' mot sophisticated food, y UNICEF. It' so nutritionally com plete that an infant normally needs no other food or drink for the first four to six months of Ufe. It hygienic and inexpe ive. It im munizes infants gainst pregnancy. And it reduces the ris of bre t and ovarian cancer. Apart from being Inferior In quality, powdered milk mixes badly with poverty. Without enough money to buy adequate quantiti...…
…RELIGION I While denomin tion I agencies historically have been ctive in e - tablishing ho pital and other care f cilities in thi country and abroad, little was known of such health work by individual congregations. "We were surprised that so many are doing that sort of thing," aid Karen Collins, th council's program director for health and justice. "What they're doing is not neces- arily running clinics, but in other way they ar...…
…ad 'wuvq.rn 'UJJm 'euoog W 'lanor 'o.lJ1O 'cnw>taa ·poog 'uBtvS 'uolaw UJtoW 'uoltnO 'al>lo)(s :-1lJIlliIJo... --"'IIlIlllWS or boL one PLAC DCJMWBEUP S POAAROTBA C EIOCEEGRO S E R I S K 0"0 R K C TALONNLNA M K N ElY L lOR P NOIOUNLAT M AAERAIONN S LIT LAM E A I B B A'O NNE N D 81 AHSWEB& • lick Willi 870783 0902179 b&'&' 418321 b��' 993423 897411 0444633' Fair Housing OpensDoo Uoso�of� and etopment Not all sig...…
…RI G 0 brothers and i ters place me in the role of a econd moth r. I am th pre ident of th cl of 1 3, a choir director, and a lead vocali t. Good qualities of leadership are what it takes to stress Black hi tory' excellence. Second, I am bles ed with a posi tive attitude. Thi attitude will help m achieve ucce . There have been many things that could have hindered me. For example, the tragic death of my cto t sister. It took two y...…
…FAIR Study: - I ightlinel racist, conservative . The media watch grou p, FAIR, issued the results of its study: "Are You on the Nightline Guest List? - An Analysis Of 40 Months Of Nightline Programming." The 45- page report con cludes that one's lilcelihood of appearing on ightline's guest list is enhanced by being a white, make member ot the govern - - ment, military or corporate es tablishment. The study found that certain ...…
…EI of adaga car ha uled pr . ntial electio in the island nation for .. "' ...... -..12. Three men have announced their candidacies: o . run t the h d of the ruling Arema , erome oj Razanabahiny, 0 will represent the coali . on Vo jyNITM party; and onja leona of the MOID:·una Party. Pres' dent Didier Ratsir is e pected to be re-e cted p' e fonnidab opposition. Group Und r Attack Four member of a group affiliated with the ruling Kenya ...…
…o I Pre-school v . Prj on ichigan faces off l410dean s. . Capilal News Servic« lANSING - Effectiveearly childhood education now, or correctional services later: That's the crisis confronting the futures of Michigan's young dis advantaged children. Pre-school vs. Prison is the dilemma, agreed Gumecindo Salas, a State Board of Educa tion member. The board and many Michigan educators and legislators agree that to insure Michig...…
…OPINIONI COMMENTARY' LEITERS, EDITORIALS IT�A PEeR .... ! 60T/T wrrrl �AK-q.1; SEMI-AuroMAnC, 10 ROONp, GAS OP6RAT6l? MIUTARfrJ ASSAULT RtFl"i,,, .. This e in African Am�rican history: ebruary l� - Willi o y" Robi on, inger, ongwriter and prod , born 1940. February 20 - J.. em i patented air ship invention, 1900. February 21 - Dr. amu rit, fir t BI ck to serve on the Atomic Energy Commis sion, born 190 . Februarv 22 - Juli...…
…Proclaiming an ByRo D . February 21, 1965 EI Hajj, Malik EI Shabazz, Malcolm X was assasiaated in the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York .. Born in 1925 n Omaha, Nebraska as Malcolm Little, 1990 will mark the twenty-fifth memoria year of his assasina tion, and Malcolm's sixty-ruth birthday. We should begin to build a movement now to make 1990 the year to affirm May 19, as a major African-American Holiday. Not a government or...…
…HIGHLAND PARK FOCUS s. ilda anee, Physical Education Instructor/Senior Citizens Co munity Coor din tor ays, these enior citizens h been doing an e - cell nt job in ping seniors in- I volved in the Highland Par Community College, "Com munity Education Program." Dr. Com rHeathmandDr. C enee tone shared some of their experi nces regarding the struggle high school and col ege students. Dr. Heath read poems to the en' or citizens ...…
…Highland Park woman receives. I a ard at anniversary Wanda McPherson first began working at Detroit Os teopathic Hospital as a dietary aide on May 5, 1969. After 20 years in the Food and Nutrition Services Department she can easily say that it "feels like fami ly here." Her years of dedication are one of the reasons she was named the January Employee of the Month at DOH, 12523 Third Avenue, Highland Park. When asked about why ...…
…HIGHLAND PARK FOCUS ..,..,1IU.IoI.o DeAndre T rylo ,Jeseca Sorrell I Woodard r Eighth-gr ders: Vernice Archer, lCOIe Al'rington, Tif f ny Branch, Lynette Chipp, DuSha almmjn�, Michael Dougherty, Ann Marie Hines, Oct vious Horsley, Elaine Hughes, Tanya Jefferson, Mel vin Johnson, LaTony Lucas, Christopher ason, Uvon Mat tox, Dynit McCaskill, Davil elton, Chantel olden Semone oore, St ci� Moseley, Toni Petterson, Villi Prempe...…
…February 19-25 19�9 MICm�AN CmZE 9 HIGHLAND PARK FOCUS Jackson Scholarship Drive Continues The annual Harvey C. Jack so Jr., Memorial Scholarship Fund drive, conducted by the Highland Park School District with the support of the Mothers Club of Highland Park as co sponsor, continues through Feb. 28. The scholarship is named for Highland Park's first black professional employee. Jack son, a counselor and teacher, served the ...…
…o r , here school refinancing issue and . - didn't make it through," he said Short said, however, that everal bills the EA sup ported, including ones on es- retirem nt benefits and teacher certification, did pass the Legis lature in 1988. Every I gislative session has its pluses and minuses, he said "I think what you have to grade th m on . hether they take up the . es and work for them. In that fram of mind, I ould give t...…
…11 saSAD emorial for H.P. Reggie ckenzle I living, dead youth foundation died in 1988. gets state" By ROD Seigel H thi sh J owever, IS year, e em- grant to help DETROIT - Save Our Sons phasized the service will also be and I?au�ters (SOSAD),. � rejoycing over and "celebrating" teens · n school orgamzanon formed by. fa?,dlCs the young people who are still I o! teenagers who ,,:ere vicnms of alive. By ROD Seigel VIolence, ar holding a...…
…ODee: devIeoping their minds, bodies, personalities, and character. They need varied opportllnita to learn and to get to many different kinds of people. This will help them make plans Cor their future, find o they are, and Jearn how to behDe socially. YOUDg teeas need time to themselves. FJgUring out who you are means having some time aJonetothink. ' Young teens need to be nceded. They want a place in the world around them. They...…
…HUR H ei ve Id· II o e "Top' to be spo D on will wee ; include, Be Kind, Be An Ex- that . amI? Be Thankful, Be Ready ling that to pte an Answer, Be Holy, Be Doers, Be Steadfast, Be Trans- scripture is, formed, Be Strong and Be Ready. . . ister Channie Williams r" will give the summary. The public is invited to at tend Elder James Wilkins is the host pastor. A Spring Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, February 25 at I C...…
…February 19-25 1989 CHIGAN CmZE . P 15 aENTON HARBOR AREA NEV;S Enterprise Zone needs time, supporters slay By F1 s. said that enterprise zone ideas the program. The research Capital News &TVice . have proven effective in areas team, which was headed by LANSING - Michigan's around the country. But the Sheldon and Richard Elling enterprise zone program for r program takes some tim to from the University's Depart: I economically ailing ...…
…Singer, Shere Sisson, Jennifer Stringer, Kimberly Van Avery, Edwin Ward, Daryl White, ichelle Williams, Fredganol Wilson and Tessa Woodard Eleventh Grade Principal's List include; Kathleen Hutchin son, Elizabeth Karsen and Christi Weakley. Other eleventh grade honor roll students are: Angel Ash, Roshanda Banks, Latoya Bar low, Deetra Berry, Alicia Bick ham, Tijuana Bridgeman, Mar vin Bruin, Connie Buels, Ethel Burnett, Yabea...…
…ill a CD help for allege? \ By Joseph D. Jr. Q. I' like t9 ft for my Ut de girl eel ti good? J. SchaI Un s. A. CD's are an excellent choice. They are safe, secure IFDIC or FS. Lie backed ac counts. Please choose maturities of 6 to 18 months in length. Unless a phenomenal rate is available do Dot lock your money up beyond that point! Q. What kind of eeou uses the child's sodal security number. A. A. uniform gift to minors ...…
…- Awarded lowest bid for a . new front-end loader to Mac Donald achinery Company, South Bend, Indiana for the amount of $33,460.00. - Budget Amendment for the Fiscal Year 1988/89 for V General Funds. - Revenue Sharing Agree ment with the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and Downto n Development Authority (DDA). - Reorganizing the Utility Services Department, which in cludes changes in departmental personnel, increases ...…
…February 19-25 1989 MICHIGAN CITIZE Dear ric: I ju got fired Dear Eri to it However, you have no con- I just fired. My bo s 15 it's crete evidence that your boss is bee I I more th n -' a bigot. You have only a vague e n tim dId mi ed sense. Without specific ex- day • I know that I have amples of bias yo may be bias been te, but I think real I for your accusations. The best re on my b s fired me be-' explaination of why you were cau...…
…•• CLASSIFIED L Voted to hire atalyn G thright, Dorothy Umphrey & P u H rvey. ded contracts for con tructi n of th Collins Ave. & Ad ms St. terline to Yeri gton Constructi on Ce. in the unt 0 97,750.00, and the Broo field Farms Sanitary e r line 0 • Construc- tion Co. in the amount of 539,079.30. et February 21, 1 , the Hearin date to co ider grant ing Hi- peed Business Forms, Inc. Industrial Facilities Ex empti n Certifi...…
…a- I aimination in its midst" Continued from 1 . Asserting that the court may have imposed overly strigent cal program," standards on State and Local The study was conducted for governments, Conyers further FAIR by William Hoynes and observed that ·it may now be the David Croteau of the Boston time for Congress to step in to I College Sociology Department, ease the evidentiary burden and underwritten by grants facing these politicial e...…
…13 Com 17' eE123'Th 112 ry L. PAID ry to e fees 112 ary L. - 9:00PM - 9:00 P - 9:OOP afoersaid assesmeDl OTICE BY PERSO CLAI I G TITLE U DER TAX DEED To the Owner or Owners of any and U Inter ts in, or Liens upon the L nds herein Described: TAKE OTICE: Sale wa wfully m de of the foUowing described land for unpaid taxes on th t land, nd that the under signed has ti le to the land under t deed or deeds issued for the l...…
…February t -251989 MICHIG CLASSIFIED E NW Cor Lot 12 Morris ParktheE 123' th Sly to·Pt 24' W SE Cor Lot 12 . th W 93' th N1y to pob . . 11-03-5070-0012-00-6 . This Parcel is an improved residential Parcel AMOUNT PAID 12,887.41 T AXE'S FOR 1984 Amount necessary to redeem, $4,336.12 plus the fees of the Sheriff. TAX DEED HOLDER Brown Industries, Inc. & Mark Twain Bank 4901 Main Kansas City, M064112 SIGNATURE: Mary L. Montgom...…
…o by Highland Par teacher Ed Bell, 0 runs BeD Productions. Also featured in the program will be entertainer Terrence Forsythe, Brandyn Beatty, Wal- ter Lee Jones, male music group called e Word," a female group called "Adora . n and Prai e", and group of young people from Highland Par's Liberty School called onth, . th the theme, 0 "The Liberty Lions." We Got Over Yesterd Y;' Linda Beatty of Channel 20 Today, nd Tomorro ," held a...…
