….. . I Vi Thc • ft. Sbelll .... 'd. associate minister of the h church will beiDa the mesaaae Wor hop on Procr What to Do" ST. JOSEPH - Child nd Family services of uth ern Michigan, Inc. announces l 81 ck ehurehe to Id· n high blood pr Or ere nn nd ducatlon High blood pre sure is a major ca of heart tt ck, kid- ney failure, and troke and is . particularly prevalent among Blac . That's why Black chur ches around the coun...…
…II In and About Muskegon 'a \ \ …
…AprIl 3-9, 1 Advocate for the elderly is repayi 9 deb By KrIstin Hay SOlTIll HAYEN - "I owe my life to the elderly, says 84-year old Josephine Morgan of Covert. "They &aYe me ck my 1!� " we. For the 15 years, Morgan has been repaying that debt. She's an dvocate for the e der ly," aid Jame Thompson, director of Title V d Senior Emp oyment t the Area Agen cy on Aging. She m es an im p ct herever he goe ., he dded Morgan is ...…
…Martin Co., P.C., Certified Public Accountants. He' a cur ren member and p t chairman of the Oa land County Economic Development Cor poration and president of the Oakland County Develop- ment T Force .: Olivarez-Mason is the execu tive director of the Michigan State Commission on Spanish Speaking Affirs. &he is on the board of directors of the Nation al Association for Human Rights Wor ers. I Wor ing in coordin tion with t...…
…'BUSI Overca ATLANTA -- From his f hionable ·ffice ov rlooking the tangle of traffic :avelin, Atlanta' fr e ay Marshall reOects on a journey of a dif eren sort -- t e mile tone that he nd 0 r Black Americans ve lOved p t durin, the I t 60 years. A yopn ter, Ba dreamed of eing doctor. When a draft notice rter interrupted his plans, he t hi : h on becomin an Army general, ut that never happened, either. In cead, he helped manage ...…
…�o both lea.snaes. �Ju1y17, 1947, theSt. Louis Bro - tod y' gener tion kn the Bro the Bal- timore Orioles - brought up H n Thom POD, ho was released after the cason and . ed fame after e joined the e Yor Giants here he, onte Irvin d Willie Ma be- e the fir tall-Black outfiel in [or league . ory. . T 0 d ys after Thompson joined th team, illard Brown dded to the Bro • roster. He relea ed along with Thompson but, unli e Thomp o...…
…Lake Micbipn.�,�: obtaiDCd by coatacting Director top Harbor, MICh.�.D, wdl of Physicat Plant Services at receaye sealtd bid f.O! (616) 927-3571, ext. 311. capaators UDti1 2 p.m. 0 April n. AtIlt. 1, 1988. Specifications may be ord Puzzle Our Profusiotull StIl/! Is F.r:pecting Your CIllI (616)926-7271 A Harbor, MI 49012 ACIl I.Fem hOIW I. erry I. inter hid 12.Ba m. chamber lJ. oAk r 14. afro- 15.LoaMd 1 . Feuib .1. Inundat...…
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…Get ready-jobs opening in corrections P, Page 7 Z STATE'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY" "SER VING THE VOL. IX NO. 22 ighla d se the building at 13745-53 Woodward which houses their buiness. • Councilmen Comer Heath, III, and Frank Ross, Sr., disagreed with Scott that their positions were based on sex. The city recommended that the owner of Dicksons Grand Bible & Bookstore, 13743 Wood ard, be allow ed to pay 50 percent ( 7...…
…IL 2 - AY 2, 1 7 - , • all, W hingto n the majority v hind him d t days of "Council W " are During ph , and n dditional mil . n for future development. The m yor id th mu urn' ne loc tion at 301 Frederi Dou de igned and built by B1 c: ims-V mer and ci te architect and J Gough Con ruction Com- p y, builder. e mu rn ill open ith an exhibit of ichigan hero 1 0-1870 involved in the Railroad ti- 0, rve need fncan- eric an a...…
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 26 - AY 2, 1987 3 With a little love, a lot can happen ancy, 11, and Joshua, 10, sister and brother were abu d when they were toddlers. For veral years they were shuffled among relatives and foster homes and longed for affection and permanence in their lives. Today, they are happy, enthu '- tic children who share a thir t for the history inherent in downtown Philadelphia. ancy, thought to be mildly men...…
…7 In and About Benton Harbor …
…THE ICHIGAN CITIZ�N APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 1917 5 in and About Benton Harbor o rame BENTO HARBOR - Vale dictorian and Salutatorian honors ere named along with the balance of the top ten niors at Benton Harbor High School, according to Jame Rutter, principal at the high school. Lorraine Smith was named mith LEGAL OTICE BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES FOR SALE B nton Charter Township will sell the followl Town ship prop rti s...…
…'/ OPINIQN Art i yne County Comrni- on rs, elected om ial et re dy - 0 h ve m cre tivity in all of your/our county pr ram. e, the i your con ituency, are a ing- h the you done for us I tely? …
…APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 1917 THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN 7 In and About Muskegon Get eady-· obs opening ith two n correctional f cilitie scheduled for construc tion in the u egon area, it i expected that jobs in the corr ctl n field could triple within th next year. ccordin to Ted Faber, pro gram coordin tor, and for eleven ye r member of the Criminal Ju ice faculty at u egon Community College, anyone hoping for position in any of th ne ...…
…7 ichael and Dorene Briggs, General anagers of Dicksons; The Reverend Leonard Ga , Pas or Zion Evangelistic Temp e: Donald C. Wanner, President of Dicksons. V CE T S R CCOBO 0 I VEST'GATtONS SECURITY GUARDS BODY GUARD SERVICE .254·4400 BUSI ESS & RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS …
…APRIL 26 - AY 2,1987 THE ICHIGAN CITIZEN 9 ush ban on South A • lean diamonds IS - Diamonds are not forever. .. ys Rep. Mervyn Dy mally who' pushing to ban South frican-imported dia monds in the United States. The California lawmaker, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus CB ), says the propo d amendment to the Antiapartheid Act is aimed at addre ing South Africa's plun- 'der of mineral-rich amib 'a, the neighborin...…
…d will oss the The o. invited ip ttend. ount Zion Church of God in Chri 188 u egon Avenue Phon 722-6765 REV. G. . BE ETT SUPT. USKEGO OIST TRAL U [TED Church Se (Do to IIsj � Pone: 722-6545 Dr. Lynn De ev.Jerry H S-YiCJ�. • • • • • • •• :)0 Seco d Bap · st Church 600 Lynch Benton Harbor, I 49022 616/926-8191 REV. DONALD ADKINS Pastor ':25 a.m •••••• Sunday Sc 0 10:4 a.m •••• Mornln Wonh p 7-1 p.m. eel... Pray.r "...…
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 1987 11 ---------Financial This i very similar to hat happens to the AVER AGE person see ing to achieve financial succe They wish to be successful, but lac the will power to break the SPEND, SPEND, SPEND habit. If in dividuals would fir learn to separate what they need from what they want, then spend only on items they really need, they should have enough money left over to save and inve ...…
…BEST till In Lo e, J.F., Phil elphia, Penn. 6032 Highland Park, E Dear r , I have been readin column in my hometo n for m time no . I have 0 n it to church ember and to me of our youn people ho em to get 10 t ith drug. Your dvice h been a big help e cially hen you li booo doctor and pl ces where people can call or go get help. Plea keep up the excellent ork. Sign, . other illiam Church of God in Chri t oodward ichigan 48...…
…APRIL 26 - AY 2, 1987 THE ICHIGAN CITIZEN Urge se • or re c HARBOR - Pre School StoryTime will meet on edne ay, April 29, from 10:00 to 10:45. The film, "Parade", ill be shown, along ith other one and activities for young children, es 3-5. ovi for children will be own on Friday, ay 1 ., at 4:00. Showing are: uTap Dance id" and "Parade". The library will be clo on turd y, y 2nd, due to the Blo m Parade fe ivitie. Book added ...…
…· .. 19 Sour gra ? o. Just the ob ervaUon of cynical. port writer who imply 't dazzled by Sugar. BV Tom Walk r ,. Some club …
…OTICE OF LAST DA OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF BENTO HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS BERRIEN COU TY, ICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: PI as Tak otice that th Annual School Election of the School District will be h Id on onday, Jun 8, 1987. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSO S AY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOW SHIP CLERKS, I ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON ONDAY, J...…
…, • an . 1 . k d b tradi hould b d rul f utd no n t fat. du tion rna r r ri . Our n ' rl T a J ri an u ered r ri parti ularl / Yc rrn r ur …
…nap, Crack, Pop. VOL. IX NO.21 USER VING THE help for urban ills? Page 4 STATE'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY" APRIL 19 - 25,1987 c • MUS GO branch of the con ider pril 26 ill again prote t u egon hronicle ew- pap r for publi hing art or that negatively portray frican- meri an . I ju t ant the editor to top the e raci t thing that are being put in the pap r ,' aid Bill Gill, pre ident of the local AACP chapter. The Sunday,...…
…1 4 E. BRITAI TO HARBOR Off r By P. . One. Inc. OFFICE HOURS: on-Fri 8 A. . - 6 P. S t. Sun - 12 P. Oth r Tim s By Appointment PART E TS TO HO E Country living at its fin�$t! t …
…APRIL 19 - 25,1987 THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN 3 nap, . Crack,' Pop. By James BaJa p e A whip produces the und- era . It hurts, but it goes away. ow, there is the cocaine - Crac. It stubbornly refu s to go away. Medical and law enforce ment officials id it ha just been discovered that Crac, tho little white cocaine chunks i more dangerous and de dly than previously believed. Detroit s Crac u is no more different, unfortunately, th...…
…In and About Benton Harbor a . neere in it d sire et involved in lvin urban Streeter note. But i bure cur cy and t yet found y to do it. an the community c demy the ay? treeter y th idea r in han e. SU president to grade BH project I' . Cordially Invite You To Participate In A Public Reception In Honor Of DR. JOHN DIBIAGGIO Pr sid nt, ichigan State University Tu sd y, th T nty First of April n Hundr d nd Eighty S v n Publi...…
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 19 - 25,1987 5 in and About Benton Harbor ANTIQUE SHOW AT COOK Antique dealers from throughout Southwestern ichigan and orthern Indiana will be, exhibiting their wares in the Cook Energy Information Center Antique Show, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday: April 26. The show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, pril 26 and is FREE to ...…
…A IL -25,1 7 T E IC IG CITIZE OPINION home or . In e . te the Blac arts curriculum of the Detroit Bo d of Edu tion nd yne County Community Colle e. Obtain me re- urce for the Young People u ical The ter of Detroit Sum mer Art Camp, for the e orld St e. Do your wor thorne. d no the hen e hold our let' h ve no cur- hypocrisy. Let' m·c d the perform differently on ritren, liter y becom ch mammoth que ion m y be found in th ...…
…APRIL 19 - 25.1987 THE MICHIGA CITIZEN 7 ig land Chamber o hear ax aws The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon meeting, Thursday, April 23, at 12:00 noon. The pl ce is Highland Park United ethodist Churc, 16300 oodward Ave. Par- . g is available in private lot off Church Street. Clarence Johnson, CPA will ddres the members giving an up-date on new tax laws for busine s and individual . Luncheon...…
…• ope a in until ucepan' d butter. Brin to boil co er nd imrner for 5 minute, tirrin oc ionally. dd lemon juice nd fr nd heat thoroughly, rving. ibrary bro e into gi e their im- in com- Detroit i an It i the home hich published eric n poet ould n t d, b rn in or d in D t it ith hi brother or nizing for the ation of I am, e id. committee of representa ti elected "by th ichigan Library ciati n cho to in lude For alcol...…
…I APRIL 19 - 25,1987 THE ICHIGAN CITIZEN • �----� _._----------�----------------------______ 9 can Th. r is vid nc t11 t t nd cane r ar r l' t (1. n f m ) pr imot can � r, hil h r y prot r you r un it. r I" t o 1() v r- ing th ri k t ' n r f th larynx and e phagu all hax e high amount of carotene a form of itamin A which is in cantaloupe , peaches, broccoli, spinach, all dark green leafy eg tables, sweet potatoe ,carr ts, pumpk...…
…ttend. p tor. ill b dy the Holy City Cincinn ti, Ohio' nd the citin nd others of the ccord- ue. ly i ho t uperinten- he nior omen ux- illi ry of the G neral B ptist Con ention ill have retre t ay 1 and 2 at Camp Baber in C opoli. Co t i 55 for Friday and turday, or 30 for turday only. Gu t pea er will be Mr . dalene R. Andre of Detroit; ildred John on us egon Height ; Eddie ae Blo of Chicago; r. Ha ard Cra ford of Detr...…
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 19 - 25,1987 1 a d By Jame athan d Robert . T ylor Last week e began our dis- cu ion of Bl c Economic enda de igned to increa the level of wealth among Ameri can Blac . The point of de parture for the proposed Black Economic enda was the fol lowing: Poverty in general and the lack of high levels of wealth among tho Black who are not poor constitute the greatest contributing factor to all the prob...…
…°ngto .C., Chi o,m. BEST ar ri , I am 17 year old nd thi is my 1 t ye r in high h ol! I am e cited about it becau th t mean I ill never have to mo t of my fello tudents ever ain in life. It ha be n real hard for me becau I am n t pretty at all. I don't e pect to et prettier in college but I on't h ve to tand their laugh ter anymore. Life can be very hard f r teen er and m - '0 time there i a I t of pain. I h ve never thought...…
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 19 - 25,1981 13 UBUCO BE TO HARBOR - Pre- chool StoryTime will meet on ednesday, April 22, from 10:00 to 10:45. The film, 'Remark bIe Riderless Tri- cycle", ill be sho n along with other ories and Unger play for young children, ages 3-5. Pre-registration is not required. ovies for children, which are free-of-charge, ill be shown on Friday, April 24 at 4: 00, and again on Saturday, April 2S at 10:00 ...…
…15 APRIL 19-25,1987 THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN seu sets May 7 for Grand Opening Openi date for the new into n internationally recogniz- The Museum is both a grass- home of the u urn of African ed institution dedicated to pre- roots and scholarly institution merican Hi tory ha been t serving documenting, interpre- involving community groups, for ay 7 according to advisory ting and exhibiting the rich award winning scholars, artists board mem...…
…r_ o o D. CITIZE PRIL 19-2S, 1987 Expanding Blac Caucus sho s po er c for pro rti 5 nc ould ry on ion fo d FHA. mire cad. yor inform cion d Ca d 5 …
…------ - ------.-...,....-----.,-------:-------:-------_....,...-�"....-----:---------------------- How the church weakens Blacks psychologically Pig 8 Unde ground Railroad, Emancipation celebration • P 6 "SER VING THE STATE'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN COl'l11l1U ITY" APRIL 12-18, 1987 VOL. IX NO. 20 b to do - ler April 6 fter Janel nd Ray :ballleilift of it." • a NEWS BRIEFS GOVERNMENT SAID TO FALSIFY CIVIL RIGHTS DOCUMENTS PROTEST ...…
…7 money to here i it The Re Co Inu Cu ur cour e p oposed fo acher …
…APRIL 12 - 18, 1987 THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN 3 Paul Bobeson on his 60th birthday By leRoy Wolin In 1958 Paul Robe on celebrated his 60th birthday with a series of public parties from coast to coast in early April. His actual birth date April 9th, he was in Chicago, Il, where the Chicago Council of American-Soviet Friendship hosted the meeting-party in the largest hall of the old Masonic Temple Build ing,32 . Randolph St. Over 400 peo...…
…IL12-1,1 7 e C. IZE In and About Benton Harbor I ------_- I BRIEFS d provide forum for information program nd other re rces, are e h Tue ay Disability Service • 1924 -139 South B nton H rbor, Mich. 49022 616/927-1397 Busin ss 616/925-9825 t …
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 12 - 18,1987 Who are the Concerned Wome�? The oncerned omen' Group organized in 19 4 by Joann Bett . Debra Bett of orth u e gon shared the need for a small group of women to get to ether to expre s intimate con- cerns ith her si ter-m-law, Joann. Debra aJ identified specific people that she felt ould b a part of the core roup. Each of the women were c ntacted by Joann and greed to be a part f the gro...…
…PRIL 12 - 1 • 1 7 OPINION ro ery and even cquaint youn hen they are t • …
…THE MICHIGAN CITIZEN APRIL 12 - 18.1987 Jazz Fashion Contest Fashion designers, or those hoping for avenues to the public, have until June 30 1987 to enter the Beefeater Gin Fashion Jazz Competi tion. You might win a total of S14,000 in cash. Walk-a-thon to benefit rec centers DETROIT - On June 6, 1987 the Fir nnual WALK- -THO for Detroit Recreation Center ill be held at Rouge P r in Detroit. This WALK- -THO will' r i funds ...…
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…APRIL 12 - 18, 1987 THE MICHIGAN CITIZE 9 endy Cooley, Chairp rson of the Second B pti Emancipation Celebration' flanked by Dr. David damany, pre' nt yne State Uni er ity: nd Secretary of State Rich d Au tin. Anny to Screen Individual Ready Reservists a 7 19 7 I .I Information or m naJ .. auonal Pn. r mmnt . P Box or call C"I .. ) 2· 2 rnardmo. " � .. I! HELP WANTED: MUSEUM BUILDERS Do you want to help with the building of this...…
…12 - 1 • 1 ICHIGA CITIZE B nks nd Hi e � n r of J c n iss.; the Good hepherd Singers of Flint, ill be in concert onday is night pril 13 t 8 p.m. at Height iddle School. Donation i 6.00 in d vance and 6.50 t the door. They are n red by the Go 1 Special of u egon. The door ill open t 7:30 - p.m. omen's group presen s I Crucifixion' to lie. hip of Greater uskegon Presents UAL CITY- IDE REVIVA Featuring R v. J. E. i cher, Ev...…
