…t hlrt p ted her er Detroit concert. (Ro e EnI nlrnl able Ani a Ba er p a e ull hou e i omeo By 0 nl DETROIT - Friday 13, was an evening to remember at the Monic Temple where the dynamic singer and native Detroiter, Anita Baker crooned the tunes from her latest release, 'Rapture', in her laidb ck, combination Bil lie Holid y/Nina Simone tyle. A tunning white sequined floor length gown brought out the best in B er. Alth ugh ...…
…Spnrh Pagt.· favor. His circumstances, ho ever, are complex. Exploi ed by gent orby at e in a one-sided deal he h d to go to court to revo e; troubled by his sister J ac . e who dis ppeared for days before eventually turning up; orried bout his mother Loretha who i plagued by heart ailments; and burdened with legal problems concerning a former girlfriend in Seattle, Roger's so far un spectacular debut is at least un de tandab...…
…DIVORCES: $175 w hout chll· dr $225 with chlldr n. BANKRUPTCY: $200. Call BUlin II Servlcl Clnter, 982· 0380 for appolntm nt. PERSONAL Need 100overweightpeopl totty new revoluntlonary weight loss product that makes you absorb less fat from your food. If interested, call 313-528-3346. p MEET CHRISTIAN SlNGLES - The Sen ible ayt LocaJ/Worldwide by Phone or . Rnd love, Dating: ani ngf uI Companionship TODA Y1 F Brochure/Samples, ...…
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…LANSING--Minority-owned businesse are receiving less than their fair share under the state's certification program for minority- and women-owned businessesd, State Representa tive Alma G. Stallworth (D Detroit), Chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus tes tified Nov. 2. "Certification is supposed to . direct a fair proportion of state purchasing to fum that are woned by women and minorities, but the process is not adeq...…
…....:hlll� 10 to political n w· comer. though Benton Harbor' incumbent yor undly defeat d in the Augus prim ry, n incumbent hite ity commissioner barely turned b c ch llenge from BI c church-b c ed Afric n erican, J es 0 A Turner. withdr from the pr 0 dential r ce and charged him with being i-Jewish, The udience responded to Hikind's remar ith boo and Jackson refused to respond. Jo em phis, TN -- emphis' Lorraine Motel, where ...…
…e or juvenile deli e By Sis I Bjaanlaes Capital News Service LANSING-- The Committee on Juvenile Delinquency asks for $45 million to keep young potential criminals out of prisons. Currently, bout one-third of . chigan's adult criminals were one Juvenile criminals. Also, 90 percent of them have been vic tims of child abuse or neglect, aid Rep. Teola P. Hunter (D Detroit), chait of the AdHoc Committee. The ervices will includ...…
…came from England d d an op . on on city property all in a e of hour --- the home fo e t tone 11 with eir proje . T 0 Ioc I men, both minorities, have plan to con ct mode t crew manu! e turing company. Louis Joseph, ith 20-odd year of screw m uf cturing experience t Whirlpool nd two m chine with which to do the job, can't get anywhere with city statIin his e orts to cquire a small lot in orth of ain Industrial Par dp oceed. ...…
…o m 15-21, 1 7, Th Ich n C 5 ( ) pill i fill. ( . It nmu 11 L I rv , I. rt t l' r-. \ i l' \ \ .... A powerful al.IY for poor children By WrlgbtEd America's poor children desperately need some good news. Their numbers have grown in the past decade. They face a much higher ri than other children of teen pregnan cy, dropping out of school, job leuness, and raising their own children in poverty. Their plight has been significantl...…
…• Highland Par-k Focus , , He aid that property owner h ve been notified of the 50 co of demoli . on will be dded to their tax bilL Council pproved a final re ding of the ordinance regarding the increase in the pension plan for city retirees. Council member also approved contr ct to furnish uniforms for city employees and city hall rep' resolution submitted by Linsey Porter, I 0 p proved involving parlimentary procedure tr ...…
…SU�GEO GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking . Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. • 7 Local u lands ro e in SU production EAST LANSING Theodo Y. Brooks of Detroit will perform in the Michgian State University Performing Arts Company production of Sh espeare's "The Taming of the Sherew.· The cia sic comedy takes pi ce in 16th century Italy, t the home of Baptista Minola and his two beautiful daughter . Minol is tr...…
…8 off ith amb osi folIo d by ter-dinner mints. Entertain men folIo ed dinner. A group of youths pantomimed curren hits with p rfect ynchro . za tion. The invocation and benedic- tion led by Reverend Gary imp on, P tor of Temple I . An air of this nature is certain a inspire positive im- es in you well adults in . community. Ion I Office / …
…o m 1�21, 1 7! Th Ichig_n Citizen 9 ....- -- Benton Harbor area news t Agard reet closed to hrough traffic at ercy BENTO HARBOR Agard Street east of Mercy Center is being closed to through traffic as part of a plan to enhance the facility's entrance and appearance. Construction began last week for redesigning the one block section of Agard be tween Pipestone Avenue and Weld Street, said Die Muir, senior vice president for ...…
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…11 S ars and S ripe - M rine Cpl. LEO A A. JO ES, daughter of Linwood L. Jones of 7107 Old Yor Ro d, Detroit was recently awuded the U.S. M rine Corp Good Conduct edal, He joined the avy in pril 19 6. avy Seaman Recruit VIC TOR B. BRO son of Gloria Brown of 18616 Beland, De troit, h s completed recruit tr ining at Recruit Training ommand, Orlando, FL. Marine prc. GREGORY A. OORE resident of 3755 Wager Detroit ha completed ...…
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…DETROIT Andre Barbdale, ot While trying to rescue a toddler, was buried fol lowing services held Nov. 7 at sr, Phillip Missionary Baptist Church. The o-year veteran of .the Detroit Police Force was killed during the line of duty as he at tempted to ve the life of a tod dler threatened by her father with a knife. Barksdale was born January 20, 1965. He was the youngest of six children. . He was a graduate 'of Central High Sch...…
…A ord of caution: Only about 10" of the DO- ey· d tedmiq really offer a ell ce of uccess, Be careful. ere are I of ripoff: out there. Check ·th the Treasurer of your county. See t proper- . will be put up for sale in the pringfor no .p yment of t s. It may take time, but usually you can pick up property for I than the conventional down payment and bank costs. lso do the following 0 things: • . Find a good stock bro er. If you ...…
…I John Elda John H. McCoy Sr., 75, pastor of McCoy's Temple Church of God In Christ, Ben ton Harbor, died Sunday, IYCIIllbCr 8 Mercy Hospoital 'MI ... Bc:utclll Harbor, after a UIDIWM. He resided at 1301 . SL, Harbor. tIUI�lIlnil'-A I�ld Pri., ov.13 t CommUDity Clurch of God In Chri t, here the Rev. thanie1 ells Jr., is the pas tor. RObbins Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrange ments. Elder McCoy was born Aug. 11, 191...…
…r ed ip any Local churche jo n o I� ho pic The Bethel B prist Church- an all Bl c church--and the Church of the azarine--an all ite church--both of Three Ri ers, h ve joined force to elp Ho pice. Ho pice is organization t elp per ons ith terminal illn regard! of race or 616/3 5·1527 r Fra White, Sr., formally of Three Ri er , has opened his o business in Battle Cree The business i car &. e opened the busin in July 1986, a...…
…Dear Erik, Y brother-in-law may be in volved ith a good friend of mine. This man is married to my usband' younger . er. 0 , I am not dole to her and neither . my husband. We only hear from her' during the holidays or hen she' in need of some thing. which has been happening lot lately. My friend has been talking bout man, hom she has been spending a lot of time 'th lately. By chance, I hap pened to see my brother-in-law and my...…
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…Leg.fNolice PERSONAL WANTED Need 100 overweight peopl to try new revoluntionary weight 10 s product th t make you absorb Ie fat from your food. "inter t d, call 313-528-3346. the Twin Cities Airport. Adopted resolution desig nating November 17, 1987, "Discover the Po r of Giving the United Way Day" throughout Benton Charter Township. Held Hearing and authorized submission of Notice of intend to apply for Michigan CDBG Funds o...…
…them . th the problems they might f ce in chool. The group d hurt h formed comi ion on minority involvement in high r education to addr those i - ues, By e year 2000, DiB· 0 id, one-third of the U.S. popul tion will be meet need tho e tu dents. Part of th t prepart tion -includ the 1 c their communities, Rep. tall orth aid, "Tell me, where do you think the prio .. are hen there are three tate en cies that deal directly...…
…hat' i . whi e and read all over? eBC pushes aid to Africa u.s. gi 750 for ch I raeli, 96 c n for African P g 2 DeDj min Ch vi qu tion on 4 ower e , I ean be er Is? e're trying to understand th changes would affect o distri in particular, said Rep. Alma G. Stallworth (0- Detroit) chairperson of the cau T e Blac Caucus, which . 13 representatives d three nators, is designe to improve the quality of life for ichigan Blacks...…
…p . t ce to the Asian countries ro from $661 million to 3 million, and security nd economic assistance to Israel dEgyp ina edfromS2bil lion to about 5 billion. In eking the restoration of the 5 million, Congressman ervyn Dymally (D-CA) and George W. Cro ett, Jr., (D- ), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Commit tee, recently sent a letter on the issue to their House colleagurs. In it, they declared: here is no justific...…
…ovember 8-14,1987 Michigan Citizen a a By dDeep Capital News Service LA SING - Several Blac legislators say a proposed sales tax increase ould place an necessary burden on the state's poor. ing p 0 By rryT r Capital News Service LA SI G - The working poor and people with low paying jobs in Michigan need help in gettng access to health care and health insurance, as health care costs in the state continue to in crease. Glori...…
…r 8-1 ,1987 ( ) pill i 0 11. ( . It III nu: 11 t a rv , I .vt tv r ". \ i l' \\ " • I T IS Empo • Dr. uno Fulani i an Ex- cuti Board member of th New Alliance Party and Direc tor of Community Ctin; of the In titute for Social The - apy and Research. She can be contacted III the New AUliuace PIIlty, 2032 Fifth Avenue (212) 996-:6511. …
…N<WCDiber 8-14, 1987 Michigan Citizen 5 Op i ninu. (·llllllHl'IlLlr.\. Letter ..... \ ic\, .... , hi e and read a lover? he media a yin. Cb tJr. Racism in the media - it is a constant refrain. However, the recent program sponsored by the es teemed Schomburg Library in Harlem to discuss this issue was different. On the panel were ome of the best journalists in th business. All of them were African Americans and they did not b...…
…,1987 a es.The fifth and final e t i held by Pr Ross wi th 1657 es, e I fortunate candidates for city council ere Willie Mae Cole . 1527 vote . Charlie P. D . with 1522 votes. John Pat te . n ith 1 notes. Velma Duncan ith 1164 otes, and ell Po y with 1030 vo . All recently elected officials will old their re p ctive office for term of four years. pr nted special music. rri ho has served the congregation 16 months repl ces the...…
…ovember 8-14, 1987 Michigan Citizen 7 hat's more, those graduates take with them the character and chievement that the doors of the finest graduate schools, businesses and " offices. When you're con- sidering colleges, 't you consider the ones that gave us "Luther 1t. Thurg<>od Marshall andJesseJack- son? If you're out to e the most of what you have. no one can teach you .... _"" ... - u.:I.lI:<l_foods CorPoration salutes Black colJeg...…
…ovember 8-14,1987, Michigan Citizen 9 COVERT OYAL1Y-- icole Clom nd Dennl Brunt, both 17, re named Covert High School's hom oming king and queen turday night t the chool dance. icole i the daughter of Leo nd WilUe Clom n, Covert. Dennis is th one of Edward dAnnie Brunt, Covert. Leo Cloman is Principal of the high chool (Kri - tin H y photo) Blae music festival MUSKEGON - The Nation al Blac United Front (N.B.U.F.) will sponsor a Bla...…
…o Citizen High chool to help pregnant teens and offer 1im.i ed family planing ervices. Benton H rbor h the highest infant mortality rate in the county, Eberly said, . figure as high in 1982 41.9 in 1983. About 5,000 of th co ty's funds wi1 be for two types of cial advocacy. One progr elf Esteem: A Family will train people to minority mother h are at high ris . other program will tr . te ns to b peer counselo . high chool - t...…
…November 8-14,1987, Michigan Citizen A good education can mean the difference between a boringjob and a fulfilling profession. But so otten, btigrlt young minority JVner- icans haVe missed on the opportunity to � an education becauSe they simply didn't have the money. We at the Adolph Coors Company are getting together 'Nith some of.the country's finest educational instinJtions to hefp deserv ing YQ..I19 people fulfi" their po...…
…,1 et -. -- Benton Harbor area news 2819 Detroit Rd., Niles, 616- Citize announce its chedule for pic - up and return of seniors in the area who wish to attend this per formance. Seniors ho have had their private vehicles already in spected at the Benton Harbor Area School Skill Center may m e appointments to have any follo -up repairs and services done t this skill center by call ing 926-8251 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m .. S...…
…By IIaUp The thought for this eek is; . Many people excuse their own foolishness by calling it fate. Thi week's scripture is Eze ·eII8:4. A mJly ir including the churc families and others will be held on Sunday, ovember 8 t Good Tiding Co unity B ptl t Churc , 747 Buena Vi Where the Rev. athaniel Gathright' the pastor at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Raymond Landry, p tor of J p- t C will be the guest speaker. Thi service is being spon...…
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…ovember 8-14,1987, Michigan Citizen 15 chicken is tender. makes 4 serv- ings. Microwave directions: Place 1 tablespoon butter or mar garine in microwave-safe baking dish. Place in microwave oven and cook at high for 30 secon until melted. Add chopped onion and coo 1 to 2 minutes. Add water, soup, rice and pe . mix well. top with coated chick en. Cook 15 minute ; rotate dis half tum and cook 10 minute longer. j:j:llj:j:lj:j:j�...…
…I ... . , E o f you are concerned bout omeone's drinking or use of dru call the e orizons eco ry Center 24-hour Infor m tion and Crisi Line. The number i 927-5433. You'll be b e to talk . th prof ionals bou your co cerns and learn new, heal . er of coping ith the problem. Call the free 24-hour Inform tion and C . . . e today. ow, any you can t- tend free information on d get wer to questions about lcoholism, addiction and ...…
…"I only November 8-14,1987, Michgian Citizen ish I had listened sooner" 17 Dear Erik, I have been reading your column for 0 r Cl year now, d I feel that yC'!: ace doing a good job. I only wish I h d lis tened sooner. I have changed my life, due to your column. Its good to know that you are elping young peop , who ha� drug problems. I now o that drugs are the num ber one killer among teenagers in this country. My brother and ...…
…I Sporh Pagl' I freeze immedi tley. I complied - immediately. The comm ding officer, it seemed, looking for a b ro ber. ey thought I as that b robber. ey owed me a picture of the suspect. . hair qu - braided.Ou ide of that, d bsolutely nothing else in common. But the police were still determined to pl ce me under arr - d pite the obvio dif- ( ference be en myself and the uspect, despite my driver's license d my student iden- ...…
…e Mon ri Hou of Children do not dlscrlm n i on th of r ee, co or. national and ethnic origin In i mploym nt pol • It Is an EquaJ Opportunity Employer. DIVORCES: $175 without chil dren; $225 with childr n. BANKRUPTCY: $200. Call Business S rvic Cent r, 982- 0380 for appointment. p MEET CHRISTIAN 51 GLES - The Sensib way! Local/Wor dwide by Phon or '1. And Love. Dating. eaningful Companionship TODAY! Fre Brochure/Samples. Fast s...…
….. this type r, said h struc co d hurt many urban importance of being in good health ... preventio . the be t dicine, d it' che r," he dd d. o GH ...... ,u,..,. There' n enough money to eep people h thy. e . d. . 16.8 percent of BI c report illn or injury re I d in bility to or only 6.5 percen of nonb do. 0, 1 percen of BI c report dif ficulties in getting he th care, compaired to 0 p rcent of non bl c . any people, e p...…
…HIGHLAND PARK GOPpian 0 erty, les id P Capital News Servic A I G epublicans re callin plans to cut Michigan' property tone of the best plans to hit t e draw ing bo rd even though no head way w made a two meetings I t week. ichigan' pro rty tax has been criticized for putting so much burden on the state's resi dent and forcing business to develop elsewhere. Un r pro d by Republicans 1. 77 billion property t decrease would...…
…T -23 z Come 0 uCHALLE GE 150,11 a a e id Ci I Righ Conf r nce ovemb r 16-18, In ns ng. It' an o icial even of ichlgan's q.u·cen ennial, featuring an verunq of multi-cui ural/ethnic n erta nmen ch Is op n 0 th public, a Civil Righ s Family Reunion Dinner and the futurlng proces where ___ develop civil rights goal R gis er or th ntir conf r nc ,th or shop , or the Family Runion Din er by calling: o chool Im- 3 o -7193 B Cr ...…
…,-_._ I 0 he p pay for in-home heal h care By i I Bj n e Capital News Service LANSI G _ The senior health care bill that would in clude in-home assistance and long-term care management is still at the disscussion stage at the Senate Committee of Human Resources and Senior Citizens. The bill, proposed by ate Jonker (D-Clio) was sent to the Senate Committtee Oct. 14 and will remain there until it has been compared to other simil...…
…7, iti Opinion, Commcnturv � Letters, Views ni min h CIVIL RIGHTS JOUR AL ................ The officials in Washington ho are reponsible for making the decision about who receiv Secret Service protection should expedite this matter as oon possible. We must not allow Jesse J ac on to t e this ris by himself. We must embrace him with our prayers and our upport, I am personal ly committed to the ation I ainbow Coalition and to...…
…ichgian itiz n 5 I Opinion, Commcnturv, Letters, Views upport for teens from A.M.E. B n ri ht Ed lman en pregnant teen nd teen mothers arrive t Balti more' teen Parent in Enrich ment Place TPEP they are in cri is. They need everything from diapers for the baby to a place to re nd gather thel thought - ys the Reverend Joan Wharton the pr gram s director. There they find the range f supports they n ed in a tting that feels li...…
