South Street Journal April 4 - 17, 2013

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$Billion law suit A Chicago man accused last year of trying to sell bogus securities through social media has turned

Outraged Civil Protest includes actions at CPS Leaders Homes As students, teachers and staff on spring break protested against the plan for Chicago Public School attempt to close the district's $1 billion budget deficit by closing 54 schools.

Schools Chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett released the list of closures ahead of the March 31 state-mandated deadline. "As a former teacher and principal

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The Black Women’s Expo

and as a mother and grandmother, CEO Byrd-Bennett knows that consolidating (Continued on page 5)

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By Everloyce McCullough Voters will cast again their choices for the special election for Illinois' 2nd congressional district on April 9, 2013, to fill a seat in the United States House of Representatives after Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. resigned on November 21, 2012.

Kelly Robin Kelly is the winner of the Democratic primary and Paul McKinley won the Republican Primary. LeAlan Jones, who ran unopposed in the Green Party primary, gained the nomination. As Marcus Lewis the Independent, and just weeks (Continued on page 10)

100 Percent: All Seniors to Four-Year Universities

2013 Headliners Kim Coles, Faith Evans, Dick Gregory, Tamela Mann, Sherri Shepherd, Dr. Ian Smith, Keith Sweat and Susan Taylor part of star-studded roster for April 5-7 (Continued on page 13)

For the first time, 100 percent of the graduating seniors from Urban Prep’s Englewood campus and the inaugural graduating class from its West campus, all African-American males, have

accomplished what some thought would be impossible, but (Continued on page 6)

The killings in Chicago has tipped Clergy, Community Leaders, Politicians, Block Clubs, and the general public sending many messages that the violence has to stop. From marches to gun and bullet turn-ins, increase in summer jobs for youth, and now again the National Guard. In the midst of solutions to the violence, the White House has sent Chicago over $50 million to address the violence.

Innocent youth from the 6 month old baby to the shooting death of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student, as others not account for the many wounded daily, has the Chicago Police returning for more solutions to the violence.

One of which M a yo r Rham Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy reassignment of approximately 200 police officers from administrative positions to Area Headquarters. And reported Chicago

No other ethnic group witness self-violence in portion of its population as African Americans in all of the U.S. The on going reports and root of crime rest with drugs. ‘Get rid of the drugs, most ills will be solved’ as the saying goes.

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By Chinta Strausberg If you are in a gang, then you are committing terrorist acts against the community, said Minister Dewayne Glover a member of the Concerned of the Faith Community and the Salvation Church of God Church, during an interview late Thursday night on WVON’s Ciff Kelley show.

Glover, who is also the assistant program director at WYCA, said if LAPD can put up $1 million to go after former policeman Christopher Dorner, who allegedly killed four people including officers, Glover asked, “What can we do in the city of Chicago over these gangs?

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With data supporting the relationship of drug lack of education and crime; in two movies Godfather I (1971) ear of the 1940’s and Panther (1993) in the era of 1960’s both detected the future of the black community as doom with the influx of drugs.

The Godfather told the other mob, sell it to the N—- and the Wetbacks. It will destroy families and community. The moment you sell it (Continued on page 7)

The Reception Friday, May 3, 2013

and Summit

Saturday May 18, 2013

The Quarry, 2425 East 75th St

On the first Black Wall Street District In Chicago Resolution by the Sen. Donne Trotter

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IDES Recovers $44 Million from Unemployment Cheats. In 2012, more than $44 million was recovered from 20,000 people who wrongfully collected unemployment insurance, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said Federal tax returns were confiscated from those who refused IDES’ offer of a repayment plan.

So far this year, IDES has asked the Internal Revenue Service to seize an additional $226 million from 71,000 people who either purposefully defrauded the IDES or should have known they were not entitled to the temporary benefits.

“Not only are we criminally prosecuting benefit fraud, this shows we are fighting to claw back the money,” IDES Director Jay Rowell said. “Every dollar we get back means businesses will pay less in taxes so they can use that money to hire more employees and help grow our economy.”

This is the second year that IDES can garnish federal tax returns following reforms enacted in 2011.

The initiatives to fight fraud, increase tax fairness and reduce costs for businesses are part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to improve the state’s climate for job creation and strengthen the Illinois economy.

Protecting the integrity of the Trust Fund is paramount. Money that pays for unemployment insurance benefits comes from a business payroll tax. The Trust Fund’s balance is among the factors considered when determining the payroll tax amount. The lower the Fund balance, the higher the payroll tax.

Unemployment insurance’s temporary dollars most often pay for essentials at the neighborhood grocery, gas station and clothing store, thereby supporting the local economy. Every $1 in unemployment insurance benefits generates about $1.63 in economic activity.

Potential boycott of Schaumburg is brewing after village official brags about their murder rate National Block Club University (NBCU) reached out to the people of Schaumburg and Elgin seeking widespread help for the anti-volience efforts. A media contact from Schaumburg forwarded the request to the Village of Schaumburg’s Information Officer, responded to the fact that Schaumburg has enjoyed only 3 murders in 7 years and issued a deadline of one week to remove the title Schaumburg off of NBCU’s website. Totally shocked at the level of insensitivity, the founder of National Block Club University, Syron Smith, responded with a letter to the six trustees and the village president asking for an apology for the lack of concern being displayed to a fellow American. With no response of the lack of compassion from this administration. NBCU will focus on a petition drive from 20 neighborhoods in Chicago to possibly boycott spending in the Village. National Block Club University is an Illinois not for profit since 2003 designed to combat violence across 167 of America’s most dangerous neighborhoods block by block. Additional information Syron Smith 312 405-8844 or email him at syronsmith@yahoo.com.

Aldermen Sawyer supports “No TV Week 2013

Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer of the Sixth (6th) Ward is supporting No TV Week 2013. No TV Week is happening April 8-12 and is a project sponsored by Acts of Love which was founded by 6th Ward resident William E. Hall. The sixth ward has partnered with Acts of Love previously on high successful book drives. For one week they are asking families to not watch any television and do events as a family. “No TV Week is week for imagination and love to saturate homes across Chicago,” William Hall said.

“Turning off the television for one week, and spending time as a family will start what we hope are new family traditions that can improve the character of young people and the conditions of homes across the City of Chicago."

Alderman Sawyer joins at least 3 public schools, multiple community organizations and a growing number of residents in supporting No TV Week. “At a time where there are so many issues going on in our community,” Alderman Sawyer said, “ there is no better time for a project that focuses on re-establishing family connections.” The family events for the week are:· Monday – Arts and Crafts, · Tuesday – Cook Together, · Wednesday – Family History Night · Thursday – Story Time, · Friday – Game Night Aysha Butler, President of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) who is supporting the event added, "R.A.G.E. is in complete support for of No TV week because too often our young people are being raised by reality shows, videos, etc. who does not always have their best interest in mine. No TV week will give families and young people the opportunity to genuinely connect without any distractions, which we feel should happen more frequently especially in our communities."

You can find more information about No TV Week 2013 at www.NoTVWeek.com

Black Firefighter's Museum,

The City Council recently approved an ordinance that leases the vacant firehouse located at 5349 S. Wabash Avenue on a $1, 10 year lease to Morris Davis, retired firefighter and founder of the museum. The museum will honor black firefighters and their many contributions and inventions towards firefighting and is set to open next year.

City Vehicle Sticker Overhaul.

City Clerk Mendoza introduced legislation that will mark the first major overhaul of City Vehicle Stickers in 100 years. The ordinance authorizes the Clerk's Office to transition from seasonal City Sticker sales to Year-Round sales. This year will be the last time residents receive a June-to-June sticker. The first phase will be focused on educating the public about the upcoming changes to be implemented in 2014.

This legislation is the start of phase one of the Year-Round Sticker Sales Program, an unprecedented educational outreach effort to every Chicago driver. One aspect of this will be the 1.3 million renewal forms we will send out this spring notifying Chicagoans of the upcoming changes to City Vehicle Sticker sales and how it will impact them.

In 2013, the Clerk's Office will be asking residents on their renewal forms for their email and VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number. In 2014 - during the second phase of the transition to Year-Round sales - City vehicle owners will be assigned a new sticker expiration month based on a vehicle's Illinois State License Plate Registration expiration. There will be a six-month offset between the expiration of license plate registrations and Vehicle Stickers to help households budget for vehicle costs. Senior motorists over the age of 65 will not be affected by these changes and will remain on a June-to-June schedule.

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Could Cardinal Peter Kodwao Appiah Turkson of Ghana been the first African Pope?

The “Rock” Charles Dutton be held to making a movie on Harold Washington and on the Black Wall Street of Tulsa Okohomo as he said on the Chicago’s Black Business Network, radio program? He said he could play the role of Harold to the ‘T’.

Marc Loveless says, For purpose of clarity the NAACP South Side

Branch of the NAACP lead by Rose Joshua was dissolved as a Illinois organization. They not only failed to file the correct paper work with the Secretary of State office, but they have not filed documents with the Attorney General's office to allow them to solicit funds. As a result the Illinois Secretary of State's Office dissolved the organization in 2009. A group of members have come together to reorganize the NAACP South Side Branch and have the organization to be compliant and consistent with the ideals of the NAACP, Sounds like the internal stuff of Black Wall Street Chicago, dropped by Mark Allen.

Will Sandi Jackson join the alderman she helped removed William Beavers? A moving company was at the home of former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., 2559 E. 72nd St.,. Reliable sources say the moving company is possibly moving him to Washington, D.C. ….For another Jackson family drama,...Jury selection began in a lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother against the promoter of the late pop star's planned comeback concerts.

Michael Jackson possibly doing an article for the entertainment services for South Street Journal? Oh that’s Jovan Carter Dancer / Tribute Artist offer to the community.

City Counsel ward changes are not over yet. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CHICAGO, ) JODI BIANCALANA, BRUCE CROSBY, ) WILLIAM K. CROSBY, STEPHANIE CROWELL, ) IGNAZIA ANGELA DAIDONE, JIM IGNATOWSKI, ) GERALD A. JUDGE, AMELIA KABAT, ERNIE ) LUKASIK, KEITH MCDONALD, ROBERT MCKAY, ) No. 13-cv-2455 LYNN SEERMON, PATRICIA SWINDLE, and ) ALONSO ZARAGOZA, ) Plaintiffs, ) Jury Demanded v. ) CITY OF CHICAGO, a municipal corporation, ) the defendant, the City of Chicago, is acting under color of law to deny plaintiffs their right to vote.

The big 100 years will be for Webb Evans this year on 79th Street Black Wall Street District They was a meeting with the City of Chicago contract procurement off and question raised on the contracts still up in the air for Black Chicagoans.

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The U.S. Department of Labor making availability approximately $26 million in grants to improve the long-term labor market prospects of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The “Face Forward” grants are designed to give youth a chance at success by offering support services,and skills development that can help them obtain employment and overcome the stigma of a juvenile record. Approximately 26 grants of up to $1 million each will be awarded to serve juvenile offenders between the ages of 16 and 24. Eligible participants must be between ages 16 and 24, and must have been involved in or currently involved in the juvenile justice system or be candidates for state juvenile diversion programs. The solicitation for grant applications, which includes information about how to apply, is available at http:// www.grants.gov.

Free Youth Summer Program, Coppin AME's Freedom School is offering free summer programs for youth.

The six week program runs from July 1, 2013 to August 9, 2013 and features academics, activities, recreation, and meals/ nutrition. To register or to get more information, please contact (773) 667-5881 or ccc@coppiname.orgor visit www.coppiname.org.

April 20, An All Prison

Prevention, Senior Housing, and Homebuyer Initiatives/ Assistance. For information, (773) 651-3958 or visit www.chesterfieldcommunitycou ncil.org. Tuley Park (90th/King), from 10am to 1pm Saturday, April 27, Malcolm

X College Community Jobs Program. Dawson Technical Institute offers everything you need to land a job in construction. Training programs are available in bricklaying, construction carpentry, concrete masonry, plumbing, fire protection, and combination welding.

Day and evening classes are available. Register by calling (773) 451-2000 or by visiting Dawson Technical Institute (3901 S. State) Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Visit www.ccc.edu .

THE NEXT"Every Child Needs A Savings Account" on the Southside! Where: Marquette Bank, 6316 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, : 10 A.M. – Noon. For Complete Event Details, Information About The $25 Match Deposit, The $25 Gift Card and Registration. The Monroe Foundation, (773) 315 9 7 2 0 . www.themonroefoundation.or g, A community collaboration with Marquette Bank, Bank On Chicago, and MoneySmart Week.

Alderman Dowell to Host Red Line Construction Update with CTA Officials, AlderMonday, April 29,

man Pat Dowell will host an update on the CTA Red line Construction project with CTA officials at Greater Harvest Bap-

Ministries Holistic Conference. Prison and Jail Ministries of Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Hope Outreach Life Ministries. St. Paul CME Church (4644 S. Dearborn),, noon to 3:30pm April 20; Home Expo The Chesterfield Community Council is presenting this event where services and seminars will be available to assist Chicago residents with home preservation and purchasing. Topics will include: Home Improvement loans, Loan Modification, Foreclosure Prevention, Flooding

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tist Church. CTA officials will provide an update on the final plans for the shutdown of the Red Line scheduled to begin in May 2013. Greater Harvest Baptist Church (5141 S. State Street), 6pm.

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BY JESSE JACKSON pril 4 will mark the 45th year since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Dr. King, 39, at the time, has now been gone from us longer than he was with us. A monument celebrates his life on the mall in Washington. He is remembered as the man with a dream at the March on Washington.

In 1968, however, Dr. King was far from the favored celebrity he is today. He was under fierce criticism for opposing the war in Vietnam. Former colleagues were scorning his commitment to nonviolence. When he went to Memphis, headlines called him “Chicken a la King.”

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat termed him “one of the most menacing men in America today.” The FBI was planning COINTELPRO operations to spread rumors about him and discredit him.

The civil rights movement had succeeded in ending legal segregation. The Voting Rights Act had been passed. But Dr. King knew that his greatest challenges were still ahead as he turned his focus to poverty and equal opportunity. The war on poverty was being lost in the jungles of Vietnam as war consumed the resources needed.

Dr. King went to Memphis to support AfricanAmerican sanitation workers who were striking for equal pay and for a union. His first nonviolent march there was disrupted when some of the marchers started breaking into and looting stores.

King decided to return to Memphis because he believed that nonviolence was now on trial.

Dr. King was focused on organizing a Poor People’s Campaign to march on Washington, reaching out to impoverished white miners, Hispanic farmworkers, Native Americans, the urban poor. Injustice anywhere, Dr. King preached, was a threat to justice everywhere.

Dr. King decried the unemployment that was so crippling to the black community. But he also knew, even then, that a job no longer guaranteed a way out of poverty. “Most of the poverty-stricken people of America,” he said, “are persons who are working every day and they end up getting parttime wages for full-time work.”

So Dr. King went to Memphis to march with sanitation workers — and there his life was taken from him.

Now, 45 years later, his last mission is still unfulfilled. One in five children in America are at

risk of going without adequate nutrition. One in three African-American children. Forty-six million Americans are in poverty. More than 20 million people are in need of full-time work. AfricanAmerican unemployment remains twice the rate of whites.

Dr. King knew that these conditions would not change unless working people and the poor joined across lines of race and religion and region to demand justice. Nothing would change unless people disrupted business as usual, with nonviolent protest, expressing their own humanity while exposing the inhumanity of the current arrangements.

On April 4, many will remember Dr. King. The news programs will rebroadcast parts of his sermon the night before he was shot when he promised those gathered that they would “get to the promised land” although “I might not get there with you.”

The way to remember Dr. King is to pick up the struggle. Poverty and inequality, he taught us, are a threat to democracy and to freedom. And only nonviolent engagement by people of good conscience joining with those who are afflicted can possibly drive the change we need.

Today, inequality has reached even greater extremes. Wages are sinking, poverty is spreading. In this rich nation, poor children go hungry. The Poor People’s Campaign that was lost in the wake of war and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy is needed now more than ever.

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South Street Journal The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adults engage in 75 to 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week, depending on

by Brenda Gaines Hunter, PhD intensity, and work every muscle twice.

NSCA-CPT, NASM-FNS, ACECardio is also known as aerobics. Cardio exerGEL cises include jogging, jumping rope, biking, swimming, and dancing. Cardio forces our hearts to ou might be wondering, work harder. Over time, they increase in size, "What really are the which allows them to push more oxygen and other benefits of exercise and nutrients into our bloodstreams and to our organs how do I get started?" and limbs faster. That lowers our heart rates.

Resistance training is exercise that uses Exercise improves basic fitness: weight to cause muscle contractions.

Stretching resistance bands, lifting 1.Body composition, dumbbells and barbells, as well as doing 2.Cardiovascular endurance, body weight exercises -- push-ups and 3.Muscular strength, squats, is resistance training. Resistance 4.Muscular endurance, and training strengthens our bones, improves Flexibility. our balance and flexibility, when we lift Exercise causes our bodies to through the full range of motion, and produce endorphins, the feel good makes us strong. It does not cause bulghormones. Endorphins can relive ing muscles unless we train for that. depression, raise self-esteem and Hear that women?! improve sleep quality.

When first starting out, give yourself a Exercise causes our hearts to chance to get used to exercising. One of enlarge and our lungs to process the best cardio exercises to begin with is oxygen more efficiently, walking. All you need is a good which gives us more enpair of shoes. You can build ergy. The increased blood more walking into your daily flow can makes us look routine. Park farther away from more vibrant, too. your destination. Get off the bus Exercise helps us to a few blocks from the office. lose weight or maintain Take the stairs. our weight, which lowers Your body weight is likely all our chances of developyou need to begin a resistance ing diabetes, hypertenprogram. You can do push-ups, sion, arthritis, sleep apnea, cancer, and heart dissit-ups, crunches, squats, lunges, walk up and down ease. stairs, and do triceps dips. You can later add resisExercise combats muscle loss and strengthens tance bands. Resistance bands are fairly inexpenour bones. Being able to hold ourselves up and sive and a good set can provide all of the resistance move improves our balance and flexibility. you would ever need.

Before beginning a routine, check with your docThere you have it! For more fit tips, follow my tor to make sure that you have no limitations. Once column. Have questions, tweet me @ hashtag you are good to go, cardio, resistance training, and #southstreet. Your question might be the subject of flexibility exercises need to be a part of your rouan article. Short exercise videos will also be posted tine. to support all "how-to" articles. See you there.

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Gallup's annual survey on Consumption Habits*, finds that Americans report that they have tried to lose weight an average of seven times in their lives.

This includes 24% of Americans who have tried to lose weight once or twice, 28% who have tried between 3 and 10 times, and 11% who have tried more than 10 times.

Obsession, slow metabolism and high-calorie food are a deadly combination for weight gain. But most people don't know how to get over the hump, below are 3 tips that one can implement this. It takes about 30 seconds to eat 150 calories of cookies but a mile and a half of jogging to burn it off. Getting stuffed at an all-you-can-eat buffet fills the stomach with 4,000 calories. To burn off that many calories would require 40 miles of jogging.

Instead, we spend much of the day sitting in front of a computer, TV or driving. The end result is inevitable …weight gain, but CF4L has a solution.

Fast 1 day a week- Try this for 4 weeks. The form of fasting that I'm speaking of is where you don't eat anything. Yep, for one whole day or a half of day and just drink water. It will be the longest day of your life but it works. Some people are thinking, "how could I go an entire day without eating, I will die."

Think about it, every where in the world people are starving to death, really starving and you have been trying to lose those same 30, 40, 50lbs for years. There are women who are trying to lose there baby weight and there kid has graduated college.

Day in and day out, everyday, 365 days a year. Food is controlling your life, you are obsessed with food, some people are snacking while reading this email. Don't eat breakfast, don't eat lunch, 1 day a week for a month and learn that you can live without overeating but can't live with it!

Say no to sweets- The worst offenders of weight gain are starches, fats, and refined sugars. Since the biggest part of our

diet is starch in the form of breakfast cereal, cookies, cakes, pies, chips and bread, it has the greatest impact on weight gain. This isn't a nibble here or a bite there, for 28 days no sweets at all. This is not for life.

From a weight loss perspective SWEETS: Can add a lot of empty calories to our diet.

Increases our blood sugar and insulin levels which can cause our bodies to begin storing and stop burning fat. · Can cause an insulin drop (following a surge) which can leave us feeling tired and hungry (usually for something else very sweet). · Needs valuable vitamins and minerals to digest which our bodies draw from existing stores reserved for other roles such as fat burning and muscle building. · May replace other foods that are high in vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients in our diet.

Drink more water8 glasses of water for someone who is 120lbs works differently than for someone who is 280lbs. Just keep bottled war in your car, in your purse, or on your person and you will do just fine. Keep water at your desk, invest in a water bottle and keep filling it up. In fact go get a glass of water right now!

How Water helps you lose weight: · Water maintains proper kidney function, which increases the efficiency of the kidney's fat burning ability · water acts as an appetite suppressant, when the average person feels hungry they are really just dehydrated · water intake reduces water retention, I know this may sound crazy but it actually does · water helps improve the efficiency of a workout by helping your body perform at optimum level · water increase your energy throughout the day, because most people have never been hydrated they don't realize the difference it makes in energy levels

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She went on to say, schools can be emotional and difficult, “Unfortunately, we are gathered but by doing so we will be able to prohere today not to talk about this vide students with a quality, 21stpioneer. We are standing here century education they deserve." a because this school, along with spokesperson said. scores of others, has been targeted The closings affect 30,000 CPS stufor closure by Mayor Rahm dents and parents. CPS said the consoliEmanuel’s Chicago Public School dation would make it possible to move district. children to higher-performing schools “Closing 50 of our neighborhood that have the resources the community schools is outrageous and no sociwould want all their kids to have access ety that claims to care anything to - to help them achieve and succeed. about its children can sit back and Those redirected resources include air allow this to happen to them. conditioning, up-to-date science and There is no way people of concomputer technology, libraries, counselscious will stand by and allow ing and social support. However, many these people to shut down nearly a groups protested CPS direction. third of our school district without The Chicago Teachers Union Presiputting up a fight. dent Karen Lewis said, “School closings Bill Dock Walls who ran against are the largest amount ever closed at one Action Now parents and community members held a “School Board Bullies Bus Emmanuel in 2010 said, “When time in any city in America. Parents and Tour” at the homes of three CPS board members.

Daley shut down the projects with community members are outraged that no viable plan for the safe tempoBarbara Byrd-Bennett, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is being done is an insult and it is disrespectful. 1875 N. Orchard. rary relocation of residents or ultimate restoraand the Board of Education would even think of A group called "Chicago Students OrganizAt each Board member’s home, protesters tion of those people indigenous to those comclosings that many schools, especially amidst ing to Save Our Schools" protest at 125 South spoke against school closings, with chants and munities, our youth once again, be forced to the current climate Clark Street then signs and left information at surrounding navigate inherently dangerous streets. Sadly, of youth violence. marched to City neighbors’ homes. They also placed suspension this reckless wave of school closures is likely to Most of the Hall to deliver a notice yard signs at their homes. result in an increase in the murder rate. Chicago campuses are in letter to Mayor One protester charged CPS board members is a city the Black commuRahm Emanuel. “bullying parents, students, teachers and comnity. Since 2001 Action Now par- munity members by forcing “Enough with the lies and public 88% of students ents and community the implementation of failed deception: School closings will not impacted by CPS members held a policies that harm public save money and taxpayers will not School Actions are “School Board Bul- education in Chicago.” see costs benefits in two years.

African-American. lies Bus Tour” at the Young, President of Action Why? Because vibrant school com“And this is by homes of three CPS Now commented, “Hearing munities will be quickly transformed d e s i gn . ” said members. that they want to close that into abandon buildings, neighborLewis.

The first stop was many schools is appalling. hood eyesores and public safety “These actions at the home of CPS They will be putting our kids hazards. unnecessarily member Andrea in danger, hurting their educa“The bottom line is the schools tarexpose our stuZopp at 10920 S. tion and leaving huge buildgeted for closure are based on the dents to gang vioOakley Ave in Chi- ings abandoned where we racial makeup of those schools and lence, turf wars cago. Zopp is the know that vandalism and their zip codes,” Lewis said. “We and peer-to-peer President of the illegal activity will take place. The Chicago Teachers will continue to plead our cause, Barbara ByrdBennett makes the Chicago conflict. Some of Urban The Board of Ed is so out of Union President Karen fight in the courts and in the streets announcement of our students have League which pro- touch with the people of Chi- Lewis said. “Most of for what is right for our students and school closing as been seriously tectors say the CUL cago and we are going to our communities.

Mayor Rahm injured as a result leader is going stand up and fight back the campuses As thousands of parents, students, Emanuel looks on. of school closWilliam Dock Walls against the mission against this decision by the are in the Black teachers, paraprofessionals and ings.” for economic, edu- Mayor and CPS.” school clinicians attended various former mayoral Lewis added cational and social Lewis said at a news con- community. ... hearings across the city where they candidate call the “There is no safety presented evidence that their schools actions Sadly, this progress for African ference regarding proposed “And this is by reckless wave of plan. There is no Americans by de- school closings: “We are were not being “underutilized” and school closures. transportation ciding to support the standing here today in the design.” begged for them not to be closed. plan. The city has closing of at least 50 beautiful Mahaila Jackson Despite the outcry, the CPS listened already raised schools, the major- elementary school in Auburninstead to a politically-connected, ad CTA fares and ity of which are in Gresham neighborhood. This school was named -hoc commission she created and has since now they expect parents to put their five-year- African-American communities. for one of the greatest gospel singers in our recommended 61 school actions, including the old on a crowded city bus in order for them to The bus went on to Board of Education nation’s history, a woman who sang at Dr. Mar- closings. get to school, when they used to be able to walk President David Vitale’s house, 4925 S. Wood- tin Luther King, Jr.’s funeral, a woman who to a school in their neighborhood. The way this lawn, then continue to Penny Pritzker’s home at was instrumental in our Civil Rights struggle.”

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$Billion law suit

through a website.

In December 2012, Fields said in his lawsuit, an SEC administrative (Continued from page 1) law judge issued an initial order dismissing an alleged violation over around and filed a $1 billion not having a written code of ethics, lawsuit against the Securities and but fined him $150,000 for violating Exchange Commission, alleging securities regulations and prohibited defamation of character, slander, him from becoming a broker or investment adviser. libel and undue hardship.

"However, the order was vague Anthony Fields, who lives on Chicago's North Side, filed his law- and failed to address the allegations of selling fraudulent secusuit in the U.S. District rities or trying to buy and Court in the Northern sell fictitious securities on District of Illinois on social media," Fields said Feb. 19. in his lawsuit. He is repreThe SEC declined to senting himself. The SEC comment to the Chicago "did not produce any secuTribune. rities that would be considLast year, the SEC ered fraudulent." alleged in an administraHe said his reputation as tive proceeding that a businessman and acFields had fraudulently used LinkedIn to pro- Anthony Fields, countant has been ruined, and his family and friends -- who mote fictitious "bank guarantees" are now supporting him financially and "medium-term notes." It also said Fields lacked the credentials to - embarrassed. Fields cited more sell securities. His postings drew than a dozen news outlets, including interest from potential buyers, but the Chicago Tribune and South the SEC allegations didn't claim that Street Journal (12/2012), that wrote Fields succeeded in selling any about the SEC's action. He said he through his two sole proprietorships. has been unable to open a bank acThe SEC said he also provided false count, get a job or pay child support.

He is seeking a jury trial and a information about assets under management, clients and background total of $1 billion in damages.

The Emil Jones Jr. Youth Foundation, headed by former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr., this January presented the Chicago State University (CSU) Foundation with a $200,000 gift creating the Emil Jones, Jr. Scholarship Fund for students who need financial support to continue and complete their education. In celebration of the donation, the Foundation will host a special reception on Friday, March 29 in honor of the former legislator’s generous gift. The reception will begin at 5:30 on the 4th floor of the CSU Library.

The Emil Jones Jr. Scholarship Fund will be an endowment that will provide monetary scholarships intended to improve the educational experience and support services for CSU student-scholars. The average cost of tuition for a student attending the University is approximately $11,000 a year and the funds from the endowment will assist students in completing their educational goals.

“President Jones is a long-time advocate of education and we are

very grateful for this gift that will make it possible for countless numbers of CSU students to attain an education into perpetuity” said Maurice Grant, chairman of the CSU Foundation Board of Directors. Jones was a supporter for continuing state appropriations for education during his long Senate career. “Education is the great equalizer”, says Jones.

“Anytime we can provide opportunities for students to succeed we must do that. This endowment is my way of supporting students and the positive impact the University is making in our state’s education community.”

Jones has been a long time supporter of Chicago State University where he was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters in 2004. In 2007, CSU named the 7,000-seat multipurpose convocation center in honor of Jones and his late wife. (Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center) “In today's environment, with continuous cuts in federal and state funding for both students and public institutions, students have become more dependent upon scholarships from their university”, said CSU President Dr. Wayne D. Watson.

“We are humbled and grateful for President Jones’ support and how this gift will touch the lives of untold thousands here on our campus."

For information on how you can support Chicago State University visit the CSU Foundation or call 773995-3839

100 Percent: All Seniors to Four-Year Universities (Continued from page 1)

what has become tradition at Urban Prep – every single one of Urban Prep’s 167 seniors has been accepted to a four-year college or university.

Throughout the year, Urban Prep seniors ceremoniously exchange their red ties for a special red and gold striped design as they receive college acceptance letters. At this event, the seniors most recently admitted to college will exchange their proving the academic, social and emotional development been admitted to college. The Urban Prep Motto is We ties and join their classmates who have already received of urban young men. Urban Prep now operates three Believe. this honor. In addition to the entire student body of Urban schools in Chicago. 100% of Urban Prep's graduates have Prep’s Englewood and West Campuses, students from Urban Prep’s Bronzeville campus will attend the assembly to honor their “brothers.”

Urban Prep will also announced a $150,000 donation from Citi Foundation to support Urban Prep’s Alumni Affairs Program, which supports Urban Prep’s approximately 300 graduates enrolled in college.

Urban Prep leadership and students will be available for media questions.

Urban Prep Academies was founded in 2002 by Tim King and a group of AfricanAmerican education, business and civic leaders who wanted to improve the educational opportunities available to urban boys. In 2005, this nonprofit organization was approved to open Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men – Englewood Campus. Urban Prep is the country's first charter public high school for boys. Since accepting its first class in the fall of 2006, Urban Prep has been recognized internationally for its success in im-

Police on the streets and gun control (Continued from page 1)

On the State level fed up with the Police Seize More than 1,220 Guns in rising violence in Chicago, Rep. First Nine Weeks of 2013 of the De- Mary Flowers (D-31st) is introducing partment’s recent strategic saturation a bill that would include a GPS trackinitiative what they say is producing ing device in all guns. positive results in areas plagued by “This would work the same way as violence. our cell phones that way we will Superintendent McCarthy high- know where the guns are coming lighted several notable arrests in the from and who has it,” said Flowers. last week that illustrate the Depart- “We will then know the good vs. the ment’s ongoing efforts to confiscate bad,” she said. firearms and combat Flowers made her violence involving remarks a week after the guns, gangs and drugs. funeral of 15-year-old “Chicago Police are Hadiya P endleton. working hard to remove “Where are these guns illegal guns from our coming from,” asked streets and protect our Flowers. Until we cut neighborhoods,” said off the gun supply, this Superintendent Garry F. violence will conMcCarthy. “The pace at tinue.“The only way this which we are removing violence will end is for guns from our commuthese youth to get a job, nities demonstrates the Rep. Mary Flowers and get a better educaneed for common sense tional system,” said gun safety laws and mandatory mini- Flowers who explained she is having mums for gun crimes to keep our the bill drafted.

City safe.”

“We know all of the good people The redeployment comes, Emanuel who are law abiding citizens, but we says, after multiple audits determined don’t know the bad guys.”Referring that additional administrative respon- to her bill, Flowers said, “All guns sibilities should be handled by civil- would have a tracking mechanism,” ians and not sworn personnel.

Flowers stated “Since our first week in office, we addition, the Mayor announced a have been focused on moving police coalition from Chicago’s business officers onto the beat and working and philanthropy sectors will aim to directly in our commuraise $50 million to pay nities,” said Emanuel. for community-based Officers begin to be programs that serve attransferred in February, risk youth. The initiative and all 200 will be also includes stacks of moved from departcommittees. ment headquarters and Emanuel’s business and district offices into philanthropic “action patrol position by committee” will include March 31. an “advisory committee” Addressing crime of community leaders, with pray, more than researchers and criminal Rev. James Meeks 100 Chicago-area justice practitioners who churches and their pastors are asking will draw “input” from residents in congregants and residents to pray neighborhoods. simultaneously citywide in neighborSpecifically, the business commuhoods and on street corners where nity challenge will support mentor2012 homicide victims were gunned ing, intervention and conflict resoludown on. Friday, April 5, 2013 start- tion programs, provide seed funding ing at 7 p.m. for new programs, and work to reAt various locations across Chibuild community supports in cago, among them the most violent neighborhoods most impacted by communities of 2012: Austin, Rose- violence. land, Englewood and Douglas Park.

The committee will measure proLead organizer Rev. James Meeks, gram success in terms of its impact pastor, Salem Baptist Church, will on individual behavior and school lead a prayer group at 111th and achievement levels, as well as costMichigan in the Roseland commueffectiveness and reduction in violent nity, where 24 people were killed last crime across the city. year.

The strategic saturation initiative

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focuses on 10 areas in the City with the most violent crime. While the areas represent 1.6 percent of the City’s landmass, they account for 10 percent of the violence. Each night there are 200 more officers on the streets in these areas, made possible through an overtime initiative.

“Strategic saturation is another method of protecting public safety, and to date it’s been effective,” said Superintendent McCarthy. “There have been no shootings and no murders in these areas during the times they’ve been covered through strategic saturation.”

(Photo by Chinta Strausberg)

Dewayne Glover a member of the Concerned of the Faith Community and the Salvation Church of God Church, during an interview late Thursday night on WVON’s Ciff Kelley show.

“Back in the 1920’s and 1930’s when they had all of the other gangs, what did they do? It was a federal offense. The feds came in and got all of those gang members who were white at that time. They rid the city of all of the Al Capone’s of that day.”

Kelley said, “As long as the gangs were killing each other, nobody cared, but they killed the little news boys, then they leaned on the president and said you have to do something….”

Glover said gangs are terrorists against the community. “We have to change the law that allows us to go after them in a different fashion that brings in the necessary help that the city needs” to prevent them from killing innocent youth like Hadiya Pendleton.

“If this were happening to white people, it would have been done with and over with years ago. It never would have gotten to the place where it is now because they never would have stood for it,” said Glover. “This is something that we

have allowed and because of that it has festered.”

Accompanying Glover was Rev. Donald Smith, pastor of the Holy Jerusalem Church who just released a record called, “Speak Up” in hopes of breaking the code of silence, said, “To fix this problem is really not that complicated. Who is going to stand up? These are our children. “ Glover said he will be playing “Speak Up” on WYCA and said, “It’s a wake up call to action… I must be a part of the solution of what is going on in my city.”

Rev. Smith is hoping that the city of Chicago will work with them in stemming crime and that the administration will embrace his song, “Speak Up.” “We reached out and spoke to some people, but they haven’t responded.”

He is also working to set up a hot line number so people will feel comfortable in calling in tips when crimes are committed. Part of the proceeds from his record will go towards setting up a reward fund.

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to my people the wall is back on.

In “Panther” as the FBI was not able to stop the growth of the Black Panther Party, they went to the drug dealers. The mod said, ‘let us have freedom to sell in the black community, and it will not only stop the Panthers but any other major movement of the Black community. as well as many reports as recent as The most serious offense for 237,000 sentenced prisoners in state facilities at the end of 2010 was a conviction involving illegal drugs. Of this total: 69,500 (29.3%) were non-Hispanic white, 105,600 (44.6%) were non-Hispanic black and 47,800 (20.2%) were Hispanic.

The custody incarceration rate for black males was 4,618 per 100,000. Hispanic males were incarcerated at a rate of 1,747 per 100,000. Compared to the estimated numbers of black, white, and Hispanic males in the U.S. resident population, black males (6 times) and Hispanic males (a little more than 2 times) were more likely to be held in custody than white males. At midyear 2007 the estimated incarceration rate of white males was 773 per 100,000.

Fictional as the Godfather movie is, the Panther movie is based on facts in the works of the FBI to dismantle the Black Panther Party and the movement it started international.

The Black Women’s Expo to Host Town Hall Meeting on Violence The Black Women’s Expo (TBWE), presented by State Farm, will tackle one of the most serious and persistent issues facing Chicago today during the event at McCormick Place on Saturday, April 6. Merry Mitchell, columnist for the Chicago Sun Times, will moderate a panel entitled “Violence in Chicago, the Diagnosis and Prognosis”. Mitchell will lead her panel through a no-holds barred discussion of the issues facing the city that have led to Chicago being a focus of national attention as it relates to violence and gun control.

The Town Hall Meeting will be held from 1:00pm - 3:30pm on Saturday and features the Honorable Dorothy Brown, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court; Brother Enoch “N.O.C.”, Director and CoCreator of Hip-Hop DetoxX; Tio Hardiman, Director of Cease Fire Illinois and Creator of the Violence Interrupter Initiative; Kareem Pender, Senior Director of Human Capital and Education Programs; Rev. Dr. Michael Louis Pfleger, Senior Pastor, The Faith Community of St. Sabina; Juliana Stratton, JD, Executive Director of the Cook County Judicial Advisory Council; Alphonza Wysinger, 1st Deputy Superintendent, Chicago Police Department.

The panelists will touch on why Chicago is losing its children to violence at an alarming rate and some strategies for change. Expo attendees are invited to take part in this critical discussion of the possible causes and most importantly, the solutions to saving our children, families and communities. The session is free to all Expo attendees.

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ithout warning, at 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was hit by a sniper's bullet. King had been standing on the balcony in front of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, when, he was shot. The .30-caliber rifle bullet entered King's right cheek, traveled through his neck, and finally stopped at his shoulder blade. King was immediately taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m.

Violence and controversy followed. In outrage of the murder, many blacks took to the streets across the United States in a massive wave of riots. The FBI investigated the crime, but many believed them partially or fully responsible for the assassination. An escaped convict by the name of James Earl Ray was arrested, but many people, including some of Martin Luther King Jr.'s own family, believe he was innocent.

W here is American today that can be in the words of Dr. King? This mock Q&A from President Obama to the spirit of Black Wall Street, America viewed by Dr. King today in his own words. in an inescapable RC: This is the network of mutualweek we are in ity....... memory of your ….In the final life on this day of analysis the weakyour assignation. ness of Black Power You left at the is its failure to see young age of 39, that the black man half of Amerineeds the white man cans under 45 and the white man years of age were needs the black not born when man. However much you walked this we may try to roearth, yet you manticize the sloare still maybe King Jr. lying in state in Memphis, Tengan, there is no the most noted nessee, as his colleagues pay their reseparate black path American of all spects to him. Right to left: Andrew to power and fulfilltimes. Would you Young, Bernard Lee, and Reverend Ralph Abernathy. (Photo by Keystone/ ment that does not have did anyGetty Images) intersect white thing different to paths, and there is no separate white path extend your life? to power and fulfillment, short of social King: “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place.” disaster, that does not share that power I submit to you that if a man hasn't discovered with black aspirations for freedom and something that he will die for, he isn't fit to human dignity. We are bound together in a live. single garment of destiny.

If physical death is the price that I must pay to We must stand up and say, "I'm black and free my white brothers and sisters from a permanent death of the spirit, then nothing can be I'm beautiful," and this self-affirmation is the black man's need, made compelling by more redemptive. the white man's crimes against him.

I just want to do God's will. And he's RC: But politically speaking isn't it a allowed me to go to the mountain. And major victory as the Democrats has I've looked over, and I've seen the prommade such a victory? ised land! I may not get there with you, King: "I feel someone must remain in the but I want you to know tonight that we as position of non-alignment, so that he can a people will get to the promised land.

RC: FBI chief Edgar Hoover had some look objectively at both parties and be the conscience of both—not the servant or private files on you. Can you speak on master of either." your private conversation with him "I don't think the Republican party is a about those files? party full of the almighty God nor is the KING: We must use time creatively.

Democratic party. They both have weakRC: Okkkkk.

RC: As you know we are now celebrat- nesses... And I'm not inextricably bound to either party." ing the re-election of the first African American President of RC: Religion has been a the United States Barack very substance of your life, Obama. In the words of how was this developed?

King : It is quite easy for me the late James Brown to think of a God of love noted for “Say it Loud’ I mainly because I grew up in am Black and Proud” a a family where love was cenreinforcement of Black tral and where lovely relaPower. Should Black tionships were ever present.

Power be acknowledged My parents would always tell with President Obama?

King: All men are caught me that I should not hate the

white man, but that it was my duty as a Christian to love him.

Even though I have never had an abrupt conversion experience, religion has been real to me and closely knitted to life. In fact the two cannot be separated; religion for me is life.

...Was not Paul an extremist for the gospel of Jesus Christ -- "I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." Was not Martin Luther an extremist -- "Here I stand; I can do none other so help me God." Was not John Bunyan an extremist -- "I will stay in jail to the end of my days before I make a butchery of my conscience."

RC: Here in Chicago we have more Was not Abraham Lincoln an extremist churches than businesses, and more social -- Was not Thomas Jefferson an extremist -ills in communities where most of the "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all churches are such as Englewood. There is a men are created equal." So the question is not negative taste in the minds of many with the whether we will be extremist but what kind of church leadership. How do you address this? extremist will we be. Will we be extremists for King : ..There was a time when the church hate or will we be extremists for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice-was very powerful. It was during that period or will we be extremists for the cause of juswhen the early Christians rejoiced when they tice? In that were deemed worthy to suffer for what they dramatic scene on Calvary's hill, three men believed. In those days the church was not were crucified. We must not forget that all merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas three were crucified for the same crime--the and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of soci- crime of extremism. Two were extremists for immorality, and thusly fell below their environety. Whenever the early Christians entered a ment. town the power structure got disturbed and The other, Jesus Christ, was an extremist for immediately sought to convict them for being love, truth and goodness, and thereby rose "disturbers of the peace" and "outside agitators." But they went on with the conviction that above his environment. they were "a colony of heaven," and had to RC: So is going to jail in your case an examobey God rather than man. They were small in ple of that? number but big in commitment. They were too King: Never forget that everything Hitler God-intoxicated to be "astronomically intimidid in Germany was legal…. I submit that dated." They brought an end to such ancient an individual who breaks a law that conscience evils as infanticide and gladiatorial contest. tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts We will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands.

RC: During your life you were known as an extremist. Not like Malcolm X, but still an extremist even among some Black people. There is a group of activist in Chicago by the name of VOTE (Voice of The ExOffenders). Their leaders are Paul McKinley Republican candidate for congress), Mark and Joseph. So happens, names represented in the Bible. Some would call them the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse radicals and others say its courage. the conscience of the community over its injusHow do you assess them? tice, is in reality expressing the highest respect King :. When you are right you cannot be too for the law. radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too (Continued on page 3) conservative....

Letters to the Editor

Utility Bills and the Boot Dear Editor; llinois State Senator Ira Silverstein is trying to pass a bill that says if you have an unpaid utility bill in the City of Chicago, they can boot your car.

If your car is booted, you have 24 hours to pay the unpaid utility bill and boot fee— otherwise your car will be towed and impounded. Once that happens you have 21 days to pay the entire utility bill, the boot fee, the tow fee, and storage fee otherwise your car will be auctioned off.

Click here to sign my petition opposing this terrible legislation.

As you can imagine I am pretty livid about this. How dare a state senator introduce a bill that (right now) only affects the

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city water, this could affect more people that we realize.

It doesn't matter if you live in a house or an apartment—if you have a utility bill, you are affected. Again, this only affects the City of Chicago, but I'm certain this is just the testing ground. If we allow this, it will expand statewide and possibly nationwide, so you don't need to live in the city to fight against this bill. That's why I created a petition on SignOn.org to the Illinois State Senate, which says: Say no City of Chicago (most of his district is the to SB0036, sponsored by Senator Ira northern suburbs, Skokie, Wilmette, etc.)

Silverstein, which says that if you fail to and targets the least of us, our seniors liv- pay your utility bills, your vehicle will be ing off social security, those with low inbooted, towed, and sold. come, unemployed and underemployed?!

Add your name to this petiNo one wants to be in the dark, cold, or tion, and then pass it along to without water—that's why the utility bill is your friends. the first thing people pay when they have Thanks! the money. But with the new increase in –Anthony W. Williams

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Our numbers demonstrate that Accion has seen tremendous growth over the last few years. We've expanded our staff, significantly increased our lending capacity, and we've established our Core Values.

Our Core Values are more than just words on a screen. They are meant to de-

South Street Journal RC: On the point of Malcolm X. What was the relationship of you two if any?

King: You know, right before he was killed he came down to Selma and said some pretty passionate things against me. And that surprised

me because after all it was my territory there. But afterwards he took my wife aside, and said he thought he could hip me more by attacking me than praising me. He thought it would make it easier for me in the long run.

RC: People still question your stance on ‘love thy neighbor’, turn the other cheek.

King : ... And I'm going to talk about it everywhere I go. I know it isn't popular to talk about it in some circles today. I'm not talking about emotional bosh when I talk about love, I'm talking about a strong, demanding love.

And I have seen too much hate. I've seen too much hate on the faces of sheriffs in the South.

I've seen hate on the faces of too many Klansmen and too many White Citizens Councilors in the South to want to hate myself, because every time I see it, I know that it does something to their faces and their personalities and I say to myself that hate is too great a burden to bear. ... And the beautiful thing is that we are moving against wrong when we do it, because John was right, God is love. He who hates does not know God, but he who has love has the key that unlocks the door to the meaning of ultimate reality.

RC: That point is for those outside of the community, what about those are in and part of the Black community such as Clarence Thomas and even for the most part Black Aldermen that have not address the Parity Legislation for contracts where Black receive only 6% of city contracts as the aldermen being silent on the new Mayor. How do you address issues such as this in leadership?

King : ., Speech in Memphis, April 3, 1968, the day before King was assassinated In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.....

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. …..

"Cowardice asks the question - is it safe?

Expediency asks the question - is it politic?

Vanity asks the question - is it popular? But conscience asks the question - is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because it is right."….

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity…

The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict …..We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.

RC: I have to remind people about the “N” word. There is store in African and Taiwan

fine us as a team and to help us focus on who we want to be as individuals and as an organization.

At the heart of our Core Values is our commitment to helping small business owners. This means ensuring the success of our current clients, and also expanding our reach to help many more small business owners.

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rejected and angry young men I have told them that Molotov cocktails and rifles would not solve their problems. I have tried to offer them my deepest compassion while maintaining my conviction that social change comes most meaningfully through nonviolent action. But they asked — and rightly so — what about Vietnam (Iraq)? They asked if our own nation wasn't using massive doses of violence to solve its problems, to bring about the changes it wanted. Their questions hit home, and I knew that I could never again raise my voice against the violence of the oppressed in the ghettos without having first spoken clearly to the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today — my own government. …

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; ... Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. .... Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.

RC: . Let us talk about some domestic issues. Former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said he do not care about the rich nor the poor. There are those of us that can not see a future, men from young to old selling loose squares to make ends meet. Chicago has transformed over 40,000 black families from Public Housing over the last 10 years as it has build the “White Wall Street around the Loop, as the poor were an eye soar to the city; With that publicist activist Stephanie Gathin said, what the city has done to Black people here in Chicago is a total shame of the leadership.

How do we address the issue of the poor and leadership?

King : The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict. In the End, we will American is still presently in two wars, which the President is close to ending. remember not the words He will be known for taking down Bin Linof our eneden and Gaddafi filling President Bush mandate mies, but the silence of our friends.

Today the poor are less often dismissed, I hope, from our consciences by being branded as inferior or incompetent. We also know that no matter how dynamically the economy develops and expands, it does not eliminate all poverty.

The problem indicates that our emphasis must be twofold. We must create full employment or we must create incomes.

People must be made consumers by one method or the other. Once they are placed in this position we need to be concerned that the potential of the individual is not wasted.

New forms of work that enhance the social good will have to be devised for those for whom traditional jobs are not avail-able.

If a man is called to be a streets-weeper, he should sweep streets even as Michel Angelo painted or Beethoven composed music or to “Get Even” with a growing hatred of what Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and happen on the 911 day. earth will pause and say, ‘Here lived a great RC: What is your take on war?

King: As I have walked among the desperate, street sweeper who did his job well.’

RC: So as you say there will always be the poor, meaning we should accept beggars on the street and move on?

King: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?’ But then the Good Samaritan came by. And he reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?’

RC: This newspaper has founded the campaign known as the Black Wall Street here is Chicago. It is in line with the Neilson study of the Black consumer spending over $1.1 Trillion by 2015 (page 1). How do you view this campaign?

King: After you leave the United States, Soviet Russia, Great Britain, West Germany, France, and I could name the others, the Negro collectively is richer than most nations of the world. We have an annual in-come of more than thirty billion dollars a year (1967), which is more than all of the exports of the United States, and more than the national budget of Canada. Did you know that?

RC: I yes I do King: That's power right there, if we know how to pool it... Never stop and forget that collectively, that means all of us together, collectively we are richer than all the nation in the world, with the exception of nine. Did you ever think about that?

RC: Yes I have.

RC: The Black community is concerned about other people controlling most of the businesses in their communities, as well as churches such as Trinity United Church of Christ having a bad taste about Walmart. How should we address these concerns?

King: We don't have to argue with anybody.

We don't have to curse and go around acting bad with our words. We don't need any bricks and bottles, we don't need any Molotov cocktails, we just need to go around to these stores, and to these massive industries in our country, and say, ‘God sent us by here, to say to you that you're not treating his children right. And we've come by here to ask you to make the first item on your agenda — fair treatment, where God's children are concerned. Now, if you are not prepared to do that, we do have an agenda that we must follow. And our agenda calls for withdrawing economic support from you.’

RC: There are at least four persons in Chicago you have worked with still active; Jesse Jackson, Al Sampson, Dorothy Tillman and Tim Black. Still in your course in life, should it be an example of many to follow?

King: As June approaches, with its graduation ceremonies and speeches, a thought suggests itself...Whatever career you may choose for yourself--doctor, lawyer, teacher--let me propose an avocation to be pursued along with it.

Become a dedicated fighter for civil rights.

Make it a central

gram or organization.

Mayor Emanuel talks about his success of longer school days and doubling the summer job opportunities, and the largest ever investment into after school programs, serving 13,000 young people in 2013, but fails to mention that he may not know, what to do to stop the carnage. Not knowing is not as bad as not being humble enough to ask for help. According to the U.S. Census, there are over 29,000 youth in zip code 60629 alone. So the Mayor’s excitement about the largest investment ever into after school programs only has the capacity serve Gage Park, Marquette Park and Chicago Lawn.

National Block Club University was founded

by Syron Smith. This former military man has created a process in which urban America can Dear Editor; effectively addresses the violence, but the ith the focus on BAM or Becoming Mayor will not listen. Anchored in 20 Chicago A Man, from our city’s top execuzip codes, with leadership in each, Syron has tive, it simply underscores the nostrategically assigned 20 career clubs to each tion that this leader doesn’t understand or is too zip code, 20 U.S. cities to each zip code, 20 isolated to comprehend that the struggles of countries in Africa to each zip code and 20 young Black males are deeper than any prosuburbs to each zip code for strategic alliances

and layers of support.

In 2011, Syron as 5 people from each of the 20 neighborhoods to write the Mayor and ask him to meet with Syron to discuss this military style structure- it fell on deaf ears. Three of the Mayor’s people met with Syron and thought they could broker a meeting between the two and nothing every happened.

The slaying of Chicagoans, one every 86,400 seconds last year is a shame but the Mayor is either being shielded from the grass root community or may be too arrogant to admit he may not know how to address this epidemic. http://www.nationalblockclubuniversity.com/ www.youtube.com/syronsmith Dennis Hood, Chair, Section 3/ResidentOwned Business Interest Section, 7th Congressional District Small Business Group, Cell (773) 567-2216 Blog www.residentbusiness.wordpress.com

using the name. How do you address the word that once was considered a hatred word among black people and now it is developing a new meaning of acceptance. What is the physic of the word?

King: Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys a man's sense of values and his objectivity. It causes him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and the false with the true.

As long as the mind is enslaved, the body can never be free. Psychological freedom, a firm sense of self-esteem, is the most powerful weapon against the long night of physical slavery. …… And, with a spirit straining toward true self-esteem, the Negro must boldly throw off the manacles of self-abnegation and say to himself and to the world, "I am somebody. I am a person. I am a man with dignity and honor. I have a rich and noble history.

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ping now, because the voters of this district deserve much more.”

sored by the Chicago Defender and the NAACP and a debate at FOX 32 News.

Other top candidates suggested Kelly is counting on a final push by the billionaire

As a Chicago native and an Independent Candidate, she says that, “The 2nd Congressional District deserve someone with new ideas and who is not backed and currently entrenched in the machine politics of the State and City of Chicago.”

Phalike began her career in the transportation and logistics industry. In addition she has the role as an Operations Analyst for commercial Pahlke real es t at e properties and her top level performance, as one of the country’s top real estate producers gives her an unprecedented insight on the current state of the mortgage and banking industry.

She indicates that, “The people in these communities never benefit from the many capitol development projects targeted for their areas.”

A position the Chicago Tribune told endorsing Kelly, citing her lack of economic agendas.

The debates on the issues will not have the full ream of the democrat candidate as Kelly told FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery that she won't participate in any more campaign debates.

"My schedule is actually very booked," Kelly said when asked if she plans to make it to any more forums before Election Day. Kelly did not show for a forum spon-

mayor of New York's independent super PAC. "She's allowing Mayor Bloomberg to speak for her," Lewis says. "He has spent almost $2.5 million in this race. He continued to say, “This is what a sellout looks like exposed. She has no shame in here game and is following orders from her handlers to lay low till after April 9.

Kelly, a member of the Democratic Party, served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. She then served as chief of staff for then -Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias until 2010. She was the 2010 Democratic nominee for State Treasurer, but was defeated in the general election.

Kelly serves as the Cook County Chief Administrative OffiLewis cer.

Jones, a journalist who lives in Chicago's South Shore, His radio documentaries has received critical acclaim and numerous awards. Jones was the Green Party's 2010 nominee for United States Senate from Illinois. He ran against Republican Mark Kirk, Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, and Libertarian Mike Labno in the general election.

McKinley is an ex-offender, active with the organization VOTE (Voices of the ExOffender), a grassroots activist fighting the Chicago Machine for accountability and fairness.

McKinley has fought to put ex-offenders to work believing it is vital to our communities to allow young men and women opportunities

ago, Elizabeth “Liz” Pahlke entered the race with days left, Pahlke says, “I not stop-

to seek gainful employment and turn their lives around.

He has been endorsed by Operation Black Storm, a project of Alan Keyes’s Patriot PAC and by the Gun Owners of American Political Victory Fund On the endorsement McKinley said “I am proud to announce I have been endorsed -- I am dedicated to supporting the 2nd Amendment, and appreciate their support.” The party has recently nominated African American candidates for senator or governor in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland, though none were successful. However, no major support from the GOP has been given to

McKinley. Currently, most of the Republican voter base in the district is Caucasian.

The Republican Party, frequently called the GOP (for "Grand Old Party") usually seen as the traditionally pro-business party.

“Frederick Douglass once said, ‘I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress.’ I believe this is true today, and we are in the midst of a reawakening of the Black community to the promise conservative principles hold for all Americans,” said McKinley.

The GOP has been winning under 15% of the black vote in recent national elections (1980 to 2008). “You can’t blame Republicans for what’s going on in my district; it has been ruled by the tyranny of the Left’s Democratic Machine for 60 years,” he said. “It is time to stand up to those that would keep us down —and that includes the left’s media attack dogs, which serve to protect the Machine’s property—us.”

Despite McKinley's seemingly narrow odds, ABC reports Kelly has said, "I take nothing for granted, and I respect whoever my opponents are."

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his hurt me to write. This really hurt me to even create the copy title above. I was extremely sad when the news program I was watching broke in with an exclusive news item. Then after seeing the civil rights leaders' first son walk out of e court room in the nation's capital, it sadden me even more. But the final nail in my coffin, was when this dude from the government read the charges and outlined the alleged scheme, it floored me.

This mess is absolutely amazing and shocking! I always said that the rise of President Barack Obama somehow destroyed the dreams of Jesse Jackson, Jr as the Negro golden child who could lead this nation. And I've stated many times in past Works of Words, that former Congressman Jackson was normally always the smartest person in the room wherever he appeared and he once had a remarkable upside with unlimited potential. I admired his intellect and knowledge of politics.

As former U.S. Rep. Jackson and his wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, pleaded guilty in what prosecutors said was a conspiracy to siphon about $750,000 in federal campaign funds for their personal use. Jackson Jr. entered a negotiated plea of guilty on one felony count of conspiracy to commit false statements, mail and wire fraud.

Prosecutors say the couple enjoyed a life of luxury with campaign cash. About 3,100 personal purchases were made on campaign credit cards, totaling $582,772.58, prosecutors said.

Pressed by the judge on whether he was freely entering the plea, the former congressman acknowledged he had been under psychiatric care but said he had not been treated for addiction to alcohol or narcotics. Asked whether he understood what was happening, he answered, "Sir, I've never been more clear in my life."

Sandi pleaded guilty to one charge of willingly filing a false tax return, tied to the same allegations. Both Jacksons appearing in dark suits, and had the opportunity to make personal statements. But only Jesse replied with a brief reply. Sandi chose to just answer the judge's questions with "Yes, sirs" and "Guilty." Jackson Jr. spoke softly during his hearing and momentarily dried his eyes. When asked by Judge Wilkins how he would plead, Jackson answered: “I am guilty your honor.”

Jackson Jr. was present for his wife's hearing proceedings as well. They left the courtroom holding hands. When leaving the courtroom, Jackson Jr. told a reporter, "Tell everybody back home I'm sorry I let 'em down, OK?" At a press conference following the hearing, Jackson Jr. attorney Reid Weingarten said Jackson's health problems contributed to his crimes.

As part of Jackson Jr.'s plea deal, the parties have agreed that sentencing guidelines call for a term of between 46 and 57 months in prison. He will be sentenced June 28. And after his release from an expected prison term, he might face additional years of supervised probation. Sandi Jackson's sentencing is scheduled for July 1. She could face a possible prison term of 18 to 24 months and $4,000 to $40,000 in fines.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., and other family members walked through the courthouse, arms linked together showing solidarity. Married for more than 20 years, Jesse and Sandi have a 12year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son and this could have an adverse affect on them for years to come.

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By Francine Jeffries e have just witnessed one of the most important pieces of history in the United States. On January 21, 2013, the inauguration of the 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama was sworn into office.

The United States continues to make historical decisions. Deregulation, one such historical event, gained momentum in the 1970’s. Originating from the Nixon administration, the deregulation of transportation came in 1971. Can you remember when AT & T controlled telecommunications? That changed when AT & T was forced to split in 1984 and President Clinton signed into law the telecom industry deregulations in 1996. The last deregulation to come is energy which came about in the Bush era. The United States is currently transitioning away from local energy monopolies. Energy deregulation will be the largest transfer of wealth in history.

In the past, one utility provided the three components of your energy service: 1) the generation; 2) the transmission; and 3) the distribution. Legislatures and the public utility commissions of

With the first stage of the Pullman Park Development well underway, the City of Chicago introduced an ordinance on behalf of 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale that would authorize up to $11 million in TIF money to help finance the site work and infrastructure in preparation for 67,000 sq. ft. of more retail space.

The long-dormant 180-acre former Ryerson Steel site stretches along the Bishop Ford Expressway between 104th and 111th Streets. It now boasts a nearly completed Walmart. The first Ross Dress For Less on the South Side and Planet Fitness Health Club will anchor the north end being funded through the TIF. “When they elected me 14 years ago, I promised my con-

forty one states to date, including Illinois, have deregulated this process. You ask, “What does this mean to me”? Freedom of choice, wealth, and conservation to name a few things.

With the deregulation of energy, you are now able to go direct and choose the company that produces energy, or the company who buys it on your behalf to sell to you – the generation. The actual transmission of electricity across poles and wires and natural gas through pipe lines will still be the responsibility of your local utility company, Com-Ed and Ameren in Illinois. Don’t get too excited, Com -Ed and Ameren will still respond to emergencies, power outages, meter readings as well as generate your bill. Whatever service you received then, you will receive now. The public utility commission regulates the transmission and distribution to ensure the safety and reliability of your services. What is important to understand is that you

stituents we would one day have again grocery stores, shops and businesses where they live,” said Beale. “They wouldn’t have to leave their communities to find fresh food or work. It’s been a

can choose who to buy the exact same gas and energy from, but at different prices. How do you know who to choose?

Many electric and gas suppliers have surfaced in Illinois. These suppliers are authorized to negotiate power prices on behalf of customers. So let the competitions

April 4—17, 2013 billion dollar industry, opportunity to share in the wealth is vast. Each state is governed independently.

Illinois law has created Municipal Aggregation. This allows municipalities and counties to purchase electricity on behalf of its residents and commercial customers. Currently IPA (Illinois Power Agency) negotiates prices on behalf of the residential customer statewide. Now, the municipalities can negotiate for your community. In some communities, you will have to opt out to switch to the provider you choose. Whatever the case, you can now choose. This choice allows you to conserve on your energy as well.

Some suppliers offer incentives when you conserve on the amount of energy you use. By simply determining which is most important to you, you can choose a provider that will shift economic wealth and opportunity to you and conserve. A consultant can assist you with a price comparison so that you can choose the supplier that best fit your needs. The same energy at potentially lower prices as well as an opportunity to financially benefit? Well, that’s a no brainer for

begin. These suppliers have created opportunities for consumers to become contractors and sell on their behalf. As a contractor, you can sign up people with the chosen provider and develop an economic opportunity for each person signed up. By simply educating customers for a product that they already use can create a meaningful income.

For example, one company that has made headway as a supplier is Ambit Energy. Ambit offers a number of incentives to the contractor as well as the consumer even to the option of FREE energy! For the me. For more information consame energy and gas, their prices tact me at francinehave historically been cheaper. jeffries@yahoo.com.

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long time coming, but our patience and perseverance are paying off, especially the unprecedented job creation.”

As envisioned, Pullman Park will include 400,000 sq. ft. of big box retail; 50,000-75,000 sq. ft. of neighborhood retail; 1,100 new residential units, as well as an indoor and outdoor recreational space. It promises to significantly increase the tax base of 52 acres of previously vacant industrial land.

David Doig heads the not-forprofit Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, which is developing Pullman Park in partnership with U.S. Bank, the city and state. “I watched from my office window a helicopter moving airconditioning equipment to the roof of Walmart,” says Doig, a shepherd of the project for many

years. “It was pretty exciting to see the progress that’s been made, knowing what it will mean to the community.”

Beale, who saw the helicopter as well, noted, “You don’t often see that over here, not for good reasons any way. It makes me feel like a kid again with all this positive activity going on – people doing construction, gearing up to open, prepping for the next phase. We’ve finally turned the corner.”

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The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce and members from around the state willat 10:00 AM, April 10, 2013theCapitol in Springfield.Meeting with our various legislators and other business people to share perspectives of how to help improve the business climate in Illinois. For more information or to RSVP your attendance, call Chama St. Louis at-740 -4430.

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part of your life. It will make you a better doc-

tor, a better lawyer, a better teacher. It will enrich your spirit as nothing else possibly can.

It will give you that rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow man . Make a career of humanity.

Commit your-self to the noble struggle for human rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in. Excerpted from ‘The Drum Major Instinct’, a sermon by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968.

RC: There is the case everyone cannot be a Dr. King and people just do not know what to do.

King: Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don't have to know about Plato and Aristotle to

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serve. You don't have to know Einstein's ‘Theory of Relativity’ to serve. You don't have to know the Second Theory of Thermal Dynamics in Physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love, and you can be that servant.’ .

RC: Well, Travis Smiley and Cornell West do hold the Black Agenda meetings around the country.

King: This is no time for romantic illusions and empty philosophical debates about freedom. This is a time for action. What is needed

half those of whites. of the bad things of life, he has twice those of whites. ...Where do we go from here? First, we must massively assert our dignity and worth. We must stand up amidst a system that still oppresses us and develop an unassailable and majestic sense of values.

RC: This may be an unfair question but, do you regret you died at a young age of 39, or maybe would you have taken a different route in your ministry?

King:, Speech in Detroit, June 23, 1963. I decided early to give my life to something eternal and absolute. Not to these little gods that are here today and gone tomorrow, but to God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Speech at Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963. I submit to you that if a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live.... If physical death is the price that I must pay to free my white brothers and sisters from a permanent death of the spirit, then nothing can be more redemptive.

Sermon at Ebenezer Baptist If any of you are around when I have to meet my day, I don't want a long funeral. And if you get some-body to deliver the eulogy, tell them not to talk too long. Every now and then I wonder what I want them to say.

Tell them not to mention that I have a Nobel Peace Prize, that isn't important. Tell I'd like somebody to mention that day, that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving others. I'd like for somebody to

say that day, that Mar-tin Luther King, Jr., tried to Church in Atlanta. (1968-02-04) Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator — that something we call death. We all think about it.

And every now and then I think about my own death, and I think about my own funeral. And I don't think of it in a morbid sense. Every now and then I ask myself, ‘What is it that I would want said?’ And I leave the word to you this morning. Tell them not to mention that I have three or four hundred other awards, that's not important. Tell him not to men-tion where I went to school.

RC: Thank you Dr. King for giving us this time once again.

King: And I want to thank God once more, for allowing me to be here.

is a strategy for change, a tactical program that will bring the Negro into the mainstream of American life as quickly as possible.

RC: Where Do We Go From Here?

King : Address to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (1967-08-16) Now, in order to answer the question, ‘Where do we go from here?’ which is our theme, we must first honestly recognize where we are now. When the Constitution was written, a strange formula to determine taxes and representation declared that the Negro was sixty percent of a person. Today another curious formula seems to declare that he is fifty percent of a person. Of the good things in life, the Negro has approximately one

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To be Honored at ETA’S 30TH Annual Spring Board Benefit ETA will honor four longtime board members during its 30th annual Spring Board Benefit, Sunday, April 21, 2013. Civic leaders Lucille Burrus, Mary Ann Davis and Juanita Passmore and playwright, poet and youth worker Useni Eugene Perkins will be recognized for their decadeslong commitment to the growth and development of eta by being elected inaugural Life Trustees and recipients of the 2013 Milton Davis Magic Award. eta Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in April, 1971 as a non-profit tax exempt organization to provide professional training and work in the performing and technical arts for youth and adults. In the past 42 years, eta has become widely recognized as Chicago’s leading performing and cultural arts complex in the African American community as well as the only African American owned and managed facility of its kind in the city.

The Spring Board Benefit takes place from 3-7pm April 21 at eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Avenue.

Benefit chair is Lisa Montgomery Allen, Sr. Vice President and Chief, Human Resources, American Hospital Association. It is sponsored by Denise Gardner and James D. Montgomery & Associates. .

“This year’s honorees are board members who have been the bedrock of this institution,” said Nancy C. McKeever, chairman of the board.

“We are delighted to accord them the special recognition of Life Trustees as well as the Milton Davis Magic Award.”

Named for eta’s first and long term chairman the late Milton Davis, the award is presented to individuals who understand and appreciate the need to develop institutions which nurture individual and community development.

The board benefit will feature delicious hors d’oeuvres, complimentary champagne, the awards presentation and musical excerpts from the Family Matinee Series production presented by eta’s Youth Performance Ensemble. Comprised of eta performing arts students, the youth are featured on the Mainstage every Saturday from January through May.

The Honorees:

Lucille Burrus has volunteered with a number of the city’s leading cultural, civic and social organizations.

The selfproclaimed ‘behind the scenes supportive individual’ had a successful 32 year career in corporate America

Mary Ann Davis is a retired educator who taught kindergarten for 28 years. She is vice president of the Jazz’N Fan Club, a group that supports jazz and other musical programming at eta and elsewhere

Juanita Passmore is a retired corporate executive, community activist and philanthropist.

She has served in a number of leadership positions and currently serves as VP of the board of the Timeless Gifts Mentoring program Useni Eugene Perkins is a distinguished poet, playwright, and an important force in Chicago culture. As a sociologist and youth activist, he has written several i mp o r ta n t books on African American youth Tickets are $60 which includes three sweepstakes tickets and a chance to win two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a $500 BP gas card, an ipad Mini from Apple, 20 subscriptions to eta and more. Raffle Tickets may also be purchased (3/$25) separately. Winners need not be present. For tickets and information, call 773 -752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org.

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The Black Women’s Expo (TBWE), presented by State Farm, host a starstudded line-up of performers, speakers and authors during its run, April 5 - 7, at McCormick Place. This year’s Expo, sponsored in part by Walgreens, marks the 19th year of the popular women focused event.

TBWE kicks off on Friday with a very special couple’ conversation and book signing with award winning R&B singer and author, Keith Sweat.

Sweat’s new book “Make It Last Forever”, offers tips on how to fix, mend, and reinvigorate troubled relationships. Rounding out Friday will be a performance by the multi-faceted performer-actress, NAACP Image Award nominee and Dove Awardwinning vocalist Tamela Mann.

Saturday’s jam-packed schedule includes a plenary session with author and inspirational speaker Susan Taylor. Dr. Ian Smith will take attendees through his revolutionary “Shred Diet Challenge” and Saturday afternoon will also feature an “Intimate Conversation” with The View’s Sherri Shepherd. The “first lady” of R&B”, Faith Evans, will be live in-concert to finish out the day.

Sunday’s line-up will be just as impactful, featuring a conversation with the always-insightful Dick Gregory.

Comedian Kim Coles with her session entitled “Gratitude and Forgiveness”.

Inspirational music on Sunday with performances by the Verizon “How Sweet the Sound” competition winning Acme Choir and Rev. Charles Jenkins and the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Choir who took home five prestigious Stellar Awards earlier this year.

The three-day exposition is a partnership with MGPG Events and Real Times Media and is designed to empower, enlighten and educate women and girls of all ages.

For more information www.theblackwomensexpo.com, follow them on Facebook at http:// w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / blackwomensexpo or connect on Twitter using the hash tag #TBWE.

WVON celebrates 50 powerful years of IMPACT in broadcast history. The station will observe the day by temporarily suspending its regular talk format and airing vintage recordings from legendary personalities that made them the number #1 station in Chicago in the 1960’s. You will hear classic shows from Herb Kent, ‘The Kool Gent’; E. Rodney ‘Mad Lad’ Jones; Pervis Spann ‘The Blues Man’, Ed ‘Nassau Daddy’ Cook; Bill ‘Butterball’ Crane, and ‘The Barron of Bounce’ Lucky Cordell to name a few. WVON’s Retro Day will air from 6am until midnight on April 1st. The station will run regularly scheduled news, traffic and weather segments. All content will be reflective of WVON’s early days. WVON’s program manager, Todd Ronczkowski stated, “Over the past year we searched high and low to deliver WVON’s classic sound and personality by reaching out to collectors across the country. I was amazed how excited people were to share their WVON recordings. It speaks to how well respected WVON is as an institution.”

Retro Day is one of many features that will be part of the station’s 50th Anniversary festivities. The celebration culminates Saturday April 6th, 2013 at the Chicago Theatre with a star-studded gala featuring local and national personalities, including past WVON talent and a performance by Grammy- award winner Toni Braxton. Tickets for the Grand Gala are on sale at Ticketmaster, The Chicago Theater Box Office, and www.wvon.com

Blaq Ice Productions as well as the Chatham Theater, pulled off a full house for the poets nite there, as they will be doing it again Saturday April 20, live at the ICE Theater. For tickets call 312.719.7310.

Brown Derby Jazz Revue presents Senebella "The Bronzeville Diva. For an evening of great music and fun. Make a point to come out to the Brown Derby Jazz Revue at the Great Lakes Elks Lodge, 5110 S. Prairie Thursday, March 14, 2013.First show starts at 7:30 pm. and you don't want to miss the all out jam session at 9:30 pm with guest musicians and vocalist. Our jam sessions will remind you of the days when musicians came together and just played. $5 Donation at door.Fun and Family at the Brown Derby! Be There!

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Soledad O‘Brien is off the dawn patrol at CNN. The new head of the cable news network, Jeff Zucker, is removing her from the morning show Starting Point. Published reports say Chris Cuomo and Erin Burnett will both replace her. O'Brien says it's not such a bad thing. She's established a production company

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and for the time being will produce documentaries as an independent supplier for CNN and others. In more CNN news, word is Commentators Roland Martin and Donna Brazile may not get their contracts renewed by the network, and that's bringing up CNN's usual problem of the lack of diversity in their newsroom

Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom For Better Or Worse is moving to Oprah Winfrey's OWN cable network. The show, which stars Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White reprising their roles from the Why Did I Get Married movie franchise will debut its third season on OWN this fall. This is a new addition to the deal Tyler

Perry already has with The Mighty O to produce original programming for OWN. There were already two other series, The Haves And The Have Nots and Love Thy Neighbor, Perry will debut on OWN later this year. Actress Tika Sumpter (Sparkle; The Game) is set to co-star in one of the series, and tweeted out pictures on the set with Oprah.

How hot is Actor Craig Robinson? Well, there is life after the sitcom The Office. The show ends this year, but Robinson is filming a pilot for a new NBC show where he will play a musician who takes a job as a middle school teacher. Actor Larenz Tate( Why Do Fools Fall In Love; Love Jones) will co-star. Robinson also has a new Tyler Perry produced-movie coming out May called Peeples. It hits theaters May 10th, and also stars Kerry Washington, Diahann Carroll, David Alan Grier (In Living Color), Craig Robinson (The Office), S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order), Melvin Van Peebles and Tyler James Williams (Everybody Hates Chris, Go On). Tina Gordon Chism wrote and directed while Perry is producer. Kerry Washington is also the cover girl for the latest edition of Ebony magazine..

Janet Jackson has done it again! Miss. The third time may be the charm for Jackson as she revealed she secretly married her Qatari Billionaire Wissam Al Mana last year. Jackson has also converted to Islam like her brother Jermaine who converted to Islam in the 80’s,

whose friends are worried about. He has changed the spelling of his last name to Jacksun. He says he did it for artistic purposes. At 58, friends say Jermaine wants to become his late brother Michael Jackson. He has started dressing like The King Of Pop with tight jeans and sequined military-style jackets. Jermaine is

dependent on his rich, Afghan wife Halima Rashid. Sources say he is running through her money and is urging her to let him take another wife. He has numerous children including kids with his brother Randy's babymomma Alejandra. Jermaine feels guilty over Michael's death because various interventions failed. Jermaine has always felt he should have been the family's biggest star.

Bobby Brown is headed to jail. He must serve 55 days after his third D.U.I. conviction started March 20th. Brown, 44, was arrested last October after being stopped by police in California. Brown was also hit with four years probation. He will have to attend an 18-month alcohol program and attend AA meetings three times a week.

The VH1 network has renewed T.I. and Tiny's reality show The Family Hustle. VH1 is also doing a movie based on the popular girl group TLC. TLC topped the charts in the 90’s with the hits Waterfalls, No Scrubs, and Baby, Baby, Baby, but at the same time, they hit the bottom of showbiz declaring bankruptcy despite record-breaking sales. Drew Sidora (The Game) will play Tionne T-Boz Watkins. Rapper Lil' Mama has been cast as Lisa Left Eye Lopes, and Keke Palmer will be play Rozonda Chilli Thomas. T-Boz and Chilli are among the executive producers and are also planning a tour and remix album. Left Eye died in 2002 in a Honduras car accident. These projects are all set for January 2014 for TLC's 20th anniversary.

The new season of Dancing With The Stars kicks off March 18th. This season's contestants in Jacoby Jones of the Baltimore Ravens, Country Superstar Wynona Judd, and Comedians Andy Dick and DL Hughley.

Prince will be performing on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon this Friday night on NBC. Prince is also going to be the big honoree at this year's 2013 Billboard Music Awards airing May 19th on ABC. Now speaking of Jimmy Fallon, a member of his famous houseband for Late Night is coming out with a book.

Ahmir Questlove Thompson, the drummer for The Roots, has a memoir coming out June 18th called Mo' Meta Blues: The World According To Questlove.

Fantasia is on the cover of this week’s Jet magazine, but she is not happy with the cover photo.

Fantasia is upset that the magazine is using a photo of her from ten years ago.

the Black Panther Party is producing a biographical motion picture which will dramatize his life and the tumultuous 1960's and 70's, the era in which the Black Panthers emerged as the prominent revolutionary civil rights movement of it's time.

Bobby Seal, Chair of the BPP and his partner Stephen Edwards, a filmmaker and former member of the Panthers, have written a screenplay with the title, Seize the Time, The Eighth Defendant.

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Jeremiah James Cotton For bringing the Curse! *** A Dramatic Comedy Stage Play by Audrey Kenner.

April 6, 2013 6:00 p.m.

Prairie State College Theater, 202 S. Halsted. Chicago Heights, IL

April 4—17, 2013

Robin Kelly Endorses Betty Owens For President, as she gets the U.S. President endorsement Current Rich Township High School District 227 School Board President Betty Owens received a big boost in her reelection campaign from former state Representative Robin Kelly. Kelly is the current Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election on April 9th to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. This endorsement is very pivotal for Owens, as District 227 is in the 2nd congressional district, and Owens Kelly was the former State Rep of this same district show she knows the candidate Betty Owens well.

Owens has an over 30 year career in education that includes serving as the principal of 3 different schools for 17 years and 7 years as assistant superintendent.

Kelly Owens was elected to the Board of Education in Rich Township High School District 227, where she has served for 8 years.

President Barack Obama endorsed Kelly in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr., who resigned under a federal investigation and later pleaded guilty to misspending hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds.

“I share Robin’s passionate advocacy to end gun violence with common sense solutions because like her, I believe families impacted by gun violence – especially in my home city of Chicago – deserve a vote,” Obama said in a statement. “I urge you to elect Robin Kelly as your representative in the United State Congress.”

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All-ward candidate debate in Country Club Hills. Most candidates has accepted the opportunity to be present at the debate running for Alderman in Country Club Hills. Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 1:00 - 4:00PM, Papa's Pizza (Event Room), 16040 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL. Be reminded that early voting has started and runs through April 6th, at Matteson Village Hall (4900 Village Commons). Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Markham Courthouse (16501 S. Kedzie) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Election Day is on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013.

The Rich Township Coalition For Better Schools will meet on Saturday (Exact Dates to be announced) from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Old Village Hall at 207th and Governors Highway in Olympia Fields, IL, 60461. RICH TOWNSHIP 227 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE: April, 2012, Rich East, Thursday, 4/5 – 7:30 p.m. Working Session. Tuesday, 4/17 – 7:00 p.m. Special Meeting for, Public Comment. Tuesday, 4/17 – 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting Employment and Resource Fair. The Lighthouse Church of All Nations is hosting this Employment and Resource Fair. The FBI, Chicago Police, CEDA, and several other public and private organizations will be on hand to accept your resumes. Attendees are asked to wear business casual attire. Raffle and door prizes will be awarded.

April 10, Lighthouse Church of All Nations (4501 W. 127th St., Alsip, IL.),: 2013, 10am to 2pm. For more information, please contact Theresa Hubbard at (708) 527-0937.

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he Futures of our students and community are being devastated and doomed by those who have served for eight or twelve years or more on school board 227 I am especially disappointed in any individual whether a politician or a private citizen who would endorse a member of a board of education who is the main architect of the failure of students. Futures of students are being devastated and doomed because of those who served for 8 and 12 years or more on the Board of Education of Rich Township High School District 227.

Even if a person is your friend, your better judgment comes into question when you endorse a person who is responsible for the failure of two thirds of the school population. I urge all taxpayers who are voters in that failed school system to do their due diligence and study the record of those who have served multiple times with declining test scores as their legacy. Wake up people, don't be bamboozled by attending lavish parties and being swayed by unscrupulous tactics.

Wake up voters in Olympia Fields, Matteson, Richton Park, Park Forest, Country Club Hills and a small portion of Tinley Park, University Park and Chicago Heights. Vote for people who will fight for quality education for your children: Bass, Morgan, Mnyofu and Woods.

Helen Burleson Doctor of Public Administration Former Member, The Illinois State Board of Education

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Burbs Transportation Study Many of the towns comprising Chicago’s south suburbs have suffered years of economic hardship and diminishing revenues necessary to attract and retain businesses and adequately serve residents.

However, these communities possess abundant rail assets and a resilient industrial base that can be leveraged to attract new industrial businesses, remediate en viro n me n tal l y contaminated properties, and improve connections between housing and jobs.

Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) has published, Chicago’s South Suburbs: Smart Growth in Older Communities, a case study describing a pilot project identifying redevelopment opportunities around freight and passenger rail lines in Harvey and Blue Island. The project provided a foundation for a 42-city redevelopment strategy known as the Chicago Southland Green Transit, Intermodal, Manufacturing, and Environment (TIME) Zone. CNT, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and other regional partners are collaboratively implementing the strategy to improve freight and passenger rail operation, create green manufacturing jobs, and stabilize foreclosed or at-risk properties.

CNT works across disciplines and issues, including transportation and community development, energy, water, and climate change

Gambling still on the Agenda for South Burbs CHICAGO (AP) — Gambling expansion is getting closer in Illinois which could also include Illinois the fourth state to allow Internet gaming where games like black jack on their computers or smart phones.

The biggest obstacle to adding more casinos and slot machines in Illinois has been Gov. Pat Quinn, who has twice rejected proposals sent to his desk, citing a lack of ethical safeguards, regulation and oversight.

Lately, the Chicago Democrat has signaled that he’s open to the idea, even mentioning it in his March budget speech.

And the new bill addresses some of Quinn’s concerns by including a ban on political contributions from the gambling industry, appointing an inspector general to monitor gaming and giving the state gaming board more authority over a Chicago casino.

“The stars are probably lining up better than they’ve ever lined up,” said Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat who’s a lead sponsor of the legislation. “We’re doing a lot of the things that the governor wanted.”

But the new proposals still could be held up because of the state’s focus on fixing its nearly $100 billion pension problem — which Quinn has said must be the higher priority. There’s also the governor’s skepticism of so-called “Gaming,” which the bill’s supporters say might be an option to help fix the state’s financial problems.

“There hasn’t been much review on that at all,” Quinn told reporters last week. “Any time you have something brand new, it shouldn’t just be thrown into a bill at the last minute.”

The casinos — including in Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Chicago’s south suburbs and Lake County — are estimated to generate between $400 million and $1 billion, and the bulk of the money would be allocated to the state’s Education Assistance Fund, after the local communities receive a share of the profits.

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