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Juvenile second-chance bill waiting for Quinn By J. Coyden Palmer During a June 1 news conference, prominent Black politicians along with Mayor Rahm Emanuel praised a proposed new law that could expunge the arrest records of 36,000 juveniles in the state. Youths, who have been arrested, but not convicted of non-violent or sexual crimes, would have those arrests automatically expunged next year if Governor Pat Quinn signs the bill into law as is expected. It would be contingent on no arrests within six months after their original arrest. Emanuel said the bill would be an excellent law in fighting poverty and violence because so many with arrest records cannot get into college or are disqualified from some employment opportunities. “It’s now time for the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois to join the 21st century,” said Emanuel during a press conference at City Hall where he was joined by the parents of murder victims. “This is giving kids a fresh start and a way, in my view, of getting a chance at a job and, most importantly, a college education because then, they can be really productive and do something.” Criminologists, for years, have argued that many of the crimes in Chicago are committed by the same individuals who lack opportunities after making a mistake early in their lives. People with arrests and
convictions face difficulties when they attempt to join the military as well in many cases Emanuel said. “You have to give these kids a second
chance because out of hopelessness, we see violence,” Emanuel said. Annette Holt, mother of Blair Holt, who was shot and killed on a CTA bus while try-
ing to protect a classmate from Percy Julian High School, said everyone makes mistakes. She believes that by giving a person a (Continued on page 19)
JUVENILE SECOND CHANCE legislation that would expunge arrests records under certain conditions was endorsed by parents whose children were fatal victims of teen violence. Nathaniel and Cleopatra Pendleton (right) are the parents of Hadiya Pendleton, who was gunned down January 29, 2013 while waiting with friends in a South Side Park. Mr. Pendleton spoke of how the legislation could benefit young people who made a mistake. Annette Holt (left), whose son Blair was killed on a CTA bus when he shielded another student on May 10, 2007, also endorsed the new bill. Mrs. Holt said the legislation would lead to a reduction in crime.
Black and Passmore honored by African Festival Africa International House USA, Inc. (AIH) board members and former African Festival of the Arts honorary elders, welcomed Timuel Black, noted historian and Juanita Passmore, philanthropist as the Grand Baba and Grand Yeye, respectively, of the 25th African Festival of the Arts during a “Grand Baba and Yeye Gathering” recently at the AIH offices in the Harriet M. Harris Park Building, 6200 S. Drexel Ave. In most African cultures, elders of the village or community are recognized and honored for their selfless contributions. Re(Continued on page 3)
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THE AFRICAN FESTIVAL for the Arts recently feted educator, historian and author Timuel Black (third from left, seated) along with Juanita Passmore, (next to Black) who had a distinguished career in the non-profit, music, and government communities as the festival’s Grand Baba and Grand YeYe, respectively. The pair is joined by many of the previous Grand Babas and Grand YeYes including: Alex Gbayee, AIH Board, Herb Kent, WVAZ Radio/former Grand Baba, Timuel Black, 2014 Grand Baba, Juanita Passmore, 2014 Grand Yeye, Dr. Carol Adams, CEO, DuSable Museum for African American History/former Grand Yeye, Pam Morris, AIH Board; Standing: Abdul Brimah, AIH Board, Dr. Shaffdeen Amuwo,Vice chair, AIH Board, Jan Austin, AIH Board, Chuck Bowen, AIH Board/former Grand Baba, Jess Williams, AIH Board, Lenard Murray, AIH Board, Julian Roberts, AIH Board, Richard Steele,WBEZ Radio/former Grand Baba, Dorothy Leavell, Publisher of Crusader Newspapers/former Grand Yeye, Patrick Woodtor, President and Executive Director, AIH.
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Black woman makes her mayoral bid known By Wendell Hutson It’s been over 30 years since Chicago had a woman as mayor, but West Side attorney Amara Enyia said that will change next year. The 31-year-old founder and CEO of ACE Municipal Partners LLC, a Chicago-based consulting firm, announced her candidacy this week for the city’s top elected office. “Chicago is at an historic crossroad. We face vital decisions, the consequences of which will affect our children and their grandchildren. Therefore, as a city, we have to assume these enormous responsibilities, and do so in a united fashion,” said Enyia. The last time a Black woman ran for mayor was in 2006 when Mayor Richard M. Daley defeated Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who also is a possible mayoral contender, declined comment. One thing the East Garfield Park resident said she would change if
Amara Enyia elected would be hiring within the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Transit Authority. “Instead of increased overtime for police, and CTA workers - which only raises the danger for everyone Chicago needs more police officers to protect our residents, and more hiring, innovation and responsible planning at CTA,” said Enyia, who earned a Bachelor’s degree in broad-
cast journalism and political science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as well as a Masters in education, a Ph.D. in educational policies and a law degree. For his part, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who is running for reelection, said he welcomes everyone into the race. “I believe in bringing a level of reform and change every day to deliver better services to the people of Chicago so they can live in a world-class city,” Emanuel told the Crusader. “Other people may be able to provide their own ideas, but one thing I will guarantee you is that we’re not going back. We’re going to go forward with an agenda of reform and change.” Many Black voters said they do not plan to vote for the freshman mayor since he allowed nearly 50 underutilized schools in mostly Black and Hispanic communities to close. “He may have fooled us (Black voters) the first time but I guarantee you it won’t happen again,” said Ronald Snow, a 43-year-old sales-
Dorothy Brown man in the North Lawndale community. “The only reason Emanuel won the majority of the Black vote is because President Barack Obama encouraged Blacks to vote for him.” Erika Townsend, a 59-year-old retired social worker, said it would not matter what the president said this time around. “We love our Black president but
Black folks will not be taking his recommendations for mayor again,” Townsend said. “My grandson’s school was closed and now he goes to another school and hates it there. And if you hurt my grandson you become an enemy of mine.” Public education is another focal point Enyia said she would set her sights on as mayor. “Chicago’s children and families deserve the best equipped public schools and the best-trained teachers in the world,” explained Enyia. “That’s why saving our schools and restoring the democratic values at the heart of public education has become a challenge for all Chicagoans.” One thing Enyia said needs to change immediately is ending what she describes as waste produced by insider deals, and halting the privatization of city assets and services. “We cannot overcome the betrayal of public pensioners, fight unemployment and build a modern infrastructure without additional revenue,” contends Enyia.
Construction season promising usual traffic headaches By J. Coyden Palmer After a long, harsh winter that wreaked havoc on Chicago area roadways, drivers will now feel the pain of longer commute times as work on area expressways and surface streets kicked into high gear this week. To help drivers, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway Authority (ITA) have announced new programs and tips to help drivers navigate through the mess. Drivers on the Tuskegee Memorial Highway (I-57) have already been dealing with some delays as work continues on the Cal Sag Bridge. But things got slower after IDOT reconfigured lanes so the work can continue. Traffic has been switched northbound and was in place for the morning rush on June 3. Southbound lanes were switched on Tuesday night. The switch was necessary to perform work on the right lane (lane 3) and the outside shoulder of NB I-57 over the Cal Sag Bridge, said IDOT spokesperson Jae Miller. Additional lanes may need to be closed at night, however two lanes in both directions will remain open during peak traffic hours. All lanes will reopen to traffic sometime in late summer. IDOT has posted the following alternate routes to help drivers: Northbound I-57 traffic should exit at west 159th Street. Take 159th to Cicero Avenue, travel north to 127th Street. Turn east on 127th and follow to the I-57 northbound entrance. Southbound I-57 traffic should exit west on 127th to Cicero, travel south on Cicero to 159th. Turn east on 159th and follow to the I-57 south2
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bound entrance. IDOT officials are warning drivers to avoid the Kennedy Expressway altogether coming out of downtown as crews will begin demolition work on the Kennedy interchange at Ohio and Ontario streets. Coupled with the Chicago Blues and Gospel Music Fests that will be taking place downtown on weekends this month, along with the Taste of Randolph, Miller said it is a recipe for traffic congestion. “We’re hoping by warning drivers early and often about this we can avoid hours-long waits and frustration,” Miller said. “It will be impossible to accommodate all the vehicles that normally use the Kennedy on our detours, so we really are going to need the public’s help on this one.” This weekend the outbound Kennedy and the reversible lanes will be closed, with traffic detoured off and then back on to the expressway. The detour will involve both cars and wide-turning semi-tractor trailer trucks onto downtown streets. Miller said this is expected to cause the worst traffic congestion and will even require the temporary closure of some intersections along the detour route, officials said. This must be done as work crews will be dropping concrete pieces from the bridge onto the Kennedy and haul away the debris over a 55-hour period. However there is some good news for those who use the Illinois Tollways but miss paying the toll. The ITA has made using their website to pay your tolls within the seven-day grace period easier and are offering a 90-day grace period to some who qualify after receiving a violation notice. Several new features were added be-
CONSTRUCTION SEASON AS usual in the city will mean countless delays. IDOT officials are warning the worst will be on the Kennedy Expressway. fore the Memorial Day weekend to week,” Rozek said. dles about 2.2 million transactions the website. One new feature autoCustomers however say they would statewide daily. The tollway likely will matically enters information about like the tollway website to allow for roll out an upgraded system next year the tolls missed based on the route drivers just to enter their license plate with improved search capabilities for customers select on the website’s in- number so they can see what tolls our customers.” teractive map. Another change lets they missed, similar to how the City The Tollway Board has authorized customers more easily enter the dates of Chicago does with parking and red extending to 90 days the total time all of their unpaid tolls by using a drop light tickets. Rozek says that is com- customers have to pay missed tolls afdown box, rather than finding the ing but it is a bit more complicated. ter they receive their initial notice of correct date on a calendar. These “The tollway expects to change our violation. The new deadlines will give changes allow customers to more eas- system in the future to allow cus- customers 30 days to respond to each ily use the interactive mapping fea- tomers to search for their license of the three violation notice deadlines tures already available on the website, plates and then pay any toll viola- before the violations are sent to a colaccording to ITA spokesperson tions. But the nature of the Tollway lection agency. The change also will Daniel Rozek. makes that type of process much make the process more uniform by “Other recent customer service im- more complex because customers are setting consistent, 30-day payment provements include creating a secure travelling through toll plazas at much deadlines for each notice of violation, I-PASS website so our customers can faster speeds, usually 55 mph or high- replacing a previous process that gave manage their accounts from their er, requiring the Tollway to use so- customers up to 56 days to pay, acsmartphones or other electronic de- phisticated technology to automati- cording to Rozek. vices, as well as opening a more tech- cally read license plate images,” nologically advanced I-PASS cus- Rozek explained. “Many images capDrivers can find all of the informatomer service center allowing tured also have to be manually re- tion on expressway construction on interactive voice-response so cus- viewed, which requires more time. the IDOT website at www.dot.state.tomers can remotely manage their ac- Processing all of the license plate im- il.us and updates to impact on travel counts 24 hours a day, seven days a ages is a huge job as the Tollway han- at www.travelmidwest.com. Blacks Must control their own coMMunity
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Alderman wants to douse sprinkler proposal By Glenn Reedus Alderman Leslie Hairston (5th) recently issued a statement condemning a long-standing proposal by the Illinois State Fire Marshal that she insists would drive many senior citizens from their South Side lakefront homes. With the backing of city officials, Hairston maintains that the Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis has no power to dictate which state codes it follows, as Chicago operates on home rule. In her news release, Hairston stated, “I have been one of the lead aldermen in the fire sprinkler debate because the 5th Ward has a large number of seniors, many of whom are retired educators and government workers, and are being disproportionately impacted by mandates that are forcing them out of their homes. My constituents want their city and state representatives to put the sprinkler system debate to bed once and for all.” Siding with Hairston and the City of Chicago is the Illinois Municipal League and the Illinois Association of Realtors. The longtime alderman’s concerns would be alleviated if House Bill 4609 passes in the state legislature. If enacted, the legislation, which also is supported by the Home Builders Association of Illinois, would require any changes to the fire safety code to be passed by the state legislature, not the fire marshal. State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12) introduced the legislation, and State Representatives Ken Dunkin (D-5)
and Andre Thapedi (D-32) are among the bill’s co-sponsors. No roll call vote has been set. Hairston explained it is important to address the issue now to allay some concerns many of her constituents have about the possible change, and identified that building owners maintain that implementing more stringent sprinkler regulations that require retrofitting would carry astronomical costs. As it stood, the fire marshal’s proposal would have required new fire sprinkler systems on all newly-constructed homes, multi-unit residen-
Leslie Hairston tial buildings, existing high-rises, and many other existing commercial buildings. The Home Builders Association of Illinois provided the following estimates on the costs of the new fire sprinkler systems: New homes would average about $6,500 per unit and retrofitting high rises are estimated to average $55,000 per unit.
Citing HB 4609, two residents of a high-rise building located on Stony Island shared their concerns with Hairston via email, asking Hairston to take a high-profile position supporting the legislation. Matkaitis has insisted that all Illinois municipalities, including Chicago, should be on the same page when it comes to fire safety. “The City of Chicago’s position is that our life safety code is equal to, or greater than the state’s adopted fire code. These codes that they’re coming up with, are they reasonable and are they necessary? At this time, we find them not necessary,” stated Chicago Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago. Hairston said Matkaitis needs to find “the right balance between fire safety mandates, and the prohibitive costs of implementation to businesses and homeowners.” As a testament to how long the issue has been volleyed back and forth, Hairston noted, “In December 2011, 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney (another lakefront alderman) and I co-sponsored an ordinance giving building owners, including condominium and cooperative associations, three more years to make life safety evaluations to high-rise buildings built before 1975. “I co-sponsored this ordinance because the original proposal, requiring all high rises to install sprinkler systems, disproportionately impacted by mandates that are forcing them out of their homes.” Hairston, a Loyola University School of Law graduate and a former
THE 17-STORY VISTA HOMES, a co-op building in the 5800 block of Stony Island, is one of the structures that would have had to be retrofitted for a new sprinkler system had the Illinois Fire Marshal had his way. Illinois Assistant State’s Attorney, of- had a place to live as they age. Instead, fered, “As elected officials, we have to people are losing their homes as condo be mindful of the people who we rep- associations are being burdened with resent. Many of our constituents are façade repairs, life-safety evaluation on fixed incomes and struggling to and regular maintenance. It’s very easy make ends meet. They bought their to have a mandate, but the question is homes as insurance to make sure they always how do you pay for it?”
Black and Passmore honored by African Festival (Continued from page 1) vered for their wisdom, they are often called upon to oversee major celebrations and events. The African Festival of the Arts, now celebrating its silver anniversary, continues that tradition by identifying worthy elders to “oversee” the festival in an honorary capacity. In accepting the high honor, Grand Baba Timuel Black, (95 years of living) noted historian, self-described anthropologist, respected educator, political activist, oral historian, philosopher and author expressed his love for Africa and the need for African descended people to understand their rich history. A World War II veteran, Black became a social worker and later an educator. He is a pioneer in the independent Black political movement and coined the phrase “plantation politics.” Timuel Black has run for public office several times and has spent his life furthering the cause of social justice. Black authored, Bridges of Memory: Chicago’s First Wave of Great Migration. The book, based oral rewww.chicagocrusader.com
flections, chronicles Black Chicago history from the 1920s to the present. Grand Yeye Juanita Passmore (88 years of living) said, “The village must focus on the children—our future.” Passmore served as executive national coordinator for Johnson Products where she managed cosmetic consultants and developed training programs in the USA and Africa. Passmore has held leadership positions with the Chicago Chapter of Operation PUSH’s Women’s Board, former Mayor Harold Washington Women’s Taskforce, the Chicago Gospel Festival, Jazz Unites and Afri-Care Chicago. Her youth engagement projects include the drug prevention program Operation Snowball, the Jesse Owens Foundation and United Negro College Fund. Previous Grand Yeye and Grand Baba honors have been bestowed upon: Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President, Dr. Carol Adams-CEO, DuSable Museum of African American History, Joan
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Abena Brown-founder eta Performing Arts Center, media personalities Merri Dee (WGN-TV,), Herb Kent (WVAZ), Richard Steele (WBEZ) and Warner Sanders (NBC), George Daniels, music industry icon, Chris Gardner, stock broker, Congressman Bobby L. Rush, 1st District, Illinois, Bill Garth, Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group publisher, Dorothy Leavell, publisher, The Crusader Newspaper Group, Emil Jones, former Ill. state Senate president, Chuck Bowen, former exec-
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utive assistant to the Mayor of Chicago, 34th Ward Alderman Carrie Austin, Dorothy BrownClerk of the Circuit Court, Rev. Willie Barrow, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Garth Fagan, Founder Garth Fagan Dance Company. In Memory: Oscar Brown, Jr., singer, songwriter, playwright and actor, Jacob Carruthers, founder Kemetic Institute of Chicago/Center for Inner City Studies, Dr. Margaret Burroughs, artist and co-founder DuSable Museum of African American History.
Africa International House USA, Inc, is a not for profit organization dedicated to educating all people to the individual works and collective contributions of African cultures. It’s flagship annual event, the African Festival of the Arts is a four-day celebration of the art, culture, heritage and global contributions of African descended people held in Chicago’s historic, Washington Park during the end of summer, Labor Day holiday weekend (August 29-Sept. 1, 2014). The festival offers a taste of Africa in the heart of Chicago. Washington Park is transformed into an authentic African Market place featuring over 300 vendors and artisans from Africa and the African Diaspora. Participants enjoy the global arch of African influenced food, music, dance and art traditions during an entertainment rich, family-focused celebration. For more information visit www.AfricanFestivalChicago.com or call: (773) 955-ARTS (2787) Saturday, June 7, 2014
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EDITORIAL A PHENOMENAL WOMAN HAS CHANGED ADDRESSES The great Dr. Maya Angelou has changed her address; she is no longer counted among the living beings in the physical world, but her legacy looms so large that it will be felt for ages to come. Dr. Angelou made her transition on May 28, 2014, at the age of 86. She has left to mourn a myriad of people who credit her wisdom with helping them to work through the trials and tribulations that we all face, and she came about her wisdom arguably the best way, through living a life with ups and downs and then benefitting from those experiences. Dr. Angelou was truly a soul with vast experiences. She knew great triumphs and dark valleys, and did not hesitate to share them with others so that they might benefit. Though she reached great heights, she started out in the trenches. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson in St. Louis Missouri on April 4, 1928, she was molested as a child at the age of eight and, due to the ramifications connected with this situation, refrained from speaking for almost five years. Her first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, chronicles these travails, but also sings a note of triumph, and it won for her international acclaim. Dr. Angelou went on to write seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than 50 years. Maya Angelou’s life was wildly incredible. She was the first Black female streetcar conductor in San Francisco, gave birth to a son, Guy Johnson, was married twice, and had a career that included night club dancer, madam and sex worker, Creole cook, chanteuse, paint remover at a dent and body shop, poet, civil rights activist, dancer, film producer and director, television producer, playwright, author, actress, professor, and composer. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2000, the Lincoln Medal in 2008, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Dr. Angelou was awarded over fifty honorary degrees. Moreover, she had a Pulitzer Prize nomination, a Tony Award nomination, and won 3 Grammys! Admired by United States presidents and great luminaries, she was also a beacon of light to those who were among the rank and file. Some people believe that we all have a purpose in life, that we were born to contribute something special from our own unique brand to the world. It is easy to believe this assertion when looking at the track record left by someone like Dr. Angelou. She was a poet whose inspirational words helped thousands over their personal hurdles. Two of her greatest poems that provided inspiration to women, and especially Black women, were And Still I Rise and Phenomenal Woman. These are classics and are some of the best literary works produced by an American. One of the greatest gifts outside of her literary and performance pursuits that Dr. Angelou gave to the world was the example of a rise from sorrow to great heights. She is an example of how impediments don’t have to keep us down; of how perseverance can help all of us overcome even the most daunting obstacles. This is a very important concept for African Americans to understand. We don’t have to be crushed by adversity; we can use it as a springboard to greater heights. This is one of Dr. Angelou’s truest legacies. Because of this, even though she has changed addresses, she is still in our hearts. The Crusader offers sincere condolences to the family and friends of what was/is truly a Phenomenal Woman - Dr. Maya Angelou! Rest in Peace, dear friendly warrior.
When we look at all of the problems our young people are having, a lack of tennis facilities probably ranks about 110 on a list of 100. That is why it was so disappointing to read that the mayor is pushing a $6 million tennis center project. Apparently, the mayor and the developer of the proposed project believe a big tennis center will help our kids with non-violent conflict resolution skills, reading, math and science, healthcare issues, and a host of other things lacking in our community. In short it is $6 million that someone could invest in a much better way; and the mayor should have pointed that out. He is probably thinking because this project will be built on part of the old Robert Taylor Homes site, that Black folks will be happy to get it on the South Side. Black folks will be happy to get rid of ongoing crime and shootings on the South Side. The great irony is that a young Black pro tennis star has been retained to help promote the tennis center. It is ironic because her role is to help sell this state-of-the-art center and get more Black youngsters interested in tennis, but her success came without having such a facility on the South Side. I don’t blame her. She should take the money. If the South Side and West Side
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A tennis court, really? Dear Editor:
were full of locations and programs for Black youth, then a tennis complex would be a great idea. The reality though is it is not. We need many more things much more than a tennis complex. Somebody needs to help the mayor set his priorities straight for our community. Oscar Wright
Finally, an alderman with guts Dear Editor: Last week we saw something we have not seen in a long time – an alderman with some guts. Thanks to Sixth Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer for standing up and leading the charge to increase Chicago’s minimum wage. Unlike so many of his colleagues, Mr. Sawyer did not check with the mayor and see if it was OK to bring the ordinance to the floor. He obviously understands that the cost of living in the city keeps going up and that somebody had to do something to help people who are struggling to get by. I heard Mr. Sawyer on the local national public radio affiliate and he really gets that this is a huge issue and it can’t be swept under the rug like so many other issues the council refuses to deal with. This ordinance makes a lot of sense because it phases in the pay hike over four years for the largest companies in the city, and the smaller ones have plenty of time
before the ordinance kicks in, if the full council approves it. I don’t know if or when Sawyer will run for mayor, but I really like the leadership he is demonstrating as an alderman. I also like the fact that he is not one of those aldermen, who is jumping up and down at every little thing that goes wrong. He gets it that even the best plans and intentions get side tracked sometimes. In my mind that is the way a wise politician should approach things. It was Sawyer who some months (Continued on page 17)
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The Promise of Colombia Part 2 Beyond The Rhetoric By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist Presidential Program for the Development of the Afro-Colombian Population – that is the name of the program to empower Afro Colombians through entrepreneurship and job creation. The government of Colombia has the answer and we, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, are more than willing to participate in this noble process. As I said in my previous column, government representatives had been courting the NBCC for years. It was like we thought it too good to be true. Here in our own nation government has not been much of a friend and sometimes it can be a foe. We are so glad we finally made that big step. We are starting to write a thorough plan. It will provide opportunity in most industries and promote trade between the two nations. It must be a 50/50 proposition in order to make everyone happy and benefit both nations. The people of Colombia recognize the importance of a Free Trade Agreement, which is
Harry C. Alford why they patiently waited almost four years for the US to finally sit down and sign it. Tariffs and duties are now a thing of the past and business is starting to boom. We, children of Africa, must get involved with that in a big way. It will be a job creator and a poverty buster. The quality of life for Blacks in both nations will collectively improve. Wealth building can at last be a reality. Right now, we are assembling various teams of Afro American firms to join Colombian counter-
parts with the ambition of major projects sponsored by the Colombian government and major corporations. For instance, they will be building 50,000 homes and we have been asked to bring those with major capacity to participate. Construction Program Management consists of a few Black owned firms and we must convince them that there is great opportunity in Colombia. Each one must commit to opening an office in Colombia. That office will hire and train locally and become a subsidiary of its American firm. We can emulate such a relationship for engineering, IT and architectural firms. In terms of infrastructure, the nation has budgeted over $14 billion over the next three years. There are utility plants to build and their oil industry is starting to mushroom. One of our Trade Mission participants is currently trying to buy an existing oil company there. This could be big! They love our mission. While we were in Bogota, a small contingent from a neighboring province entered into our meeting room. Their spokesperson announced that they were sent by their Governor to formally ask us to become their partner. “We are
just an hour and a half away from Bogota. Please include us in your plans. We have agriculture, fishing, emerald mining and many infrastructure projects. So, please be our partner.” I shouted “That’s a deal!” and everyone rejoiced. I predict that we will have many investing so much in Colombia that it will, in fact, become their new home. Their welcome is just that real. We have given our affiliate, Camara de Comercio Afro Americana de Colombia, a seat with our Board of Directors. This chapter will form a committee for the purpose of starting a national chapter of the NBCC in each of the other nations in South America. This will take us to a new level. With Suriname we now have two chapters in South America and now we begin the mission of establishing a presence in the other ten sovereign nations. Cali, Colombia will be the continent’s Capital. We have Washington, DC for the US/World and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the Pan African Chamber of Commerce. At our Annual Conference this July, we will have participants from both of these continental capitals. In regards to our trading future
in Colombia, established and very successful entrepreneurs should contact me with their statement of capabilities and my staff will evaluate them. If it all spells success we will begin the task of matching them with their counterparts in Colombia. Their joint venture activity will first begin in Colombia and then spread to the United States and then throughout the African Diaspora via our applicable affiliates. It seems that this is happening so fast. Actually, we have been at this for 22 years and we have finally found the final piece to the “puzzle.” What is next, China? Please don’t laugh as I now have a communication on my desk asking when are we going to establish a chapter in that nation. For instance, the Chinese city of Guangzhou has a Black population of 300,000 and it is increasing its Black population by 30 percent per year. That’s good and one day the time may come. But right now, we have Colombia on our minds. Mr. Alford is the Co-Founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org Email: halford@nationalbcc.org
Right Wing Media Pretends Racism Doesn’t Exist By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist A new posting by MediaMatters.org, the media watchdog group, sums up the conservative strategy under the headline, “Don’t Litigate It, Don’t Ever Talk About It: Right-Wing Media’s Solution to Racial Discrimination.” The report recounts the media storm touched off by “The Case for Reparations,” Ta-Nehisi Coates’ excellent cover story in the Atlantic magazine. Media Matters said, “…The Atlantic has given right-wing media a fresh opportunity to argue that the best way to address racially discriminatory laws or policies – such as housing segregation – is to never speak of them, let alone litigate them under civil rights law.” Media Matters observed, “In Coates’ essay, which ultimately calls for a congressional study on the long-term effects of the treatment of African-Americans in the United States, he explores the country’s history of racism and oppression, from slavery to the Jim Crow laws to the present. Although right-wing media have been known to erroneously claim that racism is no longer a problem, the systemic effect of state www.chicagocrusader.com
and federal laws that favored whites and oppressed people of color is still felt today.” For example, “…agencies like the Fair Housing Administration often refused to insure mortgages in neighborhoods that they deemed unsuitable, perpetuating systematic housing segregation that in turn fueled other disparate racial impacts that continue today, such as separate and unequal schools. Despite the fact that redlining was outlawed in 1968 with the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the housing market is still hostile to Black buyers and renters, even in neighborhoods that have taken steps to improve residential housing segregation.” But you would not know any of this if you only consumed conservative propaganda. According to Media Matters, “Naomi Schaefer Riley, who once called for the elimination of Black Studies from college campuses, wrote in a recent New York Post column that we’ve talked enough about race. According to Schaefer Riley, Americans are ‘done with a national dialogue on race’ and Coates’ essay ‘offers nothing new.’ She also complained that Coates’ advocacy for HR 40 [John Conyers bill to study reparations] was evidence that ‘our country’s media elites are still stuck on a liberal baby boomer racial narrative,’ and con-
George E. Curry cluded that the way forward now is not discussion, but ‘colorblindness.’” And she was not alone. “Right-wing outlets like The Wall Street Journal, NRO, and radio host Rush Limbaugh have come out against governmental efforts to remedy past harms using litigation to enforce fair housing laws and promote residential integration programs. When the Department of Justice went after banks who had racially discriminated against people of color, the WSJ called the lawsuit an attempt to ‘shake down banks for not lending enough to minorities,’ and complained the agency was attempting to impose an unconstitutional ‘quota’ system on lenders.
The WSJ also claimed that the lawsuit, and other initiatives on the part of the DOJ, had done nothing more than “‘saddle a lot of minorities with foreclosed homes, huge debt burdens, and bad credit scores.’” And Rush Limbaugh rushed to add his two cents. “For his part, Limbaugh has argued that the Housing and Urban Development Department’s mandate to ‘affirmatively further’ fair housing was nothing more than ‘social engineering’ and a plot on the part of the government to ‘force’ people to move to integrated neighborhoods.” The conservative-dominated Supreme Court also plays a key role. “Even worse, the Supreme Court has contributed to modern racial divisions by rolling back affirmative action policies, gutting key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, and making it nearly impossible for public schools to implement proactive integration initiatives that would help diversify heavily segregated schools. Such decisions have allowed states to impose restrictive voter identification laws, have whitewashed college campuses, and nearly driven a stake through the heart of Brown v. Board of Education, the case that outlawed state-mandated segregation in public schools. Unsurprisingly, right-
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wing media also determined that the recent 60th anniversary of Brown, one of the most significant civil rights victories in history, was no time to discuss racial inequalities.” The article continued, “If Chief Justice John Roberts had his way, we’d all follow right-wing media’s lead and stop talking about race. As Roberts famously stated, ‘the way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.’ In her dissent opposing the majority’s decision to uphold Michigan’s ban on affirmative action, however, Justice Sonia Sotomayor countered, ‘the way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to speak openly and candidly on the subject of race, and to apply the Constitution with eyes open to the unfortunate effects of centuries of racial discrimination.’” George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge and George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook. Saturday, June 7, 2014
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REMEMBERING JITU K. WEUSI Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) located at 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773-268-7500, Fax: 773-268-3835 E-mail: c-worrill@neiu.edu, Website: www.ccicschicago.org, Twitter: @CCICS_ Chicago.
Dr. Conrad Worrill My long time friend for over forty years and comrade in the struggle for African Liberation worldwide, Jitu Weusi, made his transition last year on Wednesday, May 23, 2013 at his home in Brooklyn, New York on Fulton Street. Brother Jitu had been diagnosed with renal (kidney) cancer in January of last year and struggled mightily as this cancer began to spread throughout his body.
In vintage Jitu, master teacher style, he penned a composition chronicling his health struggles entitled “Cancer and the Biggest Fight of My Life.” This article was a profound documentation of Jitu and his fight against cancer. Two days before his transition, Jitu Weusi’s extended family son from The East; Adeyemi Bandele telephoned me from Brother Jitu’s bedside. The spiritual energy of this call instructed me to say to my dear friend, “I love you.” And I was able to hear Jitu, who had been in an unconscious state to that point, say to me, “I love you too!” Jitu Weusi was one of the great, unsung activist, organizer, educator, and thinker that came out of our movement in the 1960s. Upon graduation in 1962 from Long Island University, Jitu earned his bachelor’s degree in history. He pursued his teaching passion and became a social studies teacher in Bedford-Stuyvesant at Junior High School (JHS) 35 where he found the white supremacy foundation of the curriculum stymying the growth and development of his African descended students. He felt these students needed an understanding of their heritage and a sense of their place in history and the world. As it has been written, Jitu “Weusi was not alone in his concerns. Other teachers at JHS 35 included Al Vann, Oliver Patterson, Leroy
Lewis, Randy Tobias, Joan Eastman, and Ola Cherry. These were young Black teachers who were new to the public school system and who were speaking about the need for changes in the New York City public school system. They joined with Black teachers in other schools to form “the African American Teachers Association.” Further, as Jitu wrote, “the African American Teachers Association” joined with the Ocean Hill-Brownsville Alliance around the concept of community control. With the teachers and community members standing side by side the Ocean Hill-Brownsville Movement unfolded. During this period, 1968-1969, Jitu describes this movement as the “most underrepresented yet most impactful era of Brooklyn history.” Jitu went on to explain, “the teachers and the community battled the Board of Education and the predominately-white United Federation of Teachers in a struggle that they hoped would finally create a structure for the empowerment of local communities. The result was the establishment of the Ocean Hill-Brownsville Governing Board, a community school board that served central Brooklyn’s Black Community.” As a result of the controversy surrounding his great contributions in the leadership of the Ocean HillBrownsville battle, the white con-
trolled media, the Board of Education, and the United Federation of Teachers attempted to mutilate Jitu’s reputation and his contributions to the movement. As a result, Jitu officially left the New York City Board of Education in April 1969. The youth involved in the movement working with Jitu and community members began establishing The East “as a self-determining cultural-educational organization for African people in central Brooklyn, New York, and was armed with the theme “Freedom Now!” and the philosophy of self-reliance under the leadership of Jitu K. Weusi and The East Family.” As noted in Kwasi Konadu’s book, Truth Crushed to the Earth Will Rise Again!, “Jitu was/is a central figure in the design, expansion and governance of The East organization, in both concrete and ideational terms. Conceptually, The East was a counter hegemonic act toward European cultural and political imperialism through its embodiment of African cultural resistance and reconstruction in the American context.” It was during this period that the organizing skills of Jitu emerged nationally and internationally as he participated in the Black Power conferences, the Congress of African People, and the African Liberation Support Committee that led to African Liberation Day (ALD) activities throughout the
United States. It was in 1972 that Jitu provided organizing leadership in establishing the Council of Independent Black Institutions (CIBI). CIBI was made up of other independent African centered educational, cultural, and community based institutions that were emerging, at that time, throughout the United States. Jitu helped shape the Black Liberation Movements organizing around the armed struggles in Mozambique, Angola, Guinea Bissau, Namibia, and South Africa. Jitu and The East family were on the cutting edge of linking these struggles to the Pan African context of our connections as an African people worldwide. Jitu always used his understanding of culture and the arts in his organizing work in our movement and is best remembered in the East’s early weekly musical performances by well known artists such as Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, Sun Ray, Lee Morgan, Dewey Redmond, Roy Ayers, Pharoah Sanders, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Leon Thomas. As the Black Power phase of our movement emerged and the evolution of Black consciousness and our reconnection with the struggles of African people worldwide, Jitu Weusi was at the forefront of this movement. (Continued on page 16)
MEMORIES OF OUR SPECIAL SISTER By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Many people will remember Dr. Maya Angelou for her phenomenal career. She was a true renaissance woman – an author and teacher, a dancer and performer, a radio personality and a producer. I will remember her as a sister, friend, a wise “auntie” who didn’t mind pulling your coat, a generous spirit who made time for virtually any who asked, a gentle and kind spirit. If you dropped by when a meal was being served she asked you to sit down and enjoy the assembled company. If you came and it was not the meal hour, she never hesitated to offer a cup of tea and a snack. She knew before you did that you needed a hug and an encouraging word. I’ve seen her take the hat off her head and give it to someone who admired it. She shared her work. It was not unusual to sit at her working table and listen to a poem or some wisdom she had shared. Sitting at her 6
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table one day, I decided to put some of her words in my cell phone, thinking that I’d like to review them one day. She very gently took the phone from me and told me “just listen.” “You don’t have to write everything down,” she said. “I am giving you my undivided attention and I want the same from you.” Chastened, I left the phone on the table for the rest of the visit. She loved people, genuinely and unconditionally. When asked about the greatest virtue, she said that it was courage, the courage to love. She loved everyone, the pauper and the princess. She would often list the way she loved, mentioning the Black and white, the Asian and Latino, a one-eyed man and the woman who is missing a leg. And if you had the privilege of attending her Thanksgiving dinner, you saw exactly that – a rainbow of the peeps she loved. Each year that I served as president of Bennett College, she visited the campus and gave a lecture to students. Once I asked her to spend
Dr. Julianne Malveaux time with the honor students and she told me, sharply, “I would rather spend time with the students at the bottom. They are the ones who need encouragement.” She opened her home, the sculpture garden and the pool to a group of pre-teens from the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center in Washington, DC. Escorted by Cora Masters
Berry, the former first lady of Washington, the girls could not stop talking about her generosity and the words she shared with them. I wondered how a woman who most consider an icon would take the time to entertain five 11 year olds for a couple of hours. That was Dr. Maya. The first time I remember sharing a meal with her was in 1989 when the women who appeared in Brian Lanker’s “I Dream a World” were gathered for a reception. As two women I accompanied left as soon as the program was over, Auntie Maya (which she asked me to call her) graciously invited me to dine with her friends. My thirty-something self basked in the attention. Mid-reception, a man attempted to get everyone’s attention (and with a room with Sonia Sanchez, Nikki Giovanni and others, you can image how difficult it was). The gentleman whistled and Dr. Maya, gathered herself to full height, chided the man with a rebuke and also an impromptu poem. “You will not
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whistle at Black women,” she said. “We had enough of that when we were chattel. You will respect us as the women that we are.” She went on and by the time she was finished, not a word was uttered. “We have already been paid for,” she frequently said, recounting the horror of slave ships, the harsh conditions of slavery, the inequalities of Jim Crow, and contemporary instances of inequality. She spoke so vividly that you could see the people crowded into a ship, with not even enough room or facilities to attend to bodily functions. She frequently quoted Paul Lawrence Dunbar, “I know why the caged bird sings.” The last time I heard the song was at dinner with San Francisco’s Rev. Cecil Williams, and his wife and poetess, Jan Mirikatini. We loved up on each other and told stories, released and enjoyed the conversational flow. We ended the evening with laugher and fellowship. It was the kind of evening we revel in. (Continued on page 17) www.chicagocrusader.com
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“means saving their ass,” said the man who frequents Wallace’s Catfish Corner, a known hangout for government snitches and tricks looking for a political mark.
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CLOSING IN Looks like West Side representative Derrick Smith’s goose is good and cooked after the federal government revealed that the dumbfounded politician all but admitted he “effed up” when he allegedly negotiated a $7,000 bride in exchange for writing a support letter for a daycare center. While Smith’s family and friends are preparing for the worse, some people who ac-
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Just ask the 200 Negro ‘leaders’ who joined de tiny Emperor at a press conference about some sort of measure he’s proposing in order to secure the necessary 15% of the Negro vote he needs to maintain
tually think he’s an innocent victim of a “lying ass snitch” have vowed to expose other “corruption” supposedly going on out West. We hear Smith may have mumbled something under his breath that the FBI may have perceived him trying to dry snitch on another elected official. We hear another West Side politician may soon find an indictment at their door. What’s sad, according to one observer, is that both Smith and the other would-be target, are all hapless dupes of informants who will “lie on their own mothers” if it
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his power in 2015. What’s so sad is the usual suspects of Black disempowerment are front and center including Woodlawn preacher Leon Finney and Roseland preacher Greg Livingstone. At least one of these public personalities had entities affiliated with him under investigation; yet nothing was ever announced and no one knows what happened. All Black people know the Alphabet Boys don’t just “leave you alone.” They either flipped you and you’re wearing a wire or they are still trying to build a case. They treat Black folks—especially our politicians and community leaders like dirt,” said one person who runs with either Finney or Livingstone. Some random woman who said she knew someone who was invited to stand with the mayor at his strange press conference full of Negroes that it was noticeable that white faces, like Father Mike Pfleger were no where to be seen. “Everybody know that the main champion of Black youth in this city is Father Pfleger. Why wasn’t he front and center. He supports the mayor, doesn’t he. He wasn’t there because Rahm needs to show other Black
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folks that he got some (n-word) support. That was the (n-word) special event to announce some (nword) legislation. Like white youth don’t commit crimes and need their records expunged.” -ImaFINE TOOTH COMB We hear it ain’t over with the investigation into everything related to Dorothy Brown. We hear the triple threat to de tiny Emperor’s (Continued on page 17)
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ROBERT TOWNSEND’S MAN UP RECEPTION AND COCKTAIL PARTY: Robert Townsend’s Man Up Mentorship Initiative is hosting a Man Up Reception & Cocktail Party on Saturday, June 7 at the Whitney Young Arts Building, 1421 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the donation is $50. Join the Chicago Westside NAACP Branch and Chicago’s native son, Robert Townsend, for an evening to raise money for youth programming, summer jobs and scholarships. They are taking a stand to stop the violence and raise our children! VANISHING PEARLS: The DuSable Museum of African American History invites you to Vanishing Pearls, a film by Nailah Jefferson. This gorgeous documentary is a haunting and unforgettable look at one of this generation’s greatest tragedies. It will be screened on Sunday, June 8at 2 p.m. at the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 East 56th Place, in celebration of World Ocean Day. Following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Vanishing Pearls chronicles the untold story of personal and professional devastation in Pointe a la Hache, a closeknit fishing village on the Gulf Coast. Admission is $10 and tickets are available at www.thedusablemuseum.eventbrite.com. NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK: Come celebrate National Men’s Health Week with Fathers for the Future, Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13. The Near North Health Service Corporation will be hosting free health screenings at each of its 9 locations. Additionally, Fathers for the Future will be providing free financial wellness workshops at the following locations: Komed Holman Health Center - 4259 S. Berkeley Avenue; Cottage ViewHealth Center - 4829 S. Cottage Grove Avenue; and Winfield Moody Health Center - 1276 N. Clybourn Avenue. Please visit www.fathersforthefuture.org for more information. WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST READ LOCAL EVENTS: The following are upcoming Read Local events at Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640. Thursday, June 12 - Five Hundred Sirens,a Jay Shearer novel, will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Stay-athome dad Phillip Palliard takes care of his one-year-old son, Henry, while his wife, Shelley, works full-time at a spinal cord clinic. To pass the time, Phil becomes entangled in the bad boy antics of his philandering neighbor Adam, also a father of a young boy. Set in Chicago, Five Hundred Sirens is a soul-searching meditation on urban family life. Shearer (The Pulpit vs. the Hole, How Exquisite the Dead Girl) has won USC’s Gold Line Press Chap8
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book Competition and has been a finalist for the 2013 Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction. He teaches at the University of Illinois at Chicago and lives in Chicago with his wife and two sons. Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. - The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street, a novel by Susan Jane Gilman, will be featured. In the debut novel from Susan Jane Gilman, the irrepressible Lillian Dunkle recounts her epic rise from the squalor of the Lower East Side tenements to becoming the greatest ice cream maker in America. Spanning seventy years, the story begins in 1913 when young Lillian emigrates from Russia and culminates with her systematic rise to become a ruthless doyenne of an ice cream empire. Lillian is a conniving and profane anti-hero who prefers a good stiff drink to an ice cream cone. Susan Jane Gilman is the New York Times-bestselling author of three nonfiction books: Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven, Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress, and Kiss My Tiara. Susan Jane Gilman’s writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Ms. magazine, among others. For more information, send email to wcfbooks@gmail.com, or visit http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com. JAZZY MONDAYS AT THE CENTER: The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies Great Black Music Project presents Jazzy Mondays at the Center the 2nd Monday of each month hosted by Joan Collaso and WVON’S Cliff Kelley. The Center is located at the Northeastern Illinois University South Campus, Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago 60653. The events will take place in the newly renovated state-ofthe-art Donn F. Bailey Theater from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the admission is $10. Food and soft drinks will be sold. For reservations, which are strongly recommended, call 312-808-0005. BROOKFIELD ZOO EVENTS: ¡Viva la Fiesta! will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8. ¡Viva la Fiesta! will feature a celebration of Hispanic culture, authentic cuisine, refreshments, music, and dancing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festivities include local musical talent along with Hispanic artists and artisans and their eclectic works. Adult Yoga presented by Walgreens will be held every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday in June, July and August. Take in the views of the city skyline while connecting with nature at Lincoln Park Zoo. Nature Boardwalk provides a unique, peaceful environment for practicing yoga amidst shady trees, chirping birds, and the warm summer breeze. Participants can learn or perfect the basics of yoga in this class targeted to beginner and intermediate yoga practi-
ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER JUDY BAAR TOPINKA was presented with the 2014 Leadership Award by Envision Unlimited Saturday, May 19, at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School. Topinka received the award for her support and prioritization of the expedited payment program for community service providers. “It’s unconscionable that nonprofits are forced to wait months on end for payment from the state, and while we still have a lot of work to do on that front,” Topinka said, “this award lets me know that we’re doing something right. I am honored to be recognized by an organization like Envision Unlimited that does outstanding work for some of our state’s most vulnerable citizens.” Envision Unlimited is a nonprofit human services agency that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. tioners. The sessions will be held at the Nature Boardwalk Peoples Gas Pavilion (rain location—Farmhouse at Farm-in-the-Zoo) Wednesday 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per adult (5-day, 10day, and unlimited passes are available on the zoo’s website). For more information, visit www.CZS.org/Events or call 708-688-8000. MUSIC BY THE LAKE SUM-
MER CONCERTS: Tickets are currently on sale for the annual outdoor summer entertainment venue Music by the Lake. The 2014 concert season features six artist debuts and a range of musical genres including contemporary, children’s music, classic rock and swing. The weekend summer series features performances spanning the decades from the 1940s boogie-woogie era to today. The lineup includes The Beach Boys; Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice; a Beatles 50th anniver-
sary celebration with tribute band BritBeat; children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner; music of Elton John and Billy Joel in Jim Witter’s “Piano Men;” and Andrews Sisters-inspired singing troupe Ladies for Liberty. The concerts will run from June 28 through August 17 in the Ferro Pavilion on the shores of Geneva Lake. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the ticket office at 262-245-8501. For more information, visit musicbythelake.com.
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CFPB in Action: Over $3.8 billion in refunds and relief returned to 12.6 million consumers By Charlene Crowell If there was one key lesson from the recession it is that financial services need effective regulation. It took billions of lost wealth, largely through millions of foreclosures before lawmakers took decisive actions to ensure that never again would such financial calamity be allowed to happen again. Nearly three years since the enactment of the historic DoddFrank Wall Street Reform Act, the nation’s first-ever full-time, federal consumer watchdog, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), was created and began a steady and strong effort to serve the nation. With transparency, fairness and inclusion as its guiding values, CFPB’s new rules for a variety of lending areas are being enacted or considered. Regardless of the product affected, the goal remains the same: rein in unfair, discriminatory and predatory lending practices. For communities of color, these efforts are particularly important.
Black and Brown consumers together have borne the brunt of predatory lending in all of its nefarious forms. Through litigation in cooperation with the Justice Department, banks have been fined and restitution ordered for unnecessary foreclosures and robo-signed foreclosures. More recently, a lender was fined a half million dollars for its failure to observe new mortgage lending rules that took effect in January. CFPB’s true irony, however, is that multiple, measurable achievements have occurred despite determined and nagging opposition. In America, varying views can be spoken – even acted upon. But there is simply no denying the benefits of a full-time consumer cop on the beat. In a relatively short period of time, CFPB has, in many ways, been a model for ensuring fairness, transparency and effective rules of the road. The Bureau regularly reports to Congress with appearances before each chamber and twice each calendar year. While CFPB engages
Charlene Crowell panels of advisors that include small business leaders in the development of all proposed rules, the 354,600 consumer complaints it has received as of this month further inform and guide the Bureau’s work. Even the most cursory view will reveal that: • CFPB’s enforcement actions have returned over $3.8 billion in
refunds and relief to 12.6 million consumers. • For the first time ever, 30 million consumers, struggling to recover from the recession have protections from abusive debt collection practices that unfairly tarnish their credit records, jeopardize future employment opportunities and add unnecessary costs to access credit. • CFPB has aggressively engaged stakeholders by visiting 23 metro areas in 21 states for its town halls and field hearings. All events have been opened to the public and included a range of perspectives from various stakeholders. Witnesses have included businesses, academicians, consumers and others commenting on a variety of lending issues like debt collection, auto and payday loans, and abusive overdraft fees. • New rules now govern the $10 trillion mortgage industry, providing consumers protections at every stage of the process of purchasing and paying for a home. Public input has also been vital to
the Bureau’s decision-making process. Public comments have been an important perspective on all proposed rules. In cooperation with its Office of Service Member Affairs, CFPB has also visited 80 military installations. Multiple advisory boards broaden CFPB’s knowledge and insights to consumer lending. With these and many other actions to its credit, CFPB is, in fact, actively pursuing its mission: to be the number one consumer cop for America. Real needs are being met and deliberate actions are curtailing what needs to stop. Of course, we all know that enacting meaningful financial reform is a deliberate, often contentious process; but real progress is being made. Congress – like the rest of the nation – should be proud. Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.
Metra launches “Customize Your Commute� Enhancements provide more timely and customized information for riders, educators, businesses and disabled passengers. Metra launched “Customize Your Commute,� allowing riders to individually choose when to receive email service alerts and also giving them the option to sign up for a variety of other emails about specialized topics. The changes will benefit all riders, as well as businesses interested in Metra’s DBE program; parents, educators and schoolchildren interested in Metra’s Safety Poster Contest; and passengers with disabilities who need to know about the status of elevators or other ADA issues. The enhancements to Metra’s communications arsenal were made in direct response to rider feedback. “Our riders have asked us to improve the way we communicate with them, and we are working hard to do just that,� said Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno. “We have designed and launched
‘Customize Your Commute’ to provide more information, and more useful information, that can be personally tailored by every individual to fit their specific interests and needs. And, based on the rider feedback, which we appreciate, we are exploring other options for enhancing the rider experience. Nothing is more important to us.� Metra riders who are signed up to receive email alerts about service issues will now be able to tell Metra precisely when they want to receive them. Earlier this year, Orseno had committed to having this enhancement in place by June. Under the former system, riders who signed up to receive email alerts about delays or other service issues for their preferred line or lines would receive every alert sent during the course of a day. Many riders suggested the alerts would be more useful if Metra gave customers the option of choosing to receive them only during certain time periods – for instance, during their regular morning and evening commutes. The enhancement therefore allows
customers to select windows of time during which they want to receive email alerts. Riders who are already signed up to receive e-alerts don’t need to do anything if they wish to continue to receive every alert. However, if riders wish to narrow the times during which they receive e-alerts, they will
need to: 1. Log in to their “My Metra� account at www.metrarail.com. 2. Make sure they check the box for “Receive email notifications for their favorite routes by setting up your email preferences.� 3. Under “Train 1,� select “Favorite Route 1� by picking the Line,
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Mayor attends ceremony for new school rec facility $1.5 Million Investment Provides Whittier Elementary with New Basketball Courts, Turf Field and Playground Mayor Rahm Emanuel attended a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for the new $1.5 million recreation facilities at Whittier Elementary School. The revitalized recreation space includes basketball courts, a mini-turf field and a new playground, replacing a field house that was found to be a potential risk to student health and safety. The new recreation facilities are part of $3.5 million in investments made at Whittier Elementary since 2011. “This investment in the Pilsen community will ensure students, parents and community members have access to a safe and fun recreation space that will promote activity to boost their health and well being,” Mayor Emanuel said. “Playing, exercise, and engaging in team sports are crucial building blocks in our children building friendships, developing long-term
healthy habits, and learning the value of teamwork.” These neighborhood amenities replace a dilapidated and dangerous field house that was remove last year. “The new facilities at Whittier Elementary will provide our students with the safe, modern physical activity space they deserve,” said CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett. “The significant revitalization at Whittier Elementary was done following careful consideration for how to best serve the students at Whittier and will provide each student with the resources they need to succeed.” The $1.5 million recreation space investment at Whittier Elementary, a Pre-K-8 school located at 1900 West 23rd Street, is part of a larger investment the city made to revitalize the school. In 2011, an approximately $2 million facilities investment was completed at Whittier Elementary, providing students and staff with a new science lab, computer lab, lunch room, classroom library and parent room.
MAYOR EMANUEL JOINS Alderman Solis and community members at ribbon cutting for new Whittier Elementary School recreation facilities. (Photo by Brooke Collins–City of Chicago) “This brand new play space provides much-needed recreational opportunities for our community,” said Alderman Solis. “I’m thrilled
to join my constituents today for the ribbon-cutting –– it is a great day for area kids, families and neighborhoods.”
Chicago Public Schools serves 400,000 students in 658 schools. It is the nation’s third-largest school district.
GSU grad succeeds in dual degree program The first group of students from Governors State University’s (GSU) Dual Degree Program (DDP) recently received their diplomas, and a standout in the group was Manhattan, IL native Kayla Robinson-Clark, student trustee and commencement speaker. Randolph-Clark, a business administration graduate of the university’s DDP, will attend Emory University Law School this fall. The DDP is a unique partnership between Governors State and 11 Chicago-area colleges, which provides full-time students with a pathway to earn high quality, affordable and accessible asso-
ciate and bachelor’s degrees. Students who enroll in the program and complete their associate degree at their respective community colleges take advantage of program benefits such as guaranteed admission to GSU and a chance to compete for a GSU Promise Scholarship which supplements their Pell and/or MAP grant so that the student graduates debt free. Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher may compete for the DDP Honors Scholarship, which covers full tuition and fees. In recognition of this first group of DDP graduates, GSU began a new tradition. At commencement, DDP
students wore cords intertwining GSU’s colors (black and white) with the colors of their community colleges. These cords were presented at a special ceremony on May 8. “The braided cords symbolize the special partnerships between GSU and the 17 community college campuses in the Dual Degree Program,” said GSU President Elaine P. Maimon. “We are grateful to the Kresge Foundation for identifying the DDP as a national model. Kayla’s success is just one example of what students can achieve when community colleges
and universities work together.” Kayla Randolph-Clark said the Dual Degree Program allowed her to take a more focused approach to her studies. “Before I enrolled in the Dual Degree Program, I took one or two classes every now and then. Thanks to the DDP, I have been guided to make education my top priority. After years of trying, I will now be able to say that I am a college graduate.” “We know full-time students who finish their associate degree before transferring to a university are far more likely to succeed than those students
who make another choice,” said Randi Schneider, associate vice president for enrollment management. “Equally as compelling is the evidence that the resources we invest in our relationship with students, through both professional and peer support, encourages them to pursue their goals.” For more information on Governors State’s Dual Degree Program, visit http://www.govst.edu/Academics/Degree_Programs_and_Certifications/D ual_Degree_Program/. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway in University Park.
Partnership creates B.S. program Moraine Valley Community College and Lewis University officials signed two agreements May 28 that will provide two program opportunities for Moraine Valley students to earn a bachelor’s degree at Lewis.
The two institutions agreed to a “2+2” nursing program where students would earn an Associate in Applied Science degree at Moraine Valley and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Lewis. This is the first
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GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY graduate Kayla RobinsonClark addresses the audience at a recent GSU commencement ceremony. Her success earned her a slot in the upcoming Emory University Law School freshman class.
DR. SYLVIA JENKINS, president of Moraine Valley Community College, and Brother James Gaffney, FSC, president of Lewis University, sign partnership agreements that will create pathways for students to earn not only an associate degree from Moraine Valley but also a bachelor degree from Lewis University in Criminal/Social Justice and Nursing.
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Pace makes it easier getting to Brookfield Zoo By Wendell Hutson Karla White said she plans to take her two children to Brookfield Zoo now that Pace has a bus route to the west suburban location. “I have always wanted to take them there but couldn’t because I don’t have a car,” explained White, 36, who lives in the North Lawndale community. “Maybe Pace can create a bus route to Great America as well. Then I could take them there for the first time too.” The zoo coordinated with Pace, the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Cook County Board of Commissioners to develop the new routes. The 770 and 771 routes are operated between the zoo and the CTA’s Blue,
home that day with a cold. It would be cool to take my grandson though. I think he’d like to see lions and elephants.” And Kiara Langley, a single mother of three small children, said most Black kids do not have any culture because they are not exposed to any new things outside their neighborhood. “Our kids know nothing about the opera. They know nothing about plays (just movies) and they know nothing about museums and that’s because they are not exposed to it growing up,” said Langley. “I plan on making sure my kids do not grow up this way and public transportation to cultural places helps make educating our children that much easier.” The regular, adult fare is $1.75
WEST SUBURBAN BROOKFIELD ZOO is now accessible by Pace bus on the South and West Sides. lular Field and Wrigley Field,” opportunity to provide all Cook said Richard Kwasneski, board County residents with access to chairman for Pace. “Whether nature and healthy, outdoor recrewe’re carrying customers from ation opportunities,” Preckwinkle suburban locations to destina- said. “We are delighted to be tions in Chicago or vice-versa, our working with Pace to increase the express service provides families, public transportation options that seniors and everyone else with serve our system of forest prestress-free travel to a number of serves (which includes the Brookfun places throughout Chicago- field Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden) so that they can be land.” Cook County Board President enjoyed by a greater number of Toni Preckwinkle added that as a people, particularly those who do former teacher she knows how not own vehicles.” And Cook important the zoo is to children, County Commissioner Stanley and praised the forest preserve for Moore (D-4) predicted that attendance at the zoo would increase ATTENDANCE AT BROOKFIELD ZOO is expected to increase this summer now that Pace being a partner with Pace. this summer. “The forest preserves have the has three bus routes available for riders. Green and Pink lines. Starting and up to two children, seven June 7 route 772 would begin years old and under, ride free with connecting the 95th Dan Ryan each fare-paying adult. Reduced CTA Red Line station with the fare and free ride programs for elizoo, and all three routes would gible seniors and people with disoperate until August 30. abilities are available through the The new routes also have South RTA. Pace officials said the new Side riders excited too. routes are part of a bigger plan to “When I was growing up I heard provide transportation to more about Brookfield Zoo but have tourists locations. never been there because you “We’re excited to add these new needed a car to get there,” recalled routes to our roster of express serRonnie Harris, 47, who lives in vice to popular destinations, Roseland. “My old elementary which offer express travel to places school went once but I was at including Soldier Field, U.S. Cel-
DFSS hosts citywide Social Service Resource Fairs The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) hosted Social Service Resource Fairs at four locations citywide on May 30. Approximately 180 public and private social service agencies were on hand to assist residents in areas such as health, education, employment, housing resources, utility assistance and much more. The DFSS resource fairs were held at the following locations: • Garfield Community Service Center Fair at 10 S. Kedzie Avenue • King Community Service Center Fair at 4314 S. Cottage Grove • South Chicago Community Serwww.chicagocrusader.com
vice Center Fair at 8650 S. Commercial Avenue • North Area Community Service Center Fair was held off-site at the 19th District CAPS Office, 850 W. Addison Street At the Garfield Community Service Center Fair the local barber shop provided free haircuts and styles on site for fair participants. The “faith-based” business known as the Faith in God Hair and Barber Salon estimates they provided 32 haircuts and styles for both men and women by 1 p.m. according to the owner, Joseph Henderson. Hender(Continued on page 16) Blacks Must control their own coMMunity
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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ By Raymond Ward DANCING SHOES: If you have a child who’s been taking dance classes for several years and that child hopes to turn all of those lessons and hard work into a full-fledged dance career, then this information is for them.The Auditorium Theatre is proud to announce the first “Made In Chicago” Summer Dance Intensive, June 23 - June 28, 2014 in the Auditorium’s Katten/Landau Studio located at 425 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Offering the unique opportunity to learn from and dance with some of the best dancers and teachers in Chicago, this six day intensive provides access to Chicago’s highest tier of dance talent including: Angela Dice Nguyen of DanceWorks Chicago; Nan Giordano of Giordano
2015 Disney Dreamers Academy accepting applications High school students nationwide can now apply at www.disneydreamersacademy.com to be among 100 selected to participate in the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine, the innovative, outsidethe-classroom, educational mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort. Entering the search for its eighth class, Disney Dreamers Academy continues to hold true to its mission to inspire and fuel the dreams of teens, help them discover a world of possibilities and help them prepare for the future. Each year, students participate in handson, full-immersion workshops related to a bevy of career paths, ranging from animation to zoology. Each participant learns important skills such as communication techniques and networking strategies. It all takes place in a magical setting: the Walt Disney World Re-
BASKETBALL GREAT AND business mogul Magic Johnson speaks one-on-one to a 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy participant at Walt Disney World in March. Photo courtesy: Walt Disney World. sort theme parks. Both on stage brities share their stories and proand behind the scenes, the parks vide insight on how to achieve sucbecome vibrant ‘classrooms,’ lead- cess and DREAM BIG. Dreamers ing to career discoveries, the pur- have the opportunity to cultivate suit of dreams and fun memories relationships with other students to cherish for a lifetime. from across the nation while they (Continued on page 13) Motivational speakers and cele-
Ahmad Simmons Dance Chicago; Pierre Lockett of The Joffrey Ballet; Ahmad Simmons of River North Dance Chicago and Tenley Dorrill of Thodos Dance Chicago. Applications are now being accepted for dancers ages 10 and older with at least two years dance experience. “It is our privilege to provide the youth of our community with access to some of the most talented artists from our city’s rich dance community,” said Auditorium Theatre Executive Director Brett Batterson. “With our first ‘Made in Chicago’ Summer Dance Intensive we have leveraged the resources that only a theatre like the Auditorium can provide to assemble an extraordinary group of instructors, all of whom have performed on our stage. They will come together in order to help foster the dedication and passion of aspiring dancers, allowing them to gain knowledge of new technique and the professional industry while being challenged to grow and improve.” The schedule is as follows: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Ballet with Pierre Lockett from The Joffrey Ballet 10:30 AM -12:00 PM: Modern with Ahmad Simmons from River North Dance Chicago 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Jazz/Giordano Technique with Nan Giordano from Giordano Dance Chicago 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Repertoire with Angela Dice Nguyen from DanceWorks Chicago 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM: Creative Movement and Improvisation with Tenley Dorrill from Thodos Dance Chicago The 2014 “Made In Chicago” Summer Dance Intensive will take place from 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM, June 23 through June 28. For more information and to download an application please visit, www.theaud.us/MICDanceIntensive or contact Kristen Smiley at 312-341-2359. 12
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THE BOOKWORM SEZ “The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires”
by Dennis Kimbro c.2013, Palgrave Macmillan $17.00 / $19.00 Canada 298 pages Your wallet is almost totally empty. The same goes for your checkbook. There were two credit card bills in yesterday’s mail, you owe your neighbor ten bucks, and if you had a savings account… well, let’s just say you don’t have much. You work hard, you reach for your dreams, but you still can’t seem to catch a break – which means you’re doing it all wrong, says Dennis Kimbro in his new book “The Wealth Choice.” This morning, you decided what you were going to have for breakfast and what you’d wear all day. You chose when to leave the house and where to go – but did you choose to be wealthy? That’s an important thing, says Kimbro. It’s a decision you “must make” in order to control your life and seize opportunity. And yes, there are opportunities to be had; you just have to be on the lookout for them. “Riches,” says Kimbro, “are lying everywhere for the observant eye.” In order to find them, though, you’ll need to think and act like a millionaire, and two of the “common factors” Kimbro discovered
(Continued from page 12) gain first-hand knowledge from Disney experts and world-renowned entrepreneurs and executives. Applicants must answer three essay questions about their personal stories, the people who are most influential in their lives and their dreams for the future. Students are selected based on a combination of attributes, including a strong character, positive attitude and determination to achieve their dreams. Nearly 10,000 students submitted applications in 2014. Participants and a parent or guardian will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, www.chicagocrusader.com
about Black millionaires are their “relentless commitment to lifelong learning” and their focus on a purpose in life. Millionaires also utilize their unique strengths to “master whatever field [they] enter.” They’re selfstarters with “grit” and a strong work ethic, inquisitiveness, and they understand that ideas have power. They practice thrift, salesmanship, and spirituality. And for them, failure is not an option. To step on your own personal path to wealth, learn how to “add value” – not only for your customers but for employees and your community at large. Be an optimist. Read all that you can to educate yourself (and to set an example: recent studies show that nearly half of Black 17-yearolds are “functionally illiterate”). Understand that looking rich and being rich are often two vastly different things. Don’t be afraid of work; in fact, love your work and stop being afraid of Mondays. Learn how to network and how to stop wasting time. Practice Praise. Believe in yourself, know who you
are, and play up your strengths. Invest in yourself. And finally, own your own business: that, says Kimbro, is one of the major “laws” of wealth. Tired of nothing but dust in your wallet? Sick of paying with pennies? Then crack open “The Wealth Choice” just about anywhere, and get ready for real change. With dozens and dozens of anecdotes and examples (including his own), author Dennis Kimbro explains how millionaires are made – and not just monetarily. Because he tends to repeat himself in various ways, readers get a hard examination of attitudes and traits of the wealthy, making it nearly impossible to avoid assimilation of these habits. And that’s good because, really, who doesn’t want to be successful? Though it’s written mostly for the benefit of African American readers, this book can certainly be utilized by anyone. If you want to be one of the thousands of millionaires around the world today, “The Wealth Choice” won’t leave you empty.
12th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival The Chicago African Diaspora International Film Festival is back in Chicago to celebrate 12 years of consecutive work in the Windy City. To be held from June 13-19, hosted by Facets Cinematheque at 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. and presented by ArtMattan Productions, the festival will showcase 14 documentary and fiction films set in The United States, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Egypt, France, Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Curacao, Mo-
rocco, Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico. The festival will open with Freedom Summer by Emmy-winning MacArthur “Genius” Fellow filmmaker Stanley Nelson. A Sundance Film Festival favorite, this film covers the Civil Rights Movement efforts during a very intense period in Mississippi, the Summer of 1964. The screening will be preceded by a catered reception and will be followed by a discussion with veteran film producer Cyndee
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Fla., where they will engage in lifechanging sessions and enjoy Disney’s magical theme parks. The 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy will take place March 5 to 8. “Disney Dreamers Academy gives us the honor each year to motivate, educate and uplift 100 exceptional students ready to unlock their potential,” said Disney Vice President of Global Initiatives and Integrations/Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champion, Tracey D. Powell. “Disney is proud to once again partner with Steve Harvey and Essence Communications to deliver a program that impacts lives every year.” Steve Harvey, syndicated radio and television personality, along
with ESSENCE Magazine and Walt Disney World Resort will host the selected Dreamers during their four-day power packed career and educational exploration. Harvey, speaking about the program, says, “Disney Dreamers Academy gives hope and inspiration and exposes youth to a world of possibilities. We are excited about another opportunity to transform lives and give students an inside look at what their future can hold.” ESSENCE Communications President Michelle Ebanks added, “We are excited about the eighth Disney Dreamers Academy. This program transcends the normal classroom setting, taking learning to the next level. This year we plan
to go above and beyond to encourage Dreamers. Our valued partnership with Disney Parks and Steve Harvey represents our commitment to the leaders of tomorrow.” Applications are open to U.S. high school students, ages 13 to 19, until Oct. 31, 2014. A distinguished panel of leaders representing the best in their fields will judge the applications in November and winners will be announced in December 2014. I wrote about this event when I covered it in early March of this year. This is a great event, and Harvey and partners, as well as all the guest speakers and facilitators, put their all on the floor to help high school students from around the
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Readdean who will discuss the making of this powerful film that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Summer events. Another historical program highlighting the African American experience is the African-American Trailblazers Program that pays homage to the creativity, imagination and resilience of two remarkable African-American women: Josephine Baker and Madame C.J. (Continued on page 16)
country identify and achieve their goals. Walt Disney World Resort and my chaperone longtime Disney employee Stephanie McCrindle were great hosts to all involved. High school students within the Crusader’s readership should certainly apply for Disney Dreamers Academy. Adults who don’t have high school students in the home should make this information available to parents and/or guardians of those students who can benefit from this opportunity. For more information visit www.disneydreamersacademy.com,www.facebook.com/disneydreamersacademy or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dreamersacademy. Saturday, June 7, 2014
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Remembering Betty Jackson King - one of Chicago’s very own By Barbara Wright-Pryor Betty Jackson King, one of America’s most talented pianists and prolific composers, would have celebrated her 86th birthday on February 17, the month during which we annually celebrate the culture and contributions of Blacks to America and the world. I have chosen to profile Betty this month, not only because she was my beloved friend and I sorely miss her, and she composed and arranged so much beautiful music to be enjoyed for as long as there is life on this earth, but also because June 1 was the twentieth anniversary of Betty Jackson King’s untimely death. Betty Lou (as she was known to relatives and friends) was the second daughter born to the Reverend Frederick Douglas Jackson and Gertrude Virginia (Smith) Jackson on February 17, 1928 in the Woodlawn community of Chicago. She and her sister, Catherine, were raised in a home that was filled with love and good music. While Betty and Catherine were very young, Mrs. Jackson accepted a position as a music teacher at Southern Christian Institute near Vicksburg, Mississippi. There the young girls heard many Negro spirituals sung, often while sitting around a campfire. These songs made such a profound impact on young Betty that many of her music compositions that were to come later in life
Betty Jackson King (1928-1994) consisted of spiritual arrangements. Mrs. Jackson was the girls’ very first piano teacher, and after returning to Chicago, Betty and Catherine attended and graduated from McCosh Elementary and Englewood High Schools. Betty earned her bachelor’s degree in piano and her master’s degree in composition from Chicago Musical College (now Chicago College of Performing Arts) at Roosevelt University where she studied with Saul Dorfman. Her master’s thesis consisted of a Biblical opera, “Saul of Tarsus,” with libretto by her father who also wrote the libretto for her second biblical opera, “My Servant Job,” and her Easter cantata, “Simon of Cyrene.” Post-
graduate studies were done at Oakland University, Peabody Institute, New York University, Glassboro College and Westminster Choir College. Betty, Catherine and their mother formed the Jacksonian Trio and performed concerts in venues throughout the country. After the tragic death of Catherine in 1958, Betty assumed her sister’s position as choir director of the Congregational Church of Park Manor where she remained until she accepted a teaching position at Dillard University, New Orleans. To list all of the accomplishments, compositions and positions held by Betty Jackson King would require much more space than I am allotted on this one page, so permit me to summarize, and keep in mind, that this is merely a summary and much has been omitted. Her musical experiences include: Teacher-University of Chicago Laboratory School, Roosevelt University, Dillard University (New Orleans), Jacksonian Institute, Wildwood (New Jersey) High School where she integrated the faculty; Accompanist-Northwestern University Theater, The Merchandise Mart Chorus and the Umbrian Glee Club; Director-The Pre-Professional Artists Guild, the Betty Jackson King Artists group, Park Manor Church, The King Sisters, and Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, Chicago; The Riverside Church of
The 2013-2014 ‘Symphony Center Presents Jazz’ series nears end The 2013-14 Symphony Center Presents (SCP) Jazz series season finale will bring trumpeter Jon Faddis and pianist Marcus Roberts back to the Armour Stage on Friday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m. Both musicians were featured in the inaugural season (1994/95) of the SCP Jazz series in performances with the now Jazz at
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Basie Orchestra. Jon Faddis’ “Triumph of Trumpets,” a gathering of top trumpeters sharing jazz history through the music of legendary jazz trumpeters such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Cat Anderson and more will open the concert. Joining Faddis for the concert are Sean Jones, Chicago’s own Orbert Davis and Terrell Stafford who have all appeared on the SCP jazz series previously, and 26year-old Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill, who will make his SCP jazz debut at this concert. Pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa
and drummer Dion Parsons accompany Faddis and the other trumpeters throughout the set. The Marcus Roberts Trio, featuring Marcus Roberts on piano, drummer Jason Marsalis and bassist Rodney Jordan, join The Modern Jazz Generation for “New Orleans Swing Time,” a set inspired by the Dixieland jazz of pianist Jelly Roll Morton and others. Founded in 2013 by the Marcus Roberts Trio, the Modern Jazz Generation showcases talented jazz musicians at the beginning of their careers, and at this SCP Jazz appearance include Joe Goldberg, clarinet and alto saxophone; Stephen Riley, tenor saxophone; Ricardo Pascal, tenor and soprano saxophone; Tissa Khosla, baritone saxophone; Tim Blackmon, trumpet; Alphonso Hor ne, trumpet and Corey Wilcox, trombone. Tickets are $28-$88 and can be purchased by phone at 800-2237114 or 312-294-3000; online at cso.org, or at the Symphony Center box office: 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604. Discounted student tickets for select concerts can be purchased, subject to availability, online in advance or at the box office on the day of the concert. For group rates, please call 312-294-3040.
New York School Choirs, and St. James A.M.E. Church, Atlantic City, New Jersey; A frequent workshop clinician and lecturer at many festivals on Black music and composers, Betty was a member of Chicago Music Association, and a life member and past president of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (since 1919). Betty Jackson was most generous and she gave most freely of herself, her time, her talent, her love for humanity. All of this was expressed through the beauty of her music. In recognition of her contributions, Betty received many tributes, awards, plaques and citations. In addition to her aforementioned com-
positions, her spiritual arrangements and vocal and instrumental compositions, many of which are dedicated to her many musician-friends and associates, are published by her own firm which has continued operation under the management of her niece, Arlene Sharp. Betty Jackson King’s catalog may be viewed and purchased at bettyjacksonking.com Betty Jackson King died June 1, 1994, after a brief illness, but she left behind a wealth of music to soothe our troubled minds, to lift our sagging spirits, and to express our love and praise to the Master of all who gave her to us, if but for a short while. Each of her friends might have, perhaps, a different story to tell. This has been mine.
Chicago Public Media opens Park Manor Branch Meet the staff at Open House June 13 Chicago Public Media is inviting the public to an open house Friday, June 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at its new South Side Bureau location at 322 E. 75th Street (at Prairie Ave.). Award-winning Chicago Public Media journalist and South Side Bureau reporter Natalie Moore will be on hand, along with Vocalo DJ Ayana Contreras (Reclaimed Soul), to welcome folks to the Bureau, listen to some music and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. The original South Side Bureau location opened in Englewood in 2007 and the move to Park Manor was made to be more centrally located among the bustling Prairie Avenue business district and to upgrade its production facilities. “I’m delighted with the opening of our new South Side Bureau. It will be an important workspace for WBEZ’s South Side Bureau Reporter Natalie Moore and other staff members at WBEZ and Vocalo, as well as a place to foster greater community engagement,” said Sally Eisele, WBEZ’s managing editor. Chicago Public Media currently operates four Community Bureaus: on Chicago’s North Side (Rogers Park), West Side (Little Village), South Side (Park Manor) and Northwest Indiana (Crown Point, IN). First established in 2007, the Community Bureaus are located in neighborhoods and regions chosen specifically because they are often underrepresented in the mainstream media. Each Bureau is a storefront operation, strategically placed amidst local merchants, aldermanic offices, cultural centers and the community in general. The Bureaus aim to assist Chicago Public Media in providing its listeners with a deeper understanding of the community and the opportunity to become engaged in the important issues of each region. South Side Bureau reporter Natalie
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Natalie Y. Moore Moore has been on staff at WBEZ 91.5FM since May 2007; prior to that she was a city hall reporter for the Detroit News. She has also been an education reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and a reporter for the Associated Press in Jerusalem. Moore is co-author of two books: “The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise, Fall and Resurgence of an American Gang.” (Lawrence Hill Press, 2011) and “Deconstructing Tyrone: A New Look at Black Masculinity in the Hip-Hop Generation.” (Cleis Press, 2006). She is a 2009 fellow at Columbia College’s Ellen Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women and Gender in the Arts and Media, which allowed her to take a reporting trip to Libya, and a 2010 recipient of the Studs Terkel Community Media Award. She has won several journalism awards, including a Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism. She is a member of the Windy City Chapter of The Links, Inc. Chicago Public Media is an institution that creates award-winning content for people seeking to learn more about the issues and ideas that affect our community, our nation and our world. Chicago Public Media operates WBEZ 91.5 FM, one of the country’s premiere public radio stations, along with Vocalo 89.5 FM and 90.7 FM, a next generation service that seeks to expand the reach of public media. For more information, visit WBEZ.org. www.chicagocrusader.com
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING
A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking By Effie Rolfe Maya Angelou—died empty— using her gifts to bless the world. Her accomplishments were many including an actress, author, civil rights activist, poet, singer, mentor and woman of much charm, grace and wisdom. We all remember her in Alex Haley’s amazing television series “Roots” and wrote the screenplay as well as composed the score for “Georgia Georgia.” In 1972, it was the first by an African American woman to be filmed and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. How can we forget her classic beautiful poem “Still I Rise” in 1993 at former President Bill Clinton’s inaugural address? More than anything, I wanted to share of this iconic legend’s strength and endurance that she poured out until the end of her days. For the past few months, I was fortunate to participate in National Mentoring Mondays— hosted by Susan Taylor (former Editor of Essence Magazine). I graciously accepted my invitation given by one of the organization’s team members, Eleanor Murkey
Effie Rolfe of the Waukegan/North Chicago Cares Mentoring Circle. The men and women participating on the call were so grateful that Dr. Angelou was the special guest for their last Mentoring Monday session on May 19. Less than two weeks later, they would sadly dis-
cover it was her final interview. Dr. Maya often mentioned being tired because she had just received treatment from her doctor about an hour before the call took place. Yet, even in this, she remained committed to share for nearly an hour instead of getting much needed rest. The mother, friend and role model divulged her wisdom on the courage it takes to build the world that our children deserve. Also, the civil rights activist spoke of “love that cause stars to shine and that is so fantastic that it causes us to have courage to care about each other—not romance—the real stuff.” On the 89th birthday of Malcolm X, Dr. Angelou spoke of meeting him in New York as well as his role as a minister. She reflected of her involvement with the United Nations and approaching Malcolm X to galvanize Black people to support their protest against killing Black people. “Malcolm had incredible courage. He was brave—he had courage—he dared to care about people, himself and have humor,” she said. The loss of Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and the
The Crusader Gospel Corner Radio personality and morning host, Angela Martin invites you to Onederful Prayer on Saturday, June 7 at New Zion Upper Room, 1950 W. 13th Street in Chicago.
Karen Clark Sheard will be the musical guest for the pastoral celebration during the banquet at Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook on June 13, 6 p.m. For more information call 773-378-3300. *** Apostle Richard D. Henton and Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church presented an installation and ministry celebration “Time— of Elevation” for his son, Pastor Mark Henton. The senior pastor has been preaching for 65 years and pastoring for 50 years and will remain the overseer, however, his
Angela Mzrtin Doors open at 8:45 a.m. The prayer is free and open to the public for ladies only and begins 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every first Saturday of the month. *** Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller in Chicago invites you to the 25th Annual Pastoral Celebration of the Rev. Dr. Ira Acree. The Sunday celebrations services will feature Bishop Willie James Campbell of St. James Ministries at 8:30 a.m. on June 8. Rev. Dr. Johnny L. Miller of Mount Vernon Baptist Church will be the guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. Grammy and Stellar award winner www.chicagocrusader.com
Apostle Richard D. Henton son Mark will do the day to day operations at the church. The event was held May 27-31 and featured Pastor DeAndre Patterson, Apostle Mark Wess, Bishops Liston Page and Noel Jones. Musical guest was Jesse Campbell, finalist on NBC’s “The Voice.” ***
Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch and New Mount Pilgrim Youth Ministry College and Career Workshop was held on Saturday, May 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The workshop was open to youth and parents who wanted to learn more about Financial Aid, choosing a major, internship, the college experience, and career readiness. *** Ministers of Chicagoland and Vicinity presents “A Father’s Day Birthday and Celebration” for Rev. Dr. Clay Evans. The once in a lifetime event will take place on Father’s Day, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Rev Eric Thomas and Greater Harvest Church will provide live streaming from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Also, the legendary “What a Fellowship Hour” will broadcast on Inspiration 1390/WGRB from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. The combined radio choir will feature LouDella Evans Reid and the Traditional Choir, Fellowship M.B. Church Choir, Shiloh M.B. Church Choir, Greater Harvest M.B. Church Choirs, Destiny Worship Center Choir and many more. The celebration service is free and open to the public at Fellowship Baptist Church, 4537 S. Princeton in Chicago. For more information call 773-619-7844. Please email your church and religious announcements to effierolfe@gmail.com for consideration in the gospel corner.
women of our time who were so strong and brave and wise. We need to know that those losses included who we really are—we are better, braver, stronger, intelligent and wiser because they existed. I love the fact that we are who we are, because of who they were— it’s imperative that we know that.” Dr. Maya Angelou’s parting words, “I am grateful for the 50 honorary degrees you say I have—I’ve earned them. I am honored and grateful to have arrived and achieved certain doctorates. I am grateful for the men, women, sons and daughters. I am grateful that you have cared enough to honor me. It means that somebody cares enough about what I have to say. I am always in the church of the truth and not an attitude.” She asked of those on the call to “Continue to work for yourselves and search for the truth not an attitude. I love you and you know that I love you. Please keep me in your prayers,” she said. Her message to single mothers, especially on raising sons was, “Courage is the greatest of all the virtues. Without courage you can’t share any of the others. To be
that thing time after time—you can be generous, fair and loving occasionally but to be that thing constantly you have to be courageous. I encourage you to develop courage to dare, to be honorable, kind and constantly be courageous. Lastly, she said to teach your sons to be a father. Your son is learning how to be a father with grace, love and appreciation. Also, realize what a blessing it is for you. It means that you are not just a parent, but you have taught him how to be a parent. What a wonderful thing. Dr. Maya Angelou is a reminder that as long as you have a pulse you have a purpose. She literally blessed others with her presence and presents until the end. Maya Angelou died empty—passing on her gifts, grace, kindness, love and wisdom to the children of the world. What are you giving of yourself to bless the world…? ©Effie Rolfe is the author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” a Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can visit my website: effierolfe.com or follow me at twitter.com/effiedrolfe.
Father’s Day service features Rev. John Bryant When the congregation assembles for Father’s Day services at Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church they will worship with the right Rev. John Richard Bryant. Bryant is the presiding prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District and senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. Bryant is renowned as an international theologian and civic leader. He is a 1965 graduate of Morgan State University with a bachelor of arts degree. He received his Masters Degree in Theology in 1970 from Boston University School. Five years later he was awarded his doctorate degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School. Bryant, an inductee into the Baltimore City College Hall of Fame, holds several honorary doctorates including those from Paul Quinn College, Wilberforce University, Payne Theological Se-
Rev. John Bryant minary and Virginia Seminary. Grant Memorial, pastored by the Rev. Dr. Virgil M. Woods, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Chairpersons of the anniversary are Celeste Allen, Jo Ann Hawkins White and the Rev. Deide Hines. The church is at 4017 S. Drexel Ave.
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12th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival (Continued from page 13) Walker. The two films in the pro- film that traces the origins of “Tumgram: Josephine Baker: Black Di- ba Francesa” in Cuba: a dance pracva in a White Man’s World and ticed by descendants of Saint-DomTwo Dollars and a Dream will be ingue slaves in accordance with the enhanced by a conversation with choreography and religious tradiProfessor Zakiya R. Adair, Ph.D. tions of their Dahomeyan ancestry. whose areas of specialization are The presentation of this film togethtransnational women’s cultural his- er with that of the documentary tory, African American history and Birthright Crisis will be followed black expressive culture. by a discussion with Frantz Voltaire, As Freedom Summer explores a founder and current chairman of historic moment in American His- CIDIHCA, a Haitian and Caribtory, Tula, The Revolt and The bean research center based in MonJews of Egypt explore historic mo- treal. The discussion will focus on ments in Curaçao and Egypt, re- the contributions of the Haitian spectively. Tula, the Revolt is an epic people to Cuba and the Dominican narrative about the slave revolt led Republic nations. by Tula on the island of Curaçao in ADIFF 2014 will also present four 1795. The Jews of Egypt is a docu- fiction films dealing with love, mentary that describes Egypt’s na- friendship, and the confrontations tion building and identity definition of ideas and ideals. Between Frien-
“FREEDOM SUMMER” is a 2014 Sundance Film Festival selection being shown during the ADIFF Chicago Film Festival. processes in the first half of the 20th da is a story of love, friends and life Century. in Trinidad and Tobago. Go for Music and dance are celebrated in Sisters by awardwinning filmmaker ADIFF 2014 with four documen- John Sayles (The Brother from Antaries representatives of the revealing other Planet) tells us a story of imnature of art as they make us travel migration, friendship, motherly love and see people dance and sing to in- and intrigue. The Miscreants, from Morocco/Switzerland, follows a credibly rich musical expressions. Tango Negro: The African group of actors who are kidnapped Roots of Tango moves in and out by religious extremists. The interacof Uruguay and Argentina as it illus- tion between both groups is very retrates the ever present African com- vealing. Love Triangle is an Afriponent in Tango, Candombe, Mi- can-American romantic thriller that longon and other African based follows two men and a woman enmusical styles found in the Rio de la tangled in an impossible love affair. The 12th Annual African DiasPlata region. Made in Jamaica is a powerful and revealing musical doc- pora Film Festival-Chicago is umentary that presents a rich social made possible thanks to the generportrait of contemporary Jamaica ous support of the following instituthrough interviews with and perfor- tions: Facets Cinemateque, ArtMatmances by acts as diverse as Third tan Productions, the Center for World, Yellow Man, Bunny Wailer Black Diaspora at DePaul Universiand Bounty Killer, just to name a ty, The DuSable Heritage Association; TV5 Monde, the Curacao few. Presented to celebrate South Africa Tourism Corporation, The Quebec Youth Day in collaboration with the Government Office – Chicago and Chicago South African Consulate – the Embassy of Switzerland – WashThe African Cypher is a film that ington DC. Special thanks to the harnesses the energy of the unique Chicago Crusader, generous ADand diverse dancing styles of isi- IFF 2014 Media Sponsor. Facets Cinémathèque is located at Pantsula and sBhujwa to Krump and B-boy and that demonstrates 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. in Chicago. how South Africa is a reservoir of For a full schedule and to order admusic and dance that, with the vance tickets online please call 773change of times and a very creative 281-4114 or 212-864-1760 or visit youth movement, has tremendously http://www.facets.org or http://www.NYADIFF.org. Tickets are $15 for enriched its musical scenario. From Coffee Plantation to the Opening Night and $9 general adTumba Francesa, to be featured in mission. Schedule at a glance of the films the program entitled Haiti in the Spanish Speaking Caribbean, is a being shown at Facets Cinémath16
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èque June 13-June 19 is: Friday, June 13 Opening Night 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM “Freedom Summer” – Chicago Premiere With Q&A Saturday, June 14 1:30 PM “Between Friends” 3:50 PM “Go For Sisters”
6:15 PM “Tula The Revolt” 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Reception 8:30 PM Haitian Program - Q&A Sunday, June 15 2 PM “Tango Negro, The African Roots Of Tango” 4 PM African-American Trailblazer Program- Q&A 5:30-6:30 PM Reception 6:30 PM “The Miscreants” Monday, June 16
6:30 PM “The African Cypher” 8:30 PM “Jews Of Egypt” Tuesday, June 17 6 PM “Tula, The Revolt” 8 PM “Made In Jamaica” Wednesday, June 18 6 PM “Freedom Summer” 8:30 PM “Tango Negro, The African Roots Of Tango” Thursday, June 19 6 PM “Jews Of Egypt”
DFSS hosts citywide Social Service . . .
RESOURCE FAIRS WERE hosted across the city by The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services at various community centers recently to acquaint residents with the services and programs available to them. (Continued from page 11) son added his shop likely did far make ends meet and they want to pated in Friday’s resource fairs inmore clips and flips before the fair know where they can turn. Our Ser- cluded Catholic Charities, Casa ended. vice Fairs make it easy for families to Central, the Center for New HoriDFSS serves more than 300,000 learn about programs and services zons, the Night Ministry, the SalvaChicago residents every year via a that can help,” said Evelyn Diaz, tion Army, the Safer Foundation, citywide network of more than 300 Commissioner of the Chicago De- Thresholds, University of Chicago community-based delegate agencies, partment of Family and Support Medicine, and the Illinois Attorney and directly assists close to 45,000 Services. General’s Office. residents every year in their 6 ComTo download of the DFSS 2014 In addition to DFSS and other munity Service Centers. City of Chicago departments and Service Guide, visit the DFSS Home “We know our families struggle to agencies, organizations that partici- Page at www.cityofchicago.org/fss.
REMEMBERING JITU K. WEUSI (Continued from page 6) Because of the government, through their counter intelligence programs’ disruption of our movement in the late 1970s, Jitu was able to forge a series of meetings in an effort to evaluate and analyze the period of the 1960s and 70s. Out of these discussions and the rampant cases of police brutality and the increase in deaths of youth at the hands of the New York Metropolitan Police Department, the Metropolitan Black United Front began to emerge under the leadership of Rev. Herbert Daughtry and the organizing genius of Jitu Weusi. The New York Black United Front gave rise to the National Black United Front (NBUF) at its founding convention in Brooklyn, NY at the Old Armory in June 1980 where 1,000 activists from thirty-four states and five foreign countries attended. The organizing work of Jitu Weusi in facilitating the establishment of NBUF was testament to his skill as “Master Organizer.” Thirty-four years and
three chairmen later starting with Rev. Daughtry (1980-85), Dr. Conrad Worrill (1985-2009), and Kofi Taharka (2009 to present), NBUF is still standing. With the closing down of The East in the mid 1980s Jitu returned to the public school system, went back to earn his masters degree and continued his organizing work in numerous electoral campaigns including David Dinkins’ successful effort to become New York City’s first Black Mayor and Jesse Jackson’s two presidential election bids. Jitu worked closely with all of the major leaders and organizers in this country in the Black Movement including the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Jitu’s work continued in the 1980s and 90s as a major participant in NBUF. Jitu helped organize the Brooklyn Central Jazz Consortium, which led to the Brooklyn South African Cultural Exchange Project.
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This project culminated in the formation of the Jazz African Heritage (JAH) Day that was held at Medgar Evers College on August 4, 2006. The result of this exchange led to a delegation of many of the musicians from the African community in the United States attending and participating in the Jazz African Heritage Concert in South Africa in 2007. The life of Jitu Weusi was so full of the African Spirit that his contributions cannot be summed up in an article of this nature. However, a glimpse of his life demonstrates his profound impact as he leaves his legacy to his wife Angela Weusi, eight children, twelve grandchildren, hundreds of young men and women that he has mentored, and a host of comrades, colleagues, and friends around the world. Jitu K. Weusi has now become a Great African Ancestor whose spirit will live on forever. Jitu Weusi, Maa Kherew (True of Voice)! www.chicagocrusader.com
Partnership creates B.S. program Metra launches . . . (Continued from page 10) al board exam. Students would complete 78 credit hours at Moraine Valley and the final 38 credit hours leading to the bachelor of science in Nursing at a reduced tuition rate at Lewis. A second agreement signed May 28 provides an affordable pathway for students to complete both the Associate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal/Social Justice. The AA to BA Partnership Program will offer classes at Moraine Valley’s Palos Hills campus and Lewis University’s campus in nearby Hickory Hills. Full-time students enrolled in the Criminal/Social Justice program will receive a special partnership scholarship of $12,000 per year during their studies at Lewis University. Additionally, students enrolled in this program will pay Moraine Valley tuition rates for the first 80 credit hours and complete the last 48 cred-
it hours at a reduced tuition rate, resulting in significant savings while earning a Criminal/Social Justice bachelor’s degree. During the first part of the 128 credit-hour program, students will complete 80 credit hours of Moraine Valley courses and earn the Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Students then will complete 48 credit hours of Lewis University course work, taught by Lewis University faculty at the school’s Hickory Hills campus, 9634 S. Roberts Road. “We are extremely pleased that we have forged this partnership with Lewis University and the opportunities it will provide our students. I want to thank faculty and staff from Lewis and Moraine Valley involved in developing this program. They have created a relationship that will mean success for many, many of our students in the years to come and for
the communities program graduates will serve,” said Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins, president of Moraine Valley. Lewis University has a national reputation for its bachelor’s and master’s programs in Criminal/Social Justice (C/SJ) and Public Safety Administration. The Lewis undergraduate program in C/SJ is the second largest in Illinois. The university also offers degrees at its main campus in Romeoville in Forensic Criminal Investigation and Paralegal Studies. “Lewis University promotes community in all teaching, learning and service. This partnership exemplifies Lewis University’s Mission of providing a learning experience that meets the needs of both student and society, while being considerate of economic factors that may negatively affect degree completion,” said Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University.
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posedly behind the move. Graham was under fire earlier this year when she told confidants who told everybody else that she was going to take on Danny Davis for congress. After that failed attempted, the City Council member immediately ran up under Rahm Emanuel for cover and the media left her alone. But to her supporters’ surprise it looks like de tiny Emperor may be behind the bid to oust Graham in her West Side ward that was remapped to include more ethnic white people. Now, rumors have it that some Irish fellow backed by some unions is getting ready to end her political career. No one knows who this cat is, but one guy claims, he has “indirect ties to Dorothy Tillman,” who is the former alderman of the 3rd Ward. This all sounds like crazy talk from folk who digested too many chitlins on Memorial Day. At any rate, keep your eyes on Graham’s seat. This could prove a great test of the city’s racial poliTRICKS.
tive word for female sex organ) and that life. (F-word) their stop the hits.” Okay.
that Holmes chick on the street looking like a THOT. She was dressed crazy. Had some crazy ass hat on. She didn’t look like she had no authority. She like Casper to us.”
power is under a microscope from Washington D.C.’s Justice Department. No one knows why, but most folk feel she is the victim of a serious “witchhunt” which is designed more to ruin her reputation and credibility rather than bring some charges of wrongdoing. Brown is a credible threat who once told somebody who told somebody that she might be thinking about throwing her hat in the ring for mayor. A well-qualified, well-liked politician, she has the backing of the Black Church and knows how to “talk like Harold Washington,” said one supporter. Although he noted, “she treats her employees real mean and some of them hate her. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them is working with the feds to mess her up.” -ImaREMAP FALL OUT? Is a Irish dude about to take out 29th Ward alderman Deborah Graham? Well that’s what some folk say is going down and they are angry that the organization is sup-
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-ImaSTOP THE CHARADE Many colored listeners of the urban programming radio stations smirked as they listened to a twohour “stop the hits” special designed to get young folks to stop drilling and killing each other. Why? Because as one young dredlocked boy pointed out, “WGCI, Power 92 and ‘em (n-words) play 10,000 hours of violent, stupid music to keep us turned up. How they gone try to erase that (s-word) with two hours of some B.S. talk about stopping the violence. They play that (s-word) all day ‘err day. You listen to that (s-word) all day then you get brainwashed. All you think about is money and (nega-
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7th WARD GHOST -ImaThat’s what the poor folks in South Shore are saying about their absentee alderman Natashia Holmes, who was some sort of “community organizer” that Rahm Emanuel appointed to keep the seat warm for former convicted Ald. Sandi Jackson’s chief of staff, Kieanna Barrett. People over there claim they ain’t got time to be waiting on Barrett to win the aldermanic seat, because the gangs are running wild over there and shooting up everything—including the laundromat and McDonalds. “No one be on 79th and Yates unless they want to go see A.R. Leak,” said a man sitting in the old people section on the Jeffrey bus. “Ain’t no leadership in South Shore. Folks getting shot up, dying and don’t nobody see no Robin Kelly and don’t nobody see no alderman. Who is they anyway? They hiding up under their damn beds. I saw
DUELING BLACK WALL STREETS? While Black folks is happy that somebody is finally trying to organize and revive Black businesses in Chicago, some folk are confused by the two Black Wall Street groups that are fighting each other. One group is apparently run by somebody named Ronald Carter and another is run by motormouth PR hack and Jesse Jackson protege Mark Allen. Sources claim these two used to work together in a single Black Wall Street group until they fell out over cheesecake and coins. Both groups are raising money in order to “help create and promote Black businesses,” but
Ronald Carter neither men are looked at as very successful entrepreneurs. At least one of them is seen regularly on the Internet begging for rent money. Go figure.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) ago introduced an ordinance that that ordinance come up for a vote. would bring transparency to city Sawyer is showing a lot of wisdom hall. We should not be surprised by so carefully picking his battles. the city council committee that Rene Johnson handles those matters has not let
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(Continued from page 6) Good food, good talk, good friends. As I got my walk on the next morning, I was flooded with appreciation and memories. I was in a rich space and I had been fed. I paused to appreciate Dr. Maya. I was so very grateful to know her, not as an icon, but as a friend. At the end of her life, Dr. Maya
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was frail. “Getting old ain’t for sissies,” she said. As Blame Bayne wrote on my Facebook page, “No longer caged, she forever sings.” Ache’ Dr. Maya, Ache’. Julianne Malveaux Is A DC based economist and author. Parts of this column appeared in USA today on May 29, 2014. Saturday, June 7, 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY BANK, N.A. WELLS FARGO P l a i n t i f f , s . v TRACY DAVIS; VAN OAK CAPITAL, OAKDALE LLC; AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC.; UNKNOWN AND NON RECORD OWNERS C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 13059 13 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 31, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 11, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: 20-17-404-006-0000. P.I.N. Commonly known as 943 WEST 59TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 8 9 4 . 1 3 0 7 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I610605
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, P l a i n t i f f , v s . CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO. A/T/U/T/A/D MAY 18, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 8 0 0 2 3 4 6 6 0 8 , SCOTT ROSENZWEIG, MICHELLE SEIDENBERG, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY PRICE, HARRY J A M E S MANAGEMENT, INC. A/K/A HARRY JAMES MGMT 64, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 18170 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 64-68 E. 71st, Il 60619. Chicago, 20-22-321-026-0000. P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is a commercial building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting: Mr. Eric Janssen at (773) 3 2 7 - 9 3 0 0 . Whom It May terms: Bidders mustConcern: present, at the Sale To time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful amount. The My name is Nancy J. bid Carter i live at balanceSouth of the successful bid shallAvenue, be paid 8635 Winchester within 24illinois. hours, iby similar funds. Chicago, would like to inform Forpublic information call Robert Ms. Rebecca Vicario the that Mr. b. barlow no at Stahlresides Cowen at Crowley Addis, LLC, He 55 longer this residence. WestnotMonroe Street, Chicago, Illinois has lived here since mid-June of 60603. (312) 641-0060. 2013. He is no longer allowed access INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES to these premises. He voluntary C O R P O R A T I O N moved out! Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610460
pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 64-68 E. 71st, Il 60619. Chicago, 20-22-321-026-0000. P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is a commercial building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting: Mr. Eric Janssen at (773) 3 2 7 - 9 3 0 0 . Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Ms. Rebecca Vicario at Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis, LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois (312) 641-0060. 60603. JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610460
iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON WiNtRuSt MORtGAGe, A diViSiON OF bARRiNGtON bANK ANd tRuSt COMPANy, N.A. F/K/A WiNtRuSt CORPORAtiON MORtGAGe F/K/A SGb CORPORAtiON d/b/A WeSt AMeRiCA MORtGAGe COMPANy Plaintiff, -v.iVAN PROKOPiV defendants 12 CH 038207 6735 S. GReeN StReet CHiCAGO, iL 60621 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 1, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 3, 2014, at the the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive - 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6735 S. GReeN StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60621 Property index No. 20-20-407-013. the real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real
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Nancy J. Carter 8635 South Winchester Chicago, IL
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed business Name in the conduct or transaction of business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number D14138433 on June 3, 2014. under the Assumed business Name of PARNIC HILLS PRESS with the business located at 9544 S. DAMEN AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60643. the true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partners(s)Full Name is: LESTER HEMINGWAY, Complete Address 9544 S. DAMEN AVE., Chicago, IL 60643, USA. 6/7, 14, 21, 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Division. Chancery Fargo Bank, NA Wells P l a i n t i f f , s . v Yashica Waddy; Unknown Owners and Claimants Non-Record D e f e n d a n t s , CH 42009 12 # 140221 Sheriff's WELLS F12100526 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 1, 2014, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment: mentioned Common Address: 7227 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619 20-27-109-009-0000 P.I.N: Improvements: This property consists of a Family Home. Single Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) after the sale. hours Sale shall be subject to general taxes, assessments. special Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Porto Anthony W. DIEHL., Ste 333 1807 IL 60566-7228 Naperville, foreclosurenotice@fal-illino i s . c o m fax 630-428-4620 866-402-8661 bidding instructions, visit For www.fal-il l i n o i s . c o m This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I601777
HOUSES FOR SALE estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 151701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS FOReCLOSuRe MORtGAGe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 FRONtAGe ROAd, NORtH Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-21129. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 FRONtAGe ROAd, NORtH Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-21129 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 038207 tJSC#: 34-6085 NOte: Pursuant to the Fair debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. i606950 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . LARRY MANNIE; ISABELLE MANNIE; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 18112 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-21-322-038-0000. Commonly known as 722 WEST 71ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 1 1 0 1 2 5 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610433
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-6, P l a i n t i f f V . MICHAEL MCGEE A/K/A MICHAEL MCGEE; MARQUETTE PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 05 CH 15592 CONS. W/ 08 CH 19470 Property Address: 708-710 EAST MARQUETTE RD. UNIT 101 CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALEC O N D O M I N I U M Fisher and Shapiro file # FF-65343 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 3, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 7, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 708-710 East Marquette Road, Unit 101, Chicago, IL 0 6 3 7 6 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-222-051-1001 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $ 204,431.83. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at ww w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I602770
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . LUKE PETERSON; UNKNOWN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook OWNERS AND NON-RECORD County, Illinois, County Department, C L A I M A N T S ; Chancery Division. D e f e n d a n t s , Wells Fargo Bank, NA 11 CH 10610 P l a i n t i f f , PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that v s . pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Yashica Waddy; Unknown Owners and entered in the above entitled cause on Non-Record Claimants March 25, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales D e f e n d a n t s , Corporation will on 27, 2014, 12 CHBlacks M42009 ust control their oFriday, wn cJune oMMunity Sheriff's # 140221 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 F12100526 WELLS West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder by said Court in the above entitled cause, for cash, the following described property: Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, P.I.N. 20-27-108-007. Illinois, will on July 1, 2014, at 1pm in room Commonly known as 7219 SOUTH LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, 6 0 6 1 9 . sell at public auction the following The mortgaged real estate is improved described premises and real estate with a single family residence. If the mentioned in said Judgment: subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a Common Address: 7227 South Indiana common interest community, the purchaser Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619 of the unit other than a mortgagee shall P.I.N: 20-27-109-009-0000 pay the assessments required by Improvements: This property consists of a subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Single Family Home. Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Sale shall be under the following terms:
CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . LUKE PETERSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 10610 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 27, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-108-007. Commonly known as 7219 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 . The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 1 1 9 2 2 1 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I608129
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY C O M P A N Y , P l a i n t i f f V . VASSYL LAMPIKA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 17800 Property Address: 6642 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-036681 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 31, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 2, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 6642 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-227-041-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 464,466.49. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at ww w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I601121
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 1, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6014 S. May Street, Chicago, Il 60621. P.I.N. 20-17-408-024-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 1 3 - 0 2 8 0 1 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I609760
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . BRIAN JONES A/K/A BRIAN K. JONES, JANE DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF BRIAN JONES AKA BRIAN K. O N E S , J UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AN NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants, 13 CH 25219 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 2, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-16-306-041-0000. Commonly known as 5950 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, Il 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I609704
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SHOREBANK, P l a i n t i f f , v s . CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 09/26/05 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1114852; HERBERT L. HEDGEMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 38383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6234-36 S. St. Lawrence, Chicago, Il 60637. P.I.N. 20-15-419-024-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Erik Hubbard at (773) 363-1000. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Erica N. Byrd at Plaintiff's Attorney, Garfield & Merel, Ltd., 180 North Stetson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601-6710. (312) 288-0105. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I609678
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . CHANDRA PETERSON D e f e n d a n t , 13 CH 23486 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 1, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6014 S. May Street, Chicago, Il 60621. P.I.N. 20-17-408-024-0000. www.chicagocrusader.com The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 1 3 - 0 2 8 0 1 3
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GSU introduces new programs, coach and recruits Governors State University (GSU) recently rolled out new athletic programs, introduced LaToshia Burrell as the new woman’s basketball head coach and presented eight new basketball recruits, as well as head coaches and athletic directors at area high schools, community colleges, and junior colleges. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coaches also were invited for the luncheon announcing the school’s inaugural club basketball teams. Half of the teams’ schedules will be against club teams and the other half will be against teams from other colleges and universities. GSU officials said they expect the school will be accepted into the Chicago Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), which is gov-
erned by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. “This is an opportunity for us to introduce GSU to these athletic directors and coaches as an attractive, well-rounded destination for their student athletes to continue their education and athletic pursuits,” said Anthony Bates, GSU athletic director and men’s basketball head coach. “Our first recruits will play a vital role in developing long-standing traditions. They will build a legacy for every athlete that comes after them.” The school’s acceptance means the teams will be able to play their entire schedules next season against other intercollegiate teams.
Juvenile second-chance (Continued from page 1) chance to redeem themselves, society will be better by not ostracizing people. “With this second chance, they have an opportunity to go forward and become productive citizens,” Holt said. “Otherwise, we’re just throwing up our hands and creating more problems that we already are trying to get rid of.”
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY recently introduced its newest recruits to the university’s basketball team during an athletic programs luncheon. Five of the eight recruits are local and include: 6’5’ Brandon Berry of Bogan High School; 6’5’ Khalen Davis of St. Rita High School; 6’ David Echols of Bloom Trail H.S.; Saieed Ivery, 6’3” of Simeon; and 6’8 Haki McLaurin of Malcolm X College. The others are 6’4” Christian Seaton of Seton Academy; 6’8” Miles Snowden of Plainfield South; and 6’6” Princeton Steward of Langston University. They were joined (l-r) front row by Kareem Pender, coordinator for athletic relations; La Toshia Burrell, head women’s basketball coach (light blue shirt); Anthony Bates, head men’s basketball coach; University President Elaine Maimon; Provost Deborah Bordelon; Dean Jennings, program director; Aurelio Valente, dean of students and associate vice president of academic affairs; and Jennie Van Hook, a volunteer assistant women’s basketball coach. Second row Ed Schodrof, a volunteer assistant women’s basketball coach, also in second row is Courtney Sanders (wearing glasses), vice president of enrollment management and marketing.
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Kwame Raoul On what would have been her 17th birthday, the parents of Hadiya Pendleton also attended the press conference as they continue to mourn their daughter’s loss. “It’s a lot of kids out here who are not working because they can’t get a job due to something on their record,” said Nathaniel Pendleton, father of Hadiya. “We had to do something different; otherwise, we are going to keep seeing the same circle of violence that took my daughter’s life.” State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-
13) and State Representative Art Turner (D-9) were the sponsors for the bill. Turner said it is one of the most important pieces of legislature he has ever sponsored, and it will change individual’s lives and society as a whole. There are stipulations that must be met in order for a person to be eligible: • The individual has turned 18; • The minor was arrested and no petition for delinquency was filed with the clerk of the circuit court; • At least six months have passed since the date of the arrest, and there have been no other arrests during that period; • The record is electronically stored in the Illinois State Police database; and • The arrest was not for a Class 2 or higher felony offense or a sex offense.
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