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Church denies Crusader access to Dr. King event By Wendell Hutson On a day when the nation paused to recognize civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a Black church denied the Crusader access to a South Side public event. Governor Pat Quinn met Monday with Corey Brooks, Sr., pastor of New Beginnings Church, 6625 South King Drive, who has been sleeping on top of the shuttered Super Motel since November until his church can raise $450,000 to buy the motel’s land. The church plans to demolish the building and redevelop it into a $10 million community center, according to Brooks, whose 2,500 members are predominately Black. As of December 31, the church had raised nearly $200,000, according to Danielle Willis, a spokeswoman for New Beginnings Church. The Crusader received the same media advisory about the event from Willis just as all other media. But around 2:50 p.m. when the Crusader arrived at the event, which was held in front of the church, the Crusader reporter was told by church volunteers, acting as security guards, to leave the ‘media’ section and instead stand across the street on the sidewalk where about 100 people were also standing and cheering. And every other reporter and TV cam-

eraman was taken on top of the roof to interview Brooks but the Crusader was not allowed because “these are the media outlets that confirmed they were attending,” Willis said. But the Crusader also confirmed via email to Willis. “Please stand on the sidewalk my brother until we get further instructions for you,” said one church security guard, who did not give his name. But when the Crusader began asking why was it the only media outlet not allowed in the media section, which was set up on the street, no one gave a straight answer. The U.S. Constitution affords the media the right to cover events held on public property, such as streets, once identified as a journalist, one Chicago police officer at the event told the Crusader. In Chicago, all government media credentials are issued by the Chicago Police Department, which conducts background checks on all individual journalists. The Crusader had its police issued media pass displayed and even showed it to Willis and church security guards. Afterwards, Willis implied that the Crusader was also not granted the same ‘convenient’ access as other reporters, who coincidently were all white, because of a January 5 story it ran on the pastor.

“Why would you expect things not to be contentious with the stories you have written about Pastor Brooks?” Willis said in a phone interview. “And you not cooperating only made things worse.”

person is making a sacrifice to benefit others or for a worthy cause. And the person featured in the story (in this case Brooks) would receive $50,000. Brooks said he declined to sign the release

OBSERVING FROM AFAR is what the Crusader reporter had to do on Monday after being denied ‘convenient’ access to cover a public event in front of the shuttered Super Motel at 6620 South King Drive by New Beginnings Church. The January 5 story reported that Brooks had refused to sign a promotional release form that would have allowed a previous Crusader story on him to be entered into the “America Inspired” contest sponsored on the website examiner.com. On Feb. 1 the website will award $50,000 to five stories in five different categories that received the most online votes between January 9 through 27. For the Sacrifice category, which is where the story on Brooks would have appeared, the story must show how a

on the advice of his attorney, who was unavailable for comment. Despite the story Willis alleges that the Crusader spoke to her in a disrespectful manner. “What you call talking loud I call yelling and screaming,” she added. No Crusader staff members yelled at Willis or any other church member. When the Crusader contacted Brooks he (Continued on page 2)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE FIRST FAMILY worshipped and celebrated the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday with the congregation of the historic Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Zion Baptist Church is a historic congregation in the nation’s capital founded in 1864 by African Americans who migrated to Washington from Fredericksburg, VA. The pastor of Zion Baptist Church is Rev. Keith Byrd, Sr. The President and the First Family have enjoyed worshiping with a number of D.C.-area congregations. They have attended services at 19th Street Baptist Church, the Washington National Cathedral, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, and multiple services at St. John's Episcopal Church and Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.

Local artist honors Dr. King’s holiday through song

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NEWS

Community groups want more concessions By Wendell Hutson Several community groups including Occupy The South Side said they still are not happy with changes the city wants to make with a new protest ordinance even though the mayor has backed off some changes. “This proposed ordinance is a direct attack on free speech and the U.S. Constitution,” said Marissa Brown, an organizer for Occupy The South Side, at a Tuesday City Hall news conference. “Those who take away free speech from others are not worthy to have free speech themselves.” In preparation for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and G-8 summits that Chicago will host for the first-time May

15 to 22, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed making several changes to how the city handle protesters. Previously, the mayor had outlined a plan that called for fines ranging from $200 to $1,000 for protesters who resist arrest. Now the mayor reportedly is willing to drop that proposal and keep fines at their current penalty of $25 to $500. “The NATO and G8 summits present an exciting opportunity to showcase our extraordinary city to the world,” he said. “Hosting these summits puts the spotlight on Chicago as a city on the move and an unparalleled destination for travel, tourism and business.” The city expects to spend up to $65 million to host the summits.

OCCUPY THE SOUTH SIDE organizer Marissa Brown was among a fraternity of community and protest groups that converged on City Hall Tuesday to denounce proposed changes the city wants to make to protesters. The city expects a large mass of protesters to invade downtown Chicago when the NATO and G-8 summits are held May 15 to 22.

FREE SPEECH DEMONSTRATORS gathered Tuesday at City Hall to voice their opposition to changes Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to make to protesters in anticipation of the NATO and G-8 summits in Chicago this year. Other changes the mayor has proposed, which the City Council will vote on this week, include more surveillance cameras; greater parade restrictions; any signs that will be used during the protest must first be identified on a city permit to be allowed; parks and beaches closed until 6 a.m; and allowing the Chicago Police Department to use out-of-state law enforcement personnel, such as police officers from other states. One protest group said people would have very little respect for the law if the proposed changes are adopted by the City Council.

Pentagon issues $375,300 grant to Chicago Election Board

“If these ordinances pass, all bets are off,” said Andy Thayer, a spokesman for the Coalition Against the NATO G-8 War and Poverty Agenda. “If the federal government decides to nix the permit we’ve already received, all bets are off. Why should people respect the law if the law does not respect them?

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Church denies Crusader access to Dr. King event (Continued from page 1) said he had not yet spoken to Willis so he could not comment on an incident he was unaware took place. “My focus is on young, Black males being murdered. The focus is not you or I. The focus is them and that’s all I care about,” Brooks said. “I am sacrificing everything being on this roof. I am sacrificing my family and my life and I do not have time for foolishness.” And Brooks’ Executive Assistant Pastor Steve Bozeman, who was

The Pentagon’s Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has issued a $375,300 grant to the Chicago Election Board to implement systems designed to automate and simplify balloting for military and overseas voters. The funding is part of the Department of Defense’s $20 million “Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections” (EASE) program, to support the development of systems for online registration, absentee ballot requests, and blank ballot delivery. The goal is to increase the rates at which military voters are able to receive, vote and return their ballots in time to be counted. Chicago Election Board Chairman Langdon D. Neal said the agency plans to start using the

new hardware, software and web programs in time to begin delivering 2012 Primary Election ballots, starting Feb. 3, to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and civilians stationed overseas. “Chicago’s military and overseas voters now will be able to use online services, such as voter registration and the ability to request, receive and mark their absentee ballots online,” Neal said. “Our military and overseas voters then will be able to print out their selections and their envelope labels, and return the documents with a signed certification through military mail, standard mail, embassies and international courier services.” “These voters also will be able to track the status of their ballots to see when they arrived online,” Neal said. “We are extremely grateful to the FVAP for including Chicago in these pilot programs that are designed to protect the voting rights of members of our Armed Forces who are de-

fending our democracy.” “We have always prided ourselves on consistently delivering the ballots to members of the Armed Forces first, ahead of any other voters,” Neal said. “We hope this system will simplify that process for the benefit of all voters covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) in this and future elections.” FVAP Director Bob Carey said, “FVAP continuously researches how to improve these UOCAVA ballot acceptance rates. One way to improve the success rates of voted ballots is to research the technology used by the voters. These grants give the States a chance to test technologies to learn what helps military and overseas voters most.” The grant to Chicago covers elections through 2014. The Election Board is partnering with California-based Everyone Counts for the new software, hardware and web-based systems.

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New systems to automate, simplify military/overseas balloting

Jeff Frank, a spokesman for the National Lawyers Guild, a New York-based non-profit organization made up of lawyers, legal workers and law students, said these proposals are beyond ridiculous. “What are they (Chicago police)

in Atlanta and did not attend the event, told the Crusader in a phone interview that Willis was following his instructions. “Feel free to write whatever you want. I do not have time to get into this right now but know that whatever Danielle did she did so at my direction,” Bozeman said. And just prior to the Crusader voluntarily leaving the event Brooks came down from the rooftop temporarily along with Quinn to thank everyone for their support and asked for their continued prayers.

CHICAGO ELECTION BOARD Chairman Langdon D. Neal (right) expects the new automated voting package to be used in March’s elections. The Chicago Crusader

NEWS

Longer school days begin for CPS By Wendell Hutson Even though the school district’s longer school day program will not be fully implemented until this fall, last week many elementary schools started extending the day for its students. And Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer JeanClaude Brizard couldn’t be happier. “We know that our students need additional instruction time in front of a teacher in core subjects like reading, math and science,” he said. “The Pioneer Schools will be the models on how we can provide our students with the high-quality education they need to become college and career ready. It is important that we obtain feedback and input from teachers and parents at these schools as we prepare for all schools in the District to implement the full school day for the 2012-13 year.” Schools now extending their days will receive a revised budget over the next few weeks, including funding that will help them transition to the full school day. Chicago currently ranks last in the amount of time students spend in the classroom, according to Brizard. And CPS elementary students receive 22 percent less instructional time than the national average. Brizard said studies have

shown that the more time students spend on core subjects like reading, math and science, the more they understand, learn and grow academically. “Our students cannot afford to wait for the high-quality education they deserve. The system has failed their needs for far too long and the full school day will provide them with more time on core subjects to prepare for college and career,” explained Brizard. “The full school day can ensure that we can boost academic achievement in every classroom throughout the district.” An additional 37 charter elementary schools also increased instructional time last week. And when combined with the 11 other neighborhood schools extending their day as well, more than 22,000 students will benefit from a longer day, according to Marielle Sainvilus, a spokeswoman for CPS. The Pioneer program provides students with an additional 90 minutes of instructional time to improve their performance in core subjects, such as math, reading and science. In addition, participating schools have dedicated 45 minutes for lunch and recess. Among the schools that began extending their day in September, 71 percent of the time was spent focusing on core subjects, while 29 per-

cent have been spent on enrichment, including physical education, art, music and other areas, CPS data showed. Some elementary schools started in September extending their day by providing their students with an additional 85 hours of instructional time, which is the equivalent of 17 more days of instructional time, primarily focused on core subjects like reading, math and science. Brizard added he is proud of all schools that chose to participate in this in the Pioneer program this school year. “We’re grateful to those Pioneers schools for the commitment they made to children throughout our system who need more time in the classroom with their teachers,” said Brizard. “Giving our students the extra time they need in classes such as math, science and reading is critical in our efforts to boost their academic success.” CPS had sought to enroll more schools in the program but were halted from doing so after the Chicago Teachers Union forced their hand. In November, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board agreed with the union that CPS was in violation of its contract with the CTU by negotiating directly with schools, and not through the union, on ex-

CEO Jean-Claude Brizard tending their day. The ruling meant CPS could not continue recruiting schools to participate in its longer school day program at the objection of the CTU. The schools that had already agreed to extend their school day in January were allowed to do so. Karen Lewis, president of the CTU, said the union is not against longer days but wanted to first make sure that the additional minutes at school would be used wisely before implementing the program. “The longer school day is a political slogan not an education plan.

Planned development could end food desert By Wendell Hutson If all goes well residents living in south suburban Robbins could soon be shopping at a new Blackowned grocery store. At least that’s what entrepreneur Darrell Mitchell, a longtime Robbins resident, is working toward. “It is time for someone to finally address the needs of Robbins. And one need we have here is a

grocery store that sells fresh vegetables, fruits and produce,” Mitchell, 37, told the Crusader. “I am sick and tired of watching other villages recycle their dollars while Robbins residents spend their money outside of town.” There are currently no full-service grocery stores in Robbins where residents could go to buy fresh produce, vegetables and fruits. “Not unless you count the few

corner liquor stores that also sell a few grocery items like milk, bread and lunch meat,” Mitchell said. “As it stands, Robbins residents must travel to nearby Alsip to reach a ‘real’ grocery store.” The 30,000 square foot grocery store, Save-More Finer Foods, is part of a $20 million, three-phase development at 3300 W. 137th St. that is scheduled to break ground this year and be up and running by year’s end, according

700 CHILDREN, TEENAGERS, WOMEN and men from the Metropolitan Chicago area participated in the Chicago Occupy the Dream rally at LaSalle and Jackson - protesting for banks to stop crippling America. Trinity UCC’s senior pastor the Reverend Otis Moss III, along with several other pastors led the effort to bring attention to the plight of the 99%. The Chicago Crusader

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to Mitchell. A 15,000 square foot urban garden is also part of phase one and will be built next to the grocery store. Phase one and two are called the Claire Boulevard Shopping Center and phase three is the Renaissance Plaza. Phase two will be an extension of the grocery store and phase three will offer commercial office and retail space. No delivery date has been set yet for phases two and three. “The urban garden is part of first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiative,” added Mitchell. “The garden will have farm raised catfish and grow organic fruit and vegetables.” Robbins is comprised of 5,820 residents and most are Black, according to U.S. Census data. To date, DM Group Associates Inc., a development company Mitchell founded in 2004, has raised $110,000 but another $300,000 is needed before it can secure bank financing. The project has netted 27 investors, half are Robbins residents, and those investors have given between $500 and $77,000, according to Mitchell. Once all three phases are complete Mitchell said he is confident it will spur more economic develContinued on page 16) Saturday, January 21, 2012

The Chicago Teachers Union has called for a better school day, one that includes a comprehensive, rich curriculum that includes art, music, physical education, science, world languages and civics,” explained Lewis. “(And) unlike CTU members, employees at most privately held charter schools are at-will employees who are not protected by collective bargaining agreements.” In the end though, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said by continuing to do battle with the CTU would not benefit anyone in the long run. “A dispute over the decision of these schools to spend 90 more minutes in the classroom would have accomplished nothing for our children,” the mayor said. “We must focus our efforts on the classroom – not the courtroom. As we make plans for all schools to begin a longer school day next year, collaboration between leaders of CPS and CTU will become even more important to the success of our students in the classroom and in the workforce for the future. Above all, our students must come first.” New state legislation allows CPS to extend the school day next school year without union consent. The CTU’s current contract with CPS expires June 30.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL DR. KING'S DREAM DEFERRED? On Monday, January 16, 2012, Americans celebrated the 83rd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (His actual birthday was on January 15). Giving one's life for a cause is arguably the noblest service that one can give. Dr. King, based on his last speech given the night before his assassination, gave us a hint that he knew that his time might be short on this earth; he seemed to offer a prophecy of his assassination. Yet, he continued his drumbeat for justice. In looking back, we can ask whether or not Dr. King was let down, whether or not leadership somehow dropped the ball and failed to follow through on the gains that he was successful in influencing. Apparently, one leader feels that Dr. King is owed an apology. Earl Graves, founder and publisher of Black Enterprise Magazine, wrote an article entitled "An Apology to Dr. King" wherein he accuses leadership of failing to make good on Dr. King's dream. An excerpt of this article states the following: "The evidence shows that our failure is as complete as it is indisputable. Nearly 60 years after Brown v. Board of Education, American education remains largely segregated by race, with Black children bearing the brunt of failing public schools. We’re failing King in economic justice. Today, the wealth gap between African Americans and white Americans is wider than ever, and Black-owned businesses remain largely excluded from economic power centers—from Hollywood and Silicon Valley to Wall Street and Madison Avenue. The quality of life for African Americans in our urban centers has hardly improved, and in many cases, has worsened, since many urban areas were destroyed by riots in the aftermath of King’s assassination. Sadly, in nearly every area, from healthcare outcomes to high school drop-out rates to entire generations of African Americans trapped in our prison system, the world we’re leaving to our children and grandchildren is no better than the one we inherited." These are powerful words, indeed, and it is honorable for Mr. Graves to take on this responsibility, however, this is just one part of the truth. Progress takes time, and we are so close to the actual event that took Dr. King's life that we expect things to change immediately. This is an unreasonable expectation. There is a saying that it is always darkest before the dawn. We are definitely in the throes of darkness at this time, as evidenced by the issues cited in Mr. Graves article. But it is also true that there has been progress. We have an African American president, something that many felt would never happen, at least not this soon, and other individuals who have made great gains. Some of the most powerful people on the planet are African Americans. Admittedly, this has not quite trickled down to the rank and file, but in any society, you always have those at the top and those at the bottom. What is important to realize is that at the point that Dr. King's message reaches the rank and file, especially the middle class, things will begin to change at a more rapid pace, and this means celebrating and honoring Dr. King's message year round, and not just on his birthday, which is the first national holiday honoring an African American. This also means accepting personal responsibility for our lives. The important thing to remember is that Dr. King said that he saw us reaching the mountaintop; that he saw that we as a people would reach the promised land. If he is truly the prophet that we believe him to be, we should take him at his word. We will get there. In the meanwhile, Mr. Graves and other apologists will serve to spur us on. They serve as a catalyst for the realization of Dr. King's dream by reminding us to follow through on our part. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Citizens will be the losers with Quinn’s plan To the Editor: Governor Quinn recently rattled his sword in support of a casino in Chicago and four other sites in Illinois. He also touted the Feds giving the okay for Illinois to begin selling lottery tickets online. Then he cited with enthusiasm video poker would be ready to start later in 2012. Quinn in his rush to negotiate a suitable gambling expansion bill for Illinois has now become the “gambling king” in the United States. What Quinn has not disclosed: in order for the state to be successful at being a gambling winner, you the citizen must be the loser. In December the 1.3 million customers of Illinois’ ten casinos lost $102 for each visit. That is an average figure taking into account winners and across all levels of gambling amounts wagered. Pat Quinn used to be in favor of citizen input into public policy issues. But not anymore. Now Quinn consults with legislators that receive millions of dollars in campaign contributions from gambling interests to decide for the “little people” what is best for them. I am not a moralist opposed to gambling. I play a game of skill

called poker with my friends. However, I never would waste my money at a casino on slots which are programmed for the fat cat casino owners and the state through taxes to win. Casino gambling promoted by the state is a losing proposition for the citizens of Illinois. If Chicago, a proven place of corruption, should consider a casino it should be through a fair referendum of its citizens. We urge Governor Quinn to return to his former political self and save Chicago from a fate this world class city does not need.

in the Black community. He stated that Blacks are often asked to come together for various causes but they are seldom asked to come together with their money to invest in the Black community to create jobs and improve the economic condition where we live. He stated that the time is out for Blacks to keep looking for others to supply us with all of our jobs. We must find a way to create our own jobs. Dr. Evans stat(Continued on page 7)

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One Hundred Years Later and it Still Doesn’t Work By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist There has been such an enormous amount of attention given to the production of Bio-Diesel, Ethanol and other forms of alternative energy. You can drive out in the Midwest or Texas and see windmills twirling all over the scenery. How much of a difference has this made to our carbon “foot print”? The answer is disappointing. There hasn’t been much of a dent made. In fact, there may have been more harm than good. Windmills are not rocket science. People have been using windmills for water power since the 16th century. Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens invested many millions of dollars and reached a firm conclusion: It is not the answer. He has decided not to build another single windmill. Besides that, virtually all of the parts that go into a windmill are made in China. There is no significant impact on American jobs or energy output. The most interesting alternative is Ethanol or bio fuel. This too is an old technology. The history of it goes back to George Washing-

Harry C. Alford ton Carver, the great scientist of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Dr. Carver did an overwhelming amount of development with peanuts. Much of this was due to a contractual arrangement he had with automobile magnate Henry Ford. The auto industry was booming and the demand for oil was growing at an exponential rate. Ford wanted Dr. Carver to come up with a bio fuel to replace the need for oil. The Rockefeller Family and others had the lock on oil and he didn’t want to be-

come overly dependent on them. After years of experimentation on the Tuskegee campus, Dr. Carver and Henry Ford came to this conclusion: It is not feasible to develop bio fuel. That was over one hundred years ago. The fact still applies yet, environmentalists and politicians have pushed hard to further the development of bio-fuel. It works but not on an economical basis. The less bio fuel you have the more gasoline you will need. However, there is plenty of oil in the world and we just have to develop a cleaner way of using it. That is the better alternative. Food should be eaten as hunger still prevails in many parts of the world. The rapid expansion of the bio fuel industry has put a big strain on the supply of food crops such as corn, sugar, palm oil and wheat. Not only are these crops directly consumed by humans they are also key ingredients in feed for livestock such as cattle, sheep, chickens, turkeys, etc. In addition to livestock, nearly thirty percent of edible items found in a supermarket have such ingredients in them. Thus, the increased demand for bio fuels has

significantly increased the price of groceries which has a terrible affect on the consumer price index and inflation. We all feel this every time we buy food. Lobbyists and fiscally liberal politicians have been pushing for subsidies as incentives to those manufacturing these bio fuels. Fortunately, the annual subsidies that were given to producers of the bio fuels have ended. This thirty year ridiculous program has now ended and hopefully our grocery prices will start to decrease. Supplies of bio fuel start to decrease. The largest foreign producer of it, Brazil, has started cutting back on its sugar cane to ethanol program as the margins in the production do not justify much of a future. Another, ethanol giant, China, has also started to decrease its activity for the same reason. Gasoline prices alone should drop about 95 cents per gallon as a result of this stupid program’s demise. Actually, the future of energy stewardship will rely on the great engineering capacity found in energy giants such as Chevron, Shell, Exxon and others. They have the engineers and have invested many millions of dollars in

finding ways to produce energy in a cleaner, safer and more economical fashion. It won’t be environmental groups, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Sierra Club, Greenpeace or any other entity that will provide breakthroughs in the economic efficiency and cleanliness in the energy industry. It will be our corporate giants who will lead the way. This experiment with ethanol has been nothing but a “flash from the past”. It can work in a limited way to replace oil but it comes at a very expensive price. It is imprudent to go down the same road that Dr. George Washington Carver and Henry Ford journeyed more than a hundred years ago. They showed us that it doesn’t work and nothing has changed. Energy efficiency will come as experimentation and research continues. There is no need to fake it as such folly can bring economic harm to all of us. Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc(r). Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

A Diverse U.S. Population Will Not Guarantee Parity By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist The United States’ population is growing increasingly diverse, but the sharp demographic shift is unlikely to close the huge economic gap between whites and people of color, according to an annual report issued by United For a Fair Economy, a nonpartisan think tank that studies wealth and power in the U.S. Each year the Boston-based organization issues its “State of the Dream” report near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Citing Census Bureau figures, the report notes that whites constituted 80 percent of the U.S. population in 1980. By 2010, that figure had slipped to 65 percent. And by 2042, whites will become a minority for the first time since the Colonial days. “If the trends in racial economic inequality continue at the rate that they have since 1980, the changing demographics of the country will produce a vast racialized underclass that will persist even after the majority of the country is nonwhite,” the report concluded. The Chicago Crusader

George E. Curry Examples of racial and ethnic inequality in the U.S. include: • In 2010, the median family income of Black and Latino families was 57 cents to every dollar of white median family income. By 2042, the median Black family will earn approximately 61 cents for every dollar of income earned by whites. Latino families are projected to earn only 45 cents in 2042 on every dollar of white median family income. • The wealth gap is particularly disturbing. In 2007, at the height of the housing bubble, the average white family net worth was five times greater than the average Black net worth and more than 3.5 times the average Latino net

worth. If current trends continue, the report states, Black families will by 2042 accumulate 19 cents for each dollar of white net worth. Latinos will have 25 cents per dollar. That means the wealth gap between whites and people of color in 2042 will be even larger than it is today. • Education is the most important tool we have to expand social mobility Thanks to civil rights gains, affirmative action and other progress, Black adults are 60 percent as likely to have a college degree as white adults; Latinos are only 42 percent as likely. If current trends continue, by 2042, African-Americans will continue to make progress in closing the education gap. However, the gap will be even larger for Latinos. • People of color represent more than 65 percent of the prison population, largely because of harsh drug laws and selective prosecutions that are part of the war on drugs. Blacks are six times more likely to be in prison than whites. Roughly 65 percent of Black men born since the mid1970s have prison records. The report observes, “If current trends continue to 2042, the percentage of people of color who have experienced jail time will dwarf even that number.”

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To reduce what it calls the “perverse concentration of wealth and power in the U.S.,” the report declares, “We need nothing less than a diverse, powerful social movement dedicated to advancing meaningful policy solutions on many fronts to reduce the racial divide.” It will take a powerful movement to counter corrupting influence that money has on politics. “To gain political power necessary to make significant progress toward racial economic equality, the influence of money in politics must be reduced and voting rights for all Americans must be restored and protected,” the reports observes. “Eliminating racial inequality will require a powerful and sustained political movement, aligned not just along the lines of race, but also by economic interests.” Authors of the report noted that the Occupy Wall Street movement and similar efforts around the country are steps in the right direction toward building a broad coalition. In the aftermath of King Day celebrations, it is important to remember that Dr. King was organizing a Poor People’s Campaign at the time of his assassination. Encouraged by the passage of the Saturday, January 21, 2012

Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1968, he was creating a movement to address economic injustice. In his last speech on the eve of his assassination, referred to as the “Mountain Top” speech, Dr. King talked about the need to support Black business. He said, “We begin the process of building a greater economic base.” Picking up where King left off, the report stated, “It is a moral and economic imperative that we address the racial economic divide now. If we are to chart a path to a more promising future, one in which the racial economic divide is significantly narrowed and prosperity is more broadly shared, then we must take immediate action to ensure that the coming majority is not further burdened by the legacy of racism and white supremacy in the United States.” George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. He can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry-.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge. 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

RACIAL SOLIDARITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE (Dr. Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front / NBUF, located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois 60649, 773.493.0900 Fax: 773.493.9819, E-mail: nbufchi@sbcglobal.net, Website: nbufront.org)

Dr. Conrad Worrill In this present era of economic and educational onslaught against the African Community in America, it is im-

portant that we understand that the rise of the African Centered Education Movement should be linked to our quest for economic independence. We must free the “African mind” through African Centered Educational activities so that we might better understand the importance of economic self-reliance. One model that we draw strength from in pursuing economic and educational liberation is the model established by the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in the 1920s. The more I read and study about Marcus Garvey, the more I am amazed at the great contributions he made to African people to become a self reliant and self sufficient people. At the core of Marcus Garvey’s program was his urging of African people to acquire education and economic power. As he always started, “A race without power is a race without respect.” When we examine the economic condition of Africans in America, and throughout the world, we find one glaring problem— African people do not control our economic resources at the level we should. This is primarily due to

our miseducation as a people. In a disproportionate manner, African people depend on the European and Asian world for food, clothing, and shelter. More often than not, the European and Asian worlds are the producers, processors, distributors, and wholesalers. African people are the consumers. This was one of the major problems that the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey addressed during his lifetime and that Minister Louis Farrakhan continues to address. As Dr. Tony Martin writes in his book Race First, which is one of the best books written on the works of Marcus Garvey, “Marcus Garvey, unlike his major rivals in the United States, built a mass organization that went beyond civilrights agitation and protest and based itself upon a definite, well thought out program that he believed would lead to the total emancipation of the race from white dominion.” To implement his program, Garvey set up the Negro Factories Corporation (NFC). Its objective was to build and operate factories in the big industrial centers of the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The NFC established a chain of coop-

erative grocery stores, a restaurant, a steam laundry, tailor and dressmaking shop, a millinery store, and a publishing house. Mr. Garvey also established a steamship company, The Black Star Line. He envisioned a fleet of steamers carrying passengers and establishing trade among African people of the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Africa. In the summer of 1920, Garvey launched his full blown program at the First Annual Convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) of which he was the founder and first President General. On August 2, 1920, after a massive parade of thousands of well drilled, uniformed ranks of the UNIA, 35,000 delegates from allover the United States and some twenty-five countries convened at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. It was, according to the New York Times, one of the largest gatherings in the history of the hall. Dr. Martin explains that, “Central to the ideological basis underpinning Garvey’s program was the question of race. For Garvey, the Black man was universally oppressed on racial grounds, and no matter how much people try to shy

away from this issue, the fact is, this is still true today.” As Malcolm X used to say, it was our Blackness “which caused so much hell not our identity as Elks, Masons, Baptists or Methodists.” If we are ever to become a liberated people this idea must be deeply rooted in the day to day organizing and mobilizing of our people as we seek economic and educational liberation. Far too many Africans in America have abandoned this idea in their organizing projects. Mr. Garvey understood that the foundation of our liberation was economic and educational independence based on racial solidarity. There are numerous lessons we can learn from the legacy of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Without economic independence tied to the acquisition of political power, African people in America and African people everywhere will continue to be the subjects of the whims of other people. In this regard, Garvey said, “...you can be educated in soul, vision and feeling, as well as in mind. To see your enemy and know him is a part of the complete education of man... Develop yours and you become as great and full of knowledge as the other fellow without entering the classrooms.”

WHAT IS THE STATE OF THE DREAM? BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX NNPA Columnist

tinuing barriers to educational access in communities of color and among those who are low income. While our international competitors are investing in education, we are simply divesting. It is almost as if we have made a decision to devolve into a developing country. What would Dr. King say about all this? I think he’d be outside with the folks from Occupy Wall Street, and I think he’d be directing them to a 21st century version of the Poor People’s Campaign. I think he’d be standing outside some of the banks, asking why they deserve the bailouts that ordinary people can’t get. Just as he occupied a housing project in Chicago, I bet he’d camp out with a family experiencing foreclosure. I know he’d be challenging us all. There have been significant changes since Dr. King was assassinated in 1968, and the signs don’t say white or colored any more. The signs don’t have to say it – in some instances outcomes do. In other words, there are no signs on dollars that say white or

I always feel inspired and elated, but also challenged and chagrined, at some of the celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. There are those, too many folks, who want to sanitize Dr. King and turn him into a dreamer. Too many only quote the part of his “I have a dream” speech that talks about character content and skin color. Too few remember that in the same speech he said, “We have come to the nation’s capital to cash a check, and the check has been marked insufficient funds.” Dr. King was an economic populist, an anti-war activist, as well as a classically trained theologian. Too many put emphasis on the latter, without acknowledging the former. That’s why each year, I am excited to receive the State of the Dream report from United for a Fair Economy. This organization does great work in talking about the wealth gap, and their annual foray into exploring the dream

Dr. Julianne Malveaux has looked at joblessness, homelessness, and austerity. Last year their report shared facts on the relative pay that people of color earn in the public and the private sector and concluded that austerity programs that cut government jobs disproportionately affect people of color. This year’s report focuses on the Emerging Majority, and concludes that unless policy shifts are made, the wealth gap will grow even wider than it is today. Addi-

tionally, they project that by 2042, just 30 years from now when people of color are a majority in our society, nearly 5 percent of the African American population and 2 percent of the Latino population will be in prison if current incarceration trends continue. The report’s set of policy recommendation’s includes a recommendation to end the war on drugs. Indeed, more than half of those currently incarcerated are casualties of the drug war, some with very minor offenses, and others with conditions that warrant drug treatment, not incarceration. “Economic inequality between whites and people of color will persist unless bold and intentional steps are taken to make meaningful progress towards racial equity, to sever the connection between race and poverty, and ultimately to eliminate the racial economic divide altogether,” the report says in its Executive Summary. But such bold words are belied by the growing gap, increasing poverty, the unemployment rate differential, and con-

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colored, but African American people have pennies to the dollars of wealth that whites hold. There are no signs that say white or colored on executive employment, but you can count the African American CEOs in Fortune five hundred companies on one, or on a good day, maybe two hands. The signs don’t say segregation, but too many still experience it, and while few in polite company use racist expletives to describe people of African descent in this country, when a talk show host and a Congressman have the utter temerity to describe the First Lady’s body in disparaging terms, it takes me back two centuries, to echoes of the Hottentot Venus, Sarah Bartjee. The dream is certainly a work in progress, but the dream won’t work unless we do. We cannot afford to be smug, glib, or complacent. The UFE report suggests that if we don’t act now, it will get worse later. Julianne Malveaux is President of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Chicago Crusader

CHATTERBOX By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is published as political satire, street gossip and humor, and therefore should not be considered as fact but rather as matter of opinion. None of the items therein are collected by the news gathering staff of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Items forwarded to The Chatterbox are kept confidential unless otherwise requested by the author in writing. For submissions please forward to: AChicagoCrusader@aol.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted. Thank you for reading!

questions asked and Ima says he would think we have lost our everloving minds. When he would see the young boys walking down the street with their pants hanging off their behinds and their Boxer shorts and/or behind showing he would be appalled. When he would see all of the hustlers, pips and hoes taking advantage of poor people for their own selfish gain he would be exasper-

Aretha Franklin ers, even if Ima had the money, they would not let me in, let alone make me a dress. But chalk it up to overkill when she felt it was necessary to announce she ain’t pregnant. Who in the hell thought that in the first place. We know she was just playing, but some jokes ain’t even funny. This being one.

WHAT WOULD DR. KING THINK??? Last week and weekend folks were heard asking just that “What would Dr King think?;” “Would he be pleased at the progress we have made?” “What would he think of our world today?” These are just a few of the

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) ed that he believes all Americans Person after person was posting are glad to see soldiers coming Dr.King quotes and it wasn’t unhome but sorry that there are no usual for the people to post idenjobs for them when they get back tical quotes right behind one anhome. According to the system, other. And in the 44 years since white soldiers will get first choice Dr. King’s death and the countfor whatever jobs are available. If less observances, it is likely there we want our Black soldiers to are any new gems from King’s have a job we should be thinking work and speeches. of how we can create some. Dr. Television reporters traveled Webb Evans stated that he feels across the city to various events that every soldier who is able to honoring Dr. King and it wasn’t work should have a job. But unusual that the items that made those who are not able to work the airwaves were many of the should receive the best of care. If same quotes seen on the social there are no jobs for our soldiers media sites. when they return maybe governOf course Dr. King’s words are ment will have to go back to the timeless and the encouragements C.C.C. Camp and W.P.A. days and admonishments still hold when the government gave peo- true today. Some would call Dr. ple work in order to take them King’s words prophetic, while out the unemployment group. those who are less kind would say people haven’t changed so the Rev. Dr. Webb Evans words still apply. President But to run these quotes out United American rapid fire on a social media site Congress Association seems to take away their impact as well as Dr. King’s. The social media network and online community could be used for so much when it comes to Dr. King. Just like the business community uses “webinars” to educate select audiences about new prodTo the Editor: ucts, services or some other While many sing the perceived innovation; Dr. King’s life can be broad praises of social network- shared through webinars. Instead ing (Facebook Twitter, etc.) the of having a couple of dozen or recent holiday marking Dr. Mar- even a hundred people at an tin Luther King, Jr. showed new event to honor Dr. King, organizers could use the webinar techis not always better. Those sites looked like there nology to deliver those same meswas a competition to see who sages to thousands. Rather than could put the most Dr. King just a one or two-line quote from quotes in their status updates. Dr. King, birthday celebration

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way Oprah can stomach US is if when she looks at us she sees dollar signs? I still ain’t gonna look at your network – free, for sale, barefoot or with shoes. You can forget about me Ms. Wannabe Oprah.

ated and disappointed in our folk. If he saw all of the hair flowing from the tops of most Black women’s heads to their behind he was be sick that we did not discover it ourselves and are making zero dollars on all dis hare. Well, give credit to the Occupy folk who gave Jesse Jackson a new theme and just may be the spark to get him back on the right

track. He started out by sleeping on the floor at Pacific Gardens and donning his old blue jeans. He used the poor people’s march and Tent City that Dr. King was working on before he was killed in Memphis as a good reason to charge folks $125.00 at the breakfast and served them orange juice, coffee, tea, sweet rolls and croissants and a bowl of oatmeal. He better be glad we were honoring Dr. King ‘cause his behind needs to be kicked and whupped for this breakfast. Ima estimates that it cost them all of $2.00, so dey were $123.00 to the good. -Ima-

-ImaTHEY WANT WHAT??? Ima ran across a little piece the other week that she was even shocked to read. It said that OWN Network executives think they can turn around Oprah’s ailing network by targeting the African-American audience. Can you believe it? Now Oprah done made it a practice to keep away from American Blacks and to make sure that Blacks are a minimum in attendance, both in the audience and on the stage. Wouldn’t you know it the only

Oprah FOLKS ARE CHUCKLING . . . About the former Mayors in attendance, as well as some other politicians in nearby Gary that just got out of the big house. Ima was wondering, as well as many in attendance at the inauguration shindigs of the first female mayor of Gary if ‘dey left the door open too long and some folks like former political bigwig Dozier Allen came wandering out. He was an honored guest and received a gift from the new mayor, which goes to show you a woman thinks of everything. One of the highlights was the oldest living mayor of Gary was present – he is 96 years old and the father of Congressman Pete Visclosky. And all of the shady movers and shakers from across the Skyway were sniffing around trying to figure out how they can put a hurting on the city. I think they’re going to find Mrs. Mayor ain’t no pushover. Stay tuned!!!

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ARETHA FRANKLIN Ima and her alley friends were on the ground when we read Aretha Franklin’s announcement about her engagement to a “longtime friend and confident.” Ima shuttered to think she was gong to put her big behind in a creation made by Donna Karan, Valetino or Vera Wang, but that’s what money will do for you. If Ima went to any of these designorganizers can use webinars to provide detailed information about Dr. King’s achievements Technology has shown us we can easily send video and audio across the world or across the country. I sincerely hope that the over the next 364 days those who want to honor Dr. King’s memory online will look for and identify some better ways to present him in his entirety rather than just by a saying.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAGGIE BROWN AND THE LEGACY BAND: On Friday, January 20, join Maggie Brown and the Legacy Band in Legacy: Our Wealth in Music, at the International House-Assembly Hall, 1414 E.59th Street. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert starts at 7:30 pm. Adult general seating is $15; children and students with ID $7; and VIP seating $30. For more information, please call 773-270-1171 or visit www.maggiebrown.com. MORTON ARBORETUM ACTIVITIES: Interested in birding, but don’t know where to start? Winter Bird Walks is the activity for you! Explore the winter landscape with an expert guide, learn to identify the birds that stay in Illinois during the chilly months and discuss their behaviors and natural history. Bring binoculars and a field guide to enhance your experience. This activity is for Adults. Costs $10 plus gate fee (discounts for Arboretum members). Register via Education at www.mortonarb.org/education or call 630-7192468. Start at the Thornhill Education Center. The next Winter Bird Walk takes place on Saturday, January 21, 8 am – 10:30 am. Capture the stunning sunset in soft pastels. Sunset Studies in Winter teaches you how to create the effects of the sun’s rays as it sets over the snow and casts shadows off bare trees. Beginners are welcome. This activity is for Adults. Costs $100 (discounts for Arboretum members). Register via Education @ www.mortonarb.org/education or call 630719-2468. This activity will take place at the Thornhill Education Center. An upcoming Sunset Studies in Winter takes place on Sunday, January 22, 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Conveniently located at I-88 and Rte. 53 in Lisle, Illinois, the Arboretum is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 7 am until sunset. EUPHONY BAND AT GEO SOUL RESTAURANT: Start off the New Year with Euphony! Come out and enjoy this live band in Geo Soul's warm ambience with fine dining on Saturday, January 21, 9 pm - 1 am (and every 3rd Saturday of the Month). Geo Soul Restaurant is located at 3462 Vollmer Rd, Olympia Fields, IL. The cover charge is $5. For more information, please visit www.euphonyband.net.

urdays and Sundays through February 26, from 10 am to 4 pm. There must be at least three inches of snow. Families can circle the 91- acre peninsula on their snowshoes or cross country skis. While circling the island look for winter birds, winter native animals, or enjoy the incredible view of Chicago’s skyline! Participants can also enjoy a good old fashioned snowball fight, build a snowman or two and take a break from the cold weather by warming up inside the field house. The next session will take place on Sunday, January 22. Equipment is available to check out for $5 for two hours of skiing and trekking at the Northerly Island field house. Snowshoes and cross country skis are checked out on a first come, first served basis. Please remember to bring a valid ID. If you have your own cross country skis or snowshoes, it is free to ski and trek around the island! For more information call 312- 745-2910. SHEDD AQUARIUM CELEBRATES THE NEW YEAR BY OFFERING A WEEK OF FREE GENERAL ADMISSION! Escape the post-holiday blues with a break for your bellies and your wallet at Shedd Aquarium during Illinois Resident Discount/Free General Admission Week from Wednesday, January 25 through Saturday, January 28. Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, all Illinois residents will enjoy FREE general admission to the original galleries and discounted admission to all other exhibits. In addition to a week of savings, several Mondays, Tuesdays and even one Sunday in January are Illinois Resident Discount/Free General Admission Days at Shedd. When the January cold threatens to keep you indoors head to Shedd and travel to the balmy tropical climate of Caribbean Reef or trek to see the anacondas and rays of Amazon Rising. Don’t forget to swing by Jellies and explore the beautiful and mysterious world of Shedd’s newest temporary exhibit. The John G. Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Original galleries only: FREE. Shedd Pass with discount: $20.95 for adults; $13.95 children (ages 3-11).

SNOWSHOE & CROSSCOUNTRY SKI AT NORTHERLY ISLAND: This winter season enjoy Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Drive, by snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing during select dates Sat-

Advance tickets are recommended. Regular and discounted passes can be purchased through www.sheddaquarium.org or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800982-2787. For more information, please visit www.sheddaquarium.org or call 312-9392438.

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NEW IMMERSIVE SPACE EXPERIENCE AT THE ADLER PLANETARIUM: Deep Space Adventure is a new, ONGOING, immersive space experience like no other in the world! Deep Space Adventure takes you aboard the observation deck of a futuristic starship where you will be surrounded by the larger-thanlife phenomena of our dynamic Universe. The centerpiece of Deep Space Adventure is the Grainger Sky Theater, which offers audiences the most immersive, technologically enhanced theater experience ever developed - with space imagery in the highest resolution and quality possible. Audiences will encounter the Universe at a level of realism that can only be surpassed by actual space travel. For more information on this hot ticket, and to plan a visit, go to www.adlerplanetarium.org. The Adler Planetarium is located at 1300 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago's beautiful Museum Campus. Exit Lake Shore Drive at 18th Drive, continue north on Museum Campus Drive. Then veer right on Solidarity Drive. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Adler for $17. Check www.soldierfieldparking.com for information about large Museum Campus events that may impact parking availability.

WALTER E. GRADY, President and CEO of Seaway Bank and Trust Company, has been appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn to serve a four-year term on the State Banking Board of Illinois. “It is an honor to serve the State of Illinois as a member of this board,” said Mr. Grady. “The people of the state, as well as the financial industry, will benefit from the collective experience this Board can offer,” he said.

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BUSINESS New Jersey Pastor calls for National Anti-Payday Lending Campaign Campaign hopes to free one million Blacks from debt By Charlene Crowell

ucts: payday loans. This church-based movement was inspired by hundreds of contacts and phone calls Soaries re-

ceived following his appearance in a 2010 CNN documentary, Almighty Debt. Hosted by Soledad O’Brien, the documentary shared the financial struggles of Lincoln Garden members facing foreclosure, finding student financial aid and adjusting to long-term unemployment. According to CNN, the documentary also became the network’s second-highest rated program that year with 13.8 million viewers. Now in 2012, what began as a 90-minute television program has become the impetus for a year-long advocacy effort with four specific objectives: Education – information distributed through churches, barbershops, community centers; Direct Action – coordinating a series of protests in front of payday stores; Alternatives to payday loans – identifying viable alternatives available through credit unions, minority banks and other lenders; and Public policy - working with local leaders to initiate actions to restrict payday and other preda-

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An activist New Jersey pastor has decided to take his economicfocused gospel across the country. Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries, senior pastor of the 7,000 member First Baptist Church of Lincoln Garden in Somerset, NJ is launching a national effort against one of the most predatory lending prod-

Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries

Charlene Crowell tory practices. In the January 2012 edition of the American Bar Association’s journal, Pastor Soaries said in part, “Too many Americans find themselves in the perfect storm of diminishing economic opportunity and legal predatory financial practices that have a reverse Robin Hood effect – stealing from the poor to benefit a few voracious enterprises.” “What is needed is a national campaign that addresses the aggressive efforts of promoting payday lending and luring customers

into their web of debt”, continued Soaries. Over the past decade, the ills of payday lending have been a focus of the Center for Responsible Lending. Through a series of state-based efforts partnering with local advocates, 17 states and the District of Columbia have enacted payday reforms, saying ‘no’ to triple digit interest rates and downward spiraling debt. Additionally, federal law protects military members and their families from the typical 400 percent interest rates of payday loans. In recent years, however, the growth of new versions of smalldollar, short term loans -- Internet and bank payday loans -threaten to circumvent all of these hard-fought consumer victories. In particular, bank payday loans lead to 175 days of indebtedness for the average borrower – twice as long as the maximum length of time the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has advised. With many banks allowing up to half of a customer’s monthly

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direct deposit income, or up to $750, an average 44 percent of a bank payday customer’s next deposit is used to repay bank payday loans. For older borrowers already living on fixed incomes, the average bank payday loan repayment from a Social Security check was 43 percent. Senior customers are also 2.6 times more likely to have used a bank payday loan than bank customers as a whole. Even without bank payday loans, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on $21,800 per year or less. One-fifth of older households have annual incomes below $50,000 but report spending more than 40 percent of their income on debt payments. CRL research has shown that communities of color are particularly vulnerable to payday loans. Across the country, the concentration of storefront lenders is typically greater in black and brown communities. Additionally, Missouri is the only state out(Continued on page 18)

EDUCATION CPS CEO Brizard meet with parents, teachers to discuss full school day One of the first Pioneer schools, Fiske uses the entire 90 additional minutes increasing instructional time in math, science and reading Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Executive Officer JeanClaude Brizard met with parents and teachers at John Fiske Elementary School recently to discuss the benefits of the full school day in helping prepare students to graduate college and career ready. Fiske, located at 6145 S. Ingleside Ave., was one of the 11 Full School Day Pioneer schools that stepped up last fall to provide teachers and students with the additional tools they need to help boost student achievement. An additional 39 schools are launching a full school day, including 37 charters and two CPS neighborhood schools. When combined with the 11 Pioneer schools, more than 22,000 students in Chicago will benefit from a full school day and be on par with their peers in other large districts across the country. Each

Among the 11 Pioneer Schools that began in the fall, 71% of the 90 additional minutes have been spent focusing on core subjects, while 29% have been spent on enrichment, including physical education, art, music and other areas. “We know that our students need additional instruction time in front of a teacher in core subjects like reading, math and science,” said Brizard. “The Pioneer Schools will be the models on how we can provide our students with the high-quality education they need to become college and career ready. It is important that we obtain feedback and input from teachers and parents at these schools as we prepare for all schools in the District to implement the full school day for the 2012-13 year.” Fiske and other schools that started in September have already provided their students with an additional 85 hours of instructional time, which is the equivalent of 17 more days of instructional time, primarily focused on core subjects like reading, math and science. Fiske moved to the

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard discusses with parents and teachers at John Fiske Elementary School the benefits of the full school day in helping prepare students to graduate college and career ready. Fiske Elementary was one of the 11 full school day Pioneer schools that stepped up last fall to provide teachers and students with the additional tools they need to help boost student achievement. (In photo from left to right: Shirley Calhoun - grandparent, CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, Cynthia Miller -principal, Fiske elementary school, Kellie Charles -parent.) Across the 11 Pioneer schools that have started their full school day, nearly 3,330 students have received a total of 32,758 additional minutes (546 hours) of core instructional time including: 14,610 additional minutes (224 hours) of language arts/reading instruction; 9,740 additional minutes (162 hours) of math instruction; 4,870 additional minutes (81 hours) of science instruction; approximately 1,800 additional minutes of other core instruction in areas such as social studies, history, etc.; and approximately 1,800 additional minutes of intervention for students who are

falling behind in math and reading. “We’re grateful to those Pioneer schools such as Fiske for the commitment they made to children throughout our system who need more time in the classroom with their teachers,” said Brizard. “Giving our students the extra time they need in classes such as math, science and reading is critical in our efforts to boost their academic success.” The Chicago Public Schools serve approximately 405,000 students in more than 675 schools. It is the nation’s third-largest school system.

PARENTS AND TEACHERS at John Fiske Elementary School discuss with Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard the benefits of the full school day and how it has impacted their students and children. Fiske Elementary was one of the 11 Full School Day Pioneer schools that stepped up last fall to provide teachers and students with the additional tools they need to help boost student achievement. (In photo from left to right: Marlene Simmons, Jacquelyn Sticca, Tanesa Johnson, Syndee Blackwell, Danielle Collins.) school has worked with their teachers, students, parents, and communities to design a school day that meets the unique needs of their student body. The Pioneer Schools’ full day provides students with an additional 90 minutes of instructional time to deepen their understanding of core subjects such as math, reading and science. In addition to the 90 minutes of instructional time, the Pioneer Schools have also dedicated 45 minutes for lunch and recess, giving students an opportunity to re-boot, release their energy and return to the classroom ready to learn.

full school day on September 26th and has used the additional 90 minutes to add an additional 30 minutes of instruction daily in each of three core academic subjects –math, science and language arts – giving students much needed additional time to deepen their understanding and excel academically. Prior to the full day, Fiske students did not receive any opportunity for physical activity and now benefit from 25 minutes of recess daily. Studies show that the more students spend with time on task for reading, math and science, the more they understand, learn and

grow academically. With a high school graduation rate of only 57% and 7.9% of 11th graders testing college ready, our children cannot afford to wait another day to get the time they need in the classroom with their teachers to boost their achievement. A recent report from the National Center on Time & Learning found that schools offering a full day consistently demonstrated at least 5 percentage points higher proficiency rates on state standardized tests in Math or English Language Arts compared to schools within their districts that did not offer a longer day.

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Volunteers honors Dr. King through service projects In recognition of a peacemaker hundreds of volunteers spent the day helping those most in need. Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day people across the city and throughout the nation joined to lend a helping hand. In Chicago service projects were performed by local Girl and Boy Scout troops, church auxiliary clubs, block clubs and even the mayor of the city. Joining Mayor Rahm Emanuel at the North Lawndale YMCA at 3449 West

offrey Owens, who portrays law firm partner Henry Brown in the play. Added actor Tamberla Perry, “It was an honor to be part of this service project and to partner with incredible organizations like City Year and One Good Deed Chicago. Dr. King stood and fought for so much; giving a little time was the least we could do to give back to the community.” One Good Deed Chicago is a city-sponsored campaign pro-

partners. In total, over 700 Chicagoans volunteered at three sites coordinated by CYC and OGD. The groups painted and cleaned at the YMCA, the Henry Ford Powerhouse High School and Bethune School of Excellence. Additional information for opportunities to volunteer throughout the year is available at www.chicagocrusader.com.

MAYOR EMANUEL JOKES and paints with Charise Smiley while working with volunteers to brighten a community room in the North Lawndale YMCA as part of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service project.(Photo credit: Brooke Collins, City of Chicago)

Arthington were more than 200 volunteers from City Year Chicago (CYC) and One Good Deed Chicago (OGD) to help give the facility a fresh coat of paint to brighten the activity rooms. Among the volunteers were city employees, students from Johnson College Prep and cast members from The Goodman Theatre production of Race, “taking on” the holiday instead of taking the day off. Together with Emanuel, actors Geoffrey Owens and Tamberla Perry, along with Director Chuck Smith and Executive Director Roche Schulfer, painted a classroom. “In the midst of working on a play like “Race,” which centers on the issues that divide us as Americans, it was wonderful to serve in honor of a man who worked so hard to bring us all together,” said actor Ge-

moting volunteerism and furthering civic engagement by residents. City Year’s mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship and is wholly focused on fighting the national dropout crisis. City Year has committed to leverage the talent, energy and idealism of corps members to serve as tutors, mentors and role models in schools to help students stay on track—and get back on track—to graduate. City Year’s In School & On Track initiative is designed to bring City Year corps members to 50% of all of the students falling off track in City Year’s 22 U.S. locations, which will require expanding the number of corps members to 6,000 and engaging school districts, the private sector and the federal government through AmeriCorps as

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FIFTH-GRADER JADEN Smiley supervises Mayor Emanuel's painting job at the North Lawndale YMCA. (Photo credit: Brooke Collins, City of Chicago)

ACTORS GEOFFREY OWENS and Tamberla Perry, along with Director Chuck Smith and Executive Director Roche Schulfer, join Mayor Emanuel painting a classroom at the North Lawndale YMCA. Saturday, January 21, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT

The NEW Four-One-One

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor THE BIG EASY: Winter is upon us! It's cold, there's snow on the ground and everything that was once green has turned gray. What better time to make plans to attend the 2012 New Orleans ESSENCE Music Festival, July 6th through July 8th in SUNNY New Orleans.

Anuvahood Anuvahood is a comedy, situated on the streets of London, with the ringleader of the neighborhood gang, Kenneth, really wishing he was a gangster, since his Hip-Hop career didn’t take off as well as it should. With his motley crew in tow, K, as Kenneth is known outside of his household, tries his hand at a little drug dealing, chica chasing and gang culture. The resident bully Tyrone, who has blond and black hair, and wears his pants way down his butt, is upset and exacts his own measure of justice on the guys who

KENNETH ENJOYS A quiet moment in a scene from At least in K’s case, he did Anuvahood.

Charlie Wilsonn Make your plan now to see Aretha Franklin, Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Fred Hammond, Mary Mary and more appear "live" at the Festival presented by Coca-Cola. The theme of the Festival is "Celebrate the Power of Our Voice," and it's going to be the ultimate weekend of music and culture.The Festival is your party, your purpose and the place to be this summer. Don't miss your chance to experience three nights of electrifying performances and three days of empowering discussions all in one weekend. Weekend ticket packages are available now at the best prices. For more information on performers, speakers, hotels, etc., please visit EssenceMusicFestival.com. ANOTHER CUP PLEASE: If you can't do without your morning cup of coffee, Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the availability of Starbucks Blonde Roast, a lighter

TYRONE GETS INSPIRATION from his headset in a scene from Anuvahood.

think they might be able to wiggle their way into Tyrone’s dope territory. K is a wannabe badboy who has lost his job and the respect of his parents. Well, maybe not his father, because his father builds model planes all day, while his mother worries about the furniture being repossessed. Anuvahood, while following the neighborhood slackers, is

what I say is an ode to Ice Cube’s Friday franchise and to gangster movies, such as Scarface. The characters are farfetched at first glance, but I suppose they depict what is really out there on the streets, when young men live aimlessly and look for ways to scheme and pick up girls, with no “cash, no whip (car) and no ambition.”

roast coffee from the company known for its signature dark roast. This is to meet the needs of 54 million coffee drinkers in the United States who say they prefer a lighter roast coffee. "It took eight months and more than 80 different recipe and roast iterations before we landed on the exact flavor profile our customers told us they were looking for," said Brad Anderson, master roaster for Starbucks. "They told us they wanted a flavorful, lighter-bodied coffee that offers a milder taste and a gentle finish. Starbucks Blonde Roast delivers."

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SAVE THE DATE: The one and only Natalie Cole appears with Wynton Marsalis, Cecile McLorin and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a special performance entitled, "Big Band Hits." The show will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:00 PM at Symphony Center in Chicago. For tickets or information please call 312-294-3000 and to view the full Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Center calendar please visit Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

have a job at the grocery store, but he quit one day in anger, which also mimics what happens in society when you have uneducated young men who can’t take direction and feel it’s better to have no job than to have one where the boss is constantly in your butt. Ok, I regress, I sort of liked Anuvahood, because it was funny. If I just watched it for the laugh factor, it was a decent movie. But the plot of K trying to pretend to be a drug dealer, by selling drugs only to have Tyrone come and steal the money, while harassing the rest of the crew, is a story that I’ve seen over and over in movies. Tyrone basically plays the bad guy, previously played by Lister in the Friday franchise. There is even a scene were K gets beat up and his buddy TJ, played by Jazzie Zonzolo hovers over him, reminding him of just how much pain he sustained—the same as in one of the Friday movies. In the end K learns that crime doesn’t pay, and the neighborhood is poised to be a better place because of this hard lesson. Kenneth, played by Adam Deacon, who also wrote the movie, has also written another movie called Kidulthood. I give Deacon credit; it’s an entertaining movie with a certain demographic, with a strong cast of British talent, including Ollie Barbieri and featuring hot tunes from Tinie Tempah and Dizzee Rascal. Anuvahood is available at DVD rental locations/sites. Visit www.anuvahood.com. To see trailer, visit http://www.anuvahoodusa.com/ The Chicago Crusader

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THE BOOKWORM SEZ . . .

“Chocolate Me!” by Taye Diggs, illustrated by Shane W. Evans c.2011, Feiwel & Friends $16.99 / $18.99 Canada 40 pages All your friends are different. Have you noticed? The one who sits next to you in school has brown eyes, while your neighbor’s eyes are blue. One friend might be very tall, while the other might be very short. Their hair and their skin might be lighter, darker, or another color altogether. Your friends are all ages and sizes and there are boys and girls. They are different and you love them all. And in the new book “Chocolate Me!” by Taye Diggs, illustrated by his friend, Shane W. Evans, a little boy learns to love himself, too.

Timmy and Johnny and Mark have everyday names, just like everybody else - except the little boy on the step. His name was unique, and he longed for a common name. Mark and Timmy and Johnny had different skin, too, and they wondered if the little boy’s dark skin hurt when he washed off the dirt. Why was his skin darker, anyhow? Johnny and Mark and Timmy sometimes teased the little boy about his hair. It was curly and poufy, like a wig. Didn’t it tangle and hurt to brush it? And then there was the little boy’s nose. It was HUGE! It was nothing like Timmy’s nose. The little boy’s hair was not like Mark’s hair. His skin didn’t look like Johnny’s skin. And his super-white teeth weren’t like anybody’s! It made him sad. It made him cry. But when he told his mother why he was so sad, she said something important: his skin wasn’t just dark, it was like “velvet fudge frosting mixed in a bowl.” His hair was like cotton candy or rows of tall corn. And just seeing his white-white teeth made her smile, too. She showed the little boy a mirror. For real, he was just perfect.

Suddenly, Johnny and Timmy and Mark didn’t seem so special. They were his friends, that’s true, but they were missing something that was too sweet not to notice… Wanting to be like everybody else is a big thing when you’re a little person. But then again, so is self-acceptance and “Chocolate Me!” can help. With a charming, not-quiterhyming story, author and actor Taye Diggs – who used his own childhood as the basis for this book – tells the tale of a boy who isn’t at all like his friends, and hates it. Anybody who’s stood out from the crowd can identify with the child in this story, but kids who are keenly aware of differences will find it even more personal. I liked the good-naturedness of Diggs’ main character, despite that he’s heartbroken for being singled out. For her wisdom, I liked his mother even more. Add Shane W. Evans’ illustrations – pictures kids will want to look at again and again and again - and you’ve got a winner of a book. Meant for preschoolers, I think this book is also good for both bully and bullied because it could change their lives. For them, and for any child who’s different, “Chocolate Me!” is yummy.

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THE ARTS

Local artist honors Dr. King’s holiday through song Tenor James Hudson marked this week’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in a way some only dream of. Hudson, a Chicago native was featured in the Chicago Sinfonietta’s “The Journey, The Dream” twice. Hudson performed Psalm 118 on Sunday at North Central College and the Sinfonietta traveled to Orchestra Hall Monday for a repeat performance. He described the experience as one “he

really enjoyed,” adding “every time I sing there I try to hit a home run – hit it out the park for the Lord.” The annual tribute to Dr. King featured guest conductor Jeri Lynn Johnson, composer/flutist Nicole Mitchell; Music Director Mei-Ann Chen; and the Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. Although he has performed with the Sinfonietta four previ-

LOCAL ARTIST JAMES HUDSON provided one of the highlights of the DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. weekend through his performance with the Chicago Sinfonietta. Hudson’s rendition of Psalm 118 was lauded by several area music critics. The gospel singer also recently released a CD “The Gift.”

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ous times, classical music is just a part of Hudson’s repertoire as he also performs Jazz, R&B, and a style he calls innovative gospel. He recently released “The Gift,” a Christmas themed CD. He said he wanted The Gift to give a true meaning of the season, and not be just another Christmas CD. Hudson proudly performs on this CD with his daughter Kim Cohen. He also has acting, songwriter and bandleader to his cred-

its. Since starting his career in the early 70s, Hudson has transformed into a songwriter and music producer. He also has narrated a series of documentaries that aired on NBC and CBS television. “The Easter Story” was critically acclaimed, including its presentation on “A Lamp Unto My Feet.” After the television airing, there was a follow-up story in Reader’s Digest.”

Hudson stretched his music “chops” by developing his own production company – Hudson Productions, a haven for a jazz artist, a 250-person mass choir and “other undiscovered talent” he added. His focus now however is gospel. He described music as “one of the gifts from God with the ability to transcend race, nationality, sex and political and religious

The Joffrey Ballet presents three of the worlds hottest choreographers in “Winter Fire”

The Joffrey Ballet brings to Chicago the work of three worldrenowned choreographers in “Winter Fire,” a mixed repertory program featuring two premieres and an audience favorite. The groundbreaking pieces include the U.S. Premiere of Infra by Wayne McGregor (Resident Choreographer of London’s Royal Ballet), the Company Premiere of In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated by William Forsythe (former Joffrey dancer), and the critically acclaimed After the Rain by Christopher Wheeldon (Resident Choreographer of New York City Ballet). “Winter Fire” is presented in ten performances only at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, February 15 – 26. “Our winter program gathers the work of three contemporary choreographers who fundamentally transformed the direction of

dance,” said Joffrey Artistic Director Ashley C. Wheater. “Each work is groundbreaking in its own way, reflecting the strong voice of the individual choreographer. This trio of works offers our dancers and our audience a great opportunity for artistic growth. I am incredibly proud to share this program with the people of Chicago.” The “Winter Fire” program opens with Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, originally created for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1987. With music by Thom Willems in collaboration with Leslie Stuck, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated is a purely abstract work that combines classical ballet lines with rapid-fire virtuosity and an air of cool detachment. The Joffrey Ballet has performed excerpts of this work before, but the winter program represents the first time the company presents the piece in its entirety. William Forsythe’s choreography has sometimes been described as a ‘deconstruction’ of ballet,” noted Wheater, “but in my opinion, In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated is firmly grounded in ballet…a modern extension of its principles. In his own words, ‘Ballet was my mother tongue in dance, so you can’t erase it from your consciousness.’

I love the architecture of his choreography: abstract, yet wrapped with humanity.” The program continues with the return of Wheeldon’s After the Rain, a 2010 Joffrey Premiere that received unanimous critical acclaim. The Joffrey Ballet is the first company outside of Wheeldon’s own to be awarded rights to perform this work in full. Set to the minimalist, classical music of Arvo Pärt, After the Rain is in two sections strikingly different in tone: the first, with dancers costumed in steel gray, is feverishly paced with bold lines and intricate lifts; the second shifts to a warmer palette and a meditative pace, evoking a tender, emotionally-resonant tone. “Christopher Wheeldon is rooted in the classical ballet tradition,” commented Wheater, “yet he brings fresh lyricism, musicality and sensuality to his choreography. He seems equally comfortable with abstraction and narrative, a dichotomy which reconciles beautifully in After the Rain.” The winter engagement is completed by the U.S. Premiere of McGregor’s sumptuous work Infra, premiered by The Royal Ballet of London in 2008. The Joffrey is the first company other than the Royal to perform this work. Infra is set to an original score by Max Richter, a mix of

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Featuring a U.S. Premiere by Wayne McGregor, a Company Premiere by William Forsythe and work by Christopher Wheeldon At the Auditorium Theatre, February 15-26, 2012

mournful strings and calmly indifferent industrial sounds. The set includes a 59-foot LED screen suspended above the stage displaying walking pedestrian animations by British artist Julian Opie. Beneath it (“infra,” Latin meaning “below”), 12 dancers execute McGregor’s quick, intricate and hyper-articulate movement, displaying both the dancers’ strength and impressive flexibility. Created in the wake of the London subway bombings of 2005, the work simmers with a vibrant emotional undercurrent, conjuring a poignant sense of the constant flux and hypnotic monotony that are both intrinsic to urban life. Wheater said, “Wayne McGregor’s choreography begins with the human body, and with an understanding of its potential for movement. His dance explores the relationship of the body and the mind…and with Infra, he considers the heart, as well.” About the Choreographers Raised in New York and initially trained in Florida, William Forsythe danced with The Joffrey Ballet beginning in 1971 and later the Stuttgart Ballet, where he was appointed Resident Choreographer in 1976. Over the next seven years, he created new works for the Stuttgart ensemble and ballet com-

panies in Munich, The Ha-gue, London, Basel, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Paris, New York, and San Francisco. In 1984, he began a 20-year tenure as director of the Ballet Frankfurt, where he created works such as Artifact (1984), Impressing the Czar (1988), Limb’s Theorem (1990), The Loss of Small Detail (1991, in collaboration with composer Thom Willems and designer Issey Mi-yake), A L I E / N A(C)TION (1992), Eidos:Telos (1995), Endless House (1999), Kammer/Kammer (2000), and Decreation (2003). After the closure of the Ballet Frankfurt in 2004, Forsythe established a new, more independent ensemble. The Forsythe Company, founded with the support of the states of Saxony and Hesse, the cities of Dresden and Frankfurt am Main, and private sponsors, is based in Dresden and Frankfurt am Main and maintains an extensive international touring schedule. Forsythe’s most recent works are developed and performed exclusively by The For-sythe Company, while his earlier pieces are prominently featured in the repertoire of virtually every major ballet company in the world, including The Kirov Ballet, The New York City Ballet, The San Francisco Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, England’s Royal Ballet and The Paris Opera Ballet. The Chicago Crusader

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Chicagoan receives award at the 27th Annual Stellar Awards Gospel music’s finest showed up in force at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House Theatre last weekend for the taping of the industry’s premier event, The 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The celebration began with star-studded red carpet arrivals including stars Tina Campbell (of Mary Mary), Teddy Campbell, Dr. Bobby Jones, Earnest Pugh, Byron Cage, James Fortune, Richard Smallwood, Dottie Peoples, Congresswoman

Sheila Jackson Lee, actress/producer Kim Fields, Regina Bell, Shirley Murdoch, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Wess Morgan, top winner of the night, EMI Gospel artist VaShawn Mitchell and more. Hosted by Marvin Sapp and Dorinda Clark Cole, the show kicked off with an electrifying from Kirk performance Franklin. Other performers included Fred Hammond, Martha Munizzi, Kim Burrell, Jessica Reedy, Le’Andria Johnson,

DR. BOBBY JONES presents Dorothy Norwood a member of the gospel group Caravans who later launched a solo career, with the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award. (Photo Credit: Moses Robinson / Courtesy of Central City Productions & The FrontPage Firm)

Lecrea, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., and Canton Jones gave an exciting collaborative performance. Special awards recipients Vy

Higginsen, Dorothy Norwood and John P. Kee were all present to be honored. Additional celebrities in attendance were gospel music icons Cece Winans

and Donnie McClurkin, actress Carmen Ejogo (Lackawanna Blues, Sparkle), and ex-baseball player turned gospel artist, Todd Dulaney among others.

CHICAGO NATIVE VaShawn Mitchell receives award from Cece Winans at the 27th Annual Stellar Awards. When he was barely a teenager, VaShawn became the assistant music director of St. Mark Baptist Church, working closely with nationally renowned choir leader Lonnie Hunter. For nearly a decade he served as Minister of Music at Bishop Larry D. Trotter’s Sweet Holy Spirit Church. (Photo Credit: Rick Diamond / Courtesy of Central City Productions & The FrontPage Firm)

It takes only seconds to talk with God

By Dawn Cherie Jasper

to others.” She said that what everyone was saying about publishing a book to encourage the world was an affirmation of what she had felt at the turn of the century. “I knew they were correct because the Holy Spirit had already revealed this to me in 2000,” Cole-Scott stated. “They were just confirming what God had already put in place.” Another reader, Cynthia Johnson expressed her joy about the availability of the weekly scripture in book form. She advised, “If you don’t think you have time to start your day with the Lord, think again! “Each day it like the scripture was picked just for you,” Johnson continued. “Like she (Cole-Scott) knew what you needed.” The book is an easy read and just as the title states you need only 15 seconds to carve out the path you choose to travel for the day. For families seeking to establish a daily routine of worship “15 Seconds to Glory” just may be the tool needed to get you started. Perhaps you are simply in need of some quiet time with God and a reminder of his word then this may be something you may want to check out. “You get your daily dose of God’s word and its application which helps release the Word inside you, so that you can experi-

Donna Cole-Scott ritual with her email friends who forwarded the words of the day to their friends and so on and so on and well you get the message. Cole-Scott has authored her first book titled 15 Seconds to Glory, a 133-page paperback book dedicated to helping the reader develop a daily relationship with God. “My inspiration for writing this book is my late mother Louberta Hawthorne who taught me the importance of a faithful spiritual

life and most importantly to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ,” Cole-Scott said. The author recalled that in 2009 she started sharing weekly scriptures the Holy Spirit had placed upon her heart. She took the desire to teach others to the next level by challenging her family and friends to increase their knowledge of Bible scriptures by memorizing the weekly email messages. “Little did I know that a weekly verse would begin to reach people across America nor that I would get such feedback sharing how timely they were for the people who read them,” Cole-Scott said. “God’s word has truly been a blessing to me and others as we continue to share our love for the scriptures weekly via email reaching people across the states.” One such follower of the weekly email messages is Connie Taylor. In describing her experience with the weekly emails and the daily devotional in book form Taylor stated, “I looked forward to each new weekly scripture when it was online. It always met me where I was.” She added “Now it’s in book form for every day.” Cole-Scott listened to her many friends and her spiritual mentor who “thought it would make for a great book to help inspire, mentor, and minister the word of God

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Local author finds way to develop daily routine in learning scriptures Praise in the morning can make a world of difference according to a lot of believers. Homewood resident Donna Cole-Scott however took her daily praise and worship to a whole new level when she decided to share her daily worship

ence God’s glory in your life,” Cole-Scott explained. “Then use that daily word to show God’s goodness to someone else everyday of your life, it only takes fifteen seconds to make a difference in someone’s life.” Johnson offered this to the ladies, “It is small enough to put in your purse to take with you.” Cole-Scott is a native Chicagoan who graduated from

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Calumet High School. She is currently teaching in the South Suburbs. “My family and I have truly been blessed by the Word of God and my wish is for others to experience this as well,” Cole-Scott said. Information on how to purchase a copy of 15 Seconds to Glory is available by visiting www.chicagocrusader.com.

EDUCATION Community leaders and organizations urge Express Scripts to reach agreement with Walgreens Eleven community leaders, health care professionals, and people of faith from urban neighborhoods and inner-cities in Illinois joined others from across the country today, urging Express Scripts to get back to the negotiating table with Walgreens and allow the nation’s largest pharmacy chain to return to its’ network. As of January 1, Express Scripts stopped providing in-network coverage for prescriptions filled at Walgreens and Duane Reade pharmacies. The local leaders and groups join more than 130 others that urged Express Scripts to come to an agreement before December 31, 2011, in order to avoid patient disruption. Now that Ex-

Harry Alford press Scripts allowed its contract with Walgreens to expire, more than 80 new leaders and groups from across the country have joined the effort, urging the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to resume negotiations and come to an agreement. “We strongly urge Express Scripts to put the people of our

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communities at the forefront of this issue because prolonging the loss of network access to the critical pharmacy services Walgreens provides will be devastating to our communities,” said Harry Alford, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. “Walgreens has been committed to serving urban neighborhoods since its founding 110 years ago and continues to serve communities throughout the United States where quality health care services are scarce. The fact is actually 63 percent of all Americans, 75 percent of African Americans, and 78 percent of Latinos are living within 3 miles of a Walgreens store.” In a letter to Express Scripts, the group outlined the benefits provided by Walgreens that are no longer available with full network coverage to Express Scripts members as of January 1. “In many of our neighborhoods, Walgreens serves as a stabilizing influence and has helped draw other businesses into our communities. Walgreens is a valued community partner,” the letter states. “Walgreens is focused on high-quality affordable and accessible traditional pharmacy services, as well as immunization services, and in some locations ... professional walk-in health care centers are located in Walgreens pharmacy stores.” Express Scripts, Inc. is a phar-

macy benefit management (PBM) company that administers pharmacy services for health insurance plans and programs such as the U.S. military’s health care plan (TRICARE), certain Medicare Part D plans and numerous employer-sponsored plans. If a consumer’s prescription drug benefits are managed, through their health insurance, by Express Scripts, that consumer, using his or her network benefits, may only

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obtain medications at pharmacies with which Express Scripts has contracts in place. Throughout the course of 2011, Express Scripts was unwill-

Planned development could end food desert

(Continued from page 3) opment for a village many people with my grandmother in Robassume is economically chal- bins, who still lives here today,” lenged. recalled Mitchell. “Had it not The average, median income been for me moving to Robbins I for Robbins is $35,000 a year. would probably be dead or in Does that sound like a village prison right now.” filled with poor people,” exThe single father said there is a plained Mitchell. “There are lot of rich history in Robbins and homes in Robbins that cost over if the village could get a magnet $250,000 so I don’t know why so development, such as a grocery many people think Robbins resi- store, to attract people to the area dents do not have money.” that would help give the village And while census data does sup- the positive exposure it needs. port Mitchell’s claim for home Miami Heat basketball star prices in Robbins, it listed the Dwyane Wade, former Philadelmedian, family income at phia 76ers basketball player and $24,083. But what is challenging coach Maurice Cheeks, actress for Robbins is how to manage its Keke Palmer, and actor Mr. T all finances, explained Robbins hail from Robbins. And they are Mayor Irene Brodie. all featured in the Robbins Histo“Here in Robbins, we are operat- ry Museum, an unpolished jewel ing by faith. I can’t remember the located at 3644 W. 139th St. that last time we had a budget,” she many people are unaware exists, said. “If we ever get a steady flow of Mitchell said. money, we can then set a budget.” Robbins history includes Pilots The village also owes the city of Cornelius Coffey and John C. Chicago $6.1 million in overdue Robinson, who founded the water bills, according Mayor Robbins Airport in 1931. It was Rahm Emanuel. the first Black-owned and operatMitchell, who founded Omega ed airport in America. The two Tax & Accounting 14 years ago pilots later became part of the in Robbins, moved there over 20 Tuskegee Airmen, a group of years ago from Chicago’s Altgeld Black aviators who fought in Gardens public housing complex World War II. And it is believed on the Far South Side. that 10 Tuskegee Airmen, who “I was going down the wrong Coffey and Robinson trained, path so my parents sent me to live once lived in Robbins.

side the Deep South with the greatest number of payday stores per capita. Persons and organizations desiring to join the advocacy effort are advised to contact Pastor Soaries at: fbc@fbcsomerset.com. CRL is ready and willing to work with Pastor Soaries, other clergy and community leaders across the nation to eliminate the financial degradation wrought by payday loans. Let 2012 be the year our community is freed from this ‘almighty debt’. Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at: Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

going to do if the City Council approves a measure to close parks and beaches until 6 a.m. arrest early morning joggers and fishermen? This makes no sense and goes to the heart of the First Amendment,” Frank told the Crusader. “The mayor is trampling on the free speech and he should be ashamed of himself.” Ald. Leslie Hairston (5thWard) said by keeping the parks and beaches closed until 6 a.m. instead of its current time of 4 a.m. it would have regular joggers on the sideline and put at an inconvenience. A parking ban downtown also would be in place, which city officials said is necessary. “From international boxing tournaments, former Olympic Games consideration to election night in Grant Park, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications is always planning, coordinating and developing precautionary measures to preserve the

safety and integrity of the city,” said Gary Schenkel, executive director of the OMEC. “(And) this proposal will act as one more tool to assist the City of Chicago in preparing, planning and coordinating for a successful event.” High school and college students are routinely among those who protest against government policies, and for that reason Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said it is important that adults set a good example. “We teach our students that free speech, public protest and civic participation are the hallmarks of democracy in our nation,” explained Lewis. “The plan to restrict Chicagoan’s First Amendment rights and impose huge fines on those who dare to stand up for what they believe sends the wrong message to over 400,000 CPS students who’ve been taught our civil liberties exist so we might keep those entrust accessible and accountable.”

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ing to reach a fair agreement with Walgreens on a contract that would enable the pharmacy chain to remain in its network after December 31, 2011.

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Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 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. 20-20-222-034-0000. Commonly known as 6538 SOUTH GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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 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 s a l e . 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 0 9 3 8 7 2 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I402516

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS Sincere reply TRUSTEE FOR THE only CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-12; P l a i n t i f f , v s . MAJID FESHALANGGI; 1408 EAST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK M A R Q U E T T E COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; COUNTY DEPARTMENT UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CHANCERY DIVISION LEGATEES OF MAJID FESHALANGGI BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP IF ANY; UNKNOWN FKA COUNTRYWIDE OWNERS AND NONRECORD HOME LOANS SERVICING LP CLAIMANTS; Defendants, P l a i n t i f f , 08 CH 26580 v s . PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that LINDA V. DANZY; UNKNOWN HEIRS pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure AND LEGATEES OF entered in the above entitled cause on LINDA V. DANZY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN August 24, 2010, Intercounty Judicial OWNERS AND Sales Corporation will on Friday, February NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 17, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their D e f e n d a n t s , office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 10 CH 04664 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that bidder for cash, the following described pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure p r o p e r t y : entered in the above entitled cause on P.I.N. 20-23-220-035-1003. August 31, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Commonly known as 1412 EAST Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, MARQUETTE ROAD UNIT February 15, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in 3, CHICAGO, IL 60637. their office at 120 West Madison Street, The mortgaged real estate is improved Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the with a condominium residence. The highest bidder for cash, the following purchaser of the unit other than a described property: mortgagee shall pay the assessments and P.I.N. 20-20-222-034-0000. the legal fees required by subdivisions Commonly known as 6538 SOUTH (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. Condominium Property Act Sale terms: The mortgaged real estate is improved 25% down by certified funds, balance with a multi-family residence. The within 24 hours, by certified funds. No successful purchaser is entitled to refunds. The property will NOT be open possession of the property only. The THE ALLEN SUPERIOR STATE OF INDIANA) for inspection. Upon payment in full of the purchaser may onlyINobtain possession of COURT ) FAMILY RELATIONS DIVISIONamount bid, the purchaser will receive a units within the multi-unit property Certificate of Sale which will entitle the occupied by individuals named in the order purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of possession Sale terms: 25% down by COUNTY OF ALLEN) SS: FORT WAYNE, INDIANA confirmation of the sale. certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by ) For information: Visit our website at certified funds. No refunds. The property http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 will NOT be open for inspection. Upon THE PARENT ) p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, payment in fullOFofTHE theTERMINATION amount bid,OFthe IN THE MATTER Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn purchaser will receiveOF: a Certificate of Sale ) Cause No.: 02D08-1109-JT-147 CHILD RELATIONSHIP Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed ) (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number to the premises after confirmation of the Brown, ) SUMMONS FOR SERVICE Robert Alexander 0 8BY PUBLICATION 1 5 2 & NOTICE 0 5 . s a l e . INTERCOUNTY SALES For information: Visit our) OF website at HEARING OF PARENTAL RIGHTS JUDICIAL TERMINATION Child C O R P O R A T I O N http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 And Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, I402627 Plaintiff's Dearborn ) Robert Berry,Attorneys, 1 North Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. Alleged (312) Father 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 3 8 7 2 0 . And 9 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES Alleged C OUnknown R P Father O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I402516

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TO: Robert Berry, Alleged Father, and Alleged Unknown Father

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Robert Berry, alleged father, and Alleged Unknown Father, whose whereabouts are unknown, and who is the alleged biological Father of Robert Alexander Brown, born on December 10, 2009, that a Petition for Involuntary Termination of your Parental Rights of the above named Child, attached hereto, has been filed by the Indiana Department of Child Services, Allen County Office, in the Allen County Superior Court, Family Relations Division. and YOU HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR before the Judge of said Court at the Courthouse, Room 208, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, (telephone 260-449-4681), on the 7th day of March, 2012 at 8:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., to attend aTermination hearing and to answer the Petition for Termination of your Parental Rights of said Child, and YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the allegations in said petition are true, and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile Court may terminate your parent-child relationship; and if the court terminates your parent-child relationship you will lose all parental rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support ofsaid Child; and if the court terminates your parent-child relationship, it will be permanently terminated, and thereafter you may not contest an adoption or other placement of said child, and YOU ARE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION BY AN ATTORNEY, provided by the State if necessary, throughout this proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you without further notice. THE ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES, is Michael Speciale, 201 East Rudisill Street, STE 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 telephone 260.458.6170 Dated this 9th day of January, 2012. Lisbeth Borgmann Lisbeth Borgmann Clerk of Allen County 1-13-2012, 1-20-2012, 1-26-2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012

P.I.N. 20-23-220-035-1003. Commonly known as 1412 EAST MARQUETTE ROAD UNIT 3, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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 0 8 1 5 2 0 5 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I402627 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 . IGNATIUS M. HINTON D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 01273 539 WEST 61ST PLACE Chicago, IL 6 0 6 2 1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 19, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 17, 2012, 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 539 WEST 61ST PLACE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-319-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $281,308.07 Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, is due within twenty-four (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 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, call 630-453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. Please refer to file number C09110191. 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. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 Attorney File No.: C09110191 ARDC# 6275591 Attorney Code. 26122 Case # 10 CH 01273 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. I404827

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WF1 Plaintiff, v s . VEODIES JONES JR; KATHRYN JONES; HSBC NEVADA, N.A. F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 44853 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 17, 2011, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 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. 20-14-408-006-0000. Commonly known as 6131 SOUTH KIMBARK AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The improvement on the property consists of 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 0 3 0 4 4 1 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I404753

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s . GERALD BROWN AKA GERALD L. BROWN; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 52416 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 8, 2011 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 9, 2012 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. 20-23-405-004-0000. Commonly known as 1515 East 67th Place, Chicago, IL 60637. 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 Kara Findlay at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. F 1 0 1 1 0 5 8 9 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I400805

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BLUELEAF LENDING, LLC, P l a i n t i f f , v s . 5647 S. WABASH, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 25823 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 15, 2011, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 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 5647 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Il 60637. P.I.N. 20-15-108-018-0000. 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. 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. Jodi S. Green at Plaintiff's Attorney, Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson,, 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1800, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 474-7900. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I400738 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U. S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-10 Plaintiff, v s . WILLIE MCBOUNDS; 6831 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIE MCBOUNDS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 41043 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 20, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 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. 20-22-410-052-1002. Commonly known as 6831 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 3 7 . The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence.. 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 0 8 2 5 6 5 3 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I400672 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , v s . KIM HAYWARD; KELLY HAYWARD; M O R T G A G E ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; KIMBARK MANOR CONDOMINIUM A S S O C I A T I O N ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 13321 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 6, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 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. 20-23-212-069-1002. Commonly known as 6413 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, UNIT 2N A/K/A UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 6, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 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. 20-23-212-069-1002. Commonly known as 6413 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, UNIT 2N A/K/A UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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 0 9 2 5 9 0 1 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I402454 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, v . JANICE SMITH A/K/A JANICE MILLER SMITH, MICHAEL SMITH A/K/A MICHAEL A. SMITH, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 09 CH 27847 7207 SOUTH HARVARD AVENUE 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 November 16, 2011, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2012, 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 e s t a t e : Commonly known as 7207 SOUTH HARVARD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 Property Index No. 20-28-209-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, is due within twenty-four (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 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0909687. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0909687 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 27847 I399555

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HEALTH Congressman Davis and General Assembly’s Black Caucus team up with state blood centers to reach minority donors In conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers (ICCBC) joined forces with the state’s top African American leaders and medical experts at Mercy Hospital, to kick off their “Make Every Drop Count” campaign, aimed at increasing blood donations among the state’s African American population. Unfortunately rare blood traits and certain diseases such as sickle cell anemia, hypertension, lupus and prostate cancer are more prevalent among African Americans. “The impact of these illnesses can often lead to treatments which require frequent blood transfusions and the most reaction free match but yet least available, would be that of another African American. This type of match is extremely limited due to the fact that nationally, African Americans donate less than 1% of the country’s blood supply. ICCBC is extremely grateful to everyone that is joining us today to help us turn that trend around in order to improve the quality of and lengthen the lives of so many individuals,” said Ann McKanna of Heartland Blood Centers and ICCBC President. Dr. Sally Campbell-Lee, Director of Transfusion Medicine for the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, explained why compatibility is so important. “Many sickle cell pa-

tients need monthly transfusions. However, the more often someone is transfused, the more likely it is their immune system can cause a reaction against the donor’s red blood cells. These reactions are prevented by extended matching of the patient’s blood type with the donor’s blood type. Just as with a bone marrow or other organ transplant, the best extended matches are often found from donors who are of the same ethnic group as the patient. This means for most sickle cell patients, their best transfusion matches are found among African American donors. African American blood donors have a tremendous impact, especially for patients who are from their community.” “Because African American blood traits are such a “tough match” when it comes to transfusions, it is important that we, as public officials, are able to get the message out that by not donating blood, we as African Americans, are putting each other at risk. With the start of 2012, I ask that becoming a regular blood donor is a New Year’s resolution you stick with, in order to save lives in our community,” said Congressman Danny Davis, of the 7th Congressional District. State Representative Will Davis (D-Homewood) explained how becoming a ‘regular donor’ is key because blood has a shelf life of only 42 days. “As Chairman of the Illinois General Assembly’s

Pictured above left to right: Rep. Ken Dunkin, Rep. LaShaun Ford, ICCBC President Ann McKanna (Heartland), Dr. Niva Lubin-Johnson, 4th District Representative Candidate Elgie Sims, Congressman Danny Davis, Dr. Sally Campbell-Lee, Rep. Will Davis, Margaret Vaughn ICCBC Director, Darren Adams (Kappa Alpha Psi), Rep. Derrick Smith and Andrew McElroy (LifeSource). Black Caucus, I feel the ‘Make African American blood dona- ing usually takes about an hour. Every Drop Count’ campaign is a tion. We need to do all we can great opportunity for we, as legis- do to not only increase donations If you would like to “Make lators, to spread the message but also educate people on why Every Drop Count” please call 1across our state to not only do- they are needed,” said Darren 888-USBLOOD (1-888-872nate blood but to help coordinate Adams, Board of Directors of the 5663) to donate blood locally or a drive in your community” said North Central Province. help coordinate a drive. ICCBC and the Black Caucus Davis. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, are planning another press conABOUT Illinois Coalition of Inc., is another partner of the ference at the Statehouse in Community Blood Centers. “Make Every Drop Count Cam- Springfield on February 8th in Founded in 2002, ICCBC is a paign.” “Kappa Alpha Psi was conjunction with African Ameri- statewide organization made up honored to be asked by the Illi- can History month. of not-for-profit blood centers Individuals can donate blood whose mission is to increase nois Coalition of Community Blood Centers to join forces with every 56 days. Donors must be awareness of the importance of them to help spread the word, 17 years of age (16 with parental volunteer blood donation among both our student mem- consent) and weigh at least 110 through public education and adbers and alumni, across the Mid- pounds. The entire donation vocacy. To learn more go to west on the important need for process including health screen- www.illinoisbloodcenters.com.

Chicago Ob/Gyn Physician joins new MetroSouth Women’s Health Center

MARIA HIGH SCHOOL club sponsors American Red Cross blood drive --Maria High School Red Cross Club moderator Judy Bumbul oversees Lecretia Windham of Englewood, while the senior generously donates the gift of blood during Maria’s recent blood drive for the American Red Cross. Senior Julie Pater of Berwyn, president of the Red Cross Club, and other club members organized the annual blood drive. Because so many students, faculty and staff gave “the gift that money can’t buy,” the Red Cross Club was able to collect 27 units for the American Red Cross. For information about Maria High School, please contact Fran Tenbroeck at 773925-8686, ext. 186, or visit us at www.mariahighschool.org. The Chicago Crusader

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Dr. Goldwyn Foggie, a Chicagotrained, board-certified, obstetrician/gynecologist, has joined MetroSouth Women’s Health Center at Tinley Park, 17148 S. Harlem Ave, Suite B, Tinley Park. A life-long Chicagoan, Dr. Foggie received her BA in both Psychology and Pre-Medicine from Northwestern University and earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cook County/Stroger Hospital. She has worked for a private ob/gyn group, Women’s Healthcare of Illinois and Provident Hospital -- all in Chicago’s Southland. Dr. Foggie is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A triathlete and mother, Dr. Foggie’s patient care philosophy is to eat well, make healthy choices and Saturday, January 21, 2012

Dr. Goldwyn Foggie receive regular health check-ups. The MetroSouth Women’s Health Center at Tinley Park provides a full range of services for women of all ages. This includes routine physicals, contraception counseling, pre-natal care, delivery, aging well care and menopause-related issues. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Foggie, please call her office at: 708-614-7000. 19

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Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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