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Advocate for the “wrongfully accused,” Judge R. Eugene Pincham, Sr.’s legacy of justice continues

By La Risa R. Lynch Homegoing services were held today (Saturday, April 12) for Justice R. Eugene Pincham at Trinity United Church of God, 400 W. 95th Street.

Judge Pincham, who fought against injustice up until his death was interred at Oakwood Cemetery. On Friday, mourners were able to pay their respect to the family of a man who stood larger than life

from lung cancer. He was 82.

Pincham made a name for himself on and off the bench where his peers called him a dogged protector for the civil rights of the poor. Pincham served as a defense attorney before becoming a criminal courts judge in 1976. In 1984, he was appointed to the Illinois Appellate court serving until

1989.

He took on seemingly impossible to win cases, often on a pro bono basis. In 1998, he represented one of two young boys wrongly accused in the death of 11-yearold Ryan Harris.

Off the bench, Pincham was a political activist. In 1991, he made an unsuccessful

run for mayor on the Harold Washington ticket where he carried 19 of the city’s 50 wards.

But his son Robert E. Pincham, Jr., said his father’s passion to right the wrongs in the legal system came from living in poverty in the segregated south.

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Justice R. Eugene Pincham in the courts in Chicago at the Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 78th and Cottage Grove Avenue. The funeral chapel opened their doors as early as 6:00 A.M. and remained opened for public viewing until 9:00 P.M. In a manner succinct with the judge’s demeanor the family requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Alzata Pincham Scholarship Fund: c/o Trinity United Church of Christ.

Pincham, a staunch advocate for those wronged by the legal system, died last week

REV. OTIS MOSS III, who is flanked by nearly 100 ecumenical religious leaders and theologians, used a news conference last week to reclaim his church’s sacred space which has had been overrun and disrespected by several media outlets in recent weeks. (See story on page 2)

Congressman Davis’ landmark Second Chance legislation signed by President George W. Bush Legislation to provide needed resources for Ex-offenders

WASHINGTON D.C. –Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and his colleagues joined President George W. Bush at the signing of landmark legislation called the Second Chance Act of 2007 or H.R. 1593. The legislation will take effect 180 days after signing, on October 8, 2008.

Also joining the delegation included Attorney General, Judge Michael Mukasey and Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U. S. Department of Labor.

President George W. Bush, citing Congressman Danny K. Davis as the chief sponsor of the Second Chance Act said, “I appreciate very much Danny Davis joining us, as well – bill sponsor. The bill I’m signing today, the Second Chance Act of 2007, will build on work to help prisoners reclaim their lives. In other words, it basically says: We’re standing with you, not against you.”

The new law of the land builds upon the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and provides new programs including mentoring programs, additional

resources for drug and substance abuse prevention and treatment, establishes a national resource center, authorizes the establishment of state and local re-entry courts, provides programs for children of incarcer-

ated parents, and will create Re-entry Task Forces, modeled after the 7th Congressional District’s Task Force (please see fact sheet for additional provisions).

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Chicago area native Candace Parker #1 pick in WNBA draft night after winning NCAA title (See story on page 19)

NEWS

Religious leaders want nationwide dialogue on race

By La Risa R. Lynch While national religious leaders called for a “sacred conversation” on race in America on May 18, known as Trinity Sunday in the ecumenical calendar, local pastors say such conversations routinely happen from their pulpit.

The United Church of Christ (UCC) and the National Council of Churches of Christ called for the discussion last week during a news conference held at Trinity United Church of Christ. Trinity’s former pastor,

tired pastor of Hyde Park’s University Church, said such conversation is nothing new and often comes from the pulpit.

Coleman described her church as a multi-cultural congregation that seeks to be anti-racist. The church took that stance in the 1980s when it merged with a predominately Black church from Bronzeville.

“It’s been a journey of keeping the issue of race before people alive and well because (racism) is alive and well in our culture,” Coleman said, adding that racism is both individual and

FLANKED BY REV. JOHN THOMAS, president of UCC, an organization of 5,700 churches across the U.S. and the parent denomination of Trinity, and Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ, Trinity United Church of Christ’s pastor, Rev. Otis Moss III urges for a broader discussion on race.

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST pastor, Rev. Otis Moss III, outlines ground rules for the media, which he said h a s t r a m p l e d on h i s c h u r c h ’ s s a c r e d s p a c e t o w or sh i p i n a t h i r st t o g e t s t or i e s a b o u t T r i n i t y ’ s f o r m e r p a s t o r R e v .

Jeremiah Wright.

Rev. Jeremiah Wright, has been structural. doggedly criticized in the media JoAnne Terrell, associate pastor in recent weeks regarding some of Greater Walters AME Zion, a of his sermons. predominately Black church in A multi-cultural and ecumeni- Auburn-Gresham, said a convercal delegation of nearly 100 reli- sation on race cannot be onegious leaders stood in Trinity’s sided or come from the “normapulpit in support of the dia- tive gaze of whiteness.” logue.

Racism in the eyes of Black is But Ann Marie Coleman, re- “the inability to acquire power,

REV. JOHN THOMAS, president of UCC, an organization of 5,700 churches across the U.S. and the parent denomination of Trinity is flanked by Trinity United Church of Christ pastor, Rev. Otis Moss III and Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ to urge for a broader discussion on race next month.

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money, authority and resources,” that are often held in the hands of whites, she contends. And since white people have seen America’s racial climate change over the years where Blacks head Fortune 500 companies and can run for president, they believe racism doesn’t exist, she added.

“Someone actually said to me that racism is not a theological issue… but it is,” said Terrell, who also teaches theology at Chicago Theological Seminar.

“It deeply pains the heart of God, and we should be having this conversation.”

The call for this sacred conversation came as the nation celebrated the 40th anniversary of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King’s assassination. It also came on the heels of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama impassioned speech last month rebuffing the politicized sermons of his former pastor. Obama’s speech too, cracked open the door for such a dialogue on race.

Wright’s remarks created a “painful reawakening” of the impact of race still in existence 40 years after King envisioned a promise land of racial justice and peace, said Rev. John Thomas, president of UCC, an organization of 5,700 churches across the U.S. UCC is the parent denomination of Trinity.

“The intersection of politics, religion and race has heightened

our awareness of how easy it is for our conversations about race to become anything but sacred,” he said.

Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ, added that the frustration heard in the sound bites of Wright’s speeches is not an isolated voice.

“I do think that Senator Obama is correct when he says this country has made important strides in confronting its racist past. But surely no one thinks that racism has been eradicated,” Kinnamon said.

Religious leaders said they are not trying to reignite the controversy over Wright’s remarks. Instead, they want to have an honest discussion on race not in a vacuum.

“What we are saying is to reduce the conversation to a contest between politicians is not having a healthy conversation…,” Thomas said, adding that the idea is to move beyond the narrow caricature and stereotypes.

Wright has been lampooned by media pundits for remarks he made regarding the September 11th attacks several years ago.

While media outlets played snippets of Wright’s sermons, the remarks were cast as racially divisive and anti-American.

However, Kinnamon called Wright “inspiring and biblically grounded.” He refuted media

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assertion of Trinity “as some kind of radical sect.”

“They are not a fringe group,” he countered. “They are part of the wider Christian community.”

Rev. Otis Moss III, Trinity’s new senior pastor, also defended Wright.

“One of the roles of the prophet (is) sometimes you offend,” he said, noting that Dr. King too was condemned for his remarks against the Vietnam War. “Dr. King made statements in 1967 that the greatest purveyor of violence was the American government (and) people were offended.”

Moss also laid into the press, for what he called violating Trinity’s sacred space in pursuit of a story. He said the press has harassed members to get comments as they are coming to church. Members of the media have sneaked into the sanctuary and used the church’s sick and shut-in lists calling around for comments.

“But that ends today,” Moss said, laying down ground rules for media access to the church.

Media outlets wanting to attend church or seek interviews must have written approval in advance. Approaching parishioners on church grounds is strictly prohibited.

“We respect your right to report the news. Please respect our right to worship God,” Moss explained.

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NEWS

Radio event encourages listeners to “Take A Loved One to the Doctor.”

By La Risa Lynch Approximately 20 people took advantage of radio disc jockey Tom Joyner’s annual “Take a Loved One to the Doctor” Day. The participants came to Access Community Health Network’s Grand Boulevard Family Health Center to get their blood pressure and blood glucose monitored. The effort was to increase the understanding of preventative health care within the Black community.

J. Anthony Brown, Joyner’s sideman, did a live simulcast from the center, located at 5401 S. Wentworth, to encourage listeners to think about not only their health, but a relative, sibling or loved one’s as well. Joyner’s nationally syndicated radio show reaches more than 8 million listeners in 115 markets. The event was hosted in six cities across the nation.

“Blacks are number one in terms of all illnesses — diabetes, glaucoma, hypertension, heart disease.

But also we are number one in terms of not taking care of these ailments,” Brown said after the broadcast.

As a diabetic and on a medical regime, Brown said there were things about the disease that he didn’t know. He said diabetics should ask their doctors about their A1C score, what is their total cholesterol and if their HDL is happy or LDL is lousy.

“I am a guy who can afford to go to the doctor, but when I go there I don’t ask these questions,” he said However, he said there are some simple healthy things that people can do themselves like eating right, exercising and having regular physicals. He hoped the broadcast would change people’s mindsets since many take better care of their

Cook County jail inmate back in custody after escaping from hospital

By J. Coyden Palmer A Chicago man who overpowered a jail guard at Stroger Hospital and escaped Tuesday morning was back in custody 12 hours later after police found him at a home on the South Side. Kirk Davis, 27, was taken to Stroger Hospital on April 8th so he could be treated for cancer. At some point between the registration process and treatment, Davis’ shackles were removed and that’s when he attacked the guard and escaped on foot, running to an awaiting silver Jeep Liberty, said Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.

Davis was in custody after allegedly robbing an Orland Park Home Depot and a Crestwood Family Dollar store last month. He was

Kirk Davis being held on $160,000 bond.

“We believe this inmate had some help and we are currently investigating if others need to be charged in this crime,” Dart said.

Davis was found at a second-floor apartment in the 7100 block of South Langley. Ironically that’s just two blocks away from a Chicago Police station. He was apprehended by members of the United States The Chicago Crusader

Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and Cook County Sheriff’s deputies. In addition to escape charges, Dart said Davis also faces charges of battery against the officer he attacked.

That officer had to be admitted to the hospital.

Police say in the apartment they recovered lots of Davis’ hair. When he was transported to the hospital, Davis’ hair was in corn rows, but he had shaved his head into a crew-cut style when he was found hiding in a closet in the apartment, according to Dart. He had also shaved off all of his facial hair, removed his handcuffs and shackles and changed out of his jail-issued clothing.

Four other people inside the apartment were also taken into custody. Earlier in the day, Davis’ mother and sister were taken into custody and questioned after the escape vehicle was found at their home. At The Crusader deadline it was not known what role if any they had played in Davis’ escape. Dart explained that the inmate has an aggressive form of cancer and that led to the motive for his escape.

“He indicated that he just wanted to spend time with his family in what could be his last months,” Dart said.

“We do have an ongoing problem with medical staff who wish to have people unshackled,” Dart said. “I’d rather not have these people ever leave the jail.

We’re investigating where we had a breakdown and there will be people who will pay consequences for that,” Dart said. “We are responsible not just for the protection and safety of those in our custody, but also for the safety and well-being of the public.”

cars, than they do of their own bodies.

“If you have something that you’ve been scratching, that’s oozing or got a scab on it for a year, you need to go to the doctor,” Brown quipped in all seriousness.

Although “Take a Loved One to the Doctor’ began in 2002, this was Access Community Health Network’s Grand Boulevard Family Health Center’s first time hosting the event. While Dr. Michele Walker, a family medical doctor and lead physician with Access, said the turn out was low, she hoped the event got people to think of Access as their primary health provider.

Access in partnership with the University of Chicago Medical center offers medical care for the uninsured and low-income workers on a sliding scale. She said the working poor is in “survival mode” wondering how they are going to put food on the table and health care is on the back burner. Access can be that stopgap by offering annual check ups, she explained.

Walker said the biggest challenge is to get people information on diabetes and HIV so they can be proactive and not chase behind these diseases.

Walker said, “it is senseless” to hear about young Black men dying from diabetes and heart problems “because they didn’t go to the doctor.”

J . A NT H O N Y B R O W N, c o - h o s t o f t h e T o m J o y n e r M o r n i n g S h o w , ” s ha r e s a l a u g h w i t h D r . M i c h e l e W a l k e r , o f A c c e s s C o m m u n i t y H ea l t h N et w o rk ’ s G ra n d B o u l e v a r d F a m i l y H e a l t h C e n te r , d u r i n g t h e s i m u l c a s t o f t h e s h o w ’ s s i x t h a n n u a l “ T a k e a Loved one to the Doctor Day.” The annual event is to remove health disparities in the Black community while promoting access to preventative health care. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Zeiger Photography)

A CLIENT OF Access Community Health Network’s Grand Boulevard Family Health Center partakes in several free screenings during the annual “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day,” sponsored by radio personality Tom Joyner. The event offered a rapid HIV test and screenings for blood pressure and glucose. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Zeiger Photography)

Advocate for the “wrongfully . . .

(Continued from page 1) Born in Chicago in 1925, Pincham grew up in Alabama, where the injustices of segregation and Jim Crow shaped his philosophy of “fighting for the underdog, even when it was not a popular cause,” the younger Pincham said.

“He was very committed to the fundamental idea of fairness,” he added. “His sense of fairness and justice was pretty much immutable.”

For starry-eyed attorneys who just got their jurisprudence, Pincham was a sage or godfather. Attorney Andre Grant counted himself among those who graduated from the “Pincham School of Law.” Pincham instilled in Grant that the law should be used as a social engineer to change society. Also, the law is more than just a profession but a calling to service, Grant said.

“I learned from Pincham to use the law as a way to fight for your people and sometimes you are going to find the law in conflict with justice,” he added.

However Grant recalled a poignant meeting with Pincham in 1995. Pincham was trying a case in night court when he told the budding attorney to sit down at the

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counsel table and act as his cocounsel. Grant said he just wanted to observe Pincham in action.

“I said, ‘Judge I don’t know anything about this case,’ but he gave me the police report and said start reading,” Grant recalled. “Then he told me shut-up and don’t say anything, just keep your eye on the judge. And I’ve been with justice Pincham ever since.”

Attorney James Montgomery, 76, also recalled Pincham’s legal prowess. Montgomery tried cases with Pincham in the late 60’s and early 70’s. The two met 51 years ago while living in the same Park Manor apartment building. Pincham mentored a then young Montgomery over the breakfast table, often giving him opportunities to work on cases with him.

But his defense skills shown through when Pincham shepherded a team of lawyers in defending several West Side activists accused of exciting riots after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination.

“He had a unique ability to collect all the facts to a particular criminal case … create a theory of defense that was a winner even if there was no defense,” Montgomery added.

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from him, and it has served me well as a lawyer over these years.”

Additionally, Pincham’s work on high profile cases exposed abuses within the criminal justice system.

Because of that, reforms like videotaping confessions soon followed, Montgomery noted.

Rev. Harold Bailey called Pincham a man ahead of his time. He sparked a movement to educate exoffenders — something Bailey described as unorthodox at the time.

As a judge in the criminal courts building on 26th and California, Pincham was troubled by all the Black male high school dropouts filtering through his courtroom.

Pincham charged Bailey, a thenyoung probation officer, to do “whatever it takes to make a difference in the lives of these people filtering through this system.”

In 1978, Probation Challenge began. Before moving to Olive-Harvey College, the program, which teaches GED classes and electronics, was housed in Pincham’s court and jury rooms.

“We were the first ever to educate … ex-offenders,” Bailey said.

“Judge Pincham was the catalyst for all of this. We have lost a giant of a man who was fearless in battle.”

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

STOP THE MADNESS! It has happened again! For the second weekend in a row, two African American youth have been murdered. This brings the total of CPS students killed to 23 for the school year! This is an incredible travesty, one that, apparently, will be very difficult to offset.

Recently, a major rally was hosted downtown to protest two murders and to demand a stop to them. Yet just a week later, two more promising young Black men had their lives snuffed out! Just what is going on, and how can the Black community get a handle on this very vexing problem?

Black people are losing their lives in wars abroad in Afghanistan and Iraq. And others have lost their lives at the hands of policemen. Yet what can we say about the ongoing slaughter of Black youth by other Black youth? It is ironic that in this season of the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who lost his life trying to highlight the injustices toward Blacks and others not ensconced in the American power structure, that four Black youth would die within two weeks of each other at the hands of other Blacks! What would Dr. King say about this?

It is time that something is done about the ongoing issue of Black on Black murder. It is apparent that, at this time, those who are responsible for this state of affairs have turned a deaf ear to the pain they are causing by their murderous actions. They are not listening.

This problem is more ominous than it appears to be on the surface. As bad as murder is, and especially the murder of youth, it is even more chilling to consider the fact that a whole generation of young Black males are growing up with the expectation that they will not grow up! In other words, there is a dank cloud of fatalism evident among many youth who do not expect to live long. They have a “day – to – day” mentality, which may be why young Black (and Hispanic) males are increasingly found to be illiterate and without skills to get and hold legitimate employment.

The devaluation of life among this cohort is arguably one of the biggest reasons that so many of them are caught up in circumstances that cut their lives short. And one of the most egregious consequences of this scenario is that youth who do not fit the fatalist profile are often caught in the crossfire; this means that our youth who are poised to make contributions to the community are actually being mowed down by those who don’t care about their own futures, let alone, the future of the Black community.

We can talk all day about the causes of this situation, but it won’t make one bit of difference unless something is actually done about it. One way to begin to fight is to mount a major public relations campaign against the violence. The Black media should rise up in concert to send the message that these anarchic individuals are traitors to the community, and that a bad apple can spoil the whole bunch. Along with this strategy, we must ensure that young people have legitimate education and job opportunities, so that there will be an incentive for those on the borderline to leave their decadent lifestyles behind. These strategies, though no panaceas, can at least begin a major ongoing dialog at the level where it will be effective: on the streets. Let’s stop the madness! A luta continua…

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR How to Win the White House in November 2008 Dear Editor, As you know, Secretary of HUD Alphonso Jackson resigned this morning. Given the signficance of this resignation, you may have interest in doing a story on the international outrage that has ensued as a result of Mr. Jackson’s conduct, particularly with respect to post Katrina New Orleans.

Currently, under the direction of HUD, 4,800 units of public housing in New Orleans is being demolished. This is occurring despite widespread international and domestic concern over corruption and self-dealing on the part of Secretary Jackson.

The gravity of the housing crisis in New Orleans - i.e., homeless numbers in the city have doubled since Katrina and rents have astronomically increased - in addition to the concerns over corruption have led UN bodies, as well as international human rights and housing rights NGOs and activists to issue press statements and begin organizing around the demolitions taking place in New Orleans.

For instance:

On February 29, the UN Special Rapporteur on Housing and Independent Expert of Minority Issues issued a joint press statement expressing serious concern over the process leading to the demolitions in New Orleans and calling for a halt to the ongoing demolitions. The joint statement followed a private communication on December 17, 2007 by the UN Independent Experts to the U.S. government. The joint statement, with its international pressure, was so damaging to the demolition efforts that Senator David Vitter immediately responded with a press statement of his own.

Then on March 7, 2008, the UN Committee on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, in its Concluding Remarks to the U.S. government’s official report, noted its concern over the demolitions in New Orleans and their impact.

The Committee wrote: “The Committee ...remains concerned about the disparate impact this natural disaster continues to have on low income African American residents ...” Once again Senator David Vitter immediately responded to this international concern.

Additionally, later this week post Katrina New Orleans will be offi-

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cially adopted as a site of the international Zero Evictions Campaign (www.inhabitants.eng). To this end, international housing rights and human rights groups representing 100 countries will begin advocating to U.S. embas sies around the world and making statements in international (Continued on page 7)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

The French African Diaspora Chamber of Commerce

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist I am proud to inform all of you that we have just reached a new milestone toward the empowerment of people of African descent.

On May 7, 2008, we will kick off the latest affiliate of the Na-

Harry C. Alford tional Black Chamber of Commerce. The French African Diaspora Chamber of Commerce is being established to provide organization and a progressive mission toward the economic empowerment of Blacks living in France. Also, it will be a “con-

necting piece” for all people who have a linkage to Francophone African nations (former French colonies). Residents of Haiti, Mali, Senegal, Martinique, Niger, Cote D’Ivoire, etc. now have a common source for business matters.

This is the brainchild of Patrick Lozes and his partners. They responded to the riots of 2005 in France by searching for an answer to the economic disparity that caused this outburst from the Black French communities throughout their nation. They made various visits to England and the United States and met with various organizations. Their conclusion was a need to emulate the NBCC model. After visiting with him and others and reading their research we became equally motivated. Thus, representatives of the NBCC will be traveling to Paris to officially join in the introduction of this new chamber to the world. It is going to make a big difference not just for France but for all of us. The Diaspora is only as strong as its weakest link.

Some of the first objectives will be establishing a strong network of business communication. We need at least 5 good Black-owned newspapers in France. Currently, they have none. Likewise, there are no Black-owned radio sta-

tions and no Black-owned broadcasting companies. It may be wise to encourage American entities in these industries to expand to France via partnerships with French entrepreneurs. Once we establish a good communication scheme, the Black residents in this nation can be united in thought and business relationships. That has certainly been a strong point in the development of Black wealth and entrepreneurship in the United States.

Capital for business investing is indeed elusive there, more so than here. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund should stop flushing good money down the bureaucratic “toilet” and provide money pools for viable business start ups that are, indeed, job enhancing and transparent. That is what’s missing throughout most of the Diaspora – teaching people how to fish as opposed to handing them a fish.

The FADCC will be responsible for tracking and developing such activity in France and the nations it is linked with from the Colonial Period.

Most Black French citizens are one or two generations removed from Africa. There are many retail shops in the Black communities of France but they are mostly owned by Asians and Arabs. Like

the U.S., business ownership is lacking and must be addressed by the 8 million Blacks living in France. Developing businesses and supporting these businesses as we identify them and market them for the sake of recycling the Black dollar or in this case the Black Euro. The Black beauty and hair care business is gigantic.

There are barber shops, beauty salons and stores on every retail block. Their ideal in beauty is the African American female. I certainly agree with that. The trouble is they don’t own the stores nor make the supplies.

There are over a million Blacks living in the United States whose roots are French speaking nations. You are all encouraged to link up with the Chamber network as the technical support for business interaction will become greatly increased during the next few years. Doing business in Africa has just become easier.

Another good example is already in place. One of the Board Members of the FADCC is putting offices in Mali, Togo, Benin, Niger, Cote D’Ivoire and Senegal. These offices are used for French Blacks to transfer money home to their families (remittances). His firm charges less than half the rate of Western Union.

Also, frequent customers will

build credit lines with his company and can apply for micro enterprise loans for business starts in the Mother Land. This is going to be real big for the development of African villages and towns. His business plan calls for the expansion of this financial enterprise into the United States in late 2009. Billions of dollars in remittances go to Africa from those now living in western nations.

We should totally manage our own funds.

The potential is truly without limits. This has been the missing link within the Diaspora and for the eventual development of Africa. It is quite similar to the Chinese Model.

I don’t care where you go in this world there is a China town or a business organization of descendents of China. They organize, interact and do business with one another. They are self sufficient and, in fact, are financially independent and free. We Africans can do this also. The stronger we get, the stronger Africa will be.

This isn’t romantic. It is about freedom, independence and our future.

Harry Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Website: www.nationalbcc.org

End the Stigma of HIV/AIDS

By Earvin “Magic” Johnson NNPA Special Commentary When I was diagnosed with HIV more than 16 years ago, my wife, Cookie, and I visited Elizabeth Glaser, a mother and AIDS advocate who contracted the virus through a blood transfusion while giving birth to her daughter.

Before she lost her courageous battle with AIDS in 1994, Elizabeth was an invaluable resource to us. Eventually, she asked me to become the face of the disease and to work to reduce the misperceptions around HIV/AIDS. I started the Magic Johnson Foundation in 1991 to raise funds for community-based organizations dealing with HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs. Over the years our work has expanded. However, HIV/AIDS continues to be a core focus as the epidemic continues to grow.

Today, I stand with millions of Americans and others from around the world, whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS. While advances have been made, HIV/AIDS is still one of the greatest challenges facing our

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson world—it knows no names, race, nationality, sexuality, religion or politics.

Last week the CDC released its 2006 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report which reported that more than one million people in the U.S. are living with HIV/AIDS. These numbers represent the stark reality that there is still much to be done to slow the rate of new infections.

The African-American community in particular, is the hardest hit. Although African-Americans make up only 13 percent of the population, they account for almost half of the estimated number of HIV/AIDS cases diagnosed in 2006. As alarming as the numbers are for all AfricanAmericans, they are even more shocking for African-American women. A resounding 64 percent

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of all women living with HIV/AIDS in 2005 were Black. Further, another harsh reality is that HIV is the leading cause of death among Black women (including African-American women) aged 25-34 years.

The first and arguably the most critical step is to get tested. There are many free HIV testing resources available. But we must face the fact that the strongest barrier to getting tested is often our own fears.

What we should be more afraid of is being HIV positive and not knowing it. Getting tested and staying (or returning) for the results is the only way we can treat the infection and stop its spread throughout our community.

In 2006, I launched the “I Stand With Magic” program, part of the “Campaign to End Black AIDS,” in partnership with Abbott, a global health care company. “I Stand With Magic” seeks to reduce the stigma of HIV in the African-American community, increase awareness of testing, prevention and treatment and, ultimately, reduce the rate of new HIV infections among AfricanAmericans.

Knowing your status is the first

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step in fighting this disease.

That’s one reason why the Magic Johnson Foundation, in partnership with local communities, our AHF Magic Johnson Healthcare Centers and partners such as Abbott, provides free and confidential HIV testing.

Still, it’s up to each of you to also do your part – get tested and learn your results.

Isn’t it time that we agree that enough is enough? Let’s bring attention back to this growing crisis and empower our community to take a stand and fight back. Let’s increase our collective efforts to work together, share our stories and fight this disease. We have the opportunity to save lives.

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

By Maurice A. Clayton

CRISIS OF THE NEGRO News Week in Review INTELLECTUAL REVISITED ( D r . C o nr a d W o r r i l l i s t h e National Chairman of the Nat i o n a l B l a c k U n i t e d F r o nt ( N B U F ) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a st 71st Str eet, Chicago, Illinois, 6 0 6 4 9 , 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 0 9 0 0 , Fa x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a i l : n b u fchic@sbcglo bal.net, Web site: nbufront.org) One of our great ancestors, Harold Cruse wrote a book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual which was published in 1967, at the height of the Black Power Movement. This insightful

Dr. Conrad Worrill book stirred up a spirited conversation in the African Liberation Movement. That conversation revolves around the weaknesses of our movement, the direction of our movement, and inability of some of the leaders and thinkers of our movement to understand what Brother Cruse calls “The Great American Ideal.”

This problem continues to linger with us today.

Brother Cruse spent most of his activist and organizing days in Harlem, New York from the 1940s until he accepted a professorship at the University of Michigan and helped develop their Black Studies Program in 1967. In Harlem, Brother Cruse was an active participant in most of the major organizing activities that swept through New York for over twenty years. The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual is a summation of those experiences as it related to the literature and history of the African 6

Liberation Movement.

This year, 2008 marks the forty-first year of the publication of The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual. Its importance to our movement has still not received the attention it deserves, primarily because Brother Cruse was so honest in his criticisms of our movement and many of its well-known leaders. Therefore, the book was blocked in many circles from receiving the kind of legitimacy its substance deserved.

However, a small group of scholar/activists have discussed and debated Brother Cruse’s ideas during this thirty-nine year period and have organized study groups form time to time that have aided in understanding the ideas that Cruse presents in his book.

When we use the term intellectual we are talking about people who struggle around ideas— writers, poets, scholars, researchers, teachers, students, and activists. Intellectuals are people who grapple with ideas and who function in the cultural, political, educational, and economic domains of the society. As Dr. Anderson Thompson always says, “Ideas are weapons of war.”

With this definition, let us review briefly some of the ideas and concepts that Brother Cruse presented in The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual. One of the major points Cruse makes is the African American intellectuals are pathological in their approach to the choices available to them. It is Cruse’s observation that they appear to adopt the values of the dominant group, which he describes as the white Anglo Saxon Protestant.

It was in the first chapter of The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual that Cruse raised this question of the problem of identity of the African in America people. The question of our identity still remains a fundamental problem with the African in America Community today.

There is a tendency in the African in America Community to identify with, emulate, and support other races and ethnic groups at the expense of our own race.

Cruse illustrated this in his

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book when he described the following: “In 1940, as one of my first acts in the pursuit of becoming a more social being, I joined a YMCA amateur drama group in Harlem. I wanted to learn about theater so I became a stage technician— meaning a handyman for all backstage chores. But the first thing about this drama group that struck me as highly curious was the fact that all the members were overwhelmingly in favor of doing white plays with Negro casts.”

Cruse continued on this point.

“I wondered why and very naively expressed my sentiments about it. The replies that I got clearly indicated these amateur actors were not very favorable to the play about Negro life, although they would not plainly say so. Despite the fact that this question of identity was first presented to me within the context of the program of a small, insignificant amateur drama group, its implications ranged far beyond.”

Another problem Cruse addresses is that the African in America intellectual’s conceptualization of our condition is not based on the ethnic reality of America. The American Ideal espouses one set of principles through the Constitution, but the basis of reality of this society is founded on ethnic and religious pluralism not individualism, according to Brother Cruse.

From the point of view of Brother Cruse, the African in America intellectual is not accepted by whites and does not identify with their own racial group. Cruse concludes that the crisis of the African in America intellectual is an identity crisis and misunderstanding of the false postulation of the American Ideal.

For Brother Cruse, the crisis was whether the African in America intellectual will accept the challenge of being the spokesman or spokeswoman of the African in America masses in terms of setting guidelines for our movement and of understanding the issues of our race, making proper analyses, and proceeding to help build our movement. This is still the crisis we face today.

Firstly, the Sun-Times on April 4 on the front page rallied around the notification of the national writing test in all the states how big city 8th graders stack up on a 300 point scale. It has been realized that Chicago students post gains, rank 4th, highest of 10 big cities; Illinois kids place 7th among 45 with that all that being said on the front, 2nd and 3rd pages. I’m glad that my daughters played their part n raising the

have defense he said he meant no harm. He said he wanted to have a fireside chat according to Fulton Superior Marvin Arrington.

With all above said and done the bad economy is said could empty U.S. prisons. The possibility of tens of thousands of convicts—some violent—may be released to save money. Providence, R.I. sent out the first cry and lawmakers from California to Kentucky are trying to save money

Maurice A. Clayton point spread to 146 in District 299. That all being said…

On that same front page, pushed down onto the corner of that same front page, he was captioned as “champion of the underdog” dead at 82-years-old.

Retired Appellate Court Judge R. Eugene Pincham, Sr. I met him when he was a trial lawyer in the old court building where I was a Cook County Deputy Sheriff assigned to secure prisoners in the 1960s at 26th and California Avenue. I do remember that each time I arrived at his court he would take recess and meet in his chambers and just talk while other friends would arrive and we would gab about any and everything. He will be truly missed.

God bless him and our deepest regards to the family.

Well if you missed it: A Black Judge admitted he was wrong when he ordered all the whites out of his court room so he could deliver a stern lecture to Black defendants, he said he wanted to

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with potentially dangerous budget cutting proposal: releasing high numbers of prisoners. It was understood that there were risk involved but they say that there is no other choice because of the economic crunch. “If we don’t find a way to better manage the population at the state prisons.

Eight states are considering sending some prisoners to rehab instead of prison. It has been said that millions has been spent in California and Kentucky alone.

Black communities will be hit the hardest because it is truly understood that the majority of the prison population area of color.

Necessity is the mother of all invention or social change because of misuse of taxes. Just remember what the weather did to us this past winter when state and local funds were spent in proportion to the weather turned upside down.

Will they remember what is happening now, it will only get worse.

May God bless us all.

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By Ima Gontellit D iscla imer: The fo llo wing co lumn is a gossip column. We ask t h a t i t e m s c o n ta i n e d h e r e i n b e judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documente d f a c t s g a t h e r e d b y th e n e w s gathering personnel of this publicatio n. All sourc es submitting i t e m s t o T H E C H A T T ER B O X are confidential.

GOODBYE TO THE JUDGE Ima is gonna miss Eugene Pincham. He was ‘bout the only Negro in town who could make a white man pee on himself.

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this gun violence going on in the town. It’s good to know we are not alone out there. Pfleger channeled his inner Martin Luther King, Daley channeled his inner Malcolm X and the Elvis-loving governor channeled his inner Paul Robeson and spoke to the ‘souls of young Black folk’ who are under constant threat of being gunned down on their school campus. Next thing you know the three of them will be leading the reparations movement. This is so sad.

-ImaWHAT WOULD JESUS DO?

bible say there is no peace for the wicked? It won’t go away until America goes away. This is a violent nation that is breeding violent babies in a violent culture designed to perpetuate what else —- violence. In a secret meeting they had to discuss what Jesus would do about the matter, we’re told the only solution they could come up with is praying for three or four days and going without fried chicken and those biscuits they like to eat. Next time they want some tithe money, maybe we ought to tell them to pray about it. Just keep on praying and Jesus will come through for you. Somebody ought to get a ship and push all of them on board —- including Meeks — and them back to Nigeria. These Negroes are sick.

Ima hears our Black preachers have a solution to stopping this wave of youth violence in the town—get on their knees and pray about it. Forget organizing, forget going up in these homes and dealing with these wayward young people, forget summer jobs and increased after school activities. Forget opening the doors of their churches to kids caught up in gangs. Forget making their sanctuaries as safe havens. Forget all those faith-based dollars they done took from Bush and the state. Their answer is to get down on their knees and pray that the violence will go away. Didn’t the

Congratulations to Beyonce on her wedding to Jay-Z. Now that she’s ‘legal’ maybe she will stop letting her daddy pimp her out across the globe. That gal has talent and looks so there was no need for her daddy to turn her into a celebrity ho’ in the first place. In a few years when every thang drops and her husband lays a few baby camels on her, she will

(Continued from page 1) Citing a report done by the Pew Research Foundation, noting that 1 out of 100 adults and 1 in 9 young African American men are in our nation’s prisons and jails, Davis commended President Bush for signing this legislation that will help people with criminal backgrounds get back on their feet and as a result positively impact the lives of their families and communities. He said, “I am pleased to have been the chief sponsor of the Second Chance Act of 2007. I commend President Bush for his support of this necessary legislation. It is estimated that 95% of the 2.2 million people currently incarcerated will eventually be released back to neighborhoods and communities across the nation. This Act will help many individuals who are trying to reintegrate back into society become productive citizens.”

Davis also worked side by side with a bi-partisan team of Congressmen and Senators including; Senator Joseph Biden, chief sponsor in the U. S. Senate, Senator Sam Brownback, former Congressman Rob Portman, Congressman Bobby Scott, Congressman Chris Cannon, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones,

and Congressman John Conyers.

The Second Chance Act of 2007 was first introduced 5 years ago and reintroduced every session. Davis credits a committed and dedicated national and local coalition as the reason why the legislation has finally passed and signed by the President. The need for serious national policy change in the area of prisoner re-entry was made known to Congressman Davis by his 7th Congressional District advisory committee on Ex-offenders, led by

Dennis Deer and George Williams. Davis noted that in Illinois alone, over 33,000 individuals are on parole, citing a report by the Illinois Department of Corrections as of March 31, 2008.

Davis said, “It’s amazing what can be done when average citizens, experts and stakeholders join forces to make social change.” A partial list of organizations include: Coalition of Criminal Justice and Advocacy Groups.

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-ImaTHREE BLACK LEADERS Just when you thought Black Chicago had run out of leaders here comes three more—and this time they actually have some power. Who might that be: Mike Pfleger, Richard Daley and Rod Blagojevich. Apparently all of the real African American heroes in the hood were over at Trinity trying to protect Jeremiah Wright when the new Black leaders stepped in and organized hundreds of Black kids to protest all

-ImaHO or HOUSEWIFE

Congressman Davis’ landmark . . .

I L L I NOI S DEPARTM ENT OF CORRECTI ONS Adult and Juvenile Parole Population by Race, Gender and Veteran Status March 31, 2008

Race White African American Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Total

Adult Number Percent 9,811 29.6% 20,423 61.6% 2,781 8.4% 79 0.2% 41 0.1% 33,135 100.0%

Juvenile Number Percent 702 34.3% 1,114 54.5% 222 10.9% 4 0.2% 2 0.1% 2,044 100.0%

Veter an Status Veteran Non-veteran Unknown Total

Number Percent 591 1.8% 10,601 32.0% 21,943 66.2% 33,135 100.0%

Number Percent -

Gender Male Female Total

Number Percent 29,598 89.3% 3,537 10.7% 33,135 100.0%

Number Percent 1,858 90.9% 186 9.1% 2,044 100.0%

probably regret her business decision to base her entire persona on her bootie. Here’s to black on black love.

-ImaHE CAN’T WAIT

We hear one state senator is openly telling people he is going to take Bobby Rush’s place in the U.S. House of Representatives— and some folk say Ald. Toni Preckwinkle is behind it. Now everybody knows the former Panther didn’t get along too well with the council members of the 4th, 2nd and 5th wards—-but would she do that while the man is recovering from cancer surgery? Ima went to Moo & Oink on 83rd Street to get some beef tongue and overhead a man reminding another man, who was holding a bag of pork rinds, about how Rush took on an ailing and old Charlie Hayes without getting the proper approval from folk in the town. So maybe what’s good for the goose is good for the gander? Anyway, this state senator has been chomping at the bit to become a big time politician. The saddest part of it all is he is so ineffective and clueless on most political issues—but he wears a suit well. And, of course that is something.

-ImaPHOTO FINISH There’s a picture floating around of a beloved community

individual in a compromising position. It ain’t nothing nice.

Hopefully, it won’t wind up in the Sun-Times.

-ImaRANDOM FACT

Moonshine is a common term for home-distilled alcohol, especially in places where this production is illegal. The name is often assumed to be derived from the fact that moonshine producers and smugglers would often work at night (i.e. under the light of the moon) to avoid arrest for producing illegal liquor.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) press that the U.S. government address or, alternatively, at the respect the housing rights of Kat- number below. rina survivors and halt the demoSincerely, litions.

Finally, the UN Advisory Tiffany M. Gardner, Esq. Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) has likewise expressed concern over the demolitions.

Tiffany M. Gardner, Esq. An official request was submitted L e gal and Katrina Program to the AGFE, which may lead to Director a formal visit and fact-finding N E S R I N a t i o n a l E conomic mission to New Orleans by this a n d S o c i a l R i g h t s I nitiative body.

9 0 J o h n S t r e e t , S uite 308 This is just a sampling of the inN e w Y o r k , N Y 10038 ternational growing concern over t e l : 2 1 2 2 5 3 -1771 the demolitions in post Katrina f a x : 2 1 2 3 8 5 -6124 New Orleans and doesn’t include other events, such as the protest http://www.nesri.org at the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia that demanded that the U.S. government respect the The National Economic and housing rights of Katrina surSocial Rights Initiative (NESRI) vivors. promotes a cultural and political If you are interested in writing commitment to a human rights about the international reaction vision for the United States that to Secretary Jackson and, in parensures dignity and access to the ticular, the demolitions in New basic resources needed for human Orleans, I’m happy to provide development and civic participamore information. Please feel tion. free to contact me at this email Saturday, April 12, 2008

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WORLD RECORD PARMIG I A N O R EG G I A N O E VE N T AT WHOLE FOODS: On Saturday, April 12th, at 2 pm, make plans to join Whole Food Market’s cheesemongers in their specialty department as Whole Foods Market is going to attempt to set a Guinness World Record.

At that time their 269 stores are all going to be “cracking open” 85-pound, 24-month-age wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese at the same time. If they are successful, this feat may just go down in cheese history! After the event concludes be sure to enjoy the fruits of their labor as they will be sampling fine Italian fare, including wines, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and more! Admission is Complimentary!

S UR E L Y H E ’ S A B L E T O CARRY YOU THROUGH: On Saturday, April 12, at Whitney M. Young High School, there will be a tribute to gospel music legends past and present, ”Surely H e ’s A b l e t o C a r r y Y o u Through,” featuring 18 vocalists from churches throughout Chicago. With songs interlaced with narration and dance, this performance aims to raise local HIV/AIDS awareness while raising funds for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and Vital Bridges. Doors open at 6:30 pm and performances begin at 7 pm.

Tickets are $25 - General Admission, and $20 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available for purchase at Theater Mania; Sparrow Flight Productions; New Sound Gospel, 10723 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL, 773-785-8001; Betty Jo’s Gift Shop, 1521 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview, IL, 708345-8385; and Shurle Hair Salon, 302 S. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 630-679-1129.

For further information please call 630-312-8235.

HYDE PARK ART CENTER EVENTS: On April 12, at 7pm, The Hyde Park Art Center hosts its Spring Gala honoring Charles Benton. Dress is “imaginative black tie.” Complimentary valet parking is available. The gala will be held at 688 N. Milwaukee Avenue. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 773-324-5520. On Apr il 13, from 1 pm - 4 pm the Hyde Park Art Center invites you to Second Sundays to enjoy an afternoon of art activities and performances for kids of all ages. Come explore your creativity! Free. Second Sundays take place at the Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago. Call 773324-5520 or visit http://www.hydeparkart.org for more information.

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NAACP / WIN BENEFIT TEA: The Women In NAACP (WIN) – Chicago Southside Branch will host the 68th Annual Benefit Tea on Sunday, April 13, at The Prince Hall Masonic temple, 809 E. 42nd Place, from 3 pm to 6 pm. For more information, call Angela M. Scott, WIN Chairperson, at 773-651-5795.

REDWOOD CREEK WINES’ CAMPFIRE CLASSIC COOKOFF: Who will be named the nation’s best outdoor chef in Redwood Creek Wines’ Campfire Classic cook-off? You can submit your original campfire recipe online through April 15th at http://www.RedwoodCreek.com/Camp fire. The top five finalists will cook-off for the chance to receive the $10,000 grand prize and $5,000 donation to the national park of their choice. Celebrity Chef Bob Blumer of the Food Network will judge. Four regional cook-offs, in Fort Worth, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and Chicago, will determine the five contestants who will compete in the National Finals held in New York City on June 26th. To enter, visit http://www.RedwoodCreek.com/Campfire for a list of rules and entry details. For more information, please contact Rachel Chadderdon at 212-679-6600 ext. 258, or at rchadderdon@hunterpr.com.

NATIONAL START! WALKING DAY: Celebrate National Start! Walking Day. The Chicago Park District is partnering with the American Heart Association for National Start! Wal king Day on Wednesday, April 16.

Staff at seven citywide parks will lead one-mile walks with seniors in the morning and children in the afternoon as part of an effort to help Chicagoans adopt a healthy lifestyle through exercise.

The event is open to the public.

Community members are welcome to walk at the selected sites during regular park hours that day and measure their progress using the route markers along the path. Walking is the easiest, most convenient form of activity. It can also help reduce risk of heart disease. More information on National Start! Walking Day is available at www.chicagoparkdistrict.org. You can also call ReGina Hayes, 312-746-5962 or Michele Jones, 312-742-4790.

LUPUS WALKATHON: “The Alliance for Lupus Research” will host a complimentary Kick-Off Luncheon for the upcoming Chicago Walk with Us to Cure Lupus walkathon. The Kick-Off Luncheon will take place from 12 pm-1:30 pm on Wednesday April 16, at the Crowne Plaza

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Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. For more information or reservations, please contact Joan Pendleton at 847 784-6241 or at jpendleton@lupusresearch.org.

You can also visit www.lupusresearch.org.

AUTHOR DaShaun “Jiwe” Morris AT BORDERS BOOKSTORE: On Wednesday, Apr il

16, at 7:30 pm, Dashaun “Jiwe” Morris will discuss and sign his The War of the new memoir, “T B l o o d s i n M y V ei ns : A S t r e et Soldiers March Towar ds Redemption,” at Borders, 2210 W. 95th Street in Chicago. In this haunting, violent memoir, Morris takes us through an American childhood turned grotesquely inside out. In the fourth grade, he

loses his first friend in a drive-by shooting. By high school he is the man, a champion on the football field by day and a reputable banger on his ‘hood turf by night.

Living the life of a gang banger, Morris does it all — drug dealing, jacking, and continuing the aimless war with rival gang members — almost opening fire one night (Continued on page 16)

P A P P A S H O N O R S D ’ W A Y N E L O NZ O F O R H I S A P P A R E L DE S I G N S — C o o k C o u n t y Treasurer Maria Pappas presents a Certificate of Excellence to D’wayne Lonzo for his apparel d esigns cre ate d for the Af ric an Am eri can c om munit y. Gr eet ing Lonz o i n he r d owntown Chi ca go offic e, P appas sa id Lonzo’s work at D. Re gali on Chica go’ s South Si de e nri ches Chicagoland economically and culturally.

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your property’s basis in a safe place.

Once upon a time, not sot many years ago, an individual could deduct casualty losses on a tax return, limited only by $100 per occurrence. Tax rates were higher, so Uncle Sam shared the loss. *** No more. Today, you can still deduct casualty losses, but only to the extent that they exceed 10 percent of adjusted gross income, less that same $100 per occurrence, less insurance payout. *** You can’t really depend on tax deductions to protect you any more. It’s smarter to beef up your insurance coverage to reflect more accurately the value of your home and everything in it.

Milton E. Moses

*** What do you own, what do you need to protect? Talk it over with the insurance folks at Community Insurance Center, 526 East 87th Street, and your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962. For more information about the services we provide, call (773) 651-6200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.

*** Smarter yet, arm yourself with an up-to-date household inventory that’s kept somewhere safe outside the home. Today’s camcorders make it easy to photograph your belongings while describing them verbally. Open cabinets and drawers to display everything. *** Be sure to keep sales receipts, appraisals and other records of BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

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Divine Chocolate: Being in the fair trade business has never tasted so sweet With Success in UK and Europe, Divine Chocolate’s Message Of Social Enterprise Begins To Takes Root in the US

late brand. In addition to creating decadent Fair Trade chocolate, Divine¹s unique business mission is to improve the livelihood of small-scale cocoa farmers in Ghana. Recognized internationally as a leading social enter-

Many arbiters of trend are predicting that FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED could be the NEW GREEN (only better).

prise, (including being named Best Social Enterprise in the UK) this innovative company is significantly owned by the farmers of Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Cooperative in West Africa.

In fact, according to a recent report by Trans Fair US, the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States, Fair Trade continues to emerge as a leading trend within the Natural Products industry. With overall distribution in more than 45,000 supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and online retail outlets, Fair Trade Certified increasingly means big business for innovative brands and visionary marketers.

One such brand is Divine Chocolate, the world’s first farmer owned Fair Trade choco-

T H E F A R M E R S ’ O W N E R S H I P s t a k e in D i v in e C h o c o l a t e means that Kuapa KoKoo has a meaningful input into decisions about how Divine is produced and sold.

THE SUCCESS OF Divine means that farmers have a secure source of Fair Trade income that continues to grow year after year.

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EDUCATION

D’Estee, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Host Jabberwock 2008!

The Chicago Alumnae Chapter presents their biennial scholarship fundraiser

D’Estee, Inc. and the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host Jabberwock 2008, Club Delta: A Party with a Purpose, on Friday, April 18th from 7pm-Midnight at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive in Chicago. The scholarship fundraiser is the must attend social event of the season. Tickets are $75.00 and available by calling the ticket hotline, 773-7514441.

Jabberwock 2008, spearheaded

by Ramona Milam and Ayana Hubbard, chair and co-chair respectively, along with a dynamic committee, have assembled what is sure to be an exciting evening of food, fun and fundraising.

Club Delta: A Party with a Purpose includes an evening of dancing, live music, a silent auction, Las Vegas style casino games, raffles and much more. From stepping to jazz, there will be something for everyone!

Jabberwock was established in 1925. The proceeds are used to provide college tuition and book stipends for graduating Chicago Public School students who have achieved academic excellence.

Chicago Alumnae currently provides scholarships to 26 students and 8 more will be selected this year. The scholarships range from $4,000 to $500 per year.

D’ESTEE, INC. AND the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presenting current scholarship recipients with awards. Jabberwock 2008 proceeds will help fund their educations and 25 other recipients with awards. Pictured from left to right are: Mary Moss, co-chair of scholarship, Kwais Yeboah, Alexandria Mack, Arlinda Fair, Lillie Wright, Alexis Isaacs, Laporsha Glass, Yazmine Howard, Vincent Dixon, and Holly Robinson, co-chair of scholarships.

The Chicago Alumnae Chapter The membership exceeds operates by soliciting contribu- boasts a membership of more has given more than half a mil- 200,000 predominately African tions and grants to fund adult lit- than 750 professional women lion dollars in scholarships since American, college educated eracy and educational programs, rendering public service under its inception. women in more than 1000 chap- drug rehabilitation programs, sex the sorority’s five point program Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, ters, located in 44 states and sev- education programs for youth, thrust— economic development; Inc. is a private non-profit orga- eral foreign countries. scholarships and fellowships, educational development; internization founded in 1913. Its D’Estee, Inc is a 501(c) (3), or- physical and mental health pro- national awareness and involvegoals are directed toward the pro- ganized and operated exclusively grams, computer classes and sup- ment; political awareness and invision of services and programs for charitable, educational and port to community programs. volvement and physical and that promote human welfare. scientific purposes. D’Estee, Inc. The Chicago Alumnae Chapter mental health.

Local Student Awarded as Jr. Citizen Citywide Finalist The Chicago Park District recently held a citywide Junior Citizen competition. Kayla Davidson a senior at North Lawndale Prep High School, representing Homan Square Park, was selected as a citywide winner. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for the last three years. Kayla has participated actively in sports at Homan Square Park. Kayla also acts as a lobbyist in the Chicago Public Schools to decrease military recruitment in low-income communities. She is active in SPAC and Phoenix Rising at school. Kayla’s first career goal is to pursue a degree in engineering at Stanford University or MIT. She also plans to pursue a career in public service as an elected official.

The Junior Citizen Program originated in the late 1940’s and was designed to inspire and empower the young future leaders of Chicago. Through a selective process, student candidates are judged by school officials, non profit groups and private companies on their record of contributions made to park, school, religious and community affairs.

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2008 CITYWIDE JUNIOR CITIZEN FINALIST is pictured receiving her award, March 4, at the Cadillac Club at Soldier Field.

A senior at Lawndale Prep High School, Kayla Davidson, represents Homan Square Park. Chicago Park District Commissioner Reverend Daniel Matos-Real and Mark Thomas, Chief of Staff share in the presentation ceremony. brated and honored at an annual then a region competition. Finalbanquet where the Park District ly winners are selected to repreSuperintendent and address sent the Park District in the cityChicago’s forthcoming leaders. wide Junior Citizen contest. The Over the years the Junior Citi- Chicago Park District winners go zen Program has evolved into a on to compete against winners of highly selective, distinguished nine other youth agencies at the and comprehensive program. Chicago Junior Association of The selection begins at local Commerce and Industry compeparks, advances to an area, and tition.

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Chicago Public Schools Enlist Celebrity CPS Alumni to Discourage Truancy A virtual “who’s who” of contemporary Chicago celebrities have been enlisted by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to speak to young people, in voices they can relate to, about the importance of staying in school.

Throughout the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year, students citywide will see and hear testimonials from several celebrities with Chicago ties—including Hip-Hop performer Lupe Fiasco, actress Keke Palmer of “Akeelah and the Bee” movie fame, Chicago Bears NFL star Charles Tillman, “America’s Next Top Model” winner Jaslene Gonzalez, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Mercedes Soler, and Univision Sports Anchor Hector Lozano— encouraging them to stay in school to achieve academic and career success.

The testimonials, key components of the “Just Go To School” campaign, will be featured in 30second public service television and radio announcements recorded by the celebrities, as well as in print ads, outdoor billboards, Web sites, bus-sidings, and in-school posters. The awareness campaign

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represents a partnership with these multicultural artists to combat truancy, targeting students and their parents. “Poor attendance can begin as early as third grade” said Arne Duncan, CEO, Chicago Public Schools. “We hope that the messages delivered by these celebrities, people our students admire, will motivate our young people to go to school every day.”

Keke Palmer is an NAACP Image Award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress, best known for her roles in the films “Barbershop,” and “Akeelah and the Bee.” Lupe Fiasco is a three-time Grammy Award-nominated rap artist hailing from Chicago’s West side. Jaslene Gonzalez, is a local model, and winner of TV’s “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 8. She grew up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. Hector Lozano is the Spanish-language host of “Fuerza Deportiva” on the local Chicago Univision network. Mercedes Soler is a five-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and filmmaker, and Charles Tillman is a Super Bowl veteran defensive back with the NFL’s Chicago Bears.

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Sports Personality/Author Stephen Bardo’s Message: “There is no straight line to success” Bardo’s Book, How to Make the League without picking up the Rock, is the topic during an Open Book/IPL Author event It’s straight talk about what it takes to succeed in life for students from the Institute for Positive Living’s Open Book and Book Club Mentoring Programs “You have to have thick skin and a hard head,” said sports personality/author Stephen Bardo, “There is no straight line to success.” This was one of many pearls of wisdom shared by Bardo as he talked about what it takes to be a success as a teen and in life to students from the Institute for Positive Living’s (IPL) Open Book and Book Club Mentoring Programs on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Williams Mulitiplex, 2710 S. Dearborn in Chicago. Bardo’s talk

for Bardo, however. Bardo also talked about how to handle yourself when life throws you a curve ball. It was straight talk from Bardo who knows first-hand what’s it’s like to have your hopes dashed after flying high in the sports world. Bardo who led the “Flyin’ Illini” to the Final Four in 1989 and was a second round draft pick in the 1990 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks was devastated when he was suddenly cut from the Hawks during preseason. He was in shock. Not once had he given any thought to the idea that he would not make it straight to the NBA. Bardo took it on the chin and was able to regroup. He went on to have a 10-year basketball career in the CBA (Developmental league for the NBA), the NBA, and overseas in France, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Venezuela.

Then Bardo parlayed his basket-

JEREMIAH TROUTMAN, 14, and 8th grader at Williams Multiplex (left) and Mariel Pittman, 1 7 , f r o m P a u l R o b e s o n H i g h S c h o o l g e t t h e i r c o pi e s o f H o w t o M a k e t h e L e a g u e W i t h o u t P i c k i n g U p t h e R o c k b y A u t h o r /S po r t s P e r s o n a l i t y S t e p h e n B a r d o s i g n e d d u r i n g a n O pe n Book/Insti tute for Positive Living (IPL) Author Event on March 27, at Williams Multiplex, 2710 S. Dearborn in Chicago. Bardo’s advice and hands-on exercises were designed to help the student’s become successful as teens and as adults. The students were from IPL’s Open Book and Book Club Mentoring Programs.

Mentoring Program, youth are paired with mentors who help them use the material in selected books to help them think more deeply about life, about managing the challenges they face, and about creating positive avenues of growth and development for themselves. How To Make The League Without Picking Up The Rock is one of the books being used by the Book Club Mentoring Program.

STUDENTS FROM THE Institute f or Positive Living’s Open Book and Book Club Mentoring Programs are pictured with Author and Sports Personality Stephen Bardo during an Open Book/Institute for Positive Living (IPL) Author Event on March 27, at Williams Multiplex, 2710 S. Dearborn in Chicago. Bardo shared advice and hands-on exercises from his book How to Make the League Without Picking Up the Rock: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide. was based on his new book, How To Make The League Without Picking Up The Rock: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide.

Bardo also talked about mind exercises that helped him succeed.

For example, as a child his heart’s desire was to become a basketball player in the NBA. His dad told him take photo of his favorite basketball star and then find a photo picture of himself smiling (no frowns!). The next step was to cut off the star’s head and replace it with his own face. Bardo replaced Dr. J’s head with a photo of his own. Then he practiced, practiced, practiced—everyday going home to look at that picture of himself as Dr. J. Suddenly, his game started getting better—and indeed, after college, he got drafted into the NBA. It wasn’t always smooth sailing The Chicago Crusader

ball experience with his University of Illinois’ degree in Speech Communication to become what he is today: a color analyst for ESPN, a CBS sports reporter, an author, and a motivational speaker.

How To Make The League Without Picking Up The Rock is Bardo’s collection of experiences and thoughts on what it takes to be successful for young people.

Bardo talked to students about career opportunities beyond sports and about the attitude, the hard work, and the money that you need to make the league of your life.

IPL’s Open Book Program focuses on stimulating interest in reading quality, culturally relevant children’s literature through a variety of activities including literary circles, drama, and Internet experiences. In IPL’s Book Club

For information on the Student/Author event or IPL programs, contact Marrice Coverson at 773-924-9802 or 773-9249803. Information about Open Book including examples of student work can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.openbookprogram.org <http://www.openbookprogram.org> .

AUTHOR AND SPORTS Personality Stephen Bardo (right) is pictured with David Jackson, 13, a 7th Grader at Williams Multiplex during a Think Outside of the Box exercise showing that successful people need to think outside the box during an Open Book/Institute for Positive Living (IPL) Author Event on March 27, at Williams Multiplex, 2710 S. Dearborn in Chicago.

Bardo shared advice and hands-on exercises from his book How to Make the League Without Pi cki ng U p the Rock : T he U ltim ate Tee nage Success Guid e. The stud ents were from IP L’s Open Book and Book Club Mentoring Programs.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Anne Blair

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By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor HOT OTIS!: Neither Otis Redding nor any of the members of the Stax house band had any idea that they were about to make soul music history when they entered the recording studio on July 9, 1965. The big -voiced soul singer from Macon, Georgia was on the brink of breaking big when he recorded his third, fulllength album in one amazing adrenaline-charged twenty-four hour period.

Rhino Records gives “Respect” to an album most soul music aficionados call one of the greatest of all time with an expanded and remastered Collector’s Edition of “OTIS BLUE: OT IS REDDING SINGS SOUL.” The first disc features a remastered version of the original album in mono expanded with previously unreleased alternate mixes of “Respect,” “Ole Man Trouble,” and “I’ve Been LovingYou Too Long,” as well as remastered tracks from Redding’s explosive live album “Live At The Whisky A Go Go.” The second disc contains a remastered version of the original album in stereo expanded with a version of “Respect” recorded in 1967, plus five songs recorded live in Europe the same year festuring Redding backed onstage by Booker T. & The MG’s and horn players Wayne Jackson, Joe Arnold and Andrew Love.

At the time OTIS BLUE was recorded the inimitable singer was enjoying the phenomenal success of his highest charting single to date, “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” a song he wrote with Chicago’s own R&B great Jerry Butler. The sessions for OTIS BLUE represented a quantum leap for both Redding and the Stax house band of Booker T. & The MG’s, Issac Hayes and the Mar-Key horns (the latter at this point consisting of Wayne Jcakson, Andrew Love and Floyd Newman, with Bowlegs Miller guesting on second trumpet).Whereas on many of Redding’s earlier recordings he sounded tentative—feeling his way through a song—on OTIS BLUE he roars like a locomotive.

The 11-song album features three original tunes, including his then hit “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Ole Man trouble,” and “Respect.” In addition to his original, Redding also recorded a trio of Sam Cooke songs as a tribute to the recently slain singer, who had been a seminal influence on him.

This album is a must-have for ANYONE who considers himself to be a lover or authority on soul music.

HOT MESS!: The self-proclaimed “King of R&B, Bobby Brown has written his autobiography entitled “Bobby Brown: The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But,” and in the book which will be released next month he blames his wife Whitney Houston for turning him into a major league crack-head.

Bobby says, “I never used cocaine until after I met Whitney. Before then, I had experimented with other drugs, but marijuana YEAH RIGHT! was my drug of choice”...Y HOT TIME!: Congratulations to singer/ actress Beyonce Knowles on her recent marriage to record producer/mogul Jay-Z. The superstar couple finally made it official when they wed last week in New York City on the roof of Jay’s Mahattan apartment surrounded by more than $500,000 worth of white Dendrobium orchids flown in from Thailand for the occasion.

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BEN CAMPBELL (Ji m Sturgess) is a math whi z stud ying at MIT who ge ts recruited i nto a shadowy group of equally talented nerds led by a former professor (Kevin Spacey). With their amazing ability to keep track of numbers, the group heads out to Las Vegas to take part in an elaborate blackjack-card-counting scheme that can potentially win them millions from the casinos. Loosely based on the bestselling nonfiction book Bringing Down the House.

21 HAS THE kind of storyline we enjoy and can sit through the film and hope for a little more than just instant gratification.

As Americans, we believe the world is ours, if we just use a little common sense. We can own, buy, cerate whatever we can understand, is a step away from being ours.

We love movies reinforce the notion we are next in line as America’s to be wealthy enough to have whatever we want. The movie 21 has a wonderful premis that there is a possibility that if we just have the intelligence to understand how to count those cards on gambling tables in Las Vegas.

If we, any of us, were smart enough to master the game, we could win whatever we set our minds to win and walk away with

our winnings perfectly happy.

Forget how Vegas was built, with the toughest, slickest gamblers.

Would they let us beat them at their game? Walk away with thousands?

Ben (JJIM STURGESS) a math nerd at MIT is recruited by faculty member (Spacey) to join a secret team of students blackjack wizards. Like watching a cool dude laying the groundwork showing how he will capture a girl all of the other guys want, but he walks away with her.

The movie is based on the book BRI NGING DOWN THE HOUSE. A story of MIT student JEFF MA and his junior colleagues and how they constructed the story as a simple way to reconstruct what was done, to be able to cheat the system or win at

all cost. Ben joins the other students and listens carefully to professor Micky Rosa. BEN works to figure out a system where he assigns a number to each table based on how many high or low cards have been dealt. One team member usually a girl signals when the table heats up, when most of the high cards have yet to be played at that time a designated winner can sit down and sgtart winning.

The plan lays the groundwork for Ben to get the $350,000 he needs to go to Harvard Medical School. The story, as I began is an exciting concept. We all would like to believe we could do it. It’s a well-constructed way of getting your full attention you can’t ask for more or maybe should not. It offers a lot.

Stage Center Theatre Presents

“Arcadia” Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) Stage Center Theatre presents “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard.

The show runs April 12, 17-19 and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. at NEIU’s Stage Center Theatre, Building F, 5500 North St. Louis Ave. in Chicago (use campus entrance located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr).

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The Coverly family estate is the setting for this play, which transi-

tions between 1809 and the 1990s. The 1809 Gothic garden is where Lady Thomasina and her tutor, Septemis, have a relationship that is romantic as well as academic. In the 1990s descendants of the Coverlys try to discover the truth of what happened in 1809. Helping the Coverlys are two scholars who debate the information and the facts they discover. With math and science, language and literature, love and exploration, there is something in

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this play for everyone.

General admission is $10, senior citizens and students may purchase tickets for just $8. Free parking is available in Lot F. For more information and tickets, call the Stage Center Box Office at (773) 442-4274.

On April 10, which was Opening night, ticket holders were invited to a free reception with the cast following the first performance of the play.

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company Presents GALA 2008 Steppenwolf celebrates its 32nd season with Gala 2008 on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. The star-studded event includes a one-night-only performance of Fire from Heaven: A Celebration of the Imagination in Words and Music, an original presentation of storytelling and songs written and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau and featuring members of the Steppenwolf ensemble. The glamorous evening, which has a tradition of raising over $1 million for Steppenwolf, also includes cocktails, cuisine by Limelight Catering, the celebrity “Star with the Stars” Live Auction, dancing and live entertainment by Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.

Steppenwolf ’s annual black tie celebration is attended by 700 of Chicago’s corporate, civic and cultural leaders and is always highlighted by the presence of the renowned Steppenwolf ensemble.

Tables of 10 with one Steppenwolf ensemble member or celebrity dinner guest are $25,000, $20,000 and $15,000.

Tables of 8 are $10,000. Individual tickets are $1,500. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, contact Judith Kaufman, Director of Special Events, at (312) 654-5617.

Following the performance, guests will wine and dine on a lavish dinner by Limelight Catering. The evening will continue with the “Star with the Stars”

Live Auction featuring one-of-akind celebrity prize packages with ensemble members John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, Tracy Letts and Anna D. Shapiro. The evening will culminate with dancing and live entertainment by Steppenwolf cofounder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.

The 2008 Gala Chairs are Steppenwolf Trustees Eric Lefkofsky and Doug Brown, and the Gala Co-Chair is Steppenwolf Trustee Donna La Pietra. The Gala Committee includes Trustees Nora Daley Conroy, John Samolis, Manny Sanchez, Harry Siegle and Sarah Beardsley Tetzlaff.

Name of Event: Gala 2008 Performance: Fire From Heaven: A Celebration of the Imagination in Words and Music; Date of eve nt: Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Locati on : Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1650 N. Halsted; Street Descri pt ion: The annual Steppenwolf Gala, attended by 700 of Chicago’s corporate, civic and cultural elite, is always highlighted by the presence of the renowned Steppenwolf ensemble.

Ticket prices: $25,000, $20,000 and $15,000 for one table of ten with one Steppenwolf ensemble member or celebrity dinner guest $10,000 for one table of eight $1,500 for one single ticket Auction prizes: “Star with the

Stars” Live Auction featuring one-of-a-kind celebrity prize packages with ensemble members John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, Tracy Letts and Anna D. Shapiro.

Information: Judith Kaufman, Director of Special Events Steppenwolf Theatre Company, (312) 654-5617 All post-performance festivities take place in a custom-designed tent with event décor by Heffernan & Morgan, Inc. The Lefkofsky Family Foundation is the Gala Grand Benefac-

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band tor; Circa Jewels is the Performance Sponsor; Ernst & Young is the “Star with the Stars” Live Auction Sponsor; Harris Bank is the Live Entertainment Sponsor; United Airlines is the Official Airline Sponsor; and Ogilvy & Mather is the Marketing Sponsor.

Hart Davis Hart is the exclusive Wine Sponsor; martinis are courtesy of Grey Goose; and Sara Lee is donating coffee and tea for the Gala dinner.

Committed to the principle of ensemble performance through the collaboration of a company of actors, directors and playwrights,

Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s mission is to advance the vitality and diversity of American theater by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships and contributing new works to the national canon. The company, formed in 1976 by a collective of actors, is dedicated to perpetuating an ethic of mutual respect and the development of artists through on-going group work.

Steppenwolf has grown into an internationally renowned company of forty-one artists whose talents include acting, directing, playwriting, filmmaking and textual adaptation.

Lookingglass Theatre Company continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the world premiere adaptation of Around The World in 80 Days Lookingglass Theatre Company continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere of Around the World in 80 Days, written and directed by Lookingglass Ensemble Member Laura Eason, adapted from the novel by Jules Verne. The production runs April 16- June 1, 2008, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago’s historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Audiences will join the majestically mysterious, fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg as he travels Around the World in 80 Days in Eason’s world premiere adaptation of Jules Verne’s grand adventure. Lookingglass’ flexible theater space inside Chicago’s historic Water Tower Water Works will transform into countless exotic locales, from Calcutta to Hong Kong as Fogg leads the audience on a whirlwind race

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around the world in this fast, fun production for the entire family.

Around the World in 80 Days is

the quintessential Lookingglass production, and a perfect fit for our 20th season,” comments Ea-

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son. “This world premiere adaptation uses the highly theatrical, very physical approach Lookingglass has become known for—incorporating movement, music, dance, circus and expert storytelling to tell this classic adventure in the way only Lookingglass can. The thrill of seeing an elephant chase, the robbery of a moving train and storm at sea, all on stage, will make for a delightful and exhilarating Lookingglass experience.”

The Around the World in 80 Days ensemble features Rom Barkhordar as Captain Speedy and others, Ravi Batista as Mrs. Aouda, Joe Dempsey as Fix, Lookingglass Artistic Associate Kevin Douglas as Passepartout, Anish Jethmalani as Mr. Naidu and others, Ericka Ratcliff as Tankader Captain & others/ Dance Captain, Nick Sandys as Colonel Proctor & others / Fight

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Choreographer / Fight Captain, and Lookingglass Ensemble Member Philip R. Smith as Phileas Fogg .

Assisting with the onstage magic for Around the World in 80 Days is the design team—Drama Desk nominated Mara Blumenfeld (costumes), Lee Keenan (lights), Jacqueline Penrod and Richard Penrod (scenic), Joshua Horvath (sound design) and Kevin O’Donnell (composition).

The choreographer is Tracy Walsh, the fight choreographer is Nick Sandys, and the dialect coach is Eva Breneman. The dramaturgs are Margot Bordelon and Cassy Sanders. The stage manager is Sara Gmitter.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor

Jackson State University Chorale in spring concert at St. Mark UM Church The Jackson State University Chorale, Willenham C. Castilla, director, will appear in concert Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 4:00 pm at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Avenue. The concert is sponsored by the Chicago Alumni Chapter of Jackson State University (JSU) and will benefit the JSU Scholarship Fund. Admission is $20 and tickets will be available at the door.

(JSU) Chicago Alumni Association will present a salute to Chicago music educator James Sidney Hammond, Class of ‘64 and past president of the Chicago Alumni Chapter. Mr. Hammond has been widely recognized and applauded throughout the Chicago area in the area of music education and choral conducting. He has been a member of the music faculty at Hubbard, Corliss, Juarez, and Kelly High Schools and recently retired from the Chicago Public Schools All-City Music Program where he served as program manager and principal director of the

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musicians will be established in memory of the Hammond’s son, the late Allen Douglass Hammond who was a teacher at Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago. Donations to the Hammond Scholarship Fund are encouraged and may be made at the concert or mailed to the JSU Chicago Alumni Chapter, P. O. Box 19527, Chicago, IL 60619. Checks should be made payable to the JSU Development Foundation, Memo: Allen D. Hammond Memorial Scholarship.

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Jackson State University, one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), was

founded as Natchez Seminary in 1877 by the American Baptist Home mission Society in Natchez, Mississippi “for the moral, religious and intellectual improvement of Christian leaders of the colored people of Mississippi and the neighboring states.” In November 1882, the school was moved to Jackson; in March 1899, the curriculum was expanded and the name was changed to Jackson College.

The state Mississippi assumed support of the college in 1940.

Between 1953 and 1956, the curriculum was expanded to include a graduate program and bachelor’s programs in the arts and sciences;

the name was then in 1974, and in1979, Jackson State was officially designated the Urban University of the State of Mississippi.

Presently, Jackson State University is a public, coeducational institution.

Doris Nichols Smith and Mittie Tisdale are Co-Chairpersons of the Choir Concert Committee.

Sharion Smith is President of the JSU Chicago Alumni Chapter.

For further information, call 773268-7727.

All-City High School Chorus.

Mr. Hammond has served as music director in several Chicago churches and currently leads church-community choirs at St. Felicitas Roman Catholic Church, where he has served for more than 30 years.

A special scholarship to support new generations of developing

Chicago Music Association sponsors young artists in concert Chicago Music Association (CMA), Branch No. 1 of NANM, Inc. (National Association of Negro Musicians) will present its final concert of the 2007-2008 season featuring collegiate and young adult artists Sunday, April 27 at 5:00 pm in the Paul Robeson Theater of the Chicago Park District’s South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive. The concert is presented in partnership with the Advisory Council of South Shore Cultural Center. There is no charge for admission and the public is invited to attend.

Appearing in this year’s concert are Monica Perdue, soprano; Kehinde Hart and Marvin Lynn, tenors; William Burnside, Jonathan Cambry, D. Josiah Montgomery, and Nicole Ross, pianists; Divale Robeson, clarinet; and Jarrett Kelly and LeighAnn Boatman, dance artists with

the Giordano Jazz Dance Company, Chicago.

Chicago Music Association has presented the Collegiate and Young Artists concerts annually for the past eight years as a means of providing performance opportunities for young pre-professional, emerging and professional artists. All of the guest artists on these concerts have reached the level of artistic excellence that easily affords them the opportunity to perform in a variety of venues. This year’s roster is no exception.

Chicago Music Association is in residence at South Shore Cultural Center where its concerts are held in the Robeson Theater. Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor is President of CMA. For further information call Chicago Music Association at 773-721-3210 or email Chgomusicassn@aol.com.

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MIC Children’s Choir to sing concert at Carnegie Hall The Children’s Choir of The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) has been invited to sing at Carnegie Hall, New York where MIC Children’s Choir Director Rollo A. Dilworth will conduct the national Middle School Choir at the April 18-21 weekend festival sponsored by Field Studies International. The trip will also include a tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and a Broadway musical (Hairspray). The Choir recently conducted a three-week-long cookie dough sale, selling a total of 396 tubs of dough to raise proceeds for the Carnegie Hall trip.

Dilworth was appointed Director of MIC’s Children’s Choral Programs in May 2006 by MIC

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Pittsburgh Opera was the site of a most unusual performance Tuesday, April 1 as Antony Walker managed to simultaneously conduct “Aida” and sing the role of Radames in Act 4. Tenor Vladimir Kuzmenko, who was cast in the role, was feeling under the weather but managed to complete three of the acts before losing his voice. He remained on 14

stage for Act 4, acting out the part as Walker sang it from the pit.

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“I trained as a singer for seven years and sometimes it comes in handy, said Walker. “I never had to sing and conduct before and I hope I never have to do it again!” ( Musical America)

Rollo A. Dilworth President Sel Kardan who stated “We are tremendously excited to announce Dr. Dilworth’s appointment. As a nationally recognized composer of solo and choral works and children’s choir director, he brings artistic expertise and a wealth of experience to the Music Institute of Chicago.

His infectious enthusiasm and dynamic personality will encourage and inspire young musicians in our expanded choral programs.“ At the time of his appointment to the MIC position, Dilworth stated, “I really want to provide students of all backgrounds (with) an educational opportunity in choral music repertoire. We

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want to bring together children from Evanston and surrounding communities to complement choral programs that already exist in their schools.”

Dilworth is Director of Choral Programs and Music Education at North Park University and an active conductor, educator and clinician who has taught choral music at the elementary, secondary, and university levels. He is a contributing author for the “Essential Elements for Choir” textbook series, and for “Music Express!” Teachers Magazine. As a researcher of African-American music, guest conductor and guest clinician, Dilworth has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. His awardwinning choral compositions are part of the Henry Leck Choral Series.

Rollo A. Dilworth is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and received a B.S. in Music Education from Case Western Reserve University; his M.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri - St. Louis; and a Doctor of Music in Conducting from Northwestern University. A resident of Evanston, Dr. Dilworth is a member of Chicago Music Association, Branch No. 1, NANM, Inc. (National Association of Negro Musicians).

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Making a difference in our lives There is always something to do near where you live work and play and to help you get your schedule aligned with what’s happening here are a few events that just might soothe your palette.

Today, Saturday, April 12 beginning at 10:00 A.M. and going until 3:00 P.M. Pastor Marvin E. Wiley and the Women’s Ministry of Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 1309 Madison Street, Maywood, Illinois would like for you to join them at their seminar, “The SoulMate Experience Journey to the One.” This seminar is open to all singles and those who are dating (men and women).

Andrea Wiley, award-winning producer/director of the feature length documentary, “SoulMate” is the facilitator for this event. As a documentary filmmaker she has also written, produced and directed three short documentary films.

“The SoulMate Experience Journey to the One” will explore the fact that 42.3% of AfricanAmerican women have never been married. Topics to be discussed include the challenges re-

Pastor Marvin E. Wiley sulting from prolonged singleness such as loneliness, the biological clock, and the desire for sexual intimacy and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Additionally the seminar will offer pertinent information on how to find purpose while single.

General registration for this event is $20.00. You can register online at www.rockofagesbc.org or call &08/344-0704.

You can meet Dr. Rick Levy, author of “Miraculous Health: How to Heal the Body by Unleashing the Hidden Power of Your Mind” and host of the three-part public television se-

ries, “Miraculous Health” on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Unity Church of Chicago, 1925 West Thome Avenue at a three hour workshop. Participants will receive his CD at this event. To participate call 301/926-7390 or visitwww.DrRickLevy.com.

Oh, happy day! The Morning Star Baptist Church of Chicago encourages you to join them in the 75th annual Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, April 20 at the church, 3993 South King Drive at 10:45 A.M. Sister Phylis Hammond of Morning Star Baptist Church is the speak-

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er. Soloists Sister Doris Posey and Sagondra Thompson will fill the sanctuary with melodious sounds from musical selections carefully chosen to fit the occasion. The day will begin with Sunday School at 9:00 A.M. where Sister Sally Mae Hubert will preside.

These are just a few examples of what you can do during the next couple weeks to enrich your life and the lives of your loved ones, including your community family. Do good in the neighborhood. Share some quality time enjoying some positive events. Enjoy!

Vernon Park Church of God hosts Coldwell Banker Housing Fair of 2008 Sharon Averhart, sales associate with the Chatham office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has been working with the Financial Ministry of Vernon Park Church of God Financial Ministry in their Housing Fair seminar in the Chatham area.

Vernon Park Church of God and the Neighborhood Housing Services (South Chicago) partnered together during this event to disseminate valuable informa-

tion on purchasing, maintaining and preventing foreclosure on their homes.

“We are very proud of Averhart for her outstanding commitment in the Chatham community, said Natalie Carpenter, branch manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

“She/he is an excellent member of our staff and with her participating in the Housing Fair 2008 we know that the Chatham will benefit from it greatly.”

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is dedicated to serving the needs of families in Chatham.

Averhart is a life long Chicago area resident and is a graduate of Roosevelt University with a BS in Business Management. She serves on the African American Advisory Council for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and the Cultural Diversity Committee for the Chicago Association of Realtors.

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(Continued from page 13) and, for six years, artistic director. Recent productions as a playwright include: When the Messenger is Hot (59E59 in NYC, Steppenwolf ), Area of Rescue (Andhow Theatre, NYC), The Ghost’s Bargain (Two River Theater, NJ), Lost in the Supermarket (Vital Theatre, NYC), Huck Finn (Steppenwolf ), Dynamometer (Thursday Problem, NYC) The Coast of Chicago (Walkabout) and The Old Curiosity Shop (co-adaptor, Lookingglass). Laura’s plays have been developed in New York at New York Theatre Workshop, MCC and New Georges and are published by Broadway Play Publishing where she was named playwright of the year in 2007.

Laura has received two Jeff Awards for new work and adaptation.

Rom Barkhordar (Captain Speedy & others) was recently seen in Griffin Theatre’s Journey’s End and in The Elephant Man at The Steppenwolf. Rom toured multiple seasons with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.

Ravi Batista (Mrs. Aouda) has appeared with Piven Theatre, First Folio, The Artistic Home, Soul Theatre, Greasy Joan & Co., and Donny’s Skybox at Second City. Ravi has performed in staged readings at the MCA and The Chicago Crusader

Silk Road Theatre Project in addition to appearing in several commercials and short films.

Ravi attended the School at Steppenwolf.

Joe Dempsey (Fix) previously performed at Lookingglass in My Life in Pop, Baron in the Trees, Summertime and The Shaggs.

He recently finished Catastrophe and One for the Road at Remy Bumppo, Contraption at The Neo-Futurists and Wedding Play with About Face. Joe‘s various credits include productions at The Goodman, Northlight, Victory Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare, Apple Tree, Milwaukee Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse and St. Louis Rep. Kevin Douglas (Passepartout) is a Lookingglass Artistic Associate, where he appeared in Black Diamond and Lookingglass Alice.

Most recently Kevin performed with his sketch comedy duo, kevlNda, in the Steppenwolf Traffic Series. Kevin is also a company member of MPAACT. Anish Jethmalani (Mr. Naidu & others) returns to Lookingglass having previously appeared as Ravana in Sita Ram. He recently appeared in Titus Andronicus at Court Theatre and Merchant on Venice at Silk Road Theatre. His other Chicago credits include productions at The Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Chicago

Shakespeare, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, Writers’ Theatre, Next Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, and Apple Tree. He is a member of Eclipse Theatre Company and received his training at Loyola University and the Oxford School of Drama in England.

Ericka Ratcliff (Tankader Captain & others/ Dance Captain) was most recently seen at Lookingglass in Black Diamond.

Some favorite roles include Ginny Boyd in Court Marshall at Fort Devens (Victory Gardens), Sheba in The Pyrates (Defiant Theatre), Beth in Lie of the Mind, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Ann in Balm and Gilead (CCPA), and Moonshine Emma in Puntilla and His Man Matti (Strawdog). Other credits include African Company Presents Richard the Third and Stickfly (2006 BTAA best play) with Congo Square Theatre Company where she is an ensemble member.

Nick Sandys (Colonel Proctor & others / Fight Choreographer / Fight Captain) other Chicagoland theatre appearances include shows with Remy Bumppo (where he is an Artistic Associate), The Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Northlight, First Folio (Artistic Associate), Writers’ Theatre, Next

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Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Shakespeare on the Green, and Irish Repertory, as well as numerous regional theatres. Nick is a certified Fight Director with The Society of American Fight Directors, his choreography appearing all over Chicago, including at The Goodman, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Victory Gardens, Northlight, and Shattered Globe.

Philip R. Smith (Phileas Fogg) has served as the Producing Artistic Director for Lookingglass since 2002 with an emphasis in marketing, casting, production and facilities. He is also an Ensemble member of the company with more than 20 acting credits.

He was last seen as Tom “Chimney” Bosch in The Wooden Breeks and Creon in Hillbilly Antigone. Other Lookingglass credits include The Secret in the Wings (tour to Seattle Rep and McCarter Theatre in Princeton), Hard Times (tour to The Arden Theatre in Philadelphia), Metamorphoses, and The Arabian Nights (tour to BAM in NYC and The Actors Gang in LA).

Film and television credits include The Express, Since You’ve Been Gone, Kissing a Fool, High Fidelity, Friends, Chicago Hope, Early Edition and Prison Break.

Around the World in 80 Days Dates, Times and Ticket InforSaturday, April 12, 2008

mation Around the World in 80 Days continues Lookingglass Theatre Company’s 20th Anniversary Season with the press performance on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 7:30 pm. Previews run April 16-25, 2008, and performances run through June 1, 2008. Curtain times are Wednesday through Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25-$55 and are available through the Lookingglass box office, 821 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 337-0665 or lookingglasstheatre.org.

Lookingglass Theatre Company is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile shopping district inside Chicago’s historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Discounted parking is available for Lookingglass patrons at nearby Olympia Centre Garage (161 E. Chicago Ave.). Target Saturday Matinees (a limited number of buy one, get one free tickets are available to all 3 pm Saturday matinees.) This program is made possible with the generous support of Target, working with Lookingglass to make the arts accessible to all. Tickets are subject to availability.

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Fitness & Health Expo coming to South Suburban College S OU T H H O L L A N D , I L – South Suburban College is hosting their first annual Fitness & Health Expo on Tuesday, April 15, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the SSC Fitness Center and Gymnasium. Admission is free and the public is welcome to come and meet the community’s fitness and health professionals, or take advantage of the free health screenings.

The Expo will feature guest speakers on nutrition and fitness at 12 noon. There will also be demonstrations on step aerobics, martial arts, and more. The Expo will additionally serve as a Fitness Center Open House, with SSC fitness program staff on hand to answer questions about classes, memberships, fitness and nutri-

tion.

SSC’s Fitness Professional Program prepares students for careers in fitness and offers certifications as a fitness specialist or a fitness assistant, and an Associate degree curriculum for fitness professionals.

The fitness industry is now experiencing a growing number of employment opportunities in corporate fitness programs, health clubs, YMCA/YWCA, fitness centers, and other professional franchises.

The SSC Fitness Center also offers memberships to residents of the community who do not attend the college for just $66 and senior citizens $33. For more information about the Fitness & Health Expo and booth rental call 708-596-2000 x2577.

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There is Hope for Living with MS By. Larry Lucas NNPA Columnist Every week, 200 people learn they have multiple sclerosis, or MS. For many, the diagnosis brings uncertainty and fear.

“When the neurologist said those words, ‘You have MS,’ it hit me like a brick. I thought the diagnosis was a death sentence,” said television host Montel Williams about his experience with MS. As we have recognized Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, it’s important to dispel myths and show that multiple sclerosis patients and their families know there is hope for living with this disease. For example, most people with MS have a normal or near-normal life expectancy. What’s more, the majority of people with MS do not become severely disabled.

But first, what is multiple sclerosis? According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS is a chronic, unpredictable neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. There are four phases of the disease; most common is the “relapsing–remitting” phase where patients experience flare-ups followed by recovery periods. The National Institutes of Health report that many investigators believe MS to be a disease in which the body, through its immune system, launches a defensive attack against its own nerve tissues.

Why the body attacks itself in this way is still unknown.

MS is difficult to diagnose because symptoms can be as unpredictable as the weather, and highly variable. Some people go years without noticeable symptoms, most noticing them between ages 20 and 40. Multiple sclerosis af16

Larry Lucas fects twice as many women as men, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although African-Americans are half as likely as Caucasians to develop multiple sclerosis, research from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society shows that the disease affects AfricanAmericans more aggressively than their counterparts.

While there is no cure for MS, there are now FDA-approved medications that have been shown to ‘’modify’’ or slow down the underlying cause of MS. More good news is on the horizon. According to a new survey of America’s pharmaceutical research companies, there are currently 547 new medicines in development to treat a variety of neurological disorders, including MS. This includes 46 treatments for multiple sclerosis, including a potential vaccine in development that is designed to specifically target T-cells that contain diseasespecific proteins. The cells can damage the sheath that protects the nerve cells in the brain and

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spinal cord, resulting in multiple sclerosis.

For those who need help affording their prescription medicines, including those needed to manage MS and other neurological disorders, there are programs that can help. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (1-8884PPA-NOW or www.pparx.org), a national program sponsored by America’s pharmaceutical research companies, provides a single point of access to information on more than 475 patient assistance programs. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic prescription medicines are available through the participating programs. So far, the program has already helped more than 4.5 million people in need nationwide.

In addition to medicines, there are certain lifestyle choices that may help patients better manage MS. Physical and occupational therapy can help build strength and teach patients how to use tools that can assist in everyday tasks, all of which helps preserve independence. Many patients also find that extreme heat worsens symptoms, so they take extra care when using a sauna or taking a hot bath. Counseling is also important for patients facing a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, who might find strength and understanding by talking to a professional therapist or even just by talking to other patients. It’s natural for patients who suffer from any disease, including MS, to feel sad, angry or confused. Reaching out to friends, family and others in the MS community can help.

Larry Lucas is a vice president for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

Commit to healthy living at the 5th annual Chicago moves day rally Celebrate National Fitness Month by Participating in Workouts May 16 The 5th annual Chicago Moves Day rally invites Chicagoans to commit to living a healthy and active life on Friday, May 16, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. The citywide fitness initiative features instructors from local fitness clubs and organizations leading workouts for the general public.

Special guests at the rally will be announced.

“Chicago Moves Day stresses the importance of good health as a daily habit,” said Mayor’s Fitness Council Executive Director Colleen Lammel-Harmon. “The rally raises awareness and highlights the many fitness opportunities available throughout Chicago.”

Physical trainers will be on hand at Chicago Moves Day to get people motivated and give tips on how to maintain a healthy fitness regimen. Chicagoans of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the many fitness offerings for the day including workouts in cardio kickboxing, stretching, boot camp and Latin dance. Fleet Feet’s 40-Yard Dash, interactive games and various health screenings will also be offered. Additional presenting partners include the U.S. Army, which will present its unique workout, and Mayor Daley’s Bicycle Ambassadors, who will discuss bicycle safety and riding techniques.

As part of Chicago Moves Day, the Mayor’s Fitness Council is challenging Chicagoans to move for at least 30 minutes five days a week. Making such simple

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lifestyle adjustments helps form healthier habits and prevent disease.

“The benefits of making small changes, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, are incredible,” said Dave Zimmer, president of the Mayor’s Fitness Council. “We hope that we can help people take steps towards leading a healthier life and having fun in the process.”

In addition to Daley Plaza, there will also be several satellite sites offering activities including: • 5K Fun Run, lower Hutchinson Field • All Chicago Park District facilities throughout the city will continue to provide recreation and physical activity.

The Mayor’s Fitness Council is a nonprofit, volunteer organization whose mission is to encourage Chicagoans to eat better and move more, thus leading to a healthier lifestyle. Through a variety of educational and motivational materials, activities and public appearances, the Council strives to increase awareness of the importance of exercise and good health, and to ultimately make Chicago one of the fittest cities in the country.

The annual Chicago Moves Day rally is presented by the Mayor’s Fitness Council in cooperation with the Chicago Park District and the City of Chicago.

For more information and a full list of the day’s participants and activities, visit the web at www.chicagoworksout.com.

For more information about the Chicago Park District call 312/742.PLAY or 312/747.2001 (TTY). Want to share your talent? Volunteer in the parks by calling, 312/742.PLAY. The Chicago Crusader

COMMUNITY CALENDAR on a close friend, a cheerleader, as she hangs out with young men he mistakes for Crips. He eventually makes it to college on a football scholarship, but on the verge of being drafted by the NFL, Morris can’t escape his gang-banging mentality and gets caught up in crimes that snatch away all future hopes. Sitting in a prison cell, he anticipates the birth of his first child while counting the friends he’s buried. War of the Bloods in My Veins is part of Morris’s redemption, a cry to his

Chicago area native . . .

(Continued from page 8) brothers that gang life is mental illness. It is a rare and brutally honest look into the relentless storm of abandonment, violence, crime, death, and the endless rush toward the complete and utter self-annihilation that plagues the lives of the young “soldiers” who die every day in our streets.

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LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE ORDER OF PUBLIICATION

In Re: Estate of: Rachel Jean Welton

Docket No: D 0004293

Date of Death: June 3, 2007

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of January 2008, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION were issued by this Court in respect of the above decedentʼs Estate. All heirs, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, otherwise their claims are forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law.

This 17th day of January, 2008

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ly the building block the Sky needs in our third season. I can’t wait to see her on the floor with two-time All-Star Candice Dupree at the forward and Rookie of the Year Armintie Price at guard.

Wow.” The Sky showed much improvement in their second season of existence.

With the addition of Fowles, along with second and third round picks Quianna Chaney and Angela Tisdale, the Sky has the potential to make the playoffs this year. That’s the goal of Dupree who has emerged as the team’s leader.

“Sylvia will help our team with her ability to rebound and alter opposing players’ shots,” said the two-time WNBA All-Star forward Dupree. “For me, the biggest impact is that she will give Chas (Chasity Melvin) and me more freedom at the offensive end, as defenses will have another legitimate low post presence they MUST pay attention to. She has enormous potential and her game should develop quickly as she begins to practice and play against more experienced athletes.

I’m looking forward to having her as a teammate.”

Parker will make her professional debut in the Chicago area later this month as the Sky will play the Sparks on April 30th at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates during a pre-season game.

The Sparks will return for a regular season game on June 3rd at the UIC Pavilion. To purchase tickets for a Sky game, you may visit their website at www.wnba.com/ sky or call (877) 329-WNBA (9622).

For more information, call 773-445-5471.

Estate of: RACHEL JEAN WELTON Decedent

RUBYSTEIN JENNINGS ADMINISTRATOR

STACY CLINTON Attorney

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION NO. 2003D52870 IN THE INTEREST OF MAYA SIMONE WILLIAMS ANDERSON A MINOR

Notice is given to you, Eric Williams (Father and respondent) that on March 18, 2008, Tamara D. Anderson (mother and petitioner) filed a petition seeking full custody of her daughter and yours the minor Maya Simone Williams Anderson. Petition is to be heard on May 2, 2008 AT 10:30 AM IN CALENDAR P, COURTROOM 1400, LOCATED AT 32 WEST RANDDOLPH, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. This court has authority in this case to grant fully custody of the minor to Tamara D. Anderson unless you appear at the hearing.

Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further publication of notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of any amended petition or any rights or motions in connection with full custody.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the petition may be granted in favor of the petitioner and mother, Tamara D. Anderson.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY TRUST, SERIES 2005HE6, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff V. JASON EVANS A/K/A JASON D. EVANS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, Defendants 06 CH 13356

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file #06-6937D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 28, 2006, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 13, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1421 EAST 75TH STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619. TAX ID# 20-26-403-007 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $171,727.46.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashierʼs checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I89290 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FS1 Plaintiff, -v.MARCUS HENDRICKS, et al Defendants 07 CH 23519

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2008, at the office of 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 7421 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-226-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $251,625.84.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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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).

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.

For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 983-0770. Please refer to file number X0708124.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 983-0770 Attorney File No.: X0708124 Attorney Code. 26122 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2006 GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE3; Plaintiff, vs.

GEROME HODGE; CITY OF CHICAGO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MILA, INC., DBA MORTGAGE INVESTMENT LENDING ASSOCIATES, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GEROME HODGE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 12107

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 2/14/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 16, 2008, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-407-016.

Commonly known as 7553 S. Evans Ave., Chicago, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with a detached two car garage. 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, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0706244.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88730

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF CSFB ABS TRUST SERIES HEAT 20044; Plaintiff, vs.

WALTER L. TURNER AKA WALTER L. TURNER, JR.; 2024-34 E. 72ND PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WALTER L. TURNER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 2752

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

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4/3/2006, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 15, 2008, 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. 20-25-207-045-1010.

Commonly known as 2030 E. 72nd Place, #1-D, Chicago, IL 60649.

The improvement on the property consists of 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, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0601322.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88708

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs.

CLARENCE TOLBERT; CITY OF CHICAGO, Defendants, 07 CH 29318

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 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. 20-25-121-013.

Commonly known as 1960 E. 72nd Place, Chicago, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88705

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-RM1 Plaintiff, vs.

TERRANCE HALE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERRANCE HALE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 15651

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 11/30/2006, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 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. 21-30-117-002.

Commonly known as 2449 East 74th Place, Chicago, Illinois 60649.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence without garage. 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, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number PA0608712.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88682

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, L.L.C., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

CHUCK AGUPUGO, Defendants, 07 CH 27401

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 11, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-16-301-058.

Commonly known as 648 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88657 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WM SPECIALTY MORTGAGE, L.L.C., WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

MARIO S. CAREY, CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNDER LIEN RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0612105175, Defendants, 07 CH 14821

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 11, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 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. 20-35-414-002.

Commonly known as 8605 South Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 357-1125.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88630 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF2 Plaintiff, vs.

VALORIA ALDERMAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VALORIA ALDERMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 14051

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 2/11/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 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: Commonly known as 649 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

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.

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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, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number PA0606964.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

DARNELL BURTIN; BROOKSIDE HOME IMPROVEMENT INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DARNELL BURTIN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 15595

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 2/8/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 12, 2008, 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 describe d property: P.I.N. 20-22-319-014.

Commonly known as 6931 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

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, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0707949.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88606

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JP MORGAN CHASE BANK F/K/A THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-7, Plaintiff V. DIEDRA JAMISON FOWLER A/K/A DIEDRA JAMISON-FOWLER A/K/A DIEDRA JAMISON; BURTON FOWLER; ARNOLD J. BLUSTEIN, CPA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 07 CH 22687

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-6056D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 14, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: C/K/A 724 WEST 82ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620. TAX ID# 20-33118-011 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $93,894.50.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashierʼs checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only I84885

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WF1 Plaintiff, -v.SHANA MATTHEWS A/K/A SHANA J. MATTHEWS, et al Defendant 07 CH 21450

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 10, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 2008, at the office of 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 7619 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-411-007-0000 The real estate is improved with a grey vinyl frame single family 1 story home with detached 1 1/2 car garage.

The judgment amount was $120,757.13.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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).

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.

For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0710291.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I87699 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5 Plaintiff, -v.DINA DUNN, et al Defendants 07 CH 25281

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 24, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 2008, at the office of 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 912 W. 86TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-429-035 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $234,493.95.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeʼs attorney.

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).

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.

For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-H368.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-07-H368 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I87651 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5; Plaintiff, vs.

LIOUDMILLA LOUKATCH A/K/A LIODMILA LUKATCH; ET AL., Defendants, 07 CH 23981

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 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. 20-24-401-032-1003.

Commonly known as 2049-51 East 67th Street, #2W, Chicago, IL 60649.

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: 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 27 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. 07-0524 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I86882

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF12, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF12 Plaintiff, vs.

ELYSIA TROY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN; 7926 S. DREXEL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELYSIA TROY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 23150

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 2/4/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 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. 20-35-101-030-1004 and 1007.

Commonly known as 7926 South Drexel Avenue, Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of 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, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number PA0711525.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I86870 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff V. MARGARET MCINTYRE; ROSEANNA J. MCINTYRE A/K/A ROSEANNA MCINTYRE; ROSEANNA J. MCINTYRE A/K/A ROSEANNA J. MCINTYRE, AS PLENARY GUARDIAN OF MARGARET MCINTYRE, A DISABLED PERSON, Defendants 07 CH 19557

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-5287D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 7, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 8, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: C/K/A 357 West 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60621. TAX ID# 20-16-208-019 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $45,289.27.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashierʼs checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only I81901 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-8, Plaintiff V. JULIANA KAUAM; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY; TUDIO CORREA, Defendants

07 CH 28046 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-7101D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 16, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 6, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: C/K/A 6838 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. TAX ID# 20-22306-033 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $184,456.59.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashierʼs checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor,

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Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I75929 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREMONT INVESTMENT AND LOAN Plaintiff, vs.

WAYLON PERRY; ET AL., Defendants, 07 CH 19817

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 31, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 2, 2008 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. 21-30-328-004.

Commonly known as 7819-23 South Kingston Avenue, 105, Chicago, IL 60649.

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: 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 Ms. Diane Thomas at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(877) 729-6734.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I85991 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE10 Plaintiff, -v.EUGENE SADLER, III, et al Defendant 07 CH 18469

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2008, at the office of 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 7952 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-204-031-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick 3 unit with no garage.

The judgment amount was $382,142.64.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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).

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.

For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0709892.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I86727

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Chicago area native Candace Parker #1 pick in WNBA draft night after winning NCAA title

By J. Coyden Palmer Ask any basketball coach in the Chicago Area about Candace Parker and they’ll tell you she’s probably going to be one of the greatest to ever play the women’s game. Parker demonstrated both her current greatness and future potential within a 24-hour period this week. On April 8th, Parker led the University of Tennessee to the NCAA title for the second year in a row. The following afternoon she was selected as the overall #1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. There Parker will be mentored by teammate Lisa Leslie, who already is considered one of the greatest players in the game.

At 6’4” and 172 lbs., Parker has the size and speed to play any position on the floor. Her versatility being her greatest asset, Parker should fit in well with a Sparks’ team that finished dead last in 2007, albeit they were playing without Leslie who gave birth to her first child last year. Adding Parker to their roster, the Sparks will now be one of the teams to watch in the upcoming 2008 season that will begin next month.

Parker, who played high school ball at Naperville Central, has a humble personality similar to R&B star Beyonce Knowles, bowed her head and put her hand over her chest in relief when her name was announces as the first pick in the draft. Although it came as no surprise to most people, Parker said the moment was something she’s dreamed of since she was a kid and felt as since of both relief and excitement when her name was called.

“This has been the most amazing time of my life,” she said. “Winning the title last night and then having to switch gears to come back this morning; it’s been simply amazing.”

Parker also made some history with her selection. She is the first female basketball player to ever leave early to turn professional. Although at Tennessee for four years, Parker got a medical red-shirt for one season after tearing a knee ligament. But she decided to forego that final year of eligibility and now looks forward to a bright future as a professional.

“I just felt like as a player and person I was ready for the big jump to the professional level,” Parker said.

“I got my education and we won back-to-back titles so I thought it was just time to move on. I’m looking forward to playing in Los Angeles.”

And Los Angeles and the WNBA will be looking forward to her as well. Despite being in existence for over 10 years now, the WNBA has been stuck in a bit of a doldrums over the past few seasons. The season already coincides with baseball and players make more money playing overseas than they do here in the states. Television ratings have dropped after the initial excitement in the late 90’s and some have complained about the quality of play and albeit unfairly, the appearance of the players.

Parker could do a lot to address many of those concerns. Not only is she a fundamentally sound player, she has a since of flair in her game unlike many others. She also has been blessed with a model-type beauty that will have young boys

SYLVIA FOWLES OU T of LSU wa s the top pi ck by the Chicago Sky in this year’s draft.

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C A ND A C E P A R K E R S T A N DS w i t h W NB A C o m m i s s i o n e r Donna Orender after being selected f irst overall in the 2008 WNBA Draft on Wednesday in Florida. across the country salivating at her every move. Marketing analysts are already predicting that Parker will be one of the most lucrative female athletes in the world within the next two or three years. And playing in entertainment clout-heavy Los Angeles will only help the image of her and the WNBA. “I think we have seen with Serena Williams, Anna Kournikova, Danica Patrick and Mia Ham that female athletes who are also very attractive will have a lot of opportunities to make a career just based off of endorsements,” said Jeff Gooding of Chicago-based rEvolution, a global sports marketing and media agency.

But the WNBA for whatever reason hasn’t been as successful in promoting their marquee athletes to a larger fan base. Many have criticized the WNBA for marketing to the lesbian community. The response from the league has been that there is a large fan base in that community that supports the WNBA. But if the league is truly going to become a major sports league in this country, Gooding and others in the marketing field believe they must do a better job in promoting their product to the masses.

“We’ve seen this play run several times before and I hope that Candace breaks the mold,” said rEvolution’s Darren Marshall. “You look at Chamiqua Holdsclaw who had amazing college careers and unfortunately it hasn’t transferred into economic prosperity. I think the main marketers are missing the boat by not using these athletes.

They need to put them in the fore-

front of selling their products. The corporate community is missing an opportunity particularly on products that focus on young women and family. These young women are very open to being used as endorsees.”

Studies have shown that in American society a woman’s beauty or lack thereof unfortunately plays a role into their marketing ability. With Parker’s good looks and charming personality, Marshall and Gooding believe she has the potential to be very successful off the court.

“I definitely think her looks will help her go beyond just the core WNBA audience,” Gooding said.

“Her beauty will help her land the L’Oreal deals. I don’t think it’s the fault of the athletes it’s more so the overlooking by corporate America.

Hopefully while admiring their beauty more people will also learn about their game.”

Gooding believes much of the blame must also be shouldered by the WNBA. He said they’ve done a poor job of expanding their fan base despite having the tools to do so.

“The WNBA needs to strike while the iron is hot and in the past I don’t think they’ve done that,” Gooding said. “Candace is going to come into the league with a lot of fanfare and they need to capitalize on that to promote their game and the quality of their game. Do they go the route of the LPGA where they clearly promoted their better looking female golfers; maybe?

In her personal life, Parker already seems to be beyond her years in maturity. She received her degree from the University of Tennessee and finished with a 4.0 G.P.A. She’s also engaged to Sacramento Kings player Sheldon Williams. Her older brother Anthony Parker plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. Chicago’s team, the Sky had the selection after Los Angeles and used it to draft LSU center Sylvia Fowles. The Miami native lost to Parker in the National Championship the night before but said being selected #2 overall was a nice consolation prize. Standing at 6’6”, Fowles will give the Sky a much-needed low-post player to compliment guard Armintie Price and forward Candice Dupree.

“It’s exciting to have a player like Sylvia on our team, whose extraordinary skills have the potential to change the game and expand the appeal of the WNBA,” said Sky coach Steven Key. “But what’s even more exciting is that Sylvia is exact(Continued on page 17)

QUIANNA CHANEY was selected by the Chicago Sky in the second round of the WNBA draft.

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