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‘Friends’ of Black Children ' To Sponsor Gospelfest Fundraiser October 3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ?5.1,993—THE The Durham County Friends of Black Children Council will sponsor a GospelFest on Sunday, October 3, 4 p.m., at St. Joseph’s AME Church, 2521 Fayetteville St. Performances are scheduled by the Greater Joy Ensemble, Orange Grove Cherubs, Greater St. Paul Evangelical Choir, Orange Grove Chancel Choir, TET Ensemble and the In Touch Fellowship. Donations will be welcomed at the GospelFest for the benefit of the work of the Durham County Friends. Those funds will help the Council in its outreach on behalf of children in need. What is the Friends of Black Children program? The Friends of Black Children program developed as a response to the problem of a disproportionate number of black children, free and clear for adoption, who do not have permanent homes. It was developed in 1982 and operated under the auspices of the School of Social Work. UNC- Chapel Hill, until 1984 when the N.C. Division of Social Services assumed responsibility for continuation as an ongoing service witliin the division. Currently there are approximately 20 county department of social services participating in the program. Limited funding prohibits others. What is Durham’s connection? The Durham County Friends of Black Children Council was organized in July 1990. The Council serves as a link between the black community and the county Department of Social Services resulting in an increased number of black families interested in adopting waiting black children. The Durham FOBC Council has approximately 15 active members. The local council, along with other FOBC councils, is affiliated with the N.C. Association of Friends of Black Children. The aim of the Durham council is to better inform the community of the needs of black children ana to facilitate the placement of children for adoption. What are the facts? National statistics indicate that black children are less likely to achieve permanence through adoption than non-black children. In Jslorth Carolina, 505 of tlte children legally free for adoption are black. Who are these children? These are children with no parents to care for them. Many people think since there is a shortage of babies, there are no children to adopt. While there are some infants and toddlers available for adoption, die greater need for adoptive homes is for children from six to twelve years of age and beyond. There are many "special needs" children in North Carolina right now. Some have medical problems, some have emotional problems, some have physical disabilities. Some are school age children. Some are brothers and sisters who should be kept together. These children need patient and loving parents who can help them feel good about themselves and give them a feeling of belonging and security. NAACP Plans Boycott Of AT&T RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina NAACP is reacting to an offensive drawing that appeared in an American Telephone & Telegraph Co. internal magazine by planning a switch 40 a competing long-dislance telephone company. The illustration in AT&T Focus, a magazine distributed to the company’s 300,000 employees worldwide, shows five characters on several continents chatting on the telephone. The character representing the African continent is a monkey while most of the other characters are human. An AT&T spokesman said the use of the illustration in the company’s magazine was due to negligence on the part of the company responsible for producing it. The free-lance artist who designed the illustration has beer, dismissed, said spokesman Walter Murphy. Backlash over the illustration has prompted some to take their long distance service away from AT&T, Durham Friends of Black Children Council Sponsors Its First GospelF est Sunday, October 3,4 PM - St. .Joseph’s AM L C'lurcli 2521 Fayetteville St. Featuring •Greater Joy Ensemble -Orange Grove Cherubs •Greater St. Paul Evangelical Choir •Orange Grove Chancel Choir -TET Ensemble •In Touch Fellowship COUPON COUPON COUPON Mercy Dee Hair Styling Studio -1/2 PRICE OFF - I On Everything - With This Coupoi Thursday, Friday and Saturday Expires 1/1/94 Care Free Curl - $30.00 103 E. Chapel Mill St. Durham, N.C. 2770. Ask for MERCY 68B-‘1809 Murphy told The News & Observer of Raleigh. "Wc’vc had some calls from people so outraged that they say they will switch their long-distance service. I did not get the sense on Friday that there was a great groundswcll," Murphy said. AT&T distributed an apology to its employees via an electronic messaging service on Thursday, and the company’s senior vice president for public relations issued a separate apology. However, the apology didn’t satisfy the N.C. NAACP. The N.C. NAACP issued a statement late Friday night complaining that Robert Allen, chief executive officer and chairman of_ AT&T, had not responded to the organization’s complaint. The statement pointed out that a letter to Allen from executive director Mary L. Peeler of Greensboro said "an apology by AT&T simply to employees is not enough." Ms. Peeler said reports that she had expressed satisfaction with the apology AT&T issued to its employees last week were erroneous. Murphy said the company [ilans "a more general apology" this week via ads that will appear in n’in.iiily newspapers across the counti /. 1 ho ads will feature a letter from /Vlicri apologizing to "AT&T employees, particularly our African-Ameri ran employees, our customers and he communities we serve." Murpi ■ also said Allen plans to write Icttci of apology to everyone who has written to him about the matter, including Ms. Peeler. Ms. Peeler declined to say in advance if other actions arc being considered by the N.C. NAACP against AT&T, or whether I’ e actions taken by the comp, would resolve her complaint. HONORING HHS COACH OF ’43 HORNETS — These men of the ’43 Hornet Club placed at wreath Sunday at the grave of Coach Herman H. Riddick; Edward Boyd, James Deberry, Russell Blunt, George Qiiiett, Willie Bradshaw, Luther Smith, Garson McLeod, Thomas Womble, Thomas Allen, James Elliott and Walter M. Grandy. (Photo by Ray Trent) Friendly Forty The Friendly Forty Social Club held its annual fish fry Saturday at a local park. Grace was offered by Rev. Percy Jones, after which members and friends enjoyed fellowship and food. Ages of attendees ranged from one month to 87 years. Among those attending were: Mary Taylor, Winifred Headen, Esther Goods, Margaret Adams, Althea Ingram, Catherine Haskins, Vertie Glenn, Jackie Brown, Dorsey Williams, Charles Noel, Geraldine Pennington, Hattie Dark, Norma Snipes, Cora Brown, Elmira Flintall, Mildred Poole, Louise Jenkins, Nezzie Carter, Doletha Pratt, James Moore, Janet Lynch, Naomi Kollock, Nellie Taylor, Dorothy Cole, Anna Richards, Tiwanna Kollock, Burma Pretty, Marshall Henry, Helen Murray, Doris Mae Self, Roslyn Coleman, Lillian Thompson, Laura Boyd, Delores Sellars, Rebecca Hawkins, Daisy Ball, Courtney Brown, Edith Johnson, Edna Haskins, Mary Mills, Telia Coleman, Clyde Moore, Jr. Dorothy Williams, Gena Coleman, Ted Evans, Ronald Fields, Pat Lane, Eddie Poole, Mary Lyons, Geraldine Burroughs, Grace Justice, Rodney Fields, Krishelle Jackson, Ruth Lee, Leon and Bertha Snipes, J.D. and Clara Williams, Robert and Rebecca Daye, Samuel and Flora Foushcc, Roger and Nannie Turner, Ervin and Margaret Trice, Jerry and Frances C. Joyner, Rev. Percy and Helen Jones, Odell and Minerva Fields, Roy V. and Mildred Smith, Theodore and Gwen Headen, Jr., Wilford and Barbara Hester, Theodore and Gladys Johnson, Ed and Ruby Lastcr, Terry and Deidre Jackson, Portia and Dequita Hester, Terry and Elaine Mayo, Robert and Jessie Reid, Marvin and Lois Smith, Alverna and Minerva Wagstaff, Sadie B. Lloyd, Robert E. Chavis and Servater Evans. Hillside Hornets Football 50 Years Later By Ray Trent Ask any alumni who attended Hillside High School back in 1943 what was the most fun in that year and they will tell you that it was wearing the little badges with the opponent’s name on it and a zero. It seemed that they were dreaming of an eight-game season and all shut-outs! But in 1943, the Hillside Hornets under Coach Hcrm:in H. Riddick and an enthu'.asiic student body, the imposs ible dream became a reality. In lO-'.j, the Hillside Hornets of Durli: .:\ were unbeaten, untied and un cf - d on. A record not to be ’..'as half a century ago, but it is remembered and talked i''.n memory of the fiftieth anniversary, eleven men, some members of tliat team, gathered on Sunday, September 19, 1993 at Glcnnview Memorial Park in Durliam to honor Coach Riddick and [)Iacc a wreatli at his grave. There was a reading of Psalm 145:1-8 and three verses of Psalm he gladiators then formed a ring .. nd the grave, holding hands to Ithe man who made them V.:... they are today — Coach •d • ’eft together to gather at one o:‘ i'i. nembers home to do the ' — go over each game, ' ’ay, to recall what made .. the greatest team in high school football. ^ ^ inAACP offices naiionwiv. have received phone calls Tcom individuals who said they ]>lanncd to drop AT&T as their long- . i stance carrier, she said. EZ KUTZ BARBER SHOP 1213 University Drive (919) 419-6039 (Forest Hills Shopping Center) Working to best serve you! Tuesday - Saturday — 7:30 a.ni. - 7:30 p.m. "Prime cuts to suit any taste" Stylists: David — Reginald — James Reading is Focus o; R.N. Harris PTA Meeting Eighty parents attended the R.N. llairis Elemlary School’s first PTA meeting of the school year Thursday, September 16, despite llic licavy rain storm. Tlie iniporlance of reading aloud to cliiklrcn was a major topic and was credited with encouraging children’s desire to read. It is credited as being the single most imporlar.t factor in rearing a reader. VN'anting to read is the key lo becoming good readers was llie cssenfo of a film shown during Ihe meeting. Good readers are more successful in school, it was concluded, Mrs. Alice Smith, president of the Harris School PTA, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Gertrude P. Williams is principal. Phoenix Square Merchants' Association $ideuAtk Sept. 18 & 25 and Oct 3 & 9,1993 From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phoenix Square Shopping Center (Next to Hayti Heritage Center) !!! IBargains Galore!!!! Mcrchan ts' Associa tion Members: Accessories Plus • BJ's Business Services • Bold Concepts/La'Paulette Imperial Barbershop • Jabari's Tailor Shop • Jr.'s Auto Accessories Lillian's Beauty World • N & G Fashions • Prince Hall Eastern Star J'he Baobab Source Book Store • The Shoe Specialist Thorpe Barber Shop • Reid's Accounting and Tax Services Somethine for everyone. tn ^COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON TO OUR STUDENTS... Bring us your report cards every time you make the "A" Honor Roll. Weaver’s Cleaners will dryclean one item free for charge for each student making the "A" Honor Roll. The Shoe Specialist will supply one pair of heels free to each student making the "A" Honor Roll. The future of our community depends on you, our young people. And it’s important for you to know that the business community is proud of your achievements. We believe all children can achieve. And for those students who worked hard to make the "A" Honor Roll, we are especially proud of you. We encourage you to fly even higher in your pursuit of excellence. Remember, you are only limited by your imagination. Weaver’s Cleaners The Shoe Specialist 1212 Fayetteville Street 902 Fayetteville Street Durham, North Carolina Durham, North Carolina 682-1566 683-2401 PLEASE ENTER MY SUBSCRIPTION FOR 1 year - Durham County - $19.08 1 year - North Carolina -■ $22.32 1 year - Out of State - $22.00 Mr. Mrs. Ms. Address City a State Zip Code Check or Money Order Enclosed Bill me within thirty days MAIL TO: THE CAROLINA TIMES P. O. Box 3825 Durham, North Carolina 27702
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