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SATURDAY, OCTOBERS, 1993—THECAROU.N.ApMES-3 MRS. MINERVA FIELDS RECEIVES HER LIFE MEMBERSHIP AS HER HUSBAND, A LIFE MEMBER, LOOKS ON WITH PRIDE NAACP Holds Candidates Forum By Ray Trent The Durham Branch NAACP, at its monthly meeting Sunday, September 26 at Community Baptist Church in Durham, invited candidates for the coming municipal elections to speak to the public and give their platforms. As James Black, Branch president, explained, the NAACP docs not endorsfc any candidate, but all members are registered voters and are urged to vote their conscience. The moderator for the forum was immediate past president, Mrs. Florinc Roberson. Following are some of the candidates’ comments: • Harry Rodenhizer, Mayor I don’t expect :o do anything different if re-elected...carry on the programs I started. ■ Sylvia Kcrckhoff, Mayor I put first tenant on Housing Board and have supported housing in my ten years. • Howard Clement, III, 3rd Ward (unopposed) My ten year goals have been jobs, justice and peace. No jobs, no justice, no peace. I urge Council to take action against AT&T. • Paul Miller, At-Large Most important is the problem of youth. Crime enforcement is not enough. Diane Wright, At-Large I fought for land use and ho.'sfng. I fought against the ballpark ai.' 1 have fought for minority, contractors in projects in the city. • Isaac Robinson, At-Large I feel I’ve served the community Durham Friends of Black Childrc Sponsors Its First ospet ITT, .;bs Sunday, October 3, 4 PM - St. Joseph’s 'v' 2521 Fo3'cttevi!le St, Featuring •Greater Joy Ensemble ‘Orange Grove Oh •Greater St. Paul Evangelical Choir •Orange Grove Chancel Choir -TET Ensemble •In Touch Fellowship THE CAROLINA TIMES L.E, AUSTIN Editor-Publisher 1927-1971 p’iSi: ovory Thursday (dated Saturday) (except the week following ) in riij'ham N C. oy United Publishers, Incorporated. Mailing address; P.O. Bo.' IPtd, Durham, N.C. 27702-3825. Office located at 923 Old Fayetteville Snoot, Diifh.-un, N.C. 27701. Second Class Postage paid at Durham, North Cmolina 27702. Vo'umo 71, Number 39 POSTMASTEIR' Send address changes to THE CAROLINA TIMES, P.O. Box 38:'5, Durham, N.C. 27702-3825. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year. 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FLORINE ROBERSON MODERAT ES NAACP CANDIDATES FORUM Cong, Eva Clayton Takes Leadership Role in CBC Legislative Weekend well in general. My work speaks for me. • Chuck Grubb, 1st Ward I have helped the Hayti Development and Edgemont Community. • Frank Hyman, 1st Ward I have worked with the West End Community and hied to be a voice for community. • Tyrone Cox, 5th Ward We demand our rightful place at the table. We must improve people’s lives. I fight fbr jobs, youth development and an aggressive approach to crime. Last election, we were denied our place al ihe utblc. They tried to silence .IS. AnncUc Montgomery, 5lh Ward I support the trails and giccnways. 1 work to redefine downlo'vn Durham Lria 1 awsoii, 5lh Ward Dclerioraiiiig housing, low s'on.a 1,1,] iinr.npf' j mcM in Ihe rorc of Fic rily is a .shame. We i:,l rnhiiild our cily. I .S'.mport lie visible police. • Wf''ih Hill, Al l ,argc I iviirs! from Ihc Durham Police Dc|nrimeni, Crime conlrol and prevcnlion arc my first prioiily. • Floyd McKissick, Jr., Al-l,argc My family has been acliec many years and I want to conimuc the legacy my father created. 1 w.a.l A frici'n Americans to gel il ' u share of business. The question and answer , '.hI dealt with citizens’ concerns ilxnil the water bill silualion and the. garbage collection problems. Also at this mccling, il was no cd that the national NAACP has dropped AT&T as its long disuincc carrier after a cartoon depicting Africans as monkeys. Further aclion included a letter written to Duke University requesting that institution ;o drop AT&T. Councilman Howard Clement III encouraged the City of Durham to drop the carrier. Mrs. Minerva Fields received her life membership plaque. John Mason and Mrs. Alice Luster, though not present, were honored as life members. Mrs. Florinc Roberson received her Million Dollar mci;! for WASHINGTON, D.C. — In her first term as a participant in the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Weekend, Congresswoman Eva M. Clayton (D.NC) took the leadership in several key events. On Thursday, September 16, Clayton co- convened the braintrusi, titled "Health Care Reform: What it means to African Americans" at which First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinlon delivered the keynote address. This standing-room-only event held in the Rayburn Building fcalurcd testimony from health experts all over the country. Congressmen Louis Slokes (D- 011), John Conyers (D-Ml), and enlisting members. The Octol’cr mccling will be held on October 24 at New Jerusalem Baplist Calhcdral al 4 p.m. Tlic church is located on Old Oxford Highway an I Danube Lane. Bobby Scolt (D-'VA) shared the dais with Clayton. On Frirlay, Clayton convened an agriculuire braintrust titled "Rural Economic Development," during which several North Carolinians pre.scni.crl testimony. This session covcied lopics such as community- based economic development iniiialivcs, survival slrategics for black farmers andfffcderal and stale partnership strategics. Other members of the Agriculture Commilicc in allcndance at the braintrust were Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D^GA) and Congressman Jim Ciyburn (D-SC). Claylon also co-qoii.yencd a conference called, "Environmental Racism: Myth or Rqality," which dealt with the dumping, of toxic materials in popr,^ minority commiinilics, ... Tlic main event fqr the CBC Annual Legislative Wq^fcnd is the Saturday night dinn!.,i. This year Claylon was lapped to deliver the main address. EZ KUTZ BARBER SHOP 1213 Universify Drive (919)Hf^-C039 (Forc.st Hills Shopping Center) Working to besVs'erTc you! Tuesday - Saturday — 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.'‘ "Prime cuts to suit any taste" Sfylists: David — Reginald — James ■ Open to the Public The Race and Education House Course Presents:- "Race, Education, and the Arts" with DR. MURRY N. DePILLARS Dean, Professor of Art Education Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts Artist, Author, Consultant Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. Social - Sciences Building, rm. 136 Duke University, West Campus
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