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f w? rr<r I Books 1 Dottie Butler THE BLACK EXTENDED FA MIL Y by Elmer P. Martin and Joanne Mitchell Martin In spite of slavery and its effects, black families have existed, survived and endured for centuries. The separation of husbands, wives and children only caused black families to strengthen rather than disintegrate. The general accepted attitude is that poverty, disorganization and crime are prevalent among blacks, but these are not conditions peculiar to the Afro-American culture. These are parts of the total'AmericaiTculture. These are not conditions caused by weaknesses of the black family, but are caused by weaknesses in American society and government. The fact that blacks are strong survivors is evidenced by their continued ability to struggle in spite of poverty, ? nnnm.U. * ?-- ' - * ~ " u mivmpiuynicni ana iacK oi education. Alter the freed slaves failed to receive the "forty acres and mule" they had been promised, they pulled themselves up and set forth to succeed as best they could. Separated families traveled hundreds of miles in an effort to reunite. Ties had been formed during their bondage and were not easily broken. Brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, husb&nds, wives relied on one another for strength. They unflinchingly gave assistance when and where needed. Thus the extended family emerged. (It actually began in Africa where family life was organized around elaborate kinship ties and a strong sense of community.) Tbe Black Extended Family by Elmer P. ahd Joann^ Mitchell Mar^n diligently describes the black efcieffiJed family, its strengths, weaknesses, functions, goals and capabilities for survival. There is usually a strong dominant family member who acts as the leader and provides a home base for other family members. This is generally a mother or father but is sometimes a brother, sister, aunt or uncle. When other family members need a home, financial assistance or simply moral support, they know they can turn to this dominant figure. The authors found that these individuals expended much energy in "keeping the family together," "making it," "getting by," and "getting over." Black extended families have traditionally existed in rural areas. Urban miaration. middle class status anH a selfish desire to succeed have created problems with the sustenance of extended families causing them to deteriorate. Consequently, many blacks talk about "going back home" and unless they regain their sense of God, sense of family, sense of community, sense of strug41 gie,-and sense of identity-, *hecore of thetr existence?the extended family?will cease to be. Readers can appreciate the positive theme of this book. It reveals the struggles and strengths of Afro-American society and illustrates survival techniques for this darker race. It tears down many of the stereotypes assigned to the black family. Many of us who are urban creatures under the age of forty cannot identify with the extended family as depicted by the Martins, but perhaps we can evaluate our family situations, identify our values and perhaps re-define our goals thus salvaging and rebuilding the remains of black America, its culture and unity. Mrs. Brice Honored at Recent Reunion Mrs. Mary P. Brice of ties for the Experiment in Winston-Salem was guest Self Reliance in 1978. Now a of honor when the 1963 minister, she preached, her ?* ? * ' ? - giauuttung ciass oi k.l. mai sermon last year and Norris High School in was ordained last April. Thompson, Ga., held its reunion July 5-6. ni1!! "" - 1 Ctwl Mrs. Brice was a former ; teacher and advisor to the ' 7''' f wnr. o i muit wa Class. * *!?!* ? ir.MlM * wv*: nr. c* t. (M.W A former teacher at An- IT ttVUVZZZI, WWrtw (MMT WWW. derson Senior High School, " wtc"v c> Mrs. Brice retired as director of senior citizens activi^HEAVENLY DOG CHEECH ft CHONG'S VW NEXT MOVIE 8$ 1:15-3:15-5:15-7:15-9:15 , X&S 1 30-3:30-5:30-7:30-9:30 58$ ALL SEATS 1.50 FOR 1ST HOUR OF R J taofobwwwwvwwilST SHOW DAILYW?__~^/ yxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX- va/\aaaaaaaaaaa^ia^wAXXXA/ ^ ?a.' ||j| URBAN COWBOY I DAILY 2-4:30-7-9:30 ^ i wf ? f ^{j f I t? B [4 74*-nM ,,r,*otOA HAMot ctmm . :jl HERB IE GOES lilHOW TO BEAT THE HIGHfi :| BANANAS ^13^* COST OF LIVING f: Daily PG f HATS \ Daily PG i: ii^JSSSSSS1"w ATWHj^^2S^S2^j^ I V HIT >/ THE BLUES Y 1 BRONCO BILLY1: 1 II BROTHERS |: Q-_ f I I """ * ??Wir .S. . '-" ?= -^-^^Tc-r^ari . z- t*?*Tir z __ _____ ^ /// % I l^T ?o Afrs. Laverne Carruthers and daughter Tonya view their Mother, Daughl Apartment Into C. By David Puryear It was in the hall that Stcrff Writer Laveme Carruthers learned how to lay carpet. TheV even redecorated 411 had a man put down the fi?i tank. the carpet in the hall," she . . said. 44I watched him. I saw That s how complete a t^at whcn he came to a change the Carruthers fami- doorway, he had to stretch ly made as they painted, farther " carpeted and furnished SOf when she found a their apartment at 2767 bright blue remnant large Piedmont Circle. The enough for her living room, apartments are owned by Laverne decided to do it the Housing Authority of herself. Winston-Salem but as far as took out a butcher the Carruthers are concern- knife and started cutting," ed, it's their_own home, chA_ caM u > v j u i u 11 1 SCC now* something done twice, I can "I had really thought do it myself." about moving,'* said The living room received Laverne Carruthers, "but the most lavish makeover of after 1 thought about it, I any room in the apartment, couldn't afford to move, so with walls painted I decided to make this like cathodale blue, the addition my home." of a wall to wall wraparound bright blue ith the help of her vcjvct sof3t a wet tw0< 15-year-old daughter, Wa?s of mirror tiles, and Tonya, Ms. Carruthers net hung fTOm the ceilredecorated her bathroom, jng hall, living room and kit- ,:My favorite color is chen over a period of about blue>.. said Ms Carruthers. 21/2 months. Tonya was an ,.We wanted something enthus.astic assistant. odd> that other peop,e I started on the didn't have." bathroom one day while my When it came to the kitmother was asleep," said chen, Tonya had her chance Tonya. "When she woke Jo work with her favorite up, 1 had finished it. I like color, green. Once again, surprising people." they used a combination of ... wall paper and paint, with Her "surprise' was a contrasting trim on wood lively floral wall covering, suff t0 jve the kjtchen creating a bright yellow. a sunn atmosphere, -green and peach color jonya now has visions of srhpmp i r? hath wiv uun11 aw _ . ? _ - _ _ j _ _ _ .... ., a career in interior cented with mirror tiles. decorating> dreams which The Carruthers carried her mother hopes will come the yellow out into the hall, true, where they repainted the "I'm going to push her to walls and woodwork and do it," said Ms. Carruthers. added a landscape painting. The other members of the HE0r 2 00 SOT. 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EWER SANCTION 2 1245 BUTCH A NO < 12 15 BRASS TARGET Q SUNDANCE THE (/) 2 15 COVERT ACTION W EARLY DAYS - * - Directory.. - tm i i-?-i hs'A ; r| 9\\i 0 The Winston-Salem Ur_ ban League's Minority W1 T? Business Opportunity ProjflBj gram updating the ^ Minority Business Opporlr tunity Directory. you are vHERBMI a new or existing minority business owner <*vho wants to be listed in the business directory, free of charge, , please call the WinstonSalem Urban League 725-5614 between 8:30 a.m. I t f MERCh like to redecorated apartment. to 15,00C :er Turn / a Home jW**** family, Leola, Cynthia and ^ Tawanna, also pitched in on the project from time to time as did a neighbor, Lessie Williams, who provided company to Ms. Carruthers during the long days * w(l of work. m + g 44I think it shows your ^J|||lT ^ ^ parents care," said Tonya . of her mother's family pro- A * ject. 44Some parents just go UGUSl on and leave their kids like nothing." 44It was an exciting pro- Approxim ject for her and 1,7 said Ms. I item's?F Carruthers. "I- think itV I feb. nice for parents and I children to work together. 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