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a^j^pbe Farrakhan named in lawsuit against son VALPARAISO, Ind. (APi-A Gary couple claims in a lawsuit that Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is partly to blame for a hit-and-run accident that led to his son's arrest on drunken driving charges. The elder Farrakhan acted negligently when he turned his 1997 Mummer over to Josnua Nasir H. harraKtiun J when he knew, or should have known, his I son's driver's license was suspended or [I revoked, Gladys and Charles Peterson alleged in documents filed last Thursday in Porter Superior Court. The court documents add Farrakhan's name to a lawsuit originally filed in May. The Petersons were injured May 10 when Nasir Farrakhan struck their car on the Indi ana Toll Road in LaPorte County about 50 miles east of Chicago, according to the law suit. In a separate but related case. Farrakhan. 44. of Chicago, has pleaded innocent to charges of driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia and leaving the scene of an accident. A portable breath test given to Farrakhan at the lime of his May 10 arrest showed he had only a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.001 percent, well below Indiana's legal limit of 0.08 percent to drive. There was no number for Louis Farrakhan in published listings for Chicago. A message seeking comment was left after hours at Far rakhan's mosque. Farrakhan Marchers accuse Georgia sheriff of 'slave labor' for using local inmates BLAKELY, Ga. (AP) - About 30 people marched Wednesday in a demonstration demanding the resignation of Early County Sheriff Jimmie Murkerson, claiming he engaged in "slave labor" by using county prisoners for private work. The protest came almost a month after a grand jury in the south west Georgia county declined to indict Murkerson on charges of using inmates for private gain. The marchers, some from Americus and Albany, said most inmates who worked on private property - including that of Murker son and his relatives - were black. "Apparently the sheriff feels we are not 'we the people,' but 'we the slaves,"' said Cynthia Edwards, pastor of Greater Works Outreach Ministry of Blakely. Murkerson said his attorney had asked him not to comment. A June 6 grand jury said Murkerson allowed inmates to work on private property both with and without compensation. Though no charges were brought against the sheriff, the panel recommended that inmates must have a written order from a judge to work outside the county jail, and that they must wear jail uniforms. Africare to honor Bill and Melinda Gates Bill and Melinda Gates will receive Africare's 2003 Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award on ? Oct. 9 at the Africare Bishop Walker Dinner in Washington, D.C. The award is presented each year to individuals internationally distinguished for their service to Africa and to world development as well as their embodiment of the principles of peace, justice, and mul tiracial harmony that were espoused ny tne late jotin I. walk er, the first African-American Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., and long-time chairman of Africare, for whom the Africare Dinner is named. Past award recipients have included Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu. Sargent Shriver. and Andrew Young, among others. Africare will honor Bill and Melinda Gates for establishing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is working to improve equi ty in global health, education, and access to technology. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation exem plifies cuttine-edse Dhilanthronv Bill and Melinda Gates in the 21st century. The founda tion's primary global health priority is to stop the transmission of HI V. Its ground-breaking research and prevention programs are achieving outstanding result^, while significantly raising public awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Through their foundation. Bill and Melinda Gates have utilized their position as leaders in the technology world to provide access to digital information to all people, regardless of age, race, income, or geographic location. The couple have also been particularly commit ted to minority student achievement, through scholarship programs, including the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, and their support of small, rigorous schools that give all students the opportunity to suc ceed. Campaign seeks Marvin Gaye stamp (Special to the NNPA) - A campaign is under way to honor the late singer Marvin Gaye on his 65th birthday with a commemorative U.S. postage stamp. The three-month "A Stamp for Marvin" campaign is organized by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Motown Alumni Association (MMA). " ; Fans of the legendary R&B sihueFare bSfifiTasked to write letters of support to the Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee, a group of inde pendent citizens appointed by the U.S. postmaster general who meet four times a year to review more than 40.000 suggestions for stamps. Commemorative stamps are issued to honor anniversaries, important people or special events. According to the U.S. Postal Service, indi viduals must be deceased for at least 10 years before they can be con sidered for a commemorative stamp. Gaye died almost 20 years ago on April 1. 1984: his next birthday is April 2, 2004. "The committee has turned down Marvin for a stamp several times," Ron Brewington, executive director. L.A.'s MMA chapter, told reporters. "No reason for the denial was given." Fans are asked to send a letter of support to: Dr. Virginia Noelke. Chair, Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee: U.S. Postal Service; 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW: Room 5670; Washington. D.C. 20260-2437. The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published every Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing Co. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem. NC 27101. Peri odicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. Annual sub scription price is $30.72. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636 Blacks concerned about environment BY RACHEL KIPP nil ASSOCIATED PRESS ALBANY, N.Y. - Black Americans are as committed to the environment as whites, recent research shows, and more minorities are finding leadership ^positions in estab lished environmental groups. Using data from voting records, three decades worth of national surveys and studies on attitudes in the Detroit area. University of Michigan associ ate professor Paul Mohai examined the environmental actions, priorities and concerns of blacks. Among the study's find ings: ? In the National Opinion Research Center survey in 1993, 37 percent of blacks said they bought pesticide-free foods out of concern for the environment compared with 29 percent of whites. Larger per centages of "blacks also said they consumed less meat and drove less for environmental reasons. Sixty-four percent of white Americans indicated they often or always recycle, com pared with 44 percent of blacks. ? A 1990 survey of Detroit residents showed 26 percent of blacks and 3 percent of whites named neighborhood pollution problems, such as high noise levels or abandoned houses, as among the most important environmental problems facing the country. A 2002 survey showed similar results. ? Analysis of voting records from the past two decades showed black members of Con gress support conservation and pro-environmental legislation. Average pro-environmental voting scores for members of the Congressional Black Cau cus in the U.S. House have ranged from about 75 to 85 percent. Average scores for other House Democrats and Republicans have ranged from about 60 to 80 percent and 20 to 40 percent, respectively. In recent years, a number of blacks have moved into leader ship positions at the Sierra Club, said Melanie Griffin, director of the national organi zation's environmental partner ship program. Griffin said the Sierra Club's partnership and environmental justice pro grams have resulted in more work being done with diverse communities. "When I ask our African American leaders what their experience has been, it seems to be mixed," Griffin said. "We have a long history, we have a long way to go, and we can def initely do better." Mohai's study indicates that blacks were as likely as whites to identify themselves as mem bers of an environmental group. But the data also showed blacks frequently formed their own groups or joined grass-roots organiza tions rather than existing ones, a trend Mohai said may be changing. "National organizations were not giving a lot of time to the environmental priorities and concerns of people of color," he said. "I think that's the reason why people of color began forming their own organizations. Since therr, there's been a lot of evidence to indicate that national organiza tions have been responding." See Environment on AS KRT Photo A woman works in a recycling plant in South Carolina. A recent survey found that more blacks and other minorities are beginning to recycle. Young issues call to 'go back to Africa' SPECIAL jo nil SM'\ WASHINGTON - Ambas sador Andrew Young, chairman of the Leon Howard Sullivan Summit, issued a call to African Americans to "go back to Africa" its they celebrate the sixth convening of the biannual event. The summit will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, July 12-19. The ' summit, t h e largest gathering o f African Ameri cans and Africans, will focus on a week long series of workshops con centrating on sustainable devel opment efforts in Africa, includ ing business, trade and invest ment, education and HIV/AIDS. More than 5.CXK) delegates are expected to attend. "African-Americans have traveled all over the world; but few have ever gone 'home,"' said Young, who was appointed chairman of the summit in 2001. "This conference allows African-Americans to see how far we have come: We left Africa in shackles and are now returning in business suits. We should come together to cele brate our accomplishments and r? ensure that we move forward, united as a people." In addition to the work shops, summit delegates will have the opportunity to partici Young pate in world-class 'dialogue with African leaders, enjoy black-tie evening affairs and concerts and participate in the special "last rites" memorial ceremony to Rev. Sullivan, the first ever bestowed on an Amer ican citizen. As a final send-off. delegates will enjoy an overnight stopover in Dakar, Senegal, to participate in an exclusive celebration for people of African heritage hosted by Abdoulaye Wade, president of Senegal. Formerly named the African-African American Sum mit, the summit was the vision of the late Rev. Leon Howard Sullivan. Since its inception in 1991. the summit has been one of the world's leaders on Africa and Africa-related issues. The summit has led to sig nificant gains in improvement of life and trade relations on the African continent and has resulted in more than $20 mil lion worth of books, educational and relief supplies. The summit has raised the consciousness 3f the world about the important of Africa as a global citizen and a viable player in the economic arena. For registration informal tion, contact the Summit office at (202) 736-2239. 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