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rm **« .. _^ ■ BLACK NEWSPAPERS * il II OT¥ effectively reach UllV 1 byfar.more Jr^ ¥ w If I BLACK CONSUMERS \ GORGEOUS FRANCES -»■ ."CPCC student 4 ■J-.& Jf * Frances Huntley fa Beauty Of Week also attends Silver Mount Baptist Church regularly. As one of her favorite persons, Ms. Huntley,cited Maya Angelou. “I like her style of writing. She wrote “I Know Why Thg. Caged Bird Sings,” and “Just Give Me A Cold Drink of Water Before I Die.” She puts her feelings into writing form.” Ms. Huntley's feelings are usually expressed verbally. “I liketo discuss issues and speak my mind” she said. The actions of our beauty reveal her caring attitude for people. And her phi losophy of life shows un daunted determination. “It doesn’t matter how many times you fafl,” she began, “it’s how fast you'get up that counts.” CAF Tb Offer B9K X'' \A By Susan Eta worth Past Staff Writer The Charlotte Area Fund baa nearly $100,000 to allo cate for fuel assistance but hardly anyone is applying. Although applications for the Emergency Crisis As sistance program are still accepted “people have been trickling in," said CAF director Mary Staton. Since many people can celled their scheduled ap pointments, applications will be accepted until the March 31 deadline on a first-coin e-first-served basis. To be eligible for ECAP funds "the only criteria is income," according to Ms. Staton. Applicants who have re ceived other fuel assist ance monies from Social Services are still eligible if the aid has not exceeded the $200. maximum. Qualifying incomes for the program are $4,300. for a one-person household; $8,825. for two people; $7,080. for three; and *8,375. for four. Charlotte Area Fund of ficials acid applicants must still bring documents to support their eligibility. The State Office will not consider processing appli cations without copies of 1 the appropriate docu- * merits j Paycheck stubs, and an 1 employer’s statement are 1 required for those who hold Jobs. < Unemployment pass- I books, a statement from the site where the pay- 1 check or government check 1 is cashed or deposited are 1 necessary. 1 Include the name of the 1 utility company, the ac- < count number and a copy of * the most recent bill or an < see CAF on Page 12 ^ 1 i -- --- __ Education Is The Key To Success WASHINGTON-“I think the opportunity for blacks is there...you just got to go out and get it, you can’t wait for someone to drop it in your lap.” Clarence Musgrove, a GS-11 telephone rate analyst for the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, was giving advice on how to get ahead in life. And he should know-he attended night school for u years to earn a bachelor’s degree. Mus grove picked up his degree at the University of the District of Columbia last December, but he will march in the traditional commencement ceremon ies in May and he may well be the proudest graduate in the line. u s Deen a scuffle,” hq said in a recent interview. “Most of the time I had my back against the wall.” Born in Sandy Level, Va., Musgrove is one of 14 chil dren cf Jesse and Mary Musgrove, sharecroppers. He dropped out of the high school he was attending and left the back-breaking labor of the Helds at age 17 to seek a better life in Washington, D.C. He was drafted into the old Army Air Corps where he earned a high school equivalency certificate. Later Mus grove became a messenger for the Corps of Engineers in Washington, a job held for seven years. “I knew there was some, higher grade messengers somewhere,” he recalled, explaining how he found a mail clerk’s job at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and eventually rose to a GS-6 supervisor in the mail room. “I was somewhat dis satisfied with the mail room, even though I loved the work, he said. I was in charge of eight people. I was saying to myself, What am I going to do?’ From the back of my mind, I’ve always felt I wanted an education. I knew the only way to get ahead was to get an education. PROGRAM DIRECTOR ESTHER HARGRAVE .".".Encourages Sayes, Dale Bolton Lhrector Hargrave Says: “Their Biggest Problem Is Lack Of Self Confidence” By Teresa Burns Post Staff Writer A typical scene: little Martha is struggling with her homework. “I just can’t do this,” and she throws down her pencil in utter frustration. Isn’t it obvious? As long as Martha believes she can’t do it - she never will. This is one of the' pro blems students attending the First United Presby terian Church Tutorial Pro gram have, according to the director, Esther Har grave . “The biggest pro blem,” she began, "is lack of self-confidence.” The Tutorial Program, which meets every Tues day, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the First United Presby terian Church is geared to improve the student’s school work and attitude about himself. "We try to encourage them. We tell them that they can succeed. We try to make the children feel good about themselves,” Mrs. Hargrave continued. One example of the pro gram’s success is reflected in Chanelle Michael, a no ticeably bright student and her amazing improve ments. “I improved in every subject last quarter. I was confused and the teachers at school went too fast. But when I came here I could understand it with no trouble - I understand the teacher now,’' Chanelle commented. Jhanelle’s tutor, Klara Vinson attributed the suc cess to one on one contact. “When the situation is one on one, I think we achieve more,” Mrs. Vinson began, “Maybe one minor thing here is that we work with five or six students at a time and answer all ques tions. They are relaxed - with no pressure.” Yet, the same basic pro blem • lack of self-confi dence keeps reappearing. A few of the educational approaches used by Mrs. Hargrave and the tutorial staff to increase self esteem consist of supple mentary work in folders for the students. “Personal work is important to us,” Mrs.-Hargrave comment ed. The students are given hints on how to take tests correctly also. Another dimension of the program includes refresh ments served by different organizations in the church. It shows that some one® cares enough to take the time to prepare a snack. One of the highlights of the day is when a student stands at the podium and thanks the person prepar ing the refreshments. This is the second year of the program. Students are helped mostly in mathema tics and language arts ac cording to Mrs. Hargrave. They are not required to attend the program three days a week. Some come once or twice a week from 16 various schools. Tutors (all are either teachers or retired teach ers) come once or twice a week. They are Ethel Goodwin, Helen Hill, Rosa Foust, Klara Vinson, Ethel Martin, Mamie Brewing ton, Mattie Grigley, Mirian Bates, Dorothy Stinson, Mildred Baxter, Marion Phillips, and the director, Esther Hargrave. Mrs. Hargrave tutors all three .1_ Mrs. Hargrave is a re tired teacher irom the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. She worked /or 36 years and is still dedicating her time and energies as a talented edu cator at the program. "I got caught up in the re warding experience of working here,” she confessed. Support for the program has increased. “The church has really support ed us,” Mrs. Hargrave said. "It’s not one person's job. It’s a volunteer pro-, gram.” There are now four support groups involved with the tutorial program. The materials are handled by Martha Red dick, Eloise Morton, Shir ley Wilkins and Jonnie Bul lock. "They pick our sup plement materials,” Mrs. Hargrave explained. Another support group for the program is con cerned with counseling. Rev. Dr. Raymond Wors ley, pastor of Pint United Presbyterian, and founder of the tutorial program, is on this committee Char lotte Hampton, a contem porary remediator, James White a parent counselor, Calvin Davis, chairman of the steering committee, see THEIR on Page 4 , Controversy Abounds Kate’s Skating Rink Refuses To Admit Blacks? There is a controversy concerning who can be ad mitted at Kate’s Skating Rink on Central Ave. dur ng rush hours. It was Saturday night md tickets were not being raid. So some of the West Charlotte High School [trl’s and boy’s varsity esketball players were old they couldn’t get in. According to Sonya bee, i West Charlotte student >resent at the incident, ‘The Blacks couldn't get n. They said they didn't lave anymore tickets and hey weren’t selling any nore tickets. But then two irMte students, (also West Charlotte basketball play ts) were allowed to mter." Bill Grice, owner of Kate’s Skating Rink, said that the ticket box was closed that night. He said he did, however, admit •ome regular customers free. "It was not ethical to charge them and not let other people in,” he said. "This particular night we closed sales to a lot of people." He explained that about 3S percent of the people skating that night "were Black.” And that he admits "anyone regardless of race, color, or creed as long as they meet other requirements.” “We do have a policy of keeping the rougher and lower class element out white or black. We distin guish by the dress code and the conduct. We will ke|p this policy to take care of the clientele,” Grice contended. After the Black West Charlotte students were turned away Ms Lee said that they were told to leave. “There were about 12 of us. Three white men came up to the cars and told us If we were not off the premises in 10 minutes they would call the police. There wasn’t any fussing. We were shocked and didn't know what was goii^ on." The Black students ended up going to a movie that night. Even though Ms. Lee said there was ‘no fussing’, Grice said "...they were hollering" “Wedon’tallow anyone to stay on the pre mises,” Grice said. Black Females Have Longer Life Expectancy By Susan Ellsworth Post Staff Writer Blacks are living longer despite an increase in can cer and heart disease. Cen sus findings tracing the growth and development of blacks from 1790 to 1978 show a substantial increase in the life expectancy at birth for blacks bom in this country. The report also revealed that black females con tinue to have a longer life expectancy at birth than black males. In 1900 to 1902, black males could expect to average 33 years, and black females, 35. By 1974 the life expect ancy of both black males and females had shown a dramatic increase to 63 years at birth for the black male and 71 years for the black female. Most of these gains occured during the first half of the decade. Death rates from cancer and heart disease have spiraled. In 1910 cancer and heart disease account ed for 12 percent of all black deaths and 16 percent of all white deaths. Homicides from 1960 to 1974 almost doubled for both races. In 1974 the rate was 39.7 deaths per 100,000 for blacks and 5.8 deaths per 100,000 for whites. Martin L. King Statue Will Be Unveied April 5 By Susan Ellsworth Post Staff Writer A church service, candle light recessional to Marsh all Park and public unveil ing of the first life-size statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will commemor ate the slain civil rights leader in Charlotte. The memorial service to be held at Covenant Pres byterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street Friday, April 4 - 8 p.m., marks the date and exact hour king was assassinated. Ministers and choirs from local churches will participate in services highlighted by Delano Re cord's dramatic reenact ment of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream" speech. Following the service a candlelight recessional along South McDowell St. will lead participants to the statue site in Marshall Park. After a three-year effort, the 8-foot statue of King, mounted on a 4-foot base, will be unveiled and dedi cated at public ceremonies to be held at noon on Saturday, April 5 at Mar shall Park. 'Governor James B. Hunt, Charlotte Mayor Ed die Knox, and sculpt ureas Dr. Selma Burke will at tend along with local and religious leaders repre senting Baptist, Presby-' terian, Methodist, Jewish and Cathdlic congrega tions. The monument to King is the first of its kind in the' country. Funds for the sta tue were donated to and raised by the MLK Com mission headed by Rev. Coleman Kerry More information about the black population will be obtained from the 1980 Cen sus of Population and Hous ing which begins April 1. Every household will re ceive a census question naire on March 28. An individual’s census answers are confidential by law and can be pu blished only as part of the statistical totals. Results from the 1980 census will help decide how billions of dollars in State and Federal funds are al located. Task Force Message “Come Aive And VoteT * By Eileen Hanson Special To The Post “Come alive and vote!” That is the message the On-Goers Club is spreading in District Two this week in preparation for their voter registration drive, to be held Saturday, March 29 at Gethsemane AME Zion Church, 531 Campus St. from 1-5 p.m. On-Goers is a new youth group at the church dedi cated to making people more politically aware about the issues in the black community. Accord ing to member Worth Threadgill, "We decided to go into the black commun ity to areas with low voter registration and try to overcome the political apathy.” • Saturday’s efforts will concentrate on Precinct No. 12, in the area of the church. Club members will go door-to-door with in formation about voter re gistration, and will return to pick up those interested in registering. For ride information contact •iitrww. "It’s difficult for good black candidates to get elected because of the low black turnout at elections," said Threadgill, organizer of Saturday’s vote drive. "We should become more politically aware about is sues that affect our lives and vote for candidates that truly represent our interests." Potential voters should come to the registration: -if you have never registered before, -if you have not voted in the last 4 years, -if you have changed your name or address since you last voted, -if you are 17 years old and will be 18 by the Nov. 4 election. There are no tests or fees Involved. The clerk asks your name, place of resi dence, previous registra tion, age and place of birth, and party affiliation, if any. The parties in North Carolina are Republican, Democrat and Libertarian. Many people still think it’s difficult for blacks to register, that we have to pay something or take a test," said Lonnie Graves, co-chairman of the Vote Task Force. "In fact, it’s just as easy as signing your • name, and if you can’t do see TASK FORCE, Page^ woman doesn't mind leeing a man make a fool of riantf so long as some *h< woman isn't helping
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