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2A NEWS/tCfie Cjwrlotte Thursday, December 11,2003 hind raiser proceeds to restore historic prep schooi Continued from page 1A Adair (Class of ‘39) of Chester. Brainerd’s impact on Chester was far-reaching, said Gina White, director of archives and special collec tions at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. The school provided African Americans the necessary tools to become educators, a sought- after profession during America’s apartheid era. “It had a profound effect pm education of African Americans in South Carolina,” she said. “It gave a source of education for peo ple who wanted to go on and be teachers.” The advent of public educa tion convinced the Presbyterian Church to close Brainerd in 1939, ushering in the decline of private black prep schools. Ibday, only four are in existence nationally, including Laurinburg Institute 93 miles east of Charlotte. Only one original Brainerd building remains: Kumler Hall, which is in need of immediate repair. Proceeds from next week’s fund raiser will go to that goal. “It’s going to require some Black voters play key role in 2004 election Continued from page 1A election time, but it ought to be continuous,” says Rev. Arnold W. Howard of Baltimore, chairman of the African American Ministers Leadership Council, a non-partisan arm of People for the American Way. His group, approximately 100 ministers from around the country, has launched a voter registration drive in seven states. The program, called “Sanctified Seven,” is aimed at making a strong impact in states where statewide races are normally tightly contested. The group is also paying specif attention to states where the black voting-age population is high enough to mean the difference between victory and defeat. The ministers are encouraging individual parishioners to register at least seven people every few days and equally important, get them to show up at the polls. The states, with their 2000 black turnout rates in parenthe sis, are: Florida, with a black voting age population (BVAP) of 76.2 percent (43.2 percent); Illinois with a BVAP of 66.8 per cent (67 percent); Michigan, with a BVAP of 67.6 percent (60.9 percent); Missouri with a BVAP of 67.9 percent, (68.2 percent); Ohio, with a BVAP of 67.4, (53.7 percent); Pennsylvania, with a BVAP of 68.1 percent (61.3 percent); and Wisconsin, with a BVAP of 70.8 percent (62 percent). In just one month, the group has already registered more than 2,000 new voters in Cleveland, according to Rev. Romal J. Tune of Washington, the national field organizer for the ministers program. “People are veiy energized. People are interested in the issues,” T\ine says. “Ministers groups and congregations have been doing registration at mails, shopping centers, grocery stores. They do what we call walks around the community in a seven-block radius of the church. We call them Jericho walks, knocking on doors,” Time says. “And then we have peo ple in the pews who have influence in their workplace. They start with registering the entire congregation. And then the congregation goes out into other places. One lady said, ‘I went to my bowling league and I registered 20 people.’” money and all the money can’t come from this fund raiser alone,” Rashad said. “The work needs to begin soon. The good part is it’s a pretty sound building.” The benefit is a family affair. Ayers AUen will be in Charlotte, as will Rashad’s sister, dancer-choreographer Debbie Alien, who will bring dance students from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Dancers from the AACC and Eva Dancers Ltd of Baltimore will also partic ipate. “My mother decided when she wanted to do this,” "Rashad said by telephone from New York, where she is starring in a production at Public Theatre. “Deborah has a window when she had time to help out.” The Freedmen’s Bureau opened Brainerd in 1866 to educate newly-freed slaves. The Presbyterian Church supplied teachers and money on the 14-acre site, and an average of 145 students were enrolled yearly in grades 1- 10. Many Brainerd students went on to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, and a JCSU professor, J.D. Martin, was headmaster from 1928-35. Although stu dents often showed' up on campus with little more than the clothes on their backs, Brainerd students learned the classics, arts and sci ences. “It was a very well-rounded education,” Rashad said. “While they didn’t have a lot of material possessions, they had a real sense of purpose about themselves. The people who went to Brainerd had a sense of service to humanity.” The Brainerd Heritage Fund, which raises money for the site, will ultimately decide , what happens to Kiunler as weU as the overall site. It may decide to convert the building into a communi ty center or historic site. “Brainerd Institute is inter woven with the history of a lot of people in that area,^’ Rashad said. ...“What I’d like to see is something that serves all of Chester. The first thing is I’d like to see that building restored.” For information on “The Ivy of Education” benefit, call (704) 376-9476. On the Net Brainerd Heritage Fund: www.brainerdheritagefund.org *Da cfOic (icect TOedditt^ Z>inect(n, 'Wcdditi/^ ‘Ptiutnc^ (n. Suatt PliuutM,? If so, Contact: '^aSceut 704-94?-6935 ■ eeU: 704-651-0750 ■ Weddings With Character - Please join the Northwest Corridor Community Development Corporation for a year-end update on redevelopment in the Historic WestEnd. Thursday December 18, 2003 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Grimes Lounge at Johnson C. Smith University RSVPto Gwen Jackson 704/378-3542 Charlotte Chapter of National Women of Achievement, Inc. Celebrated Its 10th Annul Profiles of Prominence Mntfiet Charlotte’s Oasis Shriners Temple was the venue chosen for this auspicious occasion featuring a multi-task presentation honoring prestigious community' leaders and awarding schol arships to deserving recipients. The affable Dr. Daisy R. Walker seri'ed as mistress of ceremony. Keynote speaker Dr. Wilhelmenia Rembert, engaged the audience with thought-provoking insight as she expounded on the chapter’s theme: Weaving Pathways Toward the Vision “No Child Left Behind, “ as she made crystal clear the need for parental involve ment, and the role the community must take as advocates for the rh, wUhefmmia Dr. Daisy Walker future leaders of the 21st century. In keeping with the goals of promoting excellence in youth, the Charlotte Chapter of National Women of Achievement, Inc. presented the NWOA Scholarship to Youth Achiever Justin Blakeney, the first high school graduate from the Charlotte Chapter’s Youth Achievers. Justin is a freshman at the University of Nortli Carolina at Charlotte and maintains a 3.6 grade point average. In memory of Achiever E. Denise Randolph Litde, the Charlotte Chapter established a scholarship fund to commensurate the service and commitment she gave as a superb member. Matthew K. Little received the first E, Denise Randolph Little Scholarship in memory of his mother. The One Thousand Dollar scholarship was placed in a trust account until he enters college. The 7 prestigious honorees recognized for commendable and meritorious service in their chosen professions in the Charlotte community were: Timothy D, Gibbs, Transit Planning Manager for CA.T.S., and West Charlotte High School Alumni historian and documentarian; Darryl A. Jackson, president Automotive Management Service Inc., and community service youth mentor and advisor; Clara H. Jones, owner Jones Piano Studio and founder of the Clara H. Jones Scholarship; Dr. Tolly A. Kennon Jr., oral surgeon, first black Chief Dept, of Dentistry' for Carolina Medical Center and the first black dental specialist in North Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Ga; Mrs. Mary B. Maxwell, retired CMS/Communiation Dept., and the epitome of the ultimate volunteer; Mrs. Joanne W. Pughsley, an award winning administrator and advoate for children; and Dr. Daisy R. Walker, assis tant director Extended Year Programs/Service, CMS, and author of her first book. Timothy D. Gibbs Dr. Tolly A Kennon, Jr. ll\ Mary B. Maxwell Joanne W. PugMey One Nation... One Dream... Let Freedom Ring! LmnwdVWhy ot Central Carollnas, Inc, wiHcynouTiCBesfOWf McCrorey Family YMCA Presents 10th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Monday, January 19, 2004 7:00 A.M. Adam’s Mark Hotel 555 South McDowel Street, Charlotte Doors open at 6:45 A.M. Keynote Speaker; Dr. Bonnie Hines, Pastor, Walls AMEZ Church For More Information, call 704-716-6500 Individual Tickets $20. ) Proceeds are directed toward our Community Outreach Campaign so that the drams of Children and teens may be realized. NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE MLK SPIRIT AWARD. CALL 704-716-6506 FOR INFO
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