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mmmfm 7A NEWS/Cte Thursday, April 8, 2004 Racial proHe Mi heads to ILS. Senate Continued from page 1A “You can’t just have any old law, call it racial profiling and qualify for these mil lions of dollars. Because there’s a money incentive, I think it’ll be effective in get ting states to want to get the money and therefore pass the laws we need,” Norton says. ‘You have the states making stops for race alone.” The provision will now be discussed in a conference between House and Senate members among other provi sions in the transportation bill. Norton acknowledges that the measure, which she expects will be agreed upon, is only a start. For at least the last two sessions of Congress, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), the longest serving member of the CBC and ranking mem ber of the House Judiciary Committee, has introduced an anti-police profiling bill that would become a manda tory civil rights law rather than a budgetary provision such as Norton’s. It would prohibit federal funds for states or localities proven to be conducting traffic stops based on race. Conyers has noted that Republican Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner (iVis.), has constantly blocked the measure from ever reaching the House floor for a vote. “We are nowhere near to getting that from a Republican Congress,” says Norton, a co-sponsor of Conyers’ bill (H.R.3847). “We’re just going in the back door. [Conyers] wants to go in the front door.” Norton used her knowl edge and savvy as former chair of the Equal Emplo3Tnent Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under Jimmy Carter to write the new provision. “’One of the reasons racial profiling remains wide spread is because federal law Has been silent, unKke the case with job discrimination and discrimination in other state and federal activities,” Norton said. She says her provision, established by working with ranking Transportation Committee Democrat, James Oberstar (Minn.), is an important first step, but she will continue to fight alongside Conyers to add a ban on racial profiling to the nation’s civil rights laws. lb qualify for a maximum of 5 percent annual of the grant funding, states must establish laws prohibiting the use of race or ethnicity of drivers or passengers in making traffic stops. “A state law shall prohibit, in the enforcement of state laws regulating the use of Federal-aid highways, a State or local law enforce ment officer from using the race or ethnicity of the driver or passengers to any degree in making routine or sponta neous law enforcement deci sions, such as ordinaiy traf fic stops on Federal-aid high ways,” the provision states. A state must also maintain public racial and ethnic sta tistics on each vehicle stop and provide proof that they are consistently enforcing racial profiling laws. The question now is whether President Bush will veto the entire bill. Bush, who has proposed $256 bil lion for the transportation programs, has threatened to veto a $318 billion Senate version of the biU, passed in February. And he says the $275 billion House bill is stiU too costly during his election year in which he promises to cut spending and reduce the deficit. Bush has never vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-led House. The new program would replace a $218 billion plan that expired Sept. 30 last year, but has been extended twice as Congress and Bush spar over the provisions of the new program. Norton seized the moment. ‘You normally don’t have a bill with huge amounts of money that everybody wants. So I don’t know if there is any other bill like this that they could attach this to,” Norton says. “I think it can be quite effective.” Black women may hold key to election By Luchina Fisher NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBUSHERS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON - With a presidential election that is shap ing up to be close, black women are poised to play a decisive role. The Democratic Party is home base for many, but the Repubhcans are trying to hu*e them over. At the same time, younger African-American women prefer to register as inde pendents. ‘This is a very polarized country we live in at this time,” says Daniella Gibbs, deputy communications director for the Democratic National Committee. ‘’So every vote is going to count.” And, it appears the, one vote the Democrats can count on is from Black women. Studies of the last three presidential elec tions show that Black women are the most loyal Democrats of any demographic group. ‘’African-American women are the base of the base of the Democratic Party,” Gibbs says. In the 2000 presidential race, 94 percent of black women voted for A1 Gore, while only 6 percent supported George W. Bush, according to the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, an African-American think tank based in Washington, D.C. Close to 9 million black women were regis tered to vote in the election, and of that number 7.6 million said they actually voted, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There were more than 13 milhon black women in the U.S. in 2000. Although Gore lost in 2000, black women helped him to win key states, such as Pennsylvania, California and New York. Pohtical consultant and commentator Yvonne Scruggs- Leftwich points to Illinois, where white voters were split even ly between Bush and Gore. She says that the 10 percent of vot ers who were black women pushed Gore over the top to win the state with 54 percent. According to Scruggs-Leftwich, a professor at the George Meany Center for Labor Studies in Silver Spring, Md., black women get lumped with white women when political pundits talk about the ‘’women’s vote.” In 1992 and 1996, exit polls showed white women’s votes were relatively close to white men’s (44 percent to 34 in ‘92 and 42-31 in ‘96) for President Bill Clinton. When black women’s votes were averaged with white women’s, the ‘’women’s vote” gave Clinton a winning majority of 54 percent in 1992 and 51 percent in 1996. Non-Magnet Schools Ailenbrook Elementary Ashley Park Elementary Bruns Avenue Elementary Oakhurst Elementary Pinewood Elementary Westerly Hills Elementary Marie G. Davis Middle Cochrane Middle E. E. Waddell High Magnet Schools and Programs Oaklawn Spanish Immersion Oaklawn Spanish Late Immersion Oaklawn French Immersion Oaklawn French Late Immersion Smith German Immersion Smith Japanese Immersion Smith French Late Immersion Statesville Road IB Oakhurst Paideia E. E. Waddell Early College EC RED Classes Nathaniel Alexander Elementary Druid Hills Elementary Pinewood Elementary Statesville Road Elementary Thomasboro Elementary Randolph Middle Southwest Middle South Charlotte Middle CRS (^Cross-CaO Classes Winding Springs Elementary Grier Academy Elementary J.H. Gunn Elementary Lebanon Road Elementary Lincoln Heights Elementary Statesville Road Elementary Autistic Classes South Charlotte Middle Challenging Courses Caring Teachers Inspiring Character start here to learn more. 9 Seats are Still Available in Our Award Winning Schools CMS has begun the Open Seat Option process. From now until April 30, families may apply to one of 19 schools or programs, magnet and non-magnet. Exceptional Children seats are also available in several schools. The process is designed to give families an opportunity to consider programs with additional seats that may best meet their children’s educational needs. Open Seat Option forms are available in all CMS schools, as well as at the Education Center (701 East Second Street). The form can also be downloaded from the CMS Web site at www.cms.k12.nc.us. dms Charlotte-MecKlenburg School* Prepare for greatness. For more information, call 980-343-5335, logon to www.cms.k12.nc.us or watch CMS-TV3. The Kappa Foundation of Charlotte and The Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Present Their 28th Annual Kappa Alpha Psi Beautillion Militaire 2003-2004 Beaux “A Legacy of Leadership’ The Kappa Foundation of Charlotte and the Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. concluded their 28th Annual Kappa Alpha Psi Beautillion Militaire for 200.^-2004 with two grand events. The Beautillion Recognition Banquet was held March 14th at Kappa Hall, speaker for the event was Dr. Frank Neely, CEO, Rejoice radio, and a special Rite of Passage Ceremony for the young men concluded the evening. Four young men dis played individual talents, which were evaluated for the Beau of the year contest. On March 21, 2004, the Beautillion Militaire was held at Marriott Charlotte Executive Center. An Innovative Waltz chore ographed by Melinda Johnson was performed to contemporary music by the Beaux, their mothers and escorts. The keynote speaker. Kappa Alpha Psi Middle Eastern Province Polemairh, Sheldon McAlpin gave thought provoking words relative to the theme, ‘A Legacy of Leadership. ” Mr. Curtis Walls, 2002-200.3, Beau of the Year and freshman, NC A&T State University also pro vided words of encouragement. Polemarch, C.N. Pap Parrish gave remarks on the occasion, followed by the presentation of over $17,000 in scholarships and awards by The Kappa Foundation of Charlotte. The beautillion program provides a structured atmosphere for male high school .seniors to develop through mentored workshops and activities while earning scholarships. Fifteen young men from Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools were selected for participation based on character, academics, accomplishments, talent and extracurricular activities. The Beautillion Militaire is a formal affair designed to present young men to the community while empha sizing their development. Since its inception in 1976 by the late Dr. C.W. Williams, MD, this program has become a landmark experience for those who have participated. It was developed as a local response to Guide Right, the national service directive of the fraternity, and has since been adopted by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alumni chapters across the country. Tyrone Cannon Zebulon B. Vance High School 2004 Beaux of the Year • First Place Award and Scholarship • William M Blakcney Academic Achievement Award • 60% Club Achiever. Son of John & Linda Cannon Escorted by J’nai Adams feremy Dustin Howard West Charlotte High School • Second Place Award and Scholarship • Metroiina Dodge Achievers Award » Johnny Newman Athletic Achievement Award Son of Lee & Alnieader Howard Escorted by Cambreia Freeman Gerard David Gottlieb fr. Hopewell High School • Tliird Place Award and Scholai'ship • Howard C. Barnhill Community Service Award Son of Gerard David Sr. & Joyce Gottlieb Escorted by Jessica Hill Anthony Gilchrist Jr Zebulon B, Vance High School • Fourth Place Award and Scholarship • Essay Contest Tliird Place Award (tie) Son of Anthony Sr. & Vergie Gilchrist Escorted by Gabriele Thomas Reginald Scott Harding University High School • Essay Contest First Place Award and Scholarship Winner on of Reginald Sr. & Deborah Scott Esconed by Allyson Allen Jeremy Faulk Hopewell High School • Essay Contest Second Place Award and Scholarship ’ Dr. C.W. Williams Outstanding Leaden>hip Award Son of Eiirl & Diane Faulk I'isconed by Alyce McGirt Brandon Jones West Charlotte High School Chris Davis Providence High School • Essay Contest Third Place Award (tie) and Scholarship Son of Gerard & Lisa Matthews Escorted by Felisha Hicks • Achievement Award • Johnny Newman Athletic Achievement Award Son of Colcene Yvette Davis Escorted bv Zibiah Burden Shawn Allison II Providence High 5>chcK)l • Achievement Award (tic) • Doug Cunningham Dedication Award Son of Shawn & Darlene Allison Escorted by Teosha Jackson , Steve Barnes Hopewell High School • Achievement Award Winner • 60% Club Achiever Son of Andrew & Gloria Smalls Escorted by Christina Johnson Robert Medley West Charlotte High School • Acliievement Award Winner Son of Robert Sr, & Cassandrea Ingram Escorted by Allison Stringfellow Jamal Cook West Charlotte High School • Achievement Award Winner Son of Nathaniel & Sandra Cook Esconed by Crystal Jackson Marion Lee Clark II Hopewell High School • Achievement Award Winner Ion of Marion Sr. & Brenda Clark George Moreland III Victory Christian Center Higli School • Achievement Award Winner Son of George Moreland Jr. & the late Emma Moreland Coates Escorted by Shawntavea Tlioinas Jamar A. Haywood Hopewell High School * Achievement Award Winner Son of Sandra Haywood
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