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Womble, Oldham Urge Senate from page 1 more private contributions were received and they paid for 20 percent of the program. It's unreasonable for the House leadership to hold the program hostage by forcing the governor to raise that amount of cash," Womble said. "It doesn't seem reasonable to make it an absolute requirement.** Womble pointed out th^re are many other resources includ ing volunteers' time and donated facilities and land that is as valu able as the cash that would need to be raised. "I can see the results of Smart Stan in Winston-Salem, 'This is a program that needs to be implemented throughout the state.** Smart Start is now in 32 counties, but Gov. Hunt has pro posed an additional 24 programs to begin over the next two years. One estimate said the Smart Start expansion will cost an additional $72 million. Smart Start, which partners government and private enter prise, serves more than 8,600 children across the state. Smart Start's services include early education for 4 year-olds and preventive health care. "I support what the Covenant with North Carolina's Children is trying to accom plish.** Womble said. "I've worked with children for 30 years and we should be showing compassion for our children. They shouldn't have to suffer for the actions of their parents. " And suffer they could, if the present cuts stand. The cuts in state funds would also affect the amount of federal matching money North Carolina receives. The Covenant express^ concern that the state could lose more than $26 million in federal money that would go to low income children and families. They also contended that the budget cuts aren't fair because families in the bottom 20 percent of the income scale would bear almost 40 percent cuts in ser vices. "We are alarmed by the cuts in the House budget that we believe would harm children and families,'* said Rev. Jimmy Creech of The Covenant with North Carolina's Children. "Cuts to children never heal." Creech said the Covenant has collected more than 15,600 signatures on a petition that urges the legislature to give diii dren's issues priority and to sup port measures that will protect and support the well-being "of children. "We've got something tangi ble here," Womble said. "These petitions show there are people in the state who are concerted about our children." The petitions were delivered to House Speaker Harold Bru baker, R-Randolph, and Sen ate President Pro Tern Marc Bias night, D-Dare. African, African American Summit Focused on Trade from page 1 bring Black Americans and Africans together for the future advancement of Africa. I wanted to build a bridge to close the gap (between Africans and African Americans). And on that bridge, improve jobs, education, busi ness and opportunities for our children/* And improvement on "the Mother Continent" was what conferees from over 40 counties set about to do in Africa's most western country. They spent the week-long con ference grappling with how to' propel this continent's countries into a new age of economic suf ficiency as government donors become more tight-fisted with foreign aid. "The only solution to Africa's problems is self-help," said Samuel Maligi, interior minister of English-speaking Sierra Leone. "The type of democracy you expect to see in Africa will fail woefully if we ' cannot alleviate poverty," he continued. "Africa is in a very serious situation," said Sene galese professor, Aly Ndaw. "We have to come up with altema tives to aid. The American gov ernment will not always be there for us." Sub-Saharan African receives about $800 million from the United States, which devotes one percent of its budget to for eign aid, most of which goes to Israel. Although numerous mem bers in Congress are seeking to cut foreign aid to Africa, assert ing that it has borne little fruit, according to conference reports, American assistance to Africans is currently less than $2 per year for every man, woman and child there. But it is true that the area has generated little in the way of economic production and much in the way of child bearing. Africa's economies, and popula tion growth, have been at a rate of just under three percent for the past decade. A World Bank report predicts that African economies will grow more in coming years, but at a far slower clip than those of Asian coun tries. Black leaders around the world assert that much of the problems with their economies stems from subtle racism that hinders trade between African countries and Western industrial ized nations. Fourteen percent of sub Saharan Africa's exports came to the United States in 1993, mak ing America that continent's leading market. The U.S. is also the third-leading industrial sup plier in the region. "If we're going to take advantage of the relationship between Africans and African Americans, there must be economic ties at the most fundamental level," said Edward Dennis, a Philadelphia lawyer. To bring about funda mental economic ties, Sullivan announced an America-based "Support Africa Campaign" to raise monies from black U.S. groups and link them with spe cific African countries with the greatest need for help in housing, education and business develop ment. Sullivan, 73, a long-time civil rights leader and former member of the board of directors of General Motors, hate set has sights on improving conditions in Africa during his lifetime. His International Foundation for Education and Self-Help was founded after his success in bringing about a set of affirma tive action guidelines for busi nesses during apartheid South Africa which became known world-wide as the Sullivan Prin ciples. He received the Presiden tial Medal of Freedom award from President George Bush in 1991. Sullivan founded the Opportunities Industrial Centers (OIC) and set the course for training more than 1.5 million men and women for better jobs and careers. A retired minister, he is also credited with building and managing the largest shop ping center owned and operated by blacks, Progress Plaza in Philadelphia. Although politics was not at the forefront of discussions, many prominent African Ameri cans who have made names for themselves in politics were there. Washington, DC - Mayor Marion Barry was there, as was Jesse Jackson, New York activist A1 Sharpton, Gary Mayor Tbm Barnes and Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford, former Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan and former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy. Other sf- V Jf* ? ?** delegates included comedian and actor Dick Gregory, a vice presi dent of Anheusher-Busch and presidents of numerous histori cally black colleges and scores of people who are past and pre sent officials of Sullivan *s OIC movement. H. Arthur Taylor, president of the domestic OICs, has attended all three Summits. He says, "This is the time for Amer ica to show its economic and moral strength to help with the development of a struggling con-, tinent that is striving to rise move ahead. It is a challenge Jdk America that must not pass." Taylor, along with U.S. Secre tary of Commerce, was to per suade their African counterparts to strengthen business ties with the U.S. Brown told the deTe^ gates that he would do what he could for U.S. aid to Africa, b lit "real economic growth has to be driven by the private sector. WAtTTSCs FAHSNTS < Professional Parenting is currently recruiting single parents and /or couples to , provide therapeutic foster care for special needs youth. These positions require ' ' creative, energetic parents who seek both challenging and rewarding opportunities. > - Other basic requirements include: must "u * live within 1 hour of Winston-Salem; have no other children in home under age 15; t; and, one parent must be available during daytime hours to serve on child's , . , treatment team. Specialized training, ^ 24-hours support services, recite care ancL- } _ a monthly payment of $1350.00. To apply, " i call Julie at (910) 7^-4136 (9-5, M-F). / Postal Workers Demand Equality from page 1 Winston-Salem's Postmaster J. Mark Matics two years ago that racism existed in the city's main post office. Matics said in November 1994 that he was unaware of the discontent among many postal workers and wondered why many postal workers would go to the media with the complaints instead bringing the disputes to their supervisors. During Tuesday's rally, postal workers complainted about the slow pace of labor negotiations in Washington, D.C. between postal managers and union officials. The demonstrators also charged that Postmaster General Marvin Run yon of favoring the Republican congressional proposal of privati zation of the postal service. Many petitioners carried the sign, "My Runyon is Unfair." Other postal workers said that management wanted to reduce their pay by 30 percent and scale back sick leave and other medical benefits while increasing the retirement age for workers from 55 to 62. At the same time, managers would receive a 10 percent raise in their salaries, the protesters said. During the protest, many motorists slowed down on the Patterson Avenue to read the signs and look at the picketers, who labored under a warm May sun. A supply of soft drinks smoothed their thirst and gave them strength to protest for nearly four hours. There were some strange occurrences at the protest. A white woman pushed a stroller with a smiling black infant. As the pair walked along the side walk, the woman screamed, "We Want a Safe Workplace!" Throughout the demonstra tion, an elderly white postal worker trimmed the grass and joked with demonstrators, many of whom ignored him. ? Best Choice Kids Engage Artists from page 1 exercises. Tim Douthit, Best Choice program director, said adults were pleased with the interesting questions the youth asked Lawrence. "They asked some unbeliev able questions," Hazzard said. "These kids were fabulous.!' Douthit said sixth and sev enth graders did all the research and made presentations to the fourth and fifth graders. Anita Simpson was one of those stu dents who fired though provok ing questions at Lawrence. Other students such as Patricia Craw ford made drawings as a result of the Harlem renaissance project. One became the basis for an invi tation for the Diggs Gallery reception that took place after the session. Hazzard said she hopes meet ing Lawrence will have a lasting impression on the young people. "It was a very happy moment/' she said. "I hope the memory will last for a lifetime." The Best Choice Center, directed by Dorothy Graham Wheeler, has 1 10 African Ameri can students ranging from kinder garten to middle school. Douthit indicated that there is a waiting list of over 100 youngsters. There was a steady flow of art lovers and Lawrence fans seeking autographs following the session with the Best Choice Stu dents. Brooke Anderson-Linga, director of Diggs Gallery, said "I am thrilled at the response of the Police Search for Suspect from page 1 friend. "He was trying to turn his life around. He had just got out of jail. Nobody deserves to die like that." At press time on Wednes day* Co ad was still at large. Paul Hay's mother<Gloria Hay, said Wednesday that she hoped that her son's death would prevent other black youths from going astray. "God is the only one that our people need/' she said soberly. "They need to believe in him instead of going into the streets." ( public but absolutely amazed by the Best Choice youngsters. They are wonderful." Bennie McBride "See me, Bennie McBride, for the best price and the best service on any new Chevy, Geo or used car." 4th & Broad St 722-4191 ECONOLINE Insurance Agency, Inc. Automobile Insurance Financing Available Automobile Ins. ? Collision Liability ? Bonds ? Final Expense Life Insurance ? Motorcycle 659 W. 5th St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (Across from Main Library) (910) 727-0189 :-^pwtY W^mi MTAl6qp.oC|5 WtZ&^ 'C\ ? ' -. - * -' 41111 I WELLINGTON HAUL ; WITH INLAID WOOD - Retail $5285 ?? 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