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Jackson Stamping Print Firmly On Democratic Party Policies, Future apparent Democratic nominee for preaident of the United State* and his persistent chaiterwr remain equally at the forefront .af that party’s race for the White Hotte aa the party convention nears. With the second-largest bloc of delegates at his disnoeal. Jesse Ji3ionislvidely.^SiSedtoS in a position to play the high-stakes power broker at the Democratic Na Operation Teach Bringing Blacks Into Education vunng us first six months, a pro gram to encourage minority students to consider teaching as a career has helped eight high school seniors who plan to become teachers to enter col lege. The program has worked with a total of 1M students in six school systems. The program, sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Educators, is called Operation Teach. It was begun last January after a major NCAE study showed the number of minority educators in public schools has declined sharply. “We are very pleased with the in itial success we have been able to achieve in such a short time," said NCAE President Gladys Graves. “From what we’ve already seen, we know that in the next several years this program will grow significantly. We expect an increase in the number of school systems participating and in the number of students next year.” Successful black educators in junior and senior high schools in Durham City, Guilford County, Jones County, Nash County, Onslow Coun ty, and Weldon City schools are the heart of the program. Each educator serves as a mentor and role model for a small group of Mack students who are potential college graduates. The educators also work with the students’ parents. The educators work with the students cm image-building, com munication skills, goal-setting, test taking skills, and interviewing skills. Each educator makes sure each stu dent in the group gets the courses necessary for college entrance, ap plies for scholarship^, and applies for appropriate grants or financial aid. (See TEACHERS, P. 2) [ JOHN -.mart rfiF^SSUr Congressman John Lewis of Atlan ta, Ga., will be the featured guest Ju ly il at a fundraising reception for Rep. David Price at St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh. Rep. Lewis, s key lieutenant and advisor to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is attending the event to assist Rep. Price in his reelection ef fort this fall. The event will be held from 8:30-7:90 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union Building on the St. Augustine’s cam pus. Dr. and Mrs. Presell Robinson are hosts for the reception. The event is being co-sponsored by more than 50 community leaders. David Price was elected to Con gress from the Fourth District in IMS. He is the Democratic nominee in the Nov. > election. Born the son of a sharecropper on Feb. 31, 10W, in Troy, Ala., John Lewis attended public school in Alabama. He holds bachelor of arts degrees in religion and philosophy from Fisk University in Nashville, Term. Lewis is also a graduate of the American Baptist Theological Seminary. As a close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis has been in the vanguard of leadership for nhsnge since the demonstrations i throughout the South. His commit meat to human rights was a part of the effort that eventually led to the passage of the most significant civil rights law—the 1MB Voting Rights Act. During the 1960s, he was con sidered one of the “Big Six” leaders of the civil rights movement, along with Whitney Young, A. Phillip Ran dolph, Martin Luther King, Jr., James Parmer, and Roy Wilkins. In a political race that attracted na tional attention, Lewis was elected in November 1986 to represent Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District over former Georgia state Rep. Julian Bond. He began hia first term in Congress on Jan. 6,1887. Lewis has brought to Washington the same sense of ethics and morality he has always represented in tbe political system. As a freshman member of the 100th Congress, Lewis is a member of the Public Works and Transportation Committee and tbe Interior and In sular Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also serves as one nf the freshman co chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Soviet Jewry and was appointed to the Democratic Congressional Cam paign Committee, which is tbe party committee whose purpose is to elect Democrats to the U.S. House. Since Joining Congress, Lewis has <Seo CONG. JOHN LEWIS. P. 2) tional Convention in Atlanta. Jackson is already playing a large role in shaping the party’s platform, bringing to the fore key social and economic issues. In addition to the problems of homelessness, joblessness and the federal deficit, Jackson’s growing political muscle has forced the party to address the drug epidemic, spending for educa tion and the introduction of a national health program. “We need to change our national priorities. We need to have sensitivity to the most vulnerable Americans," Jackson told Black Enterprise. “The mission that we seek to achieve is economic Justice in our country and peace in our world." Paul G. Kirk, chairman of the Democratic National committee, acknowledges that it is in the best in terest of the party to treat Jackson fairly and with respect. “It’s clear Jackson is going to be a major force in the fall," said Kirk. Jackson supporters will be critical to a Democratic victory in November. In addition to garnering (See JESSE JACKSON. P. 2) The Carolinian raleigh,n.c., NC'a Semi-Weekly MONDAY JULY 4.1988 DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST Driving Victim's Car SINGLE COPY AP IN RALEIGH L,Dt ELSEWHERE 30« VOL. 47, NO. 61 Rape Suspect Escapes Reward, Search Continue An intensive manhunt was under way in Southeast Raleigh last week for a suspect who allegedly raped a woman and stole her car. The incident, according to police reports, occurred last week in the 500 block of Elm Street. The suspect is described as a black male, 30 to 25, approximately 6'3” and weighing 210 pounds, short haired with a large build. He was reported to be wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. The suspect was reported seen driving the victim’s white 1988 Chrysler LeBaron convertible follow ing the incident. Police said the suspect used the vic tim’s bank card to withdraw money from the automatic teller at the State Employees Credit Union on New Bern Avenue. Police believe the iuspect was driving the victim’s car (See RAPE SUSPECT, P.2) PLANNING STRATEGY-Black empowerment Is taking more assertive forms, within all parties and In many forms. Here, Everett Ward, political director of the N. C. State Democratic Party talks strategy with Ken Eudy, Deputy Director of the Democratic Party at the recently held state Democratic Party Convention. (Photo bv TaHb SaMr-CaHowav) “Bald Eagle” Phenol m MM «_ Health And violence Some Of The Problems Of Black Males BY JEFFERY M. JOHNSON Special To The CAROLINIAN As this country moves toward the year 2000 and attempts to strengthen its competitive position in global markets, there is a critical problem facing the nation—the vanishing black male. This "new bald eagle” phenomenon is occurring as minority, female, and immigrant workers become increas ingly vital to America’s system of productivity. The fiscal and human loss associated with the endangered black male could further erode Justice Still Elusive Issue In Middle East BY DR. ALBERT E. JABS Contributing Writer An Analyote Who are the aliens or the Ishmaelites in the world today? Who are the people that are homeless in the city of Raleigh? Who are the dispossessed, the disenfranchised, the damned, and the despised? Students at Shaw University know something about the homeless in Raleigh and the Middle East. When they visited the Ark at 410 S. Blount St., they heard about Julius—one of the Raleigh homeless who died a few blocks from where Middle East students discuss their own family status as Palestinian aliens in places like the West Bank and Gaza. Approximately 250,000 Palestinians live under military occupation in the West Bank and Gaza. This is part of the 5.1 million Palestinian diaspora which has been exiled in Lebanon, Jordan and other countries. One hun dred thousand live in the United States. Why are the Palestinians referred to as modern-day Ishmaelites or aliens? For one thing, they have lived under military occupation since 1067—in the West Bank and Gaza—and basic rights have been denied. Although things, or media images, have improved, there still can be one sided me<Jia treatment which stereotypes all Arabs as radicals, ex tremists, or terrorists. This writer has friends in both Israeli and Palestinian references—and after teaching Palestinians for years let me state unequivocally that the above stereotypes are simply not true. Since Israel’s inception as a nation in 1948 the area has been plagued with interminable wars (five). While Israel’s security must be established, justice and human rights must also be accorded to Palestinians; this is (See JUSTICE, P. 2) America's position as leader of the free world. Identifying solutions is made dif ficult by the fact that the roots of this problem are multi-dimensional. Disadvantaged black youth con tinue to be raised by female heads of households in a changing inner-city environment. Economic changes resulting in massive job loss, and relocation of businesses to the suburbs, South and abroad have created an atmosphere of uncer tainty. The inner city has become a haven for frustration, violence and drugs. The black male, once an earnest worker, has emerged as the svmbol of decline due to the lack of opportunity and jobs. There are many contributing fac tors to the endangered status of the black male that requires extensive research and study. However, an awareness of the magnitude of this problem, as well as the development of programs to preserve the black male, will be the great challenge fac ing America over the next decade. There are numerous reasons for the loss of black males in our society. A major contributor to this loss are health disorders (i.e., heart disease, cancer, cirrhosis). Moreover, drugs, violence, and high rates of imprison ment are significant contributors to this phenomenon. In recent reports balck men are six times as likely as white men to be murder victims and are 2% times as likely to be unemployed. Since 1970 there has been a general decline in black male participation in the labor force. In 1964, 52 percent of black unemployed were males (teens and adults), according to National Urban League statistics. By every measure, the unemployment rate of black males is significantly greater than that of white males. Productive work remains the most important way to develop self-worth. Without meaningful jobs, u.c male cannot adequately provide for himself or his family. He is left to sur vive with minimal resources. Conse quently, selling drugs becomes a con venient way to make fast money and develop status in the community. The use of guns and other forms of violence are often done for protection against other would-be criminal Violence fosters violence. In this regard, black teenagers develop similar attitudes and behaviors to survive. The result is an exceedingly high black teen homicide rate. More often than not, the juvenile victim and perpetrator of such crimes are black males. The FBI reports that in 1986. 39 G percent of all homicide victims were black males. A staggering 52.4 per cent of these victims were between the ages of 15 and 29 years of age. (See “BALD EAGLE,” P. 2) REP. ED TOWNS DR. LINDA F. WILLIAMS REP. DAN BLUE Blue And Blue Ribbon Panel Give Perspectives On "Election *88” According to a recent Gallup survey, the black community has been the least satisfied with Ronald Reagan’s performance in the past eight years. After almost a decade of unmet expectations, what can black Americans do to place the most effective candidate in office? ELECTION ’88: A BLACK PERSPECTIVE, an original production of North Carolina Public Television, will address the community's goals and how they can be realized through the leveraging of votes and the forming of coalitions. , The program win be videotaped at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 8, at the Martin Street Baptist Church, 10U1 East Martin St.. Raleigh, N.C. The special airs at 9 p.m. on Friday. July 15, over North Carolina Public Television s 10 channels. It will be distributed by SECA on Westar IV Transponder C at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 17. the forum, which will oe taped before a live audience, will feature insightful commentary from distinguished political figures. At press time, the following people were included among the panelists: Dan Blue, State Representiave, 21st District (Wake Co.)v North Carolina. Carolyn Coleman, NAACP Southern Voter Education Coordinator, Greensboro, North Carolina. Charles Hayes, U. S. Congressman, 1st District (Chicago), Illinois. 1 Basil Paterson, Attorney, Meyer, Suozzi, English and Klein, New York. Ed Towns, U. S. Representative, llth District (Brooklyn), New York. Linda Faye Williams. Associate Director of Research, Joint Center for Political Studies, Washington, Among the issues that will be addressed are the changing face of urban politics, the role of the black family in shaping America’s legislative policies, and the contributions of current presidential candidates to black progress. The executive producer of ELECTION ’88: A BLACK PERSPECTIVE is Paul Vandergrift, Ed. D., director of educative services for North Carolina Pulbic Television. The program is the fourth in the BLACK ISSUES FORUM series. Black Leaders In Washington, Smith Condemn Savimibi BY GWEN MCKINNEY NNPA Ntwt l«rrtc« WASHINGTON, D.C.—Condemned by black leaders In Washington and shunned by Mack political figures In the South, Angolan rebel leader Jonas Savtmbl arrived In the United States to a welcome fitting a war criminal. Bright purple bumper stickers distributed at a church rally here declare him a "Judas.” A prominent Southern mayor, learning about SavImM's alliance with the Botha regime, cancels a scheduled meeting. California antiapartheid activists conduct a telephone and letter-writing campaign to Son. Pete Wilson, who was scheduled to meet with Savimbi. And picketers from Atlanta travel two hours to Join crowds in Birmingham, Ala., to distribute educational material on UNITA before a Sunday morning church service. The message at a Capitol Hill news conference last week was Savimbi is a “friend of apartheid and an enemy of Mack people everywhere.” The event was convened by more than a dozen black civil rights and political leaders including NAACP President Ben jamin Hooks, SCLC President Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Commis sioner Mary Francis Berry, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Mervyn Dymally, Bishop John Herat Adams of the United Methodist Church and Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represented Democratic presidential candidate Jesse Jackson. Meanwhile, Savimbi, who arrived in the United States last week, was expected to meet with Prelsdent Reagan and other administra tion officials. His UNITA organisation has received millions in covrt CIA funding since 1KI. TransAfrica Executive Director Randall Robinson maintained (See JESSE JACKSON, P. 2) nenon Strikes
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