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RALEIGH. N. C VOL. 49. NO. 35 TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1990 N.C.'s Semi-Weekly DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST SINGLE COPY IN RALEIGH ELSEWHERE 300 RENEE MCCOY-CALDWELL NAFEO Selects Distinguished Top Graduates WASHINGTON, D.C.—G. Renee McCoy-Caldwell is one of the 100 or more outstanding graduates of historically black colleges and universities being honored as distinguished alumni at the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education's 15th National Con ference on Blacks in Higher Education, March 28-April 1, at the Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. The conference is sponsored by NAFEO. All honorees are nominated by their alumni institutions for mak ing significant contributions to the American society. Presenta tion of the NAFEO citation shows1 that historically black colleges and universities continue to pro duce many high-quality in dividuals who enter into the American mainstream and con tribute to outstanding progress, said Dr. Samuel L. Myers, NAFEO president. ’ (See NAFEO, P. 2) INSIDE AFRICA BY DANIEL MAROLEN NS PA News Service Nothing could be more of a truism than the proverb which says that the proof of the pudding is in the eating thereof And the proof of Nelson Mandela's greatness as a political leader and statesman is his own stupendous greatness and ability to influence and change the lives of his own people and mankind generally toward the noblest goals of human and national aspirations and racial harmony. Since his historic release from life imprisonment four weeks ago, after 28 years’ incarceration, Mandela singlehandedly, but with much cooperation from many other people of goodwill, has changed the political atmosphere in South Africa con siderably, from a strife-torn country to a nation hent on ending its (See INSIDE AFH1CA, P. 2) % heads Of STATE—LIndhira Mabaia (Ml). cMaf US mpnaantallva of tho African National Cangran. mat with (right) Ouriwm Mayor Chaatar JanklM to dtaaaia fatara carparatlan batwaan Mack load an hare and in Snath Africa. (Photo by Talk Sabtr-CaNoway) Sign Of The Times Churches Take Conflicts To Court BY W. MASON. JR. On Apnl 9th, former Martin Street Baptist Church pastor the Rev. David C. Forbes will take the church, specifically 15 members, to court over a conflict in the church the two sides could not resolve. The court will har arguments from Forbes concerning how he was treated by church members after they accused him of trying to take over the finances of the church and dominate other areas of church policy and procedure. He is seeking upwards of $40,000 damages. The church deacons will argue that the steps they had to take to get Forbes out of the pulpit were necessary to save the church and pre vent it from being ruined by Forbes, who, during the months long battle between him and some of the church members, said he was trying to ad vance the church. Forbes’ supporters allege church members treated him wrong. The fight will continue in court, but the conflict has sparked other outgrowths. During the conflict, Martin Street Church members were almost forced to take a stand either way. The con gregation was split between those who supported Forbes and those who were against him. The conflict also sparked another fellowship in Raleigh, the Christian Faith Baptist Fellowship, whose mis sion is to attract those members of the community who want to get back to the basics or church as a worshipp ing house. The Martin Street Church battle, however, is a sign of a trend among many churches finding it more dif ficult to resolve problems within the church, said Joseph Paige, assistant provost and dean at Shaw Divinity School. According to the bible scrip tures, churches are supposed to be able to resolve conflicts by the pro cess of reasoning, he said. Christians should be able to resolve any conf1' •'t, he said. Paige has, however, noted tha* more churches are taking their pro blems to court, adding that although there is a separation between church and state, churches are going to court, the courts are not going into the churches. The trend is more of a sign of the times, areas ministers said, adding that more churches will find the need to go to court over conflicts within. “Churches today are more about the business of money and power than they are of religion and Christianity,” said Dorothy Jordan, an area minister. “People used to go to church to get spiritual food, and now it’s mostly Woman, 80, Raped And Robbed Police Detain Suspect Raleigh police are searching for a man who raped an 80-year-old woman last week at the Sir Walter Raleigh Apartments on the Fayetteville Street Mall. Police questioned one man, but released him pending fur ther investigation. The incident has brought renewed fear to Raleigh’s elderly population who are often the victims of less violent crimes such as fraudulent schemes or purse snatchings. Police are stepping up security at Sir Walter Raleigh Apartments desoite two security guards who are Residents of the a partment complex began circulating a petition among Residents of the a partment complex began circulating a petition among them selves asking for more security. on duty at all times. According to a report by The Raleigh Police Department, the rape occured between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. last Thursday. The attack occured on the woman’s 9th floor apartment. Police said a weapon was not used in the attack. Police also said the woman’s attacker stole |7 in cash before leaving. The woman was treated at Wake Medical Center and released, police said. The victim told police the man who attacked her was black, but police would release few details about the attack. (See RAPE SUSPECT, P. 2) UNANSWERED QUESTIONS—Fallon Bowen, brotlwr of the farmer Bolton mayor SMnoy Bowon, standi hi tka front yard of Ms brother's home where Sidney Bowen was slain by a state highway patrolman. Unanswarad question reportedly stiff surround the Incident. (Photo by TaNb Sabir Caboway) Bush: Black Colleges Are Vital, Seeking Private Sector Support The historic $50 million gift from Walter Annenberg to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that was recently announced by President George Bush is an investment in the future of this country. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) area vital part of the President’s educational policy. Last April, the President signed an executive order which outlined three Presidential priorities. First, to establish a Presidential Board of Ad visers on HBCUs; second, directed federal agencies to increase oppor tunities for HBCUs in federal pro grams and third, enlisted the White House Office of National Service to encourage private sector support for black colleges. The President has also asked Congress to provide an ad ditional $40 million in matching grants for endowments at HBCUs. In his speech Bush said; “Although black colleges represent about three percent of American colleges, they the 21st century. This administration enroll about 20 percent of all black and the many supporters of UNCF students attending colleges and around the country are committed to Black colleges represent about three percent of American colleges and enroll about 20 percent of all black students attending colleges and universities. Support for the UNCF provides precious opportunity for thousands of America’s most promising students. universities. And support for the UNCF provides precious opportunity for thousands of America’s most pro mising students. It’s an important ef fort. It’s a noble effort. And our mis sion must be to strengthen our historically black colleges and universities to meet the challenges of doing just that. And so spectaculai gifts like this one to the UNCF will enable these schools to continue to en sure the highest academic standards “Well, I’m indeed delighted to have an opportunity to participate in this very significant role of support foi (See VITAL COLLEGES, P. 2) about money. So many plates are being passed around today,” she said. The problems may be resulting because of jealousy going on between members of the church board and the church ministers, she added. Those whith higher educational levels tend to look down on those with less education, she said. “1 think times have changed,” said said. “We need to get back to the basics.” The Rev. Leotha Debnamn, pastor at Tupper Memorial Baptist Church said, “The main reason we’re having (See CHURCH CONFLICTS, P. 2) Sullivan Plana New Program wAoHiinliivin, u.^.—nev. L-eon Sullivan, originator of the Sullivan Principles designed to help eliminate inequities experienced by black workers under apartheid in South Africa, has signed a landmark agree ment with the U.S. Agency for Inter national Development for a Debt for Development program in three African countries. In a special signing ceremony, hosted by Rep. William H. Gray, III (D-Pa.), and witnessed by more than a dozen key U.S. senators and congressmen, Dr. Sullivan announc ed that his newest organization, the International Foundation for Educa tion and Self-Help, will coordinate the new AID grant in cooperation with Africare and the participating African countries of Nigeria, Niger and Guinea. "This is the first agreement of this - kind, with the ,U.S. Department of AID, to allow IFESH to purchase debt owed to U.S. commercial banks, in exchange for local currency which will be used to support human development programs in the three African countries,” Rev. Sullivan said. He added, “With the multiplier ef fect, the $2.05 million AID grant will more than double the availability of funds for the purpose of supporting self-help programs in these countries. The projects will be administered by American Private Voluntary Organizations, such as Africare, Op portunities Industrialization Centers and others.” Rev. Sullivan said he was deter mined to assist and have "significant impact” in the strengthening of the “individual and institutional capacities in Third World countries” as a way of helping Africa in its drive toward economic independence. Rev. Sullivan commended Am bassador Mark L. Edelman, acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, and his staff for creating this initiative designed to make resources available to African countries, but challenged AID to expand this effort “so that millions of people throughout Africa can receive education and human development training ” Rev. Sullivan estimated that the present grant from (See SULLIVAN, P. 2) A Challenging Future NA AGP Banquet Gaining More Support Krom (AKOI.INIAN HUH K»port» The Raleigh-Apex NAACP freedom Fund Banquet for 1990 reached a new high in getting support from members of the business and civic community. The Banquet, held March 17 at Saint Augustine’s College, attracted between 350 and 375 people, represen ting members of the business com munity, local civic organizations and members of local fraternities and sororities. William Windley, representative for congressman David Price’s of ficer, served as chairman of the ban quet committee along with Kenneth Wilkins, register of deeds for Wake County. President of the Raleigh-Apex NAACP is the Rev. H. B. Pickett. About 35 churches and business organizations gave support to the fund, which is used to fight civil rights cases across the country, said AJlie M. Peebles, chairman of the program committee. "The speaker was particularly good, the way he challenged the au dience for unity,” she said. This year’s speaker was Ben Ruffin, vice president of Corporate Affairs for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Although money totals were not available, Peebles said portions of the money will stay in North Carolina while another portion will go to the National NAACP in its on-going effort to win freedom all over the country. “This was the best banquet in terms of its support and its speakere,” Peebles said. The local chapter also inducted several attendants into the life membership program of the NAACP. They Included: Davie Street United Presbyterian Church, USA; Council woman Mary Watson Nooe,; Ann Burch, a teacher in Va.; D. R. In gram, a retired teacher in Raleigh. Life memberships are given to people who donate a sum of (500, Peebles said. McDonald’s Corp. also presented a special salute to black history makers, part of its on-going relation ship with the community. , The them of the banquet was “The * (See NAACP, V. 2) RALPH CAMPBELL. JK. BENJAMIN MUFFIN
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