The Caro RPH RALEIGH, N.C., THURSDAY, JULY 30,1992 VOL. 51, NO. 72 N.C.'s Semi-Wet DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF JESUS s.. Coretta Scott King To City For MLK Nat’l. Youth Assembly BY CASH MICHAELS Staff Writer It’s been five years since her last visit, but the mission and purpose is still the same: to spread the phi losophy of non-violence— the phi losophy of her late husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Coretta Scott King, widow of the slain civil rights leader, is sched uled to come to Raleigh on Satur day, Aug. 8th, to deliver a keynote address during the fifth annual MLK “I Have a Dream” National Youth Assembly. Headquartered at the Radisson Hotel in down town Raleigh, the three-day con ference (Aug. 7-9) is expected to draw approximately 700 young people (ages 9-19) from across the United States. In a letter about the assembly, Ms. King says this year’s theme, “Unity Through the Peaceful Reso lution of Conflict,” “is designed to be a seed program for leadership skills that can be taken back to lo cal communities.” The program is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Commission, the North Carolina MLK Holiday Commis sion, the MLK Youth Assembly Committee and the N.C. Agricul tural Extension Service. Ms. King says “the theme sup ports the Commission’s goal of pro viding meaningful tools and train ing for our youth to deal with the day-to-day problems confronting them in their homes, schools, play grounds, and neighborhoods.” Because of the violent aftermath MRS. CORETTA S. KING of the Rodney King verdict in Los Angeles a few months ago, na tional and local organizers feel an urgency to deliver a strong mes sage that not only reinforces the non-violent teachings of Dr. King, but develops an understanding for multiculturalism and youth em powerment. “It is expected that these young people will in turn be able to help many more youth on the road to responsible and productive citizen ship,” writes Ms. King. Barbara Robinson, housing dis crimination specialist with the N.C. Human Relations Commis sion and liaison to the N.C. King Holiday Commission, agrees. “We have been monitoring a rise in hate violence incidents in the state of North Carolina, and I as sure you that they are still occur ring even more frequently than you might imagine,” she said. “We’ve noticed some unrest in the schools. The youth attending this conference are the leaders of tomorrow. They must learn about the different types of violence, and ways to deal with it. Dr. King left us a way to positively move toward accomplishing and improving the social problems that we have with out causing devastation.” The conference will include workshops and speeches focusing on “Kingsian” principles, as well as a bus tour of Raleigh. Mrs. King last came to the capi tal city in April of 1987 after the N.C. General Assembly passed a state paid holiday honoring Dr. King. Her visit energized Raleigh’s African-American community, and inspired the construction and naming of Martin Luther King Blvd. NAACPs Dr. Hooks Says Goodbyes I BY CHESTER A. HIGGINS Special to NNPA NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The NAACFs 83rd annua] convention in “Music City, USA” was enli vened by the rousing farewell speech of Executive Director Ben jamin L. Hooks, the appearance of Democratic presidential aspirant Ark. Gov. Bill Clinton, his newly selected running mate, Sen. A1 Gore, and independent presiden tial candidate H. Ross Perot. It was disheartened by Perot’s “you” and “your people” remark that some observers say directly led to the unraveling of his cam paign four days later; the failure of President George Bush to respond' to an NAACP invitation to address the assembly, and moviemaker Spike Lee’s second last-minute failure to show. Saying goodbye in his keynote speech, Dr. Hooks stirred an over flow, standing-room-only audience to more than a score of standing, hooting, foot-stomping, whistling, hand-clapping, shouting, cheering ovations as, fighting back tears, he said, “I have fought the good fight. I have kept the faith.” Dr. Hooks does not actually leave office until April 1993, when his contract expires, but the speech in Music City USA, about 200 miles northwest from his na tive Memphis, Tenn., marks his final convention appearance in the present official capacity. Fisk University has established a Benjamin Lawson Hooks Chair on Social Justice to encourage progress in areas of social justice and civil rights as well as to pass the principles of leadership in pub lic policy to future generations. Ray Danner, chief executive offi cer of the Danner Co. and founder and retired chairman of Shoney’s, donated the first $100,000 toward the $1 million chair. “I am here because of the lifetime leadership and courage you’ve given to our nation,” he told Dr. Hooks, who will be the chair’s first occupant. The Federal Bureau of Investi gation cited the departing official, Crowd Of Nearly 350 Take Part In Chavis Park Family Day Fete BY CASH MICHAELS Staff Writer “You are my favorite people in the whole wide world. You are the future!” Most of the children sitting down really didn’t know what James “Twiggy” Sanders was talk ing about, or even who Twiggy Sanders, or his world-famous bas ketball team the Harlem Globe trotters was. But after telling them he cared, he then did some basketball tricks, which etched smiles on their young faces. Sand ers knew he had them then. “Youngsters, they’re about feel ings. They don’t care about phi losophy. That’s why I just try to them that they’re important to me and the world,” said the 40-year old Raleigh native. Whether he knew it or not, Sanders was speaking for the many celebrities, community activ ists and public officials who came , together last Saturday in Chavis Park for the third annual African- , American Family Day Celebration. j Sponsored by the Friends Commit- ( tee Against Drugs and AIDS, Inc., the day-long event focused on sav- , ing youth from the perils of drug , usage and the transmission of HIV \ virus that is usually associated with it in the black community. It all started with a parade of 35 marchers from Moore Square Park downtown to Chavis Heights. Some of the marchers were former drug and alcohol addicts, and for them, marching and shouting proudly was a way reinforcing their independence from the de mons that submerged their lives inly recently. Once at Chavis Park where tables from such organizations as Drug Action Inc., the Wake Dounty Health Department, and reens Against AIDS were set up, the attention turned immediately to youth with a series of track and ield events. With parents watching on, the tompetitive spirit of kids, ages 9 to L9, only helped to reinforce the nission of the day. “We have to go an extra mile for these kids," said Mrs. Jessie Dopeland. As an activist and head >f the Chavis Heights Community \ssociation, Ms. Copeland has led the way for residents in housing >rojects to reclaim their communi ies from drug dealers. For that, she was honored at a ipedal ceremony later in the day vith a plaque noting her contribu ions. Raleigh Police Chief Freder (See FRIENDS, P. 2) as did Anheuser-Busch, the giant brewing company. A star-studded tribute was held in honor of Hooks and his wife of 41 years, Prances. It was headed by singer Dionne Warwick, and included the legend Rosa Parks, who said, “The struggle continues, and as it con tinues, we will always remember the dedication of Dr. Hooks.” Also taking part in the tribute Black Democratic Leaders Urge: ‘Get Bush Out Of White House’ BY VINCENT THOMPSON An Analysis NEW YORK, N.Y.—The more than 760 black delegates to the Democratic National Convention left the Big Apple after the four day convention willing to sit on the sidelines while the ticket of Bill Clinton and A1 Gore goes courting the nation’s white suburban vot ers. Black delegates and politicians agree that they are moving to the side for one reason: to get George Bush out of the White House. The leaders say they are willing to forego their traditional liberal agenda to elect a president they could talk to and influence later. “I get a lot of questions from people who are looking for the promised land to be hand deliv CRIME BEAT Editor’s Note: This column, a fixture of The CAROLINIAN in years past, has returned to our pages in hopes of deterring crime in our community. The information contained herein is taken from public arrest records and does not necessarily mean those mentioned are guilty of crimes. ALLEGED DRUG DEALER Ernest Derrick Artis, Jr. (no age) of 1755 Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, N.Y., was charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute and maintaining a vehicle for drug sales. Police say Artis was arrested on the comer of Bloodworth Street and New Bern Avenue, allegedly with 20 baggies, $121 in U.S. currency, a 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier and mari juana. ASSAULT ON A CHILD Eighteen-year-old Gerald Lee Mitchell of 452 Dorothea Drive was charged with assault on a child under 12 years old. Police say Mitchell was arrested in a playground on the 500 block of Dorothea Drive. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Roy Rogers, 35, of 591 Lake Wheeler Road, was charged with dam age to property. Police say Rogers allegedly shattered a front window at 801 Sardis Drive. CRACK COCAINE Seventeen-year-old Bobby Myers Jr. of 1505-B Raleigh Blvd. was charged with possession of crack cocaine and resisting/delaying a law enforcement officer. Police claim Myers was arrested with six rocks of crack valued at $120, $50 in U.S. currency, one pager valued at $200, and one pocket knife. He was arrested on the 700 block of Haywood Street. THEFT OF PAINKILLERS Kimberly Hahn Dillon, 27, of 1501 Heron Pond Drive in Chapel Hill was charged with misdemeanor larceny. Police say Dillon allegedly stole seven boxes of Advil ibuprofen, 12 boxes of Tylenol caplets, two boxes of Tylenol tablets and one Comsil)t facial powder, total value $170.43. ered to them on a silver platter. It does not happen that way... We can either do something or do nothing. If we as black people choose nothing, we know we’re gonna go down the drain. We can either vote for the Democratic ticket or the Republican ticket or we can stay at home. We know Republicans have made black people poorer, more babies dying, fewer of us educated, more living on the streets... This ticket is a chance of change for the better with a program and a plan that I believe is a good plan,” Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson said. Jackson called for black voters nationwide “to turn out in larger numbers than at any other time in our history to take back the politi cal process and will give us a chance for a far better... way of life in this country.” Although a few notable black leaders were slow to back Clin ton—the Rev. Jesse Jackson backed the ticket the day before the start of the convention an Vir ginia Gov. Douglas Wilder at the mid-point of the convention—most blacks in the party pledged their unqualified support. Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode called Clinton and Gore, the first presidential ticket made up of Baby Boomers, “practical realists. I think they have the vision and I think they will do something to turn this country around.” At past conventions, Democratic presidential candidates have spent considerable time wooing black delegates and, through them, vot ers. The Clinton campaign admits that one of the reasons the Arkan sas governor became the Demo cratic Party nominee is due to the support he garnered in the nation’s black communities. Clin ton has now made it clear he will not come close to the level of court ing of blacks that Democrats have (See WILL BLACKS, P. 2) Upper Room Dedicates New Church Home DEDICATORIAL SERVICE-“Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord." Haggai 1:8 (Top Photo) Hundreds of Upper Room Church of God in Christ members spanning across State lines gathered here Saturday for the official opening service of Upper Room’s new edifice at 2901 Sanderford Road. (Bottom Photo) After prayer and words of thanksgiving (l.-r.) minister William Cooper HI, Senior Assistant Pastor Elder Patrick L. Wooden, Sr., Pastor and wHe Pamela eagerly and joyfully perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bishop LeRoy J. Woolard, Jurisdictional Bishop Greater North Carolina, delivered the message. (Photo by James Giles) were entertainers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Dawnn Lewis, Tony Brown, BeBe Winans, A1 Jarreau, Isaac Hayes and gospel singer SVhitney Phipps, and actor Fred Vlorsel. The tribute was taped for ater broadcast by FOX. Prizewinning artist Ernie Bar les autographed one of his famous lain tings as a gift to Hooks. Rec ord company executive Buddy Killen presented him a giant gold record. Board Chairman William Gi bson has named Ernie Green, of the Little Rock Nine fame, to lead a 21-member search committee for Dr. Hooks’ successor. An October deadline has been set. An ob (See NAACP ROUNDUP, P. 2) NEWS BRIEFS FREE SPEECH BILL DIES A proposal to wipe out prohibitions against politi cal activity by city employ ees in dozens of cities died in the General Assembly. A conference committee of House and Senate negotia tors recommended that the political activity provision be dropped from a bill that prohibits discrimination against employees for their off-duty activities. Both House and Senate adopted the recommendation. ROBBER FORGETS GUN A young woman tried to rob the State Employees Credit Union near N.C. State University, but forgot one thing: a gun. The empty-handed robber, thought to be about 20, en tered the credit union and handed a note to the teller demanding money. The teller wouldn’t give it to her. She said, “I can’t do this.” The woman, appar ently frustrated by the de lay, briskly walked to the door and broke into a trot once she reached Hillsbor ough Street. OPEN HOUSE There will be a dedica tion and open house service for the Dorothy Nixon Allen Manor on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. in Holly Springs. This facility is a 17-unit apart ment complex built on New Hill Street for the elderly and handicapped. GROUNDBREAKING The Postal Service held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $56 million Raleigh General Mail Facil ity, designed to be one of the most advanced mail processing operations in the nation, sectional center manager /postmaster Floretta E. Reed of Raleigh, said. The ceremony was held last Friday on Westgate Road, north of Hwy. 70. The GMF is sched uled for completion in early 1994. (See NEWS BRIEFS, P. 2)

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