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On 40th Anniversary of Kerner Report: ‘Separate and Unequal’ Still Exist

By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) - It was the summer of 1967 and riots raged across America. Watts, Milwaukee, Detroit, Plainfied and Newark were all sites of explosive racial violence, rooted in social ills

education and poor recreation facilities and programs that had led to the anger. It also pointed to ineffectiveness of the political structure and grievance mechanisms, disrespectful White attitudes, discriminatory administration of justice, inadequacy of federal programs, inadequacy of municipal services, discriminatory consumer and

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emanating from race discrimination.

As elected and civil rights leaders scrambled for answers, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed an 11-member commission, headed by Illinois Gov. Otto Kerner Jr., that issued its observations 40 years ago this week, Feb. 29, 1968.

The commission pointed out that it was a climate of race discrimination in police practices, unemployment and underemployment, inadequate housing, inadequate

credit practices, and inadequate welfare programs.

However, the most memorable conclusion in the document that has become known as the Kerner Report is as follows: “Our nation is moving toward two societies, one Black, one White - separate and unequal.’’

Civil rights leaders this week declared that this Kerner conclusion was prophetic.

Moreover, even with the historic possibility

of a Black or female Democratic president, the vastly separate and unequal societies in which America continues to exist, will not become equal and just without specific plans and action.

“In 40 years there has been no plan to heal the breach. There has been more abandonment and less investment in these 40 years,” says Rainbow/PUSH President the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. “Today, we still

have essentially two societies, one half in a surplus and the other half in a deficit. Essentially in the city and suburbs, there is Black and Brown on the one hand and White on the other. Our infant mortality rate is higher. Our life expectancy is shorter, less access to good jobs, less access to the board of directors, less access to capital.

Our cities have been essentially aban(Continued on page 2)

I NSIDE THIS ISSUE Obama Continues to Widen Lead Over Clinton (See story on page 2)

-----------NBCSL joins the fight against the dangers of “cost-driven drug switching” (See Commentary on page 2)

ALDERMAN WILLIE COCHRAN (20th Ward) joined Chicago artist Steven Heyman (right) and Chicago Department of Aviation Deputy Commissioner J i l l M c G e e ( l e f t ) o n F e b . 25 t o c e l e b r a t e H e y m a n ’ s c o l o r f u l , l i g h t e d c e i l i n g s c ul p t u r e s s e e n i n t h e b a c k g r o un d . T h e t w o “ B e a c o n s ” g r e e t p a s s e n g e r s i n O’Hare International Airport’s International Terminal 5. Heyman, a faculty member of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, created the silk painted panels measuring 16-ft. diagonally, through a commission from the Chicago D e p a r t m e n t o f C ul t u r a l A f f a i r s P u b l i c A r t P r o g r a m . I n b o t t o m p h o t o : Arriving visitors are greeted by the “Blue Beacon” suspended above the exit bay in the lower level of O’Hare International Terminal 5. (Photos by Chicago Department of Aviation)

NEWS

Obama Continues to Widen Lead Over Clinton

By Eric Mayes Special to the NNPA from the Philadelphia Tribune PHILADELPHIA (NNPA) As America watches Texas and Ohio for the upcoming Democratic primaries March 4, a Pennsylvania poll showed that Sen. Barack Obama was also gaining ground on his rival Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., in the Keystone State, which will go to the polls April 22.

This comes on the heels of last Thursday night’s debate between Obama and Clinton on the campus of University of Texas at Austin.

According to the Gallup poll released on Thursday, Obama had captured the support of 49 percent of voters. Clinton had 42 percent of Democrats behind her.

It was the third day in a row that Obama had a statistically significant lead over Clinton in the Gallup Poll.

“Obama’s standing has improved among most Democrat(s) … over the past several days,” wrote Jeffrey M. Jones, in Gallup’s analysis of the data.

Perhaps more significantly, the same poll showed that Obama was attracting more support from middle-aged voters and Hispanics. That represented a significant shift for the two groups.

“One of the more substantial shifts has been the changing preferences of middle-aged Democratic voters who have moved away from Clinton and toward Obama in the past week,” Jones stated.

“Obama has also made gains among three other groups that have favored Clinton throughout much of the campaign — women, Hispanics and self-identified Democrats. Obama and Clinton are now running even among these three groups.”

In Pennsylvania, Clinton still lead by most measures. But, her support appeared to be shrinking according to a poll by Franklin & Marshall College.

Numbers released last Thursday indicated that Clinton’s lead dwindled from a 20-point advantage in January to a 12-point difference this month. Clinton has 44 percent of registered Democrats behind her. Obama had 32 percent of the party’s support.

Poll director G. Terry Madonna said a large number of voters remain undecided, which leaves the state’s primary contest wide open.

Thirty-seven percent of voters remained undecided.

Obama held the most appeal for non-white voters and those in upper income brackets. “(He) does not yet hold an ad2

vantage among young adults, which is a group he has won by large margins in many early primary states,” Madonna said.

A snapshot of the data broken down by geographic area revealed that Obama led in Philadelphia with a 41 percent to 32 percent lead. He also enjoyed a strong lead in Central Pennsylvania with 44 percent of Democrats there saying they supported him compared to 33 percent for Clinton.

In the southeast as a whole, he led but by a smaller margin with 38 percent of voters backing him, just a 2 percent lead over Clinton.

In every other area of the state, he trailed Clinton by substantial margins.

Obama also trailed among fundamental Christians in Pennsylvania with just one-third saying they supported him compared to 44 percent who supported Clinton.

Pennsylvania has 151 regular delegates up for grabs in the April 22 primary. They will be divided proportionally according to the popular vote. In addition, the state also has 29 superdelegates

who can vote their choice at the Democratic National Convention.

Before Pennsylvania, Wyoming will also hold a primary on March 8 and Mississippi on March 11.

Pundits predict that the race could be decided by the Texas and Ohio primaries next week.

But, Delegates and superdelegates have become increasingly important in the tight Democratic scuffle.

On Feb. 20, two more superdelegates lined up behind Obama when a New Jersey senator, Dana Redd of Camden, and Donald Norcoss, chairman of the Camden County Democratic Committee, gave him their endorsement.

As of Feb. 21, Obama had 1,319 delegates, according to the CNN Delegate Scorecard. Clinton had 1,250.

Texans and Ohioans head to the polls March 4 along with voters from Vermont and Rhode Island.

There are 389 delegates at stake in the bigger contests. Texas has 228 delegates and Ohio has 161.

HILLARY MAKES A POINT in a Democratic presidential debate with Senator Barack Obama.

Rhode Island is geographically smaller than Vermont but has 32 delegates to allocate compared to Vermont’s 23.

Obama has pulled ahead in national polls and in the delegate count. Clinton had been ahead in

both categories for the entire race. But Obama swept through Super Tuesday and has won ever contest since then. Most recently he captured 46 delegates in Wisconsin and 15 in Hawaii. Clinton reeled in 20 and eight delegates respectively in those same states.

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators joins the fight against the dangers of “cost-driven drug switching”

By Calvin Smyre, President National Black Caucus of State Legislators

One of the critical issues discussed at the recent annual conference of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) was the relatively new and dangerous practice of costdriven drug switching.

According to the latest news report, health insurers in an increasing number of states are paying physicians in cash and offering other incentives for them to switch the prescriptions of their patients to cheaper drugs without informing their patients.

In other instances, pressures are being put on pharmacists to switch medications prescribed by a patient's doctor without consulting the doctor.

The Alliance of Minority Medical Associations, representing minority medical practitioners; religious leaders in Washington, DC, Boston, and New York City; and Dr. Richard Allen Williams, founder of the Association of Black Cardiologists and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the UCLA Medical School all have condemned this practice.

Dr. Williams has stated that “cost-driven drug switching” affects not just individual patients but the entire health care system.

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Calvin Smyre The short-term savings that may result from drug-switching will be offset by higher costs in the area of consultations with physicians, increased prescriptions, more emergency room visits and longer-term h e a l t h consequences.” Dr. Williams, who is also the editor of the “Textbook of Black-Related Diseases” and the recent publication, “Eliminating Disparities in America,” emphasized that drug switching

“is insidious because it comes under the benevolent guise of cost savings for low-income people.

So what's the cure to this drug switching epidemic? Physicians with stethoscopes, working closely with their patients, must be the ones who should make treatment decisions, not insurance companies with calculators.”

At the December, 2007 NBCSL conference, we passed a resolution dealing with the impor-

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tance of a confidential, honest and transparent exchange of information between a doctor and his or her patient.

The NBCSL resolution, entitled “Transparency for Patients in Prescription Drug Care,” stated, in part, “The National Black Caucus of State Legislators encourages the free flow of information between physicians and patients about whether switching medication will provide the same or superior result between name brand, if available, and generic,” and that “patients should receive the best healthcare regardless of race or income level and should be prescribed medication that will provide the optimal result for the patient.”

Our resolution also encourages NBCSL members in their respective states to be vigilant in examining the status of access to quality healthcare, including prescription medicines, by African Americans.

As state legislators and public servants, we have a responsibility to protect our constituents from cost-driven drug switching which is not only unethical but dangerous to patients uninformed by their health practitioners. We must do all we can to stop such a practice that poses a serious threat to first-class health care.

The Chicago Crusader

NEWS

Four years in prison for woman who stole from Simeon

By J. Coyden Palmer

A former business manager at Simeon Career Academy on the South Side was sentenced last week to four years in prison by a Cook County judge after she pleaded guilty to stealing $450,000 from the school’s account over a period of six years.

Marilyn Jenkins-Evans, 50, made restitution payments of $78,000 in exchange for a lighter sentence.

She had originally been charged with a Class X felony that could have gotten her a minimum sixyear sentence.

Jenkins-Evans raised suspicions after a new principal at the school conducted an audit and found irregularities. The case was forwarded to the Inspector General’s Office, which found JenkinsAdams had been writing checks to herself and forging the former principal’s signature.

From December 1999 through 2005, Jenkins-Evans wrote herself 319 checks totaling more than $456,000 from an internal

Simeon account. The account came from monies paid by parents for graduation, pictures and other extracurricular activities.

Current parents and students at Simeon said they were happy with the sentence. Bonita Johnson hastwo children who attend the school at 83rd and Vincennes. She said people should praise CPS officials for reacting quickly once a problem was discovered.

“I think parents work too hard to pay some of the extra fees required for their child’s school experience to have some other adult steal the money for their own selfish needs,” Johnson said.

“The good thing is the school and CPS was honest about what happened and the woman got exactly what she deserves. An adult who is willing to steal from children has no business working in the educational field.”

Jenkins-Evans resigned from her $85,000 a year job at CPS after the investigation into her activities was launched in February

On 40th Anniversary of Kerner Report: ‘Separate and Unequal’ (Continued from page 1) doned. Manufacturing jobs are bacle is just the latest example of out, investment out, guns and racially-tinged inequality, in this automatic weapons made legal; instance, resulting in the greatest taxes up and services down, first single loss of wealth by Africanclass jails and second class Americans and Latinos ever recorded, [some $213 billion]. schools.”

Amidst euphoria over the can- The recent downward adjustdidacies of Sens. Barack Obama ment in crack cocaine sentencing and Hillary Clinton, social ills by the Federal Sentencing Combased on racial disparities are still mission suggests that thousands among the most vivid reminders of African-Americans previously of how far America has not come sentenced under the old regime were the victims of unequal jusin 40 years.

“There is a new America emerg- tice,” Henderson says.

He too particularly sees the ing who are willing to cross the color line to vote. Men voting for Obama candidacy as a sign of women and Whites voting for hope. But, only with action.

“While race continues to be Blacks. That’s a good thing. But, the structural inequality between salient factors in American life, Blacks, Whites and Browns is still persistent poverty has become the quite evident,” says Jackson. The most significant barrier to real challenge is to invest in healing opportunity,” he says. “Only by the breech and closing the gap. reducing and ultimately eradicatYou can change from George ing long-term poverty can we reWashington Boulevard to Martin ally reverse the predictions of the Luther King Boulevard. But Kerner Commission’s Report.”

While racial disparities remain without investments, you won’t have houses. … Barack’s candida- clear, some believe that the Kerncy is so exciting and it means so er prophecy on race separation much to us. But, to close the edu- has become more clouded by ecocational gap, the health care gap, nomic class separations.

“Blacks are on the bottom, but the business gap, the jobs gap, it will require a commitment of in- the disparities in the income are now multi-racial,” says the Rev. vestment.”

Wade Henderson, president Joseph Lowery, civil rights icon and CEO of the Leadership Con- and co-founder of the Southern ference on Civil Rights, agrees, Christian Leadership Conference pointing to current events that with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. most vividly depict the estranged “A small group of White elitist people now control more than 80 societies.

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of 2006. She began working at Simeon in 1999 and the following year was promoted to a job at CPS headquarters. But she continued to work out of a satellite office at Simeon.

CPS Inspector General James Sullivan called the situation “the biggest embezzlement case in the

history of CPS.” The next biggest case was in 2002 involving an elementary school principal who took $66,000. He said a woman who climbed the ladder of success so quickly really let down a lot of people.

“The big losers in this situation were the kids and their parents,”

Sullivan said. “We were only able to recoup some of the monies.

The principal trusted her. She was someone who trained other school business managers, and I think the principal at the time thought he was getting a deal because she did his books for him,” Sullivan said.

MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY announces a package of gun legislation proposals the City will support in Springfield and Washington, D.C., in an ongoing effort to reduce the threat of gun v i ol e n c e d u r i n g a p r e ss c o n f e r e n c e a t C h i c a g o P o l i c e H e a d q u a r t e r s , 3 5 1 0 S . M i c h i g a n , o n Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The mayor was joined by public officials, community leaders and family members of gun victims, including Chicago Police Department Superintendent Jody Weis; state Rep. Deborah Graham (78th Dist.); state Rep. Edward Acevedo (2nd Dist.); state S e n . J oh n C u l l e r t o n ( 6 t h D i st ) ; O a k P a r k V i l l a g e P r e s i d e n t D a v i d P op e ; C A P S E x e c u t i v e Director Vance Henry; Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Executive Director Thom Mannard; Rev. Dr. Walter Johnson, Wayman A.M.E. Church; and Denise Reed, the mother of a gun violence victim. (Photo by Brooke Collins, City of Chicago) in a situation where a handful of people have more than they will ever need while masses of people have less than they always need.”

He adds, “The privileged groups are growing proportionately smaller. Those who are discriminated against and comprise the bulk of the masses are growing proportionately larger. So, the disparities are increasing in the country and Black folks remain on the bottom.”

Lowery views the Obama candidacy as a good sign that a new era has begun in which people will look beyond race in voting for viable candidates. However, for the moment, the historic candidacy is limited to that conclusion, he says.

“We’ll have to wait and see whether it’s reflected in the economic cycles.”

Two weeks ago, a controversial remark by Michelle Obama, the wife of the presidential candidate, made headlines. She told a Milwaukee, Wis. Audience, ‘’For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country. Not

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just because Barack is doing well, but I think people are hungry for change.’’

Though some misunderstood the remark, many African-Americans simply empathized. Myrlie Evers-Williams, former NAACP chair and the widow of the late civil rights leader Medgar Evers, says Michelle Obama’s statement illustrates the accuracy of the Kerner prediction.

“I have said practically the same thing so many times over the years,” Evers-Williams says. “And people who are criticizing her just don’t understand the experience that we have had and have gone through, a fight like hell to make our country what it should be, but not feeling fully appreciated…And to work without ceasing to change things to where all of us will feel like true Americans.”

Obama’s candidacy is now among the few times that EversWilliams says she has felt proud of America.

“I never thought that I would live to see this day,” she says. “I

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never thought that we would get this close.”

But, she also concludes that without a plan and action, nothing will change and the prophecy of the Kerner Report will remain alive.

“We still cannot fall into an attitude of we have made it. We cannot afford to embrace an attitude of everything is okay. There is a vigilance that we must have on a daily basis,” she concludes. “Not just for this election. But, with an ongoing built-in attitude that we must know what the issues are.

We must know who the elected officials are. Once they are elected, we must be sure that they are accountable to us. There’s no rest and there should not be. There should not be a period of rest where we assume that everything is alright and we have made it in this country. Some have grown tired of hearing me quote the old saying, ‘Freedom is not free’. But it’s true. We must nurture it on a daily basis.”

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OPINION

EDITORIAL THE CULTURE OF MEDIOCRITY As we look back on Black History Month, we must not forget that life goes on, and that we are creating future history in the everlasting present. Our progeny will read, hopefully, about these times. As they say, hindsight has 20/20 vision, and at some point in the future, what is happening now will make better sense.

One of the challenges that Black Americans currently face is the ironic tendency for many Black youth to opt for mediocrity, even though Black success is on the rise.

The visibility of successful Black people is being heightened, but yet, many youth deliberately fail tests and act ignorant because it is the “in thing to do.” This is frightening, and not enough attention is being given to this trend, which started some time ago. In fact, to achieve is to “act White,” according to some Black youth. This is truly a travesty.

Ultimately, no matter how many doors should happen to open for Black people, it will all be moot if there is no one to walk through them. To be sure, there are some youthful Blacks who hold achievement high, but very often they have to do this in stealth. The culture of mediocrity and ignorance is ever growing, and it can sometimes become fatal, when thugs target those they consider “nerds.”

This problem is, arguably, one of the most extreme that the Black community faces. For some reason, however, it is not given enough attention. Think about this – the gap in achievement scores between Black youth and others might just be a reflection of this unfortunate trend. And if we question whether or not this phenomenon actually exists, all we have to do is look at the icons held high by the Black community. These include basketball, football and baseball stars. Also included are entertainment figures, rappers, and others of that ilk. Very few African Americans can name a famous visual artist, for example. Recently, on a Black radio program, there was a question as to why jazz is not held in higher esteem by Black people.

Part of the answer may lie in this cult of mediocrity. After all, to appreciate jazz, one has to have a broader taste set than the lowest common denominator of popular “music.”

How can this trend be turned around? One of the first things necessary to do this is to actually recognize that the problem exists. The Black community must step out of the embrace of collective denial in order to address this unfortunate, but deadly situation. Too many people are willing to sit back and blame White supremacy for all of the problems faced by the Black community, not realizing that many Black youth, are willingly opting for inferiority.

If White supremacy disappeared overnight, many would not be able, or willing, to walk through the doors of achievement. This is one of the most serious problems faced by the Black community, and urgently needs addressing NOW, otherwise, all of the marching, demonstrating and protesting will be totally in vain!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Make Your Mark Against MS When You File Your 2007 Illinois Income Tax Dear Editor:

The State of Illinois is again offering taxpayers a unique and effective way to support charities as part of the state’s 2007 Income Tax Check Off Program. Eleven charitable funds are included in this year’s campaign, including the Multiple Sclerosis Direct Assistance Fund.

We are calling on the generosity of Illinois residents, asking them to join the movement against MS by designating a contribution to the Direct Assistance Fund when they file their state taxes.

It costs an estimated $50,000 each year to pay for the costly medications, medical equipment, therapy and other expenses associated with treating MS, a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. That cost can prove devastating even for the most financially stable families.

Ms stops people from moving forward with their lives- physically, emotionally and, all too often, financially. The Multiple Sclero-

sis Direct Assistance Fund provides a lifetime for hundreds of people who need assistance paying the burdensome costs of the non-medical needs that accompany living with MS. As we work toward a cure for MS in the future, the Ms Society is committed to meeting the demand for services that offer hope to people living with the disease right now. When you file your taxes, make your mark against MS at Section 10, Line F and help create a world free of MS.

many other CAN- TV shows contain sexually explicit, very graphic expletive language and soft - core pornography: CAN – TV gives parental advisory warnings to viewers before the show, however CAN –TV is designed for community programming and informing the community throughout the city only. Therefore, shows that were mentioned above do not belong (Continued on page 6)

Lynda M. Chott President National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGreater Illinois Chapter

CAN-TV PUT ON NOTICE Dear Editor, VOL. LXVI I NO. 44 MAR. 1, 2008 I am writing this letter as a respectable citizen and viewer about CAN-TV programming that currently airs after hours for the past several years. The following programs should be considered (for being) taken off the air.

They include: Stephen Patterson Presents, Diva’s Cabaret, TAKEOVER – TV, Behind The Penis, Tha Shizzno Ya Digg, Raw Magazine TV and other shows. I was shocked to find these as well as

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

So Lonely is the Black Republican

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist It’s hard to believe but the fact is the Republican Party, Grand Old Party aka GOP, was co-founded by a Black abolitionist and revolutionary.

The great Frederick Douglas

Harry C. Alford was perhaps one of the proudest Black Americans who ever walked this earth. His vintage phrases such as “Power concedes nothing without a demand”; “Your Independence Day is not my independence day”; “There must be a struggle. You may not get all that you pay for but you

will pay for all that you get.”

He was probably the first prominent African-American to don an Afro. Such a contributor to American history and the great legacy of Black struggle. This man feared nothing but God almighty. I just love his story.

No less was his protégé, Booker T. Washington. He was more subtle but just as resilient and demonstrative in his vision for Black America. Born outside of Charleston, W. Va., he literally walked hundreds of miles to Hampton Institute, Virginia to get his formal education. His vision of capitalism and proper education were realized in his Tuskegee Institute project. He built this great college through the work and sacrifice of the very students who attended it. It was a perfect example of recycling Black dollars. The students physically built the school and attended class in between with tuition being paid for from their labor.

Today, there are many fine institutions but none is “better” than the dynamic Tuskegee Institute.

Some of the best veterinarians and civil engineers in the world learned their skills here and recruiters line up constantly to hire them.

Booker T. Washington’s vision for entrepreneurship resulted in his forming the National Negro Business League which was a net-

work of Black chambers of commerce. This was done at about the same time US President Taft appropriated federal funding to start the US Chamber of Commerce.

Such was the way of many of our early leaders. They were Republican and capitalistic. Another who cannot go unnoticed is Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. who was quite active in the Republican Party and taught his two famous sons the values of self sufficiency and capitalism. In fact, the vast majority of Blacks from emancipation to the Great Depression were Republicans.

The Democratic Party contained the Ku Klux Klan and Jim Crow activists from the southern states. It was a natural for us to see the Republican Party as the way to liberation.

But, as Earth, Wind and Fire sings: “Something happened along the way and what used to be happy is sad”.

Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and the Second Migration to the northern and western urban industrial areas transformed a new image of the political parties. Democratic President Harry Truman integrated our armed forces which was well appreciated by all of us.

The Dixiecrats (southern democratic Jim Crow supporters) started getting uncomfortable in the

Democratic Party and started walking to the Republican Party which welcomed them as they were desperate for a new base.

Republican President Ronald Reagan sealed the deal when he kicked off his election campaign from rural Mississippi (the Reagan Southern Strategy).

The message was clear: The Dixiecrats and their off-spring were officially welcomed into the GOP. Prior to that, Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed off on the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act and acknowledged the victories of the Civil Rights Movement. The transformation was complete.

The vast majority of Blacks were now Democrats.

In my travels I find some of the loneliest conferences and summits can be those of Black Republicans. There is little to smile about or tout. Some of the characters or spokespersons, usually seen on the Fox News Channel, appear to be frustrated comedians or proponents of self hatred.

Read some of their articles and you will run to the drugstore for Pepcid.

It is nauseating and self-incriminating. Black folks who don’t understand their blackness and hate every drop of it.

“Blacks are their own enemy.

They aren’t discriminated against.

They just live savagely - no dad-

dies, drop out of school, can’t speak good English, love crime, etc. etc.”

While there are some great Black Republicans such as General Collin Powell and Lt. Gov. Michael Steele they are vastly outnumbered by the celebrated self-hating Blacks like Thomas Sowell, Clarence Thomas, and Shelby Steele. Good solid thinking progressive capitalists (with the general philosophy of the Republican Party) who happen to be Black find themselves isolated and on the defense.

They certainly don’t want any part of the self-haters so they choose to go it alone. Many progressive Blacks who are conservative in their thinking are actually hiding out in the closet. They choose not to actively publicize their views.

The intolerance displayed by the ultra conservatives in the media is too much for them to be comfortable. Hate just isn’t our (African American culture) way and we refuse to get mixed up in it. So, the typical Black Republican travels like the lone wolf. It’s not fun and is indeed challenging.

Harry Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. He is a registered Independent. Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

It's More Than a Health Crisis: Economics Fuels HIV/AIDS for Black Americans U. S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)

NNPA Special Commentary February 7, 2008, marked the eighth National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; a time that was devoted particularly to building support for HIV prevention, care, and treatment among African Americans.

HIV and AIDS are grave health concerns for all Americans, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that African-Americans have more illness, shorter survival times, and more deaths than Americans of other races or ethnicities, and HIV/AIDS also affects Black children disproportionately more.

Nationally, African-Americans represent 42 percent of all people currently living with HIV/AIDS, despite only representing 12.3 percent of the population.

African-American women accounted for 66 percent of all new HIV/AIDS cases among women in 2005. These troubling statistics are echoed in my home state of Minnesota.

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volved in our local communities, urging our friends and families to get tested and get educated about transmission modes of HIV/AIDS. We must continue our efforts to ensure that treatment is accessible to all those who are currently living with HIV. It is essential that we see this crisis in its broader context if we hope to slow the spread of this epidemic in our communities. I also believe we must take a hard look at other factors that the experts tell us contribute to these high rates of infection among African Americans: economics, education, homophobia, incarceration, and faith in government.

America is currently awash with fears of recession, the foreclosure crisis and deepening unemployment. When the economy sours, those who earn the least typically suffer the most. Unfortunately, those same people are statistically more likely to be suffering, literally, from diseases such as HIV/AIDS. In describing “Prevention Challenges” on its website, the CDC highlights the plain fact that in our country, people who don’t have much money cannot always

U. S. Rep. Keith Ellison get good health care: “Day-today living may be more important than taking care of their health. Poor people may need to spend their time, energy, and money just to get food, shelter, and transportation. This can affect whether a person gets information about HIV and AIDS and whether they have access to HIV testing. If they become infected with HIV, they may not know it, they may not get treatment soon enough or they may

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not get treatment at all.” These dilemmas are particularly acute for African-Americans, 1 in 4 of who were living in poverty in 1999.

We have got to do better, and that means we must start with economics. I’m proud to have supported the first minimumwage raise in 10 years and to have sponsored legislation to bring relief for homeowners facing the prospect of foreclosure.

The economic stimulus measure that I supported in early February begins to address the broader economic troubles we are facing, but comprehensive changes to the federal government’s spending priorities must come too. We can’t budget to lift Americans out of poverty or significantly improve health care for those living with HIV/AIDS while we spend $10 billion per month on military activities in Iraq.

The consequence of the federal government’s current spending priorities is, regrettably, that poor people can’t access high-quality health care and that AfricanAmericans don’t encounter enough targeted outreach about

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HIV/AIDS. I am working to change these priorities.

There are of course other challenges facing African-American communities struggling with HIV/AIDS: education, incarceration, homophobia, and lack of confidence in our government and health care system. The CDC points out that “a history of racism, oppression, and lack of trust in governmental institutions make it more challenging for public health agencies to effectively reach African Americans.”

Economics, though, is fundamental. I have addressed and will continue to address these interconnected challenges and invite the public to do the same.

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

By Maurice A. Clayton

DR. MARTIN R. DELANY: A MAN MISSING FROM BLACK HISTORY ( D r . C o n r a d W o r r i l l i s t he National Chairman of the Nat i o n a l B l a c k Un i t e d F r o n t ( N B U F) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a s t 71st Street, Chicago , I llino is, 60 64 9, 7 73 -49 3-0 90 0, F a x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a il : n b u f chic@sbcglo bal.net, Web sit e: nbufront.org) The use of history as a tool of liberation is an ongoing battle that the African in American

Dr. Conrad Worrill Community must come to grips with.

Far too many African in American people reject the use of history as a tool to understand the past, the present, and the future.

The rejection of history, by many of us, results in the denial of our true condition and situation as thirty million people living in the United States.

From time to time, in reflecting on our history and our present situation as a race, I reread a most profound book. In fact, I suggest that all African in American people read this book and become familiar with the work of this unsung hero in our struggle, Dr. Martin R. Delany. Martin R. Delany (a contemporary of Frederick Douglass and co-founder with Douglass of The North Star Newspaper) was a fearless and independent champion for the cause of our redemption from 1840 until his death in January 1885 at the age of 72.

Dr. Delany was known as the most prominent advocate of African in American nationalism in the nineteenth-century. It was in his book, written in 1852, The Condition, Elevation, Emigra6

tions, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States that Delany’s view of the situation of our race became widely known.

Delany was free born in Charleston, Virginia on May 6, 1812. In an effort to improve their situation, the Delanys moved to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania when Martin was ten years old. At the age of nineteen, young Martin moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he worked as a barber and studied with an African in American minister named Lewis Woodson.

Woodson is given credit for shaping Delany’s political thought.

It was in Pittsburgh that Delany became exposed to the efforts of Africans in America who were organizing against the chattel slave system. These men were called abolitionists. Delany began attending meetings that focused on the abolition of slavery. These meetings and contacts with other African in American leaders inspired Delany to continue his self-education on the history of our race. He became an avid reader of world history and philosophy eventually emerging as one of the most important African in American thinkers and orators.

Africans in America knew Delany for his opposition to the chattel slave system and for his call for Africans in America to voluntarily return to Africa and establish a nation. He was a tenacious fighter for African in American collective action and selfhelp throughout his participation in the movement.

The life of Dr. Martin R. Delany should be required study for all African in American youth.

For example, how many Africans in America are aware that Delany was among the small group of African in American medical students that attended Harvard Medical School in 1850 and 1851? Although white supremacy and racism forced Delany to withdraw (the white medical students strongly objected to a Black man graduating with them feeling this would lessen their degree), he went on to distinguish himself as an outstanding physician specializing in chronic diseases affecting women and children.

Delany was a prolific writer. He

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wrote the third novel produced in this country by an African in America entitled, Blake and the Huts of America. Additionally, he published an account of his trip to Africa to locate emigration sites, the official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party. Delany’s final work, was titled, Principia of Ethnology: The Origin of Races and Color with an Archaeological Compendium of Ethiopian and Egyptian Civilization. It was in this work that Delany revealed that the ancient Egyptians and Ethiopians were Black, and the creators of the world’s first civilizations, contrary to the European conception of Egypt and Ethiopia (a concept they still cling to today despite all of the evidence to the contrary).

The words that Delany wrote in 1852 have not changed and are still relevant and reflective of our condition today. In Condition and Elevation, Delany stated, “White men are producers— we are consumers. They build houses, and we rent them. They raise produce, and we consume it.

They manufacture clothes and wares, and we garnish ourselves with them. They build coaches, vessels, cars, hotels, saloons, and other vehicles and places of accommodation, and we deliberately wait until they have got them in readiness, then walk in, and contend with as much assurance for a “right” as though the whole thing was bought by, paid for, and belonged to us.”

And finally, Delany said in this great work, referring to the Europeans, “By their literary attainments, they are the contributors to, authors and teachers of, literature, science, religion, law, medicine, and all other useful attainments that the world makes use of. We have no reference to ancient times— we speak of modern things.”

Much of what Delany wrote and lectured about in the nineteenth-century concerning the condition of African in American people is still true today. Our challenge is to continue his legacy by breaking the mental chains of slavery that keep us dependent on others for our history and the interpretation of world events.

Read the works of Dr. Martin R. Delany and you will find much wisdom.

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Segregation in Chicago has always been demonstrated by the lack of city services, during floods, snow storms, police services. Recently we all have been involved in a reign of potholes throughout the city and county.

There is a lot to be said about the problem that goes back farther than the number of potholes as

Maurice A. Clayton opposed to the underlying problem that goes back at least five of the last ten years. The truth came out that there was a probability that someone in the Department of Streets and Sanitation was not attentive to the materials that were laid down, firstly at the “Bus Stops” throughout the city in hot summers 2005/2006. You all should remember that Streets started buckling where the CTA busses pulled in at the curb. Immediately the city contracted with somebody to remove the weakened tar and replaced it with cement. If there was a census taken throughout Black neighborhoods you’d find that the city has not yet completed that task and now are engaged in another problem with our streets. This all shows that we need our legislators at every level of government, city, county and state. As far as our

Black legislators are concerned, they need a boot in the pants for not being there for their constituents who are currently braving the injustice and harmful situation left it by those whom we have voted into office to assure us that we are to be safe and sound in our bed and upon our roadways.

Each ward in the city of Chicago has a ward superintendent who is responsible for garbage pickup, snow removal, etc., etc. and notify the Department of Streets and Sanitation which comes from City Hall. Ultimately the responsibility falls on the shoulders of the Mayor. I personally called the alderman’s office to complain that we had no garbage pick up at my residence and that a backlog of garbage was building up. My name and telephone number was given to the person who answered the phone. It was eight days before the garbage was picked up. The strange thing about it was there were only two homes a block apart that were subjected to the garbage build up.

The strange thing about the day the garbage was picked up I watched the garbage men walk over to my garbage can looked in then walked away. We had to purchase two plastic garbage cans to contain the build up of the overflow. I bet my wife that when the garbage men came they would throw the new plastic garbage cans on our lawn days after the primary election. Now we are the victims of pot holes unfilled and vehicles ducking and dodging massive potholes. If this happens again I will release the name of the alderperson who was not able to cause that garbage overflow to be picked up within two days of our complaints.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) on CAN –TV at all. These pro- show and said an expletive. This grams should be considered an show was encouraging teens and NC-17 or MA rating for the young adults to vote. Unfortuviewing audience, there (are) nately, the co-host did not handle teens who are watching these pro- the situation well. There is too grams that contain violence and much latitude on CAN –TV, the same station that airs aldermanic sexual acts.

CAN –TV should also consider talk shows as well as local mayoral a seven second delay on all pro- and governmental programming. gramming, including live – in Enclosed is a list of dates and studio programs, or consider hav- times the following programs ing an uncensored CAN- TV aired in its entirety. channel separate from the other Concerned Viewer & Citizen, programs. Recently, someone Roman Morrow called during a live – in studio

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By Ima Gontellit Dis claimer: Th e follow ing column i s a g o s si p c o l u m n . W e a sk t h a t items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as s uch and not as documented facts gathered by the newsgathering personnel of this publication. All sources submitting i t e m s t o T H E C H A T T E R B O X ar e confidential.

TIT FOR TAT Now if Billary can pull out an old picture of Barack Obama wearing a turban and a white dashiki, we got every right to pull out that photo of her husband in his KKK outfit.

- Ima WHO SAID DAT?

Ima been getting a lot of emails from Chelsea Clinton on behalf of her mom’s presidential campaign. The letters are full of stuff on why I need to get with the program and put Billary back in the White House. Ima noticed she didn’t say nothing about the time she was campaigning in Ohio and she asked a man what three things he was most afraid of: an old white man replied, “Osama, Obama and yo’ mama.”

named Forest Ratner because they “…profited from the African Slave Trade and continue to profit from these gains, through a conspiracy dating back hundreds of years and continue to date to oppress Black people, enslave them, unlawfully deport them to all corners of the Earth,” according to recent findings from studies released on the 200th anniversary of Britain’s abolition of the slave trade by The Restitution Study Group, Barclay’s Bank (then Heywood’s Bank) was involved in over 120 slave trading missions and allegedly enslaved more than 38,000 Africans, with Jay-Z and Ratner apparently connected through their ties with Barclay’s Bank in a $4 billion Atlantic Yards project taking place in Brooklyn, which plans to build a basketball arena for the New Jersey Nets (partially owned by Jay-Z), over 6,000 new apartments, offices and a hotel. The group has also called for a boycott of the New Jersey Nets, which Mr. Z owns. Okay, I don’t think Ima needs to say a word about this one. You all fill in the blanks.

ers on issues you know nothing about; never be critical of any white elected official who has a measure of power or influence over Negroes; get you a TV or radio talk show so you can keep your name out there but never admit that all you really want is the attention; reprimand any Black person who criticizes you as being ‘small minded’ and ‘jealous’ and ‘stuck in the ‘1960s;’ and engage in containment tactics that drain the live blood out of true activism in favor for organized chaos and misdirection at the ex-

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One preacher who was eating chicken in the ballroom the day Bill Clinton came to town and had a secret meeting with Negroes who support his wife’s presidential campaign, is apparently jumping ship. He said all that tithe money is drying up since he publicly announced he was joining James Demus, Janette Wilson and Travis Grant in getting Jesus to put Hillary in the White House. This Englewood preacher was seen talking with Obama’s people and will publicly come out and say he is supporting the Illinois senator because he will be the best president. Probably will say God told him that in one of those visions he claims to have every now and then. Maybe this switch in politics will help take attention from the switch in his behind.

- Ima EXCUSE ME MISS?

CLASH OF THE TITANS

It’s about time the pot boiled over. Melody Spann-Cooper and Santita Jackson are two strong women who apparently can’t get along. After asking that Black History Month spots that she records only air on WVON, Cooper made Black history by

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Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z apparently had a role in the global slave trade and is now being sued by some Negroes for their reparations. In case you missed it the rapper whose real name is Sean Carter, is being sued by Da Black Defense League because he and Barclay Bank and somebody

SHIP JUMPING

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suspending the oldest child of an internationally known human rights leader…during Black History Month. Sources claim thangs aint been right since the American Klingon, Roland Martin, used his bully pulpit to attack Santita’s daddy in a tirade that pissed off even Jesse’s most vocal critics. They say thangs aint been right since—-especially since her daddy fired off a mean letter to the radio station threatening legal action. Martin, the bulldog of all

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Well, you asked for a new brand of leadership, and you got it.

Chicago Urban League CEO and media darling Cheryle Jackson has partnered with Rupert Murdock to produce a ‘reality/talk show’ to air on the two Fox affiliates. The show, which Jackson will host, will focus on economic issues in the hood. Ain’t that progress? Instead of getting Black folk a job, this new leader has focused on getting her another one.

Given, Negroes in the town don’t care any more; we figure this is a step in the right direction for the Urban League, which has been one of the most irrelevant ‘social justice’ organizations in Chicago for the last two decades. So congratulations to Ms. Jackson and the Urban League on scoring this major coup for—-them. This is interesting and someone should go get some vintage issues of the Chatterbox and re-read the one on how to make a bonafide Black leader in this town. Again, all you need is someone to elevate you either in the Defender or by paying for the cover of the Blue Paper; show up at bougie functions looking fabulous; regularly recite your credentials which will only consist of you working for famous people; make sure that you give public awards to a number of Negro establishment leaders who in turn will then give you one right back; create an imaginary base by standing at press conferences with these same lead-

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pense of people who you are supposed to serve; oh, and always vote Democrat.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR HAPPY FEET AT THE LITTLE MOVIE HOUSE: Come out to Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Drive, as The Little Movie House on the Prairie presents a nature family film the first Saturday every month through May. Each film will be played twice a day at 10 am and at 2 pm. On Saturday, Ma rch 1, Happy Feet will be the featured film. Snacks and hot cocoa will be provided. The movies are Free for All Ages. For more information, please contact Zvezdana Kubat, 312-742-4791 or Jessica Maxey-Faulkner, 312-742-4786.

ANTI GRAVI TY SURPRISE AT HYDE PARK ART CENTER: On Monday, March 3, TalkingPoint, featuring artists Jennifer Karmin and Kathleen Duffy for Anti Gravity Surprise, will be at The Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC). TalkingPoint provides a chance to chat and learn from an exciting and growing community of creative individuals. HPAC is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago.

For more information please call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

BREAKFAST @ 65 WEST FORUM: A “Breakfast@65 West Forum” will be held on Tuesday, March 4, from 7:30 am - 9:30 am at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. “Mass Transit: What’s Next?” will be the Forum’s topic.

James Reilly, RTA Chairman and Stephen Schlickman, RTA Executive Director, address challenges facing Chicago area’s mass transit services (CTA, Metra, Pace) in light of the state’s new Mass Transit funding legislation, including free transit service for seniors.

Breakfast and program reservations are $20 per person. For more information, call 312-4355946 or send email to rreed@ulcc.org.

Art Thing AT HYDE PARK ART CENTER: On Tuesday, March 4, the Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC) presents Art Thing, a great way to learn about contemporary art in a fun, relaxed setting. Come to this free event and enjoy wine, cheese, and good conversation with neighbors and friends. Plus, hear from an artist or curator about a current exhibition. HPAC is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information please call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

W A K E U P F R OM H I B E R NATION AND SAVE A LIFE THIS SPRING! To maintain an adequate blood supply, Heart8

land Blood Centers, an independent medical organization serving 33 hospitals in a 12-county region in Illinois and Indiana, urges all area residents to donate blood this March at local blood drives. There will be an upcoming opportunity in Schererville on Tuesday, March 4, from 3 pm to 7 pm at Strack & Van Til – Schererville, 1515 Rt. 41. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE GO TO THE SERVICE DESK. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! After enduring the harsh winter season, it’s time for the weather to spring to life again! While getting out to enjoy warmer weather, Heartland encourages donors to spring into action and share the gift of life.

Spring brings revitalization of life and donors help revive the life of patients in need of transfusions. Founded in 1943, Heartland Blood Centers’ mission is to provide and maintain an adequate supply of blood and blood products for area hospitals to draw upon to meet the needs of patients. For additional information please call 1-800-7 TOGIVE or visit www.heartland-bc.org.

RI N G I N S P RI N G W I T H JUST GRAPES’ AROMATIC WHITE WINE SPRI NG TASTING: Winter is on its way out the door and Spring is just around the corner. It’s time to shed the winter blues and put the “spring” back in your step with Just Grapes’ First Wednesday wine tasting. The tasting will feature aromatic white wines like Pinot Noir, Gamay and many others to put you in the springtime mood. It will take place Wednesday, March 5, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, at 560 W. Washington Boulevard, Suite 100, in Chicago. The cost is $25 for Savvy Sipper members and $35 for non-members. Just Grapes brings the passion of wine country to Chicago by simplifying the world of wine for local consumers. A wine shop supporting the idea that wine education should be simple, fun and functional, Just Grapes specializes in private and corporate wine-tasting events, wine retail and wine education. Focusing primarily on corporate wine education, Just Grapes’ Owner and internationally recognized Corporate Sommelier, Don Sritong, offers unparalleled wine expertise and consultation at the corporate level, both on and off-site. Just Grapes services include corporate entertainment, team building, wine cellar consultations and more.

For more information please call 312-627-WINE, or visit www.justgrapes.net.

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“CONNECTING READING AND WRITING GENRES” WORKSHOP: FRIDAY, MARCH 7, from 8:30 am – 3 pm at the Garden Terrace Banquets, 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL, the Illinois Branch of The International Dyslexia Association presents a Connecting Reading and Writing Genres

workshop featuring Kathi E.S. Grace, CAGS, Language and Learning Disabilities Public School LD Specialist, National Presenter, and Author. This workshop will focus on genre specific characteristics so teachers might better help their students to comprehend and write about the various genres they read.

Teachers will leave this workshop

with a variety of activities, templates and graphic organizers that can be easily applied to their classrooms.

Registration is $115 for members, $155 for nonmembers, and includes a boxed lunch. For more information and a registration form, contact the Illinois Branch of IDA at 630-469-6900 or at info@readibida.org.

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Alexander, Director of Community Development, Ford Motor Company Fund; Vic Bulluck, Executive Director, NAACP Holly wood Bureau; Clayola Brown, Chairman, NAACP Image Awards Committees; Actor/Author Hill Harper, “CSI: New York” and Dennis Hayes, Interim President, NAACP. (Photo by Arnold Turner)

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8th Graders Manage Major Stocks at St. Philip Neri EDUCATION

St. Philip Neri School’s 8th Graders are learning lessons about finances that have them thinking way beyond their classes and grades. These students actually research, purchase, sell and manage shares of major stocks with companies like Apple, Boeing, Google, McDonald’s and more. They also pay into personal savings accounts and watch their money grow until they receive it back with interest on graduation day. For these students, academics have met the real world.

It all started 7 years ago with Charles Bobrinskoy who is ViceChairman and Director of Research at Ariel Capital Management, LLC. / Ariel Mutual Funds. He brings the monthly Investment Education Program to St. Philip Neri as part of his company’s civic outreach to the community. It is Bobrinskoy’s objective to make Business and Mathematics make sense and come alive for children. The program exposes students to concepts and skills many of them would not otherwise learn until much later in life, if ever. “Their

and get a good grasp of investment opportunities for the long term.�

During Black History Month, the session’s theme was “Ujamaa�, which means cooperative economics in Swahili. The students were taught to calculate price earnings ratios and they voted as a group on which stocks to purchase and sell. The session ignited lively debates. Aaron and Javis, two of the 8th graders, insisted on purchasing a share in Disney because they believed it would pay higher dividends over time. However, the majority of the class outvoted them and chose to buy shares of Google instead. Aaron argued, “We invested in a real good company, but the shares cost too much right now.� Javis agreed and added, “We would have done better with Disney’s stock because it has more versatile earning power.�

But for now the two boys and the rest of the class are living with the group’s decision. The class will continue tracking their results until next month when they will review their stock portfolio once again.

ST. PHILIP NERI 8th graders and Joshua Hale, a business mentor, decide on stock purchases. ture� said Bobrinskoy.

Each year at graduation time, the 8th graders sell all the stocks they have previously purchased and divide the proceeds equally among themselves. They are also rewarded with their personal sav-

ings plus interest. Then, as a group, they also donate half of their proceeds back to the school to drive home the lesson they have learned about reinvesting in their community. The donation from the class of 2007 helped de-

fray the cost of brand new desks for the 8th grade classroom.

These St. Philip Neri 8th graders are building upon the strong educational foundation they are receiving at school and headed in a good direction in their lives.

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“… and the migrants kept coming.”

Re-presenting The Migration – Reproductions of Paintings by Jacob Lawrence

Following WWI, hundreds of thousands of southern Black Americans made their voyage north by train with hopes of finding a better way of life. Farming conditions in the south were deteriorating and, while slavery had been abolished decades earlier, most southern Blacks were still living in poverty. In 1941, artist Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) created a 60-panel artwork, The Migration of the Negro, to record this poignant time in American history. Critics have called it Lawrence's greatest achievement, and hailed it as one of the great visual and social documents of 20th century American art. The Field Museum is pleased to announce that it will display reproductions of this famous and ac-

their emotional power– a power not lost in the reproductions – but also because Lawrence painted them concurrently, applying the same color across multiple panels to ensure a high degree of visual consistency. The series visualizes both the prevailing hardships of the south and the new hardships of the north, which included rioting over jobs and even the lack of acceptance by the African Americans already living there. Captions written in 1941

by Lawrence and his wife, the artist Gwendolyn Knight, accompany each of the 60 images.

"Uprooting yourself from one way of life to make your way in another involves conflict and struggle. But out of the struggle comes a kind of power, and even

JACOB LAWRENCE’S 60 piece series tells the story of the African American migration from the South to the North following WWI. Panel 58, pictured here, explains that the educational facilities were by far, better in the North. Photo Credit: The Museum of Modern Art/Licensed b y S C A L A / A r t R e s o u r c e , N Y & © 20 0 8 T h e J a c o b a n d G w e n d o l y n L a w r e n c e F o u n d a t i o n , Seattle/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NewYork.

CHILD LABO R A ND a la ck of educati on we re som e of the many reasons African Americans wanted to move North during the ea rly pa rt of the 20th century.P hoto Cred it: Di gi tal Image © The Muse um of Modern Art/Licensed by SCALA / A r t R e s o u r c e , N Y & © 2 0 08 T h e J a c o b a n d G w e n d o l y n L a w r e n c e F o u n d a t i o n , S e a t t l e /A r t i s t s R i g h t s S o c i e t y ( A R S ) , New York. claimed work – all 60 paintings – beauty. I tried to convey this in the rhythm of the pictures, and in from February 1 through July 6.

The original paintings are re- the repetition of certain images," markable not only because of Lawrence said of his work before

JACOB LAWRENCE, shown in 1944 with two young visitors, a t t h e p r e v i e w o f h i s e x h i b i t i o n a t T h e M u se u m of M o d e r n A r t , N e w Y o r k . P h o t o C r e d i t : © T h e M us e u m o f M o d e r n A r t / L i c e n s e d b y S C A L A / A r t R e s o u r c e , N Y & © 2 0 08 T h e Ja cob a nd Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation, Seattle/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NewYork.

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The Field Museum, now through July 6 he died.

Lawrence had always wanted the Migration of the Negro to be displayed together as one work.

However shortly after it was completed, the paintings were separated; the Museum of Modern Art in New York bought half of them and The Phillips Gallery in Washington, D.C. bought the other half. Recently, just 17 paintings from the group were shown at the Whitney Museum in New York City. A not-forprofit Harlem art gallery, Triple Candie, responded to the Whitney’s “partial” exhibition by organizing a counter-exhibition that consisted of reproductions of all 60 paintings. In collaboration with Triple Candie, The Field Museum will present a similar exhibition of 60 reproductions – displayed together as Lawrence intended – in the Museum’s new East Entrance.

The exhibition was organized by Triple Candie, Harlem. In conjunction with the exhibition, The Field Museum will offer three free educational programs. Please visit the website www.fieldmuseum.org

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IN ORDER TO achieve a visual consistency, Jacob Lawrence p a i n t e d h i s 6 0 i m a g e s c on c u r r e n t l y , u si n g t h e s a m e c o l o r across multiple panels. Panel 34 explains how newspaper artic l e s i n f l u e n c e d t h o us a n d s t o l e a v e t h e S o u t h i n p u r s u i t o f a b e t t e r l i f e i n t h e N o r t h . P h o t o C r e d i t : © T h e Mu s e u m o f Modern Art/Licensed by SCALA/Art Resource, NY & © 2008 T h e J a c ob a n d G w e n d o l y n La w r e n c e F ou n d a t i on , Seattle/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor CALLING ALL TEACHERS!: “Freedom Train” the highly acclaimed Theatreworks USA musical based on the life of Harriet Tubman will be playing at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:30 AM and 11:45 AM. Harriet Tubman was born a slave, but when she was 25 she made her perilous escape from a Maryland plantation, leaving her family behind. Pursued by dogs and relentless slave catchers, she followed an escape route laid out by Quakers with secret hiding places in churches, barns, cellars and homes.

The escape route that Harriet followed soon became known as the Underground Railroad, and she quickly became one of its most celebrated conductors. Up creek beds, through swamps, over hills in the dark of night, on 19 secret trips Harriet Tubman guided more than 300 slaves, including her aged parents, to freedom. “I never run my train off the track, she

said, and I never lost a passenger.”

Freedom Train tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue and music of the period.

Freedom Train is a musical with a book by the late Marvin Gordon that incorporates traditional African-American spirituals, including “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” “Steal Away,” “Wade in the Water,” and “Good News, the Chariot’s AComing,” all arranged by Garret Morris and Ron Burton.

Tickets for Freedom Train are only $8.00 and can be purchased at the Paramount Theatre Box Office at 23. E. Galena Blvd in Auora or by telephone at 630-896-6666.

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE Jumpers

By Anne Blair

IF YOU THINK IT, IT CAN HAPPEN. Thus David Rice (HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN) from the age of 5 found he could teleport himself to any spot on the globe. As he passes from one exciting location to another you immediately think of the possibilities such a fete would lend you if only for a day. My favorite scene is probably the leap into a bank vault that lands him in a bed of cash and makes the bank guards completely confused as to how anyone was able to enter the bank without opening the door.

Regardless of how much fun David can have there is always a spoilsport. Rolland (SAMUEL L. JACKSON) is determined to stop David and his “kind” as he says “Only God should have the power to be in all places at all times.” Regardless, consider what good we could do for so many if you could “jump” with a purpose. Even if Rolland had a greater purpose, the film could have offered audiences something to take home to think about.

There are so many scenarios that could justify breaking natural laws to save lives and give an in depth understanding of the awesome power that could be in the body of anyone able to achieve this power. DOUG LIMAN has the reputation for writing sci-fi, action, and other scripts. I personally think he cheated on JUMPERS, considering the option to make this film, the people he obviously knows. He did not expand the script so that the peo-

ONE DAY, DAVEY (Hayden Christensen) discovers he has an a m a z i n g a b i l i t y . H e c a n t e l e p or t h i m s e l f t o a n y l o c a t i o n a t will. Using his newfound power to find the man who killed his m o t h e r , D a v e y u n w i t t i n g l y b e c om e s a t a r g e t o f N a t i on a l Security Agency officers and another person with the same exact power. SAMUEL L. JACKSON shows up as the villain in JUMPER which is based on the popular young adult novel by Steven Gould. ple he met did not offer him the challenges we might have encountered with even a single parent Mom, or children with special challenges who could have jumped in healing waters across the world where he takes the children to be healed. He takes his girlfriend to Rome to see the Coliseum and Rolland shows up giving him a chance to meet another JUMPER. A cynical JUMPER who just wants to get away, be free, go wherever he can enjoy the challenges. His new friend shares with him his view of Rolland and his fellow JUMPER hunters.

The concept offers unlimited possibilities that UNFORTU-

HOT STUFF: Early next month a revival of the Tennessee Williams play, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof directed by Debbie Allen and starring Academy Award nominee, Terrance Howard, and Tony Award winners Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad and James Earl Jones will open on Broadway.

If you can’t wait...or simply can’t afford to make the trip to New York, to commemorate twenty-five years since his death, the Montana Rep is celebrating Tennessee Williams’ legacy by presenting his acclaimed drama Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at the Paramount Theatre on Sunday April 20, 2008 at 8:00 PM. Cat On A Hot Tin Roof is the story of Brick and Maggie Pollitt, the beautiful yet tragic couple poised to inherit the largest plantation in the Mississippi Delta. Brick, a former football hero is confined by injury to the upstairs bedroom of his family estate. Maggie, his sultry bride, is determined to win the family fortune. On this summer evening the entire Pollitt family has congregated to celebrate Brick’s father s sixty-fifth birthday. There are fireworks, champagne, gifts and songs, but underneath the festive exterior deceptions lie, threatening to tear this idyllic Southern family apart at its very foundation.

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NATELY fall flat.

Comments on the 80th Anniversary of the Academy Awards

A GROUP OF FILM ENTHUSIAST GATHERED to watch and share comments about the 80th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Considered the most watched show world wide, the 80th was the least watched. As the writers strike ended it was logical the billion dollar party, shown around the world, geared up to bring in the stars to see who would win the most coveted prize, the Oscar.

Most attending had seen all the films and had an opinion regarding, who, they thought would win in some categories, if not all.

We enjoyed watching the walk down the red carpet checking the fashions, male and female, watching stars and their mates, looking for unusual actions and listening to REGIS PHILBIN interviewing the next star to appear before his mike. There were a lot of attendees to fill the seats at the KODAK THEATRE. PHILBIN decided to take audiences inside the theatre to see the predominately white audience fill the 3,000 seats, the five balconies, multiple special boxes to house, vice-presidents of film companies. IT’S lots of fun watching the show, with people who know what’s going on. When most nominated in the major categories really excited those in seats next to them were European favorites. Locally (Continued on page 13)

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Television show “Girlfriends” cancelled, final episode status unknown

ENTERTAINMENT

By J. Coyden Palmer

It seems as if another Black television show has gotten the treatment of network executives after it was announced last month that the sitcom “Girlfriends” won’t be back.

But that isn’t what angers fans of the longest running Black show, it’s how the show was cancelled without there being a taping of a final episode leaving fans in limbo about what will happen to the characters.

“Once again Black people have been screwed over by the networks for a show that we’ve supported over the years,” said Beatrice Winthrop, who has been a fan of the series that features the lives of four middle-class Black women

prieve. Comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” joked during a recent appearance that he didn’t know “The Steve Harvey Show” was going off the air until he showed up on the set and saw the cake. In a serious moment he said: “They would have never treated a show like Friends in the same manner they did ‘Girlfriends’. See that’s the thing about it, when Black shows go off, they just go off. When big white shows go off, it’s always big announcements, billboards and everything - y’all remember when Friends went off: ‘NBC is proud to present, the final episode of Friends.”

The disrespect shown to the longtime viewers is what irks Rose Emerson of the West Side. She said

in the wind.

“You know I can understand if the ratings were dropping and they wanted to end the show at the end of the season, but I think that show has done enough on the American television landscape that it deserved better than what it was given,” Emerson said. “At this point we have no idea what is going to happen to the characters or their lives.”

As the show currently stands, Joan Clayton (Tracy Ellis-Ross) is awaiting her fiancé’s return from Iraq; Lynn Searcy (Persia White) is on the cusp of music stardom; William Dent (Reggie Hayes) is expecting a baby and Maya

Wilkes’ (Golden Brooks) writing career is taking off after she just suffered a miscarriage.

A statement released by the CW network attributes the prolonged writer’s strike as the sitcom’s demise. CW Representative, Paul Hewitt provided Neilson ratings, which shows “Girlfriends” ranking eleventh in their original series.

“To better focus its creative and financial resources, the CW will only resume production on shows that are in consideration for renewal next year,” read the statement.

While the show did not have a contract for next season, many believe that is just a ruse CW is using.

The show originated on UPN and was moved to CW last season. But the show was almost cancelled after contract negotiations between the principal actors broke down two years ago. Those negotiations caused Jill Marie Jones, who played arguably the most popular character, Toni Childs, to leave the show in pursue of other opportunities. Fans say the show has never been the same since she left, but believe it was still worthy of one last season or at least a grand finale.

Jones, who the Chicago Crusader interviewed shortly after her decision not to come back in 2006, said she felt the network was (Continued on page 17)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Premieres Gallery D’Estee 2008

The Chicago Alumnae Chapter hosts Chicago’s most illustrious artists

since its inception.

History has shown that Black shows often get yanked off the air with little concern to the viewership. Tom Joyner and others have done letter-writing campaigns in the past to get some shows a re-

she and her three sisters would watch the show every Monday and then call each other afterwards to discuss it. She said the decision by CW has left her and her sisters in a state of limbo. She said without closure it just leaves fans dangling

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE (Continued from page 12) we routed for RUBY DEE either money we spent at the box office. for her role in AMERICAN Today we see movies that support GANGSTER for her body of our greed, anger, and reinforce work in the industry. The films our need to be cared for or even nominated are dark, violent and loved. JON STEWART was a without offering any hope. NO great MC. Sharp, witty, on top of COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN related subjects, highly in tuned was the top contender receiving with his audience. Each category four different Oscars. It was pre- perked the audience up and made dicted the film would become a them aware of the contenders. classic. The COHEN Brothers The SHOW made us contemknown for their ability to turn a plate the notion of meeting again script and characters to be the next year. With the idea in mind to figure a way to make an impact best challenge of the season.

Years ago we went to the movies from Chicago to Hollywood you to be encouraged, to be uplifted, are encouraged to send us YOUR to find messages worthy of the ideas.

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The Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented the 6th annual art exhibition, Gallery D’Estee, on Friday, February 29th and will present again on Saturday, March 1st, from 2pm-8pm at D’Estee, Inc., 4525 S. King Drive in Chicago. Gallery D’Estee will offer a weekend of artistic expression, exposure and excitement as original works by some of Chicago’s most illustrious artists will be on display. Admission is free.

This year’s Gallery D’Estee honoree is the legendary artist, educator, author, civic leader and co-founder of DuSable Museum, Dr. Margaret Burroughs. The 2008 featured artist is the talented, Felicia Grant Preston. Other prominent artists include Samuel Akainyah, Andre Guichard, Floyd Atkins, Debra Hand, Joyce Owens and Alice Gatewood Waddell. These artists along with many others will present their lithographs, pastels, oils, sculptures and photographs at this impressive event.

Chicago Alumnae’s Arts and Letters Committee is spearheading this event. Co-chairs Pamela Hamb and Linda Murray have coordinated what they feel will be a phenomenal weekend of celebrated art and artists. Expectations for this year’s gallery are even higher than last year’s record- breaking year for attendance and sales. Gallery D’Estee continues to be the must attend showing of the year.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private non-profit organization founded in 1913. Its goals are directed toward the provision of services and programs that promote human welfare.

The membership exceeds

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200,000 predominately African American, college educated women in more than 1000 chapters, located in 44 states and several foreign countries.

The Chicago Alumnae Chapter boasts a membership of more than 800 professional women

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rendering public service under the sorority’s five point program thrust-- economic development; educational development; international awareness and involvement; political awareness and involvement and physical and mental health.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor

George Williams to play March 5 noontime organ recital George M. Williams, organist and director of music at Northfield Community Church in Northfield Illinois, will be presented in a noontime organ recital Wednesday March 5, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 Dunton Ave. in the northwest suburb.

The Lenten Recital program will include Prelude in D Minor (Johann Pachelbel); Partita: “As Jesus Hung upon the Cross” (Samuel Scheidt); J. S. Bach’s “Ich ruf ’ zu dir” (I Call to Thee); Variations on “Our Father in Heaven” (Felix Mendelssohn); and “Marche Religieuse” (Félix-Alexandre Guilmant). Mr. Williams’ wife, Chicago Crusader music critic Barbara Wright-Pryor, mezzo contralto, will sing two Lenten vocal solos,

“Bist du bei mir” (Gottfried Stölzel) and “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” (Edward Boatner).

George M. Williams, organist/pianist/conductor, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University (now Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University) where he won the coveted Oliver Ditson Scholarship Award in organ. He has been Director of Music and organist at the Northfield Community Church of Northfield, Illinois since 1967. In May, 2007 the church established an endowed organ scholarship (in perpetuity) in Mr. Williams’ name at the Music Institute of Chicago where he is a trustee.

Williams is a past dean of the

was a faculty member at Harold Washington College, one of the Chicago City Colleges, for thirtyfour years. In addition to being a well-known performer and conductor, Mr. Williams is sports columnist and classical music critic for the Chicago Crusader.

George M. Williams North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO and

Chicago Opera Theater plans Spring Gala March 8 Opera legend Carol Vaness is guest artist Chicago Opera Theater presents opera legend Carol Vaness at the 2008 Spring Gala Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 pm in the Grand Ball-

Carol Vaness room of The Ritz-Carlton Chicago. NBC5 News Anchor Art Norman will emcee and the gala chairperson is COT Board member Jon Omahen. Gladys L. Wolff will be honored for 30 years of service as a member of COT’s Board of Directors.

Guests are encouraged to dress in creative cocktail attire because

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Admission is free and open to the public. For more information or directions to the church, call First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights at 847-255-5900.

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Tallis Scholars return to U of C’s Rockefeller Chapel

Chicago Opera Theater’s reputation of presenting “Opera Less Ordinary” has inspired new twists on this traditional celebration. The evening will feature a cocktail reception and dinner, a raffle (with tickets available to the public), and live and silent auction prizes which include travel packages, luxury items for men and women and special access opportunities for dining, entertaining and more.

American soprano Carol Vaness will perform a selection of opera favorites to close the evening’s activities. Ms. Vaness has sung on the world’s most famous stages and at premier music festivals, collaborated with today’s foremost conductors in operatic and symphonic repertoires, appeared on numerous television broadcasts throughout North America and Europe, and compiled a distinguished catalog of recordings. She has become especially identifiable with the title role of Puccini’s Tosca, having performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 2004 opposite Pavarotti in the legendary tenor’s final operatic performance.

Art Norman of NBC5 is well

known for his Chicago community feature news reports in a segment called “Art Norman’s Chicago” and as host of a hi-tech news program, “Weekend Web”. Mr. Norman has received some of journalism’s top honors including a total of six Emmy awards and awards from the Associated Press and the National Association of Educators.

Mr. Norman hosts a number of community events each year and is a spokesman for the United Negro College Fund.

Chicago Opera Theater was founded in 1974 by Alan Stone.

During its 33-year history, it has carved a significant place for itself in the operatic life of Chicago and has reached an audience of hundreds of thousands through its main stage performances, outreach, education and young artist programs.

Individual Gala tickets are $375.

For further information, call 312704-8420 ext. 14 or email rjensen@chicago-operatheater.org.

For more information on the 2008 Spring Season, go to ChicagoOperaTheater.org or call 312704-8414.

José Antonio Abreu, founder of “El Sistema,” Venezuela’s National System of Children and Youth Orchestras, has won the $50,000 Glenn Gould Prize. Creator of the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra, Abreu has for nine years been mentor and teacher to its Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, the 27-year-old conducting sensation designated to succeed Esa-Pekka Salonen at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Gustavo Dudamel made his Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducting debut last season.

T H E G A R T H F A G A N D A N C E R S a r e a pp e a r i n g S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 1 f o r t w o s h o w s o n l y a t 11:00 am and 7:30 pm at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph. Artistic Director Garth Fagan is best known as choreographer for Walt Disney’s production of “Lion King.” Tickets range from $10 - $75 can be obtained at the Harris Theater Box Office or by calling 312-334-7777, or online at www.harristheaterchicago.org

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The Tallis Scholars will present a program of 16th- and 17th-century choral works from Spain and Portugal on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 pm. in the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Under the direction of Peter Phillips, the acclaimed a cappella vocal ensemble has already appeared several times on the University of Chicago Presents’ Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series and returns this season by popular demand.

Three distinct generations of Portuguese musical heritage form the basis of the Tallis Scholars’ performance, specifically from the strong tradition of performance and education at the Évora Cathedral built in the 13th century which served as a nexus in the development of Portuguese composers for nearly 150 years. For this performance, works by Manuel Mendes, Manuel Cardoso, Duarte Lobo and Diogo Diaz Melgás—all of whom played important roles in

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the musical life of the cathedral— will be featured. The concert will conclude with one of the great masterpieces of the Spanish Golden Age, Tomás Luis da Victoria’s 1605 Requiem.

Founded in 1973 by director Peter Phillips, the Grammy-nominated Tallis Scholars have established themselves as one of the world’s most-renowned exponents of Renaissance sacred music and perform nearly 70 concerts each year. In 1994 the group took part in the restoration celebration of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, broadcast simultaneously on Italian and Japanese television. In recent years they have performed in numerous worldwide locations, including a July 2007 Royal Albert Hall appearance attended by more than 5,000 people.

Tickets for this performance are $32 for general public or $5 for students with valid ID. Call 773702-8068, or go to 5720 S. Woodlawn Avenue on the University of Chicago campus.

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Faith Leaders Call for Living Wage on 40th Anniversary of Dr. King’s Work in Memphis Interfaith Gathering in Memphis, March 13, with National and Local Speakers MEMPHIS, TENN.- Forty years after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to Memphis to support striking sanitation workers making poverty wages, faith leaders from around the country will gather to demand a living wage for all workers. The interfaith service will be held at 7:00 pm at Memphis’ historic Centenary United Methodist Church, which organized support in 1968 for the Memphis sanitation workers. Centenary UMC’s former pastor, Rev. James Lawson, who worked with Dr. King, has been invited to be the keynote speaker.

Co-convened by the Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign and the Mid-South Interfaith Network for Economic Justice, the interfaith prayer service will feature speakers such as civil rights activist Joyce Miller, now Associate General Secretary for Justice and Human Rights at the American Friends Service Committee, and former sanitation striker and union organizer Taylor Rogers.

Other speakers will include current Centenary UMC pastor, Dr. Herbert Lester; Henry Perry, President of Teamsters Local 667; Adam Taylor, Director of Campaigns and Organizing at Sojourners, and Simon Greer, President & CEO of the Jewish Funds for Justice.

“Minimum wage earners have lost significant ground over the past 40 years,” said Rev. Jennifer Kottler, Executive Director of the Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign, a national faith, community and labor coalition committed to raising the minimum wage. “The minimum wage in 1968, when Memphis sanitation workers went on strike, was $9.70 in 2008 dollars. Dr. King would be shocked to see that today’s minimum wage is only $5.85. Rather than lifting people out of poverty, the low minimum wage keeps them in poverty.”

“Forty years after Martin Luther King traveled to Memphis to support striking workers, a trip that cost him his life, many still work for the city at poverty wages,” said Rev. Rebekah Jordan of the Mid-South Interfaith Network for Economic Justice. “We must remember that the city workers currently living in poverty are paid with taxpayer dollars.

Our faiths call on us to ensure that all workers enjoy the fruits of their labor by earning a living wage.”

The interfaith prayer service will kick off a 24-hour Fast for the Living Wage in Memphis.

Participants will be asked to contact their City Council members and urge them to cover workers and contracted employees at the Memphis public utility Memphis Light, Gas, and Water, under the living wage ordinance. Participants will also pray for workers who do not earn a living wage, and for the employers and elected officials who have the power to change poverty wages.

A number of sanitation workers who participated in the 1968 strike have been invited to attend the service, including Taylor Rogers, past president of the Memphis chapter of the sanitation workers’ union AFSCME. Memphis pastors who supported the sanitation strike have also been invited, including Rev. Frank McRae and Rev. Ezekiel Bell, as well as Mrs. Hattie Jackson, widow of African Methodist Episcopal Rev. Ralph Jackson.

Simon Greer, President & CEO of the Jewish Funds for Justice, said that it was incumbent on all faith groups to support fair wages

Susan L. Taylor to appear at Saint Sabina for African-American speaking series The communities of Auburn Park and Gresham will be honored when Susan L. Taylor joins The Faith Community of Saint Sabina in the Church sanctuary at 78th and Throop where Fr.

Michael Pfleger, is the pastor.

Ms. Taylor is the editorial director of Essence Magazine. She has been the driving force behind one of the most celebrated AfricanAmerica owned business success

stories of past three decades. She is also the writer of the month and highly read “In the Spirit” column. This series begins Friday, March 7 when the doors open at 7:00 P.M. Cost for the event is $15 and is sponsored by American Airlines, Ariel Capital Management, Jewel-Osco, Walgreen’s, and WVON. Additional information can be obtained by calling 773/4834300.

Rev. James Lawson for workers. “Our tradition tells us that every human being is made in the image of the divine.

We dishonor the dignity of human beings when we pay them poverty wages for their work.”

Faith groups represented at the interfaith service will include Baptist, United Methodist, Christian Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal, Episcopalian, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian (USA), Disciples of Christ, Reform Jewish, Conservative Jewish, Roman Catholic, Quaker and Unitarian.

Music will be provided by the Centenary Choir, as well as singer-songwriter Bryan Field McFarland, who will sing the song, “I Am a Man,” a song written to commemorate this event

bor and business organizations committed to raising the minimum wage. Let Justice Roll is organizing actively at the federal level and in selected states to raise the minimum wage. It conducts Living Wage Days events and an ongoing educational program to inform people of the severity of conditions facing low-wage working people and mobilize support for constructive change.

About the Mid-South Interfaith Network for Economic Justice:

The Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign is a fast-growing nonpartisan coalition of more than ninety faith, community, la-

The Mid-South Interfaith Network for Economic Justice is a coalition of members of the faith community who seek justice in the workplace. Their mission is to partner with people of faith in order to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for the hard-working people of the MidSouth, especially those who earn low wages.

Chicago where these auditions will take place: L.A. (3/29), Phoenix (4/5) , Miami (4/12), and Atlanta (4/19). Eligibility is simple, one must be between the ages of 18-40, be a soloist and sing a capella from an approved list which can be found on the website at wwwgospelmusicchannel.com.

You can register online for free or onsite registration is $25 on the day of auditions between 9:00 A.M.-11:00 AM. Doors will open at 9:00 A.M.

Everyone is required to register prior to auditioning, Each audition is private, contestants will have thirty seconds to sing a cappella from the approved list.

Contestants are allowed to leave after their audition but should return to the audition center at the end of the day to hear announcement of the semi-finalists.

The program will air every Sunday in June. Key sponsors include Royal Carribbean, Proctor and Gamble (Crest), and General Mills (Yoplait).

About Let Justice Roll:

Wanted: Gospel Music Soloists

Susan L. Taylor The Chicago Crusader

So you want to be in pictures, well here’s your chance. On Saturday, March 8 Gospel Dream’08 Gospel Music Channels annual talent search for a gifted gospel singer will be making their first stop in Chicago auditioning talent to showcase on the program. Televised auditions are being held in five cities across the nation. Contestants will sing a cappella before a panel of judges who will determine their ability to make an audience come alive.

There are five cities including

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HEALTH Colon Cancer Alliance and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center host Interactive Support Program at Northwestern — Initiative Aims to Educate Patients and Caregivers About Becoming an Active Partner in Their Treatment Program — Every four minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a diagnosis that can be overwhelming without appropriate information and support. People living with colorectal cancer now have the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with experts in the field and fellow patients through a free educational seminar series called “Conversations About Colorectal Cancer.” The program is hosted by Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA), the nation’s largest and oldest national nonprofit providing support and education for people affected by colorectal cancer in cooperation with the Lurie Cancer Center.

The most recent program was held in Chicago, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg Pavilion, 3rd Floor Conference Center at 251 E. Huron St. The interactive seminar is part of a series of free educational events throughout the country in 2008 funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen Oncology. The program allows patients in Chicago to have a dialogue with thought-leading physicians in the area of colorectal cancer on a range of topics, including updates on the latest treatment advances with targeted therapies. In addition, patients and caregivers have the opportunity to listen to and support one another in their collective battle against colorectal cancer.

“This program is an important way for those living with colorectal cancer to learn more about the nation’s second-leading cancer killer,” says Candace Henley, the Colon Cancer Alliance’s Voices of Chicago Chapter Coordinator.

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“By encouraging increased dialogue between patients, health care providers and caregivers, we hope to help patients learn how to successfully continue their daily activities and ultimately improve their quality of life.”

According to a Harris Interactive survey of more than 500 cancer patients and 300 oncologists, patients who held discussions with their physicians about cancer topics were more knowledgeable about their condition than those who did not hold discussions. In addition, patients who did not have discussions with their physician were less knowledgeable about the possibility of treatment delays, infection, impact of low red and white blood cells, and proper patient education.

To get more information on upcoming seminar dates and locations, patients and their loved ones may call 1-877-422-2030 or visit the Colon Cancer Alliance Web site at www.ccalliance.org and complete the online registration form.

About Colorectal Cancer Although more Americans have become aware of colorectal cancer in recent years, one person still dies of the disease every nine minutes. Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States. In fact, one in 18 people in the United States will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime, yet if caught early, it is one of the most curable cancers. The American Cancer Society estimated that 153,760 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2007; an estimated 52,180 also died from colorectal cancer. In Illinois, more than 60,200 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and more than 24,800 will die each year, according to the American Cancer Society (2004).

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The Colon Cancer Alliance The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is a national patient advocacy organization, with chapters located across the country, and the official patient support partner of Katie Couric’s National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA). CCA is dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer. The Colon Cancer Alliance brings the voice of survivors to battle colon cancer through patient support, education, research and advocacy. CCA invites any and all organizations, government agencies, members of the medical community and individuals impacted by this disease to add their voices by joining CCA in their determination to eradicate colorectal cancer. The Colon Cancer Alliance’s toll-free helpline is 1-877-4222030, or visit the Web site at www.ccalliance.org.

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is dedicated to the process of discovery, advancing medical knowledge, and providing compassionate, state-ofthe-art cancer care. Outstanding basic, translational, and clinical research complements a full range of prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care programs for all types of cancer. Primary and tertiary programs on the main medical center campus treat more than 5,000 new cancer cases annually. Additionally, the Center maintains affiliations with five teaching hospitals located throughout the metropolitan Chicago area. Across this system, more than 2,000 patients are annually accrued to approximately

CANDANCE HENLEY, 40, mother of five daughters and a 2year survivor of Stage IIB Colon Cancer is here with one of her d a ug h t e r s . H e n l e y , f o r m e r l y a C T A b u s d r i v e r , l e a r n e d s h e was d eali ng with colon cancer after passing out at work and landing in a hospital emergency where she was diagnosed with the disorder.

180 clinical trials conducted by tion, visit www.cancer.norththe Center. For more informa- western.edu.

Community Health Charities invites non-profits to branding workshop Futures are created in “we” customers relationships, brand master to speak Community Health Charities Illinois (CHCI) and Jenner & Block LLP will co-sponsor a branding workshop for Chicago charity professionals and volunteer leadership interested in creating “We” relationships that turn donors into partners. Steve Yastrow, Yastrow Marketing and author of Brand Harmony and We: The Ideal Customer Relationship, will be the guest speaker at the March 20 workshop.

The session will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m; followed by the presentation and a question and answer period. Space is limited and reservations are required to attend the workshop, which will be held at Jenner & Block LLP, 330 North Wabash Ave, Chicago. Board and staff members of health charities, notfor-profits, especially executive directors, development and fundraising personnel, event managers, and volunteer coordinators are invited to attend Yastrow will demonstrate how organizations can create new futures by building strong “We” customer relationships. Formerly the vice-president of resort marketing for Hyatt Hotels, Yastrow will draw on his experience and observation that “marketing doesn’t happen just in the marketing department; rather customers are paying attention to all interactions

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with a company.”

The program is sponsored for its member agencies and corporate campaign coordinators by CHCI, but open to other interested parties on a space-available basis. For more information about the workshop or Community Health Charities Illinois, call 312.360.0382 or email info@healthcharities.org.

About Community Health Charities Illinois Based in Chicago, Community Health Charities of Illinois is the state’s only workplace giving federation exclusively devoted to healthrelated causes and the largest federation of health organizations dedicated to workplace giving. By designating a “health charity of choice” employees have an opportunity to touch the lives of people they know and love, and at the same time help someone they have never met by having a charitable donation automatically deducted from their paycheck. CHCI works within the community to create strategic alliances and local workplace-giving campaigns. Employee donations are used to support member charities and provide research, education, patient services and outreach in Illinois. For more information about CHCI and its member charities, go to www.healthcharitiesillinois.org or call (312) 360-0382.

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WVON President mentors students from Austin, Bronzeville & Humboldt Park communities COMMUNITY NEWS

Volunteers, community leaders teach career skills during Exelon’s Stay in School Mentoring Workshops

Chicago radio executive Melody Spann-Cooper spoke with students from Austin, Bronzeville and Humboldt Park on Satur-

day, February 23, during Exelon’s seven-month long Stay in School Mentoring Workshops program.

Spann-Cooper, president

focusing on their education,” said Solomon.

Approximately 55 students, Exelon employees and community agency

MELODY SPANN-COOPER, president and general manager of WVON-AM r a d i o s t a t i o n s p e a k s t o 5 5 s t ud e n t s f r o m A u s t i n , B r o n z e v i l l e a n d H u m b o l t P a r k r e c e n t l y . S p a n n - C o o p e r w a s pa r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e E x e l o n ’ s “ S t a y i n School” Mentoring Workshops program.

THE CHATTERBOX (Con’t. from page 7) media, has not offered an apology. Instead he’s taken Jesse’s place on CNN, often times spouting his unchecked opinion on anything and everything without being challenged.

Since WVON is feeling the pinch to pay Clear Channel all that money, we hear folk are running around biting their fingernails on 87th Street, where WVON is now located. Ima could say a whole lot about this one, but she gonna just suck on this neck bone and be quiet.

- Ima IS HE ALL THERE?

Folks are wondering about the status of Farrakhan Junior after seeing him at Savior’s Day. We know at least one son is having problems with crack, but the verdict is still out on this one. Some say something just ain’t right.

He must be pushing 55— maybe he just ain’t taking his Geritol correctly.

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and general manager of WVON-AM, Chicago’s only African Americanowned and operated radio station, talked about the fundamentals of networking and its importance in advancing and developing career opportunities.

“I want to thank the volunteers from Exelon and the partnering agencies for inviting me and taking the time to mentor these students as they start to think about their careers and their contributions to our community,” said SpannCooper. “Make no mistake about it: it starts and ends with education.

What you accomplish today will set you on a path for the rest of your life.”

Steve Solomon, director of corporate relations for Exelon, welcomed and applauded Spann-Cooper for sharing her professional experiences and for taking the time to speak with the students about her belief in and commitment to education.

“Accomplished and visible leaders like Melody provide students real-life examples of hometown role models who have achieved great success by

professionals participated in the fourth session of the Exelon Stay in School Mentoring Workshops program, designed to builbusiness basics in networking, presentation and interviewing skills for the participating students. The program is a partnership between Exelon, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, and three community partners: B.U.I.L.D., Inc., Centers for New Horizons and Youth Guidance. At the completion of the program, five students will be selected for paid summer internships at Exelon, United Way, and the three community partners The workshop featured team-building exercises to highlight the importance of diversity in the workplace. A drawing also was held for tickets to local sporting and cultural events. During the program, Exelon supplies professional portfolios with notebooks and project planners to students so they can keep track of their progress and assignments.

The students all are current participants in Ex-

elon-sponsored “Stay in School” programs at Frederick Douglass Academy (Au-stin), Wendell Phillips Academy (Bronzeville), Ames Elementary (Humboldt Park), Burr Elementary (Humboldt Park), Chopin Elementary (Humboldt Park/Garfield Park), Clemente High School (Humboldt Park), Jose De Diego Community Academy (Humboldt Park), Kelvyn Park (Humboldt Park), North-Grand High School (Humboldt Park/Hermosa), Orr Campus (Humboldt Park/Garfield Park) and Wells Community Academy (Humboldt Park/West Town).

on a successful track at their schools through tutoring and mentoring activities provided in their communities. Both programs underscore a focus on innovation in education.

Stay in School Mentoring Workshops are an Exelon employee volunteer program designed to support Exelon’s Stay in School Initiative. Students from at-risk communities who are participating in the Stay in School Initiative are given life lessons on how to stay

Exelon Corporation is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities with approximately $19 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry’s largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest

Exelon received the prestigious Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership for its Stay in School Initiative during a December 2007 ceremony at the White House. It is the only Presidential Award recognizing companies for outstanding achievement in employee and community relations.

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“low-balling” her and the other actors. She also said the network didn’t seem committed to renewing the show for a long-term deal.

Not feeling comfortable with the show, she chose not to return and has since appeared in two feature films and on television commercials.

“Girlfriends” is the second-highest rated series with a predominantly Black cast, behind “The Game.”

The only such show to produce more episodes was “The Cosby Show.” The show’s creator Mara Brock Akil released a statement in which she thanked all of the shows fans over the years.

She especially thanked African American women like herself who tuned in every week to see images of themselves portrayed in a realistic yet positive way.

“Although it’s always difficult to say goodbye, I choose to focus my energy on the history that ‘Girlfriends’ has

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made, the human stories that we told, the beautifully complex images that we projected and the blessings 172 episodes bestowed on us, both personally and professionally,” Akil, said in her statement. “I am immensely thankful to the amazingly talented cast, writers, directors, staff and crew for their endless dedication and hard work for eight seasons, to the network that always wanted us and the studio that always supported us,” Akil said in her statement.

“But mostly to the audience, especially African-American women, who took the time to tune into us every Monday night at nine to have a dialogue with us and who have been our partner in this journey.”

Akil said there is a possibility of a final one-hour retrospective show being put together. But that won’t satisfy fans like Emerson.

“They can keep that mess,” she said.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AVELO MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.AILEEN BAKER, et al Defendants 07 CH 20608 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 26, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6018 S PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-407-028-0000 The real estate is improved with a brick 3 story house with no garage.

The judgment amount was $268,689.57.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0709840.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I80202

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RANDOLPH M. COLEMAN, et al Defendants 07 CH 958 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 1, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7316 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-221-030-0000 The real estate is improved with a 2 story beige brick 2 unit apartment with unattached garage..

The judgment amount was $157,257.93.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0616418.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0616418 Attorney Code. 91220 I81194 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TARRELL WINSTON, et al Defendants 07 CH 21821 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 31, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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Commonly known as 7624 S. UNION AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-308-022 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $288,474.91.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department..

Please refer to file number 14-07-F184.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-07-F184 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I81022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-HE6 Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY W. ELLIOT, JR. A/K/A GREGORY ELLIOT, JR., et al Defendants 07 CH 20604 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 1, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6930 SOUTH KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-319-032 The real estate is improved with a red brick single family 2 story home with no garage.

The judgment amount was $243,956.82.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0711567.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0711567 Attorney Code. 91220 I80805

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-SC1 Plaintiff, -v.SARAH J. RICHARD, et al Defendants 07 CH 18009 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 31, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7427 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-227-011 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $39,631.24.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN , 105 W. ADAMS ST. SUITE 3000, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 . Please refer to file number 07-375.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST. SUITE 3000 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 Attorney File No.: 07-375 Attorney Code. 38245 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I80650 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERSSTRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST SAIL 2006-4 Plaintiff, -v.DONNA J. GARLINGTON A/K/A DONNA GARLINGTON, et al Defendant 07 CH 17103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 9, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 26, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6804 SOUTH MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-408-022-0000 The real estate is improved with a brick 2 story house with no garage.

The judgment amount was $177,810.43.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation

of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0708497.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I79897 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-WM1 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff V. LISA EDDINS; ROBERT EDDINS, JR.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 07 CH 10281 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-2917D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 28, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 25, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: C/K/A 7625 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620. TAX ID# 20-28310-007 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $217,426.34.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I79782 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES AEG 2006-HE1 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES AEG 2006-HE1, Plaintiff V. OREOLUWATOMI AGBAJE A/K/A OREOLUWTOMI AGBAJE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION; UNKNOWN AND NON-RECORD OWNERS CLAIMANTS, Defendants 07 CH 1664 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-1380D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 30, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 25, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: C/K/A 6045 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. TAX ID# 20-15402-012 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $236,206.05.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assess-

ments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I79724 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE6, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6 Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY OUSLEY, et al Defendant 07 CH 19558 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 24, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 62 W. 73RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-214-029 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $228,573.10.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-D544.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I79455 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,-v.WILLIAM LAMB JR. A/K/A WILLIAM LAMB, et al Defendant 07 CH 21851 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 25, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7558 S. HARVARD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-400-026 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $300,066.32.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is

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due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-F234.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I79444 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-WL3 Plaintiff,-v.JANESE MULL, et al Defendants 07 CH 20626 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 317 W. GARFIELD BLVD., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-201-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $143,883.53.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-E398.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Tiger wins World Golf Championship event SPORTS

By George M. Williams

Not even the most unpredictable tournament in golf could keep Tiger Woods from an inevitable victory. There seems to be no stopping him. The world’s No. 1 player has built a career on these events alone. In beating Stewart Cink Woods earned $1.35 million this past Sunday, giving him in excess of $19.8 million in these elite events. That’s roughly 25 percent of Woods’ career PGA Tour earnings, and more than PGA golfer Tom Lehman has earned in more than 430 tour starts.

Woods has won 15 times in World Golf Championship events, holding all three available golf championships for the first time.

The World Golf Championships are a group of three annual events for male professional golfers created by the International Federation of PGA Tours. These events are the Accenture Match play Championship, Bridgestone Invitational and CA Championships. They are

official money events on the American (PGA), European and Japanese Tours. Tiger has as many WGC victories as Fred Couples has regular victories in his entire PGA Tour career. “It says about the same thing that just about any other stat you can pull up of him says,” Cink said. “It says he’s the best that’s ever played.”

Tiger’s 63rd victory moved him past Arnold Palmer into fourth place alone on the PGA Tour’s career list. His next victory will tie him with Ben Hogan. Golf is not a fair fight at the moment. “I think maybe we ought to slice him open to see what’s inside,” Cink said, “Maybe nuts and bolts.” Cink was only the latest victim in a winning streak that dates to Sept. 3, 2007, a date worth remembering. Woods won the BMW Championship the following week at 262, breaking the tournament scoring record by five shots. He won the Tour Championship by a record eight shots, and the Buick Invitational by the same margin, another tour-

nament record.

This is the third time Woods has won at least four straight PGA Tour events. He also won by coming back from a four-shot deficit in Dubai three weeks ago on the European tour. “I think this is the best stretch I’ve ever played,” Woods said. He has won six of his last seven PGA Tour events, 16 of his last 30 over the last two years.

The confidence in his game is so high that Woods started this season by saying the Grand Slam was “easily within reason.” For now, he has a Triple Crown of the World Golf Championships, a sweep that included an eight-shot victory in the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone and a two-shot victory in the CA Championship at Doral.

Woods’ tour winning streak was at seven last year when Nick O’Hern beat him in the third round of the Match Play. Given the fickle nature of this format, even Woods said it was the toughest tournament to win this side of a major.

Turns out the hardest part was

Tiger Woods just getting to the final match.

Woods rallied from three down with five holes to play in the opening round against J.B. Holmes by winning four straight holes with three birdies and a 35-foot eagle.

He twice watched Aaron Baddeley putt from inside 12 feet to win a third-round match, beating the Australian in 20 holes. And he was stretched to 18 holes in the semifi-

nals against defending champion Henrik Stenson.

“I played 117 holes this week,” Woods said. “I could have easily played 16 and then been home.

That’s the fickleness of match play.”

But the final was no contest. He built a 4-up lead after the morning round of 66, and Stewart Cink never got any closer. Go Tiger!!

Ribbon Cut for YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center

ALDERMAN WILLIE CHOCHRAN, Loretta Abrams, Renetta McCann, JoAnn Lilek, Cheryl Francis, Zed Francis and Laura Thrall cut the ribbon to the YWCA’s Parks Francis Center. Located at 6600 South Cottage Grove. In a community with limited resources, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago opened its doors to the first new Model YWCA Center in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing community. Women earning between $10,000 and $30,000 will have the opportunity to work with an experienced YWCA empowerment coach to build their own economic path for success. Economic empowerment services include: empowerment coaching, computer technology training, financial counseling and education, and TechGYRLS.

PENNY SANCHEZ, YWCA Board Vice President and Renetta McCann, YWCA Campaign Chai r enjoy the new YWCA M e t r o p o l i t a n C h i c a g o L a u r a P a r k s a n d Mi l d r e d F r a n c i s Center.

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LORETTA ABRAMS, Senior Vice Presi dent, Community Development a nd Consum er Ad vocacy H SBC; Rene tta McCann, CEO , Starcom Med iVest Group; Chery l Francis, CEO Corporate Leadership Center; and JoAnn Lilek, YWCA Board President.

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