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DArc a THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER PAbt* SATUtDAT, JANUARY 21, 1971
Chatting with the F.A.C. •Y BESSIE JAMB
Rain, wind and snow has buffeted us about during the past week, causing cancellations of many meetings and programs. Schools were closed and mail was hampered, but the bravest of those at heart carried on. • • • During this lull in business many have started making plans with the F.A.C. Travelers Committee for the upcoming summer. First, the Passion Play in Bloomington, Illinois, scheduled April 8, is filling fast with the added group from Greencastle going along as in a previous year. Make your reservation now before it is too late. Then comes the Caribbean Cruise for a week beginning June 24th. This activity is causing much excitement with all of the F.A.C. Travelers and their friends, and then comes the third tour for the summer, an Orient Escapade for 17 days visiting the most outstanding places in the Far East. Call the F.A.C. at 926-6303 or 926-8876 for reservations or information. • • • F.A.C. Black History Week will be observed this year with that of Mayor Hudnut’s Committee during the month of February. We are asking full cooperation and attendance of all members to the many activities that are planned for the month. • • • Thanks to all of our members who are now sending in their yearly membership dues, even though they were missed by some of the membership cam-
paign workers. Each day now brings in a numbr of renewal memberships, and we are encouraged by your fine response. If you were overlooked by some of the workers, you are always welcome to bring or send it to the office at 2309 N. Capitol. • • Congrarultions to the Health and Welfare Committee of which Mrs. Geneva Pope is chairperson for their financial eial effort in raising funds to carry out their program to help the sick and needy. • • • Happy Birtlhday to the following attendance members: (If we had know you were coming we would have baked you a cake, such will be the case of all those registeres in our birthday bode as born in January or February and attend our regular meeting on Monday, February 13th, at 7:00 P.M. Be prepared to stay to the close of the meeting and receive your greetings). Jan. 29, Mamie Halley, /302 N. Park. Jan. 30th, Josephine Chenault, 2535 N. Capitol, Apt 337. Feb. 1st., Chris Van, 2933 Boulevard PI. • • • Some have much, and some have more. Some are rich, and some are poor. Some have little, and some have less Some have not a cent to bless Their empty pockets, yet possess True riches in true happiness.
provide true and unstereotyped feelings for further understanding the views and attitudes tha’ black women today hold towaru sexual practices and pleasures.
MEETING OF THE MINDS: Grand Master D. C. Landers recently called a District meeting which was well attended by masters and Grand Lodge officers from throughout
Essence conducting poll on sex of black females
is black female sexuality different that white? Are black women sexually conservative or promiscuous? What are black female attitudes towards
abortion, contraception, homo- . ^ n a sexuality, etc.? All questions InOV IH
that have no answer. Yes, / Tu^. J rt Black History every case, they have concen- I
trated solely on the white ODSerVCWCe «om>nd and' have either under bdimipoU, Section of Hnnpied or excluded the BUck the N>tioM| of Negro
In the February i»ue of Women vill present Dr. Robert fly fa s p 0ns0r j nq ESSENCE, the magazine de- J - Cummings, director of Afn- ^ ^ signed especially for the black can Research and Studies at tr'lDS woman, a survey on black Howard University, on Sun- 1 ^ v
female sexuality appears. day, February 26. The program The survey was developed by will be held in Room 162 of Audrey E. Greene, president of Jordan Hall, Butler University,
Decision Research, Inc. a na- at 4 p.m.
tional polling organization, in
association with Dr. Richard Dt - Cummings has made and wife Joanne Tyson, found- numerous trips to Africa in ers of the Institute for marriage recent years and is an authority Enrichment and Sexual Stud- on the economic, political and ies. and co authors of Your social developments in the
emeT & n 8 African nations. The survey was designed to
the District’s. During the meeting reports were heard and other Grand Lodge business was discussed. [Photo by J. Ellis].
Wego Travel
Wego Travel Club is sponsoring trips for students during IPS spring break. Those wishing to participate may take their choice of two trip: Walt Disney World, Orland, Florida, or a Cherry Blossom-1 ime Trip to the Nation’s Capitol. Both bus trips are scheduled for
April 2-7.
explore black women’s feelings
The program is a part of the
about sexuality. Essence felt Section s annual important to readers in expand- theme of this year's program is ing areas of personal self-a- “African Roots and the Ameriwareness and growth. It is can Heritage-New Directions hoped that the response will For The 21st Century."
Wego Travel Club operates in the interest of today’s black youth. Mrs. Mary Thompkins
is the club director.
For more information concerning the two trips, persons may call 253-6745 and ask for Mrs. Tompkins.
Soul food cook-off at Pearl's
Titan Jams, Incorporated, a jazz organization, promoters of jazz greats such as Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, and Woody Shaw in concerts, will commemorae the occasion by sponsoring a “soul food cookoff." The cook-off will be held, Saturday, February 11, at Pearl’s Ballroom, 118 McLean Place, 2 p.m. Persons will come together to engage their skills in cooking.
Those who think they are good cooks, can now prove it by entering a speciality in meat casserole, bread, vegetables, cake or pies—and if you really think you’re good, maybe all five food categories! A registration fee is included for entry of each food category and participants can enter as many categories as he or she chooses. A donation fee for spectators at the door will be welcome.
Mrs. Cora Adams to be cited in reception on 95th birthday
MRS. CORA L. ADAMS A reception scheduled for Sunday, January 29, wfll be held in honor of Mrs. Core L. Adams, who wfi observe Aw 96th birtSday. lie reception is schednled 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at toe nome oi ner youngest daughter, Mrs. Leona Cook at 5913 Woodside Drive.
Mrs. Adams is also the mother of Mrs. Emma Mae DUhcan of Gallatin, Tenn. Her grandchildren are Robert L. Fitts of Detroit, Mrs. Dorothy L. Hall also of Detroit and Mrs. Pearl L. Porter and Tony of Indianapolis. The great-grandchildren of Mrs. Adams are: Timothy E. Cook, Ronald J. Hudson, Michael A. Hudson, and Bernard J. Hudson, all erf Indianapolis. Mrs. Adams alec has two great-great-grand-children who are Ronald J. Hudson Jr. and Tyrone J. Hudson of Ineiianapolis. She also has two sisters and many neiees, nephews, and cousins.
Household workers were brought under coverage erf the Fair Labor Standards Act for the first time on May 1, 1974. The Act is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administratioc, U.S. Department of
Deadline for the soul food cook-off registration will be February 8. The event is promised to be one of the most festive and gala attractions during the month of February. Purpose of the event is to stimulate public awareness, public participation, and an appreciation through recognition that the “soul way” of preparing food is part of the black heritage. Proceeds will go toward continuing the effort as an annual event during Black History Month. For more information write Linda Johnson at 1100 W. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, 46208, or call 923-3674, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trimnastics offered at Riverside A Trimnastics Class is being offered at Riverside Community Center, 2420 Riverside E. Dr., starting Tuesday, January 31. Gasses will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The class is free. For further information contact Sarah Hawkins after 6 p.m. at Riverside Community Center. A Men’s “C" Basketball League is being formed at Riverside Community Center. Registration is by team only-10 players per team. League play starts February 11. The first 18 teams will be accepted. For further information contact Raymond Akers at Riverside Community Center after 5 p.j These programs are sored by the Indianapolis partment of Parks and tion. Riverside Commuhity Center Phone, 925-1411.
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Miss Bernice Sumlin, presents check to Dr. James Cheek for sorority s archives to be housed at research
center on Howard University campus. Also pictured is Mrs. Anne Mitchem Davis, executive director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. (See story]
Sorority celebrates 70th anniversary
WASHINGTONAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., founded in 1908, celebrated its 70th anniversary last weekend with dedication ceremonies at Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University, of the National Archives of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the stained glass window commemorating the 16 founders. Miss Norma Boyd and Miss Lavinia Norman the two living founders were present. The window, designed by Alpha Kappa Alpha member Lois Jones Pierre-Noel, pro fessor emeritus of Design and Watercolor Painting, College of Fine Arts, Howard University, was executed by Douglas Phillips, Cleveland, Ohio. Returning to the site of their birth, Howard University, over 600 members and guests witnessed Miss Bernice I. Sumlin, national president of the sorority, present a $50,000 check to Dr. James Cheek, Howard University president, for the archives to be housed at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center to preserve into 1 erpetuity the records and documents of the 70,000-member. One of the highlights of the Founders’ Weekend Celebra tion was a luncheon saluting
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Alpha Kappa Alpha women in government. Honored for their service to mankind and participation in governmental affairs were: Yvonne B. Burke, member, United States House of Rpresentatives; Cardiss Collins member, United State House of Representatives; the Honorable Julia Cooper Mack, Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals; Coretta Scott King, United States delegate to the United Nations; Martha Mitchell, special assistant to the President of the United States; Azie Taylor Morton, Treasurer of the'United States; Ersa Poston, member. United
States Civil Service Commission; and Benetta Washington, special assistant to Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor. District of Columbia Mayor Walter Washington, who welcomed the sorority, entertained the honorees, members of the sorority and guests in the Pearl Mesta Suite of the Sheraton Park Hotel. Miller Brewing Company also hosted a reception on Friday evening.
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