Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 December 1981 — Page 2
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Black performers hurt by restricted careers
cw do little. U remains for whites to have enoogfateoneeni to foree the government into more constructive attitudes toward the nattoo’s poor minor' hies. Send pour quetHom to Drt. Pouuamt and Comer m earn of tkit newspaper. The volume of mail received prohibits perionalrepket, but queetfone and comments of general interest wa be discussed m future
.Copyright. 1981. United Feature Syndicate, Inc. (AMu F. Peusmtot and James P. Comer are psychfe* triato and anthers el the heoh, “Mack ChSd Cere." Dr. Pens-
KKK's impoct on Indiana examined in braodcast
Medical ScheeL Dr. Comer is el chBd psychiatry
affairs at Yale University
Kwanza celebration Dec. 26fh
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and what de they plan teds to help eat their Tee eften I get the hapressisa, from what 1 can observe, that the Mock dam is stfl
patting oa airs. I knew that is bat 1 de see aumy of them prcsttapled with
ready true or jaot port of the act. - C.6., Hsostsu, Texas. Dear C.G.: What Lena Horne reported during her show was baaacaUy accurate. Despite her enormous talents, Ms. Horne was denied many show business and movie opportunities solely becauae she was Mack. The movie-going audience was uaaeeepting of Macks in rotes other than as maids, butlers, or handymen. White movie producers were afraid to promote Mack talent. In fact, Lena Horne reported that movie producers suggested she wear light EgyptauT make-up and cast herself as a Latino. Ms. Hone, for instance, wanted the part of Pinky in a movie of the same name, h was about a young Mack woman who looked white. She did not get the part. Inatead. it was given to s white
The few memorable rales Lena Horae had in the movies were in aB-Meck films, moat notably “Stormy Weather.” Ms. Horae was and is extremely popular among Macks. Now at the age of 64, the is at last her great talent. Her story is an example of the tragedy of non
It the Mack there to help the Mack poar that the inner dtke are going te head towards disaster 1 B Chicago, OL Dear J.B.: We appreciate your interest and concern tor the black poor. You are absolutely right about the profound hardships which the Mack community is experiencing. The foundering economy and government cutbacks are making the poor poorer and also throwing into the ranks of the unemployed many marginally middle-class blacks. Many government social programs were administered by professional Macks who often could not find employment in the private sector. For instance, social workers and school teachers are now in small demand and have to take lesser jobs to have any income. Therefore, the Mack middledass is also hurting and may not be as secure as you suggest. Furthermore, it is not within the power or means for the Meek middle dass to affect the direction of the economy or supply jobs for Macks. The economy of our country is controlled by whites and the few faff businesses do run can meet only a tiny percentage of the need. dass can extend themselves m voluntary efforts sad give finaariafiy to programs in the inner dty. Move of sock giving should be done, bat again, it wiH only meet a small amount of the need. flarks are part of America, i racial dmcriaonation the economy re
WTHR Channel 13 will present a special one-hour documentary titled “TV-13 NEWS SPECIAL: KLAN" on Wednesday. December 30 at 9:00 p.m. The locally produced program focuses on the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan and its impact on the state of Indiana. The program is set against the back drop of the issue at its
national level.
The documentary was written and produced by Channel IdTs Tom Cochrun and will be reported by anchormen Barry Judge and Cameron Harper. The investigative unit began its extensive research early last summer. They have traveled to Connecticut for an examination of how the Klan is recruiting in New England. They have spent time with educational associations and in classrooms to study how schools are reacting to the new wave of youth recruiting. The unit attended Klan rallys and cross burnings and have interviewed victims of Klan harrassment and violence. The special documentary contains startling video of actual Klan events and situa-
Testimonies will not change desision in Circle shooting Testimony from twelve ca u>d to me there was no witnesses Dec. 21st, before a testimony that would substanfirearms review board will ’not tially change their previous change’, an earlier decision that recommendation in any form.” an Indianapolis policeman McAtee. •acted in self-defense’ in the Last Wednesday the pol*«* November 20th shooting death merit board ordered the fireof motorist James Grimes on arms review board to reopen its Monument Circle, according to investigation, citing the need to IPD Police Chief Joseph hear additional witnesses. McAtee. The board’s report, which “( apt. Dennis H. Hawkins, contains the recommendation review board chairman, indi on whether the shooting was
tions including Klanstnen. The viewers will look at the KKK’s paramilitary training camps and their youth corps camps. - Interviews conducted while researching the issue include national and state leaders of the KKK and families where children are raised with the Klan
doctrine.
State and city leaders express how well they feel Indiana is prepared to deal with the resurgence. In a trip to Washington, the documentary unit spoke with federal officials and conducted in depth interviews with Julian Bond of Klanwatch, Benjamin Hooks of the NAACP and Jesse Jackson of Operation PUSH, .The special will trace how the Ku Klux Klan once controlled the state of Indiana and it will document their plans to regain that kind of influence. The documentary is a volatile and sensitive issue, but one that is very important to white, black, red. yellow and brown
citizens alike.
For more information contact: Kim Harbin, 839-2311.
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Wishes Everyone
TAUBAH SAUDE, organizer of this years Kwanza celebration, stadias qnaedy symbols wed in the ceremony. During the month of Decern- noise, give thanks and enjoy her, holidays such as Christ- the Messing of living, and mas, celebrating the birth of acting together for the comChrist Hanukkah, Jews com- munity, everyone brought memorate the rededication of what they grew or made to the Temple of Jerusalem and contribute tc the Karamu Kwanza, an African celebration (feast) that took place in the of the harvest of the first crops, celebration. Songs were sung, are observed. dances danced, food was eaten The celebration of Kwanza and drinks were drank, begins on December 26 throt^h There are special symbols the 31st. This year in Indi- used in the Kwanza jubilee. anapoKs. it wifl be held at the The mkeka is a straw mat on Student Union Building at 1300 which all other items are West Michigan from 6:30 to placed. It symbolizes tradi9:30 p.m. * ttonally the foundation on The Kwaaza ceremony was which all else rests. modified for we by the African The kinara is a candle bolder community in the West by which holds seven candles and Maulana Karenga. Kwanza is a represents the original stalk word meaning “First" or in from which the African people their case it signifies the first sprang, faints, celebration of harvesting The msbumaa are the seven the first crops or first fruits, is candles which represent the traditional in Africa. At this seven principles (Nguzo Saba) time of year, the African people of Kwanza on which the first came together to make joyful born set up the society. They
are Umoja (unity). KujirhaguHa (self determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility). Ujamma (co-operative economics), Nia (purpose), Kumba (creativity), and Imam
(faith).
Each day of Kwanza, represents one of the Nguzo Saba (seven principles). The first day beginning with Umoja (unity) / and ending the observance with Imam (faith). This year the was organized by Tabfibeb an officer of the Black Stadent Union. Tahbfaab stated last year over 30 people attended nightly. “Kwanza is aftraded by people of amay faiths Mwfim. Prostestant. Cathefie, is not refigiow. bnt cnltnral and
positive. pro-Mack and anti absolutely nothing," TaUbah says in her quiet, gentle way. On each day of the celebration. workshops (divided among age groups), drinking from the unity cup and assorted entertainment are held. Rep. Bill Crawford will conduct the workshop for adults on Umaja, Saturday, December 28. Entertainment will include music by the Caribbean Vibes and Drums of Africa, a cultural dance performed by Sandra Goins, poetry readings by Pat Strobe and Nikki Yakini and a film by Mwangi Mdowna. All speakers, workshop teachers, and the entertainers donate their time. For further information contact the Black Student Union at 264-2279. Kwanza ends December 31 with Karamu. dance and feast, at 314$ North Delaware, beginning at HH30 p.m. There is no charge and everyone is invited.
justified, will be given to McAtee December 23rd. A total of 12 people were called upon to give their account of what had happened, four of the witnesses had not testified at the first hearing. However, statements from three of the four witnesses had been entered into the record at the first hearing. The police merit board will either approve or reject the firearm’s review board recommendation, at its next meeting January 20th. Motorist James Grimes. 25, 5757 West 44th Street, was killed in a dispute about double parking by Patrolman Dennis
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