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by the Nation of Islam under his father’s leadership. As a young man W. Deen (Wallace) served as a minister in the Nation of Islam. It was then that he began to see “our people as a new people.” Giving credit to other pre Nation of Islam leaders such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W. E. B. DuBois, Imam Mohammed noted that they too had worked with the mind and the needs of African Americans. However it was the obedience of Elijah Muhammad to the teachings of Fard that prepared Elijah to teach “us to think independent of white authority.” It was, as the son of Elijah Muhammad, some 40 years ago that Imam Mohammed noted th^t he sensed that a new people were being born on this Earth. I noted, as Imam Mohammed

did, that the change of the spelling of “Savior’s Day” to “Saviors’ Day” is significant. That indicates that each of us must partake in the democratic responsibility of community life. Our need to continue freeing our soul, being free in our soul, is pertinent to the life of this new creation. All must be accountable to G-d, the prophets, and all of humanity. Imam Mohammed did not name his talk “Our New Creation.” I chose that name myself for this column Al-Islam in America. If I can be of further assistance with this concern please feel free to contact me again. Please forward all questions and comments to Al-Islam in America. C/O Imam Mikal Saahir, Nur-Allah Islamic Center, 2040 E. 46th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205. Or e-mail: [email protected]

Miracle Tent Revival All are welcome to attend the Miracle Tent Revival beginning Friday, Sept 1 through Sept. 9.Hear musk and preaching daily at noon and 7 pm services, under the tent at Sherman and Raymond For more information call, (317)6374547 or (317) 247-0416. Woman to Woman Conference The 15th Annual Woman toWoman Conference will be Sept 16 from 7:45 am. to 4:30 pm at Crossroads Bible College, 201 N. Shortridge Road. Women desiringencouragement in the areas of marriage, raising a family, time management, handling life’shurts and effective prayer time will want to attend. A workshop designed especially for teens is also offered. Cost for the conference is $35 for adults and $ 15 for teens. A continental breakfast, lunch, workshops, materials, and all sessions are included. For more information call (317) 253-5606.

All Kids Need School Choice by Prof. Howard Fuller

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% / hen Americans cast their ballot November \f 7, each will get one vote, regardless of W W race, income, religion, or gender. The story is different when it comes to choosing where our children attend school. There, a canyon divides America. On one side, with few educational options, are low-income parents, mostly of color. On the other side, with many choices, are middle- and upper-income, most-

ly white parents.

Writing for The Brookings Institution in 1999, Jeffrey Henig and Stephen Sugarman stressed that parents with adequate income can live near high-quality public schools or enroll their

children in private schools. In families simply ‘have no choice at all." Vice President Core and Texas Governor Bush both have said that they understand why many of these parents want more educational choices. Indeed, school choice is long-standing and highly valued — by

those who have it.

All that is new is a debate about whether lowincome parents also should have the power to pick a public or private school they think is best for their children. baeo Nock Allionci lor Educational Option*

Parental school choice is

widespread -

unless you're poor.

contrast, many poor

With this message, the Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) enters the debate about

parental school choice.

BAEO is a new group. Its network already reaches thousands of Black people, from all points on the political and ideological spectrum. They live in 35 major cities and 28 different states, where active BAEO

chapters are being formed. BAEO believes

Americans need to know more about the positive impact of

parental school choice. In future messages, we

will explain who uses school choice and why they value it. We will share inspiring stories

from Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Florida, where lowincome parents can choose a public or private school for their child and give their kids the help they need to learn more and succeed in school and life. A new school year is beginning. Most parents have chosen where their children will go to school. All

parents deserve that choice.

Professor fuller is President of the BAfO Board of Directors, fuller is a former superintendent of the Milwaukee Public Schools. He founded and directs the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University where he is a Distinguished Professor of education

Gospel recording artist to visit Indy Indianapolis Restoration Church, 2114 E. Washington St, will be hosting the music and ministry of wellknown gospel recording artist Vem Jackson. This special service will offer something for the entire family. The service begins at 7 pm on Sept 18 and everyone is welcome to attend. Lutheran Marriage Encounter Couples of all faiths are welcome to attend the Lutheran Marriage Encounter on the weekend of Oct. 20 -22, beginning Friday afternoon and ending Sunday morning. A registration fee of $45 is required. For more information, call (317) 881-2494 or (317) 725-

2873.

Seniors to be honored by church Northside New Era Missionary Baptist Church, 517 W. 30th St, is having a worship, praise and dinner honoring past and present members ages 55 and over. This event will take place at the church on Sept 9 at 3 pm.

In Loving Memory of

La Wanda Renee Henry Who departed this earth July 21,1971-August 31,1999 The first year of your leaving us has not been easy. Each and every day we have sweet memories of your life, your love and the spirit you shared Sadly missed by: Mother - Drenda Henry Son - Khalid D’Earl HenryJohnson Family & Friends

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For more information call (317) 2970865 or (317)4134417. Christian rally planned On Sept 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Church of the Living God Temple 332 CWFF, 3202 N. Colorado Ave., will have its 16th Annual Christian Rally at University Park, downtown. Events will include prayer, musk, personal testimonies, parade, drill team performances and games for children. For more information call (317) 4692574. Christian singles conference . Circle City Singles ministry will sponsor a conference for Christian singles at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis on Sept 9, beginning at 8:45

The conference—a day of speakers, praise and w orship much like Promise Keepers or Heritage Keepers conferences — includes local, regional and nationally known personalities. Dr. Sheron Patterson from Dallas will have a message about celibacy called “I Don’t Before I Do.” Other topics are how singles can better recognize and use their spiritual gifts to glorify God in

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his kingdom. For more information call (317) 786-3641 after 3:30 pm Weekly Bible study Preach the Won) Ministries is Conducting weekly Bible studies at Heads West Styling Salon, 3351 Georgetown Road on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.qL Teaching series on tithes and offerings begins on Oct 9. Learn what the Bible teaches. The teacher is Evangelist Carol E. Smith. For more information, call (317)253-9910. / # < Monthly Bible study The Community Outreach Center, 2308Guilford Ave., isholdingmonthly Bible studies sponsored by Reagan Park Men’s Group. All are welcome. Bring your children. For more information call (317) 926-7109. i Bible study class Come walk through the Bible every Thursday from 11 am. to 1 pm at Nazarene Missionary Church, 3505 E. 38th St. The pastor is Rev. J. C. Williamson and Sister Doris Byrd is the head learner. For more information caU (317) 547-6315..

Y2Praise city-wide youth forum

Area youth discuss upcoming events at the YkPraise City-Wide Youthfest. MCCOY, Inc. teamed up with Courage Family Life Center, Inc., Celebration of Hope and the Church Federation to give honor and commendation to the city’s youth last weekend. The three-day event consisted of a youth forum, praise celebration and block party According to F. Willis Johnson Jr., MCCOY, Inc.’s director of specisl projects and Initiatives, the youth of Indianapolis posses an unlimited amount of talent, which they are developing and using in their schools and communities and which can help the city and world succeed in the next century. On the road to glory

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Guest preacher Rev. LaRue Griffin of Greater Second Baptist Church of Richmond, Ind. recently took time to commemorate South Calvary Baptist Church’s 125th Anniversary. The choir was in full force. South Calvary is located at 1146 S. Kenwood Ave., where Rev. Leo Sneed is pastor.