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The San Antonio Register
May 13,1993
SociaC 9{tius.
Mother's Service Organization holds Pink Tea and Style Show
I hc San Antonio Mother’s Service
Organization held in annual Pink
Tea and Style Show, Sunday. April
2S at the Barbara Jordan ( enter,
chaired by Muriha ('ollins and Mae
Willie Adams.
I he Sty Ie Show, was most
impressiv e, with the models wearing
their own clothes (ithers modeled
hats by Pal Brown
Modeling were Jackie Mitchell,
Dorothy Sims, Adele Perry Michelle
late, Regina Penn. Pat Brown, and
Murina ('ollins (‘hild m<xJels were
Harold (iambic!. Brandie Sullivan,
and I awerence Sullivan, Jr I
Bernice I vans narrated and music
was provided by I imelcss
Productions
Mrs. Id mo I urbm was selected
Mother of the Year President < >f the
Mother’s Service Organization.
Nancy Christopher, presented her
with a corsage and a plaque Her
family also presented her with
llowers and gilts, and her daughter,
( oletta I eath, sung a special si Jo in
her honor
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Members of the Mother’s Service Organization: (seated, l-r) Nancy Christopher, Jessie Cook, Beatrice Thomas,
I Imo I urbm (Mother of the Year), I .illian Spears, Lucille Calhoum. Lucille Wagner, and Eliza Williams. (Standing,
I n: Murina Collins, ()/etta Marshall, Clarise Patterson, Elizabeth Russell. Juanita Perry, Bernice Evans, Mary
( amphell Viva Alexandra. Matilda Anderson, (fra Mae Doss, Willie Scruggs, Sammie Williams, Mae D. Napier,
and I iirene Nelson.
Larry Jones, Owner
Pager: 359-4078
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The People's
Forum
Concerned citizen
asks the question:
“Justice or Just
Us”
A w ise man once said, ‘‘II you want
to know what someone would do,
just check the history of that person.”
Well, once again, the African-
Americans in San Antonio arc about
to be hoodwinked it we don’t act
immediately.
The Slate Senate has a proposal to
divide this community by diluting its
voting strength. This conspiracy was
plotted by the Mexican American
Legal Defense and Lxlucation f und
(MAI.Did ) in an attempt to elect
more llispanics statewide. The
Justice I fepartment, in reviewing this
plan, failed to take into account the
African-American community. It
bnlyrook into account the process ot
electing more minorities. The plan
that was sent to the Justice
Department was a deliberate hidden
agenda that would indeed elect more
minorities but would wipe all
Afriean-Amcricttn representation in
the S;ui Antonio community. This
plan clearly violates our
constitutional rights. The
Constitution guartuilecs taxation with
representation. I Jnder this plan, this
cannot occur.
Ibis gerrymandering phui throws
out the premise of one man, one
vote. Ibis conspiracy was so well
thought of in its initial stage, it took
our only veteran African-American
legislator and moved her out of
District 120, so we did not have an
African-American representing us.
I Ins issue was so important to the
luturc ol the African-American
community that it should not have
gone unnoticed by a veteran or even
a freshman legislator.
'Ibis part ol the plan was eventually
caught bv an astute Democrat, other
tJian die African- American legislator
prior to its publication
MAI J)IT”s shrewd attorneys then
went hack to the drawing board and
redistricted our legislator back into
our community. Why can’t the
Senate and MAI.DLL go hack to
drawing board and redraw a united
African American community?
Well, it can happen, and MALDEE
does not want this to happen.
MALDEE and Attorney General’s
I fan Morales plan to settle this case
ol redistricting out of court and will
he asking the NAA( P to sign off on
their plan.
Included in the settlement will he
over SlOO.OOOol attorney’s fees for
MALDEE’, coming from . the
taxpayers’—including African-
Americans pockets.
i his is the "H” in Education that
MALDEE' is introducing to the
African-American community: If
wc do nothing, wc gel nothing.
Now is the time for the NAACP to
stand up and n<>t have us redlined out
ol the political process. MALDEE
once drew our legislator hack into
the District 120. They am now draw
all of us back in Senate District 24.
At this point in lime, Rodney King
stood a better chance in first trial
with that all-white jury for justice
than MALDEE”s current plan does
for African-Americans.
Senator Gregory Luna, Senate
District 19 and co-founder of
MALDEE', had gone along with die
MALDEE plan in an attempt to place
more Hispanic precincts in his
district.
I don’t feel that the African
American’s future and die future of
our children should be sacrificed for
anyone’s political gain. We should
call Senator Luna and tell him that
MALDEE does not know what is
best for our community, and that he
and the other Bexar County
delegation should fight to keep our
community united and not to split it
up so MAI .DEE can call it “justice.”
Most of us have lived here all our
lives. ;md we know what is best for it.
Splitting die African-American votes
is not in our best interest. Ibis is not
justice.
We need to let MALDEE and the
Justice Department know that we
w ill not tolerate being excluded, that
we want to be included.
If we don>make a stand before this
plan is styiled- out of court, we will
have to live widi it for die next ten
year—until die next census is taken.
We need to hold Senator Luna, the
Bexar County delegation, and
MALDEE to the premise of keeping
the African-American community
united and to let it stay as is in its
current district.
Remember, if you want to make a
person mad, go to his house and
rearrange his furniture without his
permission just because you didn't
like the way diey arranged it.
Wc cannot let someone who has
never been in this community come
in and rearrange our votes and divide
our community.
This plan is not about justice. It is
about “J ust Us,” and the future of our
children. We cannot afford to be left
out of die political process. So I urge
you to call Gregory Luna at 226-
0119 and to voice your opposidon to
his dividing up our community. Tell
him to let the community stay intact.
THINKING
— AND
SPEAKING
by Bill Blair
working together can do great things
for diis district.
Ride Easy.
Bill
Class Reunions
Dunbar Class of ’60
gathering July 2-5
The 1960 Class of Paul Lawrence
Dunbar is planning a class reunion/
gathering lor July 2-5.
Interested mates and faculty should
contact Joan (Mitchell) Johnson at
213-737-4044, Warded Lemon at
210-697-9244. Ardell (Richardson)
Lacy at 303-693-0136, or Evyonne
Butler at 1-800-584-8186.
The grand opening is Saturday.
News
from
Hicks Beauty School
Cheerleader Teammates
Warehouse on Wheels
Nothing Over $15
Skirts, Tops. Sweatshirts,
Sweatpants. T-shirts, Boxers,
Bike Shorts, Shoes, and Much
More!!!
May 22, 1993 9 a.m.- 3 p. m.
Sam Houston High School
Let us take a moment to congratu-
late Ruth Jones. 1 referred to Ruth
McClendon as Ruth Jones because so
many of us from the old school know
her as Jones. Unless you have had
your head in the sand, you should
know that Ruth won by a landslide.
She has her hands full and will
require the help and support of the
entire community. Your personal
politics, notwithstanding, she is now
your representative. I believe Ruth
IcntAvs that she must represent all her
district, including those who did not
vote for her. What is vital to this area
is the working relationship between
Karyne and Ruth. These two women
M;tny are the friends and good
wishers of the Hicks Beauty School
who are joining the well wishers of
Ruth McClendon for her to have a
great success. For her to be the first
African American woman to be
elected to City Council sends a great
message to the Black people of San
Antonio. It is saying that we are on
the upward climb. Many of the Black
people should have the courage to
move forward in a profound way.
IjCI us strive to give her as much
cooperation as possible; a number
around the Hicks have known her
for some time and know that she
believes in pushing forward in a great
Lincoln Park Association
Standings as of 5/8/93
American League
W L T
Tigers 5 1 0
Angels 3 3 1
Indians 2 5 1
Dragons 131.
Yankees 1 5 0
National League
Pirates 5 10
Giants 5 2 0
Dodgers 4 1 0
Braves 3 4 1
Cubs 2 5 0
—
way.
We must say "thank you, Frank
Pierce for your contribution."
Much excitment is being given to
die Alamodome. Hicks is happy to
be a neighbor of the dome. Every
effort will he set forth to help make
it a grand success in our noble city. It
brings much joy to note that the East
Side was die choice location. Hicks
hopes that much support will be given
to the Dome venture.
PUBLIC FORUM
FOR
BOUNDARY EXPANSION
OF
ST. PHILIP S COLLEGE
May 20,1993
7:00 p.m.
Heritage Room of Student Center
St. Philip’s College
This Is notice about a Public Forum to consider expanding the northern master plan boundary of St,
Philip’s College from Wyoming Street to Montana Street.
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The current boundaries for the college ere:
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Wyoming Street on the North. Walter® Street on the East,
Martin Luther King Drive on the South and Gevera Street
ontheWeaL ’
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The proposed expansion would be the lire! step In creeling a grtwhbklt between the current campus
and Robert B. Oawson Park (formerly known, as Undberg Park). Future plans for the park could
include a playing field and Jogging trail for uee by etudente and the community.
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if you wish to comment on thle Initiative, you ere Invited to attend the Public Forum on May 20,1993.
If you have additional questions concerning the boundary expansion, call the Public Relatione Office
of St. Philip’s College at 531-4794. Your call will be referred to the appropriate individual and re-
turned as soon as possible.
Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc.
is no longer located at 430 N. Cherry Street
We Have Built A New Facility at 320 S. W. W. White Road
This New Facility is Dedicated to the Families We Have Served
Through the Years and to The Families Wfe'Serve in the Future
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Former State Rep.
Owner
Smooth • Quiet • (DignifiedService
It Costs (\[o (More
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Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens
Endowed Care • insurance • Pre-Need
Pre-Arranged Funeral Services
Mrs. G. J. Sutton, Owner
R. D. (Woody) Woodard, Manager
Col. (Ret.) Roy Burley, Consultant
Jackie Faulk, Office Manager
The Late G. J. Sutton
Former State Rep. & Founder
(210) 359-6037
Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. has no affiliation whatso-
ever with the funeral home in the old location, nor with
its owners or employees.
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