A4 MARCH 10-16, 2010 METRO NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
NEED launches 2010 fundraising drive
Community
Calendar
by Christian Morrow
also win the agency an ad- scholarships to 400 local
Courier Staff Writer
ditional $2 million chal- students, with the top Science fair
lenge grant offered by the scholar earning $20,000,
MARCH 13—Carnegie Mellon
Since its inception in Richard King Mellon five others earning $7,500
University will host the 26th An-
1963, NEED, the Negro Foundation. and the remaining schol-
nual Charles Drew Science Fair
Emergency Education Di- “But we’re able to draw ars getting $1,500 each.
at 9:30 a.m. at 5000 Forbes
rective, has provided on that in stages as we Pace said despite the re-
Ave., Oakland. This fair is for
nearly $20 million in meet goals along the way,” cession, the corporate
students in grades 6-12 and en-
grants to college-bound he said. “Last year we got community has been ex-
gages students to participate in
African-American stu- $500,000. We’ll be able to tremely generous with
meaningful scientific inquiries
dents. draw down another contributions to this
and to encourage long-term in-
Between now and the $750,000 in a couple year’s scholarship dinner
terest in careers in science and
end of 2011, the organiza- months, and, if we meet fundraiser. It just remains
technology. There will be an
tion seeks to raise nearly our goal, we’ll get the last to gather more support
awards program at 1 p.m. For
half that amount during $750,000.” from the community at
more information, call 412-391-
its annual fundraising These funds will help large.
7807.
campaign, which kicks off NEED strengthen and ex- “We’ll have a good crowd.
with its 47th annual pand its scholarships and We’re trying to get 800
Youth symposium
Scholarship Dinner at the services, ensure funding people and we’re around
MARCH 13—Sigma Gamma
Pittsburgh Hilton March for its annual operations, 680 now,” he said. “I’m re-
Rohm Sorority Inc. will host
15. and increase its endow- ally excited about our
their 13th Annual Nation Wide
“NEED is in the midst of ment and similar funds to
SYLVESTER PACE keynote speaker, Derrius Youth Symposium from 10 a.m.-
remarkable growth, and assure long-term success. Quarles. He lost his par-
1 p.m. at the Kingsley Associa-
we realize that scholar- Though Pace said his and summer employment ternship program, which ents to the streets of
tion, 6435 Frankstown Ave., East
ship and grant dollars are long-term goal is to have with government and brings African-American Chicago at an early age,
Liberty. The theme is “H3: It’s All
only one piece of the col- $20 million in the endow- business,” said Pace. “Al- students into direct, and he raised himself up
About Me—Healthy Choices,
lege access pie,” said ment, even without it, legheny County hired a meaningful contact with from foster care to become
Healthy Living, Healthy Genera-
Sylvester Pace. “We are NEED still gives out $1.2 number of our students in Allegheny County’s opera- a Gates scholar. He’s a
tion.” There will be an education
now offering the youth of million in scholarships an- various departments. tions and our numerous millionaire and only a
and literacy workshop and a
this region more services nually. That’s what we’re about, job professions,” he said. freshman in college. So
panel discussion. There will also
than ever before, includ- But NEED also mentors working to continue to “I encourage everyone to age-wise, our scholars will
be prizes and participation cer-
ing mentoring, college ad- to about 150 Black males provide the region with support NEED’s efforts by relate to him.”
tificates. For more information,
visement in all of the in eight Pittsburgh high talent.” attending the scholarship (For more information on the
call Eileen Felder at 412-760-
Pittsburgh public high schools, provides test In a press release, dinner on March 15 or by 47th annual Scholarship Din-
8312 or felder22@gmail.com.
schools, and internships preparation services and County Executive Dan making a direct donation ner, or for information on mak-
Jackie Robinson
with regional corporations offers access to one of the Onorato praised the orga- to this worthwhile organi- ing a tax-deductible contribu-
and organizations.” largest scholarship
MARCH 15—Actor Gregory
nization’s ongoing efforts. zation.” tion, call 412-566-2760 or visit
Pace said NEED has set databases in the country.
Gibson Kenney will host “Jackie
“I have witnessed At this year’s banquet, www.needld.org.)
a goal of $7.5 million, “We also had over 200
Robinson: A Study in Mental
NEED’s impact through the organization will pre- (Send comments to cmorrow@
which if achieved, would kids getting internships
Fortitude” at 2:30 p.m. at the
our joint mentor and in- sent about $200,000 in newpittsbsurghcourier.com.)
CCAC North Campus, Room
3002, 8701 Perry Highway, Mc-
Candless. The event will take
12th Ward tired of
place at the Psi Beta Kappa
honor society induction cere-
mony. Kenney will be in charac-
ter as Robinson and discuss
broken promises
how the athlete broke the color
line in major league baseball and
the psychological hardships he
had to endure. The event is free
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and open to the public. For more
“I think sometimes if the
information, call 412-369-3692.
didates’ platforms and are candidates themselves
able to ask questions in the could’ve been here it
Benefit dinner
hope of gaining future am- would’ve helped,” Karen MARCH 15—NEED will host
munition to hold officials Miles said. “I think it shows their 47th annual NEED Scholar-
accountable if they are they care about the voters.” ship Dinner at 6 p.m. at the
elected. Many people were both- Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel, 600
However, at the most re- ered by the vagueness of the Commonwealth Place, Down-
cent forum on March 3, representatives’ statements town. NEED is the region’s lead-
many constituents had and said the only way to ing organization for the best and
grown tired of the song and know the truth would be to brightest African-American
dance. wait until the candidates youths on the path for higher
“No one stood out. They were in office. Others felt the education. Students will be pre-
all played on the same representatives didn’t ad- sented with scholarships. The
things—veterans, heath dress the issues most rele- keynote speaker will be Derrius
care, education,” said vant to the African-Ameri-
PHOTO BY ROSSANO STEWART
Quarles. This is a business attire
Robert Germany. “To me it can community.
SCORE CARD—Rep. Joe Preston Jr. tells constituents what he has accomplished during his term.
event. Tickets are $50 per per-
just seems like they talked “I really didn’t see too many son. For more information, call
about what they accom- candidates, I saw representa-
face and meet them. They “For the first time in my resentatives a little better
Terri Snoe at 412-566-2760 or
plished in the past, but tives,” said John Logan.
do sound ambitious.” elective life there are four of prepared,” said Eugenia
e-mail tsnoe@needld.org.
we’re in the here and now.” “None of them talked about
Other than candidates for us who work well together.” Brown. “Joe Preston was
Represented at the forum the economy. They men-
the Democratic Committee, The constituents varied able to speak with some
Community forum
were candidates for gover- tioned the stimulus (plan),
Rep. Joe Preston Jr., who is on whether they approved vigor because he’s actually
MARCH 15—The American
nor, lt.-governor, U.S. Sen- but not how it’s actually cre-
running unopposed, was of Preston and the work he done the work. He’s a life-
Civil Liberties Union of Pennsyl-
ate, state Senate, state ating jobs. In the future I’d
the only candidate to at- had done for the district. long politician.”
vania and The Black Political
House, Congress and the like to hear what the money
tend the forum. He spoke Some felt he had produced Candidates who sent rep-
Empowerment Project will host a
Democratic Committee. is doing for the unemployed.”
briefly about plans to build results for his constituents resentatives to the meeting
Community Forum at 6:30 p.m.
Adding fuel to the fire was “They gave a nice short
a minority-owned hotel and while others said he was were Jim Ferlo (state sena-
at St. James AME Church, 444
although most of the candi- summary, but there’s really
improvements of the state mostly “all talk.” tor), Joe Sestak (U.S. sena-
Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. This
dates participated in the no way to know. You don’t
veterans home. “I don’t think anything tor), Arlen Specter (U.S.
meeting is to inform residents
forum, they did not appear know until they get into of-
“All of the dollars coming was said that would sway senator), Joe Hoeffel (gover-
about their constitutional rights
themselves but sent repre- fice,” said Betty Frazier.
into this area have been me one way or another. nor) and Doris Smith-Rib-
and how to protect those rights
sentatives. “All you can do is see their
state money,” said Preston. They could’ve sent the rep- ner (lt.-governor).
in various situations. This is in
response to the Jordan Miles in-
cident. For more information,
Dems endorse Payne over Wheatley for House
call Erin Gill at 412-681-7864,
ext. 22 or Tim Stevens at 412-
758-7898.
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Grass roots alliance
played key roles in the in this race who have inaccessible. when I was in office. If peo-
said. “We just had a tour of same developments for records, records of accom- “I don’t come with dirty ple know anything about
MARCH 17—Community Em-
all of the critical develop- their constituents. Still plishment and not so much hands, I’m not going to do me they know I’m honest.
powerment Association will host
ments we had a role in. (My Wheatley said his accom- records of accomplishment.” anything that will put a In last year’s May Demo-
a Grass Roots Alliance Strategic
office) has played a critical plishments outweigh those Payne continued her criti- blemish on the people of cratic primary, Payne was
Planning Meeting at 6 p.m. at
part in making those things of his opponent. cism of the state, highlight- this district,” Payne said. ousted from her city council
the CEA Culture Center, 7143
happen.” “There’s a clear case to be ing government controver- “We see it all the time, peo- seat by Daniel Lavelle, a
Fleury Way, Homewood. This al-
Though Payne was critical made,” Wheatley said. sies. With specific regard to ple being indicted every former member of Wheat-
liance is to address the struc-
of Wheatley, she focused “There are two individuals Wheatley, she said he is too week. I didn’t have that ley’s staff.
tural inequalities that exist and
most of her comments on
to come together to discuss and
the state as a whole, partic-
build around challenges, issues
ularly the state’s approxi-
mately five-month delay in
Judge drops charges against Miles
opportunities and experiences
navigating through the main-
passing the budget.
stream system. Various topics
“If you look at the state
will be discussed. Interested in-
legislature, it’s too big, far
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never identified themselves in as evidence and Miles neys Jim Wymard, Robert
dividuals are asked to respond
too ineffective and inept,” officer during a weekend as police officers. said he never had one. Del Greco and William
by March 15. For more informa-
Payne said. “They can’t get party that read, “F--- Pe- During the hearing Sal- Lewis then asked that Difenderfer in anticipation
tion, call 412-371-3689, ext. 14.
a budget passed on time. tite.” dutte was asked about part the charges be dropped be- of formal charges. Anniversary reception
The budget is the biggest “There’s a group that has of the affidavit saying that cause the affidavit con- Both the FBI and the
MARCH 18—The Greater Pitts-
thing. We lost a lot by that also ordered “Ravenstahl after handcuffing Miles, he tained possible perjured city’s Office of Municipal In-
burgh Council, Boy Scouts of
budget being delayed. Peo- Hates Police” shirts and called to Monica Wooding statements. Petite agreed. vestigations have looked
America will host an Anniversary
ple don’t realize that; we they plan on selling them at who owns the home and He dismissed the charges into the actions in the
Reception at 6:30 p.m. at Heinz
lost jobs.” a party for Michael Sal- asked if she knew him. Ac- saying the prosecution Miles’ arrest. Though nei-
Field, West Club Lounge, North
Payne pointed to her ef- dutte, Richard Ewing and cording to the affidavit, she could always re-file ther will comment on their
Shore Dr., North Shore. The Boy
forts in the Hill District’s David Sisak, the officer said she did not know them—but not with the findings, the mayor’s office
Scouts of America are celebrat-
battle for a community ben- said. “Jordan Miles is the Miles. Miles’ attorney original affidavit. said the OMI findings could
ing 100 years. The reception will
efits agreements as a mea- tip of the iceberg. They only Kerry Lewis called Wood- “This proves that I was be announced any day.
consist of an awards ceremony
sure of what she accom- got caught because they ing as a witness. telling the truth. I don’t A public hearing on three
and a message from Jim Craw-
plished during her time in beat the wrong person.” Not only did she know want to have everybody bills introduced by city
ford, past president and chair-
office. She also noted her Miles, a star viola player him, she said, but her son looking at me negatively Councilman Rev. Ricky
man of Clover Foods. For more
battle to create the Oak Hill at Pittsburgh’s Creative plays basketball with him. just because of the place Burgess as the Jordan
information, call Amy Franz at
development, now sitting and Performing Arts High That is what she told police, where I live or the color of Miles Public Safety Reform
412-325-7901.
on land once sought by the School, with plans to study she said. my skin,” he said. “I go to a Agenda, covering police ac-
University of Pittsburgh. criminal justice at Penn Lewis then asked Sal- very prestigious school. I creditation, suspensions
Homebuyer workshop
“We were up against peo- State after graduation, was dutte how three man, all get good grades, I don’t and placing video equip-
MARCH 20—The Mon Valley
ple who didn’t want the arrested Jan. 12 in Home- nearly six feet tall and want anyone to have an im- ment in all police cars is
Initiative will host their Home-
neighborhood to get any- wood by three plainclothes weighing 200 pounds could pression of me that I’m scheduled for March 10 at 6
buyer Education Workshop from
thing. There were people officers. During the arrest not subdue the 150-pound, some gang-banger just be- p.m. at the Homewood Li-
9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 305 E. 8th Ave.,
who were already in power Miles was allegedly Taser- 5-6 Miles without inflicting cause of the neighborhood brary.
Homestead. Presenters will dis-
who I needed to keep drag- ed, had a chunk of hair severe injuries. He also that I live in.” The Community Empow-
cuss budgeting to purchase a
ging to the table,” Payne pulled out and a tree asked about the “weapon” According to another e- erment Association has also
home, shopping for a home
said. “Is it difficult to fight branch jammed through his the officers said they mail, a party will be held at scheduled a meeting for
loan, closing procedures and
entities like Pitt, yes, but lip. He was hospitalized though Miles had. Stinky’s Bar and Grill in March 13 from 2-4 p.m. to
home maintenance. Attendees
I’m not going to be bossed. twice. According to the affidavit Lawrenceville, March 21 discuss how to change po-
will also be taught guidelines for
If I’m going to fight for any- In their report, officers the officers said they saw and is intended to raise lice brutality policies and
low- to moderate-income loan
body it’s going to be the peo- Saldutte, Ewing and Sisak something heavy in his coat funds for possible legal bills procedures following the
products that offer down pay-
ple.” claimed he resisted arrest pocket, but it later turned incurred by Saldutte, Miles arrest.
ment and closing cost assis-
As representatives who after they found him prowl- out to be a bottle of Moun- Ewing and Sisak. However, (For more information contact
tance. Free parking and lunch
once served a large portion ing around a house on tain Dew. If that is true, the Fraternal Order of Po- Lee Davis 412-371-3689, ext. 23.)
will be provided. For more infor-
of the same neighborhoods, Tioga Street. Miles said he where is it? Lewis asked. lice has already hired (Send comments to cmorrow@
mation, call 412-464-4000, ext.
Wheatley and Payne have ran from them because they No such bottle was turned prominent defense attor- newpittsburghcourier.com.)
4008.
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