Page 8 Portland Observer AUGUST 17,1989 100 BLACK MEN OF ATLANTA HONORS HARDEE’S The 100 Black Men of Atlanta recently honored Hardee’s Communica­ tion Services department with an Award of Excellence for writing and producing an 18-minute video presentation, which will be used to publicize and help raise money to fund its ‘ ‘Project Success” program. The award was presented toColumbus Vines, Area 3 Vice President, and Maurice Bridges, Director of Public affairs, who represented the company. A non-profit organization, which is comprised of Atlanta’s leading business, civic, education and government leaders, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta started ‘‘Project success” two years ago. Under the program, they “ adopted” a class of 28 students from Archer High School in the predomi­ nately black Perry Homes housing project in downtown Atlanta, guarantee­ ing each student a tuition-free education at the college of their choice. High School Principal, Dr. Robert Dixon, proudly notes that students participating in ‘ ‘Project Success have raised their overall grade average to a B or higher level, and have reduced absenteeism. “ Words can ’ t explain our gratitude to Hardee’s,” noted Joseph Hoffman, the group’s President, and a leading orthopedic surgeon. “ You have shown that you care about the education of inter-city kids and about the communi­ ties in which you operate. We will be forever grateful.” Those responsible for writing, filming and producing the award-winning video are Bill Fairley, Jeff Marshall and Chuck Shelander of Communica­ tion Services’ and Maurice Bridges and Jerry Singer of Hardee’s Public Relations department. NEW HUD OFFICE CREATED Declaring his determination to “ in­ volve occupants of public housing at every management decision level,” Secretary of Housing and Urban De­ velopment Jack Kemp today an­ nounced the creation of a new fed­ eral ‘ ‘Office of Resident Initiatives’ ’ (ORI). Speaking at a HUD_sponsored na­ tional workshop for public housing resident managers in Arlington, Va., Kemp also made known that he has approved a $5 million demonstration grant program to assist in the estab­ lishment of child care facilities in or near low income housing projects. “ The launching o f the ORI, “ Kemp said, “ is one of a series of positive steps we are taking at HUD to implement President Bush s goal and my goal to give public housing families a greater voice in everyday decisions. How disadvantaged Ameri­ cans can improve their living condi­ tions, acquire job skills and more income help rid their neighborhoods of drug dealers, and become home owners is not something that should be determined solely by local, state and federal authorities.” Kemp said he has instructed the managers of all 10 HUD regions to appoint coordinators to work with resident public housing mangers throughout the nation. The Secretary explained that the $5 million child care grant program will assist non-profit organizations to establish centers for the care of pre-school children. America’s Home Grown Players Figure Into U.S. National Team’s Plans For Los Angeles Marlboro Cu| «J >* Twl 1 Until recently, top U.S. soccer players were mostly of European or Hispanic heritage, and they acquire a passion for the sport from their immigrant families. But Amcricahas just started to grow its own talent and the result is that black Americans are now emerging on the international soccer scene. The two top black players on the U.S. National Team, Jimmy Banks and Phillip Gyau, will line up with their teammates when the kick-off begins for the Marlboro Cup of Los Angeles on Thursday, August 10, and Sunday, Augustl3. Gyau, 2 4 ,a forward from Clinton, Maryland, is carrying on his family's international soccer tradition. His father Joseph was a standout player known as “ Nana” for Ghana at the 1964 Olympics. Gyau debuted with the U.S. Na­ tional Team this year at the opening game of the New York Marlboro Cup, on June 2nd. In first appear­ ance, he scored the game-winning goal against Benfica of Portugal. Since 1985, Banks has made 14 full, international appearances with the U.S. National Team, most re­ cently against Guatemala in the June 17 World Cup qualifying match, in which the U.S. captured a 2-1 vic­ GREAT BLACKS LIVE AFTER A THOU­ SAND YEARS ¿.-.I? S' 4T •«* ' r: <• . V " V • •S Refreshing stories of Black people from the past come to life in Mark Hymans’s new book. It answers a score of unheard of questions: Could Caesar’s Black son by Cleopatra have ruled the world? Were Black gener­ als in history and the Bible the great­ est of all times? Were Black people the first Egyptians? Where is proof that Blacks sailed to America before Columbus? This unusual book carries two titles, something new in the industry. The titles are Black Shogun of Japan and Sophonisba: Wife of Two Warring Kings. The two characters lived 1200 years apart. Black Shogun tells of an African living in Japan in the 9th Century. This was seven hundred years before America was discov­ ered. His family of military leaders had lived in Japan for centuries. The Shogun’s name was Sakanouye Tam- mamara Maro. He rose in military rank to compete with the highest in the nation. Later, after saving the Japanese from the fierce Ainu, was made Shogun. Sophonisba, a princess of Black Carthage during the Second Punic War (216 B.C. to 201) was the niece of the great Black general, Hannia- bal. When the tide turned against Carthage, Sophonisba was given to Black King Syphax who was fight­ ing Carthage for Rome. She had al­ ready been given to Massinissa, a Numidian, who later became an en­ emy of Carthage. She poisoned her­ self to escape capture by Rome. Information on Black Shogun of Japan and Sophonisba: Wife of Two Warring Kings can be made avail­ able by writing to Violet B. Johnson, Mark Hyman Associates, Inc. 5070 Parkside A venue, Box 36, Philadelphia,PA 19131. (215) 473- 0050. ♦ : y >