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"We should make our people and communities long as great as they can be. I'Ve can do this by taking care of our homes and communities and devel oping the skills and knowledge of our people." time, Ms. Easton has developed and nurtured positive risk-taking behavior. Since that becomes apparent that others mirror your exact events is their Annual New Year's Eve Gala. sentiments. Graduating from the individual to Ruth Clark, president of the organization, states the collective is a logical transition to the grati "Because of Support N etw ork's dedication to fying world of fundraising; a world filled with 'save our babies' and as women, our sincere everyday heroes who are strengthened by their concern about the high rate of breast cancer, we resounding desire to make a positive difference will again dren, it is like a breath of fresh air in the lives of others. Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the to learn about Ms. Theresa Easton and The the club's stu first national competition was in '92, Support Network, Inc., a non-profit organiza Cancer Control Center of Harlem." this inner-city program; students, from kinder garten to the eighth grade, are active partici pants. The program 's goal is to develop better W ith the m edia's daily onslaught of the negative pertaining to our chil dents of CES 2 3 0 /IS 229, located in the Bronx. problem solvers and analytical thinkers through a chess format. "It was a memorable experience for our chil teacher and an avid chess player, started the chess club as a result of her two great loves - children and chess. The first of m any to be inspired by her was a little boy who arrived before the start of school each day so that he could have the opportunity to learn the game of mination elevated their level of chess and sharp one of the most noble of games, as well as one of ened their com petitive skills earning them the m ost fascinating. We feel that Theresa national recognition and respect over the ensu Easton is one of the most noble of people and ing years. The Club has competed and won state one of the most fascinating. and national competitions; In 1996, the IS 229 chess club won the New York State Junior High Patterson IS 229, 275 Harlem River Park Bridge, Chess Championship. chess; a game that has proven to be a powerful thinking tool that provides its students with life- Contributions can be m ade to the Dr. Roland N. Bronx, NY 10453 (718) 583- 6266. ▲ Ms Easton believes, of all the pastimes, chess is KU ; I t £ r our support to Harlem tion founded in 1982, personifies the spirit of Theresa Easton and her "Chess Children " make all the right moves. dren" states Ms. Easton. Hard work and deter Ms Theresa Easton, an elem entary school lend Support Network and Honorees at their 95 N ew Year's Eve Gala (photo by - Allen Morgan Photo Service) "We should build and take care of our commu nities working together to solve our problems" i ndividuals agonize over the never-ending question - What can I do to contribute to UJIMA by their commitment to New York's In striving to attain the material trappings of the minority community through their fundraising American Dream - we m ust stay focused on the accomplishments. Beneficiaries of their largesse African-American reality of self-actualization include The United Negro College Fund, the while helping others along the way. Invest in March of Dimes, The Black Tennis and Sports your com m unity's fundraising activities - the Foundation, Harlem rewards will be com pounded daily. Hospital, the Cancer Control Center of Harlem and the Early Steps Call (212) 685-8356 for ticket information for answer resides within us all. Begin the process program. One of Support Network's major fundraising of sharing your concerns and it immediately Support N etw ork's Annual New Year's Eve "We should build and maintain our own busi The investors, from various business back nesses and profit together." grounds, include actors Danny Glover, Wesley the well-being of my community? The Gala. ▲ - atre - a vehicle by which we see our faces; hear Rivers, who has a m eritorious track record in the our voices; feel our pain and garner our strength entertainm ent industry. from the uniqueness of our history. The mission of the Roger Furman Theatre is to Mr. Roger Furman was the youngest set designer provide entertaining, informative and quality of the American Negro Theatre; during a time productions to the community. This m arriage of when Harlem was a veritable mecca of arts and theatre and comm unity has given birth to the entertainment. He worked with luminaries such Educational Partnership, a collaboration with as Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis. In 1964, a time of several learning institutions; the Voices of Griots, political and social upheaval, Roger Furman a play reading series; the Global Exchange established the New Heritage Repertory Theater. Program, an international exchange of talent "We should do as much as we can, in our unique After his death in 1983, the theatre's name was with London, Am sterdam , Tokyo and South way, to make our homes and communities more successful and beautiful." changed to the Roger Furman Theatre, honoring Africa and the theatre complex, Harlem Victoria this man of creative vision. 5, located steps away from the landm ark Apollo Pictured L R Voza Rivers. Executive Director of the Roger Furman Theatre and M r & Mrs. Chuck Jackson viewing a photo o f Roger Furman H Theatre. ow better to enrich our communities The Roger Furman Theatre is the oldest non and our lives than through the cre profit theatre in New York City. The theatre oper Support is needed and well-deserved. Dial (212) ates under the adept m anagement of Mr. Voza 926-0104 for upcoming events. A ative energies generated by local the Snipes, Will Smith and Robert Guillaume; San Antonio Spurs basketball star Charles Smith; director Spike Lee; casting director and produc T he historic occasion and trium ph of the er Reuben Cannon; the film 's screenw riter Million Man March will assum e its Reggie Rock Bythew’ood; attorney Johnnie place in history as a m onum ental Cochran; record industry giant Jheryl Busby; accomplishment in the 20th century. The weight businessmen Robert C. Davidson, Jr. and Olden of the message of the March served as a mantle Lee; attorney and record producer Larkin of inspiration to the 15 Black businessmen who Arnold; stockbroker Lem Daniels and invest funded Spike Lee's film, "Get on the Bus," in its ment banker Calvin Grigsby. A entirety. Spike Lee with "Get on the B u s’ investor, attorney Johnnie Cochran <Photo by Gerald Peart)
