Gang Member in Chicago says "Killing Is The Solution!"; Catholic Church Cannot Choose Black Leaders or Educators; Million Father March in Los Angeles; Peace Talks - Your Hood-Your Call!

Making Progress; Moving Forward! Título del artículo Título del artículo Million Father March in Los Angeles PEACE TALKS - Your Hood; Your Call Attend 100 Black Men of Chicago College Fair Saturday University Links: The Black Star Project's website: blackstarproject.org Black Star Jounral: blackstarjournal.org Become a Member: Click Here Event Calendar: Click Here Like us on Facebook:   'Killing Is The Solution,'  Chicago Gang Member Tells Walter Jacobson September 27, 2012 6:50 PM   CHICAGO (CBS) - Gangbangers in Chicago: What makes them tick, what are they thinking?   CBS 2's Walter Jacobson sat down with gang members in Chicago's troubled Englewood neighborhood to try to find some answers.   Some of the responses he received were not encouraging.   "There's no solution to the violence," one gang member tells him. "Killing, killing is the solution." Jacobson asked the young man if he would kill personally, if he had to.   "I've never killed before, but if I had a gun in my possession," he said.   Jacobson says he has been walking the blocks for many years, but the state of despair never changes - poverty, sticks and stains.   The gang members do not like the state of affairs any more than anyone else.   "We've got to eat. We want to. We want money. We want to get fresh, we want fresh eggs almost every day. We want all that," another young man said. But where do they get the money they need? The young man answered bluntly.   "Rob, steal and kill. That's the only way. We didn't grow up in Beverly Hills. We don't get it handed to us," he said.   "We ain't living in Hyde Park," added a third young man. The home of the University of Chicago is only a couple of miles away from Englewood - geographically, at least.   But given the state of their impoverished Englewood neighborhood, where is the money they can get?   "Selling drugs," a young man replied. "In our neighborhood, I ain't going to lie to you. That's where the money comes from."   Some of the young men were brought into gangs as children. Isn't that pretty young to play gang warfare?   A young man answered: "I chose the gang. I didn't have to choose anything. I was only 10. My OG (old gangster) gave me everything. But I just went on my own and I chose to get in the gang. We was whipping everybody in the neighborhood. Respect. I was getting money."   The gang members also said they are at war with the Chicago Police Department.   "The police hate us," a young man said. "Every time they ride past us, they shoot us down and do all that. Do what you want to do, I don't care about you all, keep riding. Who are you all? We're not scare of you all. I'll fight you too.    Take that badge off."   But he says the police cannot catch them or exact any consequences. "I laugh at the police," he said. "They're a joke to me."   And where would the young men like to be in 10 years?   One of them replied, "in a mansion, with a lot of cars, and a lot of women."   Another said, "I just hope I'm still living."    Click Here to see full interview.   Call 773.285.9600 to learn more about the Black Star Project's Peace in the Hood initiative.   Catholic Church Must Quit Telling  Black People Who Are Our Leaders  and Who Are Our Educators   South Side Church Members Protest "Forced Retirement" Of Priest   Rev. Daniel Mallette   September 28, 2012 - Members of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish on the South side are up in arms over what they believe is the forced removal of Rev. Daniel Mallette. The 80-year-old priest, who made headlines last December when he was beaten and robbed by thieves who entered his bedroom via the church rectory.   The Archdiocese of Chicago plans to install Mallette's replacement. Father Bill O'Donnell, as the new head of St. Margaret Sunday and move Mallette to a retirement home. Mallette called the move "bullshit," said he had a promise from Cardinal Francis George he could lead the church as long as he wanted, and called O'Donnell "a genius at being a pain in the ass."   And if we were religious we would want Mallette as out pastor.   The Sun-Times article dives into Mallette's history at St. Margaret's, which somewhat parallels that of St. Sabina's Rev. Michael Pfleger. Mallette arrived at the Longwood Manor church in 1977 and managed to transform the congregation into one of the most diverse in the city and marched with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The December robbery wasn't the first time thieves broke into the church rectory; it also happened in 2002.   O'Donnell, Mallette's presumptive successor, would only say there are serious issues with Mallette's health and "the bottom line is that Father Dan needs to let go." Mallette told the Sun-Times O'Donnell banned him from performing mass and cut off his phone lines. A small group of parishoners have been meeting separately for mass with Mallette, including Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.   Call the Cardinal Francis George at the Archdioceses or Chicago at 312.534.8200 and ask him to leave Father Mallette in St. Margaret.   Click Here to Read Chicago Sun Times Article      Los Angeles Million Father March Showcase Ready: Event Founder to Make Special Celebration Appearance September 29, 2012   Los Angeles, CA--The 2012 Los Angeles Million Father March Organizing Committee (LAMFMOC), a collaboration of agencies from H.O.O.P Foundation, City Lites Network Inc., Unity One, Cease Fire, Street Positve, PPCC, Project Impact, Steps 2 Success, Watts/Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club, L.A. County Parks and Recreation and others are set to host one the nation's largest father/child education engagement events. The event takes place on September 29 beginning with a 7 a.m. breakfast at the Watts/Willowbrook Boys and Girls, located at 1339 E. 120th St. in Los Angeles, Calif., and later proceeding to Mona Park in Compton at 9 a.m. for school supply giveaways, exhibitor booths, health fair and entertainment, as well as, other special events.    The proposed march route is approximately 1.2 miles and is open to the entire public.    ROUTE : 1.2 Mile March  Starting: Watts Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club  1339 East 120th Street  Los Angeles, CA 90059    East on 120th Street  Cross Wilmington to 119th Street  to Willowbrook to 121st Street  Ending: Mona Park   The goal of the campaign is for fathers nationwide to be involved in their children's education, beginning the first day of school and continuing until graduation. Organizer Bryan Jones states, "In our 4th Annual event, bringing the Million Father March to the City of Compton is an exciting opportunity.  On-lookers will truly see the power of fathers moving as one, in support of their children's education.    Also attending the event will be a number of elected officials, school educators and administrators, faith-based organizations, county agencies, youth groups, sports teams and a host of other community organizations. In addition, urban superhero and youth advocate, Roger Tinsley a.k.a. 'Danger man', will be on-hand to greet attendees and take pictures. Phillip Jackson of The Black Star Project, founder of the Million Father March will be in attendance from Chicago, Illinois.   For additional updates and information regarding the Los Angeles Million Father March, visit streetpositive.com, or contact 1-888-865-7773. The event is free and open to the public.   Read More...   Join The DuSable Museum of African American History and The Black Star Project for Peace Talks An Educational Conference on Grief   Friday, September 28, 2012 8:30 am Corinthian Temple C.O.G.I.C. 4520 West Washington Chicago, Illinois 60624 For more information, please call 317.252.5249 Attend the 2012 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. College Fair Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:00am to 2:00pm UIC forum  725 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois Saturday University is one of the newest and most effective educational concepts in America for educating students of color.  It is family- and community-driven education at its best.  As many/most Black children in American schools are failing academically, the only way to successfully educate them is with the support and actions of their parents, families and communities. Register now for the free Chicago-area Saturday University beginning now.   We have 15 free Saturday Universities operating in and around Chicago and south suburbs. Please call 773.285.9600 to register your child for free academic enhancement or for more information about bringing the Saturday University to your community. We need teachers and tutors for our sites. Please call 773.285.9600 to volunteer.

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