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Page 2 Clark Atlanta University Panther November 9, 1990 Panel Urges Better Health By TO VIA NASH Contributing Writer Nutrition and behavior, drugs and chemical depen dency solutions, infant mortality, teenage pregnancy and stress management were among the topics discussed at the 31st District 1990 Com munity Health Forum held last week at the John F. Commun ity Center. With the theme “Striving For A Healthy Mind, Body, And Community,” the event was sponsored by the district office of State Rep. “Able” Mable Thomas, the More house School of Medicine and the National Blackwomen’s Health Project. “We need to save money and work on the front end. It cost less to educate a person in college for four years, than it does to house them in prison,” said Ms. Thomas. “I am glad to see a broad range of age groups here because this affects everyone.” Students from Clark Atlanta Universtiy, Emory, the Morehouse School of Medi cine, Morris Brown, and Spelman volunteered their day to set up the event and work several of the booths. “I got three hours of sleep last night. 1 can not believe I am here doing this,” said Stephanie Coleman of Clark Atlanta University. “1 am glad 1 came, it was worth it.” “We are about to do it,” said Ms. Thomas as she made her way up to the podium in an African print dress. During her tenure, she has made it possible for a rape victim’s history to be kept out of court. She has also made it so that emergency vehicles could administer help to accident victims, she said. “Prior to 1986, if a fire truck were the first to get to the scent of an accident, they could not touch the victim. We have turned that around now so that they are equipped with the proper license,” she said. Atlanta City Councilman and Clark Atlanta University instructor Dr. Jabari Simama said, “In an age where there is so much competition, it is important when two African American Representatives can come together to represent you. It is the importance of unity of mind, body, and soul.” “There are 31 million Americans without health insurance. This is a serious number. What are they going to do if they get sick? Insurance is important. The automotive industry spends more money on health insurance than they do raw materials such as steel,” Ms.Thomas stated. “We must get involved in politics from the cradle to the grave because regardless, we are affected by politics. 1 dont want to be a leader to an unconscious movement, therefore 1 get involved,” she said. The presentation of nutrition and behavior discussed wholistic health care and lifestyle changes. Nurodean and Lumumba Faiz, of Faiz Health Institute talked about the importance of proper eating habits. “We think we can not change or we are too old to change. That is not true,” said Lumumba Faiz. “Studies have shown that hypertension is a result of lifestyle. Before colonialization in Africa there was no hypertension. We knew what to eat.” She stated that the bad habits contributing to hyper tension are pork, fatty meats, overcooked foods, lack of fruits, lack of execise and too much smoking. “We live in what is called the stroke belt. More people in our area have more problems with heart disease than anywhere else in the United States,” stated Lumumba. Nurodean Fiaz’s definition of crazy is “when someone does the same thing and expects something different to happen, but keep on doing the same thing.” He applies this to people’s eating habits. “Refined sugar is a drug. Statistics have shown that the same cells that are attracted to cocaine are also attracted to sugar.” Nurodean stated that there is a power to change. People must start eating nutritous foods. "Men are dis appearing fas ter than the cracks on the sidewalk" Nancy Smalls, founder of the Maternal Substance Abuse Program, at Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, New York is a firm -supporter of acupuncture. She developed a six-week program that takes away the need to get high off cocaine. Ms. Small said “In the South Bronx, women have the most babies, the less money and the worst men. The program I developed deals with mothers and babies addicted to crack.’’Shestated that the acupuncture procedure involves the placement of four needles in the outer ear for 45 minutes.” There is no pain and no blood. 1 have done it myself,” said Ms. Smalls. She added, “In accordance with the Freedom of Informa tion Act, on the birth certifi cate, when a child is born addicted to a substance, a check is placed under compli cations. When information is reguested on a drug history that person is considered to have abused drugs for the rest of their life and they will not get the job. Men are disappearing faster than the cracks on the sidewalk. We must get our acts together.” De Borah Razer of the Wood Health Institute stated that milk is the worst thing for the African American to consume. “It contains too much protein for our bodies to digest. Therefore it gives us prob lems,” she said. “What you see in the mirror is a direct reflection of your lifestyle,” she said. “You should become aware of your body and how it functions. It is time to stop blaming others and become responsible.” Y)u’re smart enough to write about Alice Walker’s use of African storytelling traditions. And you’re still smoking? U.S. Department of Health & Human Services New Rap Album Focuses On Politics BY A VICE MARSHALL Contributing Writer “Fm Black and I’m Proud,” is the message that “Intelligent Hoodlum” brings from the past to progress into the future. Intelligent Hoodlum is a rising star in the rap music industry. Percy Chapman, his real name, was also known as “Tragedy the Rebel” before he was incarcerated. “Rebel was a gangster,” he said. Before his first birthday, his father died of drug-related kidney problems at age 18. Growing up as a child in Queensbridge, N.Y., he was in trouble with drugs and crime. He started his career at age 13, under the name of MC Jade. At age 14, he was imprisoned at the Spofford Detention Center for robbery. Imprisonment served as the crucible for the transformed “Intelligent Hoodlum.” He said that an “Intelligent Hoodlum” is someone who has come out of situations or avoided them. “Intelligent relates to the present and Hoodlum relates to the past, he said. Anyone can be an Intelligent Hoodlum.” His debut album, “Black and Proud,” is about the politics of our nation and his personal life. He also gives recognition to Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Rev. Minister Louis Farrakhan in his music. According to the Intelligent Hoodlum, his lyrics come from the heart and refer to everyday situations. He reads to keep himself abreast with African American History. “The more I read, the more my eyes are open,” he stated. We learn that we are victims of crime on a worldwide basis.” In addition, he emphasized that we are stripped of our language, heritage and culture. “Until we can address the condition of reprogramming and constructing history, we can not identify ourselves as a people,” he said. Intelligent Hoodlum cited that rap is a universal type of language and it is here to stay. He uses it as a form of expression. His advice to young rappers is “to keep striving and do not give up on your hopes and dreams.” Jury Convicts Former Staff Member Continued From Page 1 recruiting $500,000 in grants, denied knowing anything about the falsified claims and said that she did not receive any money. The Smith’s had some strong character witnesses including former Atlantan and now New York Police Commissioner Lee Brown; Atlanta Police Chief Eldrin Bell; Fulton County District Attorney Lewis Slaton; and state Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Cooper. Defense attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. said the government never proved that Ms. Smith received “one penny” illegally, and any impropriety could have been solved through a federal audit, not criminal charges. On the other hand, Weinstein disagreed. He said, “When people commit crimes, a simple accounting adjustment is not enough.” The grants were intended to fund research on drunken driving, first offender intervention projects and career development programs for police executives. State and local, as well as, federal funds were involved. (Some of the information for this article was taken from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Perm & Relaxer Touch-Up Sale! 25 Reg. $35* Soft waves, full body or glamorous curls, just for you! Sale price includes shampoo and hair conditioner. Haircut and blowdry style extra. Sale ends Dec. 1,1990 'Long, thick or curly hair and Designer Perm Wraps extra No Appointments • Just Walk In ^.HAIR .•c, ‘