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Page 3 Church in West Cobb Responds to Klan "Resurgence of Racism” says Hosea Williams J.B. Stoner and about 25 other Ku Klux KJansmen did not singe the spirit of the Macedonia Baptist Church in West Cobb County when they burned a 30-foot cross next to that predominantly black church on November 12. The church, whose congregation normally numbers 35 to 50, packed over 200 people in its doors on Saturday, November 26, for a three- hour prayer vigil held in response to the Klan rally. "We were here before they were there and we have no intention whatsoever of leaving,” said Leonard Broadnax, chairman of the church's board of deacons. "No terrorist group of any kind will bend us Cobb County NAACP President Terry Dodd said it is tragic that the Church had to gather in response to such an incident. "A racist act in West Cobb County is a threat to peace, justice and love anywhere in the Western world," he said. Dodd said he and other black leaders in Cobb plan to push for the establishment of a biracial council to explore racial activity in the county, which is only six percent black. According to black civil rights activist Hosea Williams, recent KKK activity in Cobb and Forsyth counties is part of a "resurgence of racism across the country." Williams said the problem ultimately is caused by an "economic crunch" brought on WENDY MORSE Members of the Macedonia Baptist Church congregation sing "We Shall Overcome" at a three-hour prayer vigil held to protest a Ku Klux Klan cross burning on a lawn next to the church. Twenty religious and civic organizations sponsored the service, which was held on Nov. 26, two weeks after the Klan rally. or will break us in any way-we are here to stay," Broadnax told the crowd. "Our message is for peace and harmony." Kelly Ramsey, a resident at the property on which the Klan demonstrated, said her family invited them there "to send a message" to Macedonia Baptist Church. She would not say what the message was. The Klan gathering on November 12 was attended by the Invisible Knights, a Marietta chapter, as well as small groups of other factions, including the True Knights, who were dressed in black fatigues and berets. Emotional speeches included calls for praise to God for bringing AIDS to kill gays and blacks and celebration for George Bush's election as president. working-class Americans by the Reagan administration. "The poor working class is catching hell, and poor whites take their vindictiveness out on the blacks," Williams said. "I think we've got to make an effort to bring these two elements (working-class blacks and whites) together and oppose the true exploiters. "Poor whites have never benefitted from racism. We must overcome judging any individual by the color of their skin and reach the height of judging individuals by the content of their character," said Williams. "God created everyone in this universe- including blacks and including gays." - Wendy Morse Ever-loving Deana Collins did it "One Mo' Time" when she hosted a private holiday party for over 60 AID Atlanta staff members and volunteers November 23rd. Collins, who is as irrepressible as she is generous, will kick off her PWA House Fund December 14th with a special party at her bar, Deana's One Mo' Time. John R. Howell To Be Honored With Martha Gaines Award John & Sally. Dan Poole Oil on Camvas, Courtesy of the Estate of John Howell The Lesbian/Gay Rights Chapter of the Georgia ACLU announced that John R. Howell will be posthumously awarded the Martha Gaines Award of Excellence during the chapter's annual awards reception December 21,1988. Also to be honored during the annual event are M ACGLO executive secretary Jeffrey Laymon, Atlanta attorney J. Patrick McCrary and DeKalb County Commissioner Sherry Sutton. The Martha Gaines Award is the chapter's most honored award, and is named for longtime Atlanta civil rights activist Martha Gaines. The annual award reception will be held at Frank's Place, 778 N. Highland Avenue at 7:30 pm. For information, call 521-2308. Need To Copy? it DASHBOARD Copies Etcetera h AUDIO Need To FAX? 'i HOLIDAY SALE 404-525-1908 Need full service printing? Copies Etcetera Open 10-6 Monday-Saturday 427 Moreland Ave. Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30307 404-525-3821 • • tt • J sS «• v X lUiiWl f-m i t m/ UIV1 W • W/ two 4" speakers $199-95 O $ AM/FM Stereo n jv W/two 4" speakers $139-95 . Car Alarm $159-95 V yj Sunroof (15" x 30") $169-95 ;}, A FREE INSTALLATION WITH THE PURCHASE OF \\ RADIO AND TWO SPEAKERS • 15)27 CHESHIRE BRIDGE ROAD (l (ACROSS FROM DEANA'S) * V* CALL: U7G-2277 4 (i Siyuotcvie “Parity cvitA rfncOie & PAyCtte, (fotouin (cneat&i t£e (yteunaur (Zaletuian) to kickoff Deana's PWA House Fund Wed., Dec. 14 “Tlti - /i^ACey 'Hicale fne&enfo special guests every Sunday night. Shows at 9:30 and 11pm. Never a Cover... DEANA'S ONE MO' TIME 1890 Cheshire Bridge Rd. Atlanta