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Vol. XXXII, No. 8 AN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTION APRIL 11,1980 Spring Arts F estival

To Be A Pippin of Jazz, ; Symphony And Song

BY JOYCE N. CALDWELL with the Jazz Forum of Atlanta is Fuller, editor and publisher of Panther Staff Writer conducting a jazz film entitled, New World; Alice Lovelace, Attention everyone, for the “Passing Through,” at Colony creative writer and Bronze Eighth Annual Spring Arts Fes­ Square. Jubilee Awards winner; and tival is steadily approaching. Terry Cobb, WCLK Station shirley Franklin, an arts ad- "There will be something for Manager, is proud to ministrator. Each panelist will everyone’s tastes and interests,” acknowledge WCLK’s First An­ discuss writing from his or her said Dr. Florence Robinson, nual Communications of view. Director of the Music Conference. Five workshops A Creative Competition Ses­ Department and Humanities pertaining to news, sales, sion is scheduled during the Division at Clark College. management, public affairs, and workshop. This segment of the Workshops, jazz forums, and promotions are scheduled dur­ workshop is open to high school concerts are just some of the ac­ ing the conference. Professional students and college students. tivities scheduled during the fes­ media people throughout This session will include tival for your enjoyment as well Atlanta will highlight the dis­ competition in drama of one act as educational experiences. All cussions. plays, short stories, poetry, and departments at Clark College Clark College's English essay. have contributed in someway to Department jointly with Emory Dr. Sylvia Utterback, Religion the completion of this festival. University will sponsor the . instructor, will give a lecture, "It will be a very full six weeks. Writer's Workshop. James “Living Poetically,” showing the The festival has expanded Baldwin, writer and social critic, relationship between life, greatly,” said Dr. Robinson. Its will begin the opening session, religion, and art. She will attempt completion wasthe end of April, which is scheduled March 21. A to indicate ways a non-artistic panel discussion entitled “In­ but now it lasts through May. person can live poetically. One of several Clark College senior’s artwork being exhibited in sight to the Humanities through Following are the events that the Marquis L. Harris Library. (Photo by Dennis D. Burns) will occur at the festival, which is Literature,” will take place. Continued on page 12 scheduled March 23 through Panelists participating are Hoyt May 4 at Clark College. The Clark College Symphony Band will perform at the vivian Wilson Henderson Gym, 6 p.m. Cable Atlanta To Provide 95 Channels on March 23. A faculty recital is scheduled for March 27, at 6 p.m. Clark College Senior Art Exhibit, is significant to the Art And Involve Community Programming Department, because of the students' eagerness to share their creative experiences with give Atlanta communities the It will include community and gymnastics, NCAA basketball, the Clark College family and BY SHERRY JONES chance to get involved in com­ public access programming, swim meets, and yacht racing. 'community. The display will in­ Panther Entertainment Editor munity programming and public high school sporting events, The Madison Square Garden clude paintings, sculpture, crafts, and access shows. opinions from area residents, Network covers NHL hockey, prints, and photographs done by BENJAMIN LUMPKIN "Cable Atlanta will provide 95 government and educational wrestling, track, NBA basketball, seniors such as Floyd Atkins, Panther Feature Editor channels to various homes and channels. pro boxing, tennis, dog and Deborah Colling, Ronald Young, It will be the most com­ institutions,” explained Haynes, All of Atlanta’s television horse shows. and Patricia Jones. View this dis­ prehensive cable system found "Fifty-four channels will be for stations will be included in the Ted Turner's brainchild, play scheduled for the month of anywhere in the world, an home subscribers and 41 home subscriber network. In ad­ "Cable News Network, (CNN) April. alternative to what we are seeing institutional channels to be used dition, there will be three “super scheduled to began broad­ WCLK will boost their Sixth on commercial television, ac­ by the police and fire stations” from San Francisco, casting in June, will provide 24 Annual Birthday Celebration cording to John Haynes, one of departments, schools, hospitals and New York. hours of up to date news with with a week long celebration of the five panelists who discussed and the like.” Other features will provide featu res, sports, on the spot news events. Open House (April 7) the topic, “Cable Television in Cable Atlanta will give Atlan­ instructive, commercial free and - - “everything to inform and extends an invitation to the Atlanta: The Possibilities,” tans a broader viewing choice for violence free children program­ give you news wh ile its news, and public to come and view the March 11 in Room 201 of the the same price many systems are ming, all news channels, a black not history," according to a facilities of the Mass Com­ McPheetus - Dennis Building at charging for 11 to 35 channels. entertainment channel, all sports video presentation by CNN munications department, in­ Clark College. For $8.50 a month, subscribers channels, old movie channels, panelist, Susan Korn’. cluding WCLK. For your en­ Haynes told an audienceof ap­ will have access to 54 channels of weather and other information. Four channels will provide pay joyment, a jazz concert is to be proximately 60, that the new full service cable television. The Entertainment and Sports TV service. Included will be held in behalf of WCLK. cable system which will start in Ten channels will be provided Programming Network (ESPN) current feature films and foreign Proceeds from this concert will about two months, is interested for individuals desiring to be on and the Madison Square Garden language programming. go to the station. in people using television television (with worthwhile mes­ Sports Network will carry Premium service will be A film forum is scheduled to instead of television using sages) and those wanting new exclusive sports broadcasting at available to Atlanta cable show the relationship between people. sources of information and no additional charge. television subscribers for an ad- jazz and musicians. That The new cable system, to be On a da ily basis, ESPN will offer opinions about their com­ Continued on page 12 evening, WCLK in conjunction completed by February 1984,will munity. 24 hours of sports. It includes Page 2 The Panther April 11,1980

her sorority is a cheerleader and alone did I attack the EDITORIAL COMMENT... she would have been more than cheerleaders. willing to quote our plight to her. All I wanted to do was get to The First Amendment If the reporter could not have the bottom of your inac­ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment ofreligion or prohibiting tbe free contacted this young , there tiveness and get the bare facts exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech orofthepressorthe right ofthe people. .. are eight other cheerleaders in the open. I am notconcerned who lived between the courts with the issue on a personal and the dorms who she could AN OPEN LETTER TO THE Dear Panther Staff: With time permitting, I’d like to level but rather as sports have spoken with. CHAPPERALS Congratulations on being see another insert, perhaps For the last five years Clark editor, for it is my duty to get to Dear UNCF Contributors: selected a winner in the Georgia focusing on baseball and College has had the Number the bottom of it. You are to be commended for Collegiate Press Association women’s sports at Clark or the One Cheering Squad. During Again, 1 notice you accused the superb BENEFIT CONCERT Newspaper Contest. The Center. There these years Clark Cheerleaders me of saying that you received which you provided on March College Panther was awarded are no limitations. have received no financial as­ three new uniforms this 19, 1980, at Clark College in the third place in the category of With Ms. Byrd’s innovative sistance from the athletic season. If you would consult interest of the United Negro Best Campus Community ideas and willingness to "get the department. We also do not the March 10 issue, you will see College Fund. Service; Editorial Excellence and news” and “print it”, sportswill receive meal cards. As members that I said you “changed” It is rare, indeed, that a group all of us here at Clark College are definitely be a highlight of the of Clark's Cheering Squad we uniforms — there is a which is in great demand would very proud of your ac­ Panther,’if it already isn’t. have to furnish the needed difference. sacrifice its time and talents to complishments. extras that go with our uniforms I also agree that the promote the educational ad­ Your decision to give your Sincerely, like; shoes, socks and shirts. cheerleaders are due coverage vancement of so many young time and talent was a wise and Charles Anderson There are cheerleaders at on the sports pages. This is men and women. Echoes from generous investment, both for Daytona Times Staff Writer Clark, because we are dedicated basically why I tried several many who attended the affair you as an individual seeking Clarkites, we enjoy cheering, times to get an article on the attest to the fact that it was higher goals through education, Dear Mr. Anderson: and we have a lot of school spirit, cheerleaders at the beginning superb in every sense of the and for Clark College as an We are glad that you enjoyed which a lot of Ciarkites lack. We of the year. And by the way, word. The monetary receiptswill institution of higher education the insert and hope that this is are devoted to both football and this time I did consult my certainly go a long way in help­ seeking to provide education for an indication of intensive basketball season despite what soror, only she was an ivy ing us to reach our 1980goal, and future roles in our society. sports coverage for future anybody says. During the foot­ then. for this we are grateful. Again, congratulations on PANTHER issues. ball season, Clark Cheerleaders I also approached Ms. Thank you, Mr. Horace Henry, your achievement and best are left on their own to practice, Conner, but I guess it didn’t the conductor, and each and wishes for continued success. but once the season change we matter to you what went on in every member of this dis­ Dear Sports Editor: are required to have a sponsor the paper. If you were so ap­ tinguished group. Sincerely, At the beginning of the 1979- present. This is a frustrating time palled at not getting coverage, May you continue to Gloria Scott 1980 school year there were for us, because we want to prac­ you too have the right to remember others on your road Vice President fifteen devoted cheerleaders, tice, but due to our sponsor’s criticize me. to national acclaim. devoted more than Webster’s lack of responsibilities and I hope that all your problems Commendably yours, definition of a cheerleader. priorities we have to cancel prac­ will be solved and that you THE UNCF STEERING COM­ Disillusionment set in as the Dear Panther Editors, tice and miss out on road trips. now understand my reasons MITTEE season went on. Why? because at It was a pleasant surprise to In 1975-1976, Clark for the editorial. I am pleased C.D. Gillespie, Chairman Clark, cheerleaders are taken for pick up a Panther and find an Cheerleaders were presented that you responded - for this insert full of extra sports granted. One, we are expected was the ultimate goal of the to be at last minute pep rallies, with new white uniforms. This Dear Mesdames Lewis and coverage like never before. The year in January we were article. two, the sponsor is never around Jones: content of coverage and layout presented with new black Sincerely when needed, and three, fans Please accept my was excellent. uniforms. In no way did we Veverly Y. Byrd are non-supportive, critical and congratulations for the awards «The insert idea was a good one receive three new uniforms dur­ Panther Sports Editor they on ly show their enthusiasm received by The Panther in this by Veverly Byrd, sports editor. In ing this year’s basketball season. year's Georgia College Press As­ previous years, ex-editors (not when the school plays The red uniforms that we wore Dear Editor, sociation competition. I ap­ the sports editors) took a Morehouse or Morris Brown. for a short time have been at My name is Kevin C. Frederick preciate the efforts you and your conservative stance on sports The question that comes to Clark for more than ten years. and I am currently incarcerated staff have put into making the coverage. They would barely mind is why was the first article Clark Cheereaders have en­ at the London Correctional Panther the outstanding allow room for one page. (Cheerleaders Are No Leaders) dured many things. It’s just a Institution in London, Ohio. I publication it is. I would like to commend the written without the facts? The shame, for some unknown would greatly appreciate it if you Let's go for first next year. Panther staff and Ms. Byrd for a sports editor is supposed to have reason, we are always left out of could place this request in your brilliant effort and display in some facts not assumed in­ the sport section of the college newspaper in hopes that Sincerely yours, covering the Southern formation when writing an newspaper, and we are sup­ some of yourstudentswould like Charles R. Stephens Intercollegiate Athletic editorial. The sad thing about posed to be a contributing asset to correspond with me . Vice President for Development Conference (SIAC) Tournament. this editor is that one member of to the athlete’s victories. We are I am 23 years old, 5 feet 10 in­ excluded from the yearbook, ches tall, and weight 175 lbs. I what is the reason for this? This have been at London for over a year we did not go on any year. I am very lonely and would Basketball road trips, but we like very much to meet some expected to go on last minute college people through corres­ trips. Clark cheerleaders are pondence. tired of the fans and our spon­ sor's non-supportive attitude. Thank you very much, We might have continued the The PANTHER is published twice monthly by the students at Clark College Kevin C. Frederick No. 155-444 season, but with constant fric­ P. O. Box 69 tion, with our sponsor, we London, Ohio 93140 retired from cheering with not Editore...... Marcia E. Jones regrets. Lillie M. Lewis Dear Editor: Dear Cheerleaders: Don’t you think that it is a News Editor...... Michael H. Cottman First of all, you ask why this ridiculous shame that the Clark article was written without Feature Editor...... Beqjamin S. Lumpkin College Chapter of the NAACP facts. In journalism, an cannot maintain an annual Entertainment I^ditor...... ,, Sherry Jones editorial is an expression of membership of at least 250 opinion on some issue. I do not Sports Editor...... Veverly Y. Byrd people at a predominantly black need facts to express my institution which has an opinion and you may consult Photography Editor...... Tyrann Patterson enrollment of approximately 2,- any professional journalist to 000 students? Copy Editor...... Katrina Jones verify this position. I guess some of usdid not learn Secondly, you say that it is our black history well or else we Business Manager. “sad”thatlhave a sororon the have seemingly forgotten the Vacuity Ad visore... squad and did not consult her. very significant role that the This is true, it is not a matter NAACP played in the early which concerns me and my struggle for black equality in soror, or me and the America. All articles, poetry, photographs and other contributions to the newspaper may be dropped cheerleaders - but that of the If that is the case, then let me off at our offices in Thayer Hall. cheerleaders and the public’s share with you information Address all correspondence to: PANTHER Newspaper, Box 154, Clark College, Atlanta, rightto know what is going on. Ga. 30314. For this reason and this reason Continued on page 12 Page 3 The Panther April 11, 1980 Street Vendor Harassed By Police; Business Remains Fruitful

BY BEVERLY A. QUARLES Fred was told that he must sell many people and everybody has Panther Staff Writer his merchandise from the front their own distinct character.” “If there is such a thing as the of thetruck. He contends, he was “Not going to college and be­ American dream I have found undaunted by police ing around a college has been a it.” That’s the feeling of the harassment, and continued good experience. I enjoy wat­ Atlanta University Center’s business as usual. ching young freshman, boys and (AUC) popular street vendor, “It really could have hurt girls develop into fine young affectionately known by most business too; people like to see ladies and men,” said Fred. students as Fred. (Fareed Abu certain things before buying. My Fred continues, the main fac­ Haqqi Jihad) partner and I got together and tors that have assisted in the Fred, has been a street vendor turned the negative law into a enhancement of his business, is in the AUC for five years. He says, positive one. We simply, put the the AUC student body and ad­ that working for himself and goods that people needed tosee ministrators. And he says, “All providing service for the others, in the front of the truck,” he praise is due to Allah.” particularly the AUC, is the best contends. "I don’t know how long I will livelihood he could have. Fred says, he really enjoys be here, but thanks to AUC “I have had many good jobs working in theAUC. It is just like things are great,” he said. before, but this is the best one being in a library. You meet so yet, says Fred. “I work for myself and it prevents me from having a welfare mentality, thinking I can get something for nothing.” “It’s just like being in a library ... Fred says, what inspired him to become a vendor was seeing a You meet so many people and everybody Muslim selling pastries. “I thought it would be good to give more of a variety and supply has their own distinct character.” the pure necessities as well,” he explained. -Fareed Abu Haggi Jihad "The first day of business I sold out of sodas and students began to request certain items and I soon had regular customers.” Fred continues, “It is important Ross And White Finish First; to be consistent, reliable and gain good rapport with cus­ tomers.” Debate Team Takes Second Jihad (Fred) has been a street vendor in the AUC for the past five Even though business has years. (Photo by Tyraun Patterson) been good for Fred, he recently encountered police harassment. BY JOAN SMITH The debate team consists of Fred says, he was told that he Panther Staff Writer the following members: Harold could no longer sell goods from While most of the students and Blake, Junior; Lorenza Butler, SDX Initiates 24 Students the back of his truck. After a few faculty at Clark College were en­ Junior; Cheryl Delco, Freshman; complaints from college ad­ joying their Spring break,Clark’s Sheila Harris, Sophomore; Lydia BY BENJAMIN S. LUMPKIN One of the many professional ministrators to enforce a debate team traveled to the Pearman, Sophomore; Clyde Panther Feature Editor journalist in attendance was technical law, very similar to the Texas Southern Tournament in Robertson, Junior; Monty Ross, An outstanding fraternity Warren K. Agee, co-writer of one that prohibits people from Houston (March 6-8) to compete Senior; Derek Spa rd ley , known throughout the country “Introduction To Mass Com­ expectorating on the sidewalk. in debate competition. Freshman; Jerome Walker, was recently chartered at Clark munications,” the text used at Junior; and Yolanda White, College. It will not hold smokers, Clark. Freshman. will not have any interest clubs The new SPJ - SDX members Out of thirteen schools, in­ and will definitely not step in the had nothing but warm thoughts cluding Howard University, Greek show, or anywhere else. after being initiated and could Clark placed seconfl. It will be a great stepping stone only look ahead to a bright Individual awards are as for many Atlanta University future for the newly chartered follows: Monty Ross received 1st Center journalists who will one organization. place for Poetry interpretation, day become professionals in the "I am very proud to be a 2nd place for Prose, and 2nd field of journalism. charter member of this place for Storytelling. Yolanda At 8:40 p.m., March 15, The organization, and being asenior. White received a 1st place award Society of Professional I plan to help start this for Prose interpretation and 2nd Journalists, Sigma Delta (SPJ - organization on a firm foun­ for Poetry interpretation. Also SDX) initiated 24 students and 2 dation,” said Judith Williams. placing was Cheryl Delco. She instructors into its fraternity. Some members saw it as a received 3rd place for After Soon afterwhich the official reflection of Clark’s progressive Dinner Speaking. Clyde charter was presented to Clark’s Mass Communications Robertson was a Finalist for Im­ SPJ SDX President Adele Department. promptu Speaking and Lorenza Newson making Clark College “I think it is a continuation of Butler was a Finalist for Oratory. the 168th compus chapter and the Mass communications Harold Blake was a Finalist in the fourth chapter chartered on program at Clark,” said Keith Oratory and Poetry a black college campus of the Harriston, “It proves that the interpretation. prestigious journalism fraternity. MassCojmunicationsprogram at Debate Teams included The initiation ceremony, Clark can only go forward.” Cheryl Delco an d Derek which took place at the Admiral The new fraternity had been Spradley who placed 3rd. Other Benbow Inn on Spring Stree, had the Atlanta University Center participants included: Sheila SPJ - SDX National President - Press Club siryce last November Harris, Jerome Walker, and Lydia Elect, Howard Graves as under advisors William Ransom, Pearman. initiation officer. He is Bureau Osker Spicer and James McJun­ Forensic head coaches are Chief of the Associated Press, in kins. Spicer and McJunkins were Sherry Collier - Debate; Victoria Portland, Ore. initiated into the fraternity as Sulton - Oratory; Joan Lewis, Graves was also the guest professional members and ad­ Carol Mitchell - Oral speaker and his topic for the visors of the Clark College interpretation; and Amaryliss M. evening was “The Press and the Chapter. Ransom was already a Hawk, Director of Forensics. First Amendment.” professional member for some time. SPJ SDX has 183 profes­ Left: Freshman Yolanda White portrays Miss Jane Pittman as she sional chapters with one in orates for special guests at Wentworth Bowen’s reception. Atlanta. (Photo by Dennis Burns) Continued on page 12 Page 4 The Panther April 11, 1980 Black Women's Image Depicted However, he does provide for Janie is now a widow with BY BEVERLY A. QUARLES However, this hope was soon pure happiness through two Janie and buys her the material many assets, including property. Panther Staff Writer shattered after her daughter was unloved marriages. Nanny things that most black women in With many experiences and still “Their Eyes Were Watching raped by a local white arranges the first marriage to an the turn of the century only a very beautiful, energetic Cod.” by Zora Neale Hurston isa schoolteacher. Her daughter, older farmer, who has 60 acres. dream about. But in doing so, he woman. She now meets and novel that black women of all then, gave birth to Janie and ran Nanny arranges this marriage, keeps her from becoming the marries a third guy, who is ages can enjoy. It illustrates the away from the predominantly because she feels that Logan social being that she wanted to younger and has, very little to role of a black woman in various black town in Eastonville, Killicks a self made guy can be, and allows her to have no offer as far as material wealth. stages of her life, ending with Florida, leaving the child in Nan­ provide Janie with the emotional part in any decisions being They move away to Tampa, one main goal accomplished to ny’s care. It is through Janie that security that is needed in this life made. Florida leaving many floating know love and be free in love as a Nanny feels her dream may still and it would release her of the pressure of having to worry In the community Janie is only rumors behind that he will only black woman. be fulfilled. known as “de mayor’s wife.” Joe use her for personal gains and This book was first published, Janie is raised in a white en­ about if the girl will be taken care Starks fulfills Nanny's dream in leave her with a broken heart. shortly after the Harlem Renais­ vironment and does not realize of. the sense of security, but stifles However, the negative rumors sance, the date most often given she is black, until she is six years However, this marriage does turn out to be only a falsity. Tea is 1937. The book also gives you old, because Nanny works for not work, because Killicks is such Janie's growth and makes her Cake is the man that can tickle the feeling of the Southern rural and lives with a white family. a un-romantic creature and only very unhappy. her fancy in every way. He setting, because of it’s dialect When Janie begins to develop being provided for is a bit less He says, "Someone has to touches her life with a pure love and folkloric materials. into a young woman, Nanny than Janie wishes to settle for. think for women, children, and fulfills her ture quest for Janie the main character in this attempts to set a life plan for her Janie meets a more romantic, chickens and cows.” However, happiness. novel, exemplifies the epitome and educate her on what life is industrious guy Joe Starks that after a few years of marriage, she is released from distorted hopes of the black woman. really like in a cold white society. proves to be a dangerously, Continued on page 12 Janie is raised by her Nanny says, “Honey, de white possessive male chauvinist after and dreams hersecond husband grandmother, Nanny, an ex­ man is de ruler of everything as the wedding is over. dies of a kidney ailment. slave who suffered many of the fur as an been able tuh find out.. abuses common to black women . de white man throw down de during the post-slavery era. Like load and tell de nigger man tuh Ferguson Stays Ahead too many black women she pick it up because he have to, but received vindictive treatment at he don’t tote it. He hand it to his BY SHERRY JONES more into music compared to whirlwind force” in music since the hands of the white man and womanfolks. De nigger woman Panther Entertainment Editor years ago,” stated the recording the age of nine, when he first had to take a job that only con­ is the mule uh de world so fur as Maynard Ferguson, the artist. “They have a variety of decided to be a musician. At age sisted of hard, physical labor. an can see." Columbia recording artist musical interests and that’s 13, Ferguson was playing in a Nanny isa woman who was not The image of the black woman behind the production of the good.” band and at 15, he formed his fortunate enough to receive a as the mule of the world musical theme for the Oscar win­ Maynard Ferguson’s interest own orchestra. formal education, but always had becomes a metaphor for the ning movie, "Rocky”, recently for music started when he was at Nicknames ‘‘The Fox,” a dream of becoming a school roles Janie disowns in her search rocked the stage of the North an early age. Born outside of Mavnard Ferguson proved that teacher. And lived with the hope for self fulfillment and the belief Druid Hills High School Montreal, Quebec, at the age of his love for music and his that her daughter would some­ that the book implicitly argues. Gymnasium. four, he started studying experience in it, is rewarding. day fulfill this dream. Jan ie ho Ids on to her search for Ferguson, in sticking to his and violin. Five years later, he For three consecutive years philosophy of staying “one-step enrolled at the French (1950-52) he won the down beat Students- ahead of the young,” conveyed Conservatory of Music. poll “hands down.” his love for music during the While at the conservatory, he He achieved commercial concert. studied all the reed and brass success with “My Jazz Band” and Think Jazz! Featuring such selections as instruments. “My instruments in 1959 he came in second place the “Theme from Star Wars,” were my toys,” stated Ferguson. in the Down Beat Reader's poll. BY CHRISTINE WILLIAMS “If they hearusonceortwice,l “Chameleon,” and the "Theme The artist had been “a Panther Staff Writer guarantee they’ll be willing to from Battlestar Galactia,” James Patterson, director of come back,” said Walker. Ferguson aroused the audience the Clark College Jazz Orchestra The orchestra went through a as he played his two oc­ Spring Fever... and music instructor, said that transition said Thomason. It was taves past high-C. only a small percentage of Clark called the Clark College Jazz The real excitement was yet to students attend the jazz orches­ Band under the direction of Joe come. His final selection, the full BY JOYCE N. CALDWELL Of course, Atlanta is a city of tra concerts and have a poor Jennings. Band members were length version of “Rocky Panther Reporter understanding of what jazz really more professional, and many 11" sent the audience (both fine culture. Try visiting Atlant's is. had degrees in music. teenagers and adults) soaring to Sunshine, warmth, and relax­ Memorial Arts Center or the “I don’t think they know what The band played contem­ their feet, applauding him con­ ing weather encourage one to Callanwolde Cultural Arts jazz is,” said Patterson. Many porary jazz, and some of the tinuously. take advantage of Atlanta’s Center for fine quality and a students know only of two styles favorite tunes were “Well you One is inclined to get a entertainment side. variety of moods. Enjoy the of music,” he explained, a black needn’t" and "Lady Bird.” different impression of the on­ The Omni International has a Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s andawhitestyle.and ifthemusic According to Patterson, the stage Maynard Ferguson and the variety of shops and stores from performance at 8 p.m., at the isn’t rhythmic or funky they emotional energy is more radiat­ off stage Maynard Ferguson. the Omni Six, a movie theater, Atlanta Memorial Arts Center, don't care about it.” ing than before. The technical Dressed in blue jeans and Mimi's, a conservative lounge March 20-22. Patterson said that the orches­ knowledge, then, was better, surrounded by psychedelic and and restaurant, to baskin and Sunny afternoons may be tra playedonly purejazzandthat said Thomason. strobe lights, he appears to be Robin’s Ice Cream Parlor, the ice spent visiting some of Atlanta’s students could only relate to the The orchestra has done just another rock artist in skating rink, and the Omni leading shopping malls. Lenox Coliseum. You may also seek Earth, Wind and Fire styles of concerts with Jimmy Owens, concert. But sitting behind a Square, Greenbriar Mall, music which is of a poor jazz Dexter Gordon and have conference table, he’s a man cozy little gift shops suitable for Cumberland Mall', and Colony style. performed in all of Atlanta’s Free highly concerned about musical expensive taste. Square sell quality merchandise Because students don't know Jazz Festivals. They have also education. and have a selection of stores the real definition of jazz they performed live on WCLK. “The greatest thing America If you like a cool breeze, the and prices. Stores you may see attend the concerts expecting to The orchestra’s future plans has done today, is the uplifting of Peachtree Plaza Center is the include: Hahn’s Shoes, Rich’s, hear a funky, jazz-rock sound, include performing in the up­ the education of music,” said place for you. With its abstract The Limited, Singer’s Sewing and become disappointed when coming Spring Arts Festival. They Ferguson during a press party a' waterfalls, the breeze it dis- Store, Merry-Go-Round, David­ they hear the real thing, he said. are presently recording an the CBS Atlanta Branch Head­ sim¡nates gives you a sense of son’s, leather goods stores, and The style of jazz that they play and may appear in a quarters earlier that day. relief, their pina coladas will movie theaters. soothe your mind as well as your is of the Duke Ellington, Dizzy movie with Dizzy Gillespie. “The young people today are Take advantage of warm, Gillespie, Jimmy Owens and taste. pleasant weather and get to New York styles. The orchestra know Atlanta’s Entertainment has been performing for ap­ Piedmont Park, the talk of the side. These places may be easily proximately four years, and The world turns on a mysterious axis town, is a fantastic place which reached by taking a MARTA bus perform four concerts a year at Each revolution represents a cycle of change. promotes leisure to all of you Rail System. Call MARTA for Clark. The cycle of change is an inner force who feel that the park is a sure transit details. Charles Thomason, drummer Connected to the source of our future. way of relaxing. Ocassionally of the orchestra and Bruce The source of our future manifests from organizations will site Piedmont Walker, bass player said that low Our present thoughts of today. Park as the central location for a United attendance at concerts is Because prosperity is pure for he who having festivals such as Atlanta’s because of poor publicity, along Thinks it in his mind and believes it in Jazz Festival, held here last Wây with the fact that students cannot His heart. Spring. You may roller skate dance or snap theirfingerstothe BRUCE HEARD (today's fad), bike ride, picnic, service music. study, or just enjoy the fresh air. Page 5 The Panther April 11, 1980

I’ve been around the world I know it’s all the way live But I ain’t never seen High On Black Art Nothing as freaky As the government’s jive Concerned about war;Why should he care? BY BRENDA J. CATES The photograph that makes a Smith, “is one of the greatest With all these niggers Panther Staff Writer distinct impression is “The Boss,” challenges in photography In America to spare. “The Black Photographer," an taken in 1932. It is a photograph because of its requirement of From the beginning of this country exhibition of 150 photographers, of a black woman who seems concentration and its endless From the very first beat covers a span of 70 years. The strong as a bull. She wears a rag scope.” A photo-essay tells a He ain't never given a damn photographs were selected by tied over her head, a long apron complete story with About the black man’s throat. the editors of Black with pockets all around it, just photog raphs. But why should he Photographer Annual, a major like grandma use to wear. Her His “Birth Series” displayed in When we can’t even photography magazine. P. H. strong, but stern facial expres­ the exhibit were photographed Catch our own slack? Polk, James Van DerZee, Moneta sion indicates that she is in com­ in 1976. It shows the actual child We just came out of slavery Sleet, Jr., and Bueford Smith plete control. She is Polk’s birth procedures in four shots. But we are headed right back were prominent black version of the proud black Moneta Sleet, Jr.,’s, “Billy When it comes to style we spend all photographers whose works woman. Holiday" photograph, tells a sad The cash. were displayed in the exhibit. Polk’s works are attached to story of the female jazz singer When it comes to play in; The moderated pioneer work Tuskegee I nstitute, where he has who died of an overdose of We talk all the trash. of Van DerZee in Harlem, Polk in served as official photographer drugs. The portrait shows her But when it comes to voting Alabama and the late Addison N. for more than 40 years. looking away into another And doing something right Scurlock in Washington is well ‘‘I think the young world. By golly, gee wiz represented by prints dating photographers have a Her hands grasping the sides Not a Negro in sight. from 1980 through the early magnificent opportunity to use of her face and her arms filled It might sound funny 1940’s. photography as an educational with tracks from needles she has But our ignorance is in Van DerZee, who is 94 years tooland I would like toseemore used in the past. The tracks The majority. old, had numerous pictures of them going in that direction looked I ike brown spots left from Do you truly think exhibited, butthe onethatstood said Polk. a skin disease that hadjust clear­ You’re an accepted minority? out the most was the “Couple in Beuford Smith, a New York ing up. According to the tour We need to find our purpose Racoon Coats.” The photo journalist is well known guide at the exhibition, she was And Create an identity photographs were taken in New for his “photo-essays.” under the influence when she Or it ain’t York City during 1932, showing “The. photo -essay,” said took the picture. Going to be no the couple stepping out of an Black people in the early model sedan that looks as Sickle Cell— Twenty-first Century. rich as the racoon coats BRUCE HEARD themselves. P. H. Polk, an 81-year-old man- who never finished high school, A Silent Killer shoots mainly portraits. Grady Spurned He has photographed famous BY ANGELA ESANNASON do notfunction properly and this people like Martin Luther King, Panther Staff Writer causes pain and illness in a Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, Will and patient. islators Rogers, Henry Ford and RACHELLE WASHINGTON One out of every 10 black by Leg Tuskegee’s most famous citizen, Panther Reporter Americans has sickle cell trait, BY JAKI BUCKLEY George Washington Carver. It is a silent black killer. Not and one out of every 400 black in the state would receive no Panther Reporter many people know they have it Americans hassickle cell anemia, relief from state funds. “Babes In because most people do not get according to statistics from the When Rep.-Thomas Murphy, Currently, Grady Hospital is tested. foundation. D-B remen, Speaker of the House subsidized by Fulton and DeKalb Sickle Cell Anemia, a Having the trait is notthe same of Representatives, slammed his Countiesto atuneof$25million. Toyland” hereditary blood disease is aS having the disease. A person gavel recently, it marked the Rep. Wilson, known for his anti found in people whose ancestors with the trait does not have the final and fortieth day of the Atlanta legislation, believes it BY SHERRY JONES came from Africa such as Blacks, sickle cells in the bloodstream. A Georgia General Assembly. should remain that way. Panther Arabs, Egyptians, Turks, Greeks, person with the disease has sic­ Many observers noted that But, when Health and Ecology Entertainment Editor Italians (Sicilians mostly), kle cells in the bloodstream. again Atlanta received less than chairperson, Sidney Marcus, D- THE BABES IN TOYLAND will Asiatics Indians, and Iranians. There is no cure as yet for sic­ favorable treatment from the Atlanta, received an opportunity answer the question, “Can Since its founding in 1971, the kle cell anemia. People who have state legislators. to tag a floor substitute onto nursery rhyme characters and Sickle Cell Foundation of the disease have severe pain (like They refused to increase the another hospital bill, things giant toys really come alive?” on Georgia, Inc., has been trying to a bad tooth ache) from time to hotel-motel tax or the mixed began to look bright again for April 9th throughApril 13th. educate the public on what Sic­ time and the disease also drink tax, which would have teaching hospitals. “The show for all ages, "THE kle Cell is. The foundation has shortens some people’s lives ultimately expanded Atlanta’s The new bill provided $836,000 BABES IN TOYLAND” musical sponsored many fundraising ac­ while in some cases some people tax base. for the ailing Grady Hospital, extravaganza will be presented tivities as well as several live satisfying lives said Dr. They refused to legalize pari- along with smaller amounts to at the Atlanta Civic Center by educational seminars on sickle Charles Whitten, Wayne State mutual betting, although voters other training hospitals in the Theatre of the Stars. cell. University School of Medicine. approved of such a measure 2-1. state. The characters of Victor Currently, Clark College's There are different symptoms And, no funds were provided Wilson and his supporters Herbert's classic TOYLAND will Public Relations Campaign class of sickle cell anemia. Some for Fulton’s Juvenile Detention contended that these hospitals join one of America’s singing, instructed by Mrs. Jan Meadows patients may get pale, tired, short program or the Alcoholic 'should remain the responsibility swinging sensations, THE BABES. is assisting the foundation of of breath while some may have Rehabilitation Program in Atlan­ •of the citizens of the com­ Sid and Marty Kroff (the Georgia in their public relations pain in their legs, back, arms and ta. munities which the hospitals creators of "H.R.Puf ‘N’ Stuff” efforts. abdomen. In addition to loss of During the middle of the served . will combine their skills and Recently the Men of Alpha Phi appetite, yellowish eyes, swollen session , it seemed Grady The state hospitals, though, imaginative talents with New Alpha, Clark College Chapter, joints, slow development or slow Memorial Hospital was also go­ serve the entire state of Georgia York’s theatrical expertise, Fran sponsored adisp lay on sickle cell growth of their bodies, and low ing to be refused any assistance. Rep. R.A. Dent, D-Agusta said in and Barry Weissler. The Weis- anemia where there were many resistance to infections, ac­ Originally, Grady was in­ an emotional plea to the other slers are the producers of the pamphlets that explained what cording to the foundation. cluded in a $5.11 million package members of the House. show. the disease is all about. Grady Hospital is the first ma­ designed to aid six metropolitan "I think sometimes we just The audience is invited by THE A sickle cell is shaped like a sic­ jor hospital in Atlanta to operate hospitals in the state. forget why we are here, "the 74 BABES to join them in their kle (curved). Because of the a sickle cell clinic, the foun­ All the recipients were hos­ year old legislator said. travel. They are three unem­ shape of the cells, they can not dation says. The clinic is opened pitals with teaching programs for “We are here to make life ployed yet talented singers float through the body easily on Mondays from 1 pm to 4 pm medical residents, and ap­ better for all people of the great determined to find fortune and carrying oxygen to the various for treatment or education on proximately $3.4 million aimed at state of Georgia. I hate to see fame. parts of the body. Normally the subject. For further in­ Grady. selfishness come among us so THE BABES will take the healthy red blood cells shaped formation contact Phyllis Ben­ However, with the assistance that I only think about my little audience into the center of like doughnuts and can easily jamin at Grady at 588-4394. of Cobb County Representative patch right here and forget TOYLAND to solve the mystery carry oxygen to all parts of the If the disease is diagnosed in Joe Mack Wilson, the measure about all the other patches all that contains its many secrets. body. time, doctors can better care for was killed in the House Ap­ over this great state," Rep. Dent For performance time and When organs such as the it. People with the trait do not get propriations Committee. continued. ticket information call 252-8960. lungs, kidneys and the brain do any symptoms but should be Afterwards it seemed Grady as Starting April 6th, phone 688- Continued on page 12 not receive enough oxygen Continued on page 12 well as other teaching hospitals STAR. because of the sickle cells, they Page 6 The Panther April 11,1980

RICHARD DARDEN (Photo by Tyraun Patterson) Atlanta - The Next Entertainment Capital industry. that “Black entertainers in BY RICHARD DARDEN cies are looking at Atlanta with a national acclaim. The level of He has been involved in the Atlanta are in a good position, Panther Reporter lot of enthusiasm. Realizing the artistic achievement in Atlanta entertainment business here in since the need for black oriented Atlanta is destined to become expanding markets in the city, will probably triple within the Atlanta since 1975. The number markets are expanding and the next entertainment capital. these firms and agencies want to next ten or more years. Believe it of shows and groups that are growing.” Since the beginning of the1970’s make Atlanta their home base. or not, the making of this new evolving in Atlanta has shown A new world will soon be the city has rapidly grown. Singers, dancers, actors, and entertainment capital is well opening up in Atlanta and will Technological, musical, musicians who are pursuing under way. him that a growth is and has taken place. “Atlanta will be the make this state one of the most theatrical, and vast business careers in the entertainment Mr. Willie Hunter, the Emmy next entertainment capital,’ he outstanding yet. Destiny is com­ growth has made it one of the business will now have direct award winning producer of states, “and I think the 1980’s will ing and Atlanta is the place. fastest and most opportune cities contact with the major com­ “Meetin’ Place,” and radio personality for WIGO’s Rhythm be the best years for the Atlanta in the country. panies. The major record companies, The vast growth will give its Story, which is aired on Sundays entertainers.” movie firms, and theatrical agen­ entertainers the chance to reach at 6 p.m., is a part of this growing Mr. Hunter stressed the fact Tilting

BY RICHARD DARDEN People Who Sparkle Panther Reporter Have you got the "Tilt”? The BY RICHARD DARDEN the acts that he has played tilt is the latest new dance craze Panther Reporter behind. that is taking over on Atlanta’s Hamilton Fredrick Bohannon Behind the scene work is now dance floors. It originated in is a Clark College graduate that over for Bohannon. During the Chicago and became popular in transition of from has a definite SPARKLE about Atlanta during the beginning of him. Bohannon as he is called, to the Westcoast Bohan­ February. grew up inNewnan,Georgiawith non decided to go on his own. The tilt is a standing movement a permanent love for music. Dur­ Bohannon quickly made his that is characterized by the sway­ influence on the mass record ing his high school years, he ing motion of the arms. If you see formed his first band. Realizing market by becoming the only a dance that is new to you, it will person besides the Beatles to his love for music, he came to more than likely be the tilt. have two top records on a single Clark College and received a Hamilton Bohannon The dance lovers in Atlanta chart at the same time. The Whispers Bachalor of Arts degree inmusic. can be seen tilting at the After forming a local band, he Bohannon has an everlasting Limelight - Atlanta’s spectacular took the advice of friend and Sparkle that can be heard on his throughout the United States new disco. It can also be seen at “And The Beat scholar and latest new album entitled from 1965 to 1967. , Mr. V’s Figure 8 and the ever toured with him as his leading “MUSIC IN THE AIR.” Sparkle Goes On” , , popular Ciscos Lounge. If you drummer on the Motown label. salutes this sparkling Ciarkite. and are some of have not got the tilt yet, you He toured to Europe and better get it so - the next time you go out you will be tilting Contracting Tips instead of stepping. BY RICHARD DARDEN Sparkle Panther Reporter 1. Complete your original material pointing out the main rhythm pattern and background Top harmonies. Do You ft 2. Do a demo of your material BY RICHARD DARDEN through your financial support Panther Reporter or the support of an interested Sparkle? 1. STOMP - The Brothers producer or publisher. Johnson 3. Complete a simple demo BY RICHARD DARDEN Panther Reporter 2. AND THE BEAT COES ON - which consists of simple The Whispers instrumentation. If you have a special talent or have made a significant con­ 3. LOVE SOMEBODY TODAY - 4. Make sure that you are satis­ fied with the sound of your tribution in any facet of the entertainment business; then we 4. YES I’M READY - Terri DeSario finished product. and K.C. 5. Show your demo to an Prince In Concert At The Omni (Photo by Ron Williams) would love to make you a part of 5. TOO HOT-KOOL and The interested publisher, producer, SPARKLE. Gang or artist. Just drop your information in 7. THIS IS IT - Kenny Loggins 6. Make sure you have com­ Photo of The Month the envelope entitled SPARKLE. 8. DON'T PUSH IT, DON’T pleted such steps as copyright The envelope is located in FORCE IT - Leon Haywood and obtaining a lead sheet of BY RICHARD DARDEN dancer. Thayer HallonClark’sCampusin 9. WORKING MY WAY BACK your material. Panther Reporter His exciting and exuberant the newspaper office. performance was highlighted by TO YOU - The Spinners 7. Between two to fouroriginal SPARKLE apologizes on the 10. SIT DOWN AND TALK TO ME songs are enough to present. Prince made his first an encore performance of his misprint in last months issue. - Lou Rawls 9. Try to-find important con­ appearance recently at the Omni top 10 single hit "I Want To Be Peabo Bryson has made Atlanta tacts who are prospective in Atlanta. The capacity filled Your Lover.” Prince has proved his home but is originally from SPARKLE’S TOPS are compiled buyers. Omni cheered as Prince proved to be most versatile as a South Carolina. Thanks SPARKLE performer and musician. by the SPARKLE staff. 10. Keep trying! to Atlanta that he is truly a sexy loves ya! Page 7 The Panther April 11,1980 MOVIES------// FOXES” BY SHERRY JONES Kagan (Madge), Jodie Foster Panther Entertainment Editor (Jeanie) and Cherie Currie (An­ “CRUISING” A Casablanca Record and nie). Filmworks production, released The role of Jodie’s mother is by United Artists, "Foxes”, is a portrayed by SaJly Kellerman. story about four teenage girls Kellerman (Mary in “Foxes”) is struggling with the problems and an attractive divorcee. She trys pressures of growing up in desperately to re-evaluate her today's teen society. own life, while at the same time, The girls find their relationship cope with the difficulties con­ with each other more fulfilling fronting her teenage daughter. than that of their own families. Scott Baio appears as Brad, the Their dream, as a result, is to es­ girls’ friend. Brad’s loyalty to the tablish their own family unit by girls and his expertise getting their own apartment. skateboarding leads him tomany Surrounded by the "plastic adventures. and neon” of Los Angeles’ San A 29 year old business man, Fernando Valley, the movie gives Randy Quaid :s Jay, the older a compassionate, realistic look at man in the life of Marilyn Kagan the modern teenage girl growing (Madge). up all too quickly. Musical features in the movie Al Pacino (center) as Steve Burns in “Cruising” “Foxes” also shows the special included the sounds of Donna caring and trust among the girls. Summer, Cher, Janice Ian and Their tolerance and understan­ Angel. The music focuses upon BY SHERRY JONES relates that “Cruising" isa world community of West Village. ding of each other makes their the issues encountered by Panther Entertainment Editor that exists far from the Bums quickly realized that he search for self-identify and today’s teenagers. “Cruising”, starring Al Pacino, mainstream of gay life, and is would have to change his maturity more endurable. “Foxes” was shot, in addition Paul Sorvino and Karen Allen isa experienced by only a few appearance. Therefore, he The girls, while still struggling to the sites in San Fernando controversial movie based upon homosexuals and by almost bought a wardrobe of sneakers, to find themselves, explore the Valley, in the famous Shrine Gerald Walker’s 1970 novel of none of the straight com­ black boots, tight pants, leather development of friendships with Auditorium, on top of Lookout the same tile Cruising. munity.” jacket and studded leather boys. Mountain and at the Inglewood Patterned after actual crimes, A series of unsolved “Bag wristbands. The “Foxes” of the movie are Park Cemetery. the movie is a murder mystery Murders” occurred from 1973 - Cruising the trucks and piers, Kandice Stroh (Deidre), Marilyn based on a series of brutal 1979. Limbs and torsos, he learned the lingo and cus­ killings of homosexuals in New dismembered from the body toms. He also became friends to York City from 1962 to 1979. (some of them mutilated, homosexuals who later allowed The movie was picketed by gay wrapped in black plastic bags) him to go into the subterranean activists in New York during the washed ashore near the Hudson leather bars. filming last summer, they River. Once inside the bars, Burns claimed that it only projects a During the 17 year period trys to uncover the killer. In an “negative image of gay life.” (1962 - 79) another series of un­ attempt to do so, a gay is arrested The characters and events in solved killings---- “crime of pas­ and charged with the murders. “Cruising,"however, were com­ sion” occurred.The victims were The arrest results in the brutal piled trom the f ilesof the District mutilated or stabbed several beating of the suspect by a huge, Attorney's office, the Homicide times. muscular detective wearing only Division of the Police After extensive investigation, a jockstrap and a cowboy hat. Department, the Medical both “Bag Murders” and “crime The suspect was asked several Examiner and documented of passion” victims were dis­ questions. If he did not answer experiences from undercover covered to be homosexuals. them the way the detectives police in New York City. This investigation, along with wanted him to, the muscular The S & M heavy leather bars complaints that gays were being detective wou Id enter and knock and sex clubs along the harrassed by two policemen, the suspect around the room. Waterfront of New York’s Cen­ prompted the police This scene, along with others tral Park and the West Village department to send an officer depicting the police cruising area known as the Ram­ undercover. department’s brutal treatment bles are the scenes for the actual Steve Burns (portrayed by Al and attitude toward gays, are one slayings and for the film. Pacino) was selected by the Cap­ of the reasons for the con­ Released by United Artists, the tain of the Major Case Squad to troversy over the movie. Trans America Company clearly pose as a homosexual in the gay Kandice Stroh, Marilyn Kagan, Jodie Foster and Chenie Currie in “Foxes”

The movie would make him Stokes did an excellent job enough money to get out of debt portraying Alexander and Rita. THEATRE However, the best performer and satisfy his wife, Rita’s desire was Atiim Kweli as J.D. 27. At 8:05 the lights in the rear of for the finer things in life. Kweli combined hisacting and the theatre were dimmed, but at However, Alexander sighted the dancing talents to create a sen­ 8:10 people were continuously movie as being tasteless and sitive, humorous, but serious BLACT entering. therefore would put his “artistic character. True, it did not start on time, integrity at stake.” J. D. (Kweli), Alexander’s son, however, once the play got The highest point of tried to save his father from the under way, time became a very excitement in the play happened fate of pills, a loss of dignity, his unimportant factor. It was ap­ when the film producer, Philipp (Alexander’s) insanity, and the parent by the audience’s (played by Ray Collins) and his producer. However, he failed to laughter and applauding, that wife, Jane (played by Rebecca Alworth) come to Alexander’s get through to him. controversial play scheduled to the play was worth waiting for. BY SHERRY JONES home to sign the contract and The three musicians serving as ' start promptly at 8:00. No one The play is about a playwright­ Panther Entertainment Editor have dinner. the entertainment center in Theatrical viewers finding it would be allowed to enter after film maker named Alexander, Alexander, after dinner, Alexander's home, gave the play impossible for them to get to the this time. who is forced to choose between signed the contract. In doing so, a great touch of creativity. theatre for curtain call; along Directed by Walter Dallas, the commercialism, insanity and he signs his integrity and sanity “Black Picture Show” is not a with viewers that are offended play was presented March 18 wealth, or his sanity, integrity over to the white producer. play that the average person by partial nudity and "profane through March 29 at the Studio and art. The producer and his wife, would take their mother to see. language,” were advised against Theater of the Memorial Arts The playwright-film maker, after having Alexander and Rita Yet, itis a very humorous, SHOC­ attending "Black Picture Show.” Center. while very much in debt, got a masked and roped to chairs, KING, and explosive play that Bill Gunn’s “Black Picture “Black Picture Show,” generous offer from a major drew guns and killed them. will remain in the minds of its Show” presented by Proposition however, did not start promptly movie studio to write a screen­ Malik Purley and Barbara viewers. Theatre, was a profound and at 8:00 on Thursday night, March play. Page 8 The Panther April 11,1980

"Night Of January 16th"

Freshmen display fashions of the 80’s. (Photo by Tyraun Patterson) Freshmen Sponsor Talent Show Coke commercials with “Mean” BY SHERRY JONES jected a sound that filled the gym Joe Green and the small boy? Panther Entertainment Editor with a sweet and beautiful This time, instead of throwing The Freshman Class of Clark melody. the little boy the football jersey, College, sponsored a talent show The show featured a special Green gave him the empty Coke Courtroom Scene of “The Night of January 16th” to benefit the United Negro performance by Gwen Debnam, can. (Ha! Ha!) The little boy, very College Fund on Friday, March an English instructor at the angrily, ran after him and kicked 28, at the Vivian Wilson college. With the assistance of him on his sore leg. Henderson Building. three freshmen, she presented a selection of the jury is made. The i skit and dance. Another highlight of the show j BY SHERRY JONES The special guest for the show jury (the audience) will receive > After attempting several times included the fash ions of the 80’s. j Panther Entertainment Editor was Fernita Bryant, a 12 year old pretense summons on their j Atlanta singer, who captured the to get the attention of a class The models presented leisure, disco and conservative attires. ! The Billie Holiday Theatre program as they enter the [ hearts of the audience as her (three Freshmen), Debnam did a They were Constance Bennett, i presents The South of Broadway theatre. melodious voice created the creative dance that got the atten - Dainesse Math is, Renee Jackson, j Theatrical Company in the The producer of the play, The sound of Patty Labell’s tion of the students; also the Kay Shelnut, David Carnegie, * “Night of January 16th," directed Billie Holiday Theatre, did recording, “You Are My Friend." audience. Commercials were presented Terri Pettway and Jacky ! by Bill Sheals. reveal, however, that “the Brvant was small in between talents. Remember the McMillan. I The three act court room evidence of the defendent’s guilt appearance, but her voice pro­ j drama by Ayn Rand will convene or innocence is evenly balanced ' at the Peachtree Playhouse, and the decision will have to be ' Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. The based on the juror’s own feeling i court calendar shows that toward the case.’’ j follow-up sessions are scheduled Tickets for the play can be j for the next three weekends. purchased at the Atlanta’s Music j The defendent, portrayed by Scene, The Mall West End and i the talented Stephanie Apreala, Jim Salle Records, Roswell Road, ! is charged with committing a Buckhead. The general ad­ ' murder. mission is $5.00. j Information concerning the For more information, phone | 558-1063. I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■...... mr

(left to right) Shirley Friar, Dorothy Orr, Keynote speaker, and Barbara Brown at recent black women’s conference, (photo by Sam Mahone) Black Women Confer

BY MARCIA E. JONES psychologically prepared be a guide for all of you . . . Panther Editor because an improper attitude Upon this closing, Ms. Orrwas "As I look back 30 years ago as may cause one to “fall flat on his presented an award by Dr. Blake, a student at Atlanta University, I face.” She also stressed that in a president of Clark College and never imagined returning back campus setting, instructors and ack nowledgments were made by holding a position of such im­ upperclassmen are willing to aid co-chairperson, Barbara Brown. portance at one of the largest as­ you, but in the corporate world it The second day of the surance firms in America,” said is every man for himself. conference involved four panel the keynote speaker at a recent In expressing her feelings discussions and a luncheon that conference entitled, “Black concerning blacks in the were both well attended by AUC Women in the Corporate corporate world, Ms. Orr students, administration and World,” at the Colony Square basically related that “whether faculty. Panel discussions were Hotel. we like it or not the subtleties of conducted by black women of Ms. Dorothy Orr, vice- racism still exist.” diverse backgrounds and oc­ president of Equitable Life As­ In keeping with the theme of cupations. There was also one surance Society in New York, the conference, Ms. Orr related male panelist. delivered the address at the some of her personal There were various topics dis­ opening banquet of the experiences in the corporate set­ cussed in reference to black conference sponsored by Clark's ting and how other black women women in the corporate setting. Business Administration and must learn to cope. Her message Topics discussed were, “Career Economics Department. Ms. Orr to black female students in the Paths: Job Versus Career, is the first black woman to hold Atlanta University Center (AUC) “Black Women and the an officership at Equitable Life was one of reality and wisdom. Corporate Image,” "Women’s and also the first black woman “The world for black women Rights in the Job Market, and sociology professor at Fordham in the AUC will be different than “After Work . . . What? Coping (Photo by Tyraun Patterson) University. your mothers ... The challenges With Stress.” Ms. Orr expounded on three are not easy, and competition is The panelists included, Juliet major points; the corporate set­ tough ... tensions will mount... Blackburn-Beamon, director of “Pippin,” an acclaimed Broadway musical, will be presented by ting, blacks in general and the and black women . . . intelligent Public Relations and Advertising the Clark College Players now through April 12,1980, at 8 p.m., in perspective of a black woman. and competent, must be there as for M & M Products, Atlanta; Davage Auditorium on the Clark College campus. Joan W. Lewis, To enter into the corporate well as men.” Sharon Cox, special agent for professor of drama at Clark College, is directing the production. world she explained the im­ "Sojourner Truth would be Admission is free. For reservations call 681-3080, extension 251. Continued on page 12 portance of being proud of all of you. Let her spirit Page 9 The Panther April 11, 1980 Jamaican Journalist Lectures At Clark

By LILLIE M. LEWIS mit his free-lance articles to a Scope, and the other students most prized accomplishments working on a film entitled, "The Panther Editor newspaper in St. Kitts, Jamaica. produce a university publication include his weekly documen­ Life of Norman Manley.” Wentworth Errol Bowen, a Bowen has an extensive entitled Carribean Journalist taries produced for television, (Manley was a founder of Phelps-Stokes scholar from background in several areas of which is published only once a and his interview with Germaine "Modern Jamaica”). Kingston, Jamaica was recently a the media. He is currently a term. UWI has a total of only Greer in Britain (this particular "I feel at home at Clark, he guest lecturer at Clark College. columnist for The Jamaican Daily three terms. article was sent to a syndicated commented, have enjoyed The Phelps-Stokes Scholar News. In his column he em­ Bowen mentioned that UWI agency for publication. Another meeting the students and Program is an exchange program phasises a Political Analysis in offers attachment programs to its accomplishment would be, "be­ answering their queries.” which involvesschoiarsprimarily Jamaica. He is currently students. Thein particular ing a recipient of a bronze A lasting impression would be from carribean countries, and publications editor, at the (ISER) programs are similar to Clark medal” that he received for the oral presentation by Monty scholars from black colleges in Institute of Social & Economic College's internship programs. If articles concerning the Jamaican Ross and Yolanda White, the United States. Research, University of West In­ a student is selected to cultural scene. members of Clark College’s This exchange program selects dies (UWl). participate in the program he Some of his future goals in­ Debate Team and first place two participants from the U.S. Before joining the staff at UWI, will have to go to various media clude work ing with Esmor Jones, winners in the Texas Southern and each carribean country, he was a feature writer and sends them to the United States photographer for The Jamaican or the carribean from the U.S. for Daily News. He had also written “I feel at home at Clark College -1 have enjoyed meeting one week of residency on cam­ for various Jamaican magazines, pus, followed by a week long such as, The Savacon and the the students and answering their queries. ” seminar. Xaymaca. At present, he is a full- The theme for this particular time instructor at the Carribean houses and work. Students will an educational writer, who has Debate Tournament. The exchange program is “The Institute of Mass Com­ also receive stipends for board currently written texts I and 11 on presentation was given at Promotion of Regional Values munications, UWI. and lodging. the West IndianSocial Studiesfor President Blake’s house in honor and Strength Which Reflect Exis­ "There are approximately 120 In the area of broadcast students on the secondary level. of Bowen. "It was an un­ ting Realities and Future students in Mass Com­ journalism, Bowen was He also plans to work on his doc­ forgettable experience,” he said. Prospects.’’ munications at the institute,” he producer-director and film torate degree emphasizing some During his week long visit at sa id. editor for Jamaica Broadcast aspects of Jamaican Politics, The Clark College, Bowen lectured According to Bowen, the Company’s (JBC) public affairs early Years of the First Socialist Happy Birthday! on the history, economy, and difference between the mass department. He was also former (People's) Party, and hopes to social structure of Jamaica. He communications program dt editor for JBC radio and write a book on “the Social His­ also gave a special lecture on the UWI and Clark College is that WCLK television news. tory of Jamaica”. “Rastafarian Religion which is an they do not have their own radio Bowen stated that some of his At present, Bowen is currently indigenous Jamaican religion station, but they do have a 91.9 that began in the 1930’s. university radio unit. The Bowen began his career first as university hires a person who a Biology and Chemistry instruc­ works with the students in the tor on the secondary level in St. radio unit. Kitts, Jamaica. His interest for The students in their journalism became highly journalism department produce LIBERATOR BOOKS& RECORDS favorable when he begantosub- a student newspaper entitled 139 Chestnut St., S.W. —Corner of Parsons Between ML K Jr. Dr. & Fair St. (off Ashby) M0N.-SAT. 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. 659-2803

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We will stock books for your classes, both textbooks, and those that are suggest reading. If we don’t have it we’ll order it. Wentworth Errol Bowen, of Kingston, Jamaica, extends his gratitude to the Clark College family at President Blake’s house. Photo by Dennis Burns Page 10 The Panther Ap.il 11,1980 Olympic Hopefuls Seem Gloomy by Veverly Y. Byrd team to boycott since eight Panther Sports Editor national Olympic committees, “The Soviet Union mujt including France, Italy and Great realize that its continued aggres­ Britain, pledged to participate in sive actions will endanger both Moscow no matter what their participation of athlètes and the government wants them to do. travel to Moscow by spectators For so long there has been op­ who would normally wish to position to political intermed­ dling with the Games, which 5,000 Meters/5.1 Miles. attend the Olympic Games...” Saturday April 12th, 1980. 12:00 Noon These words reflected the have been a constant factor in (Runners Must Be Present by 10:00AM to Enter.) warning of President Carter to the Games. $2.00 PRE-RECISTRATION. $3.00 the Soviet Union preceeding the In 1936, Hitler’s scorned DAY OF THE RACE. Trophies to Soviet invasion of Afghanistan treatment of Jesse Owens, an the 5 Top Winners in Men's and which has since then become a American black, was flagrant Women's Divisions. WAOK reality for Olympic-bound political intervening as well as T-Shirts to the first 1,000 Finishers. contenders of the U.S. the Russian-Hungarian water Carter recently told an polo match in 1956 that left the audience of 150 past and.present pools bloody. Olympic athletes, who had In 1968, two American blacks Mozley Park on Martin Luther gathered to hear why the Ad­ used raised fists to protest social King Drive VA miles west of ministration was convinced that injustice and in 1972, Israeli Ashby Street. All Profits to be the U.S. must not participate in athletes were the assailants of donated to the Afro-American the Summer Games, that he PLO guerillas which ended in Patrolman's League. could not say what other nations murder at Munich. The WAOK Fun Run is sponsored by: would not go, but ours would There seems to be little hope not. left that the 1980 Games will be ~~ W®Œ »? He also stated that if anyone depoliticized, especially with the tried to attend Moscow that he threatening absence of the U.S. had the authority to stop travel, Olympic Team, the Western NAME in other words what the leader of sports today. ADDRESS President is saying is that he has It is interesting to note, BEST 5,000 METER TIME T-SHIRT SIZE: S M_____ L_____ XL____ decided against the attendance although, that the Soviet in­ of the Summer Games and he vasion of Afghanistan was not ENCLOSED IS S______FOR MY ENTRY ¡Make Check or Money Order to WAOK Fun Run) In consideration of acceptance of this entry, I waive any and all claims of myself and my heirs will stop at nothing to prevent enough to Stop the world from against officials or sponsors of- the WAOK Fun Run, for injury or illness which may directly or indirectly result from my participation. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to the U.S. from participating in coming to America for the participate in this event. Moscow. Winter Games. Send Fee and Entry to: Signature______WAOK Radio I am not so much against the Was it that the United States 75 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. reasoning and decisions of the had too much at stake in Lake Parent______Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (If Runner is Under 18 Years of Age) Phone: (404) 659-1380 President to boycott the Placid? Couldn’t the U.S. have Olympics as so much as I am op­ gotten the same message over to posed to his manner in handling Russia by refusing admittance of the situation. its Athletes here; or for that He did not consult the matter canceling the Games as a Celtics, Hawks, Kings and Lakers Olympic bound athletes, who whole? Isn’t it wise to think that will suffer the most, before perhaps the USSR has just as publicly denouncing the Games. much at stake in Moscow as the Predicted To Be Division Champions Instead, he consulted his U.S. had at Lake Placid? political advisors and reached Whatever the reasons for BY AL RICHARDSON relative unknown at West Texas well together and their bench, what he feels isthe only solution, boycotting the Summer Games, State to the fifth leading led by and Joe besides the grain embargo, to our athletes who have trained so My choices for the top two man in the N.B.A., averaging 7.7 Hassett, has proved its metal the Soviet invasion problem. hard for so long will surely be National Basketball Association per game. under fire. tainted. For their sake, and theirs It is obvious now that the teams in each division are as The are sitting As is in the East, the Midwest alone, I pray that the Games will threat of a boycott is not going to follows: comfortably atop the Central Division has boiled down to a be allowed to convene as move the Soviets out of In the N.B.A.’s Eastern Division of the N.B.A. with an two team race. scheduled with full Afghanistan. It is also fair to note Division, The and eight game lead over both the The Kansas City Kings lead the participation. that the U.S. may be the only have run away and San An­ by 21/2 games from everyone and are shoe-ins tonio Spurs while the Indiana with third place Denver almost for the top two spots. PAcers are just 8V2 off the pace. 14 games back. It is safe to say For Boston, this season hasjus- The Hawks are led by Eddie that Kansas City and Milwaukee THE 601 601 Fair Street tified a number of off-season Johnson, , and will be the top two finishers in moves. By acquiring the likes of and are a safe bet to the division, the question is in Fine Food In A "Home-Like" Atmosphere M. L. Carr, Rick Robey, Don finish first in the Central. The which order? Chaney, and through Hawks bench strength and fun­ Kansas City is led by guards trades and the draft, the Celtics damental style of play have been (22.5 pts. per Meat and two (2) vegetables $3.00 have solidified themselves in key key factors in their surge to the game) and Phil Ford (7.2 assists positions and have the best top. per game) and are the defending Vegetable Plates $2.00 record in all of basketball. The battle for second in this division champions. Philadelphia is led by the division is shaping into a real The Kings get consistently Lunch (Mon.-Fri.) 1 1 :30-2:30 P.M. amazing Dr. J., . His dogfight, with Houston and San strong performances from Scott Dinner5:30 P.M.- 10:00 P.M. 26 points per game average ranks Antonio sputtering and the In­ Wedman and Sam Lacey and also him fifth among all N.B.A. diana Pacers on a definite have one of the best young Sunday - Open 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. scorers. upswing. forwards in all of basketball in FREE DELIVERY FOR GROUPORDERS But there are other factors that My choice for second palce in Regiie King. have led to the 76ers surprising this division would to to Indiana The biggest question mark for ( 5 or more) record, which is second only to because they’re hungry, young, Kansas City is their bench. Ernie Boston’s as the best in the N.B.A. and extremely talented. Grunfeld and GusGerard supply TELEPHONE: 688-5715 , the self Mickey Johnson, , offensive punch but neither has proclaimed “Doctor of Dunk,” is George McGinnis and Johnny developed as fast as pro scouts finally living up to the expec­ Davis are all great one on one had hoped. The Milwaukee tations of most critics, scouts, players who were brought ot In­ Bucks are led by Marques and writers. He has become a diana via the trade route. Johnson (22.4 pts. per game) and Melvin’s Hair Styles truly dominant player. Add 7’1 ” James Edwardstothis a host of others including newly Another plus for the Sixers has group and you have, on paper, acquired center . 320 Ashby Street, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30310 been the development of possibly the best starting five in Before the season even began, , their 6’1” all of basketball. Even with experts were labeling the center Serving A.U.C. for 10 Years playmaker from Chicago, notorius ball hogs Knight and Continued on page 11 ______404-753-9453 Illinois. Cheeks has risen from a McGinnis, this team plays very Page 11 The Panther April 11,1980 Long Adds An Extra Point to AUC Athletics BY Veverly Y. Byrd Watson, football and basketball; Panther Sports Editor Raymond Mathis, football; Tom Clark College athleteswill be Fagan, football; Albert Watts, recipients of awards at the first football; and Leonida S. Epps, annual Atlanta University Center presently Director of Athletics at Athletic Banquet to be held at Clark, football, basketball. the Stadium Hotel on May 2 by “The Extra Point Club the Extra Point Club of Atlanta. members are dedicated to true Outstanding athletes from sportsmanship and scholarship,” Clark, as well as Morehouse, Long said. “We follow our youth Morris Brown and Spelman, will programs very religiously and be honored for their keep records of scholarship of achievements in athletics in the character of our youth.” _ AU Center. The Extra Point Club is a non­ profit organization and was “JFe are dedicated to founded in 1947 for the purpose of stimulating the interest of every youth in sports true sportsmanship competition, recognizing achievement of youth in sports and promoting athletic events. Ralph A. Long, president of and scholarship.” the Extra Point Club and graduate of Clark, said that the (Photo by Terry McMullen) banquet is the first of such in — Long Atlanta honoring the AU Center (left to right) Rufus Jackson, Schlitz Brewing Company; Chico Renfro, WIGO Radio and Atlanta athletes. Braves; and Xrs. William (Bill) Lucas Foundation. “We will also highlight the evening with the induction of The Joseph Schlitz Brewing outstanding Atlanta University Company and its local dis­ Center athletes into the Extra tributors are sponsoring the Point Club Hall of Fame,” said AUC Athletic Banquet. Co-spon­ Long. soring the event with the Extra “These inductees were active Point Club is WLGO Radio. Free Agency Is Key To Security; through the 1930s and have con­ The Extra PointClub has future tributed much to the field of plans foran All-Star Tournament athletics.” for Georgia basketball players, Owners Feel It's Bad for Baseball Clark athletes to be inducted sports clinics and other activities at the banquet will be the late such as the Georgia Invitational BY AL RICHARDSON end of their careers. After all, just totalling over 27 million dollars Ralph C. Robinson who lettered Basketball Tournament. Panther Reporter because one stops playing for the 1980 baseball season. All in football and served as a coach Long said, “We hope and feel Ever since Andy Messersmith baseball it doesn’t mean that you agreed, to a man, that future atClark; LeslieC. Baker,football, that all of these activities will and Jim "Catfish” Hunter signed can stop supporting yourself and financial security was the major basketball and tennis; Charles help to expose our youth to precedent setting free agent your family. Free agency offers consideration in their respective McPherson, Sr., football, basket­ sports, responsibility, contracts in 1974, there has been the kind of lucrative long term signings. ball and later coach at Clark; scholarship and character­ heated arguments between contracts that insure financial As new Boston reliever Skip Raymond Wainwright, who building. owners and players as to the security after a player’s career is Lockwood put it, "I think the retired as Director of Athletics Other officers of the Extra effect of free agency on baseball. over. clubs have found they can sign for Atlanta Public Schools, foot­ Point Club are Marshall Arnold, At one time, there was no such The Major League Baseball players for a lot of money and ball and basketball; Ralph A. vice-president; Robert Still, animal as free agency, but owners have a number of gripes they don’t lose money. They Long, Sr., football, basketball, treasurer; and Horace Griffith, Messersmith and Hunter won to air over the concept of free make it back in attendance. Con­ tennis; Ms. Almeta Hill, tennis; secretary. their “freedom” in major court agency. trary to what they thought, free Ms. Laura Demery,tennis; Aaron rulings and opened the doors for Number one: Free agency agency has turned out to be a other major league stars most contributes to dissension on ball tool that can be used ot help NBA Championship from page 10 notably, Pete Rose and Nolan clubs with some players earning baseball.” Ryan. four to five times as much as position as the "achillis heel” of Los Angeles and Seattle are For those of you who don’t others. the Bucks. But with Brian currently in a virtual deadlock know, free agency is the concept Numbertwo: High pricedfree Winters, David Meyers, Johnson, for first place with Phoenix only by which players are allowed to agents who don’t produce on and “Big Bob”in four games back. All three teams play out contracts with their the field represent financial the middle, Milwaukee can play possess players with the ability to respective teams and then sign losses to their owners. with the best that the N.B.A. has push their teams "over the on to play with the highest Number three: Owners pro­ to offer. hump.” bidder. ject that with escalating salaries And Milwaukee’s bench isn’t Phoenix has , The owners raise numerous and free agency running ram­ chopped liver either, with Junior Alvin Adams, Walter Davis and points supporting their view that pant throughout the leagues, Bridgemann (leading all sixth Len “Truck" Robinson. free agency is bad for baseball. baseball teams will begin to lose men in the N.B.A. in scoring), The Supersonics have Gus For the players, free agency money in the near future. , Lloyd Walton, Williams, , Jack represents the opportunity to When analyzing the owner’s Terry Cummings, and Richard Sikma and "Downtown” Freddie obtain the one tangible bene, “plight,” one must remember Washington all chipping in. Brown. that every man wants FINAN­ that each and every pro baseball Congratulations To The Bucks are by far the And the Lakers have Keith CIAL SECURITY. team makes atremendousprofit, deepest team in the Midwest (Jamaal) Wilkes, Norm Nixon, The average length of a yearly, no matter where they PANTHER SPORTS Division and I’m picking them to Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and basebail player’s career is five to finish in the final standings. Lucrative television contracts not only win the division but to most importantly, Kareem Ab­ seven years, that’s not a long Editor For Being also be one of the top four dul-Jabbar, the prototype time. Because of the nature of have eliminated the need for teams to be competitive and finishers at season’s end. basketball center and unques­ professional baseball being big Chosen 1980 The N.B.A.’s Pacific Division tionably the best in the league. business it is neither economical high attendance figures have features three of the best six If I had to pick a winner in this nor practical to let aging or“slip- enabled owners to easily pay the teams in the entire league. division, it would be LosAngelos ping” players hang on. Sowhen a salaries of their starts and free Scholarship Winner The , the because, in my opinion. Abdul- major league player outlives his agents. , and the defending Jabbar wou Id be the difference. usefulness, he’s simply let go. So it’s not as bad as the owners world cKampion Seattle Seattle and Phoenix will battle The players contend that free would like one ot believe. By Association Of Nolan Ryan and Joe Morgna, Supersonics have each been in for second place but I’m quite agency can serve as a financial head a list of 23 free agents who or around first place for most of sure that all three teams will buffer for players who are either Media Women have all signed fat contracts the year. easily make the play-offs. "underpaid" or approaching the Page 12 The Panther April 11,1980

Cable from page 1 very beneficial to Clark as well as Johnson Products, Chicago; SDX from page 3 the greater black communities in Ivory Dorsey, sales manager for ditional monthly charge. The center with a studio control America. The following are charter service will allow commercial- room and four other locations Did you know that the NAACP Xerox, Atlanta; Dr. Gloria members of the Clark College free sports, movies and with similar facilities (called was heavily involved in Walker, director of Clark’s Mass Chapter of The Society of Profes­ entertainment specials. Neighborhood Access Centers). negotiations with the Cox Broad­ Communications Department; sional Journalists Sigma Delta Approximately 240 hours of Panelists for the discussion casting Company challenging Priscilla Florence, employment Chi: Michael Stewart Bailey, programming will be provided were Clinton Deveaux - Cable WSB’s television license and manager for Northrop Corporation, Hawthorne, George Balams, Sheron Lynn by the service monthly. Atlanta Television Advisory Cox’s plans for a merger with Covington, Timothy A. Dixon, Motion pictures (12 to 15 a Board, Shirley Franklin - Com­ General Electric Broadcasting California; Robert Holland, Lori F. Ford, Gary Franklin, month) still too new to be aired missioner, Department of Company. Because of the hard partner for McKinsey and Com­ pany, New York; G. Joyce Brenda Gates, Keith Alan Harris­ on regular television will be Cultural Affairs, Haynes - Cable work and perserveiance of the Hamer, president of Hamer ton, Ginnie Scott-Horn, Carolyn shown uninterrupted and uncut. Atlanta, Susan Korn - Cable NAACP, a new minority hiring Denise Hutchins, Jack Jenkins, Current movies such as "In­ News Network, Ben Whitley - program was enacted by WSB TV Advertising and Marketing Concepts; Carol Williams, Marcia Jones, Karen McCullin, vasion of the Body Snatchers,” Home Box Office and station. General Electric Broad­ creative d¡rector for Foote, Cone Adele S. Newson, Madge D. "The Wiz,” and "Saturday Night Moderator - Ben Davis - casting Co. agreed to appoint a and Belding-Honig, San Fran­ Ownes, Valita Sellers, Larry Fever" will be available. The President of Access Atlanta, the black, a woman, and an Shaw, Lorenzo A. Taylor, Jerome Atlanta Cable Television sponsor of the discussion. “independent" individual to its cisco, California. Walker, Elliott Anthony Ware, Jewel G. Saunders, ad­ Network, however, will not board. WSB FM radio station was Maxine Hubbard-Watson, ministrator for Georgia Office of telecast X-rated movies. Assembly from page 5 sold to a black owned firm; WSB Tracey Willard, Judith williams, Fair Employment Practices, Attached to the system will be AM radio station was sold to The facilities offered by these Atlanta; Patricia Haynes, Robert Elliott Young. a device for the purpose of Metromedia, which agreed to 1979-80 OFFICERS public hospitals provide network sales representative for emergencies. In the case of a appoint a black to its corproate Adele S. Newsom, President; treatment which few other hos­ National Broadcasting Com­ cardiac arrest, the device (at the board. Keith Alan Harriston, Vice pitals can. pany, New York; Brenda Webb, push of a button) will alert the In addition to these changes, a President; Ginnie Scott-Horn, Residents from around the specialist for Equal Employment hospital and para-medics. pledge of $950,000 from Cox, Recording secretary; Michael state come to Grady Hospital for Opportunity Commission, The device will also General Electric, and Stewart Bailey, Corresponding burn treatment, diabetes, infant Atlanta; Jackie Bennett, attorney automatically alert the fire Metromedia was made to the Secretary; Jerome Walker, care and other severe illnesses for Legal Services Corporation, department if a fire occurs and Clark College communications Treasurer; Carolyn Denise Hut­ which cannot be treated Atlanta; Melba Gunn, contact the police in the event of program. General Electric also chins, Parliamentarian; Judith elsewhere. president»psychotherapist at a robbery. agreed to contribute some $10 Williams, Sargeant of Arms. Wilson said that the bill sup­ Horizons Unlimited, Atlanta; Cable Atlanta will operate out million to a foundation to in­ porters were trying to "bilk the of five locations, one central crease the number of minorities Paula Mahone, consultant for state treasury.” Ferguson, Bryan and Associates, and women in broadcasting. He also said that it was special Washington, D.C.; and Lydia Aren’t these changes Book from page 4 interest legislation. Moseley, former stock broker beneficial to black college SGA The bill passed the House for Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner students who happen to be Janie and Tea Cake move into however without any and Smith, Inc., Atlanta. tomorrow’s leaders? Then why a new life together and Tea Cake amendments by a 110-64 vote. All ofthe panelists shared their not support organizations such tells Janie that he wants to spend Perhaps the passage of the bill experiences, pitfalls and And as the NAACP. They need you in all of his life with her. He says, was due to Rep. Dent’s story successes in climbing the order to survive. Join today iri "You’s something tuh make uh about his mother who died at corporate ladder. Their mes­ the hope for a more progressive man forgit tuh git old and forgit age 30 because she didn’t have sages were all full of wisdom, en­ Miss Clark tomorrow. tuh die.” proper medical care. couragement and reality. None As Janie sits on the old Perhaps it was due to the trem­ of them “left any stones un­ Sincerely, southern porch in Eastonville, bles in Rep. Dent’s voice as he turned” in answering students' Yolanda E. Thompson Florida, she reflects back on her asked the legislators not to "be questions. Elections - life, with her old childhood little and selfish and deny the Dr. Gloria Scott, vice- Dear Ms. Thompson: friend, Phoeby and says, “jus’ services that the people of president of Clark College, was The editors of the PAN­ like ah told yuh. So ah’m back Georgia need." the speaker for the midday lun­ THER agree that there should home agin and ah’m satisfied tuh Or, perhaps it was due to the cheon. One can only imagine be more student input in the be heah. An done been to the tears that Rep. Dent shed as he how appropriate and timely it Vote April 22 Clark College Chapter of the horizon and back and now ah kin proceeded to take his chamber was to hear the first woman vice- NAACP since we are a set heah in mah house and live seat. president in Clark's history predominately black Sickle Cell from page 3 by comparisons. speak. institution. We feel that moral Dis house ain't so absent of Editorial Letters from page 2 The conference proved to be a aware that flying in un­ support is definitely needed things like it used tuh be befo’ huge success. Many students left pressurized planes or strenuous towards organizations, such Tea Cake come along. Love is lak about some of the recent the conference with a feeling of exercise at high altitudes over 8,- as the NAACP. de sea. It’s uh movin thing, but achievements that the NAACP pride and satisfaction that could 000 feet may cause sickling. still and all, takes its shape from has made here in Atlanta. I Conference from page 8 have only been derived by listen­ Parents should know whether de shore it meets and it's would also like to indicate that ing and talking with an A-rated they or their marital partners different with every shore." there were several Clark Prudential, Atlanta; LaVida group of Black professionals. have the trait. If both parents Nanny’s dream for Janie is students who worked with the Dowdell, assistant personnel have the sickle cell trait each fulfilled, but it is done in Janie’s Atlanta branch of the NAACP on supervisor for Proctor and Gam­ time a child is born there is a 25 own style and format; Janie does its recent projects and that the ble, ; Lorraine Hut­ percent chance the child will somehow escape de white man’s outcome of such work has been chings-Oliver, sales manager have sickle cell anemia. Anyone load. with the trait can not get the disease. Spring Arts from page 1 iella Sigma Sheta Snrnrtty, Snr» Since there are no symptoms for the trait, it is highly "P. H. Polk,” a presentation Sigma (Chapter - ©lark (Ünllege recommended that blacks written, filmed, and directed b\ especially in the childbearing Sidney Simmons, a Mass Com­ ‘‘*iBterfgJOÙ Week” April 13,1988 - April 20,1980 age take the blood test to find munications instructor, is “Keaôera of ®oîiau...ïieg£niifi of ©amorroui out whether they have the sickle scheduled for viewing April 29 Monday through 30. This presentation in­ April 14 Saturday cell trait. Delta “Stepout” cludes an interview with Sim­ Faculty & Staff April 19 The Foundation of Georgia is Campus Quadrangle mons and Polk, Polk’s works of Appreciation Day Campus Picnic sponsoring the Annual 6 p.m. Volunteers of Sickle Cell musical backgrounds with his Crogman Dining Hall Thursday “Delta Derby” Celebrity Show and Banquet at voice narrating. Polk’s works are 12 pan. - 1 p.m. April 17 Creek Extravaganza the Peachtree Plaza Hotel now on display at the Nexus Delta Awards Luncheon Photo Gallery at the Forest V.W. Henderson Center Ballroom on April 26 at 6 pm. Tuesday (Open to faculty, staff, Avenue Consortium through 7 pan. Expected to co-host the banquet April 15 & alumni Deltas) April. Simmon’s presentation is Donation - $ .50 is Monica Kaufman, co - an­ Miss Delta Charm Pagent Kresge Hall chorperson, WSB Channel 2. A labeled a “working progress," Davage Auditorium 1 pan. but is completed for viewing. Sunday fashion show and slide presen­ 7:30 pan. Donation - $6.00 tation is also expected to be Take advantage of the Spring April 20 Wednesday •shown. Tickets a re on sale for $25 Arts Festival and feel a sense of Rush Party Church Services at April 16 per person. All proceeds will go belonging. “This festival is an (TBA) Rush Memorial Church outstanding arts event Honor Day for to the Sickle Cell Foundation. Friday 11 aan. “Delta Mystic Voyage” throughout Atlanta," said Dr. High School Seniors For further information contact April 18 Awards Program Riverboat Ride - Disco Dionne Lee, Chairperson, Robinson, “and the public is en­ Kresge Hall Lower Lounge Delta Oasis 6 pan. - 12 a.m. Volunteers for Sick le Cell, at 885- couraged to attend.” Ad­ 3 pan. - 5 p.m. (closed) Donation - $3.00 7466 or 876-6889. mittance is free of charge.