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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF A KING The Celebration Of A Leader By Darcel Parnell Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a “If a man hasn’t found something, a man of peace. A courageous martyr for justice has contribute to he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” leader who pierced the lives and this world the greatest and most hearts of millions of people with valuable gift of life and that is a The hope of the movement still the sword of love. So as we exists as well as the dream but dream and love. Our great leader, celebrate King’s birthday lets re an instrument of God, dedicated where are the leaders and followers turn his love by daily loving one his life to fulfilling God’s will that once were committed to fight. another and committing our lives Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was through faith and disci-pline. to justice for all. As we celebrate his birthday let us also praise God for the leader ship he provided for us. Martin L. King dedicated his life to serving mankind. He will always be loved and admired for representing Black America and awakening the nation to the needs of justice, love and brotherhood. He provided a foun dation for all God’s children to build upon. Through God’s spirit in him he revealed the power of love. His love touched the hearts and minds of mankind from every walk of life. He helped organize sit Li boycotts, and marches to bring unity among Americans and to inspire the truth that all men are created equal. Dr. King, a civil rights leader felt it was time for action. Black people had been discriminated, degraded and humiliated long enough and it was time for humanity to take a stand for justice. Black America has faced hard ships and constant hatred from the white man.Although oppressed and ridiculed for centuries,black people still possess the for love equality As we honor the man that helped uplift black people let us re-dedi- cate our lives as followers of his word and dream. We need to educate ourselves with God’s laws and expectations in order to fulfill our personal dreams. After the celebration of King’s birthday let us not forget there is still ajob to be Mrs. Coretta Scott King, wife of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, is done. We must come together guest speaker at Morris Brown College’s tribute to her late husband, more than once a year to accorri January 11,1979. plish our goals. But as we march for the celebration of King’s birth day let us concentrate on the need for employment and claim a vic tory by faith and determination. King’s life served as an example of the sacrifice we must make to overcome corruption and the evils of politics. His task was what cost Photos-students tribute to M.L. King........................... Page 3 him his life. But as he onced said, Director, Institutional Research on Channel 17, WTCG................................................. Page 3 Dr. Anderson Chairs PBS Task Force........................... Page 3 TOMORROW V.P. Chairs First Aid ....................................................... Page 3 Tuesday MBC. vs. Bethune Cookman game to be telecast........ Page 7 •Official meetings of thè U.N. Cainion............................................................................... Page 7 Special Committee Against Apartheid and International Tribute to Dr. King, World Congress Center-10:00 A.M. January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 2 THE KING 50th YOU COMMITTED 7 CAN FULFILL THE DREAM Letter to the Editor A Letter on Leaders: Please allow us, the greek-letter attention and the support of non- organizations of Morris Brown greeks. College to respond to your view We did not become members of point on fraternities and sororities. greek-letter organizations because College, to respond to your view- of social prestige but because of sponsored by greek-letter organi what they symbolize: good scho zations on this campus, however, larship, potential leadership and when the big day finally comes, the building of more responsible there is know one to take advan individuals. We have not lost cite tage of these activities except of the premise for which our organ for the sponsoring organizations. izations were founded and we Inasmuch as this has happened on assure you that our founders’ numerous occasions to greek-letter dream have not become deferred. organizations, the question is why Your staffs idea about the should we contine to travel this “Sneak a Peek at the Greeks” sec same path when it does not seem to tion was a wonderful one, in keep be working? ing the student body informed We would like to suggest that you about greek activities. How take time to really talk with the ever, we recognize that we have individual greek-letter organiza fallen short of not utilizing this sec tions and you would discover that tion as frequently as we should. several of these organizations are Consequently, the student body is about the business of fulfilling var left ill-informed and in many ious meaningful community acti instances to think whatever they so vités. We are quite cognizant that desire about greeks. many dances and parties are spon There’s no doubt in our minds sored by greek-letter organiza that we are the leaders of Morris tions, however, did it ever occur to Brown College but what good are you that funds from many of these leaders when there are no follow activities are being used to sponsor ers..'Your viewpoint on greek-letter programmatic activities of these organizations is well taken.! respectful organizations? In many The Greeks instances, sponsoring dances and Editor: The inherent nature of a parties is the only way to get the leader is to attract followers. Wife of Alma Mater Writer Dies Mrs. Georgenna Hathcock of the Athletic Committee and form Detroit, Michigan died in Provi er Head Basketball Coach. dence Hospital in that city, Jan Mrs. Hathcock was the wife of uary 3, after a short illness. G. Waymon Hathcock who wrote Mrs. Hathcock is a sister of Mr. the music to our College Alma W. T. Green, Associate Professor Mater in 1934 when both were A HARD WAY TO GO of Health and Physical Education faculty members at Morris Brown here on campus. He is Chairman of College. The Fight To Save The Reidsville Brothers The Wolverine Observer is designed to inform the Presently, six black men — venue fail. 2. You can help the Defense Com students, faculty and administration of Morris Brown The “Reidsville Brothers” need James Andrew Johnson, James A mittee inform the public about the College, and to serve as a communications channel your help! Only if pressure is Collins. Jesse A. Whitaker. Case case. Call 525-1490 or 523-5390. between the Morris Brown Family. Johnson, Moses Evans, and Forest brought to bear from an informed Opinions expressed in articles and letters are those of Regular meetings: Sundays, 4 pm, Jordon—are going to trial for the public can the Reidsville Brothers at Georgia-Hill Neighborhood the author and do not necessarily reflect either the July 23 deaths of a white Reidsville secure fair treatment. opinions or policies of the college. Facility, corner of Georgia Avenue Prison guard and two white How Can You Help? and Hill Street. inmates. 1. You can support the Brothers in 3. You can send donations to help pay for the legal costs and leaflets: ★★★★★ Six men were indicted out of a the courtroom. Attend the trial Reidsville Brothers Defense Com possible 200 black inmates who (expected to begin in January). Call Marion Gonzalez to arrange mittee 88 Walton St., Atlanta GA Editor................. rioted on that Sunday afternoon, .............Wanda R. Stansbury transportation; 586-0947. 30303. Associate Editor ................. S. Weston Milligan frustrated because of dehumaniz Managing Editor ............................ Albert. Collins ing prison conditions such as over Secretary............. ....................... Ethelene. Kimber crowding. daily harassments and News Editor .... ...............................Joyce James beatings by guards, poor medical f Sports Editor ... ................................Billy. J. Cox care, poor food service and the Layout................. ........................... Darcel. Parnell staff sanctioning of weapon traf Photographers .. ..............................Anita Greer ficking among white inmates. Victor Wilder, Phil Coventry Circulation............. ............................................. Staff Gov. Busbee called for the exe Advisor................... ............................ Wade. Harris cution of these six men even before Dept. Chairwoman ...................... Dr.. B. J. Farmer indictments were brought. The **•? Georgia State Prison at Reidsville is the only industry in rural Tatnall County, where the trial will be held, unless attempts to change January 15, 1979 The Wolverine Observer Page 1 A Tribute to King: Left, Soloist Carmen Mack, Mrs. King, Dennis Hampton and SGA President Norman Harrington join hands and sing in tribute to Dr. King. Students join in, above. Bishop Wilkes Passes VEEP Chairs First The Rt. Reverend William Reid Episcopal District which included University Center, the Interde Aid Committee Wilkes, bishop of the African the Caribbean and South America. nominational Theological Center Methodist Episcopal Church Other assignments included super and Chairman of the General College and Morris Brown College (retired), resident of Atlanta and vision of the A.M.E. Church in Board of the A.M.E. Church. where in addition to coaching native of Putnam County, passed Arkansas and Okalahoma, Geor He is survived by his wife, Mrs. duties and Associate Professor suddenly on Sunday, January 7, gia, Ohio and Kentucky and Ten Julia Adams Wilkes; two sons, ship, he has been Dean of Men, 1979. nessee. He was retired by the William Jr., pastorof First A.M.E. Head Football Coach, Director of General Conference in Atlanta, Church, Athens and Alfred, pastor In keeping with his request, his Athletics and Special Assistant to 1976.