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Opinions The History of the African-American Cultural African-American Cultural Center. She strongly argued ture. Things were moV Center: From the Perspective of a Student, the Black race's daily struggle for self-pride and dignity not an optimal enviro Professional Staff and Alumni on a predominantly white campus. American student succ After she expressed her frustrations, Dean Talley left in Spring of 1989, the fir By Tracey E. Ray, Ph.D and the (late) Tony K. absolute rage while students hands came together to Ghana, West Africa too Williamson"(in loving memory) applaud the students views. Students then began to con— After much planning, vey their feelings to one another. As Black students African American Cul shared their daily struggles on campus, the Black and begin construction in 1 White students united in efforts to create an enjoyable Annex (later named W learning environment at NCSU. In efforts to appease the 1995). In its original p African-American students they were given a temporary cultural center attached place for two to three months. However students desired walkway, which would a more permanent home for the African-American Due to increased cons Cultural Center. were merged as one to In 1975, after much protesting, Afiican-Americans and American Cultural Cerr Tracey E. Ray, Ph.D and White students united. The university gave the African- lenges faced by Africa; the late Tony K. Williamson, American students the old Print Shop on the corner of of 1989, Brian Nixon, first Editor-In-Chief of The Nubian Message Dan Allen Drive and West Dunn Avenue. This building, American student body which was also known as the "CC" or "Sweatbox," was attacked on campus. H On a number of occasions, I have heard Dr. Lawrence poorly equipped. The ventilation system was poor and Brian resigned from hif Clark compare the African American experience and the center had no air conditioning and no budget. I year ended. struggle to that of a relay race. One of the critical recall questioning why the building had no air condition- Having been a freshngr aspects of the race being the passing of the baton from ing and inquired about the possibility of adding air con- American symposium . one runner to the next. Understanding that if the baton ditioning to the building. I was told the university's to further explore Afrif drops to the ground the race can be considered over. administration had been approached by students many questions of, "Who Am The responsibility of passing the baton is twofold. The times about renovating the building and students were being?; What is it that person passing the baton must be carefiil to ensure that told that nothing could be done with the poor ventilation graduate student, the n the person receiving the baton has the full grip and com— system. We were led to believe that if we did not occupy Center would be a hav: posure to accept it. Secondly, the person receiving ‘1? the baton must have a willingness and understand- ing of what they need to do with the baton as they run their leg of the race. In my effort to share with students, faculty and staff some of the history of the African American Cultural Center and how it came to be, from one perspective I may be run- ning my leg of the race, while from another I am passing you the baton. One can't talk about the history of the AACC without talking about student activism. In 1956, five African American students enrolled at NCSU as undergraduates. More, but still a ' small number ofAfrican American students began attending NCSU in the late 605 and early 705. Any African American student of that era will tell you how small the numbers were. Give them a name and they can tell you if that person was a student here, because they all clearly knew each other. They were very connected to one another. There was a small number ofAfrican American faculty at the university. However, small numbers did not stop the strong level of advocacy that had begun to add programs to support African American students. The Cultural Center Library stands With so few African American students on campus in empty once construction was completed the 703, many black students felt alienated and needed a place to gather together. Many students sought comfort the space, the building was in such poor condition that it in the home of Dr. Augustus Witherspoon or met in a would be demolished. room in the basement of the YMCA building, which was The building contained one large room that was used located where our School of Design now stands. This by Afiican-American organizations for meetings, social room was called the "Ghetto." In 1974, the "Ghetto" gatherings and programs. The lower level of the build- their place of comfort, was torn down by the University ing was used by a number of student organizations as in order to make room for the School of Design building. office space. African-American students declared that had been told could n In January 1974, students asserted themselves to let this cultural center was not sufficient for the needs and that the building had a”; administrators know about their needs and concerns. goals of the African American student body. Once again new amenities was si The concerns at the time were: a need for a black cultur- African American students' desire for a place to share the The second experi al arts center and a coordinator to go with it, improved great knowledge oftheir people was unfulfilled. African call was a student bod ,3 recruitment and admission ofblacks, an administrative Americans longed for a library where people of all cul- September 21, 1992 a Dean for black students and more black staff for dorms. tures could read and study about African and African spoke at UNC at the In regards to the "Ghetto" being torn down, students American contributions to the world. Also, the students Smith Center. The ral became "upset" and appealed to Dean Tally, the adminis— needed a place for the growing number ofAfrican- Cultural Center (BCC trator of Student Affairs. Dean Talley felt as though American organizations. This was extremely important African-American stu there was no need for two student centers. Dean Talley because space was needed as these organizations were their support. The C spoke with Augustus Witherspoon, leader of the move- and still are instrumental in molding African-American Hardin, was opposed ment and proposed having a Black Union. Dr. leaders for our future. instead for a building Witherspoon replied that there was no need for one. In 1987, some 13 years later afier the notion of an Center Annex (later 11 Having a Black Union was not the same as having a cul- African American Cultural Center at NC. State was first tural center. Bitter feelings began to engulfthe minds introduced, Kevin Howell, the first African-American and hearts of Black students and faculty. Dr. Augustus Student Body President at NCSU, began the fight again was cousin to the BC Witherspoon and a representative from St. Augustine's for an African—American Cultural Center. Throughout had taught African A College organized a retreat. that academic year students protested not only on the years and had died in On the evening of the retreat, 14-15 Black students issue of needing a sufficient African American Cultural The rally organizers and 20-25 white students along with Black faculty, gath- Center, but also on lowgraduation rates among black from Chapel Hill, cal ered with Dean Talley and Assistant Dean Poole. Dean students, the need for more black faculty, the classroom The student athletes Poole gave an explanation for tearing down the environment, awareness of the African American studies due to the amount of "Ghetto." During his explanation, a young black female minor, and the lack of black staff for programs centered through athletic event student shared her feelings concerning the need for an around African American student's experience and cul- See History Continued on Page 7 Hip-Hop Lounge Track 3: "Who We Be" This is X's newest single, in which he spits some venom Track 15: "You Could The Nycest source of Hip-Hop reviews, news, culture, at all those emcees who don't know who X is. DMX also This is one of my favo ' and whatever else I feel like... speaks on the harsh reality of living the street life. This is hot and works real w song is one that gets you hyped up and ready to set ing the meaning, "You? Album Review: DMX- "The Great Depression" something off. A definite smash song, with typical DMX it when you need to sej DMX comes with his fourth album entitled "The Great attitude and lyrics. you'll free your spirit."§ Depression." 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THE BROTHERS OF KAPPA XI Chapter of KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity, I f dedicate the following poem to all of the lovely women at N.C. State Univers Thank you sincerely for being the magnificent creatures that you are...

Admiration for the Soul of a Woman Welcoming the Rains of your Spirit to Cleanse thy Soul Bearer of Life, Spirit of Sacrifice, Foun An Oasis of Love, Strength, and Perserverance Producing generations 'to add to Earth' Inviting Love into the home of a heart, Curtailing Strength to Yielding dreams to that of men and ch be'that of our own, Praying for perserverance to endure life's Reminiscing on Ancestral Background journey Future Natural reasons for one to anticipate Sunrise Astonishing attributes that at times be For without you, we continue to knock on the doors of Sorrow Heap of Cloudiness ‘ A temple of Sanity and Stability within the Midst of Chaos Traits only evident and embedded in th Carrying the burdens of society on your Shoulders Appreciating all that is in your Make-U Morals resting on you like sleep in a weaken Eye Open lids make room for visions of you Often these handicaps form a symbol for sustained responsi- room to converse with you, An open he bility, Often perception and reputation play dominance, Often share life with you truth and sympathy are lost in the busy flow of pessimism Quietly but firmly taking time out to sa Fitting that the Great Creator positioned you {in this manner Since the awakenings of Life Creatures held to a bar of perfection Women, special indeed Only wishing to possess a pinch of the recipe that makes life Requiring, Celebrating, and Cherishing rich Conditional Attention growing up to be Understanding the true meaning of internal happiness and Appreciation self-worth Inspiring discoveries in oneself as time becomes old In remembrance of Ladies' Appreciatio Basking in your glow as a sign of devotion May Love, Serenity, and Blessings filled find you

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Scenes from

Heritage Day

Clockwise from Left: Ben Chavis Mohammad delivers his message to thevaudience, Singer, story- teller Ayaba, One of the many vendors sets up shop, A packed house as the festivities get under way, Dr. Moses pauses after its all done, Children beating drums during one of the many scheduled activities for them, and Dancevisions strike a pose before their performance.

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Representing Blackness: striking contrasts in the cultural exploitation in America. Ebouaney). We witness Filmic Images of Reaction and politics of Black representation. Lumumba as a radical leader of Revolt “Training Day” is the continued By comparison with “Training the popular and militant high-powered assault on the Day,” the Congolese National Movement; Dr. Floyd W. Hayes, III mass-mediated images of Blacks as the first prime minister of and Latinos that white cultural independent Congo in 1960; and and intellectual elites increasing- as the assassination victim of In my Black Popular Culture ly have engaged in since the ret— Congolese, Belgian, United course, we recently finished rograde Reagan era and reading Black feminist and cul- America’s ultra-rightward turn in tural critic bell hooks’ book, the 1980s. In a time when white Outlaw Culture: Resisting cops are increasingly murdering Representations. In this power— Black people in urban communi- fiil text, she calls for critical ties throughout America, and thinking in the examination of when major scandals of corrup- , American popular culture: films, tion within the Los Angeles international film live performances, music, pho- Police Department have become “Lumumba” treats tography, and books. Critical public, it is disingenuous for the militant consciousness is necessary so Hollywood to Construct a politi- Congolese struggle that we can resist the impact of cal spectacle that portrays a to overthrow Belgian reactionary, dispiriting, and dis- Black rogue cop - actor Denzel colonialism in 1959- figuring images produced by Washington plays this leading 1960. In 1884-1885, what hooks calls Americais role - attempting to instruct a Western European white supremacist capitalist white male rookie in the ways of imperialists held the patriarchyoher term for the inter- police corruption and social Berlin conference (a locking sys- tems ofrace, class, and gen- der oppres- sion. Having studied with Brazilian revo- lutionary edu- cator Paulo Freire, radical ‘ 1mm» intellectual- ::: activist hooks, Lumumba starring Eriq Ebouaney Distinguished Professor of representative Nations, and United States CIA English at City ofthe United collusion. To be sure, through College in States of Ebouaney’s superb acting, New York, America Lumumba comes alive as a asserts that ' attended) the courageous, serious, determined, education is 1' purpose of and intense leader. In an era of the practice of -*’ ,j‘ . , which was to Cold War politics of the 1940s to freedom; she I divide Africa the 19605, the Congo is caught between the neo-imperialist known for European designs of the leftward Soviet challenging colonies. Union and the rightward educators to teach students to decadence in Los Angeles. After the meeting, Belgium’s American government. transgress against racial, sexual, King Leopold II, who was to Lumumba (along with his com- and class boundaries. Here is a cynical and reactionary become infamous for his savage rades-in-arrns) must walk this representation of all Los Angeles and dehumanizing treatment of tightrope, grappling with As an educator, I am constantly Blacks and Latinos not as people Africans, later took personal Belgian antiblack racism, the reminded of hooks’ demand that struggling to survive in a world possession ofthe central African reigns ofpostcolonial/neocolo- I assist students in freeing their indifferent to unwarranted suf- colony that became known as nial state power, political coali- minds through the process of fering and undeserved misery the Congo Free State (today tion building, the Africanization critical consciousness. but solely as nihilistic male drug Democratic Republic of Congo). of military leadership, political Transformed into the practice of users and gang members who The Belgium government rivalry, military mutiny, political freedom, education for critical “dog out” their women. Indeed, annexed the colony in 1906 fol- betrayal, and his own brutal and consciousness can shift from Washington’s one-dimensional lowing Leopold’s forced abdica- savage assassination (January drudgery to liberation. character beds a Latina, with tion. Following the end of 17, 1961). In the midst of revo- Significantly, in order to accom- whom he also has a son, who WWII, the Pan African struggle lutionary struggle, we see uplift- plish this goal, I need to decolo- lives in a rough section ofWest to overthrow colonialism began ing and tender images of nize my own mind by struggling LA known as the “Jungle.” in earnest, as revolutionary voic- Lumumba with his daughter and against internalized racism and Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre make es in Africa and the African pregnant wife. We witness his other forms of mentacide, which appearances as a wheel-chaired Diaspora demanded the inde— sorrow upon hearing that his are legacies ofAmerica’s his- drug dealer and a member of pendence and self-determination newborn child dies. Along the toric culture of domination. Washington’s gang in blue, ofAfrican states. Between the way, the film provides images of Decolonizing the mind is an respectively. Tellingly, the late 1950s and early 19603, African culture and music in cel— everyday challenge when one is movie constructs the white rook- African nation-states won politi- ebration of independence, as tra- surrounded by, indeed inundated ie cop as a socially naive and cal freedom from European rule. ditional culture and modern with, powerful mass-mediated morally innocent male, who Yet, in the aftermath of political political and social dynamics images in the evolving age of apparently possesses Herculean independence, there remains in intersect. knowledge, science, and social physical strength because he many African states European management. For America’s quickly recovers after economic exploitation and cul- The movie also chronicles the oppressed native daughters and Washington’s character viciously tural domination. Therefore, the events and people who betray sons, who are among this beats him to the point of uncon- histories of European imperial- the revolution. There is weak nation’s angry and resentful out- sciousness. It has been reported ism and colonialism are inter- and indecisive Joseph Kasabuvu, siders, it is important to recog- that Denzel Washington’s wife woven with the contemporary who becomes the Congo’s first nize that a major location of the did not want him to play the crisis of underdevelopment in president. There is Moise battlefield is changing from the role. He should have listened to Africa. Tschome, Lumumba’s archene- street to the mind. her! Although Washington’s my, who leads the secession of appearance in “Training Day” ‘Lumumba’ is a political thriller the southern Katanga province in Nowhere is this change more demonstrates his great acting of epic proportions that chroni- July 1960. There, is the military prominent than at the movies. ability, it punctuates his cynical cles the short life of the charis- leader Joseph Mobutu, who later Two recent films, “Training collusion with the hegemonic matic figure Patrice Lumumba leads a military coup d’etat. Day” and “Lumumba,” provide forces of race, class, and gender (played by Cameroon actor Eriq (After Lumumba’s Vicious assas- — History continued from page 2 Football player Tim Smith was the group's leader. Lee were so few books in the African American Cultural spoke free of charge. He talked about the courage and Center his response was, "You give us the book titles strength of the student athletes to fight and urged them to and program descriptions and we'll try to get all ofthem through my co—authorg shame professional athletes who had graduated from funded if possible." It was the student's h, UNC but would not return to make a stand on this issue. Ten days later, in a closed meeting with the African Shouts and cheers of "Ungawa, Black Power, " filled American Dean's Smith Center and students raised their arms to Student form the letter X to symbolize Malcolm X. Delores Advisory Jordan, mother of Michael Jordan, had pledged to} pay _ Council for the construction of the building with finds from the (AASAC), MichaelJerdan Foundation. She was also present at the Chancellor rally.‘;;The Technician, as well as every Other local news- Monteith, paperireported on the story. UNC's Black Awareness Provost Hart, Council (student athletes) was described in the and other uni- Technician as racist and terrorist. versity officials This was an obvious failure to understand the purpose _ the concerns of the cultural center. The purpose was not as one writer and issues were put it, "to gain black superiority over whites". An further dis- African—American cultural center is a place where blacks cussed. At‘that can showcase the achievements oftheir ancestors. It is a meeting place where both blacks and non-blacks can learn things _ Chancellor about African heritage other than the negative images Monteith constantly portrayed by the media. It was a shame that offered $10,000 racial pride and an attempt to project a positive image of from 'a oneself had to be confused with racism. A member of private source the Technician staff said that our claim that Blacks are towards the The newly completed CC in its original not given sufficient credit for their contributions to histo- African state before more renovations were done ry is "blatant vomiting ofrevisionist history". The American Technician compared the Black Awareness Councilto Cultural Center's budget. Student's concern was that it leadership and mento Ku Klux Klan and calling them "Ku Klux Blacks." came from a private source, which meant that it was not and Dr. Lawrence Cl African American students at NC. State were outraged. continuation money or funds that could be counted on Coordinators in the c015 At no point had the Black Awareness Council, NAACP, annually in future years. A promise was made that Directors and Assistan SNCC, or even the Black Panther Party practiced unjust another $15,000 would go towards planning and pro- Student Affairs, a Fe terrorist acts that could in anyway be synonymous with gramrning for library. Although students had made for the Concerns ofA the Ku Klux Klan. Did the Technician feel that it was progress, Monteith's response was somewhat disappoint- or an African Americ just speaking of ing. The leadership and directr African-American Chancellor talked. know how strategically} students from UNC? ofencouraging his academic success of stu Did that make a dif- ' administration through that foundation ference? African- rather than taking the'Spring of 2001 thei American students actions. That was still standing to ce ar anniversary. at NC. State took Monday, October For most African Ame if. here were no offense to the state- 19, the-Student _ . African American Cul ments. We once -'_,,;Ment,9r Association .:-..;st>u..1.d be no connectio'i again began to focus ' Sponsored a speak— " Center (old and new) ti on our Cultural out on the the story of what we Center and recog— Brickyard, which . because of and somet nizing the needs of featured student African American speakers from NC by its constituents. I students at NC Central and UNC. endured on our shoul State. That evening stu- If it looses its identity Within the week dents marched to sion, the baton will h student alliance and the Chancellors lost an important race activism began at home to further let The Afiican Americ NC. State. By him hear the con- American experience Wednesday (following Students sit and talk in the brand new cerns expressed. The full ofhope, determin Monday's rally at 3rd Floor of the Cultural Center issues included the fol- those who have come UNC), students had lowing: the African after us, we owe it to formed a gathering on the brickyard to burn the American Cultural Center, Technician, WKNC, Public NC. State a better pl Technician. This act symbolized African American stu- Safety, recruitment ofAfrican American graduate stu- all including African dent's unity with the brother and sisters at Chapel Hill as dents, the number oftenure-track African American fac- ation rates demonstra well as resentment about the way in which the events ulty, and the retention and graduation rates ofAfrican had been reported. By Friday, a town meeting had been American undergraduate students. The following day called in Fountain Dining Hall. Concerns were noted students staged a sit-in at the Public Safety office to about the lack ofbooks in the African American Cultural protest their "practiced" policy of only posting Center's library. We had been in the African American composites ofAfrican American suspects. Many other their leg of the race. Cultural Center for a year and a half. Had the university protests, town meetings and sit-ins followed, including American students m noticed that 7 one at WKNC. Students efforts proved worthy. By there were only 10 books in the library? All of which November 1992, after months of intense lobbying and had been donated. There was noartwork for the gallery protesting by students and faculty members, university American Cultural C and no staff for the Cultural Center's library or gallery officials granted the African American Cultural Center issues outside the Cu other than Dr. Moses, not even a receptionist. Other an operating budget. Something else would come out of improve retention an issues would erupt as well. ' their effort. Students had the promise of a budget for the American students, th On October 6, a panel of university administrators met African American Cultural Center, but they now also icant change in the n with students in a public forum to answer questions and have a vehicle of voice. on this campus in the address the concerns that had been raised. A list of 23 On November 30, 1992, the Nubian Message issued its which affect student 3 concerns along with possible solutions and target dates first publication. The late Tony Williamson served as its work to be done. Ask , were handed. By giving target dates, the university felt first editOr and fiinded the first years' publications inde- we all don't participat that students were issuing ultimatums. When students pendently. The first Nubian Message was printed at and faculty and staff have asked Chancellor Monteith the question ofwhy there with the assistance ofNC. Central University. A good Are you running you threw away the key. car. Now I don't know what man didn't care about those Recently a highway convinced this patrolman that I rights and searched my car or Just My 0 inion: patrolman who seemed to was in the possession of drugs even thought he had the right to O.J. is ree! believe, no, who was convinced (maybe he watched too much search my car. This patrolman, that I had drugs in my car, BET), but he was convinced. I frustrated that he couldn't find Adedayo A. Banwo stopped me. In fact, this patrol— didn't let him search my car, but any drugs, yet still convinced Editor man went so far as to explain to let's say I wasn't completely edu— that I had some, could have me he sentencing laws for drug cated about the rights guaranteed decided to go ahead and plant (Note: They = The Majority) OJ. 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What Where were the students Saturday and many students board displays prepared by are students using the j during the 2001 Heritage simply stayed home. There the Resident Organizations Cultural Center for? Day Festival? is of course no monolithic of the AACC. There were The AACC is more than a '3' black student requirement even many students in place to hold dances and The Nubian Message Weekly to attend AACC events on Editorial attendance at the beginning. parties, simply examining campus, nor would anyone Once the dancing and the events calendar provide The African American want there to be. However, music stopped though, enough evidence of that. Cultural Center is just that, i a larger percentage of the nearly half of the students However, when educational ' a center. Not only a center black student body in atten— in attendance left events are held, students for faculty and staff, but dance would have been Witherspoon, missing the often stay home. also a center for students to encouraging. message given by Ben Ironically, when the study, work, and learn Heritage Day featured Chavis Muhammad. The Scholars program or the together. The Heritage Day many cultural, educational, debate about the organiza— Center for Student Festival, one of the AACC's and political events. There tion and structure of the Leadership holds educa— largest programs, was held were activities for children, Cultural Center begins and tional lectures, the auditori—

"Nappy Luv" presenting hip—hop, poetry, rock, a1 and religious lines. A diverse to. At the end of the day, the R&B, gospel, as well as the occa- group in our makeup, we use Multipurpose Room was filled to Decker Ngongang sional spoken word. Each act artistic expression to bring capacity and everyone was slap- Guest Columnist had its own flavor and, unlike together many people of different ping hands and bobbing their many other shows, each act had a backgrounds. The Nappy Luv heads to the beat. Whether the On September 27, the organiza— message and a passion for what event did just that, but on a scale music was a guitar, the scratch of tion KWU (Knowledge, Wisdom they were doing. Such passion we had not imagined. At the out- a turntable, or the emotions of a and Understanding) put on the that has never before been set the climate was very positive poem being read, we each heard event Nappy Luv in conjunction expressed onstage. This is where with a local rock band opening up different voices, ones that we with the Peer Mentor Association KWU's Giving a Voice to the the show with a riveting perform- might not have paid attention too Cookout. As a member of KWU, Voiceless theme coincided very ance. As I looked out into the prior to the event. I can say that the event's reach well with the event. The audi- crowd, I saw so many different The KWU Banga was a was far beyond anyone's expecta- ence's emotions fed off of the faces, some wondering about the success. Not just for the turnout, tions. The theme for KWU this rhythm and, more importantly, rock music and some bobbing not even just for the great acts, year is Give a Voice to the they saw the overwhelming talent their heads at the new type of but also for the overwhelming Voiceless, and this event aided in and passion held by many NC sound. The tide turned when the display of love. In an event that seeing our dreams come to State students who would other— hip-hop performance began and was not publicized on a grand fruition. wise stay silent. many people in the audience scale, we raised $145 for the Red The format for this For KWU, one of the cheered while others sat and Cross to care for the victims from event was similar to the previous big missions this year is taking bobbed their heads at this art the terrorist attacks. Student KWU Banga, with several acts the message across racial, cultur— form they were not accustomed Body President Darryl Willie