Unfair Amendment II

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BRONX, N.Y. The Newspaper of Bronx Community College PERMIT NO. 561 FEBRUARY, 1984 NO. 4 Cuomo Reneges On Tuition Promise

In an action that has severely damaged The Governor has asked the Legislature to posals and has asked the eladership of the his reputation as a national spokesperson approve an Executive Budget containing a New York State Legislature to repudiate for education, Governor Mario Cuomo has $200 tuition increase for full-time the tuition hikes. proposed an unprecedented series of tui- students;a $700 increase for non- tion increases affecting hundreds of residents, including foreign students; and ' "The tuition proposals are unacceptable thousands of public college students at the a 125 computer fee for all students, total- and unnecessary. For thousands of CUNY City and State Universities. University ing $27.8 million. This would represent students and their families, City Univer- Student Senate Chairperson Melvin Lowe the third tuition increase at CUNY and sity is the only passport to educational and charged that Governor Cuomo has become SUNY in the past three years. economic success. Governor Cuomo's re- the "Ronald Reagan of higher education, gressive action will crush the hopes and launching tuition increase missiles in a di- Mr. Lowe called for a "University- aspirations of an entire generation. It must rect attack on public college students" wide mobilization against the Cuomo pro- be resisted." Unfair Amendment II In January 1983, Republican Senator to "establish programs to prepare youth against program applicants based on race, In an effort to increase public awareness Gerald Solomon established a ligislative and unskilled adults for entry into the labor sex, handicap or age. However, every to the effects of Solomon II, a number of first with his amendment to the Military force and to afford disadvantaged in- candidate born after 1960 is automatically lawsuits against the Department of Labor Selective Service Act, known as the Solo- dividuals facing serious barriers to em- disqualified from participation in the pro- have been filed in several cities including mon Amendment. ployment, who are in special need of train- gram should he refuse to register for the New York and Washington, D.C. The fate For those unfamiliar with its wording, ing to obtain productive employment," draft. of Solomon I is still uncertain pending the amendment states, "any student who according to the U.S. Code Congressional If the law is not repealed, enforcement review by the Federal Supreme Court. must register with Selective Service and and Administrative News. of the Solomon II regulations will vary Many anti-draft registration and draft fails to do so is ineligible for student finan- according to each state and will be subject counseling centers around the country are ciat assistance under title IV,'' according However, Solomon II presents more to final approval by the state's governor calling for immediate public response to serious consequences than the Solomon I lo the U.S. Federal Register. and the administrative office responsible defeat the purposed law. Ammendment because it has erected an- Senator Solomon has recently proposed other barrier to federal aid to those who are for overseeing JTPA in that state, accord- a similar ammendment to the Jobs Train- already facing economic hardships. JTPA ing to the US Secretary for Economic ing Partnership Act (JTPA). The new law, programs provide job training services and Affairs. titled Solomon II, is designed to insure that are sponsored by non-profit organizations The Solomon Ammendment has been each individual participating in JTPA has representing significant segments of var- considered by many as an unfair, addition- not violated laws under the Military Selec- ious communities. al burden on a social service that has tive Service Act. In order for applicants to Persons affected under the new law in- already experienced severe financial cut- Student be considered for acceptance in JTPA pro- clude the handicapped, welfare recipients, backs. JTPA programs are operating on 20 grams they must first register for the draft. foster children and families whose income percent of their peak budget under CETA; Power Solomon II took effect in October 1983 levels do not exceed 70 percent of the $3.6 billion for JTPA as compared to and is administered by the Department of lower living standard of $7,000, a figure $12.7 billion CETA in 1977. Of this, $7.5 Labor. determined by the Director of the Office of billion is mandated for nation-wide train- JTPA was developed as a replacement Management and Budget. ing of youths between the ages of 16 and for all Comprehensive Employment Train- The law governing JTPA programs con- 21. ing Act (CETA) programs. Its purpose is tains a clause barring discrimination Lowe Wins By Acclamation

For the first time in the University Stu- U.S.S. has seen a tighter bond between dent Senate, the chairman was elected by Cuny student leaders. This bond has led to acclamation. The Hon. Melvin E. Lowe is a deeper awareness of the intircate needs now in his second term of office as chair- and common goals of the student body of man of IJ.S.S. Six new Vice Chairs were The City University of New York. also elected. And also for the first time Students have been given opportunities women were on the majority of the slate, to have hands on experience at the bargain- four out of six. Adelina St. Clair form City ing table of educational politics. Under the College Vice Chair for Graduate Affairs, supervision of Melvin Lowe, Cuny has Esther Mitchell from Borough of Man- registered 12,000 students, and he is pres- hattan Community College Vice Chair for ently chairman of the committee "Stu- Evening Affiairs, Carol Atkins from Med- dents for positive change" which has a gar Evers College, Vice Chair for Senior number of Cuny students running as de- Colleges, Fredika Negron from Hostos legates for Rev. Jesse Jackson's cam- Community College Vice Chair for Com- paign. With the newly proposed tuition munity Colleges, Charles Andrews from hike the University Student Senate Lehman College Vice Chair for Fiscal has joined the committee for Public Higher affairs, Mark Rose from Queens College Education in releasing New proposals to Vice chair for Legislative affairs. lower tuition at Cuny. Community Col- Plmo Credit - David 1 L. to R. Mark Rose, Esther Mitchell, Fredrika Negron, Adelina St. Clair, Carol Atkens, During Mr. Lowe's administration the leges. Charles Andrews, (center) Melvin Lowe Page 10 February, 1984 ARTS

RenaissancAlma D. Dash wowed the young ladies in thee audienc ea by t The World Famous Apollo Theatre has singing sweet love songs, leaving the lad- once again reopened it's historical doors ies yelling for more of "Passion". for the premiere of "AMATEUR Once again "Oasis-2" opened the NIGHT", as well as many other events show, performing "Ladies Choice", that the Apollo will be staging in the fu- "Time Will reveal", and "Baby Wait For ture. Me", as keyboard player William sent out "It's as cold as heck outside, and it's some funkey sounds with hius nose, be- cool in here", stated Mr. Percy Sutton, lieve it or not. Chairman of The Board of Inner-City But, the man who brought the audience Broadcasting, as crowds of people (young to its feet was Jeffrey Lucas receiving a and old) filled up the Apollo's famous standing ovation for his marvelous per- lobby (with mural's of stars from past and formance of Patti LaBelle's "Over The present), waiting to get inside from the Rainbow". It seemed at first that Jeffrey's freezing termeratures that swept through performance would be interrupted by a the city Christmas Eve. visit from "The Sandman", but Jeffrey "When I came in and I saw the Apollo showed the audience his stuff, which won marquee, even with the O missing after the him the 1st prize of $200. Coming in a P, I felt great, I thought it was good", was strong 2nd was Phelston Jones doing mag- the reaction to the reopening of the Apollo ic tricks, winning him $150, and in 3rd First Nite ticket Theatre by Mr. Bablo Guzman, the voice place was Fantastic Dual, "breaking and holders anxiously of W.B.L.S.'s Morning Magazine". popping" their way to the $50 prize. await an evening of To open the show and get the audience Inner-City Broadcasting which now entertainment and warmed up was "Oasis-2" a super six- owns two of the biggest radio stations in surprises. man band from Queens, doing New York, W.B.L.S. and W.L.I.B. has "BROADS" their rendition of "BOYS" purchased the Apollo Theatre, and has by The Mary Jane Girls. But "Oasis-2" plans to make it into a television produc- was just the tip of the ice-berg for a night of tion center with major and independent talent that was to include male and female television networks producing shows up- singers, flashdancers, breakers, comedy, stairs in the Apollo to be sent all over the and much, much more, and if your act world via satellite. wasn't up to the audience's standards they Another plan which is in store for the would call "THE SANDMAN" to come Apollo in 1984 is Apollo Entertainment and "shoot" you off stage. Television, which will consist of video The big winner of the night was Chand- tapings of the Apollo's events to be shown ler Spencer, who brought down the house on cable networks. with "Heaven Only Knows" winning him The 1984 schedule for the Apollo is as the 1 st place prize of $200 and a recording follows: contract (which is not usually part of the Wednesdays - Amature Night 1st place prize, he won it because he was Thursdays - Rising Star Night very good'. Coming in 2nd place and Fridays - Concerts winning $150 prize was Jeffrey Britton Saturdays - Midnight At The Apollo with "The Greatest Love of All", and in Theatre (a series of variety shows) 3rd place was Bob Jones winning $50 for Sundays - Gospel According to The his performance of "Sadie". Apollo January 18 brought along with it more Now with a line-up like this, and talent freezing temperatures and the Apollo's that's explosive you can't spend your 2nd Amateur Night Show with special gu- money in a much better place than The est appearance by Khalilah Ali (the former World Famous Apollo. But I think Mr. wife of boxing great Muhammad Ali), rec- Hal Jackson, Host of the Miss Black teen- ording artist's "Passion" a three-man age Pagent said it best, "The Apollo is singing sensation from New York, who here to stay, Definitely". Ms. Khalilah Ali and guests.

Two members of "Oasis-2", as they Phelston Jones as he displays some The Winners; Phelston Jones, Fantastk Dual, Jeffrey Lucas, along with Mr. Hal Jackson. warm-up the audience. of his mag ic. February, 1984 Page 11 Silenced Voices By Onaje Kwane Minorities have found their way to tech- and distribute flyers talking about their his follower's who have subsequently Each decade a blindfold is placed upon trip? No! These so call student senators urged him to "Run! Jesse Run!" at a rally the eyes of minorities. This century's nical schools in quest of employment, but and campus presidents show that being in in Washington. yardstick appears to be an old-fashioned, many have found closed doors due to em- office is a monetary thing, by not complet- The greatest blindfolds, however, are slow-killing poison in the form of appease- ployers requests for hands-on experience, ing the community chain of giving feed- those that are not materialistic, as Jack- ment. Since minorities have been led to which most minorities never had. In these back to their constituents. son's running for office exhibited; He is believe that there is no reason to fight for cases the opportunity for new minority- Concerned students are then deprived of not running just to be a figurehead. Dr. their jobs and tuition decreases, they ha- owned businesses arises only to be aban- the valuable information lost by this Martin Luther King's birthday will be- ven't. In the immortal words of Frederick doned by an absense of capital. broken link. If communication is not come a national holiday, but this is another Douglass "If there is not struggle there is Student leaders' functions have achieved at this grass roots level among manipulating device which many cannot no progress". A society as advanced as the changed drastically as a result of the the student body they can easily be man- see. Revolutionary words have been all United States should not be involved in the stipends. Elected members in Un- ipulated by administrators. In the past col- but silenced in this country. Many countr- trend of ancestral customs, but in the iversitites across the country neglect to see lege students have always contributed to ies have always supported the strifes and cultural integration of all nations towards the power they have because they do not generate a bond of strong communication many abuse in our society, why stagnate struggle of America. Can Americans truly mankind's betterment, not the tech- the voices now? say progress has come? Can Americans nological build up of nuclear warheads. among each other. They neglect to es- The measurement of our yardstick (Minorities) now reach out to help other There are not enough jobs available for tablish some common goals of achieve- started with the election of Harold Wash- nations? How long can we ignore South minorities in hi-tech fields; even though ment during their term of service. ington. When this occurred minorities got Africa? Do the masses really believe it's the American company, I. B. M., is a lead- If only one quarter of out city college excited because they didn't see this in- time to relax? Tell me, have we overcome? er in the technological ratrace. Technolo- students attend marches and rallies how cidence as a diversion to soothe the fires of When our young men enlist and find out gy is power these days and with the threat can such a microscopic army deliver all descrimination. Furthermore, they got he- that their duty offers no job on the outside of nuclear war which was exemplified in our college's grievances and get results. ated over Rev. Jesse Jackson's announce- what does he do? Isn't it about time we the movie. The Day After'', there has been When student leaders travel to seminars ment of his bid for the democratic nomina- started to formulate solutions to all these a stimulated upsurge in the technological and rallies how does John Do benefit after tion. Rev. Jackson gained the respect of problems? market. our leaders return? Do they call meetings Worlds Oldest Church Celebrates "Genna" By Anthony Lang

The Bronx-based Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrated their annyal Ethiopian Christmas on January 6, 1984 at the In- terchurch Center, Riverside Drive at West 121st St. in Harlem. The church services were scheduled to start at 7 p.m. sharp but unfortunately, didn't get underway until 11 p.m., finally ending at 2 a.m. "Gen- na" is the Ethiopian word for Christmas which many Ethiopian Christians cele- brate on this day. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is the world's oldest and first judeo-christian church in Africa, and in the World. Its' Christianity has been the national religion of Ethiopia, the reign of King Exana (Edna, a Black Hebrew who turned Chris- tian) in the Fourth Century. Since then, The church hs maintained some of it's Judaic-elements which dates back to the Biblical story of the Legendary Royal Union of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, making it one of the world's oldest churches ever to exist. Photo Credit - Anthony Lug Ethiopian Bishop Paulos gives Holy Communion with Abba Kedan and two church Deacons to church member. Traditionally, Christmas falls on January 7, which follows the Ethiopian Calendar years of Condemnation. The period after Abuna Paulos. He was assisted by the Rastafarian Sect. Also attending were on Dec. 29, according to the church tradi- that is called Amete Mehret, Days of Mer- Priest-In Charge, Abba Aphriam, and two leading Ethiopian exiles, including Form- tion. cy. This is the time they believe Jesus was other p;astors and deacons. er Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.N., Dr. "Ethiopian Orthodox Church worshippers born. The service was conducted both in There were many Ethiopian Orthodox Zewdi G. SElassie. Church members and believed that the birth of Christ occurred Geez, (The Ancient Church Language) Church members and guests who attended friends celebrated the traditional feast of 5,500 years after the creation of the world, and Amharic (The National Language of this ceremony, many of whom were Agape (Love) after the liturgical service to a period they called Amete Kunene, The Ethiopia, second to Geez) by His Grace, Ethiopian-born immigrants and some from conclude their Christmas celebration.

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Registration Blues By Lillian France EARLY Dear Editor, Last semester after early registering and got all my classes that I wanted, I went on EXIT my merry way attending classes etc. By the middle of March when financial aid was being disbursed, and I went to pick up my check I was told that there was none for me. So I got a note from the bursar, and they sent me to the computer room in Loew Hall. Low and behold the computer said I was not registered for this semester. 1 showed my bursar's receipt and updated identification card but to no avail. I had to go to all my professors for a letter of attendance before they reinstated me officially in all my classes. And even worse than ever the bank through which I got my student loan has been harrasing me con- stantly with letters and bills for me to start paying back my loan, and this is only my third semester. So I say when you think all is well you never know.

Nursing Dilemma

Dear Editor, I am a graduate of the Nursing program at B.C.C. Before I graduated I took the final exam in Nur. 38 and they wanted to fail me with two questions. I brought a lawyer in to inspect the whole exam and it proved correct so they passed me and I graduated. However there were ten (10) questionable questions in the examination which the lawyer pointed out to the Nurs- ing Dept. and got no reply. I feel that there were a few more students who might have passed excepting for these few question and should seek legal advice as I did. The Graduate

Academic Objectives

By Harold 5. Jones "After I get out of school, I'm going to get me a good job and make big money". That is the attitude of many college stu- something of interest to say or they do give mistakes and are mature enough to realize dents these days. Many of them believe a damn and think they might look stupid if that mistakes are a part of the learning STAFF that money is the only reason for getting an they ask too many questions. Maybe they process. don't understand that a large area of our The third type of student is the one who EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HEATHER education. Today's college students can COLLYMORE be put into many categories; however, educational process is developed by in- is highly motivated. They may not be three categories could come to mind when terpersonal communication. Each and ev- bookworms but they work hard at improv- PHOTO EDITOR DAVID PEASE you think of college classes. ery person in the classroom is a teacher, for ing their learning skills. They see educa- SPORTS EDITOR CHRIS STOKES The first type of student is the one who each one of us can share a part of his or her tion as a door leading to a larger universe. ENTERTAINMENT ALMA D. DASH takes his or her classes as a joke. Although life experience with others. The know that by expanding their minds EDITOR they may be justified in their criticism of The second type of student has great they can have an unlimited potential in PHOTOGRAPHERS KWAME WITTAKER the class curriculum, they do nothing to intention, but somehow can't get it all anything they choose to do. Many of the ANTHONY LANG together. Sometimes they have other world's great thinkers had difficulty in help correct the situation. They are the first SECRETARY ALMA D. DASH ones to say that the professor failed them, responsibilities that are taking up their school when they first started on their TREASURER LEIGHTON SPENCE not realizing that they are responsible for time that could be spent on studying. goals, but they had drive, willpower and STAFF WRITERS SHELDON THOMAS their own actions and results. This type of However difficult these problems are they determination which keep them at their HAROLD JONES student is always ill prepared and never do find a way to keep their grades up to a goals until they achieved results. Most of ANTHONY LANG participates in class. The rest of the class is satisfactory level, but deep in the back of us are not born geniuses, but we must BUSINESS KEITH MACK not getting a point of view that might make their minds they know they can do better. realize that life is a struggle from the womb MANAGER the class interaction more interesting. The They make it to class ready to give it their to the grave. As Mr. Fredrick Douglas FACULTY PROF. J. SEALS sad thing about this type of student is that best. Even if they don't understand the once said "If there is not struggle there can ADVISORS MR. C.D. GRANT either they don't believe they would have questions fully, they are willing to make be no progress". February, 1984 COMMUNICATOR Page 3 Can Win? By Edward Cohen "I am somebody, I am somebody" is the revivalist war cry of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. As his voter registration crusade, the spearhead for his drive for the Demo- cratic Presidential Nomination, made a campaign stop at the City College of N.Y. Harlem, on Saturday Dec. 17th, 1983. "From the out house to White House, our time has come". He passionately appealed to a mixed crowd of students, community people, from varying ethnic, and age groups. As he preached and roared his dramatic appeal from "Slaveship to championship, our time has come"; the crowd loved it. They enthusiastically punctuated his speech with chants of "Run Jesse Run". Jesse Jackson, probably the most charismatic, Black American in politics; and unquestionably the most dynamic and inspiring narator of all the announced Pre- sidential candidates in trouble. The base for his candidacy is seen by many political analyists to be diminishing at a damaging pace. With many political allies, and close personal friends openly supporting rival, former Vice-President Photo CraW - KWM Walter Mondale, as the Democratic Pre- Rev. Jackson receives bouquet from B.C.C. student Denise Marks while Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr. Pres. of B.C.C. and Mr. Edward Cohen sidential candidate. Chairperson of Student Council look on. This list is a who's who in Black Amer- ican politics, Mayor Coleman Young of early lead in delegates. Mr. Jackson has "you don't achieve anything by playing it BRONX RESIDENT Detroit, former Ambassador to the U.N., been protesting the assigning of 568 dele- safe", predicting that Jackson will go to AWARDED gate seats to elected officials and party the convention with 300 or more delegates now Mayor of Atlanta Andrew Young, NATIONAL Rev, Joseph Zowery of the S.C.L.C., and leaders. Most of them, in his view, will be Vann says, "We are establishing a track Corretta Scott King. White males, who lean to Mr. Mondale record so that politicians everywhere un- SCHOLARSHIP In order for a candidate to qualify for despite their official uncommitted status derstand that this city's Black vote has because of their mainstream party con- National implications''. He discounts the IN ACCOUNTING Federal matching subsidies, he or she must Don Ampansiri, a resident of East 205th raise $5,000 in donations, of $250.00 or nections. Mr. Jackson has also struck out prominent mainstream Black politicians, Street in the Bronx, has won a National less in each of 20 or more states, with the against, the "Winner Take All" rule for who do not support Jackson saying "Our Society of Public Accountants scholarship filing date for most democratic primaries assigning delegates in seven big primary approach is from the grass roots, if you for outstanding achievement as an in Feb. Jackson has yet to submit requests states, as racially discriminatory. It is don't have power there, you don't have it accounting student. Mr. Ampansiri was for Federal matching funds. possible that other democratic Presidential anywhere". one of 32, out of 1100 applicants nation- The criticism by his detractors, that he is candidates may join his fight in an effort to It is Jackson described by many as ruth- wide, to be awarded the scholarship by the unschooled in foreign policy, has in- stop Mondale's. bid for the Democratic less, intelligent, arrogant, who has single- NSPA Scholarship Foundation. creased, as his statements calling for wit- Nomination. handedly forced the other Democratic Pre- After receiving the associate degree hdrawal of American troops and financial With all these problems the bottom line sidential rivals, to change their strategies, with honors from Bronx Community Col- support of regimes in Central America, the for Mr. Jackson will be how strong is his and is demanding a new "covenant" lege, Mr. Ampansiri enrolled in the CPA Middle East, Southern Africa, and Gre- base in Black communities, can he really "with the democratic party". One that program at Pace University's Pleasantville nada; has placed him left of center of pull together this Rainbow coalition, of provides "parity for Blacks and others campus where he is now in his Junior year. American mainstream politics. We now Black, Latins, women, and poor people? within the Rainbow coalition". Mr. Ampansiri is an auditor in the night stand on the front line, as the chief critic of Also if or when he gets to the Democratic "To end the widespread practice of auditing department at the Rye Town Hil- President Reagan's foreign policy. convention, how effective will he be in racially segregated slave making in nation- ton Hotel in Rye, N.Y. He has also worked The key question being asked by both brokering his delegates for maximum poli- al state and local elections." "Also re- as an auditor at the Woldorf Astoria Hotel his supporters and critics is, can he mount tical leaverage? His critics contend that he negotiate "new covenants, with labor and in Manhattan. an effective challenge, for changes in the will not receive enough votes to challenge corporate America". This Mr. Jackson delegate selection rules making it easy for the Democratic machine. His supporters emphatically roared "We can do without a front runner to pile up a commanding like Rep. John Conyers of Michigan or Al the democratic party. The cannot do wit- Vann, New York Assemblyman, retort, hout us".

"BOOK PARTY AT HAR- Scobie, sister Kefa Nephthys, founder of LEM STATE BUILDING" the First World Alliance, Michael of '' TV' s Good times'', and others were hon- By Anthony Lang ored that evening. Dr. Ben, who recently On Jan. 15, 1984, in commemoration of came back from a trip to Egypt just wrote a the birth of the late Dr. Martin Luther King new book entitled "We The Black Jews, Jr., The Sons and Daughters of the Sun And The White Jews Myths". This book held a book party at Harlem's Adam and others he wrote were on sale, includ- Calyton Powell State Building on 125th ing some photographs he shot on his trip to Street. Egypt. The proceeds from the book party went to help keep the Malcolm-King College Dr. Ben gave a brief lecture and pre- sented numerous awards to people who afloat. The Book Party was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. sharp but unfortunately, have done outstanding work in the Black didn't get started until 5 p.m., finally end- community. ing at 8 p.m. The Master of Ceremonies Awards were given to the founder of that evening was Mr. George G. Sim- The Sons and Daughters of the Sun, monds. There were many distinguished Brother William X, Gil Noble, Sister Kefa guests and friends who attended this func- Nephthys founder of the First World tion, most of whom are members of the Alliance and others. organization. After the lecture everyone partook in Egyptologist/Lecturer, Dr. Yosef Ben- some free refreshments and were enter- tained by Calypsonian/ crooner, Mr. Jochannan, ABC's "Like It Is" host, Mr. Photo Credit - Anthony Lang Gil Noble, African Lecturer, Dr. Edward Llloyd (boney) Thomas. Mr. Gil Nobel receives a distinguished service award from Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannon. P»ge4 COMMUNICATOR February, 1984 and Students Black Studies What does one do with a degree in black They generally come to the university to — Many American urban centers are maintain the degree of progress that they studies? Why should one take courses in acquire some type of preparation for future already predominately black or Hispanic. attained during the 1960's but have fallen black studies? Those questions are often roles in our society and in the world at — Many of our linstitutions — such as the behind in many critical areas. This is parti- asked. An answer is that one does with a large. Regardless of their pre-professional urban public schools, the penal in- cularly true in higher education. Neverthe- major in black studies what one would do or vocational interest and the training they stitutions, and the armed forces — are less, we have operating what can be called with a major in any of the other social undertake to pursue their aspirations, they, predominately made up of members of the "Klan mentality." There has been sciences and humanities. The graduates by virtue of their attendance at a university minority groups. much public ballyhoo about the so-called find jobs, they go on to graduate and pro- or college, are preparing to assume impor- »— Blacks are disproportionately affected progress that blacks have made. There- fessional schools, and they enter the world tant roles of leadership. by our social (housing, medical, and wel- fore, goes the rationale, they have no need of life. However, I believe such a na swer I would maintain, however, that for the fare) sytems. to push for social justice because they have bets the question of the social and academ- most part they are being inadequately pre- — The vast majority of the people in this already "made it." ic import and legitimacy of black studies. pared for the many social responsibilities world are people of color — red, brown, Furthermore, this thinking assumes that There are those in academe who see they will be called upon to assume as fu- black, and yellow. any gain achieved by blacks will come at black studies as suspect because they have ture leaders. The important fact about the racial the expense of whites. While some may their base in a social movement. However, I would further maintain that even in makeup of society in general is that groups dismiss the Klan because of the supposed every discipline is based in the physical, their professional training their prepara- represent cultural heterogeneity and social ignorance and known bigotry of its memb- material, and social world. Some of them tion, though highly specialized and of high plurality. It would be contended that, for the ers, such an excuse cannot be claimed for have their origins in social revolutions and quality, is incomplete. My reasons are to part, the majority of the students in Amer- those in the university who are presumed upheavals-the Depression of the 1930's, be found in the following statistics and ican institutions of higher education are be- to be the guardians and perpetuators of for example, gave rise to a new school of facts. ing grossly underprepared to function in a knowledge. Many of them also hold those economic thought—and the legitimacy of — Thirty percent of the children born in multiethnic, multiracial, multicultural sentiments, albeit they are expressed in those disciplines is not challenged. this country are black, Hispanic, Asian, world. much more sophisticated and subtle lan- Academically and vocationally, black American Indian, or of other nonwhite Socially, Black Studies continue to be guage and action. studies are important for a variety of rea- lineage. of great importance because of the legacy There are compelling social and aca- sons. Many students, regardless of race, — Over a fourth of our population consists of racism, exploitation, and oppression demic reasons to support the recognition, come to the university from a background of ethnic and racial groups not classified as suffered by blacks in this country. The stabilization, and institutionalization of of racial, educatonal, residential, and so- white. effect of that legacy is manifested in the black studies in higher education. The cial segregation. They have had little or no — Many regions of the country have a secondary social position in which many issues will not go away. We should not be contact with or exposure to the diversity nonwhite population that is rapidly blacks still find themselves in 1980. All deceived by the relative calm of the and heterogeneity of American and world approaching majority, or at least parity social and economic indicators document 1970's. There are signs of increasing so- culture. status. the fact that blacks have not only failed to cial unrest in this country, and there will be demands for social justice outside the university if not within. There are no easy solutions. Ultimately, Support Comes In All Forms For the choice that faces society — higher education — boils down to either address- ing the issues straightforwardly with vi- able solutions or systematically eliminat- Black Colleges and Their Students ing black and so-called minority peoples from the face of the earth. Because as long Black colleges have traditionally pre- and attend one of the 21 Historically Black as the blacks exist, the issues wilt remain. pared young men and women with the Colleges (HBC's) hosting Army ROTC. training needed to meet the rigors of the Black organizations are also a major ARMY ROTC professional working world. These private source of support for historically Black If you are a second year student at Bronx and public institutions have, over the colleges. Two such organizations are the County Community College and plan to years, provided an environment com- United Negro College Fund and the Black complete a bachelor's degree in 1986, it's prised of a cultural and educational blend Executive Exchange Program. not too late to obtain a commission as a that encourages students to develop and second lieutenant through participation in utilize their skils and intellectual re- United Negro College Fund ROTC, according to LTC H. L. Davis, sources. Professor of Military Science at Fordham The survival of historically Black col- The United Negro College Fund, Inc. Unviersity which sponsors the ROTC pro- leges is dependent on financial support as (UNCF) for almost 40 years has addressed gram offered at fordham at rose Hill at no well as support in the area of educational itself to the task of raising money to ensure cost. program planning. Black organizations the continuation of higher education for ' 'Some of our best cadets come to us by have responded to the call for assistance by some 50,000 college students. Last year, way of the Army ROTC Basic Camp," contributing funds and implementing pro- UNCF raised $25.8 million during its an- instruct courses and special seminars at LTC Davis noted. Since 1964 we've had a grams geared towards enhancing the quali- nual campaign drive. Money is alloated to Black institutions. Sponsored by their em- way for students to enroll who transfer ty of the learning experience for both stu- the Fund's 42 accredited member in- ployers, the visiting professors provide in- from community colleges or who just dent and teacher. Also, support for these stitutions. While corporations provide the sight and knowledge on such disciplines as wanted to look at ROTC and the people in groups has come from the Black commu- largest single source of contrtibutions mass communications, investments and it before committing themselves." nity — social and civic groups, alumni ($8,950,316 from more than 5,000 firms), securities, international affairs, manage- "We call it Basic Camp," he said, groups, churches, fraternities and sororit- a large share comes from Black social and "and it is a six-week course of training at ies. ment, and marketing. According to one civic organizations. One of these orga- BEEP staff executive, "the program al- Fort Knox, KY. It's an introduction to the With an increasing number of Black stu- nizations, The Links, Inc., has contributed lows executives to interact with students Army and soldiering. We pay for transpor- dents requiring financial aid to attend col- nearly $1 million to UNCF over the past and provide a networking environment tation to and from camp, of course, and lege, many are seeking new ways to lessen decade. It was the first major organization allowing for contact for jobs in the fu- each student who completes it receives the burden of getting a college degree. A to adopt the United Negro College Fund as ture." around $670 in pay, plus room and 4-year scholarship, whether academic or a national project. AT its recent national ' 'We are challenged to keep educational board," LTC Davis explained. "It's no athletic, is the single best way to finance a convention, The Links donated $160,000. opportunities alive and affordable for vacation," LTC stated, "because we ask a college education. One resource, the these young people. They represent the lot of students who attend our camp. But in Army ROTC Scholarship Program, offers Black Executive Exchange Program (BE- labor and leadership pools of tomorrow," my experience, they return to campus with the benefits of covering educational ex- EP) affirms UNCF Executive Director Edley an understanding of who the Army is and penses while providing management and in his "Blueprint For The Future" report what it does, and the great majority of leadership training. While much of the money from UNCF statement. them enroll in ROTC when the fall semes- Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Train- goes towards attracting high calibre fac- It is hoped that the Black community, ter open, although there is no obligation to ing Corps) scholarships pay for tuition, ulty to the southern colleges, the National and especially Black alumni, will continue do so," LTC Davis added. 450 students required educational fees and an amount Urban League's Black Executive Ex- to carry on their commitment to support were awarded two-year scholarships dur- for books, supplies and equipment. Plus, ,change Program (BEEP) established clos- higher education, in order to preserve the ing the 1983 camp. ROTC scholarships recipients receive up to $1,000 a year as a er ties between faculty and students. The longstanding tradition of the historically cover tuition, an allowance for books and tax free subsistence allowance each school main objective of BEEP is to raise the Black college. supplies, plus $1000 subsistence during year the award is in effect. High School career aspirations of students by exposing both the junior and senior year of college. students who wish to complete their them to Black men and women who are Interested students should contact Ma- education on a black college campus may ranking executives and professionals. jor Barbara Wingate at 212-295-3533 (col- apply for a four-year Army ROTC Quality BEEP operates by "borrowing" pro- lect). Applications will be taken until May Enrichment Program (QEP) scholarship fessionals from public and private firms to 1, 1984. PageS February, 1984 COMMUNICATOR AID lor Campus Day Care Campus child-care facilities will receive a boost in their operational budgets if legislation that would provide a maximum of $10,000 per facility is adopted. The proposed, sponsored by Kenneth P. LaValle, chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, is designed to increase the capacity of established centers and to provide the impetus for additional ones, according to the bil memo. The money would be a one-time grant. Richard Santoro, program director for LaValle, said that the proposal has been circulated among various people close to the day-care issue for imput, and that a joint hearing is being planned to help better understand the issue. The State Education Department in- dicates that there are more and more women going to school in need of such services," Sasntoro said. According to LSantoro, a similar bill is being worked on bu Assemblyman Mark Alan Siegel, who chairs the Assembly Higher Education Committee. The influx of non-traditional students attending college has increased the need for campus-based child-care centers, according to Phyllis Bader-Borel, director of the Community College Program De- velopment. During the 1960's, says Bader-Borel, there were few day-care centers. This situation has changed dramatically because the influx of non-traditional students Children enjoy a game of checkers at B.C.C.'s Drop-In-Center, while parents attend classes. — housewives, person changing their depend largely on donations and parental while five primarily serve children of stu- located on campus, while three are located careers, and people who, after working for fees. These fees, which would ordinarily dents. One center primarily cares for chil- off campus. There are 13 campuses which a number of years, have decided to contin- present a problem to student-parents, are dren of faculty. Two are fairly evenly di- don't provide day-care. Two of these indi- ue their education, said Bader-Borel. levied on a sliding-scale basis to help sub- vided between children of students and cate on-going review, according to the Presently, the State University of New sidize these parents. those from the community, and another preliminary report. York provides space, utilities, provisions The centers were originally established center has a fairly even number of children "Given projected increases of non- for faculty, and maintenance for about 18 to provide day-care for children of stu- of students and staff, according to a survey traditional students, Sen. LaValle's pro- campus-operated centers and 17 commu- dents and faculty, but fiscal austerity di- of day-care services on SUNY campuses. posal could provide the mechanism to help nity college centers. ctated the need for community support, Of 31 SUNY campuses, 18 have day- establish programs on the remaining cam- The majority of the day-care centers are says Bader-Borel care services: one campus, Stony Brook, puses. LaValle's effort is a great boom to licensed non-profit organizations which Of the 18 campus centers, seven have a has three. Brockport and Cornell have two the program," Bader-Borel said. majority of children from the community, each. The majority of the centers (15) are WBCC WANTED WANTS Track & Field YOU Athletes • EXPERIENCED OR NOT WBCC. the student operated radio station, • MALE & FEMALE is looking for conscientious students with an interest in broadcasting, as a learning • COMPETE IN NATIONAL CHAM- voiperience to widen your horizons or to ex- plore it as a career objective. Previous experience is not required. However, a PIONSHIPS genuine interest in radio station work is required. WBCC is a formated close circuit • TRAVEL radio station which provides popular music, news, and special information on • QUALITY COACHING i .impus events. There are membership openings in the IT IS UP TO YOU TO TAKE THE STEP! following areas/ JOIN THE BCC VARSITY TRACK TEAM MEET WITH US ON THURSDAY'S 12 — 2PM Announcing Promotion Engineering Personnel Production Programming ALUMNI GYMASIUM CONFERENCE ROOM News reporting OR CONTACT THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCA- l-'ree FCC classes. TION DEPT. Apply at Gould Student Center, Room 310. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT "FAME TO GAIN" Page6 COMMUNICATOR February, 1984 Hnancial Aid at Bronx Community College

COSTS IS A NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM FOR FULL-TIME NATRICULATED STU- FULL-TIME DENTS (12 CREDITS OR MORE) WHICH IS FOR TUITION ONLY. FOR TUITION (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) $612.50 per semester ELIGIBLE STUDENTS IT PAYS THE COLLEGE A MINIMUM OF $250 A *STUDENT ASSOCIATION FEES $ 35.00 per semester YEAR AND A MAXIMUM OF $1225 A YEAR. NEW YORK STATE TAXABLE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES COST ABOUT $100.00 per semester INCOME, TUITION CHARGES AND SIZE OF FAMILY DETERMINE THE PART-TIME (fewer than 12 credits)* AMOUNT OF THE AWARD. ONLY NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS ARE TUITION (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) $ 40.00 per credit ELIGIBLE. *STUDENT ASSOCIATION FEES $ 17.00 per semester PELL AND TAP BOOKS AND SUPPLIES COST ABOUT $25.00 per course THESE TWO PROGRAMS ARE THE BASE OF ALL FINANCIAL AID; 'STUDENT ASSOCIATION FEES MUST BE PAID IN CASH AT THE TIME OF THEREFORE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THESE BE APPLIED FOR EACH REGISTRATION YEAR — AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID TAP FINANCIAL ASSISTTANCE COMES IN TWO FORMS: GRANTS (FREE 1. NEW YORK DOES NOT CONSIDER STUDENTS UNDER 22 YEARS OF MONEY), LOANS AND WORK (SELF-HELP-MONEY). IT IS BASED UPON AGE, LIVING ON THEIR OWN, AS FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT OF DEMONSTRATED STUDENT NEED. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO MAIN- THEIR PARENTS EXCEPT UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS. THESE TAIN SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN THEIR COURSE WORK. THIS BOOK- STUDENTS, THEREFORE, MAY EXPERIENCE A LONG DELAY IN LET WILL ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF FINANCIAL RECEIVING THEIR TAP AWARD NOTICES. THEY MAY HAVE TO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE. PAY THEIR TUITION WITH OTHER FINANCIAL AH) OR CASH. STU- PELL GRANT (formerly BEOG) DENTS SHOULD DISCUSS THEIR SITUATION WITH A TAP COUNSELOR IS A FEDERAL GRANT BASED ON NEED, AND THE COST OF EDUCA- AND READ PAGE 8 OF TAP INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. TION. ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED BY INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. THE 2. BEGINNING SEPTEMBER, 1981, AL FIRST-TIME TAP RECIPIENTS MAY STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAILING THE FORM DIRECTLY TO PELL RECEIVE ONE OR TWO SUPPLEMENTAL TUITION ASSISTANCE PRO- GRANT PROGRAM. AN ANSWER CAN BE EXPECTED WITHIN APPROX- GRAM (STAP) PAYMENTS IF THEY ENROLL FOR AT LEAST SIX CRED- IMATELY SIX (6) WEEKS OF APPLLYING. THIS ANSWER IS CALLED A IT WEIGHTS OF REMEDIAL COURSE WORK. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR). IT MUST BE TURNED IN IMMEDIATELY TAP, STUDENTS MUST TAKE AT LEAST 12 CREDITS, OF WHICH AT TO THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE. THE AWARD MAY BE USED FOR TUI- LEAST 6 MUST BE DEGREE CREDITS. TION OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. STUDENTS MUST BE REG- 3. ANY ELIGIBLE STUDENT RECEIVING A TAP AWARD AFTER PAYING ISTERED FOR SOX (6) OR MORE CREDITS TO BE ELIGIBLE. TUITION WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. TAP AWARD NOTICES THE PELL APPLICATION CAN BE PICKED UP IN LOEW HALL, 106 COME IN DUPLICATE, ONE COPY MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE DUR- SAR'S OFFICE. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) 4. UNTIL THE STUDENT RECEIVES AN AWARD NOTICE, THE AMOUNT USED FOR REGISTRATION IS AN ESTIMATE AND MAY BE CHANGED BY ALBANY. IF THIS OCCURS, AND THE ALBANY AWARD IS LESS THAN THE CUNY ESTIMATE, THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY VOTERS REGISTRATION DRIVE THE BALANCE. 5. TAP NOW CHECKS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FI- RALLY NANCE TO VERIFY THE TAXABLE INCOME REPORTED ON THE TAP APPLICATION AND WILL CHANGE THE TAP AWARD ACCORDINGLY. PELL PLACE: GOULD STUDENT CENTER THIS GRANT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT IS BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF CREDITS CARRIED EACH TIME: MARCH 29, 1984 (12-2) SEMESTER. IF A STUDENT DROPS BELOW THE NUMBER OF CREDITS GUEST SPEAKERS: Senator Israel Ruiz and Assembly- FOR WHICH ORIGINALLY REGISTERED, THE GRANT WILL BE REDUCED man Rivera. ACCORDINGLY. ALSO, STUDENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPAY A POR- TION IF THEY WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL AFTER RECEIVING THEIR ALL STUDENTS ARE INVITED PELL CHECK.

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LEGISLATIVE INTERN PROGRAM

The New York State Department of Commerce, Division of Minority Business Student Politics Development, is sponsoring a LEGISLA- By Heather Collymore TIVE INTERN PROGRAM. Interns will build a network across the nation. As the should "Make South Africa a political Student Leaders from across the entire be assigned to participating legislators' conscience of the nation they must take question" and they are planning a Nation- U.S.A. came together in Washington district offices to act as the hold of the political helm and change the al Rally from March 21 through April 4th. D.C. this past month. They were invited liaison/coordinator between the minority course of things. The first step in this effort It was suggested that we need one-hundred by the National Student Leadership Net- business community and the Division of is voter registration, but there is life be- million signatures of which twenty-five work. Minority Business Development. yond registration; we must focus on voter million will be students across Ithe nation The theme of the conference "Politics The intern's responsibilities will in- education, voter mobilization, voter in opposition to aparthied in South Africa. 84'' The Challenge to be a Great Nation", clude: participation and voter agitation. They are also planning a fact finding tour was designed to inform, educate, inspire 1. Working in a legislative office for a Student leadership organizations should in South Africa with at least 15 student and organize student leaders from across minimum of 6 hours per week; develop a Political Education Division leaders. The invitation came from South the nation in order to prepare students to 2. Engaging in research in the area of thus creating a vehicle for student West African People's Organization play a significant role in the local, state, small businesses in order to locate participation in the political process. (S.W.A.P.O.) and African National Con- and national elections this year. new sources of assistance; Ms. Julie Henderson from Latin Amer- gress (A.N.C.). The conference opened with guest ican Affiars represented American In- The conference concluded with a 3. Developing, in conjunction with a speaker, Mr. Niles White, Government dians. As she herself is part Indian she special commemoration breakfast in salute college advisor, a project that coin- Affairs Dir. United Negro College Fund, spoke fervently on the subject of Indian to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a short cere- cides with the internship experi- who spoke about the Reauthorization Act rights. "We have come of age" Ms. Hen- mony was held in honor of his birthday. ence. Factors affecting a student's selection to of Education. This act, called Title 111, derson stated. Now American Indians are Mr. Edward Cohen B.C.C.'s student participate in the Legislative Intern Pro- lasted 4-6 yrs. in which time $134 million considered an Independent nation. It was council chairman, spoke briefly on "not gram will include: grade point average, dollars of Educational funds were lost. To not until 1978 that they got control of their ego but efforts". faculty recommendation, student interest remedy this, title 111 has had to increase own schools. Prior to this Indians were The guest speaker of the day Rev. appropriations, especially black colleges and motivation. taken away from their families and no In- Tyrone Crider was enthusiasticly wel- A training session will be scheduled to who have had increased budget cuts due to dian language could be spoken in school. comed by the students. He spoke fervently acquaint interns with the programs and the decline in enrollment. It was then sug- There are approximately 1.8 million In- on commitment, to whatever you en- materials available to minority business gested that the Pell Grant be increased to a dians in America, and as a group they deavor in life; and the importance of enterprises. maximum of $3000 which would help de- endorse Jackson's candidacy. "scholarship". Student leaders must crease the loan debt. Sheldon King, the National Youth Di- remember that their first priority is being a Students interested in setting up an In- Students must take up the challenge to rector of Operation Push stated that we student and you should always remember dependent Study Program for the Spring what your goals are in life. 1984 semester should contact: Ms. Ismay Taylor - Academic Affairs Office Language Hall, Room 11 ext. 6276.

Rev. Tyrone Crider Ms. Julie Henderson Mr. Edward Cohen Photo Credit - D»vid FOHC

AFRICAN HISTORY, AFRICAN PRESENT, AFRICAN FUTURE! January 7,1984 Harlem — African Win- — Dr. Shabaka Wo'se Forward Ever dow On The World — Dr. John H. Clarke March 31, 1984 African Struggles In The (lecture will be heldat Convent Avenue Caribbean — Dr. Edward Scobie Baptist Church) All seminars take place at The Mount Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 145th, Street January 14, 1984 African Medicine — and Convent Avenue, New York City. The Chinese Connection — Dr. David Backward Never There will be a discussion period at each Butler (lecture will be held at convent seminar. Avenue Baptist Church) Donation: $2.00 each seminar.Time: 4:00 March 24, 1984 "Up Ye Mighty Race" P.M. Page8 COMMUNICATOR February, 1984

A LESSON TO LEARN Lester Gunter BCC Coed Wins first Prize I was afraid when it started; I thought it might not be wise for me to have found Elizabeth Grafals, a 22-year-old favor in your eyes. accounting major at Bronx Community The affection I developed now make my College, won the $500 first prize for her heart burn. All along it had been a les- essay during the Celebration of Hispanies son to learn. in the Corporate World. I just knew from the beginning that the Sponsored by the Wall Street Chapter of end would hurt, that being enamored by Image, the city wide contest required the your beauty was lack worth. submission of an essay entitled, "Expand- ing our Horizons in the Business World." I was foolish to let you mermerize me Ms. Grafels learned of the contest from her with your charms. I must have been just a puppet in your arms. college guidance counselor just a day before the deadline. "I knew I could do it," All along I suspected that this was fake. she said. "I had a lot of ideas on the But thanks, you did me a favor and now subject." I am awake. Ms. Grafals emphasized the importance I understand much better now what I of education. "We shouldn't limit our- had been doing. We simply played a selves in our choice of careers," she said, game of which I knew nothing. referring to both women and minorities. It is really no surprise, no none at all. I Ms. Grafals lives in the Bronx with her knew you had something coming though parents and her three-year-old son, Jason. you behaved like a doll. Her son is enrolled in the Bronx Commu- You lured me on then made an abrupt nity College Child Development Center turn. But never mind, 1 still say it's a which provides day care for children of the lesson to learn. college's students. Ms. Grafals entered Bronx Community College in 1979 but dropped out after a year to have her child. She returned in Students' Prayer 1981. "I always knew I wanted to complete college," she noted. "I plan to get by Betty Astor my degree from BCC and continue at We're laying ourselves down to study Baruch for my baccalaureate." We pray to the Lord we won't go nutty Currently, Ms. Grafals is looking for a If we should fail to learn this junk job. "The cuts in financial aid have been We pray to the Lord we will not flunk very hard on me." she said. But it we do don't shed any tears Just put some roses behind our ears Tell the teacher's we did our best Then pile all of our books on our chest If we should die before we wake That's one less test we'll have to take.

Elizabeth Grafals

STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING A CLUB, CAN CONTACT THE PRESIDENTS OF THE CLUB, OR STUDENT COUNCIL IN G.S.C. IN RM. 201

CLUBS (ACTIVE) 1983-84 Phi Theta Kappa J. Bacote R. Haynes LO218 NAME FAC ADV. PRES. LOC. #6064 981-5477 African, Caribbean Paulette Gary Pearleen Biule GRH 514 Dance Workshop C. Honda Smith AG300 #6296 (981-5290) TT720 #6021 Art P. Schria Sheila Hatch BL303 Forensic Society G. Greenfield TT618 #6240 (981-5756) Theatre Workshop L. Powell TT613 Bible Believers J. Spielberger Jania Whitley PH33 Nursing A. Fuller GT412 #6298 (273-0790) Bowling D. Genova LDomingo Rodiguez AG200 C/10 (History) sJ. Wieczeizak R. Pouriet TT415 #6022 (980-0204) #6102 Ceramics Readers L. Liebeiman sJ. Tobacco TT716 Chess S. Wilkofsky Miguel Pabon GRH 504 #6299 #6154 TT511 Hatian Stud* AG200 French R. Gougin Quinton Pineda (282-3236) #6073 M. Timmons #6020 Para Legal F. Terrell/A. Wolk Wilbert Richards GRH 508 Chinese M. Chang David Chow TT316 #6497 (279-0035) #6333 Puerto Rican Students L. Pinto Julin Rodiguez TT510 S. Lawrence D. Cooper #6155 (283-3536) #6143 (Eye) Yearbook F. Sharpe V. Douglas GRH 509 Computer B. Kabak Elston Rivera GT322 #6240 (274-0007) #6914 I.E.E. (Day) S. Lawrence D. Cooper GT 108 #6143 Black Student Union R. Adewumi Shakina R. Chapman Hatian* R. Jean Fiantz Biignolk NI 109 I.E.E. (Even) D. Cooper GT 108 #6349 Psychology Robbins GRH 505 Swimming J. Katz Hayden Connelins AG115 #6252 TT314 #6023 Education B. Wilson Carolyn Clark TT212 #6136 International Indian G. Bhalla R. Ramourau GT 120 #6329 Cosmetiques H. Skinner F. Miller AG402 #6417 February, 1984 Page 9

Bronx Community College February 1984 PRESENTS

A tribute to the past, present and future

of the Black Experience in Africa, the

Caribbean and the Americas through

presentations of art, music and politics.

Tuesday, February 1 RONDELL SHERIDAN, Comedian GRENOLDO FRAZIER, Piano/Vocals 12 Noon Cabaret Room Thursday, February 9 BOBBI HUMPHREY & FRIENDS in Concert 12 Noon Hall of Fame Playhouse Thrsday, February 16 "Political Strategies for the 80's" with Rep. Angelo del Toro & others 12 Noon Banquet Room Tuesday, February 21 "Third World Book Fair" 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Banquet Room Film: "Rastafari Voices" 12 Noon Cabaret Room Thursday, February 23 JON LUCIEN & FRIENDS in Concert 12 Noon Hall of Fame Playhouse Friday, February 24 "Student Council Celebration Disco/Dance" 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. Banquet & Cabaret Rooms Tuesday, February 28 KWAME TOURE (Stokley Carmichael) SPEAKS 12 Noon Banquet Room

>±J *3 All Events Free and Open to the Public! m (D (LIMITED SEATING) 3 R WEST 181 STREET & UNIVERSITY AVENUE. Information: 220-6232. CJ Funded by B.C.C. Association, Inc. Student Activity Fees. 55 Sponsored by Student Activities, Student Council and Cultural Affairs.

The BCC Modern Language Department is sponsoring the Second Annual B.C.C. Language and Culture Conference on Tuesday, March 6, 1984. This year the theme is "New York — Multi/Lingual/- Multi-Cultural." BCC faculty who will speak include Dr. V. Bonelli (History), Dr. C. Auser (English) and Prof. L. Pinto (Mod. Lang.). Other panelists are from Nassau CC and the NYC Board of Education. All (public included) are invited to attend. The conference begins at 9:30 A.M. and ends at 3:30 P.M. in GSC 207-208. Intermission from 12 noon to 1:30 P.M. approximately.