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Volume III Number XVI Atlanta , Georgia March 27, 1992

Hooks Speaks at CAU's First Consolidation Convocation

By Veronica Fields ticipation in the Democratic race Editor-In-Chief helped elevate it and that Bill Clinton has a lot to think about as far as the black community is concerned. America’s political state, educa­ In light of his recent announce­ tional policies and state of the black ment to retire from his position as community were the topics of Dr. executive director, Dr. Hooks said, Benjamin Hooks’ address to the “Fifteen years is a long time. I am Clark Atlanta University family dur­ 67 years old and I’ll be pushing up ing consolidation week. roses pretty soon and I’d like to Hooks, executive director of the smell some of them first.” National Association for the Ad­ ' •: .SHEL "W He decided to do as little as pos­ vancement of Colored People, was p. , , D , ,, , PHOTO BY LAKESHA GAGE sible with the decision of a new the guest speaker at CAU’s first Pictured above, Benjamin L. Hooks speaking to CAU at the convocation. person to replace him but said that consolidation celebration convoca­ if the board asks him for help he tion on March 19. the people on the U. S. Supreme cannot turn their backs on educa­ will. The ceremony was held to com­ Court and put them in the body of tion by saying that this subject or Responding to an article in the memorate the unification of it’s a bird, the bird would fly back­ that subject will not benefit me in Feb. 23, issue of The Atlanta Jour­ parent institutions Clark College wards. any way. “You are spitting on your nal Constitution that the NAACP, (CC) and Atlanta University (AU) on He talked about the state of own grave when you refuse to learn. “has become a stagnant social club July 1, 1988. black America and said that some­ Do not look back to the pyramids for aging marchers,” Dr. Hooks said Dr. Hooks stated that few could thing is speaking to us from the and forget that we landed on the that the organization has always have seen what would become of past. He said that crime, drugsand moon.” been a target of criticism. this university when it was founded. violence do exist and that these He said that we as a race must “There have always been critics,” He said that when he looks back at problems will never be solved un­ understand the deprivation our Dr. Hooks said. “Critics thought the humble beginnings of CC and less they are discussed. “The lead­ people went through and not get that the world was flat when it was AU and sees where the university is ing cause of death of young black mad, but get smart. “Do not be really round. We’ve never been now, the phrase “I’ll find a way or men is by another black man, ” said bitter ‘For whom the Gods would worldwide accepted. I doubt if they make one,” still holds today. Dr. Hooks. He quoted Muslim leader destroy, they first made man.'” really know what we are doing.” Clark College, founded in 1869 Elijah Muhammed saying, “No one “Those to which much is given, The NAACP “will continue on the and Atlanta University, founded in can save us from us but us.” much is expected,” said Dr. Hooks. platform they are on now,” said Dr. 1965 were started a few years after The audience was told, “It is stu­ At a small press conference after­ Hooks. “We will not abandon our the emancipation of enslaved blacks pid to hate white people because ward, Dr. Hooks said that Pat historic fight. We will not flinch. according to Dr. Hooks, who was they are white. If you do that, then Buchanan, who is running for the The NAACP will be moving forward amazed at how four million black they have the right to think of blacks Republican nomination, is pitiful for all people.” people could have the desire to build in the same way.” and that his platform is racist and As part of the consolidation cel­ higher institutions. He stated that There have been four executive is not in the best interest of this ebration, the Philharmonic Society, they did more with nothing that we directors of the NAACP, and two of country. under the direction of Thomas D. do with something and that we are them, James Weldon Johnson and Dr. Hooks said that as head of the Hager, sang "Reign, Clark Atlanta," the beneficiaries of those who did Walter White had ties to CC. NAACP he could not endorse a presi­ one of the three songs proposed as what they did. On an educational standpoint, he dential candidate, but thinks that the CAU Alma Mater. The text was When discussing America’s po­ said that it is important for young blacks will overwhelmingly vote written by C. Eric Lincoln and ar­ litical arena, the civil rights leader people to learn mathematics and Democratic. ranged by Roland M. Carter. said that if you took the brains of the sciences. He said that blacks He said that Paul Tsongas’ par­ Campus Attacks The Insider An Energy Boost By Kesha Moorefield Two adolescents passing the men Copy Editor as they walked to their cars, com­ Attacks continued 2 mented on the car radio Robinson was carrying. One of them said that’s a nice pull-out radio. Haitian Refugees Recently, attacks in front of the “Probably high school students,” DeKlerk and South Africa 4 Communication Arts Center have Robinson replied to his friend as caused concern for student and they continued walking. He had Hot Responses faculty safety. taken the radio out of the car to On March 16, ClarkAtlanta Uni­ prevent someone from stealing it. The Beast Beware 5 versity freshman, Frank Robinson, At this time, the person walking was assaulted as he tried to get into with Robinson had gotten into his Sooooul Train his câr parked across the street truck and left him alone. As the A Play Thing 6 from the building. The student, who victim was approaching his car, he volunteers as a production assis­ noticed a group ofyoungboys stand­ Words of Glover 7 PHOTO BY LAKESHAGAGE tant for shows taped at the campus ing at the comer of Raymond and Pictured above, Raymond Street and television studio, was leaving with a Beckwith Streets. Panther Men Fall Beckwith Streets, the area on which the friend around 5:30 p.m. prior to the Ladies End Season continued on page 2. campus attacks took place. incident. <____ —-> Page 2 ClarK Atlanta University Panther March 27, 1992 my medical bills and brush the issue aside,” he added. After com­ Campus pleting his Valentine’s Day show, the radio personality went to the parking lot to put records in his car Attacks and park at the comer of Beckwith and Raymond Streets so the vehicle continued from page 1. would be closer to the front en­ trance. This is the exact location When he opened the door, a black where Robinson was attacked a male ordered him to hand over the month later. “ pull-out. “I thought he was Joking As he was doing so, six guys at first but when I refused, the look started throwing bricks and other PHOTO BY LAKESHA GAGE on his face changed as if he was debris. He described two adoles­ Seated above from left to right: Dr. Kofi Bota, James D. Watkins, Dr. Thomas W. Cole, trying to look serious,” said cents in the crowd that also fit the Jr., and Dr. Diana Natalicio as they signed the agreement. Robinson. description of Robinson’s attack­ He then received a blow to the ers. This prompted him to drive jaw and another young man began around the comer to Stegall’s Food Education and Research to hit him. Most of the blows were to and get a security officer. After my body, he added. identifying himself to the Sims em­ While he continued to hold on to ployee, he proceeded to give details Agreement signed at CAU his radio, the young attackers be­ of what had happened. came frustrated and threw the bag They immediately returned to the By Lewis Pryor the Energy Department would seek on Robinson’s shoulder, contain­ site and as Patton stepped out of Sports Editor continued funding to complete con­ ing a car phone, to the other side of the car a young man walked up on struction of the Clark Atlanta Re­ the street. The impact from him him. At that time, someone in the United States Secretary of En­ search and Education Center for pulling back, forced him to hit his group of on-lookers threatened to ergy, James D. Watkins, signed Science and Technology. The En­ car and set of the alarm. shoot him. According to the victim, agreements for continued federal ergy Department has already spent Ann Kimbrough, director of uni­ that is when the assailant hit him. support on education and research $14 million toward the completion versity relations, whose office is lo­ “He must have hit me with every­ projects for environmentally aware of the research center which is cated in the department, was walk­ thing he had,” the announcer re­ college students at Clark Atlanta scheduled to open in 1992, one ing to her car when she saw him plied. University on Feb. 27. year after its original grand opening being beaten. She called the At­ Three of his teeth were dislodged The agreements signed by of September 1991. lanta Police department and Sims and he was knocked unconscious. Watkins are designed to encourage “When completed, the center will security to report the crime. The security guard called for help increased minority participation in be one-of-a-kind among historically The group of boys that had gath­ and Patton regained consciousness environmental areas throughout blackcolleges and universities,” said ered on the comer to watch the as four Atlanta police officers got to Historically Black Colleges and Dr. Kofi Bota, vice president for incident ran when the alarm the scene. Although the attacker Universities/Minority Institutions research at CAU and director of the sounded. The assailants only ran and his accomplices remained at (HBCU/MI), Environmental Tech­ HBCU/MI Environmental Technol­ half a block up the street and stood the scene only one person was ar­ nology and Waste Management ogy and Waste Management Con­ there as Robinson got into the car rested. Consortium, which is comprised of sortium. He added, “This will be the and struggled to release the steer­ Eighteen-year-old Charles Arnold 17 historically black colleges and largest science and research center ing wheel lock. Bernard of 73 Raymond St. was universities, along with minority on a university campus funded by One of the attackers was de­ charged with simple battery accord­ institutions. the federal government in years.” scribed as having a dark complex­ ing to an APD report. With approximately 500 students In a coinciding program at CAU, ion, with a high top fade and wear­ Although an ambulance was and 10 college presidents present Watkins signed a four-and-a-half ing a front gold tooth. The other there, the Sims employee took Watkins said the Department of year agreement with the Educa­ teenager had a light complexion Patton to Grady Memorial Hospital Energy is committed to enhancing tion, Research and Development and wore a very short hair cut. to be treated for his injuries. environmental education to meet Association (ERDA) of Georgia Uni­ When Sims Security arrived, he The radio announcer thinks that the increasing global needs in the versities involving research aimed filed a report. “They said they did if his case had been investigated environmental sciences. at improving health and safety not have much to go on because I properly, Robinson would not have The consortium also provides conditions at the Savannah River could only describe my attackers’ been harassed. “At first, I chose to science interns for college students, Site. The Energy Department, physical traits and not what they take a low profile about the attack as well as science and mathematics through the Westinghouse Savan­ were wearing,” he added. Robinson but after hearing about the other training in primary and secondary nah River Co., will fund research of was disgusted because neither cam­ person being beaten in the same schools on a national level. faculty and students at the ERDA pus security nor the police made area, I knew something had to be CAU is the campus headquar­ schools, which include: Clark At­ an effort to look for the suspects. done,” said Patton. ters for the consortium, which also lanta University, Emory University, On our way to the hospital, I was Television stations attempted to includes Alabama A&M, Florida the Georgia Institute of Technol­ driven around the block by campus try to get me to give them the story A&M, Florida International, Hamp­ ogy, Georgia State University, the security so I could point out the because they realize a high crime ton. Howard, Jackson State, New Medical College of Georgia and the boys if 1 happened to see them, he risk exists in the area but Clark Mexico Highlands, Northern Ari­ University of Georgia. said. chooses to ignore it, he added. zona, North Carolina A&T State, The research program which in­ He was taken to a local hospital Out of the outrage he felt over the Prairie View A&M, Southern Uni­ cludes such things as reactor safety by a Sims employee and dropped beating and the murders of a CAU versity at Baton Rouge, Texas A&I, and robotics will be funded with as off. “He left a number and told me to and a Morehouse student less than Texas Southern, and Tuskegee uni­ much as $3 million through the call when I was finished,” Robinson a year a part, he contacted a lawyer. versities; Xavier University of Loui­ current fiscal year. said. “Something must be done to bring siana and the University of Texas, His two attackers have not been attention to this problem that El Paso. caught and friends of Robinson told plagues the Atlanta University Cen­ While speaking to the group of him that two young men fitting the ter,” said Patton. student and faculty Watkins cited description he had given were sit­ the lack of trained professionals as ting in the hallway of the communi­ the reason for so many unfilled cations arts center. environmental and science engi­ Rob Patton, a radio announcer neeringjobs. for WCLK, the campus radio sta­ “This is a whole new growth in­ tion, was also attacked leaving the dustry, in my opinion, probably the building at approximately 12:10 biggest in the world,” Watkins said. a.m. on February 15. He has filed “You are in the right field at the a lawsuit against the university but right time, and you are on the right specific details concerning the case track for preparing for these ca­ could not be disclosed due to litiga­ THE VIOLENCE reers.” tion. “Something needed to be done, In addition to the efforts of the I Just couldn’t let the school pay for consortium, Watkins also pledged March 27, 1992 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 3

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THE PANTHER Staff Members Veronica Fields GLOBAL ISSUES Editor-In-Chief Anthony George HI Managing Editor LaKesha Gage News Editor Whites Vote To Abolish Apartheid Jayme L. Bradford Editorial Page Editor Chandra Thomas By Jayme L. Bradford world has never seen people vote to power with whites, despite the in­ Lifestyles Editor Editorial Page Editor give up power in a country that they justices done against them. This is Lewis Pryor still control. the only way to truly promote de­ Sports Editor After centuries of heartache, degra­ Nelson Mandela, president of the mocracy and the betterment of the Kesha Moorefield dation and ruthless death—it’s sup­ African National Congress, has al­ country. It is crucial, that the Copy Editor posedly over. Black South Africans ready called on de Klerk to estab­ blacks settle the problem among Ann We ad Kimbrough are finally becoming free. It might lish an interim government this year themselves and become unified. Adviser sound hard to believe, but the white that would enforce the dismantling The referendum possibly pre­ GENERAL INFORMATION South Africans have actually voted of apartheid. vented a bloody race war, which The Panther is an independent student pub­ themselves out of power. President “The purpose of the interim gov­ would have probably killed hun­ lication thatservesClarkAtlanta University. No F.W. de Klerk said that South Africa ernment will be to supervise the dreds of thousands. For this rea­ items published in the Panther may be repro­ has closed the book on apartheid. transition from an apartheid to a son, it is important that there are duced or used in any form without the written Whites voted 68.7 percent to 31.3 democratic state... we are demand­ not any more fights or conflicts permission of the Editor and Advisor. percent to forge ahead with talks that ing that it should be done as soon between blacks, such as the Zulus The ideas expressed on the editorial page are would end the white-minority rule as possible,” said Mandela. and the Xoras, because it can lead the opinions of the individual authors and do not and give blacks voting rights, accord­ Although some feel that de Klerk reflect the ideas of the university or Panther staff. ing to The Atlanta Journal. should be commended for his ac­ The Panther’s mailing address is Panther tions, it was bound to happen. De Newspaper, Clark Atlanta University, James P. After World War II, white leaders Brawley Drive at Fair Street, S.W., P.O. Box established apartheid, a rigid system Klerk did nothing different than 329, Atlanta, Georgia 30314 or call 880-8647 of social and economic divisions, to Abraham Lincoln to save his coun­ for inquiries, The Panther office is located in the ensure that blacks would never have try and unify the people. Until de Mass Media Arts Building. Meetings are held control over their land. South Africa Klerk, the white government re­ every Tuesday at noon in room 120 in the Mass has been divided, allowing whites to fused to see blacks as equals. Media Arts Building. attain 87 percent of the land. Whites Nevertheless, another challenge CIRCULATION have fooled themselves into believ­ has arisen. Now that blacks and The Panther is distributed free of charge ing that the land was empty and whites are equal, they must learn weekly on Wednesdays. Copies of the Panther undeveloped until their forefathers how to live and work together. can be found at the entrance of each campus settled it. In the meantime, blacks For the first time in South Africa’s building. were deprived of citizenship and history, whites are losing their ma­ ADVERTISING nipulating and enslaving power. All Thedeadline forr^serving advertising space were dumped into barren “home­ I can say is that it's abouttime! But and submitting advertising copy is Thursday at lands.” 3 p.m. prior to the publication date. Advertise­ All over the world, those who be­ don’t sleep, whites are not likely to ments or requests for a rate chart should be lieve in equality and decency are surrender their power over night. mailed to The Panther. rejoicing at the surprising success There will definitely be some The Panther reserves the right to accept or of the referendum that gives South changes made. However, blacks reject and advertisements. The acceptance of an Africans hope for the future. The must also be willing to share the advertisement does not imply endorsement of the advertiser, product or service. By policy, The Panther does not accept any advertisements soliciting the use of alcohol or The United States Mistreats Haitian Refugees tobacco products. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor are encouraged. Letters By Tiana Harrison versal symbol of the unbalanced The United States government’s should be 200 words or less, typed and doubled Contributing Writer spaced. All submitted letters must include the scales shows an unequal weight on reluctancy to get involved in the author’s full name, signature and affiliation with one side. crisis was said to have been a result the university in order to appear in the Panther. The United States of America is Consquently, the decision falls of the recent confusion with the Thedeadl ine for all letters is Friday of each week “the land of opportunity” especially into line with all the other things ouster of the first freely elected presi­ by 5 p.m. Letters will run according to the date for those non-residents who live in that have been done to people of dent, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and received and amount of available space. a country where chances to make African decent by people of Euro­ the belief that the Haitian refugees The Panther reserves the right to edit for decisions about one’s life are very pean decent. It started off when were fleeing poverty. clarity, length, grammar and libelous material. limited. However, on Feb. 4, as the Bartolomé de las Casas made the Investigations were conducted to All submissions, once received, become the Haitian people (negatively referred suggestion to bring Africans to work find out the validity of the accusa­ property of The Panther. to as “the boat people”) boarded the land in America, and their tions made by the Haitian refugees, ANNOUNCEMENTS boats headed back to their land of underminded activities have been which revealed that harm was done As aservice to chartered CAU campus orga­ communist rule their dreams be­ unrelenting hence forth. nizations, the Panther will run announcements to the people when they were re­ came only a fleeing memory. for upcoming organizational events. Thedead­ The Justice Department found it turned to the country. The accusa­ The order for the Haitian people line for all announcements is the Thursday noon. necessary to release information tions as of Feb. 10, were still under They will appear in the Panther in the order they to return to their homeland came about the cost of the refugee crisis, investigation, but the media has were received. courtesy of the U. S. government. which noted each expense includ­ not made reference to the alleged Organizations not listed on theofficial list of The Judicial branch of the govern­ ing the price to have portable toi­ incidents. The issue has gone from chartered university organizations can still use ment, which supposedly stresses lets. However, there was not an front page news to small articles on the Panther to announce events, but will have to equality and Justice for all, sent itemized list of the millions of dol­ page ten or news bits. The govern­ purchase advertisement space and meet the ad­ them back to a country knowing lars that the United States sent to ment does not care what happens to vertisement deadline. that their lives would be in danger. Russia and there definitely was not the refugees as long as they do not The Panther reserves the right to edit for Please keep in mind that this is any hesistation about involving the have to put forth any effort or sacri­ clarity, length, grammar and reject announce­ the same government whose uni­ U.S. in the politics of that country. fice any more money. ments that we deem inappropriate. March 27, 1992 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stereotypes Cause A Stir Don't Be So Quick To Judge Others When the last issue of the Panther was released, everybody was buzzin I have been fortunate enough to be present at a few CAU student meetings about the article on stereotypes of the school’s in the AUC. Naturally to exchange views on how to bridge the gap between African and African- curious, I rushed to get a copy and read it for myself. At first, I chuckled, American students. The impetus behind these meetings, I was told, has but as I began to get deeper into the article, I was disappointed at the been the complaints by some African students that they have been targets mentality of students here in the AUC. Now, it is quite obvious that of contempt and discrimination by African American students. although we “struggle" for unity among the students, not only are we failing In the last meeting, a couple of African students traced the causes for the but the very stereotypes that divide us and have been dividing us are still misunderstanding to negative stereotyping and the lack of knowledge. being perpetuated. Some American students in the audience attributed their distorted image So, I pose the question “ Who’s responsible for feeding the stereotypes to of Africa to the media’s endless negative coverage of Africa. student after student when they come in?” The article cited Freshman Although I consented with this view, I could not at the same time help Orientation as being a culprit. I totally agree. However, I believe that FO noticing the false image with which Africans have portrayed themselves to is just one of a few other culprits not mentioned. their American counterparts. A common image of African students is that Each student from his/her institution can think of certain faculty, they are all well versed about each other’s culture and society. And as such, alumni or students who have been affected that perpetuate the stereotypes African-Americans are often made to feel guilty and apologetic for their be it directly or indirectly, be it in the name of instilling pride in one’s school ignorance about the land to their genesis. or whatever. I don’t want to step on any toes but truth is truth. How else True, an average educated African would know more about his region can stereotypes continue mainstream if the ones who came through the than an African American with the same level of education would. The institution before us did not contribute to the perpetuation of such reverse is also true when it comes to understanding the nature of north stereotypes? American society. It is not enough to say that we need AUC unity or knowledge of self. It is Otherwise, the same kind of misgivings that African-Americans manifest pointing out the problem and getting to the root of it. This particular towards Africa, Africans do also manifest them toward each other, albeit at situation is rooted in the history of the institutions, but more so the a smaller degree. As an Ethiopian, for instance, I have witnessed the conductors of this train of stereotypes. negative impact of the well publicized famine in parts of Ethiopia has had These schools were set up to educate our people. Of course the sick reality on fellow Africans. of racism was implemented in these schools. Specifically, speaking of the I often spend as much time explaining to African students, as I would process and standards of how black students were chosen to attend the Americans, that my country has much more to offer other than famine. I different schools in the AUC. then remind them that millions of people starve in every African country for Have we forgotten the purpose of seeking education at a college or one reason or another. university? To better ourselves and our condition should be our focus. It I am by no means using the ignorance of African students about each is no need to keep repeating cheap outdated stereotypes. All the schools in other’s country to justify or condescend the limited knowledge of African the AUC are respectable. For those who thrive on these things, if your look Americans about Africa. I am rather calling on all Africans to first examine at each school’s stu dent body, you will see a wide variety of people attending our understanding of each other before pin-pointing the faults of others. Let each institution. Homosexuality isn’t just at one school, it’s everywhere. us first clear the specks from our eyes before we examine the eyes of our Sisters who just Jumped off the hot seat are everywhere. Rich and poor brothers in America. attend every school. Beauty is all over the AUC among our people. Fikru Gebrekidan There is a natural desire for acceptance and praise in every human being. Each person wants to be acknowledged in some form but we cannot Student Shares Difficult Experience misinterpret that need by resorting to pushing others beneath us. The perception of being superior is dead. That is the mind-set of a person I was skeptical of sharing my personal experience with what my sister that is insecure with him/herself. A true “man” and a true “woman” know Jane calls the beast. I’m sure you all have heard of this beast and how it who they are and can look at everything and see value in it. has begun to ravage the African American community. We have to challenge these individuals that we hear spreading the lies. We need to It is estimated that by the year 1995, every one of you will know someone see and know the value in every school, every student and every gift that comes from who has been attacked by the beast. us to make our people’s condition around the world better. This beast has one person on a daily diet of benadryl, antibiotics, zinc, Sherice Chase, 3-5-92 ferrousulfate, vitamins, survac, iron pills and numerous other medica­ tions. This person is my brother, Cedric Preston and the beast is AIDS. The allegations or “rumors” you found newsworthy enough to publish I guess that I’m writing this article to say two things. One, we need to continue to foster the dissention and hatred African Americans currently educate ourselves about this beast and how it can be controlled. Two, rage against one another. As African Americans, it is past due for us to through prayer we can win this fight and overcome it. come together and work as one, and stop the verbal and physical attacks. I visited him on the weekend of Feb. 22 and we talked , but there really To open the pages of a campus newspaper printed by one of America’s aren’t a lot of things to talk about. However, there are two things he said prominent African American universities and see a story filled with to me that I’d like to pass along to you all. The first is to be very aware of allegations about its sister institutions, is a disgrace for the entire Atlanta AIDS and second, give you life and soul to Jesus Christ. University Center. The AUC should not be the nurturing place for contin­ You’ve all seen Magic Johnson and how he’s been helping with the AIDS ued encouragement of self-hatred. foundation. Hats off to that brother; he’s doing a noble and great thing. AUC faculty and staff have committed themselves to promoting the Magic looks well, but my brother is in a somewhat different physical state moral, spiritual and intellectual growth of young people who come from a than he. It is not at all a pretty situation. It’s graphic and I wouldn’t wish race that has been raped of its self-esteem and civil rights for over 200 it on anyone. I will say that it is a slow and methodical disease that’s years. Graduates from these various colleges constantly give their dollars extremely painful, and like a grape lying in the desert sun it dries you up. to their respective alma mater and boast about the educational and social Cedric understands what’s happening to him, his mind is sound and his growth they received while attending one of these fine institutions. spirit is alive. He is the strongest person that I know. I don’t know many As a Journalist, I wonder if you considered the following before printing people who could lay there and patiently wait for what doctors say is the your story: Did you think about the effect printing these negative inevitable. Even though his body is deteriorating he is still a beautiful comments would have on the self-confidence of students attending any one person who knows that when you get to the bottom of it all, Christ is the of the AUC institutions, or the picture it paints for the surrounding answer. community and the rest of the nation? Did you consider the effect it will He’s in Florida and I will keep visiting him. If you would like to write him have on the respective colleges enrollment and fund-raising efforts? Did I’m sure he’ll appreciate it and so would I. you or your newspaper advisor consider the legal ramifications of making I’m praying that he gets better, and I’m asking that your prayers include allegations against another person or organization? him. It will take a miracle for him to be healed and become able to walk Furthermore, your article lacks all the professional standards of a journalist. again. Do I believe in miracles? Yes. Your story makes statements that cannot be proven true and may open the door to numerous legal suits involving defamation and slander. Cedric Preston Journalists report the truth, check the facts and provide the public C/O Greencove Medical Center with information they deserve to know. As you build your career, please 803 Oak Street Room 21 note, no reputable news gathering agency in this country allows such Greencove, Florida 32043 slander on their pages. Jill Strickland Peace, Parrish Preston Jr. Page 6 Clark Atlanta University Panther______March 27, 1992

Soul Train Music Awards On The Right Track

Keith Washington BeBe and CeCe Winans Lisa Fisher By Chandra R. Thomas awarded Best Jazz Album. Sur­ evening was the tribute to musical Jodeci stole the show with their Lifestyles Editor prisingly, “Too Legit To Quit” by mastermind Prince. He was “my-pants-are-falling-and-they- Hammer, beat out Michael awarded the 1992 Heritage Award. can’t-get-up attire.” “AND THE WINNER IS...” was a Jackson’s “Black or White” for Video Labelle, Stephanie Mills, and Rosie Often the stage was cluttered with frequently repeated phrase on the of the Year. No doubt, all jaws Gaines (of his New Power Genera­ too many presenters and there were March 11, airing of the 1992 Soul dropped to the floor when “I Want tion band) performed songs written commercial breaks every twenty Train Music Awards. To Sex You Up” by the multi-racial and produced by the musician seconds (there’s only so many Geo The show, hosted by four very group Color Me Badd defeated “It’s Labelle stole the show and left both commercials one can take). diverse African-American entertain­ So Hard to Say Goodbye” by Boyz II the audience and Prince in tears. But overall, the show proved to be ers, Luther Vandross, Patti Labelle, Men for Song of the Year (Boy, did After a well deserved standing ova­ an exceptional showcase for the Vanessa Williams, and Will “The the crowd “boo”). tion, Prince called the ladies “God’s talents of African-American enter­ Fresh Prince” Smith, exhibited an The evening was also highlighted living proof of angels.” tainers. It was a milestone in the array of musical talents. by the performance of renowned Indeed, most of the stars were “in accomplishments ofAfrican-Ameri ­ Much of the talent featured is gospel duo BeBe and CeCe Winans vogue” for the evening. Lisa Fisher cans. It gave us the opportunity to often omitted from European ori­ who were joined by their mother. was scandalous in her micro-mini applaud our own achievements. The ented award ceremonies like the Smith performed an atrocious dress, while Troy Beyer was “tres show demonstrated that African- Grammy and American Music stand up comedy routine and Janet chic" in her white floor length gown. Americans can come together and Awards. Performances included Jackson received the 1992 Sammy Vandross looked ravishing , flaunt­ achieve success. The 1992 Soul Heavy D., Jodeci, Naughty By Na­ Davis Jr. Award for outstanding ing his “latest” trim physique. The Train Music Awards loudly pro­ ture, and Public Enemy. achievement as Entertainer oftheYear. Winans were untouchable in their claimed “WE ARE SOMEBODY.” Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable” was However, the true highlight of the matching electric yellow suits. But, By Chandra R. Thomas bubbling burlesque such as “This Misbehavin' At the Alliance Lifestyles Editor Joint Is Jumpin' “ and “Squeeze Me” to the blues of “Black and Blue” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the “interna­ and “MeanTo Me.” The song “Feets tional sell-out musical hit” featur­ Too Big,” no doubt, added a comical ing the music of Thomas “Fats” perspective. The vocalists unveiled, Wilder, is being presented at the a wide range of gospel-oriented Alliance Theatre through April 4. vocal ability. Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle The sequined dresses and Award and the Tony Award for Best pinstriped suits, designed by Randy Musical of 1978, it was directed by Barcelo.were extremely effective in Tony award nominee, Arthur Faria. illustrating the appeal of the Harlem EvanBell, Capathia Jenkins, Julia Renaissance era. Lema-Jackson, Sharon Wilkins, Resembling an actual jukebox, and Atlantan, Barry Bruce, star in the set greatly contributed to the this recreation of the gaudy glam­ lively atmosphere of the play. our of a 1930’s Harlem nightspot. The production might have been The show effectively collaborated more effective with more dialogue song and dance with the humorous but, the players’ use of audience edge known by it’s inspiration, Fats participation was especially favor­ Wilder. The players’ exceptional able. acting ability shined brightly in their Most audiences will find this mu­ conveyance of each character's dis­ sical to be wonderfully entertain­ tinct qualities. ing. “Ain’t Misbehavin’ “ is a musi­ The musical selections were ex­ cal production in a class all its own. cellent and proved to be most en­ See it! tertaining. Numbers ranged from Tootie Toots! will return

Sharon Wilkins and Evan Bell tn "Honeysuckle Rose" from "Ain't Misbehavin' in the next issue. March. 27, 1992 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 7 ..... \ Glover Attends Film Fest at GAU

By Marc L. Abbot Contributing Writer

Each one of us must DO THE RIGHT THING As we leave the NEW JACK CITY, We must begin our search for our TRUE IDENTITY. Some will find it during their SCHOOL DAZE, Others will find it HANGIN’ WITH THE HOMEBOYS. But we must remember that life is not a HOUSE PARTY. We will find MO’ BETTER BLUES if we stay UP AGAINST THE WALL with the BOYZ N THE HOOD. We will get JUNGLE FEVER every time we think SHE”S GOTTA HAVE IT. So as of today, we must make a RAGE IN HARLEM and travel STRAIGHT OUT OF BROOKLYN to show the world that we have the JUICE. With 40 ACRES AND A MULE we can build a new world where BET­ TER EDUCATED BLACKS and TRUE FRIENDS can make our hopes and dreams become reality. With every “SPIKE” there will be a “SINGLETON” of knowledge. With every “RICH” piece there will be “BROTHERS” using it. If we “DUKE” it out, someday we’ll be LIVIN’ LARGE. We must concentrate on STRICTLY BUSINESS to succeed and one day do the HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE. Actor Danny Glover Stop running after your brothers with a gun yellin’ “I’M GONNA GIT By Dionne Lang YOU SUCKA” and settling for the CAR WASH Jobs, Contributing Writer Realize your purpose and no longer continue TO SLEEP WITH ANGER. So my advice to you is to learn all that you can to graduate from Actor Danny Glover attended a reception in light of a black film festival COOLEY HIGH. focused film, by the NATIVE SON remember your ROOTS and do the KRUSH GROOVE. that on positive black images in hosted Clark Atlanta University Marketing Department. Once you’ve mastered eveiything you’ll be ready for A PIECE OF THE The actor advised students to focus on quality and creativity when ACTION. writing for film. “A good story line involves more than putting it on paper, If you ever need any help, just LEAN ON ME. it means being able to execute ideas to the viewers,” he said. He listened to students voice new ideas for marketing strategies and addressed general questions and concerns about the entertainment indus­ try . Glover was visibly pleased to find students concerned with the future of African-Americans in the film industry. The festival, held Feb. 22 and 23, presented the films, “To Sleep with Anger, “ “The White Girl,” and “My Brother’s Wedding.” Announcements “To Sleep with Anger, “ with its tone of psychic suspense, won the On Tuesday, April 21, former president Jimmy Carter, known interna­ Special Jury Prize at the Sundance United States Film Festival. Along with tionally as a champion of human rights and world peace, will lecture on Glover, the films featured actors Julius Harris and Carl Lumbly. “The 20th Century: Global Perspectives” at the Atlanta History Lydia McKiney-Floyd, chairperson of the Marketing Department said, Center, 3101 Andrews Drive NW at West Paces Ferry Road. The lecture “The goal of the Marketing Department was to entertain and enhance the begins at 8:00 p.m. Call 261-1837 for info. ability to educate the students.” The marketing students took an active role in preparing this program. Through April 9, the High Museum of Art will be featuring Roman­ The festival gave them the opportunity to get hands on experience in the tics, Realists, and Rebels: 19th-Century French Landscapes from field. All proceeds from the film festival benefitted the department. the collection of the High Museum of Art. The exhibition features paintings, drawing, and prints that illustrate the ways in which 19th century artists like Harpignies and Girodet, thought about nature. Call 577-6940 for info. V Movie Review: Theatre in the Square continues its 10th Anniversary Season with a play, A Walk In The Woods, about the human side of international relations. Ticket prices are $12 weekdays and Sundays; $18 Fridays $21 Saturdays. Call 422-8369 for reservations and questions. A Gladiators

Free, anonymous HIV testing and counseling will be offered on Tues, By H. Robert Emery version of “Rocky.” You know, the and Thur, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sat. from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. at OUT­ Contributing Writer great White hope meets big bad REACH, INC., located at 3030 Campbellton Rd. in southwest Atlanta. black guy. Transportation will be available on a limited basis to persons without It seems that movie producers, Shot in Chicago, the movie is full access to MARTA. Results will be available two weeks after testing and after the recent success of black of the same cultural insensitivity the meaning of the test will be explained privately by state certified, films, have caught on to using included in other bad action adven­ trained peer counselors who have signed pledges to protect client black and white stars in co-starring ture films that bother to even in­ confidentiality. For further information call 346-3922. leads for a bigger audience draw. clude blacks. The movie “Gladiators” is no excep­ The film was biased in that it Owings Mills, Maryland — The National Library of Poetry has an­ tion portrayed black youths as just nounced that $12,000 in prizes will be awarded this year to over 250 Forced into the ring to exonerate troublesome “gang bangers" with poets in the North American Open Poetry Contest. The deadline for his father's name and clear his no direction. Somehow the writers the contest is March 31 and is open to eveiyone. Entry is free. debts, a young man forsakes his didn’t seem to think it was impor­ Any poet, whether previously published or not, can be a winner. Every girlfriend and a promising academic tant to exhibit other black lifestyles. poem entered also has a chance to be published in a deluxe, hardbound career to take on neighborhood “Gladiators ” continues to perpetu­ anthology. To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and any gangs, ruthless promoters and box­ ate the negative black stereotypical style, to the National Library of Poetry, 11419 Cronridge Dr., P.O. Box ing matches that promises any­ images often seen in other films. 704-PP, Owings Mills, MS 21117. The poem should be no more than thing but a good clean fight.. Other cast members Include Rob­ 20 lines, and the poet’s name and address should appear on the top of Featuring “Boyz in the Hood” star ert Loggia, Ossie Davis, and Brian the page. Entries must be postmarked by March 31. A new contest Cuba Gooding Jr. and James Dennehy. opens April 1. Marshall, the movie is a grittier Page 8 Clark Atlanta University Panther March 27, 1992 SPORTS Missed Free Throws Sink Panthers By Lewis Pryor which was sparked by Greene and Sports Editor Smith. Greene, who scored 41 points, had two three-pointers in After an opening game upset in the surge while Smith contributed the Southern Intercollegiate Ath­ four points. The Bulldogs (15-14) letic Conference (SIAC) tournament clawed back into the game and took of LeMoyne-Owen College the Clark a 81-80 lead with just under six Atlanta University Panthers doomed minutes remaining. By the 4:50 themselves with poor free throw mark A&M built a lead 88-80 that shooting down the stretch of their they never relinquished. semifinal matchup with Alabama Although down in the closing A&M. minutes of the game the Panthers Clark Atlanta, who finished the still had a chance to win, their season with a 13-16 mark, had inability to hit free throws was qualified for the tournament last seemingly the final straw. season but was not allowed to par­ “The difference was that they ticipate because they had played made their free throws down the too many games. In the first game stretch and we didn’t,” said head on March 5th, Clark Atlanta de­ coach Micheál Vickerstaff. feated LeMoyne-Owen 1 118-108 be­ Despite connecting on 20 of 28 fore losing to Alabama A&M 97-94 attempts from the free throw line, the following day. the Panthers missed five in the final The Panthers were eliminated PHOTO BY ANTHONY GEORGE IH two minutes of the game coupled despite a fine tournament perfor­ All-American candidate Dalton Greene led the Panthers in the SIAC tournament with poor passing. mance from All-American candi­ pion Morehouse College 86-85 on in double figures. Greene led the “If we make our free throws you date Dalton Greene. In the two March 4th. way with a 12 of 24 shooting perfor­ probably have a different outcome,” games Greene compiled 74 points MBC, who finished their season mance and 34 points. Micheál said Vickerstaff. while shooting 53 percent from the 9-19 and lost to eventual tourna­ Nowell chipped in 25 points, Ed­ The Bulldogs (15-15) emerged as floor. ment champions Albany State Col­ ward Ward 17, Jimmy Smith 16 the tournaments’ Cinderella story Although Clark Atlanta was elimi­ lege, shocked the Maroon Tigers and Argent Steele 14. as they first needed to win three of nated in the semifinal match by when Sean Byrd of the Wolverines The balanced scoring attack off­ their last four regular season games Alabama A&M, they were the last sank a 12-foot jumper with 1.4 set the Panthers being and a loss by conference foe Atlanta University Center team to seconds remaining. outrebounded by a 55-37 margin Tuskegee to get an invitation the exit from the tournament. This was In the first game of the tourna­ and shooting 15 of 32 from the tournament. A&M eventually loss a result of Morris Brown College ment versus LeMoyne-Owen (18- charity stripe. to Albany State in the champion­ defeating number one seed and two- 8), Clark Atlanta used a balanced In game two, the Panthers raced ship game on a heartbreaking 50- time defending tournament cham- scoring attack as five players scored to a early 19-7 first half advantage footer with no time remaining. Former Athlete Excels at AJC Lady Panthers By Dwight McGraw wouldn’t go to the pros. So he made was made. This time, Reese couldn’t End Season 5-22 Contributing Writer sure that he always studied so he could refuse. By Lewis Pryor be prepared for life after college. Reese has a natural interest in Sports Editor Rising from the turmoil, strife and “Alot ofguys, who were better than writing, so it never gets boring to him. racial conflict of1950s and 60s Missis­ me, didn’t make it,” he said. “I knew “Everything doesn’t happen the The Clark Atlanta University sippi and getting a college education is that if they weren’t making it I wasn’t same one day after the other,” he said. Lady Panthers pulled the curtain in itself a monumental accomplish­ going to.” "Their are always new stars to cover down for 1991-92, with a 5-22 mark ment. Reese returned to Jackson, Miss, and there is no sameness. I like the to put an end to up and down However, when one surpasses after he acquired his English degree variety. Notwogamesaresimilar. Ialso dismal season. those commendable achievements and from Alcom State. He spent three get to cover a lot of different sports like The Lady Panthers were led by becomes the Jackie Robinson of sports months coaching and teaching at Jim high school, college and pro basketball senior forward Kellie Wyatt, who writing, the story must be heard. That Hill High School. He then did some as well asmost of the Atlanta University won All-American honors in 1989, Jackie Robinson is Earnest Reese of “ghostwriting” for the Denver Blade in Center sporting events." with 18.6 points per gameand shot the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 1965 before he moved to Atlanta and Reese enjoys his work, but the 41 percent from three-point range. Although Reese, now an 18-year began work on the Atlanta Voice. Yet, pressure of meeting deadlines Wyatt was also the third leading veteran of the AJC, always knew he Reese wanted to make a change. “Many times, I’ll be at a game, and scorer in the Southern Intercolle­ wanted to write, he was heavily in­ “I came to the Atlanta Journal- it won’t get over with until about 9:30,” giate Athletic Conference (SIAC). volved in sports as a youth. Constitution and applied.” he said. he said. “After I get through interview­ Besides Wyatt the Panthers also “I was all-state in football and base­ “The looks on their faces was like, You ing, I might have about twenty-five had other standouts and were ball and I was pretty good in track too,” want to do what?” he recalled with a minutes to get the story in because among SIAC leaders. Sharon Reese recalled. “As a kid, I was always laugh. “Iwasgiventhejobinthespring deadline will be at about 10:30." Guilford led the conference average into sports and wanted to play as long of1974 and worked part-time for three He has always been an assertive 3.2 blocks per game and was fourth as I possibly could, but I knew my months here. I wrote two columns a person however, that assertiveness in the SIAC with 9.1 rebounds a chances of going pro after college were week until the managing editor offered couldn’t help others overcome the fact game. Robin Meadows was fourth very slim because they weren’t really me a permanent position.” that he was black in the beginning. among free throw percentage lead­ interested in guys from black colleges Reese declined at first. He contin­ Reese went on to open the door for ers at72 percent. back then” Reese attended Alcorn ued part-time writing and coaching many other blacks that are currently Led by second year head coach State University. football and athletic directing at on the AJC sports staff, like Prentis Elmer Mixon Clark Atlanta came off Unlike many young, gifted ath­ Stockbridge Junior High School. A Rogers,Terence Moore and Darryl of a 4-22 record from the 1990-91 letes, Reese realized that he probably couple of months later, another offer Maxie. season