CA Clark Atlanta PANTHER University Volume II Number X Atlanta, Georgia January 30, 1991 USA Goes To War By TONYA LA TIMER four planes hit by Iraqi News Editor anti-aircraft devices All returned to their bases. As families watched televi­ However, complete damage sion or sat at the dinner table, reports are unconfirmed, but the United States waged war they say all chemical and about 7p.m. Jan. 16 with nuclear plants in Iraq were hit hundreds of air attacks against and all Iraqi scud missiles were Iraqi military bases. destroyed. “The world could wait no Hussein broadcast on Iraqi longer,” President Bush said at radio and said, “On the 17th a press conference two hours day of January, the great after the invasion. He added hypocrite struck." It is unsure, that while the world prayed for however, whether the message peace, Saddam Hussein, Iraqi was pre-recorded before actual president, prepared for war. fighting began or even if the He went to say that the message was Hussein or “American soldiers will not somone speaking in his name. have to fight with their hands A Washington Post flash tied behind their backs.” poll taken of 545 adults across Daytime attacks by U.S., the United States in the few Britain, French and Kuwait hours after the first.strike forces were also reported as showing that 76 percent part what was once Desert of approved of Bush’s actions, Shield, but is now called while 22 percent disapproved. Operation Desert Storm. Only two nations have According to reports of the spoken out against the attack, attack, over 100 Iraqi bases North Korea and Cuba, both of were targeted and almost all PHOTO BY HENRIETTA SPEARMAN whom have a history of were hit or destroyed during Students protest at an anti-war rally on the steps of the Georgia Capitol building. disagreement with the United the air attack which began 20 States. minutes before 3 a.m. Iraqi time and lasted more than three Reports have also come in Reserve Calls CA U Students hours. All U.S. planes that claiming that Kuwait and By TONYA LA TIMER coach Willie Hunter, the team the Middle East. Calhoun’s participated returned to their Saudi Arabian air forces took News Editor suffered tremendously this faternity brother, Maddix bases or were accounted for, so part in the first attack. At least seven Clark Atlanta season because of the two Moore, stated, “Unfortunately no American casualties were Nevertheless, the U.S. sees University students have student’s absence. He stated his being over there is a result of reported for the nighttime the war as necessary. “Our goal withdrawn from school to fight that the team’s record was 4-6, his trying to get an education.” attack. is not the conquest of Iraq.” for the liberation of Kuwait in but could have easily been 7-3 Like many of the students in The only allied force to have Bush said. “It is the liberation the Middle East. with they guys’ help. the military, Calhoun joined been hit is the French, who had of Kuwait.” According to Mark Mar; Hunter said that the loss of a the reserves as a means of shall, director of Veterans strong offensive guard, such as geting an education. Moore Affairs, all of the students were King, cut into the team’s depth. stated, “1 find it sad that a AKAs Sponsor Student Forum undergraduates and only two He added that this really hurt person has to join the military of them were women. How­ the offensive team. to go to school in the so-called, By CYDNEY WILLIAMS ever, there is a good possibility According to Hunter, King richest country in the world, Managing Editor that there are more than seven had just started hustling when people in Kuwait don’t Davage Auditorium was filled to near capactiy. It eerily CAU students in the Middle because he had just decided pay to go to school.” resembled the angry meeting that occurred after the death of East because all of them did not that he really wanted to play Senetria Moore, a member Duane Goodman last fall. This time, among the topics was the have to come through Mar­ football. “We didn’t have of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, possible death of millions of young African American menjust shall. many guys on defense of was one of the two CAU like Goodman. quality to began with, which women called to duty. Atlanta University Center students gathered recently to 1 am not involved in the caused us to have to play the However, unlike most, she was express their views on the situation in the Persian Gulf at a withdrawl process. It is only a guys on reserve when players able to come back to visit prior forum sponsored by the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, courtesy for them to call and let got hurt.” to leaaving. Moore was in Inc. Alpha Pi Chapter and the Philosopy and Ethics Club. The me know that they are leaving,” Atlanta the day the first shot discussion ran the gamut — from student activism to said Marshall. He added that patriotism, but the emphasis was clearly on world issues. Hunter heard from the was fired in the Middle East, he wouldn’t have any knowl­ which was a sure sign that she players twice and they were Various views were shared by students and faculty members edge of those who left during would have to go soon. doing fine. “The coaching staff on the issue of the crisis in the Middle East. The tone in Davage the Christmas holidays or those Robin Winston, financial aid and the players are praying that Auditorim became still and quiet as Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel, a who dealt strictly with the counselor and Moore’s sorority our young boys return home Christian Palestinian Arab, told of his personal experiences in registrar’s office during the sister, said, “We are all without any injury or death,” war as a youngster of four, growing up 25 miles northwest of withdrawl process. remorseful that she has to go, said Hunter. the city of Nazareth. but we are praying for peace However, there were two The football team also has “1 was going with my father, five sisters, and two brothers,” students who left whose three other players in the and few casualties.” “We have never had to deal he began. “The scene 1 will never fo rget is going with my father absence could not be over­ reserves who may be called to with students leaving school to and my mother standing on top of the roof and not coming with looked, especially during the duty anytime now: Steve McClardy, Leo Barr and fight a war, therefore, we have us. football season. Kelvin Allen Dr. Abu-Akel referred to being a young boy and being closer Charles Evans. to come up with brand new and Anterius King, first-string to his mother more than anyone else, “So 1 can see it just like a players for the CAU Panthers Dwight Calhoun, a member rules and procedures to deal with the situation,” said television screen, leaving my home and she standing not football team, were called to of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Marshall. He added that he coming with us,” he added. duty after the team’s first game. Inc., is among the many Continued On Page 2 According to head football African American students in Continued On Page 7 Page 2 Clark Atlanta University Panther January 30, 1991 AUC Students Ponder Draft Mid-East Forum Continued From Page 1

By WILLIAM BLACKBURN With the changing times Morehouse history profes­ Dr. Abu-Akel shared his experience with the situation in the Staff Writer comes new provisions, accord­ sor, Vincent Fort, believes that Persian Gulf. “Four villages were destroyed to the ground near As United States war planes ing to Newsweek magazine and this will be a “Black draft” and my home town,” he explained. When Israel became a state descend over Iraqi skies, the the draft is no exception. The Bush hasn’t considered the close to five hundred Palestinian Arab villages, Muslims and thought of a possible draft last time it was used occurred in consequences or backlash he’ll Christians were destroyed to the ground and their people seeps in the minds of many 1968, but laws, attitudes and receive from the Black became refugees. You and I are still haunted by that same event students in the Atlanta government officials have community. “Bush believes in history,” said Dr. Abu-Akel. “That Palestinian refugees University Center. changed drastically since then. that the young African today are in Lebanon, in Syria, in Jordan, in Egypt, in Kuwait, Not since the dreaded days of “You can expect the American adults of today are in Suadi Arabia, and in the West Bank. The people there know Vietnam in the late 60s has the government to include all lazy, so instead of fighting the what happened to the Palestinians. As a result, President Bush collegiate level been besieged able-bodied African Ameri­ draft they will give in and go.” talks to the American people and the American people do not with such talk. Many students cans into this draft,” said Fort also added that if know the Palestinian story, according to Dr. Abu-Akel. feel with the competiting Michael Blackburn, an intern brothers and sisters of the “Saddam talks to a hundred and forty million Arabs and a personalities of President at the Atlanta-based Alston African American race stand billion Muslims and those people know the story!” said Dr. George Bush and Iraqi leader and Bird Law Firm. “This is up and fight for their human Abu-Akel amidst a strong sound of applause. Saddam Hussein, history is the perfect opportunity to rights, the real war will take Throughout the entire evening a familiar echo could be bound to repeat itself. eliminate what Whites believe place on American soil. “If heard: “Why was the deadline set by the United Nations for the Bush is planning a draft and 1 war the same day as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday?” Candice Bates, president of Alpha Pi Chapter, stated that “If they do draft us, feel that he is, then this is the “With the way this whole chance for the Blacks in college although there may be no connection, she and members of her situation has exploded, you we have to stick to­ to really show their true grit sorority felt that the issue should be aired out and discussed. can’t rule out anything,” said gether and say no!. For and show that all this Black “I would like to see a new activism in the Atlanta University Kevin Moore, a junior at the first time in our pride paraphernalia that they Center,” said Ms. Bates. “Whether you agree, disagree or have Morehouse College. “I’m display is for real and not just no opinion, there is something to be gained from this exchange expecting some sort of draft lives, we have to be a for show.” of points of view.” measures.” Many students oneness. ” Students from around the Atlanta University Center have have voiced that these mea­ Government officials have views on the war as well. “The Persian Gulf war is a mere sures may be directed at are the ‘smart Blacks’and who publicly evaded the issue of a prophecy in the making,” said Mark Oliphant, a senior at African Americans attending is better to do it than their own possible draft, however, the Morehouse College. Furthermore Oliphant said, “The Iraqis college. Black brother, Saddam sentiment in the AUC is exactly and Americans both realize this. America is trying to defy Hussein.” the opposite. The students are Clark Atlanta University prophecy by attempting to dominate the world, including the First born, enrolled in straight to the point. “I’m not Persian Gulf.” senior, Joe Barrett, says that college, only child and only son fighting for Middle East rights the draft will be “Operation During the forum held in Davage Auditorium the audience are some of the guidelines when my rights here in the also had the opportunity to hear Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Wipeout.” “America is always expected to be exonerated in United States haven’t been looking for ways to keep the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. this strategic battle. Unlike granted,” said a defiant Tory Black man from getting a Rev. Lowery expressed the need for a new world information previous drafts when these Duncan, a junior at CAU. “If order and peace. “Peace without justice is no peace, peace thorough education and provisions excused individuals they do draft us, we have to drafting us is much easier than without justice is like a bird without feathers and like a bathtub from any draft considerations, stick together and say ‘no,’ for that won't hold water,” said Rev. Lowery. In addition. Rev. cutting our minority this call-up will be the first time in our lives we scholarships.” Lowery said Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy demands that unprecedented. have to be a oneness.” African Americans witness for peace. Other individuals in the African American community expressed their views in other ways. Concerned Black Clergy CAU Faculty, Staff Have of Atlanta held a press conference in opposition to the Bush Administration’s Persian Gulf Policy. They compared the Jan. 15 deadline authorizing force agianst Iraq on the same day as Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday as a “gross insensitivity” to Family Members In Gulf the memory of a champion of peace and non-violence. Individuals coming together in the Atlanta University By SHERYL M. KENNEDY commitment to stick to it and defend it, but this Center on the eve of the deadline set by the U nited Nations was Staff Writer time it’s life or death.” just one of the many demonstrations held in efforts for peace. As war dims spirits at Clark Atlanta As an educator. Dr. Cooks views it as the Howard University students organized a national network University, many faculty members have been educational world’s responsibility to teach and under the banner of Student Call Against the War. “Part of the touched by the power of battle not just in Saudi emphasize war more seriously in the classroom. learning that students have to be able to do is doing their Arabia, but at the homefront. “The educational institutions have failed to get research, coming up with the facts, and being able to support Since the news of the crisis first made across to our students that war is not glorious,” what you say. That is part of the learning experience I must headlines and hit air waves across the nation in says Dr. Cooks and she also notes the harsh stress,” said Dr. Rose Sloan, who teaches philosophy and August, professors at the institution grew aware results of war in previous decades. Ethics at Clark Atlanta University. that it was much more then a threat when their She says that if teachers paint a picture of war sons, daughters, husbands, wives or other that shows the positive and negative, it could relatives were called to serve in the Middle East. affect the choice of national leadership for years AIR FORCE ROTC MAY It was then Dr. Ora H. Cooks, chair, Education ahead. “If educators began to stress war history BE IN YOUR FUTURE Department at Clark Atlanta University, turned along with how much it has failed us in the past, her speculation about war into a growing we as a nation would not continue to make the EVEN IF IT’S NOT ON concern. same mistakes,” says Dr. Cooks. “If educators YOUR CAMPUS. began to stress this in the classroom no matter what the subject, the characters of the people we Just a few years ago when Dr. Cooks wished elect as leaders in this country will change for the her son Michael success and good fortune upon There are some colleges better.” receiving his college degree, she never expected and universities where Air Force that one day her neophyte engineer would be ROTC is not offered.. . Which doesn't mean it’s not available. faced with the task of engineering a war. “When Call or visit the Air Force ROTC detach­ he first joined the military in 1986, it wasn’t what Like most families in America, the Cooks were affected by the situation -throughout the ment listed and ask about the “crosstown” pro­ I wanted but, I supported his decision,” says Dr. gram. All the benefits could still be yours: eligibility for Cooks. “A mother is always fearful when her holiday season. Not only will the war dictate her two- through four-year scholarship programs ... the lead­ child goes against what she believes is best.” son’s future, she also has a godson and best ership development opportunities ... the officer’s com­ friend who are at the mercy of war. mission when you graduate ... and more. Call Even though being in the military has been Dr. Cooks says that war changes one’s rewarding for her son, Dr. Cooks says that all attitude, especially when family becomes a DEPT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES target. “My whole attitude has changed,” she those advantages would never make her (404) 894-7379 understand the purpose of war. says. “It reminds me of a black cloud that never At present, Michael is stationed in South goes away.” Korea but because of the gloom of war he could According to Dr. Cooks, it’s impossible for at any moment receive orders to go to Saudi the institution to know exactly how many Arabia. “I have absolutely no doubt that if he is faculty members have been touched by the war, called he will defend his country,” says Dr. but whether it be a son, daughter, grandchild or Leadership Excellence Starts Here Cooks. “I have always taught him if he makes a niece the pains of war are lasting. Page 3 Clark Atlanta University Panther Editorials January 30, 1991 Jan, 15 Was The Wrong Day

By NICHELL J. TA YLOR Staff Writer Lately, for two reasons, the date Jan. 15, 1991 has captured the minds of Atlanta University Center students and all Americans. Obviously, as seen and heard in the news, midnight Jan. 15, Eastern Standard Time (8 a.m. Persian Gulf time), marked the hour of the deadline set by the United Nations for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to pull his troops out of Kuwait. If no such pullout occurred, U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East would force them out, as stated by President George Bush. In other words, America would go to war. Jan. 15 also marked the birth of the most celebrated peacemaker in the last four decades, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On that day in 1929, Americans never suspected that 25 years later he would lead the most significant, historic fight for human and civil rights for every U.S. citizen, regardless of skin color. Whether one agrees with U.S. presence in the Persian Gulf is for naught. Regardless of all the peace talks and Should African Americans Fight? demonstrations, reality states that loved ones serving in the military in the Middle East are on a definite mission that is too late to stop. How long they will serve nor the results are certain. The disheartening reality of all of this is that To Bush, other White House officials, even other Americans, By NANNETTE L. WILSON Editorial Page Editor these people are still suffering from the setbacks “a nation simply has to do what a nation has to do.” With the nation at war, there are many they experienced in cuts on federal aid to Aside from facing the realities are the issues of respect and African American servicemen and women who education. values. Clearly there is a cerain irony about the U.N. deadline have been deployed to the Persian Gulf and who Why are African Americans asked to stretch being set on Dr. King’s birthday. The Persian Gulf Crisis have never had a bullet fired at them. Nor have their patriotism and dedication beyond their represents the anithesis of the ideals voiced by Dr. King - they fired at anyone else. Most of them haven’t limits? ideals for which he died and ideals on which America claims it had the experience of the “real thing.” This current crisis is robbing our communities is based. Some popular examples of those ideals include, belief These same African Americans who are of the best. This is leaving a vast void in our in nonviolence, that “all men are created equal”and “love your fighting under the flag of the United States, communities. neighbor as you would yourself.” U.S. aggression in the recently had economic setbacks by the It seems inconceivable that they have been and Persian Gulf not only insures war, but encourages violence, President’s 1990 veto of the Civil Rights Bill. still are being sent to fight another nation’s war. implies that all men are not created equal and says to kill your Will they be able to do their “job"and be ready I see what is flashed across my television and 1 neighbor. to possibly die? hear what is said on my radio but 1 also know President Bush may not have set the deadline himself or Lots of noise. Lots of blood. Coupled with that none of it can come close to what their conspired with the U.N. to select King's birthday, but he was mothers and fathers feel in their heart — having insensitive to what Jan. 15 means to millions of Americans. death. Living everyday in the midst of madness. Marching closer and closer into battle. to go through the horror of uncertainty. Sure, Bush has “more important” things on his agenda these My heart goes out to them. While some wonder if they could find work days, but a simple mention, recognition or appeal from Bush to But we must support them while they are in the U.N. to set the deadline a day before or after Jan. 15, elsewhere, others ask, “Are African Americans more patriotic than other segments of society? Saudi Arabia. And, while you are doing that, because of the day’s significance and symbolic value to many also pause for a moment and ask the American Americans, would have cost him nothing, even if the U.N. Do they have a greater commitment to service in our nation’s military? government, “Why we are really fighting?” refused. Is it really worth the bloodshed? Where will it Some people might argue that a day would have made no With more than 30 percent of the U.S. military end? difference. Perhaps this is true, but the argument is not about ranks made up of African Americans, one Pray on the fact that several hundreds of the reality of what is happening. It is about respect and cannot help but ask these piercing questions. thousands of minds, souls and hearts are caught hypocrisy. These men and women who now risk their up in this fine mess — even some who are part of lives in the Gulf chose to join the armed forces as the CAU family. an honorable option. How will we handle it when they start sending Many opted to delay higher education so they the body bags home? would be eligible for the educational benefits Contending with the absolute must be pure that come with the service. torture. PANTHER All They Wanted Was An Education By WILLIAM BLACKBURN game. Right? Hell No!! Staff Writer The Caucasian leader, George Bush, senses January 30, 1991 As I watched the news accounts detailing how that too many African Americans are getting The articles on the editorial page are the opinions of the United States had launched aerial attacks on college degrees off his system. Read his lips, “No the writers. They are not necessarily the opinions of the Iraqi, I couldn’t help but think of my fellow student body, faculty, or administration. AUC schoolmates who were over there. Smart Niggas!” He cuts the welfare and social security Editor-in-Chief ...... Paulette V. Walker Not in a million years did any of them believe Managing Editor ...... Cydney L. Williams that they would be in a hostile environment that programs in half and attempted to cut out minority scholarships, so now he wants African News Editor ...... Tonya Latimer is called war. However, with the power hungry Americans to get cut in half by fighting for his Editorial Page Editor ...... Nannette L. Wilson White men that run this so-called democratic Lifestyle Editor ...... Sheryl M. Kennedy country always expect the unexpected. benefit. Sports Editor ...... A nthony George III Everytime African Americans find a light at How does the song go? “Blacks in the middle, Photo Editor ...... Derwin Ross the end of the tunnel, the government hits the where they at? In the middle. Blacks in the Advertising Manager ...... Angela D. Gravely power switch leaving us in the cold and dark. middle. Where? In the middle. What? Go Coons, We welcome our readers' views in the form of letters to Here’s the scenario — your parents can’t Coons, Coons.” 1 don’t think Monie Love could the editor or guest editorials. The Panther office is afford the tuition, you don't fit the financial aid have said it any better. located in the Communication Arts Center, room 120. catergory and all the grants are already handed I’m sure America likes rapping to that beat! A ddress all correspondence to the Panther Newspaper, out. So join the Reserves and let the government However,America we are tired of sacrificing Clark A tlanta University, JamesP. Brawley Drive at Fair pay for it. After all, we still haven’t received our our educated ones for your stupid power games. St., S.W., P.O. Box 329, Atlanta, Ga. 30314. The 40 acres and a mule. Obviously this is a misunderstanding on Bush’s telephone number is 880-8309. The staff meets Tuesdays This sounds easy enough. The military gets the part. at ll a.m. in room room 120 of the Communication Arts extra manpower and the students receive the The only fighting our schoolmates in the Center. extra money for school. You know playing the Reserves want to partake in is fighting for old you scratch my back and I scratch your back position in the registration lines. Page 4 Clark A tlanta University Panther Op-Ed January 30, 1991 The Black Male: An Angry, Brooding Breed EDITOR’S NOTE: Following are excerpts of an Many people are puzzled about the culture of For nearly three years, 1 was forced to nurture my article that appeared in the Washington Post. violence pervading Black communities; it’s so foreign spirit and ponder all that had gone on before. A job in to them. Some wonder if there is something innately the prison library exposed me to a world of Black By NA THAN MCCALL wrong with Black males. And when all else fails, they literature that helped me understand who I was and Washington Post Staff Writer reach for the easy responses: “Broken homes?” why prison had become — literally — a rite of passage Makes me wanna holler and throw up both my hands; “Misplaced values?” "Impoverished backgrounds?” for so many of us. 1 sobbed when I read “Native Son” It makes me wanna holler and throw up both my Shane and I and the others in our loosely-knit gang because it captured all those conflicting feelings — hands. started out like most other kids. Ebullient and naive. Bigger’s restless anger, hopelessness, his tough facade — From “Inner City Blues ” Yet somewhere between adolescence and adulthood, among Blacks and his morbid fear of Whites — that I By Marvin Gaye something inside us changed. Our optimism faded. had often sensed in myself but was unable to express. Two Christmases ago, I went home to Portsmouth, Our hearts hardened, and many of us went on to share Malcolm X’s autobiography helped me understand Va., and some of the boys from my old days on the the same fates as the so-called disadvantaged. the devastating effects of self-hatred and introduced block — Tony, Nutbrain and Roger — dropped by to A psychologist friend once explained that our fates me to a universal principle: that if you change your check me out. We caught up on the years, and their are linked partly to how we perceive our choices in life. self-perception, you can change your behavior. I stories revealed that not much with the old gang had Looking back, the reality may well have been that concluded that if Malcolm X. who also went to prison, changed: One had just gotten out of jail, he said, “for possibilities for us were abundant. But in Cavalier could pull his life out of the toilet, then maybe 1 could doing a rain dance” on his estranged girlfriend. Manor, we perceived our choices as being severely too. Another had lost his house and family to a cocaine limited. My new life is still a struggle, harsher in some ways habit. A third friend had recently gotten his front teeth than the one I left. At times 1 feel suspended in a kind bashed out with a brick in a soured drug deal. I think once we resigned ourselves to that notion, we of neitherworld, belonging fully to neither the streets We learned that another old friend was back in town became a lost and angry lot. Many of us could not bear nor the establishment. and decided to pay him a surprise visit. We crammed to think about a future in w'hich we were wholly I have come to believe two things that might seem into my car, stopped at a store and bought a bottle of subject to the whims of Whites. We could not see a way contradictory: that some of our worst childhood fears cheap w'ine — Wild Irish Rose, 1 think —just like the out of that. Morevoer. like many African Americans, were true — the establishment is teeming with racism. old days. 1 slid Marvin Gaye’s classic ‘What’s Going then and now, we coudn’t make the connections that Yet I also believe Whites are as befuddled about race On?’ into the cassette player and, while cruising along, seem so basic in the world where I now live and work. as we are, and they’re as scared of us as we are of them. it struck me: It really was like old times — them There were plenty of role models in the Many of them are seeking solutions, just like us. passing the wine bottle from hand-to-hand; Roger and neighborhood who were not our parents — teachers, I am torn by a different kind of anger now: 1 resent Nutbrain arguing and elbowing each other in the back postal workers and a smattering of professionals. But suggestions that Blacks enjoy being “righteous seat; and everybody playing the dozens — trading even those we respected seemed unable to articulate, victims.” And when people ask, "What is wrong with insults left and right. or expose us to, choices they had not experienced Black men?,” it makes me want to lash out. When 1 When our friend answered the door, he seemed themselves. Besides, they were unappealing to us as hear that question. I am reminded of something once surprised but not glad to see us. Within minutes, we heroes. They couldn’t stand up to the White man. They said by Malcom X: “1 have no mercy or compassion in knew the reason for his nervousness. There was a didn’t fulfill our notions about manhood. me for a society that will crush people and then knock followed by whispers and the stealth entry of a Instead, we revered the guys on the streets, the thugs penalize them for not being able to stand up under the scraggly-bearded man and a disheveled woman. who were brazen and belligerent. They wore their hats weight.” Clearly, the three of them were about to do some backwards, left their belt buckles unfastened and Sometimes 1 wonder how' 1 endured when so many drugs, just like old times. shoelaces untied. They shunned the White others were crushed. I was not special. And when 1 establishment and worshipped violence. In our eyes, hear the numbing statistics about Black men. I often Lately, with the mounting toll of homicides, drug they were real men. think of guys I grew' up with who were smarter and abuse and prison stints threatening to decimate a When 1 think about how to explain the carnage more talented than me, but who will never realize their generation of young Black men, I’m still wondering amoung young Blacks in our cities — and how to stop potential. Shane, who oftn breezed effortlessly — not as an outsider but as one who came it — I think about my hometown. In Portsmouth, through tests in school, could have done anythinghe perilously close to becoming a fatal statistc myself. Black males are assumed to have three post-high wanted with his life had he known what to do. Now he These days, my visits home have become occasions school options: the naval shipyard, the military or has no choices. for mourning, soul-searching and anger. On one college. All of us knew that working in the system When Shane was caught in a police manhunt a recent visit, I saw a story, splashed across the top of the carried a price: humiliation on some level. Among us couple of years ago, 1 considered volunteering as a newspaper about the police busting up a $20-million was the lingering fear that the racially integrated work character witness, but dismissed the notion because 1 narcotics ring. Listed in the article were several people world, with its relentless psychological assaults, was in knew there was no way to tell a jury what 1 was unable I’ve known most of my life. some ways more perilous than life in the to articulate to a judge at my own trial: How could 1 rough-and-tumble streets. Trips to my old neighborhood, a large Black explain our anger and alienation from the rest of the At least in the streets, the playing field is level and world? community called Cavalier Manor, bring a the rules don’t change. distressingly close-up view of Black America’s running Most people, I’m sure, would regard Shane's fate Perhaps for the first time in this nation’s history, with the same detachment I feel when reading crime tragedy. When I’m there, it dawns on me over and Blacks began searching on a large scale for over again that this “endangered species” thing is no reports about people 1 don’t know. But 1 hurt for alternatives, and one option, of course, was the drug Shane, who will likely spend the rest of his days behind empty phrase. trade, the urban answer to capitalism. “The drug trade Most of the guys 1 hung out with are either in prison, bars and who must live with the agony of having taken is one of the few places where young, uneducated a life. dead, drug zombies or nickel-and-dime street hustlers. Blacks can say, ‘I am the boss. This is mycorporation,” Some are racing full-throttle toward self destruction. says Portsmouth Commonwealth Attorney Johnny For those who’d like answers, 1 have no social Others already have plunged into the abyss: Kenny Morrison, who has prosecuted some of his former formulas to end Black-on-Black violence. But 1 do Banks got 19 years for dealing drugs. Baby Joe just friends for peddling drugs. know that I see a younger, meaner generation out finished a 15-year bit for a murder beef. Charlie Gregg there now — more lost and alientated than we were — was in drug rahab. Bubba Majette was murdered. There is no lack of work ethic in the drug trade. My and placing even less value on life. This new bunch is Teddy sleeps in the the streets. Sherman is strung out best friend in school parlayed S20 into a drug totally estranged from the Black mainstream. Crack on drink and drugs. Since 1 began writing this story operation. By the time we were both 18, he had has taken the drug game to a more lethal level and several weeks ago, two former peers have died from employed a few people, bought a gold tooth and paid cash for a Buick Electra 225. College students couldn’t given young Blacks far more economic incentive to opt drugs and alcohol. for the streets. Many of my former running pals are insane - do that. One day not long ago, I spotted a few familiar faces literally; I’m talking overcoats in August and voices in My friend didn’t get caught, but others who were hanging out at the old local convenience store. I their heads. Of the 10 families on my street that had selling drugs, burglarizing and robbing did. I was one of them. wheeled into the parking lot, strolled over and young males in their households, four — including my Seven months after being placed on probation for high-fived the guys 1 knew. Within moments. I sensed own — have had one or more siblings serve time. One that 1 was in danger. of my best buddies, Shane, was recently sent to prison. shooting a man, my journey ended: Nutbrain, Charlie 1 felt the hostile stares from those I didn't know. 1 He shot a man several times, execution-style. He got Gregg and myself were caught after holding up a was frightened by these younger guys who now life. McDonald’s. 1 was the gunman in the late night robbery, and 1 came frighteningly close to pulling the controlled my former turf. 1 eased back into my car Before I was 20, I’d seen people shot and was shot at trigger when the manager tried to flee. and left, because 1 knew then that if they saw the world myself. When I was 19, in a running rivalry with some After being searched, handcuffed and shoved into as 1 once did, they believed they had nothing to lose, other thugs, I shot a man in the chest at point-blank the back seat of the police car, I remember staring out including life itself. range. He survived, and the following year he shot and the window and thinking that my life, at age 20, was It made me wanna holler, and throw up both my killed a man and went to prison. over. How, I wondered, had it come to this? hands. Page 5 Clark Atlanta University Panther L ifestyle January 30, 1991

Jomandi Stages Love Story

By SHERYL M. KENNEDY along with the first free African Americans. Most of Lifestyles Editor generation of young African her writing stems from her own American women and men that life experiences. Hercontinous Jomandi Productions, Inc. were born in the South during desire to use her ability to will unveil yet another stroke of the midst of reconstruction. It document African American creative talent. takes place in the racially history was inspired by Atlanta playwright Valetta heated land of Mississippi in “Checkmates” which pre­ Anderson’s award winning 1870. Ms. Anderson’s work miered on the Jomandi stage piece, “She’ll Find Her Way searches the passions of many seasons ago. "All I could Home,” sponsored by AT&T Martha Robb and Isiah hear was the voices,” says Ms. and Rich’s, will premiere Feb. 1 Montgomery, two notable Anderson. “Once 1 found my through Feb. 24. Directed by figures who found Mound ‘voice,’ 1 forgot about the Andrea Frye, who is famous Bayou, Miss, and theirstruggle historical dates and facts and for such works as “The Colored to find freedom and each other. just concentrated on the Museum,” “Buried Child” and dynamics of the scenes.” “Do Lord Remember Me,” the play is scheduled to run for four For the past eight years, Ms. “She’ll Find Her Way weeks at the 14th Street Anderson is one of the few Home’’ has sparked Ms. Playhouse. artist who has made Atlanta Anderson to write other plays Ms. Anderson’s play is based her home. making her a prolific writer. in part on a historical drama She was also the recipient of the and love story which focuses on Her specialty is not only the discovery of communities centered around playwright- 1990 Georgia Theatre Confer­ throughout the South by ing, but also in the area of ence’s Full Length Play Award influential African Americans. non-fiction which primarily for her most recent play It’s a heart-warming journey deals with the history of entitled “Today.” Valaetta Anderson C A U Professor Writes Book By A VICE MARSHALL expanded the'book by adding Contributing Writer examples so that it could be Dr. Ronald E. Mickens, a applicable to classroom professor of physics at Clark situations. Atlanta University, recently Dr. Mickens’ research has published two books. Mathe­ covered the areas of nonlinear matics and Science and dynamics, applied mathemat­ Difference Equations: Theory ics and the history and and Applications. sociology of science. In Mathematics and Science is addition to authoring over 100 a collection of 18 original research papers, he has written essays and reprinted articles five books. discussing how mathematics can be effective when applied to His work has been recog­ the sciences — social, natural and engineering. nized by many national organizations. He has received grants from NASA, The According to Dr. Mickens, National Science Foundation, who is also a Calloway The Department of Energy, Professor, the book is a The GTE Foundation and the collection of responses from 25 Army Research Office. These people who work in various grants have supported his aspects of the sciences. “I research and the training of wanted to ask researchers how undergraduate and graduate math works,” he said. studies. Dr. Mickens began working Dr. Mickens, a native of on the book in 1988. The book Virginia, received his bache­ will be used in special seminars lor’s degree in physics from on the philosophy of science Fisk University and went on to and mathematics. He emphas­ obtain a Ph.D. in theortetical ized that because of the physics from Vanderbil technical nature of the book, it University. would be used primarily for graduate courses. He has held a number of post-doctoral fellowships at the Difference Equations: Massachusetts Institute of Theory and Applications is a Technology, Vanderbilt reference and textbook on University and the Joint finite difference equations with Institute for Laboratory Clark. Atlanta University was closed applications to the biological, Astrophysics. He has also been Monday, Jan. 21 to observe the 6th physical, social and economic a visiting professor at the annual national holiday celebrating Dr. science, Dr. Mickens Massachusetts Institute of Martin Luther King Jr. ’s birthday. explained. Technology and Morehouse He mentioned that he College. Page 6 Clark Atlanta University Panther January 30, 1991 CA U Names Trustees

By ANGELA D. GRA VELY Bottling Company. nominating committee. The Staff Writer Leonard H. Roberts is committee’s requirements vary Clark Atlanta University has chairman and chief executive according to the role and elected three new members to officer of Shoney’s Inc., commitment to community its Board of Trustees. headquartered in Nashville. service of the prospective At the annual Board meeting Roberts was chosen to head the members. last-month, Julius Winfield restaurant chain in December Ann W. Kimborough, Erving II, Leonard A. Roberts 1989. director of University Rela­ and C.E. Steel joined a body of Roberts was also active with tions, said, “These new 34 members consisting of a number of charities in members serve a particular role corporate, educational, Atlanta, including Big Brothers — to enhance the board’s alumni, religious, faculty, and Big Sisters of America, profile in corporate representa­ student and community leaders Cyctic Fibrosis and The United tion.” She also added, “They that set policy for the Way. all recognize Clark Atlanta Universtiy. University as a good example Julius (Dr. J.) Winfield C.E. Steel is vice president of the university of the future.” Erving 11, renowed (NBA) star for adminstration at Hoechst According to Dr. Thomas and president of the Erving Celanese Corporation, Some­ W. Cole Jr., president of Clark Group, Inc., Philadelphia, is rville, N.J. He is active in Atlanta University, “The entire noted nationally for his business, professional, and Clark Atlanta University community service and civic organizations nationally. family looks forward to. the volunteer work particularly Steel has held senior level contributions these new with inner city youths. Erving positions at the former trustees will make as they join is also well-known in the Celanese Corporation and the other d istinguished Julius (Dr. J.) Erving broadcast and business world. several of its subsidiaries for members of the board. Clark He is co-owner of WKBW more than 40 years. Atlanta is launching several television station in Buffalo, The selection process of new new initiatives in which their N.Y. and co-owner of the members is the responsibility of expertise and guidance will be Philadelphia Coca-Cola the Board of Trustees’ extremely helpful.”

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January 30, 1991 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 7 Nigerian Manufacturer Speaks A t CA U Reserves Calls Alhaji H. Adamu (Wakili Adamawa), president of the NEWSBITS Manufacturers Association of Nigeria said that the Federal Up Students Government of Nigeria is actively seeking international trading partnerships with Americans in general, and the Continued From Page 1 Creative Writing Competition Underway African American community in particular during a speech works with six educational benefit programs for veterans, CAU is now acceptig entries for its annual Creative at CAU recently. Drawing from his business experience in which makes it difficult for him Writing Competition. The contest is open to all high school Nigeria and througout the world, Adamu’s speech to give a standard procedure and college students and other interested artists. Entries of emphasized the changing business climate of Nigeria. “It for withdrawing. However, he unpublished works must be submitted on or before Feb. 1. will take the private business people on both continents did explain that it would Prizes will be awarded in the categories of drama (one-act working together and sticking together in making the future play), fiction (short stories 8-10 pages), poetry and essay. A great for all black people — a vision that we as Africans and depend on when they left, if they had received financial aid, contestant may submit up to three entries. For more African Americans must bring to fruition.” if they chose to keep their information and guidelines contact the CAU English Department at 880-8183. credits and receive an incom­ plete grade until they return or if they chose to receive a refund Enter Black History Essay Contest (if eligible). “There is simply The 15th annual Black History Essay Contest sponsored not a cut and dry situation,” by the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, will be held said Marshall. througout the month of February. Essays on the 1991 Along with the paperwork theme, “Educating America: Black Universities and came disappointment to Colleges,” may be submitted to any of the 32 libraries of the Anthony Henderson member Atlanta-Fulton Public Library system between Feb. 1 and of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Feb. 28. Copies of registration forms and contest rules are Inc. Henderson wan an available at all system librarires. For more information, call outstanding student with a 3.7 730-1935. cumulative GPA when he was called to duty and forced to withdraw from school. In CA U Receives $2 Million EP A Grant addition, Henderson was also anticipating graduation May The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded 1991. He ended up sitting out- CAU a S2 million grant for hazardous-waste research. The of school two semesters while money will be used to train minorities as environmental on call and not actually leaving scientists and to fund research on reducing pollution. until right before New Years Community Development Receives Grant Day. According to Marshall, the The University Community Development Corporation, students are informed by their Inc. (UCDC), a recently chartered non-profit Georgia unit and usually given three to corporation recently announced a grant of S215,000 from five days notice. At which the Structured Employment Economic Development point, they would come Corporation (SEEDCO), an agent of the Ford Foundation. through him with paperwork The UCDC, formed by and charted under the auspices of (if they chose) and inform him Clark Atlanta University, is seeking to rehabilitate the area that they are leaving. in Southwest Atlanta that is home for the six institutions ~ Afterwards the withdrawl comprising the Atlanta University Center. process begins. CAU Prof. Attends Univ. Day Conferences Although students in the Last Fall, De O. P. Puri, assistant to the president, reserves are required to fight in associate dean, Arts & Sciences, joined representatives of the case of a war, there are a few more than 30 leading universities at a University Day exceptions. According to conference in Somerset County, N.J., sponsored by the Marshall, graduate students in Hoechst Celanese Corp. The theme of the conference was the medical field, persons who “Bridges to Academe.” Three subjects, of special interest to already have another family science educators and science and engineering research member at the war site, only students were featured: qualifications necessary for a sons and a person who is the successful career as a research scientist in a modern last one left to carry on the corporation; effective ways of configuring cooperative family name don’t have to fight research by a university or corporation; and major factors in the war unless they volun­ that shape corporate research goals. Academic attendees teer. However, all of these were largely deans of science and engineering, and the heads cases must be made known in of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science writing. departments. Anthony George 111, a senior A lhaji Hassan A damu and sports editor of the CAU Panther, is in the reserves and doesn’t fall under any of the CA U Salutes Community Service exception rules. He said,‘l Students attending CAU have enjoyed a rich history of don’t want to speculate, but I volunteer community service. The CAU Department of strongly hope that my unit isn’t Veteran Affairs and the Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling activated.” Company want to recognize those individuals who give their time to assist those in need. All students wishing to be considered must meet the following criteria: be enrolled as a full-time student during the 90-91 school year; present an FAST FUNDRAISING essay stating employers name and daily responsibilities; and PI rT*I<1r7JÛ present a statement of support from their immediate supervisor detailing how student has made a difference in IN JUST the lives of others through volunteer services. All materials ONE must be submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1000 WEEK. 301 Clement Hall, by Jan. 31. Earn up to $1000 in one week for your campus Looking For Perfect Housemate? organization. Are you looking for an affordable and stable place to live? Plus a chance at $5000 more! James J. Conway, executive vice president, Hoecsht Call Housemate Match, a non-profit organization that Celanese Specialty Chemicals Group (left), Dr. O. P. Puri, matches up homeowners who are seeking housemates with This program works! assistant to the president, associate dean, A rts & Sciences, people who need affordable housing. Housemate Match is No investment needed. CAU (center), and Dr. Robert D. Johnson, project an intergenerational, non-sectarian program and works Call 1-8OO-932-O528 manager, Commercial Development, Hoechst Celanese with people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups. For Ext. 50 Fibers & Films Group (right) attended the October 1990 additional information, call 875-7881 Monday through Hoechst Celanese Corporation University Day Conference. Friday, 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. Page 8 Clark Atlanta University Panther Sports January 30, 1991 BasketballSpotlight Highlight Reel MEN * By ANTHONY GEORGE III By ANTHONY GEORGE 111 SPORTS EDITOR The Panthers got off to a quick 19-4 lead and Sports Editor The lady Panthers started slowly, cranked up never let up, as the Panthers defeated Savannah Because of the Chrismas Holidays and registration, the during the middle, then fell apart during the State 104-86 at Vivan Henderson Gym Jan. 16. Panther did not cover several of the basketball games Clark close of the game against Savannah State at Guard’s Tito Parker and Dalton Greene Atlanta University played. Here is a synopsis of all the games Vivian Henderson gym. buried the Wildcats early as they made five of six you may have missed, men and women. CAU trailed 21-4 early in the game. Junior 3-point shots they attempted. Center Dwight MEN Kellie Wyatt led a scoring spurge for the Lady Huggett banged in the inside to score 14 points Dec. 4: The Panthers loss to Morehouse 109-108 in two Panthers as they closed Savannah State’s lead to to go along wiht his 13 rebounds. overtimes in the second annual King Cobra Classic. The first 56-53 with seven minutes remaining in the game. After the quick start of the Panthers, overtime was caused by freshman guard Tito Parker’s 3-point But Savannah State’s center Mabie Sanders Savannah State and CAU traded baskets, as the shot at the buzzer. In the second o.t., Morehouse’s Harold Ellis scored 12 points in three minutes, as the Panthers had a 53-39 lead at halftime. Savannah scored the winning basket with no time remaining on the clock. Tigerettes buried the Lady Panthers 75-58, Jan. State rallied during a four-minute stretch as they James Martin lead the Panthers with 33 points. 16. outscored CAU 10-2, narrowing the Panthers CAU played their next nine games away from home and the Sanders made 13 of the 15 shots she lead to 42-37 with 2:56 remaining in the half. But immediate five in the Northwestern United States. attempted, and finished as the games leading Greene and Huggett took over at that point, as Dec.5: The Panthers lost a close game to Seattle Pacific scorer with 29 points. they scored the remaining 11 points in the half. 72-67. Martin,Greene and Parker lead the Panthers with 13 “Sanders is a tremendous player,” said Elmer Green swiped the ball from Savannah State’s points. Mixon, head coach. “When we double teamed guards twice, which led to free throws. Huggett Dec. 7: The Panthers defeated University of Alaska at her, she would just pass the ball to the open man. rebounded a missed 3-point attempt by James Fairbanks 94-79. Greene lead the Panthers with 19 points. We just didn’t have anybody who could stop Martin, and dunked off the miss shot. He also Dec. 8: In the rematch game, the Panthers fell to U AF 92-87. her.” got an offensive rebound with the time running Greene lead the Panthers with 21 points. During the lady Panther’s run late in the first out in the half and scored a layup, giving the Dec. 10: The road weary Panther took their worst loss of the half, and early in the second, they were able to Panthers a comfortable 14-point cushion at season 80-64 to University of Alaska at Anchorage. At this slow Sanders down. Center Sharon Guilford halftime. time the Panthers had a 4-6 record. The Panthers loss could be and Wyatt sparked the team during that period. attributed to poor shooting, as they shot only 36 percent from Guilford scored a quick four points, narrowing the field. Dwight Huggett lead the Panthers in scoring with 14 the Tigerettes lead to 21-11. Then Wyatt took The second half belonged to the Panthers, as points. over, as she scored 15 straight points with a they went up as many as 21 points late in the Dec. 11: In the rematch game against UAA, the Panthers barrage of 3-pointers and jump shots as she kept second half. This is the Panthers fourth straight were more competitive, but lost 66-58. The Panthers lead 33-28 her team in the game. A pivotal play in the first win, and keeps them in first place in the at halftime, but could not stop UAA in the second half. Jimmy half was the last play of the half as Guilford conference. Smith lead the Panthers with 17 points. grabbed a rebound and scored at the buzzer, as Dalton Green led all Panther scorers with 27 Dec. 18: Out of Alaska and into Alabama did not produce a the lady Panthers trailed 35-26 at halftime. points. win. CAU lost their fourth consecutive game of the season to Guilford sprained her right ankle on that play, Alabama State 97-84. Greene scored 29 for the Panthers. and was lest most of the second half of the game. BRIEFLY: The Lady Panthers lost for the Jan. 3: The new year did not bring a win, as the Panthers fell Wyatt led the lady Panthers in scoring with 22 13th time in 14 games when they loss to Morris to Troy State 107-95. Martin lead the Panthers with 20 points. points. Brown 58-55 Saturday. Jan. 5: CAU jumped out to an early lead and relinquished it, as the broke a five-game losing streak.with a 86-75 win over Savannah State. Martin lead the Panthers with 21 points. CAU rolled to an 86-68 win over Albany State. CAU finished their road swing at 3-6. Martin lead the Panthers in CA U Has A Ball In A laska scoring with 24 points. Jan. 12: Playing their first home game in over a month, the By WILLIAM H. BLACKBURN Panthers faced were not quite as courteous and Panthers rolled over Lemoyne Owen 125-97. CAU broke only Staff Writer for good reason. Alaska-Anchorage was a lead 50-46 at halftime. Greene lead the Panthers with 28 points. If winning isn’t everything, then Clark Atlanta Division 11 pre-season top 10 team, but had University Panthers’ December basketball fallen on hard times coming into the game with a journey into the Northwest can be chalked up as record below .500. Pantherette Recap successful. Playing one of the best 4-5 teams in the Despite compiling a 1 -4 record on their winter division, the Panthers were subdued twice but Lady Panthers escapade, the Panthers learned a great deal not without a valiant effort. playing hours away from home. “Anytime you go to Anchorage and play that WOMEN: “This was a different experience for all of us,” type of team, you can expect a hard fought Dec. 3: The lady Panthers were blasted by South Carolina said forward Dexter Brown. “Our win-loss game,” said Kevin Moses, Sports Information State 87-36. Clark Atlanta University shot a miserable 18 record was secondary to how we matured on the Director. “The team learned a lot and can use percent from the field, in contrast to South Carolina State’s 58 trip.” this experience towards the teams in the S1AC.” percent, Kellie Wyatt led the lady Panthers with 11 points. After playing arch-rival Morehouse to a Coach Robert Pritchett agreed that the trip Dec. 4: The lady Panthers lost to Spelman 57-55 at Georgia double overtime thriller, the team hopped a next would be used as a learning tool. “We scheduled Tech. Even worse, the lady Panthers lost to a team that is day flight to Seattle and the lesson was about to this trip to the West Coast to gain exposure,” playing their first year of college athletics, and is without a begin. Pritchett said. “In the next few years if we mascot. After the game, first-year head coach Elmer Mixon remain healthy, we will be one of the top teams in said, “We played hard, but we didn’t make some important Suffering from jet-lag and exhaustion, the the nation.” shots. But we did work hard, and we didn’t give up. After a Panthers squandered away a game that they In addition, the trip gave the team a chance to, while, we will win some games.” The lady Panthers are 0-6. easily could have won. see the sites of Alaska. “We had a chance to tour Wyatt lead the lady Panthers with 16 points. ‘When we got to Seattle, we ate, then slept up the University of Alaska,” Steele said. “Nobody Dec. 10: The lady Panthers started slowly against Talledaga to game time,” Brown said. “That is not our on the team had ever visited Alaska, and some but lost their seventh straight game, 67-61. Wyatt lead the normal pre-game routine.” may never get an opportunity to return. ” Panthers with 16 points. Having lost two consecutive games, the When the Panthers traveled to Alaska- Jan. 5: The new year did not promise a win for the struggling Panthers traveled to the blistering cold of Fairbanks, the team obtained more than lady Panthers as they loss to Savannah State. Alaska. Though the players and coaches packed frequent flyer discounts. They also picked up a Jan. 11: Playing their second consecutive game away from wisely for the cold, they were not prepared for 15-point win, and a couple of fans. home, the lady Panthers lost to Albany State "51-42. Wyatt the warm welcome that they received. “Playing more than 5,000 miles away from again led the lady Panthers with 16 points. “Everybody thinks Alaska is full of igloos and home is a very lonely feeling," Brown said. “So Jan. 12: The nine-game losing streak finally ends as the lady bobsledding teams with dogs, but it had when a couple of Alaskans cheer for you it’s Panthers defeated LeMoyne-Owens 43-36. Wyatt had her best populated cities like everywhere else,” said guard sweet music to the ear.” scoring performance of the year with a 26 point effort. Argent Steele. Having learned the tune, the Panthers expect to Jan. 14: Florida Atlantic defeated defeated CAU for the “The people there were very friendly,” said do a little Alaskan dance around the S1AC with second time this season with a 82-51 win. The Panthers trailed freshman guard Tito Parker. a little more rhythm during the second half of the by 5 points at halftime, but were outscored 50-24 in the second However, the two Alaskan teams that the season. half.