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Martin Luther King Festivities B Fred Frazier News Editor Theatre. She is also the co—founder This was a celebration of what actively on college campuses for with of NUCLE- would have been the 67th birthday change throughout America, but News US. NUCLEUS is a company of of Martin Luther King, Jr. At the they are small in number. And over- As a culmination of the Martin performing artists dedicated --Yolanda King Heads Up to pro- McKimmon Center the theme of the looked by the sheer abundance of Luther King, Jr. festivities this past moting positive energy through the festival, “Living : MLK Festivities apathetic students, who are either weekend, the eldest child of Dr. and arts. Empowering the Community and standing on the sideline and watch- --Changes in Guidelines Mrs. King, Yolanda King, was Involving Our Children to Make a ing or are uninformed of what’s for Resident Advisors scheduled to speak at a dinner hon- Difference,” was in full effect. going on. oring cover story her father. There were lots of children and She also discussed the need for As far as a profession goes, Ms. many people present that afternoon economic empowerment in the King wears many hats. She is an from the surrounding communities. Black community. Because of the --Course Repeat Policy actress, a producer-director, and a There were many activities going on disparity between the races econom- Revamped lecturer. She had a lot of early ini- throughout last Saturday, including ically, Blacks have to take matters -—Student Senate & Fees tiative that led to a career in the arts. an oratorical contest, a cultural hour, into their own hands and not wait to At eight years old she wrote and and many, many workshops for all be delivered from the perils of low page 2 directed a play in which were cast who came to the festival. or no income by others. her reluctant siblings. And at the In the Keynote Address, Ms. The time for apathy is over and it age of 12 she had choreographed Sports King touched on differences is now time to take action. Talking two musicals and directed several between her father’s time and today. about what needs to be done needs --N.C. State Men Fall theatrical productions. She then The fact that there were many more to end and the doing of what has Short went on to where she Karel Gaitlm/Staff young Black people who were in been talked about will begin. With received a BA. with honors in the- --N.C. State Women Yolanda King: daugher of organizations that were an impetus more active Black people, the level— atre and African—American studies. for change then as opposed to now, ing of the economic playing field Suffer Agony of Defeat the late Martin Luther King, She then went to NYU where she Jr. is also a stark difference that stands can and will become a reality in the page 3 obtained her Master of Fine Arts in out. There are students working years to come.

Changes in Guidelines for Resident Advisors Reviews By Cassandra Lester were a cancellation of the" RA’s forbid all extracurricular involve- sions to apply for RA positions. -—Karenga and Kwanzaa Staff Writer room buy-out option and the mini- ment, just that which would require There were twenty-seven candidates —-University Celebrates mum GPA requirement for RAs has a majority of an RA’s time. present. Eight of that number were Martin Luther King been upgraded from a 2.25 to a 2.5. Luckadoo feels these rules are Afrikan-American. -—Getting Dewn to the The new resident advisor (RA) There were many reasons behind important because an “RA should be When asked why he aspired to be guidelines have been introduced by the cancellation of the buy-out Root ’ seen as a helper.” an RA, Daniel Squirewell, a fresh- Dr. Tim Luckadoo, director of option. Housing felt that they were Many Afrikan American students man in environmental engineering page4-7 Housing and Residence Life (HRL). losing a substantial amount of have expressed the opinion that the replied, “We don’t have enough When asked what were his rea- money by leaving two hundred beds new guidelines would leave the RA Black RAs.” Grady Lockhart, a sons for changing the guidelines, empty, two hundred being the num- position only open to white males. freshman in mechanical engineering Health Luckadoo said that his information ber of resident advisors on N. C. When asked for his thoughts on this says, “I want to be a[n] RA so I can was gathered from “phone calls from State’s campus. --Bladder Infections and View, Luckadoo said, “I would hope help show incoming Afrikan- parents who were upset because Another reason for this change it wouldn’t.” American freshmen Sexual that it is possi- Intercourse their child’s RA was never around,” was so that incoming freshmen or He also expressed the opinion that ble to be a positive role model.” page 9 as well as from exit surveys filled transfer students who are housed those people needing to work for Despite rumors that the new RA out by students and the RA critiques with RAs can get settled without more than twenty hours a week, guidelines egg harsh, they appear to Opinions that every resident had to fill out at having to worry about moving. which is approximately the number be basically the same. RAs are still some point last semester. Luckadoo stated: the two the of hours an RA works, probably given free housing, a meal plan and --Holding Our Breath Luckadoo was quick to say that rules concerning no other job and shouldn’t become RAs. a paycheck. The only difference there really haven’t been any drastic not being After Waiting to Exhale able to hold a leadership At the Information Session held now is HRL is trying to make sure changes, despite what other articles position on campus have always in Bragaw’s Activity room, it was these students are able to do their --Cultural Defiants may have stated. According to been conditions of being an RA. He obvious that the new RA guidelines see RA page 2 page 10-11 Luckadoo, thesonly changes made goes on to say that HRL does not had little affect on student’s deci—

Black Repertory Theatre Blaxploitation Film Festival The Nubian Message CORRECTION: Black Repertory Theatre presents “Showtime at the Apollo” tonight, January 25th Interest meeting - Be a part of the Afrikan- THE 17TH Annual Hap’ N Tales Children’s in Stewart Theater at the University Student Blaxploitation Film Festival begins Sunday, American voice! The Nubian Message Theatre at NC State’s Thompson TheatreThe Cetner at 8:00 pm. February 4th with Melvin Van Peebles Sweet announces its Spring interest meeting new adventures of Beauty and the Beast show- Sweetback’s Baadasssss Songat 7 pm and The Monday, January 29, 1996 at 7 pm in room ing February 2 at 7:30 pm Feb. 3rd at 1] am 372 of the Afrikan American Cultural Center and 2:30 pm and on Feb. 4th at 2:30 pm. Mack staring Richard Pryor at 9 pm. Our goof... thanks for your help!

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Course Repeat Policy Student Senate Makes Revamped Recommendation to Board of By Fred Frazier News Editor the fall 1995 semester and who have Trustees not used all of the course repeats allowed under the old policy will be By Fred Frazier Center was that in order to keep State. Over Christmas break, the pow- permitted to repeat without penalty News Editor operating at current levels, the The last increase proposal of the ers that be here at N. C. State, decid— those courses up to the limit allowed increase would be needed to offset evening was the bid made by ed to change the Course Repeat under the old policy. This past Wednesday, the projected increases in utility costs Athletics Director, Todd Turner. without Penalty policy to the First The repeats must be undertaken Student Senate's session ran late as and inflationary increases in goods The Intercollegiate Athletics fee Year Course Repeat Policy. For prior to fall 1996 unless the course they made decisions concerning and services. Needless to say, the increase was asking for a $15 per those students who still believe that is unavailable to the student in request for fee increases that would Student Center is an integral part of student increase going towards the their three course repeats are at their spring 1996. If the student is not affect the student body of N.C.State many student organizations and the site and facility improvements at disposal whenever they feel like enrolled in spring 1996, or if the today and 10 years from now. increase was recommended. Carter-Finley‘Stadium. using them, think again. course is not available to the For the first time the Student Then Student Health Services This increase would span 10 The change in name is an obvi— enrolled student in spring 1996, Senate would vote on the possible made their pitch. Although there years. Senator Maurer made the ous reflection in the change in the because the course is not available increases and send their decisions in were Senators who disagreed with important point that in 1992 the stu— timetable allowed for repeating a to the student or the student does not as the views of their constituents. certain aspects of this increase, it dents were told they didn't have to course without penalty. Under the opt to take it in summer 1996, then While the senators did not have still passed. give any money to this fund. Fast- provisions of the First Year Course it must be repeated in the next regu- much time to prepare to decide The next resolution on the agen- forward to 1996, now the students Repeat Policy, a student has three lar semester in which the student is which resolutions they would pass, da was the Student Publications fee are being asked to "contribute" over course repeats to be used within enrolled and the course is available they definitely kept the needs of the increase. The most important pro- $3 million to the fund. their first year. Since this new poli— to the student. student at the forefront of their posed increase to all forms of media On the flip side of that, some cy was just recently instituted, con- The information above was minds. on the campus. The Student Media senators argued that the increase tinuing students (as of fall ‘95) have mailed to all students in an effort to The first resolution on deck for Authority proposed this increase may lead to more intercollegiate ath- had the policy amended for them. inform them of this policy change. the Senators was the Education and because it found itself falling short letic success and better recruiting as The amendment is stated as fol— With this revision, all students need Technology fee increase presented of providing the product services far as college sports goes. That lows: Continuing students who to reassess their position and do by Bill Willis. Willis' presentation and educational opportunities stu— point of view was supported by a made unacceptable grades (D—F) on what is needed to be done immedi- made an important point: Its frus- dents want in the changing arena of few Senators, but not enough to 100- and 200- level courses during ately. trating to see long lines of students the media. This resolution was make a difference. The resolution waiting to use the computers avail- amended from an increase of $3.00 was then amended. The proposed If you love English and enjoy cri- able around campus. The $10.00 fee to an increase of $2.72 and added to increase of $15 was amended to $0. increase request will be recommend- the recommendation list. Upon the amendment of the resolu- cizing other people’s work, have ed by the Senate to the Bard of The Physical Education tion it was consequently recom- Trustees and the new funds will put we got a job for you. The Nubian Department pleaded for an increase mended. approximately 72 new systems in on the grounds that skilled employ- All in all, the Student Senate did Message is looking for reliable around campus. ees were leaving Carmichael what was asked of it, and remained The next presenter to try and woo Gymnasium for work in the private true to its many constituents. It copyeditors for this semester. If the Senate's recommendation was sector. Something to keep in mind remains to be seen whether or not interested, call 515-1468 and ask Don Patty representing the is the fact that these employees the Senate's decisions will be final. University Student Center. The became skilled, most of them that is, for Nikki Hird. main argument for the Student by the training they received here at LF'LFLI'JLPLPLFJLFLFUEWLPLFJLDLFJLFJUEP A ‘l‘ WinTEnly the permiser of ’ RA continued from pg.1 Any Students Interested in tors and our elders do we proudly print jobs as well as maintain an Being a News Writer for The this and all editions of The Nubian impressive GPA. If a paycheck and Message. Always keeping in mind and helping one’s fellow students aren’t Nubian Message, please call enough to encourage students to spirit: Dr. Yosef ben-Yochannan, Dr. become RAs, then quite possibly 515—1468 and ask for Fred John Henrik Clarke, Dr. Leonard the fact that “employers often ask 1 Jefferies, The Black Panther Party, for graduating RAs” will be enough. Frazier, News Editor. Mumia A. Jamal, Geronimo Pratt, Hughes Suffren, Lathan Turner, Dr. Wandra Hill, Mr. Kyran Anderson, Harriet The Message Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and all those February 5, 1996. The Black Student Leadership Network of the March 25-29, 1996. ”EMA" E Melvin Van Peeble will Children’s Fund will spon— give a lecture following sor the 5th annual Black ’I'hflfnfiaufimeman‘Wutvf; The third annual NCSU Sweet Sweetback. Student Leadership Human Rights Week is Edltor 1nCh1ef Network Conference in coming up! Presentation Managmsfidltor February 8, 1996. Charlotte, NC. For more from various organizations information call Darriel will be given. Keep a look Healthfidtior I. Hoy at (919) 683-2785. liNews‘Editor 5 'I a 'i,"‘Shaw11a-Danieis: Rev. James Luther Bevel, out for future information. .:_',js§aas'aairg;~:. . .. j" .Aivin‘Sturdivant' civil rights activist, will be speaking at 8pm in the February 15, 1996. Warmth for Wake is an Multipurpose Room of the energy assistance during Witherspoon Student The College of Physical the cold seasons. it is Center. The event is free and Mathematical Sciences funded directly through and open to the public. For will sponsor the Afrikan voluntary services and more information call 515- American Quiz Bowl in money goes straight to the 521 . the Multi-Purpose Room of needy. Contributions may Ar\- the Witherspoon Student be mailed to Warmth for Center meawwn .9 February 9-11, 1996. /AACC. Time to be Wake, PO. Box 46833, ' muted tosteam ‘ announced. Raleigh, NC 277260. :" 1“ \r'tq :tt‘ 1.. nit mm MESSAGE

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Wolfpack Men Suffer N.C. State Men Fall Short in Heartbreaking Loss to Two ACC Nail Biters Georgia Tech first half ended in a 31-31 tie, with B :Chanda Mason both teams suffering from a severe Saunders had other plans. Saunders Staff Writer shooting drought. Maryland came By Alvin Sturdivant led the Yellow Jackets with 14 into the second half determined to Sports Editor points and hit several key shots in With the memories of a last sec- pick up their first ACC win over the crucial moments. ond loss to Duke Thursday night Wolfpack. Their offense had settled Although State’s Danny Strong still fresh in their minds, the down and their full court defense With NC. State already sitting at was scoreless in the first half, he ‘..1_ Wolfpack men’s basketball team was killing the Pack. the bottom of the heap in Atlantic was smoking in the second half. traveled to Maryland to face the State’s big man, Todd Fuller was Coast Conference action, it seemed Strong scored l0 points—seriously .'—i.‘93‘I. Terrapins in Atlantic Coast held to eight points, eight rebounds, nothing else could go wrong, but threatening the Georgia Tech «1., Conference Olav. and three blocked shots, but Senior they were unaware that Georgia defense, but was unable to score in transfer Danny Strong picked up the Tech was out for blood and want- The Pack’s desperate last second pace, going 7 of 11 from three-point ed the Wolfpack as their next vic- efforts. land, leading the team with 26 tims. The first half opened with With 2:05 left in the game State NC. State taking good shots, closed the lead to four and forced points. It was Strong’s three—point ‘-:.’I-.—;:1.1.9.Jud:41-a. field goal that pushed the game into rebounding well, and playing excel- Georgia Tech to take a time-out. overtime with only 3.3 seconds on lent defense. Going into half-time, The Wolfpack then regrouped, and the clock. N.C. State led 38-32 with the with 35.4 seconds remaining in the With both Strong and Fuller momentum definitely in their favor. game Strong missed a three point drained in overtime, the Wolfpack \'{\\\‘~ The Pack opened the second half attempt, but State’s Jeremy Hyatt looked to veterans Ishua Benjamin, Courtesy of Techmcran in much the same fashion as the got the tip in to put the Wolfpack Jeremy Hyatt, Curtis Marshall, and Photos first, but due to several turnovers, within two. bad passes, and missed shots, State was given every opportuni- C.C. Harrison, but none were able to Duke’s number 3 Price find a consistent shot. When Georgia Tech was able to get back ty to win this game, but due to "in-I‘m.‘Cf'fl‘rL,1..4-a,4,-sun,“. shoots off Wolfpack] throws and rebounds, Strong’s last minute efforts failed to defender C.C. Harrison into the game and eventually take a missed free tie the game in overtime, the 50-49 lead. Georgia Tech would go on to win, Wolfpack picked up their second stripe, and a pain staking ll of 32 Todd Fuller led the Wolfpack in defeating the Wolfpack 76-71. consecutive ACC loss. The Pack from three point range. scoring with 24 points, but was out Scorers for the Wolfpack includ- was beaten 77-74 in a grim replay of The Wolfpack is now 11-6 over— rebounded by Tech’s Eddie Elisma. ed C.C. Harrison with nine, Al the Duke defeat. Just as Duke’s all, and 1-4 in ACC action, having With Stephon Marbury going score- Pinkins with eight, Ishua Benjamin ,..L Chris Collins’ prayer was answered beaten only Florida State. The Pack less in the first half, it seemed NC. with seven, Curtis Marshall with Courtesy of Technician with only seconds remaining on the will square off against The Clemson State would finally take another six, Jeremy Hyatt with four, and Photos clock, Maryland’s Sarunas Tigers—Saturday, January 27—a ACC win, but Tech’s Number ll, Marko Harrison with two. 3‘.{I1‘v‘r. Jasikevicius hit a similar three with team who just achieved an impres- State’s Danny Strong looks is to pass inside to Todd Fuller under 1.5 seconds left in the game; sive victory over Wake Forest and giving the Terrapins the edge need- holding strong at the top of the ACC Wolfpack Women Feel the ed for victory. i rankings, tied with North Carolina. Although both teams went almost N.C. State hit 29 of 75 field Agony of Defeat five minutes without scoring, the goals, went 5 of 10 from the charity B Chanda Mason Leading the way for the Ladies Staff Writer was sophomore center Chasity Melvin with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots. Assisting her Coming into the match-up with were fellow teammates Umeki Clemson, the NC. State women’s Webb with 12 points, Jennifer basketball team, was already ranked Howard with 9 points, and freshman llth in the nation and tied for first guard Lyschale Jones with 8 points place in the Atlantic Coast off the bench. Conference with a 13-2 overall N.C. State came into the game record and a 5-2 record in confer- shooting 41 percent from three point ence play. After beating conference range, but only managed to go 2 of

Koren Atwater/Staff Number 21 Umeki Webb concentrates during the Wolfpack’s victory over Carolina

rivals North Carolina, NC. State 7, with Howard hitting both of was picked as a sure favorite over those. The Wolfpack Women now 24 ranked Clemson, but with drop behind Clemson, Virginia, and turnovers and inconsistent shooting, North Carolina in ACC ranking, but the Lady Wolves lost their first hold strong at number 11 in the ACC game. This poor shooting and nation. poor ball handling escalated into 28 The Lady Pack will face turnovers (20 of those in the first Maryland on Sat. Jan. 27, in half) and a heart breaking 76-64 loss Reynolds Coliseum. for the Wolfpack.

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4 January 25, 1996 KE’VIZZ‘WS

Karenga and Kwanzaa

B Anthon Lindsa work and responsibility), a cultural holiday, not a religious January25, 1851 Sojourner Truth Staff Writer Ujaama(Cooperative one that focuses around five basic addressed the first Black Women’s Rights economics),Kuumba(Creativity), ideas. Convention in Akron, Ohio. and Nia(Faith) represent principles “Ancient celebration of the first On Friday December 8, Dr. Y that should be observed every day of fmit of harvest. This is a time used January 26, Maulana Karenga visited North the year. to reinforce our ties. Also, Kwanzaa 1863 54th Regiment (Black) Carolina State University to con— The last day of Kwanzaa (Nia) is a r-nlcbration for the creator and infantry formed. clude the Kwanzaa festivities. This serves as a day of assessment. This the creation. This is a time to give «1948 Executive Order 9981, to end segrega- program was sponsored by the is a time for turning inward and thanks for all living things and to tion in US Armed Forces signed by President Student Mentor Association, the thinking about what it means to be become more aware of the world Harry S. Truman. office of Afrikan American Student human. Karenga stated, “a value around us.” Affairs, and the Afrikan American It is also a commemoration of the Cultural Center. The program past, “a time to recommit ourselves January 28, 1787 Philadelphia’s Free opened with a welcome from the to the legacy laid before us, to le'am Afrika Society organized. Peer Mentor Association President, from it and teach others about it.” --1858 John Brown organized raid on Arsenal Mike Charlton. ‘ Lastly, he proclaimed the celebra— at Harper’s Ferry. Karenga, a professor at California tion of Kwanzaa should also be a State University is the chairman of time for all to focus on the thought the US Organization, formed to and practice of ethics. January 29, 1872 Francis L. Cardoza increase consciousness among He urged the audience to “speak elected State Treasurer of South Carolina. Afrikan Americans. Karenga is the truth, do right, hate wrong, walk in author of eight books including the righteousness, do justice, and care January 30, 1858 ' William Wells Brown Introduction to Black Studies , used for the vulnerable” stating simply published first Black by many universities as the founda- that Kwanzaa is a “celebration of drama, “Leap to tion of their Black Studies depart- good, including life, the family, and Freedom”. ments. earth.” Along with being a lecturer and Karenga ended the program and February 1, 1902 Poet and author, visiting professor at many universi- Photo courtesy of News Services led the audience to the multipurpose Langston Hughes (1902-1967) is born. ties worldwide, Karenga is a highly room in Witherspoon Student Center Dr. Maulana Karenga, --1960 Black college students praised scholar, receiving numerous for the annual dinner. There, mem- stage sit-in at a scholastic recognitions including the the Father of Kwanzaa bers of the Student Mentor segregated lunch counter in National Leadership Award for Association assisted Karenga in Greensboro, NC. Black Studies. His most recent system should be placed in our lives lighting the seven candles of plight was assisting in the planning in order that we as people can Kwanzaa, while discussing each February 3, 1870 The 15th Amendment, of October’s Million Man March. achieve operational unity similar to principle. giving blacks the right Kwanzaa, known as Karenga’s what was demonstrated at the Students, faculty, and members to vote, is passed. brainchild, is a week long celebra- Million Man March. When this is of the community then joined --1965 Geraldine McCullough Wins Widener tion centered around the Seven achieved, the full meaning of together in food, song, and fellow- Gold Medal for Sculpture. Principles, or Nguzu Saba, in Kwanzaa will be achieved as well”. ship. “I enjoyed hearing Karenga Kiswahili. Each day between Dr. Karenga also spoke on the speak, but discussing Nguzu Saba February 4, 1864 24th Amendment December 26 and January 1 are message and meaning of Kwanzaa, with him was the highlight of the abolished P011 tax, named for the principle to be cele- “Kwanzaa reinforces the rootedness night,” stated Sanya King, one of the allowing for support of brated on that day. Umoja (Unity), of our culture and reminds us of our students who assisted Karenga. black suffrage. Kujichagulia(self— obligations to our history.” He con- determination),Ujima(Collective tinued, pointing out that Kwanzaa is February 6, 1820 First organized emi- gration of US. Blacks to Afrika, from New York to Sierra Leone. /III/IIIIIIIIII({III/IIIIIIIII/III/IIIIII/I/I/IIIIf4;l/IxI/II/IIIII/f"III/IIIIII/II -- 1867 Peabody Fund established to promote “at?!""wt‘1‘... MA ”YOUR CONQJECTION - Black education in the South.

February 7. 1883 Eubie Blake(1883—1983), famed pianist, born in Baltimore. --Freedman’s Aid Society founded to promote education among Blacks. Learn about exciting career opportunities for students)» the College of H --1945 President Harry Truman appoint- Social Sciences1’_arsonally meet ' ' ed Irwin C. Mollison judge of the US. Customs \\\\\\\\\\\\\\L\\\\\\\\\\\ i Court.

Computer Workshop CSU Judicial Board . Learn Windows Learn Microsoft Word . Learn Applications Available for 1996-1997 WordPerfect - Explore the Internet Pick up Application Packets in Student Government Office, Speak with 0 Wake 307 Witherspoon Student Center Technical Review the latest Deadline: Friday, February 9 at PM Community College lob listings in Representative about computer- career opportunities Information Sessions related fields Tuesday, January 30 - 7:30 PM Wednesday, January 31 - 7:30 PM Room 204, Witherspoon Student Center When:‘ Tuesday, January 30, 1996 ' Where: the Bennu Cultural Center NCSU Judicial Board Requirements: 2.5 overall GPA; schedule no labs or classes 2011 Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC. 27610 after 3:30 pm MondaYs and Thursdays; hold no other Student Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM Register Eariy at Government position fincluding Senate); know the Code of BlakNificent Books Conduct; maintain complete confidentiality or pay atthe door TllE NUBlAN MESSAGE

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University Celebrates Getting Down to

the Root Martin Luther King B Shawna Daniels including aboriginals like the B Shawna Daniels House Bookstore presented male and ry reading. Cultural Editor Arawat Indians and Native Cultural Editor female self-empowerment work— The East Cary Middle School Americans. shops for youths ages 14-17. Dr. Drill Team followed with a step “There’s a natural mystic blowing While he gave meaningful expla- Sydnor’s message to the youth was show. Lastly, there was a moving through the air, nations for his artwork, Jahaziel The Afrikan American student “You have got to name yourself and dance production by the Collage if you listen carefully now you population at NC State has conti- have your own positive self—image”. Dance Company, which has partic- will hear, nously celebrated the life and spirit Additional workshops for the the ipated in many of the Festivals of the it may be the first trumpet, of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over might as well be the last eleven years, the annual Martin ..things are not the way they ..J.4 Mafia-,3u:‘.._‘ Luther King, JrFestival has grown ‘usta’ be to proportions so large that his I and I, we’ve got to face reali- daughter, Ms Yolanda King made a ty special appearance to celebrate the Natural Mystic, Bob Marley Koren Atwater/Stafl legacy her father has left behind. There is a natural mystic that Ras Jahaziel a..., The festivities were held on flows through the soul of Ras Saturday, January 20 at the Jane S. Jahaziel, and if you listen carefully enlightened the audience with an McKinmmon Center here at NCSU. you can understand. His art is not abundance of The knowledge. “The Festival, simply called MLK the an of anger or sadness, it is the oppressors understand that it .4_4_..‘-o4vrAe-‘-4r““Irv“.- Fest, brings to is more the entire Raleigh- expression of a people, their pain than a gun or a whip or a handcuff, Durham area workshops for all ages //I} $-¢’ and sufferings. “A picture is worth ..V;a. on improving the war is of the mind. You must 1.. lifestyles, history, and Karl Gaitlin/Staff a thousand words and my pictures have the brain power the future. to know you With the spirit of King in Three Raleigh Students attend MLK Festival speak what my people feel now and can do anything, to mind, presenters ensure the sur- “Hr-ra-. addressed issues have felt before.” vival of you and those that have affected who will not only the On Monday, January 22, the come after you. You Afrikan— American must know Lat individual and teens included “The Right Formulas past. Afrikan American Heritage Society more than [they] tell you in the uni- community, but the human individ— and the Right Numbers to be a Good Then came the highlight of the presented Ras Jahaziel and his art- versity,” Jahaziel ual and world community. added. Student” facilitated by Dr. Wandra day, which included a dinner and work in “Coming Straight from the Jahaziel advised listeners to For the adults, facilitators pre- Hill and Kyran Anderson, and Don guest speaker Ms. Yolanda King. Root”, allowing the artist a forum to sented information become active by reading books on how to Locke’s “The Human Race: Preceeded by the poetry of Sadiqua explain the meaning behind his such as. The Autobiography of impress the power and strength of Brothers and Sisters Coming Malik, a dance performed by Dance often complex art. the , The Memoirs of Million Man March on the com— Together”. ‘ Visions, and a musical selection by With roots in Rastafarianism, Marcus Garvey munity, and Walter the history of the Harlem Other programs helped to inspire Ms. Benita Jones and her mother, Jahaziel often depicts stories from Rodney’s Renaissance How Europe and its effects on everyone to become positive influ— Loyce Jones, Ms. King had a lot to the book of Revelations in the Bible, Underdeveloped Afrika. deliver. Resembling her mother in painting the exodus of Afrikans When discussing his fellow face and her father in speech, from evil lands. His work also artists like John Biggers, whose Yolanda King delivered a message reflects his roots in the Caribbean work was recently exhibited at the of living her father’s dream and and as a Diasporic Afrikan. “My art North Carolina Museum of Art, enacting the words he has given us. speaks the words of those who could Jahaziel simply stated, “I was -ii£;i!’tf*"it¥13+fi‘h,"Eh-‘2-‘RFKW‘MA4““1*?!”th“ As if King’s message was not” not speak for themselves,” Marley amazed by his artwork. You must 1..In. enough, the festival’s end came with said. give credit to his integrity, for some— the soul lifting sounds of the Gospel Pieces like “Ye Old White one to paint such powerful portraits Program, featuring choirs from the Wicked Double Cross” tell the sto- over such a long [period] of time is University of North Carolina at ries of colonialism and its affects on amazing. He did not [adapt] his Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central people of Afrika. It exhibits the message [to] what the rest of the University, and North Carolina State suffering of Blacks world wide. world believed.” Karel Gaitli/Statf University. “The black man is the hardest Ras Jahaziel’s message was an The many children participants of MLK Festival “The spirit was definitely in the working, yet the worst treated. He important one, filled with an house,” stated Tyrone Fox, a tenor in helped to build the countries, but urgency for all to “gain conscious- NCCU’s choir, “not only did the doesn’t even have a home.” ness and those [who] are conscious today’s artistic world, and programs ences in their communities. Around choirs do well, but the audience was Another work, “Footprints of must work hard to enlighten the such as Janet Howard’s Gelee Head four o’clock, after all the concurrent into it also. What a way to celebrate Satan”, also shows the mental and world, for a conscious man cannot r31;”sf-rum«are:34.4,,mm,Wmirfl-‘t‘flfil‘xfl:2fixhrlyfi:03w“__ Tie sessions. The Afrikan—American sessions ended, the culture hour Dr. King’s spirit!” physical rape of the Diaspora, be idle.” Cultural Center also exhibited the began. Ms Lynette Barber and And with all the hard work ove artwork of Bob Jones, a “Neo— Black Reperatory Theater gave dra- the years, another Martin Luthe Afrikan Expressionist”. matic presentations of Sojourner King, Jr. Festival came to an end Robert Sydnor and his wife,Dr. Truth and “The Church Fight” while Always better than the last, but no Black Repertory Theatre Presents: mummi-H").-r. G.Wyatt Sydnor, owners of Tribal Ajuba Joy gave an invigorating poet- as good as the next. “5”»),.A. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%% “HF.“ % Rev. Bevel has a crucial message for the % $3? critical problems and climate of today! Any Student intereeted in % Rev. James Luther Bevel %% i,‘1*‘ei‘l’m,~yei‘igiv' being a etaff % Civil Rights Activist % When: % writer for any 111ursday, % january 25 flags?;,v.will;[iv 'L. M. Clark Lecturer '~‘.V. % % eeetion and a Where: Stewart Theatre % February % 8, 996 copyeditor, Time: 8:00 pm % 8:00 PM % % please call 5i?)— Tickets: S 2 (with Student ID) Multipurpose Room i 3 (general public) % African-American Cultural Center i468 and aek % Witherspoon Student Center % for LaTonya NCSU % % Dunn, Editor in IRVI|7AIIII1I~V % Corner of Cates Avenue and Dan Allen Drive % Free and Open to the Public A Bad Boy Entertainment Parody featuring % For future information, call 515 - 5210 % look-a-Iike appearances by Biggie Smalls, I.iI' Kim, Puff Daddy, and more. % %%%%%%%%%%% % THE NUBlAN MESSAGE

By Dawn Eaton INROADS graduates who go on to Guest sponsoring companies with the Writer receive lucrative job offers with potential for more. either their sponsoring companies or The charts to the right outline GRADUATE PLACEMENT companies who are strong support- the academic and corporate success RECORD North Carolina State University ers of INROADS, the organization stories of INROADS students and has been graced by thousands of has quickly increased from 17 com- sponsors. Needless to say, these 1993 1994 young and gifted Afrikan panies who are strong supporters of records of achievement say it all! Total INROADS Alumni 3,990 4,827 Americans, Native Americans, and INROADS, the organization has The idea of the North Carolina Year’s Total Graduates 686 837 Hispanics over the years. Many of quickly increased from 17 compa- INROADS campus linking organi- the students were further rewarded nies sponsoring 25 students in 1970 Sponsor Offer/Acceptance Rate 58%/ 59%/ zations was the brainchild of Miss Percentage ofAll Graduates Who Received 77% 78% and supported by an organization to over 800 companies sponsoring Audrenia Foster, a student at North and Accepted Their Own Sponsor’s Offer that has evolved into one of the well over 5,000 students in 1995. Carolina A&T State University, who Conversion Rate 45% 45% fastest growing, internationally Incepted from a vision of Father realized that the interns on each Percentage o All Graduates know career development organiza- Frank Carr, who was present at the campus would be more effectively Who Joined heir Sponsor tions that has ever been created — 1963 March on Washington, made a active as a structured sub-entity of Placement Rate 67% 64% INROADS. personal commitment to help Martin Percentage ofAll Graduates the whole affiliate. Thus, the first Who Joined an INROADS Sponsor INROADS, whose mission is to Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A . INROADS—Campus linked organi— “develop and place talented minority Dream” speech a reality by finding zation, INROADS-Aggie youth in business & industry and and providing 25 minority youths Connection was formed, and it prepare them for corporate & com- with job opportunities that allowed proved to be a success. The munityleadership,” identifies and them to prove their leadership INROADS-Wolfpack Connection is INTERN PERFORMANCE prepares minority youth who intend potential as future managers in those the second INROADS-campus link— RECORD to pursue two or four year enroll- companies. ing organization. ment All 11.5. INROADS in both business and technical The founding affiliate, located in The INROADS-Wolfpack 1994 Averages Students Interns programs, although other disciplines , Illinois, quickly caught the Connection meetings and have also activities Math SAT 479 532 been accepted. eye of the nation, and new affilia- are open to all INROADS members Verbal SAT 423 478 These candidates are provided tions hev been spreading across the that attend NC. State, as well as Combined SAT 902 1,010 with extensive professional and per- US. like wild fire. Today, anyone who would like to support ACT 20.8 23.0 sonal training, invaluable internship INROADS boasts 43 affiliates from them. Meetings are every other Grade Point Average (4.00 Scale) 2.98 experiences with Fortune 500 com— coast to coast. The two affiliates Tuesday, the last being January 16. panies such as IBM, Nortel and that serve North Carolina are For more information, Job Performance Rating 1.97 AT&T, contact either (1=Outstanding, 2=Very Good, academic counseling and INROADS/Charlotte, Inc. in Kenneth McLaughlin or support Heather 3=Effective, 4=Marginal, 5:Unacceptable) and opportunities to give Charlotte and INROADS/North Siler, the President and Vice back to the community through vari- Carolina Triangle, Inc. in Raleigh, President respectively, ous of the projects and activities. which currently has 120 interns, 99 INROADS—Wolfpack Connection. With the high success rate of alumni members and boasts over 40 ANNUAL GROWTH . 1993—94 1994—95 if“ Any Students Interested mil INROADS Sponsors" 791 857 Average Interns per Sponsor 6.5 6.3 Beccrning a Cultural Writer for the College Component Interns 5,136 5,369 Pre-College Component Students 1,002 870 Reviews Section, please call 515— Total INROADS Students 6,138 6,239 Increase in Students 8.0% 4.5% 1468 and ask for Shawna Daniels, Total INROADS Affiliates 4O 43 If * Sponsor companies consolidated under fl parent corporation, unaudited J '7 CUltural Editor. ',I.i' L ell 3! ‘I I EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE E NEW COURSES IN AFRIKAN - AMERICAN STUDIES AT NC STATE E E E E SPRING 1996 E TOPIC: TOPIC: TOPIC: E E THE POWER OF BLACK MUSIC INTRODUCTION TO AFRIKAN - LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE AFRIkAN - E E AMERICAN STUDIES AMERICAN COMMUNITY MDS 497C-003 CALL Number 615160 E E E INSTRUCTOR: Dr. William T. Dargan MDS 241-002 CALL Number 610510 MDS 497A 001 CALL Numbei615000 E Head of Music Department, St. Augustine’s College INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Lawrence Clark E E INSTRUCTOR: DR. KAMAU KAMBON Prof. of Math and Science Education; former Associate Provost TIME: Thursday E E St. Augustine’s College 4:10 - 7:00 p.m. TIME: Monday - Wednesday - Friday E E TIME: Monday 11:20 ~ 12:10 E PLACE: Tompkins Hall G113 E 6:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. PLACE: Harrelson Hall 370 E PLACE: Harrelson Hall 170 E This course combines lecture - discussions classes This course is designed to provide the student with an in - with listening and essay writing assignments to depth discourse in some of the issues and problems E develop a critical perspective on music by African - Interdisciplinary study of Sub - Saharan Afrika, its facing the Afrikan - American community during the 20th century. The E American from both the written and oral traditions. arts, culture, and people, and the Afrikan - American course presents a selected number of leaders and allows the Readings form history, literature, and religious experience. students to gain insight into how they address these various E studies will inform an interdisciplinary problems. '1 understanding of black music as an amalgam of 3 credit hours E .‘t"i E “Song, Dance, and Drum.” University GER H/SS Additional List E NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT LISTED IN THE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT LISTED IN THE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT LISTED IN THE TRACS E TRACS CLASS SCHEDULE, SO PLEASE NOTE TRACS CLASS SCHEDULE, SO PLEASE NOTE CLASS SCHEDULE, SO PLEASE NOTE THE CALL THE CALL NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. THE CALL NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. E -2439..- E E

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REVIEWS January 25, 1996 7

Van Peebles Opens Blaxploitation Festival B Shawna Daniels As the first films to be writ- Van Peebles filmmaker ! Cultural Editor ten, directed, and produced by among many things,13 consid- THE SCHEDULE FOR THE BLAXPLOITATION FESTIVAL Afrikan Americans, the ered the outspoken representa- “Blaxploitation” films present» tive of the film movement. Starting February 4th, the ed to America and the world a Producer of one of history's University Student Cinemas side of Afrikan Americans that largest grossing films, “Sweet Sunday February 4 7:00pm Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song will be filled with “hipness” were not otherwise presented. Sweetback’s Baadasssss that can only be found in the Pictures of the entire sub— Song,” Van Peebles will be 9:00pm The Mack Blaxploitation movies of the culture, music, hairstyles, atti- speaking at the Student 70’s. “Superfly”, “Coffy”, tudes, and even the language Cinema on February 5 at 8:45, “The Mack”, “Sweet are relics of a time long gone. discussing “Roots, Reason, Monday February 5 7:00pm Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song Sweetback”, “Black Caesar”, Pam Grier in “Coffy”, William and Results”. and “Cooley High” all express Marshall as “Blacula”, and Traveling across the coun- 8:45pm Lecture by Melvin Van the strong social Peebles feelings of who can forget Richard try, the film festival highlights “Roots, Reasons, and Results” young Afrikan Americans of Roundtree as “Shaft”? Once films that have offered con- the era. That message is being considered the epitome of temporary black heroes tri- Tuesday February 6 6:45pm Foxy Brown brought back thanks to Melvin black exploitation, these films umphing over adversity and Van Peebles, and a number of now head the movement into white villains. When it comes 9:30pm Cooley High NC State student organiza— an understanding of their down to it, though, to see the tions. social power. ,' movies is to believe. Wednesday February 7 6:45pm Black Caesar 9:30pm The Mack

Thursday February 8 6:45pm Superfly 9:30pm Penitentiary

Friday February 9 7:00pm Foxy Brown 9:00pm Three The Hard Way 11:00pm Cooley High

Saturday February 10 7:00pm Superfly 9:00pm Black Caesar l 11:00pm Three The Hard Way ;

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Bladder Infections and Contraception:

Choosing the Right Sexual Intercourse Method By Tawana N. Myles strong douches, failure to empty the experienced cystitis. Health Editor First. good By Tawana N. bladder frequently, vaginal infec- hygiene is important. Keep the vagi- Myles Health Editor tions, or wearing tight pants. nal-rectal area as dry as possible. Cystitis, a problem in A wide variety of symptoms Moisture allows bacteria to breed young females, is a lower urinary make diagnosing essential as soon as and can lead to a lower urinary tract Being sexually active mandates a responsibility to protect both yourself tract infection (UTI) involving the any symptoms are noticed. A cul- infection. A bath or shower prior to and your partner. Unprotected sex can result in an unplanned pregnancy. For bladder. Symptoms include burning ture, urine sample, or pelvic exami- intercourse may be helpful in couples desiring to start a family, this is no problem. However, when preg- sensations during urination, urgent nation is necessary in order to evalu- decreasing the amount of bacteria nancy is undesired, extreme precautions need to be taken. Choosing the best need to urinate frequently, a feeling ate the symptoms thoroughly. that enters the vagina. form of contraception is not only a very important decision, but a very per- of pressure in the bladder and blood Cystitis is usually treated with Urinate just before sexual inter- sonal one as well. Family, roommates, and friends may contribute to the in the urine. antibiotics. These antibiotics are course. This will decrease the decision-making process, but the ultimate choice has to be made by the cou- Sexually active women are most accompanied by a pain killer, amount of urine in which the bacte— ple. likely to be exposed to the disease Pyridium, which makes the patient ria can grow. Drinking a glass of Unfortunately, there is no perfect birth control method. The best form of which can be detected within 48 more comfortable while urinating. water immediately after a sexual contraception centers around the individual’s medical history, behavior, hours after sexual intercourse. The Large glasses of water and cranberry encounter allows the bladder to flush goals, and beliefs. Effective contraception must be used consistently and urethra (the long, narrow channel juice should be consumed in order to itself of any bacteria that may have correctly. Some form of contraception should be involved every time sexual connected to the bladder) is located flush the bladder. Caffinated drinks entered it during intercourse. intercourse is performed. Steady partners should raise several questions and just above the vagina. such as tea, soda, and cocoa only Intercourse should never be painful. discuss them amongst one another. Some of these questions might include: During sexual intercourse, the increase the urgency to urinate. This Irritation to the bladder, urethra, What are the health risks associated with this method? How well does this vagina may be introduced to recto- can make recovery from cystitis or reproductive organs can lead to method prevent pregnancy? Will using this method also help my partner vaginal bacteria due to friction creat— more painful. cystitis or other infections. and myself avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? ed by sexual activity. Thus, irritated In some women, cystitis tends to Discontinue sexual intercourse if it Couples should also be aware of certain fallacies that go along with birth urethral tissue is more susceptible to be recurrent. Infections like these is painful. Drink plenty of fluids to control methods. For instance, a woman can definitely become pregnant a bacterial invasion. can lead to serious problems. If cys- continually flush your system of any right after she stops taking the pill. She is not protected beyond the time she Cystitis is not usually diagnosed titis becomes chronic. a urologist bacteria that may be present. stops taking them. Furthermore, withdrawal is never an effective form of until after the female has recognized should be seen to prevent further birth control. Even if sperm is only on the vaginal lips, it can travel farther some of its symptoms. It is possible infections from developing. -Information from North Carolina into the vagina. Douching after sex is not an effective form of birth control. to have a burning sensation without There are several ways to prevent State University Student Health Douching after intercourse actually pushes bacteria and sperm farther into actually having a urethral bacteria cystitis. These methods should be Service: GYN Clinic the vagina which can lead to pregnancy and other complications. infection. Irritation could be a result practiced by all sexually active Choosing an effective form of birth control is a topic that should be open- of feminine hygiene sprays, soaps, women even if they have never ly discussed between partners. They should become familiar with a variety of methods as well as discussing the risks, advantages, and disadvantages of each before making a final decision. l" flirty students interested in Eeing a 1 New Class of Antibiotics: fieattfi writerfor ‘Ifie {Munitm Message, “Copycat DNA” p[ease ca[[515-1468 and askfor By Tawana N. Myles Health Editor Tawana Myfes, Heaftfl Editor. . Here at North Carolina State University, scientists have designed a new L. J Deoxyribonucleic Acid molecule that is capable of blocking the production of bacterial proteins. These “copycat DNA” may lead to a new class of antibiotics needed to fight drug—resistant germs. Dr. Paul F. Agris, a professor of biochemistry, is the lead researcher of Student Health Service NC. State’s team of researchers testing this new DNA molecule. Agris states the development of this “copycat DNA” mimics RNA’s ability to manufacture proteins. The timing of this new 515 — 2565 molecule is right considering there has been a recent resurgence of tuberculosis, pneumonia, and other open Monday - Friday, am to 11 pm diseases with strains which are immune to existing antibiotics. Weekends am to 4 pm “Rather than focus as most antibiotics do on the (protein-making) On - campus convenience near Quad residence halls;; process that occurs in the large subunit of a cell’s ribosome. we’ve found a corner of Pullen Rd. & Cates Ave. 1 way to disrupt the transmission of genetic information that must take place 7 full - time physicians (8:30 am - 4:15 pm, Mon. - Fri.) . in the ribosome’s small subunit before protein synthesis can occur. Because Medical appointments - 515 - 7107 of this, and because small DNA molecules are easily absorbed by bacterial Student Pharmacy (8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Mon. Fri.) cells, this molecule may prove very useful in creating new antibiotics to Self care center, lab & x - ray services , attack drug-resistant mutant strains of bacteria,” Agris says. Confidentiality of medical records ‘ Scientists know that proteins play a major role in practically all biologi- Nominal charge for certain services . cal processes that include the development and control of bacterial fungal Center for Health Directions diseases. DNA contains all the genetic information necessary to synthesize 515 - WELL (9355) these proteins, which are then copied onto RNA molecules called messenger RNAs or mRNAs. The tRNA molecule, or transfer RNAs. take these genet- ic instructions and bind to a small subunit on the ribosome in order to “transfer” the instructions that begin protein-synthesizing process. By the “copycat DNA” mimicking certain aspects of the tRNA’s three— dimensional structure, it can bind to the same site. The “copycat DNA” mol- ecule shuts out the tRNA molecule. “It’s as though there are two cars and only one parking spot into which either will fit. If the DNA mimic already occupies the spot, the tRNA molecule is shut out,” Agris says. Bacteria will have a lesser chance of developing mutant strains with resistance since the “copycat DNA” affects activities on the ribosome’s small subunit. Although the assigning of “copycat DNA” is a step up for the benefits of antibiotics, there are still many questions to be answered and much more research to be performed before the methods will be utilized for any medici- nal purposes. THE MAN MESSAGE

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Thumbs Down to the RA change in Policy Holding Our Breath after

Waiting to Housing and Residence life will definitely be

B Rick Livin ston a challenge next year as new changes are it happening—yesterday, today or community specifically was about a Guest Writer tomorrow. What I do see is women 7.9 It could have been a little more implemented. With the abolishment of allow- making choices for what they want comprehensive and clear at times In the past few months Afrikan- and need in life and trying to make but it was worth the $6.50 my sister ing students to actively participate in campus American women and women it happen. paid for me to see it. abroad have been applauding The next question concerning the With the issue of a new trend for activities and hold other jobs, Housing and Forrest Whittaker’s latest movie treatment of sisters by brothers as Hollywood, I can only hold them in “Waiting to Exhale.” The movie playthings is an old stereotypical suspect. Hollywood has from time Residence Life will attract the wrong type 0 has opened the flood gates for statement. People who do not set to time showed respectable movies "aw.'i Afrikan-American women to dis— standards for what they want or how of non-European character, “The personnel for the jobs they are trying to ful- cuss their relationships with they want to be treated will accept Joy Luck Club”, “Glory”, and Afrikan—American men. anything and make excuses for any “Raisin in the Sun”. But, on aver- fill. Turn on the television these days type of treatment. age it gives distorted depictions of and you will find someone criticiz- “Girl, he really loves me. He reality that warps history and cul- A Resident Advisor'has always been stereo- ing and analyzing the movie for its just got drunk and ifI hadn’t upset ture; “True Lies”, “Pocahantas”, depiction of real life events, as him, he wouldn’t have accidentally “Stargate”, “Tarzan”, and “Malcom typically known to be a job that alot of stu- experienced by women. The movie hit me.” X”. has raised many questions about the “I know he sells drugs and All I can envision from this is a dent leaders hold for the academic year; but nature of social relations between smokes pot, but girl he bought me host of soap opera type movies on Afrikan-American men and women this leather coat.” the rise that depict all the superficial unfortunately not semester. Changes will in this country. “ Please, as long as he takes care qualities of Afrikan life in America Some have said the movie is a of me, I don’t care who he messes in which too many of us have been force good RA’s to become “regular” students crock, intended to stereotype rela— around with.” conditioned to accept because of tions between the sexes, while oth- These statements are not the Ricki Lake, Soap Operas and shows in buildings in which they should be imple- ers have said it appeared fairly bal— exception for most sisters, they are like “Martin”. anced in its depiction of real live the rule. If women and men want I truly do hope though that this menting program. Afrikan Americans will experiences. someone to truly take care of them film will continue to open up dialog The questions of the condition of and to share their lives with, then on the many social issues in our especially be hurt by the new changes. No Afrikan men and women in this they need to look beyond gold community. And I hope within this country must be addressed. First, chains, leather coats, BMW’s, dialog we will discuss real life prob- college student .I have known yet can survive are Afrikan American women as Broncos, clothes, beepers, shades of lems and solutions not superficial desperate for men as the movie por- colors, looks, body tone, hand size issues and emotional rhetoric. And off of 850 every two weeks. Tuition, books, trays, do Afrikan American men on or foot size (if you get my meaning) before I leave, there are many per- average treat women like throw- and wallets, and start looking for sonal and social issues on this cam- and bills amount to way over $100 a month. away toys constantly looking for the what counts—sincerity, commit- pus alone. next play thing, did the movie give ment, pride not ego, cultural con- So I would like to challenge all Hopefully, the changes implemented will an accurate description of social sciousness, spirituality not religion, of you reading this article to not just relations between Afrikan American common sense, respect and respon- allow others to discuss your future benefit people in the long run, but right now a men and women in our community sibility. and who you are but to take an and finally, is this a new trend for The last two questions, “did the active role in your destiny. There beneficial future is not ahead for the student Hollywood in its depictions of movie give you an accurate descrip— are thirty—four Afrikan American Afrikan Americans and other non- tion of social relations of Afrikan organizations on campus not to members of Housing and Residence Life. Caucasian/European people? men and women in our community mention numerous other organiza- The first question concerns the and is this a new trend for tions we need to be involved with .l"‘. Afrikan American women’s so- Hollywood in its depiction of on this campus like UAB(Union called dilemma of forming relation- Afrikan Americans and other non- Activities Board), Student ships with a male who is European perspectives,” are essen- Government, individual college respectable, paramount and dynam- tial in the near future of the depic- organizations and local community ic. Our society at times focuses too tion of non-Caucausian/European groups. much emphasis on men and women people and cultures. These organizations are your first Published by the Student Media Authority of being with someone. The movie was somewhat bal- step toward learning to define your V ‘ North Carolina State University Not engaging in a relationship anced I believed. It not only community and how it relates to you Editorial Policy , does not equate to loneliness. The showed tired brothers dealing piti- in a broader sense. If you do not The Nubian Message is written by and for the students of NC. first healthy choice for women fully with women in relationships. think representation is needed just State University, primarily for the Afrikan-American community. should be to develop a healthy love It showed confused and played sis- ask Senator Brigette Yuille, how she All unsigned editorials are the expressed opinion of the Editorial and respect for themselves. They ters setting themselves up to fall felt expressing her opinion recently Staff and do not represent the University in any way. 3 should be aware of who they are and_ before they could even stand up for during a student senate hearing on ‘ The Nubian Message is published on the 2nd and 4th Thursday the direction in which they choose the next man. I saw on one side allotting funds to the up and coming of each month during the Fall and Spring Semester, except during to take their lives. men strung out on either white speaker for Domestic Violence, holidays and exam periods. This is not only demonstrated in women, drugs, power or sex. Denise Brown. You are needed on Letters to the Editor , career choices but in wholistic And on the other, I saw women this campus so make a choice and , The Nubian Message encourages “Letters to the Editor”, howev- health — physically, mentally, emo- becoming career prostitutes, any- become educated about your society er, some basic guidelines must be followed. Letters of campus, ; tionally and spiritually. The first body’s man hungry and don’t forget and how to change it not trained community or public interest are given first priority. Letters must be priority in their lives should always the “Lord I hope he just stays the how to fit into it and accept it. limited to 350 words and legibly written, typed or properly format- be their personal relationship with night” type. No movies are ever a ted (in the case of e--mail.) the Creator. Women have always hundred percent accurate or able to Ricky A. Livingston Letters must have the writer’s signature, his/her major, year in outnumbered men and in the depict the argument of a multi- President, SAAC school (if a student) and telephone for verification. Faculty and staff1 Afrikan-American community, this faceted issue in two to three hours. Society of Afrikan American should include title and department. No unsigned letters will be is nothing new. The movie on a scale of one to Culture published. I wish there were respectable ten in fairness toward men and Office #515-8720, The Nubian Message will consider fairly all “Letters to the brothers for all sisters of loving women in general and men and Witherspoon Student Editor” submissions, but does not guarantee publication of any. All I.-.c... character out there but I don’t see women in the Afrikan American Center(#366) letters become property offhe Nubian Message and are subject to editing for space and style. I-fl-Iflny Students Interestecf1n fleing an OpinionsIm‘l/I/riter-I Submit all correspondence to: Letters to the Editor,The Nubian Message, Rm. 372 AACC, Box 7318, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695- 7318 .. I for rZhe Nubian Message please calf 515-1468 and asKI

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Cultural Defiance and Mental and

Physical Appearances {Puflication Scfiedufia for By Carolyn Holloway finally acknowledging the true color that have pictures of white Jesus') Guest Writer and race of Jesus: Black and The next people who are cultural Spring 1995 Afrikan. I was impressed since I defiants are those whose physical had walked into another A.M.E. aspects do not correlate with their It’s funny where you get inspira- Zion Church two weeks ago and heritage or culture. Afrikan people tion to write articles, especially saw pictures of a white Jesus posted with blue eyes. hazel eyes, gray eyes opinions articles. On Sunday, all around the church. or basically eyes that are not theirs January 21, 1996 the inspiration Now the first persons who are or are not characteristic of Afrikan january 25 came while I was walking into an cultural defiants are those who people, are cultural defiants. Afrikan Methodist Episcopal would say the color of Jesus does Those people who wear clothing (A.M.E.) Zion Church, it gave me not matter since we all answer to a made by people who do not have fefimary 8, 22 the inclination to write my opinion ' higher power. The European mind— their best interests in mind: Tommy about cultural defiance: the least set is: the color of Jesus does not Hilfiger (a self-proclaimed racist), ‘ {March 14, 28 talked about but most well known matter as long as you agree that he Ann Taylor “I don’t wear my subject with Afrikan Americans. is white. “The people who control clothes to fit you” (Afrikan What’is cultural defiance you the images, have the power,” isa Americans), Nautica, Guess, Nike might ask. Cultural defiance is the well known statement that charac- and other such companies. act of defying anything that identi- terizes religion. In this case, the cultural defiant fies you with your specific culture, Historical evidence uncovered would probably say “my money Afrikan culture in this case, whether by Richard Leakey, Ivan Van paid for these things” or “as long as consciously or unconsciously. Sertima, and countless others has I am happy, then who are you to tell Now that the definition has been proven that the color and descent of me what to wear or how to wear it.” set and understood, who are the the original peoples of the world At what point will cultural defiants ideal people that do not participate was black and Afrikan. see past the ceiling that blinds most in cultural defiance? These are your Narrative documents have proven Afrikan Americans? Afrikan scholars such as Dr. Yosef the color of Jesus was changed from If Tommy Hilfiger or Nike ben—Yochannan, Dr. John Henrik black to white by those who con- decided that they were going to stop Clarke and many other people who quered the lands of ancient Kemet selling you their clothes, who would oppose cultural defiance everyday including Napoleon Bonaparte him— you turn to? Guess? Nautica per- through lectures and the practices of self. Statues in ancient cathedrals haps? Possibly some other self- their everyday life. (well over 10,000 years old) depict a interested company, rather than an I walked into this A.M.E. Zion black Madonna and Child, a black Afrikan American owned business. Church and saw this picture of Jesus and black people, so why then The point is: cultural defiancy is Black Jesus behind the preacher in is it so hard to have a Black Jesus in a choice, subconscious or not. But, the pulpit. I immediately thought, the background of a pulpit, especial— Afrikan Americans must take I’m going to love this church. It ly at an Afrikan Methodist responsibility for the actions that was very nice to see that a church Episcopal Church (I’m not omitting they have chosen to make. with the title A.M.E. Zion, was all those other Christian churches Hotep, Sankofa! ! !!

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