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VOL. XXXVIII NO. 6 RNiHERCLARK COLLEGE March, 1975 WCLK--Clark Can’t Take That Jazz

picking up the station on his “I like the station because radio. broadcast hours and in they play a variety of music crease power. “The reception is terrible and don’t have too many _ “We’d love to increase our 1 where I live,” the freshman commercials,” Joe Sulli power,” said Quo Vadis » said. “I prefer rhythm and van of Morris Brown said. Gex program director for » >. blues to jazz anyway,” he “They don’t play the same WCLK. “Our lawyers are added echoeing Ms. Gwinn’s songs over and over again working on a power increase sentiments. like too many other right now.” “They don’t play as many stations,” the 18 year old It is very unlikely that soul records as I would like freshman added. “That keeps WCLK will extend it’s broad to hear,” said Althea Hick the audience more attentive cast hours in the very near son, a freshman journalism F and always tuned in.” future, Ms. Gex said. 1 major. “If they played more “I get so tired of Kung “We have to use the studio soul records I would listen Fu fighting and all that other for production work during more often.” Cheryle Lamar, a Clark mess they play on AM radio the hours we’re not on the that WCLK is like an oasis Special Education major said air,” she said. “You also she listens to WCLK in them middle of a musical have to remember that stu “sometimes.” desert to me,” Walter dents are running the station Topps said. “When I do listen,” the 20 when it’s on the air and we year-old junior said, “it’s According to Ron Jenkins, have to work around their mainly because nothing is on production manager at WC schedules.” WAOK.” LK, the station’s average I “I have listened to WCLK listener is between the ages pn occasion,” Cynthia Smith of 21 and 27, a college I Debaters { said, “but I’m not an avid graduate or graduate student jazz listener. I do not listen and likes to listen to jazz. I anymore frequently than I A number of students in WCKL, 91.9 on your FM dial, “will soon celebrate it’s terviewed compared WCLK I Sponsor { first birthday. do because I tend to forget that the station exists.” with Howard University’s FM radio station, WHUR. I Ron Harris “On the few occasions Although both stations are I On April 8 WCLK, Clark much about it or simply that I have listened to WCLK Tovrney * however, I found it to be an college owned and have pre College’s FM radio station, don’t like it. dominately jazz formats, I will celebrate its first year Nancy Gwinn, typical of relaxing educational ex The Clark College De- I perience,” she said. the similarities stop there. of broadcasting, but to most many students querried Recent reports from stu I baters are sponsoring a j On the otherside of the Debate and Forensic ’ students in the Atlanta Uni about WCLK, said she coin, jazz enthusiasts say I versity Center, it’s as if the doesn’t listen to the station dents at Howard University Tournament March 7 and 8| WCLK is the best thing that revealed that the station is in the Haven - Warren« station didn’t exist. because she doesn’t like the happened to Atlanta radio. I A Clark College Panther predominately jazz format. run predominately by pro Building. Registration Be- I “They play what I wanna fessional or semi-profes survey of about 150 students “I prefer soul,” Ms. I gins Friday, March 7 at| hear,” said Larry Starks, a sional personnel. Clark’s 2:00 p.m. All UNCF’ in the A. U. Center revealed Gwinn said, “for example, 22 year old senior at Morris I that most students don’t Jerry Butler’s style.” station however is run most colleges and other predo -1 Brown. “There’s plenty of ly by student staff. minantly black colleges« listen to WCLK because they William Green, a Busi jazz music and it is very I either can’t pick it up on- Many students who listen across the country have’ ness major who lives off significant to the Black stu to WCLK said they think the their radio, haven’t heard campus, said he has trouble I been invited to participate. | dents and community.” station should extend its For further details contact’ I Marsha Stanback at 681-1 I 3080 ext. 313. « SGA Investigates Rights of Dorm-dwellers By Carolyn M. Wade students were sneaked into out of proportion, by charg the dorm by two residents. ing the dorm directors of The Student Government When the resident director random room raids, and Association recently con heard of this, he then pro unannounced the room ducted an investigation at ceeded to check the rooms searches. “We do not the request of some domi- of the alleged violators. tory residents and charged search the rooms of this The residents and the two dorm (BrawleyHall) unless the dormitory officials with female students were con we have some reason to violations of student’s fronted. They admitted to suspect that the students rights in the dormitories. having being in the room are violating school According to Andrew and apoligized. Horsey said rights,” said Horsey. He Stephens, SGA president, he drop the issue at that point. However, supposed continued that Stephens was there have been complaints wrong in not having come of random room raids, un ly, one student who was announced room searches, not involved in the incident to him with the compliant and threats that students disliked Horsey’s proce first. dure of investigating the opposing the policies of the John Washington Jr., a situation and became of individual domitory di sophomore of Brawley Hall fended. He made a com rectors will be expelled believes that his rights from that dormitory. plaint to the SGA office; Apparently the investi - and then Stephens proceed gation stemmed from an ed to make an investigation event that happened in of alleged student right’s See p. 3 Brawley Hall. According violation by dorm officials. to the dorm director, Ber Horsey stated that Dean of Women, Mrs. Edith Thomas nard Horsey, two female Stephens blew the situation PANTHER March ,1975 Study Abroad Offered

A seminar is being plan ranged through Clark Col ned in England which in lege and Atlanta University. cludes workshops on infor mal education and the open The total cost for these classroom, as well as visits items is $700. to British schools. The study For further information tour includes sightseeing, contact: Dr. Janice Hale, plus visits and tours of Department of Education, Paris, Rome and Madrid. Clark College, 681-3080 Graduate and undergrad Ext. 2.65 or Ext. 275. 755- uate credit is being ar- 1871.

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By Malaika Adero the way in which the stu Students in the A.U. Cen dent can relate to IBW and prove a skill. The Insti ter can relate to the Insti whether or not IBW can tute is concerned with the tute of the Black World. carry out its program students development of This is the second in a through the student. The good basic research skills. series of articles dealing decision is dependent on They are also very con with the Institute, an inde the joint relationship.” cerned about the political pendent research center in A student can also work education of their volun the Atlanta University on a volunteer basis. “Be teers. They seek to help community. The Institute ing a volunteer requires a the volunteer understand uses public forums and serious commitment of problems and give him or written publications as a time and interest in Black her a historical overview medium for dispersing in people through serious in order to start her de SGA President, Andrew Stephens (1) discusses proposal formation. meaningful work,” said veloping and evaluating tor a community information service with Wanda Tanner(r), Aljosie Yabura, a staff Yabura. A student must be strategies for where they member at the Institute able to accept responsibi want to go. explained the various ways, lity and have the potential “IBW is interested in in which a student can be to be self-disciplined. the recruitment and de Students Plan come involved in the ac Work at the Institute car. velopment of students who tivities of the IBW. It is be a learning experience. might serve as student possible for a student to One possible work assign IBW representatives,” intern at IBW, by making ment is as a printers as Yabura explained. Students Info Service arrangements through the sistant. The student would interested in being involved Atlanta Urban Corp and the work with the printer and in meaningful work for Yolanda Sullivan financial aid officer at his learn about the operation Black people have a lot to The Student Government the students of the com or her college. of the press. The student gain in becoming active in Association has recently munity. In the cases where IBW’s program. “They can could act as a periodical proposed a Community In problems exceed the know assistant, managing come by for a briefing on “IBW has committed it formation Service. The ledge of the CIS volunteers, various community news self to doing those selected service is a non-profit the work, goal.s and pur tasks of research, analysis referra's win be maaeto poses of IBW,” said Yabu papers and publications organization designed to city agencies who maybe that the Institute receives. and advocacy which we ra. established Clark College better equipped to handle a “IBW does not want peo feel will advance the strug as an active member of specific problem. The student can discuss ple to have “mechanical gles of the black commu the Black community. The The CIS will run on a his interest, skills, and task". We are interested nity towards self-under service is still in the pro volunteer basis. Volun past work experiences. It in developing people who standing, self-determina posal stage, but should be teers from each academic is possible to be an unpaid are problem solving peo tion and ultimate libera come functional within the intern and receive course ple.” tion.” next two weeks. department are asked to spend only an hour a week credit, by going through Volunteer positions as Any student interested in According to Andrew the same processes that a typist, receptionist and as learning more about the Stephens, President of the with the program. The only regular intern does. a student researcher are Institute’s program should qualification is that the stu-, SGA, the program will pro dent be dedicated and con “The criteria for choos also available. A student call IBW and contact Al vide two basic functions; cerned about the advance ing a student is based on could either develop or im josie Yabura. one is to act as a counsel ment of the Black neighbor ing service to aid residents hood. COLLEGE STUDENTS POETRY ANTHOLOGY of the community with daily Interested persons may problems (bill collectors, bad plumbing, roaches, obtain information from the The NATIONAL POETRY PRESS SGA Office any week day rats, etc.) The second func announces its tion is to offer tutoring to between nine and six p.m. SPRING COMPETITION

The dosing date for the submission of manuscriDts by College Students is April 10 MPLA Leader Disgruntled ANY STUDENT attending either junior or senior college is eligible to submit his verse. There is no limitation a> to form or theme. Shorter works are pre ferred by the Board of Judges, because of space limitations. KINSHASA, Zaire--(NB- Chipenda, who reported NS) - - A former leader of Each poem must be TYPED or PRINTED on a separate sheet, and must ly has an army of 3,000 the Popular Movement men near Luso in eastern bear the NAME and HOME ADDRESS of the student, and the COLLEGE for the Liberation of Angor ADDRESS as well. Angola, expressed anger la (MPLA), Daniel Chipen- at being excluded from the MANUSCRIPTS should be sent to the OFFICE OF THE PRESS da has threatened to take negotiations in Portugal up arms against the three which led to agreement on black nationalist groups an interim nationalist-led NATIONAL POETRY PRESS that have arranged for government to handle the «210 Selby Avenue Los Angeles, Cslif- Angola’s independence transition from colony tc from Portugal in Novem independent nation. 90034 ber. Chipenda said his dissi Students Protest Dorm Searches dent group would like to Continued from Page 1 join either of the two rival political movements, the have not been violated. “I ing,” the school has the Anthony Thomas, who is fore knocking and that she Union for the Total Inde can’t see them (dorm of the assistant dorm direc authority to search stu pendence of Angola ficials) just walking in, but has the authority to check dents room for cleanliness tor of Brawley Hall, be the rooms at all times. Ac (UNITA), headed by Jonas if they knock first, then lieves that student rights and neatness, and if dor Savimbi, or the National it’s ok with me,” he said. cording to her this is mitory officials have were not violated. He said necessary to make sure Front for the Liberation of He continued that he con that the students who com reasons to suspect a stu Angola (FNLA), headed by sidered his room as being the student’s rooms are dent of violating codes of plained to Stephens about neat, clean and orderly. Holden Roberto. his own apartment, but the the dormitory situation student dormitory living. officials also had the right “Now room checks will be All of the dorm officials Angola will achieve its were not telling the whole definely necessary, be independence under an in to check it. story. “Andrew is giving insisted that these are the Cindra Walker, a junior cause of coed visitation” only times a room is terim, three-man presi a misleading investigation. she said. dential council, with a rep resident of Holmes Hall His sources should be checked, and all agree that thinks that Stephens entire Mrs. Albenia Hardeman student’s dormitory rights resentative from each of more truthful.” he said. the dorm director of the three movements. Por investigation is irrelevant. Thomas stated that action are not infringed upon. “There are a lot more im Holmes Halls insists that Dean Edith Thomas tugal, which will hold three is taken against less than students’ dormitory rights Cabinet posts in the in portant problems such as 1% of the students who are stated that if a student more and improved dormi are not infringed upon, es feels his rights have been terim government, will caught violating rules and pecially in Holmes Hall. also keep a 24,000-man tory facilities. The SGA regulations. violated, and can pinpoint should be concerned with “If it’s done, it’s not done a certain problem, then he army in the territory. An Pamela Mims, resident in Holmes Hall” she said. other 24,000 troops will be other important issues assistant of Merner Hall, can present it to the ad than little petty problems According to the Clark ministration who is will drawn equally from the stated that when she checks College handbook, “A three black nationalist such as these” Miss Walk room she always enter being to do something about er said. Guide to Wholesome Liv- it. movements. Page Four PANTHER March,1975 Navigators Hold 'Resurrection 75’

By Diane Arnold Charlie Speight, Junior among registered to attend. Sociology Major at Tuske The xost for the entire During the Easter Holi gee Institute and Director conference is $38. This days March 27 - 30, Navigator Black Ministries include s room and board brothers and sisters from at Tuskegee Institute; Bob on the Knoxville campus across the country will be Price Navigator Director for the 3 days, coffeebraks, gathering at Knoxville at University of Illinois, for the 3 days, coffee College, Knoxville, Tenn.,to Urbana, Illinois; and breaks, the concert and Participate in “Re sur- Eugene Burrell, Howard conference brochures. rection ‘75” a conference University, Washington, Transportation from At sponsored by the Navigator DC. lanta to Knoxville will be Black Ministeries. The provided at minimum cost. conference is designed to For registration forms help people develop as The Nicholas Chorale and more information con Christians and to equipthem Ensemble from Phila tact Ted. Williams, Room to communicate the true delphia, Pennsylvania, will 142 Brawley Hall, or call meaning of Christianity to perform in a concert Sat Diane Arnold at 344-5024. the black community. urday evening, March 29. The Navigator Black “Resurrection ‘75” will The Ensemble is con Ministeries is an interde temporary gospel chorus. nominational organization feature messages and No, it’s not lunch time in the cafteria. It is William special workshops on living They performed at ITC in whose purpose is to reach November of last year. Turner heartily devouring a blimpie at the Blimpie- the Chrisitan life. Topics the black community with Eating contest. This event was a part of Morehouse College for the workshops include the principles for Christian Homecoming II during the week of February 16-23. Knowing God’s Will, Effec The conference is open living. The organization tive Praying, Bible Intakes, to everyone. Projected sets up Bible studies on Sharing Your Faith and Attendence is 300. Students campuses, in churches, Self - Image. Workshop from Tuskegee Institute, The group also sponsors leaders include Rich Howard University, Fa rap sessions and social Military Spending First Berry, Director Navigator yetteville State, and gatherings. Black Ministries, Atlanta; University of Illinois are Over $1.12 billion of the ment” (nuclear power proposed $3.7 billion generators for submarines energy and development and frigates) and $54 for Need Paper» Typed budget for 1976 is actually laser fusion research. military spending. Charles A total of 78% of the Vanick, a representative nation’s total energy re Calendar of Events from Ohio, charged on Feb- » search and development I Contact Faida ruary 4. budget is devoted to nu I Vanick explained that clear technology of some when he read the fine print type. Vanick noted, while I 799 Hunter Street. in the Energy Research funds for solar, wind Caldendar of Events and Development Admini energy and geothermal stration (ERDA) budget, he March research amounted to little I Kuumba Book found that over $873 million more than 1% of the en 2- Movie-Davage Auditorium - 6 & 8 p.m. I and Record Shop was alloted for nuclear wea tire ERDA budget for 1976 3- Mid-Semester Examinations pons research and develop He also pointed out that 4- B.C.N. Student Group Meeting-Kresge Hall-6 p.m. ment , $184 million for the vast majority of the 5- United Negro College Fund Emphasis-Pre-Alumni naval reader develop non-nuclear related re search money, $279 million Council-11 am. OFFICE (404) 758-3882 RES. (404) 349-2581 Mid-Week Service-Bowen Chapel-7 p.m. was alloted to coal gaifi- Gram Central Station- ArcherHall-MorehouseCollgee THE BOOKSHELF cation, a form of energy that many enviromentalists 7- UNCF Activities-Freshman Class-Student Center - •ATLANTA’S MOST COMPLETE BOOKSTORE” say will have disastrous 8 p.m. Charles W. Nesby 820 beckwith st., s.w. Manager ATLANTA. GA. 30314 consequences if fully developed. 8- UNCF Activities-Sophmore Class-Student Center- 8 p.m. Alpha Phi Alpha Week- (March 8 to 14) * 9- Movie-Benefit UNCF-Davage Auditorium-6 & 8 p.m. * AMVETS Evening Worship Service-Kresge Lower Lounge- * 7 p.m. * * Atlanta University Center Chamber Orchestra- * Spelman College - 4:30 p.m. * 10- “Ananse and the Rain God” - Spelman- Morehouse * Players-Spelman Fine Arts Building - 1 p.m. - * * stores (March 10-15 and March 17-21) * * Style» from the 40’» * 12- Pre-Alumni Council-Davage Auditorium - 11a.m. * 14- UNCF Activity-Junior Class-Student Center * Sweaters * Jackets Blood Drive-Alpha Phi Alpha-Kresge Hall - 10 a.m. - * 25< up 5 p.m. * 25< up 15- UNCF Activities- Senior Class * 16- Religious Emphasis Week * * CLOTHING FOR THE 19- Pre-Alumni Council Davage Auditorium-11 a.m. * Mid-Week Service-Bowen Chapel-7-8 p.m. * Jeans 21- UNCF Activity-Pre Alumni Council * Knicknacks)^ WHOLE FAMILY * 22- (Open)- UNCF * * Easter Egg Hunt-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity * Blouses ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ RneednHannrerSi=y *°U1 ReVUe Band Concert Dance * Shirts Reed Hall Gym Spelman College - 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.- * 25C up * 25C up Slacks 23- * Movie-Benefit - UNCF-Davage Auditorium - 6 p.m. * * * UNGFnp W°rsdip Service-Kresge Hall - 6 p.m. 714 LEE STREET, S.W. MàlK STREET 25- BoltonRePOrtS dUS 10 thG Business/Office to Mr. Roy * 5160 S.E. * ATLANTA, GEORGI A TRI-CITY PLAZA 26- ♦ Departmental Meetings - 11 a.m. ♦ K0N.-SAT. 9:00-6:00 EAST POINT, GEORGIA Mid-Week Service-Bowen Chapel-7-8 p m ♦ MjCN.-SAT. 9:00-6:00 27- CLASSESRECESS BEGINS AT END 0F SCHEDULED FRI. NITE ’TIL 7:00 *****^*^^¥¥¥ Page Five PANTHER March,1975 KUUMBA Poet’s Corner “The Price Is Going Up!”

Remember the times you could go on a date, And have good times? Even though if you were just walking, Players Offer ‘Change of Mind9 Checking out signs, Or take your baby to a nice place, Talk over drinks, By Barbara Massenburg suade him to forget Rosa, dexter, Jones took on a new About good times, bad times, because she was the “devil look, forgot his best buddy- And crazy things? In their third drama pro in disguise,” Poindexter the wine bottle and pursued Well brothers you can’t do that anymore duction for the 1974- decided to pursue his idea to date a neighborhood You’ve got to put on a big show. 75 school year, the More to date Rosa. Upon his widow, Mrs. Effie Morri We sisters of today seems to love illusions, house and Spelman Drama request for a date to take son (Shelia Davis). Effie If you don’t own no fine car, players captivated the her to the park, she im manages to throw in a few You may not can get her. audience again with their mediately called him a fool, humorous lines, too. Got to have pretty fine clothes, presentation of “Change of crazy and question why he Of course the neighbor Got to open up time doors. Mind” by Don Evans. wanted to take her to the hood singing-gang, the I tell you things are changing, Comical, sex oriented, and park of all places. Ironi Jitters, commenting and Things are straining. black exploitated, the two cally, Rosa continued to meddling in local neighbors If you don’t have no money, act play is simply a modern date Poindexter. Although business kept them very There’s no way you can get honey. version of the “Taming of she refused to admit to her busy. The idea of Rosa Killing brothers pockets so bad, Shrewd.” family, friends and her dating and getting married We sisters of today so glad. Linda Sills portrayed, self, Rosa slowly fell in just “tickled them pink.” Hey, got to have that money, Rosa Richardson, twenty love with Poindexter. Her The gang consisting of The price is going up yeah. four year-old single woman attraction to him developed Mounth (Marvin Bayars), Got to have some kind of looks, who refused to allow her because he was the first Bobo (Aljet Munday), Grizz Got to own some check books. self to fall in love with any man who had ever treated (Bill Kennedy) and Apples Hey, got to have that money, man. Throughout the pro her polite and like a woman. (Jerry Gafney) constantly The price is going up yeah! duction, Rosa voiced her Although Rosa tried to provoked Rosa into heated hate and distrust in men. hold onto her image as a arguments. Although tough “A Quick Essay” In Rosa’s opinion men only harsh and man hating the gang made sure not too While I was dealing with my tribulations, wanted to use women to woman, she refused to face make Rosa too angry. All And scoping out different occupations, satisfy their sexual de reality that she was in love were afraid of her. Believing in the Revelations, sires. However, Rosa ex with Poindexter and wanted Other characters were Not digging on too much liberation, pressed her desire to to marry him. When Poin Velma Richardson (Lynn Keeping steady with my classification, marry, but only a man she dexter poped the “million Pride), Rosa’s “fast” Dealing with public relations, considered as a “Knight dollar question to her, Rosa little sister; Nerman Q. Understanding campaigners cancellations, in shiny armour” with racked up and decided to Richardson, (Murray But like I joined Clark College’s congregation, plenty money. Hilarious, leave. A demanding man Riggins), Rosa’s father; And found my peers a depiction of imitation, but also harsh and cold, ind determined to break Hazel J. Richardson(Suzan That couldn’t appreciate their own orientation, Rosa had a reputation as 3osa, Poindexter searched Anderson), Rosa’s mother Like some grew belligerent to each other, creating the meanest young woman and found her at the local and Herman Q. , nagging their own segregation, in the community, VWCA. He immediately wife, Clarence Bowser Because they couldn’t adapt to the fact that we are a especially among males. married Rosa on the spot. (Melvin Tolbert), a combination, Adam Poindexter, played Although Poindexter and minister and Velma’s new Who are to set examples for the continuing generation, by Earl Miller, appeared 3osa appeared in the high boyfriend and the bartender But seems like their minds are slaved, there’s no on the scene as newcomer lights throughout the play, (Jerry Gafney). free consideration, in the community who other actors impressed the Admittedly the play was That we are here to work together, and inherit an planned to start a barber audience with a few actions. sex-oriented and projected education, shop business. Suprisingly Jeremiah P. Jones, played sterotype images of black Can you dig the situation? to neighbors in the com by Johnathan Peck, witty women, such as bird brain, munity, Poindexter became actions and hilarious lines sexually active, harsh and Cheryl Ann Hawkins attracted immediately to as the local drunk, stole nagging. The costumes and Rosa . Although members of the hearts of the audience. setting, plain as usual , the community tried to per - Revoluntionized by Poin added nothing to the pro duction. o/taM-e ¿Jowno dou//i

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By Janice Smith burning hits, “Sun Goddess” and “Hot Daw- gitt,” an instrumental Ramsey Lewis has been reproduction of Stevie around for a while and has Wonder’s “Living for the been able to keep up with City” which will easily lead the trend in music. This you to a blissful state of gifted musican has just re mind. “Jungle Strut” and cently produced another “Gemini Rising” are also smashed hit. He is ac- good listening sounds. Ma/iìòrtty compained by a musican Ramsey Lewis’s skillful familiar to all of us. handling of the electric Maurice White; a member piano and symphonizer, of the Earth, Wind and Fire Maurice White’svocalizing, rock group. The title, “Sun Johnny Grahm and success anddne Goddess” is appropriate as Johnny Grahm and Don it fits the music that the dl/tclaawi (hc/ieidia Myrick’s guitar playing ELIJAH MUHAMMAD album contains. It is filled combined have contributed with vibrant, high-impact to the success of this Muhammad died Tuesday of '//aa/i 7,8&9 da/. &dun. sounds that lets one ex album. The album is cur congestive heart failure in Chicago’s Mercy Hospital. ’doituo// df/o/ doom o// d/a/tOMA plore hi mind. The album rently number one on the • 'Jir-t itum &"u. V ¡tilt. $6.00rutmuu $7-00 at Itu is by no means monotonous jazz charts. Atlanta Mayor Maynari Jackson, in a letter to Abdul a/um! i/uTu/suf $ 10.50 (/i/uO vnotadca ■! faefiatd because it includes a These talented musi Rahman, the minister of the (turn/ at$1.50

By Denise Johnson but you have carried the dream closer to reality.” Emphasizing the need for President Gloster told individual action from stu Congressman Young that beards and bumps dents, faculty and friends, the college was pleased to Georgia Congressman honor him, “because of Andrew Young spoke at the your outstanding contribu 108th Founder’s Day Con tions as a preacher of the vocation at Morehouse social gospel, as a leader College on Thursday, Feb. of the civil rights move 13, 1975, at 11:00 a.m. ment, as a solver of social How To Help Eliminate and Prevent Razor Bumps Congressman Young told problems, and as a voice the audience that “the fu for freedom and justice in ture of this institution, the the House of Representa nation, and the world, lies tives.” in your hands.’’ Men shave in different ways because they have different beards and Also making remarks different types of hair: During the program, the during the program were Congressman was awarded Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by Dr. Hugh a trustee of the college; Mr. Stanford Smith, vice- M. Gloster, president of Morehouse. president of the mid western region of the The celebration also in Morehouse Alumni Associ 'll uded groundbreaking A. STRAIGHT HAIR B. WAVY HAIR ceremc des for Martin ation; Dr. Willis J. Hubert, C. CURLY HAIR Academic Dean; and Mr. Grows from follicles that Grows from fol Grows from sharply Luther King, Jr. Memorial are straight allalong their licles that are Hall. In making his Eugene Duffy, vice-presi curved follicles. It often dent of the Student Govern length. curved a little. coils before it comes remarks, Congressman ment Association. through the skin. Young spoke of the tre mendous impact of Dr. The Morehouse College Straight hair, wavy and curly hair can be shaved with a blade or elec King. Glee Club, under the Di tric razor. Shaving very curly hair (common among Black men) may rection of Dr. Wendell require another way to avoid “razor bumps”. “Had he not done what P. Whalum, professor of he did in 1955 and the years music, performed two se Papule (bump) Diagram "D” shows what can happen when hair thereafter, we might not be lections. here today,” said the is very curly. This hair comes through the skin’s At 12:30 p.m.,Dr. Martin surface and then curls back until the tip re Congressman. However, he Luther King, Sr. turned enters the skin, forming an ‘‘ingrown hair.” A added that it was important the first spade of dirt at razor isn’t always the best way to shave such “to demythologize our the groundbreaking cere hair. The hair can curl so close that the razor heroes.” He said that at monies for the Martin misses it. Those whiskers it does remove are cut many times throughout his Luther King, Jr. Memorial at a sharp angle, making it easy for the hairs to life, Dr. King was lonely Hall. re-enter the skin after a couple days’ growth. and anxiety-ridden, “andin The hall, to be located The result is the same — either way. 1944 he sat here in this at the corner of Welborn- WHAT’S THE ANSWER? For over 70 years Black Americans have been Chapel as a long-lost St. and Westview Drive on freshman, just as some of using Magic Shaving Powder (depilatory) instead of a razor It actually the Morehouse campus, has “dissolves” hair rather than cutting it. It doesn’t leave sharp tips on you now sit. The world is been predicted to be one of crying for leadership,” the hair it removes. And when used properly it gets them all. So it the most beautiful and use helps eliminate and prevent razor bumps. said the Congressman, ful college buildings in the “and it is not significant country. It will contain a No matter what formula you choose they are all fine products-the whether we speak from high multi-purpose auditorium, world’s leaders. Blue Label (Regular Strength for the average beard) platforms or labor in ob and an Afro-American Hall Red Label (Extra Strength for tough beards), Gold Magic - with a scurity. What counts isour of Fame contining a life pleasant fragrance ... or Magic Cream Shave — Ready-to-use formula dedication and commit that requires no mixing. And for after shave comfort, use Magic After ment.” size statue of Martin Luther Jing, Jr., and busts Shave Skin Conditioner. It’s especially formulated for depilatory users In presenting the of prominent Black Ameri Won’t sting or burn! honorary degree of Doctor cans. of Laws to Congressman Dr. Gloster stated that Young, Dr. Gloster said, “in view of Dr. King’s “you were with Martin total commitment to the Luther King, jr. during - good life, we hope and pray most of the long and dange that the building named in rous road that led from his honor will be the re Montgomery to Memphis... ligious center of the dring the dramatic march Nu on Washington. . .duringthe campus— a place where students will hear words AFTI.'K murder-plagued voter - of wisdom, develop a con registration project in jjpULAV I- structive philosophy of life SKIN r _ J Selma during the iSONOir iqnlh à courageous crusade and go forth to teach men against the cruel and im the benefits of peace, brotherhood, justice and 'I moral war in Vietnam. The freedom.” dreamer fell in Memphis,

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By: Lorene Dorsey jump trom 15Ç per gallon to 27Ç per gallon, the At The Energy Crisis. lanta University Power «MB Wim«' Causing all kinds of pro Plant had to decrease the blems. No gas, no lights, pressure to 3 and 4 pounds but no hot water? Well, in order to conserve the there has been a problem fuel. This was also done to For the complete story about beards and with the hot water and heat cut down on the bill. bumps, send stamped, self-addressed ' in Holmes Hall, and the Presently, Mr. Anderson envelope for free illustrated booklet. students thinks that it isn’t and his staff are operating worth all the money. the valve manunally and In talking with W. J. have new storage tanks and CARSON CHEMICAL COMPANY, P.O. BOX 3457, OEPT. F. SAVANNAH, GA. 31403 Anderson, Superintendent controls in Merner, Pfeif of Buildings and Grounds fer and Thayer Halls. They at Clark College, he said hope to have the storage that “due to an increase tank heat regulator valve in the price of fuel oil, a replaced in Holmes Hall by February 22. •!

WASHINGTON - - (NBNS) process of being fore -Operation PUSH, headed closed or headed in that Slaps Down ERA Bill by the Rev. Jesse Jackson direction. He said HUD of Chicago, plans to form would hold off on the mort a national housing task gage foreclosures at least force to develop a national until March 1. By Brenda Camp equality, they will be your The hospital s policy, ap program to meet the hous Jackson said the nation master,” Cato told his con parently, maintained that ing crisis. al housing task force will “If every married man temporaries on the Roman the father alone was the Jackson said local task analyze cities that have had been concerned to en senate floor in 195 B.C. legal guardian. forces will be formed and had a large number of sure that his own wife In 1975 A.D. the Georgia Another testified to the a national housing conven housing foreclosures. He looked up to him and re Senate voted down the Equal unfortunate allocation of tion will be held in Wash said it will attempt to stop spected his rightful Rights Ammendment (ERA) social security payments. ington on March 6 and 7. the foreclosures in pro position as her husband, we after a two-day public When a woman who has The head of Operation gress, will make alterna should not have half this hearing. The amendment been employed dies, her PUSH (People United to tive recommendations to trouble with women masse. has been ratified in 34 husband is unable to collect Save Humanity) announced HUD, and try to recapture Instead , women have states. To become the 27th her social security. A less the program after confer housing already in poor become so powerful that amendment to the U. S. vocal but highly visible ring with officials of the condition before purchase our independence has been Constitution, four more ERA proponent was a large Department of Housing and by outside developers. lost in our own homes and states will have to approve white rabbit (or a facsimile Urban Development on im Dempsey Travis, chair is now being trampled and the measure. thereof) in a plaid coat pending foreclosures on men of the task force, said stamped underfoot in The arguments heard who paraded a placard sup government subsidized it will include consumers, public,” so spoke a noted during the ERA hearings porting the proposed low - and middle-income home builders, and repre leader of his day. were supported, pro and amendment. He or she housing. sentatives of property “We have failed to re con, with intensive brought bemused smiles Outgoing Secretary management, developers strain them as individuals, lobbying. to the faces of “Stop ERA” James T. Lynn said many and contractors. and now they have combined ERA advocares cited the button wearers and “Yes, as 300,000 units financed “We will need the help to reduce us to our pre absence of female Georgia ERA” alike. under the department’s of all the experts we can sent panic... Woman is a Bureau of Investigation Opponents of the mea “236” program are in the marshall,” he said. violent and uncontrollable (GBI) agents and the sure countered pro- animal and it is no good number of female arguments with the public giving her the reins and principals in proportion to “unisex” toilet issue and Students To Aid expecting her not to kick the number of female social role-mixing, par over the traces... What they teachers in the school ticularly in reference to the Have-not Nations want is complete freedom, systems. armed forces, abortion or not to mince words, Other supporters of the laws and the homosexuality license,” he went onto say. “issue.” “I want to go to get the measure testified to the AID’S purpose is to “Suppose you allow them The defeat of the bill by feel of a foreign country status of the mother. In a encourage more minorities to acquire or to extort one the Senate terminated its to see how it really is. I rather tearful account, a want to see if Africa is to become interested in the right after another, and in mother told of her child viability in this session of the Georgia General really as black as they say economic development of the end to achieve complete needing emergency me it is.” foreign countries. equality with men, do you Assembly. The aim of the dical treatment because of “I want to get out and think that you will find them a burning accident. The bill is to end discrimina bearable? Nonsense. Once tion in terms of sex and meet a lot of people and child was refused treatment learn some of the languages they have achieved until the father arrived to accord women first-class citizenship. and see things I wouldn’t BLIMP IE BASE sign the necessary papers. ordinarily see.” These are two comments buy one &get one Overseas Job Offers made by Herbert Lewis and Cassandra Bass, Stu free! If you are a college stu Any student interested dents from Clark College dent looking for a job you in a temporary job in and Spelman College who may end up working in Europe may write directly are now at A&T partici with this coupon at Europe. Any student be to Student Overseas pating in the U. S.A.I.D. tween the ages of 17 and Services, Box 5176,Santa (United States Agency for 27 can have a temporary Barbara, Calif. 93108. International Development) job in Europe. Work-Study Program. the Mall West End 1

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Printed by permission of Orrin Haywood Page Eight PANTHER March, 1975 SPORTS STUFF Pro Ball—A Reality By Ron Jenkins

Clyde King, the manager By Selma Dodson of the Hank Aaron-less make the team. He seemed quite confident, however Braves, says he is puzzled To most young black by the fact that slugger about his career with the athletes, thoughts of be Richie Allen does not care Rams. coming professionals are One of Allen’s best for him. just dreams. Allen, who has been in un games was played against To three Clark College official retirement since Miles, in which he caught football players that dream five passes for a total of September of 1974, has sent came true when they were letters to Eddie Robinson 156 yds, including two for drafted by professional touchdowns. saying he will not play this teams. year. “I have been playing “I thought it was all a football since my high According to Richie Ash big joke,’’ said tight end burn, a writer for the Phila school days,” Allen said, Gregory McCrary. “and I really hadn’t thought delphia Bulletin, one reason “Well I felt overjoyed,’’ that Allen is so intent on about what I would do if I said wide receiver Arthur didn't go into pro ball, not playing for Atlanta is Allen. Clyde King. other than just finding a Ron Jenkins “It was a dream come job.” Clark in Playoffs Morgan true,” said tackle James Stretching his huge 6 ft. “Blood” Wilson. 225 lb. frame, Blood said The Clark College Panthers will again be in the boutn- McCrary, a 6 ft. 215 lb. he was not surprised at all srn Intercollegiate Athletic Conference playoffs. The native of Griffin, Ga.,said, about his being drafted. He Panthers are having a good year led by senior center “I was interested in base did say, however, that he Doug Slade. At 6-8 Doug Slade is one of the smaller Boycotts ball too, but football was was shocked at the team centers in the league but leads his team in scoring and my best game.” which chose him. rebounding. Other senior players include New Yorker The news of the draft Blood said he had no Barry Robinson, a 5-5 wonder, and Julius Longshore, came to McCrary while he idea he would be drafted a product of Atlanta’s Southwest High School. The Pan By Ron Jenkins sat at home with members by one of the best teams in thers will in the tourney with Miles, Fisk, Alabany State of his family. The phone the American Football Con and two others which are undecided. rang and McCrary found ference. The native of himself talking with a rep The NCAA had a shock Moultrie, Ga., was drafted UCLA leads college teams resentative of the Atlanta in the nineth round by last after January 30th. The Falcons. When the conver small college defending years Super Bowl Champs, In college basketball, the best in the west is still UC sation en'ded he began an the Miami Dolphins. champions, Morgan State, other dream of making the LA. Woodens’ wonderboys are playing and winning with decided to go on strike “This was certainly a out Bill Walton and Keith Wilkes, both of whom are in team of the Falcons. dream come true,” he against basketball. State McCrary, who was draft the pros. The Bruins are leading the Pacific Eight con went on strike because the said. “I talked with people ference, and are ranked second nationally by UPI and ed in the fifth round, said, from every team in pro school’s administration sus “I feel I have a good AP. The Bruins, who were defeated for the national pended head coach Nat ball and I knew I was being championship by North Carolina last year, are looking chance of making the team, watched. I worked hard to Frazier. because I was the only for to another good playoff season and possibly another During the week long boy get drafted.” NCAA Championship Throphy at Poly Pavillion. In the tight end that they drafted. Blood said that if he did cott, the team forfeited five “I had known for some east, the best is still up for grabs. North Carolina State games and did not resume not make it in pro ball he led by David Thompson, has lost three important games time that scouts were would like to become a play until it was announced watching me,” he said, and has dropped to second in the Conference and fifth February 6th that Frazier coach. nationally, while Maryland has lost the close ones, but “and it helped my game.” “I like playing ball said had been reinstated. Allen, the 5 ft. 10 ins., pulled some big upsets to led the conference at this time. The hassle occurred when Blood, “and I would like Maryland is ranked third nationally, and close behind 170 lb. wide receiver who to continue to play for as it was reported that during was drafted in the 14th is North Carolina led by John Lucas. The Tarheels have a game, Frazier was ac long as I can.” not beaten their interstate rivals N. C. State, but have round by the Los Angeles Blood was selected All- come close. cused of touching and curs Rams, said, “I amgladit’s ing an official in Brockport, American football player all over. I knew I was for the last two years. Maryland. a draft choice and it made Hawks have good year, but... Earl Banks, the school’s With the tremendous me nervous knowing that I playing of the three, the The Atlanta Hawks have surprised many this year athletic director, explained was being watched.” that Frazier was suspended Panthers scored a winning including their critics. Although the Hawks will not make Allen who is from Savan record of 8-1 last season a post season appearance in the national basketball because he failed to supply nah, Ga., said that because all the information of the in and won the Southern Inter league playoffs they have the makings of a good team, he was drafted in the 14th collegiate Athletic Confer the Hawks have been without the services of vetern for cident requested by the round he might have to Athletic Council. ence (SIAC) championship ward Lou Hudson due to tendinitis of the elbow. Also the work a little harder to in Division 2. Hawks are playing with a team that averages less than After the team had boy 22 years old. The oldest player, outside of Hudson, is cotted its second game, Herm Gilliam. And at 25, he’s not really old. The Hawks several players were Rookies are all 20 and less -- John Drew, 19, Tom Hen threatened with withdrawals derson 20 and Mike Sojourner 20. In the years to come, of financial assistance and the Hawks will be dangerous contenders. The only thing scholarships. But the threats the team will need is cohesiveness, and that will come. did not deter the teams ef forts to back its coach. Blacks lead high school players Dr. Haywood Harrison, Two black freshman players are leading the Southern Morgan’s vice president for Conference in scoring and rebounding. Bernard King, at public relations, said the Tennessee is averaging just under 30 points per game suspension was lifted after and right behind him is Jacky Dorsey. Dorsey, a 6-7 frazier had submitted a forward for Georgia, is averaging 27 points per game and statement more specific than is leading the sec in rebounding with 19 per game. Dor the first. sey is a product of Atlanta’s Archer High School and Harrison also said that was one of the three most highly recruited high schooler Frazier will remain head was one of the three most highly recruited high schooler’s coach and another investiga to come out of Georgia. tion into the incident will be And the seniors are not so bad either. This year’s held by the Athletic Council. crop of basketbailers will be big and strong and good. Just to name a few Marvin “The Human Eraser’’ Web ster of Morgan State; David Thompson of North Carolina State; Quinn Buckner of Indiana; and David Myers of KUUMBA BOOK and RECORD SHOR UCLA. located 799 Hunter Street N.W. and I is a center of African Awareness; ' Russel refuses Hall of Fame sells books on African History. j Bill Russel has become the first black player, indi “paintings vidually, to be elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. - fabrics 1 Russell, though has refused to participate in the cere -and sculptures. ( monies, citing personal reasons. A player must be in KUUMBA is also open for reasonable* active for at least five years before consideration of bargaining I induction. And although Russell is presently the general W??" £>u suPP°rl KUUMBA- > manager and coach of the Seattle Super sonics, it has KUUMBA in return supports you. I been five years since his retirement from the Boston Asanti } Celtics. Many will remember the 11 championship games With the sun finally showing its face and an additional that Russell led the Celtics too. hour of sunlight, the baseball team is warming up •