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OBJ (Application/Pdf) The Organ of Student Expressions Voi. 64, No. 3 Morehouse College, Atlanta January, 1988 t Keith’s Inauguration Scheduled Oprah Comes to for Founder’s Day Weekend the “House” Leroy Keith, Jr., the eighth range of experience and ac­ the College Trends Committee president of Morehouse College complishments. In 1975, then 36 and the Commission on Leader­ will be inaugurated on Satur­ years old, Keith was appointed ship of the American Council on day, February 20, in the Martin Chancellor of the Education. Keith also serves on Luther King, Jr. International Massachusetts Board of Higher two private school boards; the Chapel. A 1961 graduate of Education, become the first Keystone Group, an investment Morehouse, Keith holds the Black to hold such a position in company, and Mutual Fund Master and Doctorate from In­ American Higher Education. Boards of the Phoenix Mutual diana University. He has also served as Ex­ Life Insurance Company. ecutive Vice President of the Keith’s most recent position University or the' District ol AUay leader in his Episcopal before coming to Morehouse Columbia during its early parish, lecturer, writer and Winfrey — “I am one of those poor Tennessee State girls.” Talk show host Oprah Win­ She instantly won the accep­ frey stepped out of the televi­ tance of her audience by an­ sions and into the hearts of nouncing the privilege of com­ thousands of students recently ing to the ‘House,’ referring to as she recounted the struggles Morehouse College, King’s alma and gains of black in America. mater. “I’m one of those poor In the packed Martin Luther Tennessee State girls,” Winfrey King Jr. International Chapel, said. “I never thought I’d make Winfrey appeared to her au­ it to the ‘House’.” dience as one of today’s most Winfrey also did her share of successful black role models. preaching. She told student that She urged her audience to their black ancestors were with believe in themselves enough to them. “A lot of people marched fulfill the legacy of non-violence and prayed and got hosed down Eighth President Leroy Keith Jr. left by civil rights leaders, par­ so I could live my dream,” she ticularly King. said. “Every time one of you smokes crack or cusses development, Associate Vice teacher, Keith, 48, has received “We have a legacy to stay on was Vice President for Policy somebody out, some of the President for University Policy several awards, including the path of righteousness,” she and Planning at University of ancestral spirit dies among us.” for the University of Resolution of Outstanding said to the audience who poured Maryland where he was respon­ As part of The King Week Massachusetts System, and Achievement from the House of out into the cahpel’s aisles. “If sible for coordinating the celebrations the publisher of Associate Dean of the College Representatives of the State of you have the courage to love development of long-range Ebony and Jet magazines and a and Assistant Professor of Tennessee, The Distinguished yourself, you have the courage academic, fiscal and facilities retired Delta Air Lines ex­ Education and Urban Studies Alumni Service Award from In­ to love other people.” planning for the five campus ecutive received “Salute to at Dartmouth College. diana University, and was nam­ Throughout the evening, Win­ system, which has an enroll­ Greatness” awards. In 1984, Keith was appointed ed one of 100 top Young frey filled the auditorium with ment of 90,000 students and an John H. Johnson, founder and to the Maryland Higher Educa­ Leaders in the American laughter and sadness as she operating budget of more than head of Johnson Publishing Co., tion Supplement Loan Authori­ Academy by Change magazine took on the roles of Sojourner $800 million. and David C. Garrett, Jr., ty by the governor and more and the American Council on Truth and other black abolitionists. Continued on Page 2 Keith has attained a wide recently, he was appointed to Education. Page 2 » THE MAROON TIGER « January, 1988 Russel-McCloud Speaks Here Sift iîlanmn êiijer "Stic (Organ of &tui>ent Expression" She's considered one of the best public speakers in the world! February 16th speaker for received numerous award and Interim Editor.................................... Calvin B. Johnson Freshman Orientation will be honors for her dedicated efforts, Attorney Patricia Russell- among them, the Honorary Doc­ The Maroon Tiger (ISSN-0889-2016) is published each month of the McCloud, Vice Chairman of torate of Laws Degree from academic semester by the Student Publication Board. The Maroon Tiger the National Black College North Carolina Central Univer­ maintains an independent editorial policy aimed at providing its readers Alumni Hall of Fame. sity and Bethune Cookman with a broad spectrum of information and viewpoint consistent with the black Powerfully penetrating, College. life-style. Editorial opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the ex­ ecutives of the SGA, but represent the efforts of the writer(s) to interpret Russell-McCloud is recognized Her speech “If Not You-Who? current issues on this campus and the environment around us. We believe by thousands across the country If Not Now-When?” has been all advertising to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be respon­ as one of the most dynamic entered in the Congressional sible for its outcome. speakers in America today. As­ The editorial office is 102 SGA Building, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Record of the United States. tounding listeners with her Georgia 30314 Phone: 404-681-2800, Ext. 431 This National Elk’s Oratoricla analytical genius, spellbinding •Origination - Morehouse College. Scholarship awardee was Printer - Walton Press, Inc., Monroe, GA 30655 gift of oratory and enlightening honored by the NAACP Educa­ insight. Russell-McCloud, Presi­ tional and Legal Defense Fund dent, Russell-McCloud and for her sterling and consistent Associates, Atlanta, Georgia Black College Atty. Russel-McCloud track record of dedicating her delievers compleeing informa­ efforts to causes that are just. tion with inspiring commentary Convention at Cheyney to diverse audiences of all sizes. Russell-Mccloud serves as an Russell-McCloud is the former Cheyney, PA - Cheyney between the educational ex­ Expounding on complex sub­ example of excellence that is na­ National Parlimentarian for the University, the oldest historical­ cellences of both Black and jects, focused for her audience, tionally symbolic. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, ly Black public college founded White institutions.” this motivational speaker elo­ A graduate of Howard Inc., and the recipient of more exclusively for the training of quently revelas iropnies and ex­ University School of Law and than 25 keys to cities Black teachers, will host the Moreover, it is expected that poses inconsistencies in com­ Kentucky State University, throughout the United States. First National Black College the diversified cross-section of plicated public affairs. having completed an intensive She is a member of numerous Convention on February 25-28, conferees, will provide a Russell-McCloud brilliantly study program in law at Har­ professional and civic organiza­ 1988. backdrop to further strengthen challenges her audiences . vard University. She is certified tions, including the National Currently celebrating its Fif­ and maintain this already motivating each member to act to practice before the U.S. Bar Association, Life Member tieth Anniversary, the Student strong educational foundation in rather than react, to respond Supreme Court, District of Col­ of the National Association for Government Cooperative the scholastic and professional through reason not rhetoric; to umbia and Indiana Bar Associa­ the Advancement of Colored Association (SGCA) of Cheyney community. “There is no docu­ dare to be different and to make tions. Russell-McCloud, the People, National Urban Univesity, is sponsoring the ment proof of inferiority of a difference. former Chief of the Complaints League, Alpha Kappa Alpha Black College Convention. The historically Black colleges and An Indianapolis, Indiana bom Branch, Mass Media Bureau, Sorority, the Links, Inc., and theme for the convention is universities, nor the superiori­ articulate, substantive and Federal Communications Com­ the African Methodist Epis­ “Motivation Through Education ty of White institutions,” stated thought provoking orator, mission, Washington, D.C. has copal Church. - The Key to Black Achieve­ Honorary Chairman of the Con­ ment,” The purpose of the con­ ference, Tony Brown (the na­ ference is to bring together tionally renowned syndicated students from the various black television journalist and the host colleges and universities across of “Tony Brown’s Journal”). The the country. Steven Edwards, conference can boast such president of SGCA stated; “The luminaires as the Honorable Juniors and Seniors! conference will seek to deter­ Walter Fountroy, U.S. mine strengths and improve Representative, District of Col­ upon the weaknesses of these umbia; and the internationally COME TO POTAMKIN FOR YOUR NEXT CAR institutions. We are trying to famed comedian and Civil lift the steel curtain of alienation Rights activist, Dick Gregory. — WE’RE THE RIGHT PLACE WITH THE RIGHT PRICE — EVERY DAY! Oprah — Continued from Page 1 We have a legacy to stay on the path of righteousness.” DRIVE YOUR CAR HOME TONIGHT! Black Enterprise Magazine publisher Earl G. Graves and FIRST TIME BUYER? CREDIT PROBLEMS? IN MOST CASES John W. Teets, chairman and Get Credit With No You Qualify For A Loan And Low Monthly Payments, No chief executive officer of Previous Credit History Don’t Know It! We’ve Down Payment! We’ll Even Greyhound Corp., hailed & No Co-Maker! 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