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NEWSLINE « WALTER RODNEY LIVES: LAST WEEKEND, WOODRUFF LIBRARY HOSTED THE 11TH ANNUAL WAL­ TER RODNEY SYMPOSIUM. THE SYMPOSIUM FEATURED PRESENTATIONS FROM DR. BOBBY HILL AND WELCOMED A HOST OF ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER: MOREHOUSE IS HOSTING THE BLACK MALE SUMMIT THIS WEEKEND. OFFICIALS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE AD DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WILL BE DISCUSSING EDUCATION REFORM AND PRESIDENT OBAMA’S #MYBROTHERSKEEPER INITIATIVE.

PERDUE AT MOREHOUSE: DAVID PERDUE, CANDIDATE FOR US SENATE IN GA, VISITED THE COL­ LEGE LAST WEEK. HIS VISIT COMES DAYS AFTER A NEW 11 ALIVE/SUR- VEY USA POLL HAS HIM ATOP THE GOP FIELD. TWO EXTREMES:

SGA RESULTS COMING SOON: RESULTS OF TODAY’S SGA ELECTION WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE Why We Cannot Endorse Either STEPS OF KILGORE ON FRIDAY AT NOON. CAMPAIGNING REACHED A PEAK AFTER CANDIDATES FOR SGA PRESIDENT HURLED ATTACKS BACK AND FORTH ON TWITTER YESTERDAY. SGA Presidential Candidate HAPPY PRIDE WEEK: ICYMI, SPELHOUSE PRIDE WEEK KICKED OFF ON MONDAY, BEGINNING A WEEKLONG SET OF PROGRAMS AND INIATIVES TO BRING AWARE­ In honor of the Student Gov­ NESS TO LGBTQ ISSUES. AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS WAS A TWITTER ernment Association presidential DISCUSSION LED BY MOREHOUSE’S SAFE SPACE, #WEARECOMING- HOME14. debate season at Morehouse Col­ lege, The Maroon Tiger editorial staff was asked to produce an editorial endorsement for an SGA presidential #INSTAPHOTOOFTHEWEEK hopeful for the 2014-2015 academic year. Holistically, the staff believes that a suitable candidate should be balanced, being both innova­ tive and personable while also being professional and guardedly respon­ sive when necessary. Unfortunately, this year’s candidates represent two ultimate extremes: one is vastly out­ spoken, which, at times, translates as scattered and unrefined, while the other is forcibly calculated, and perceivably opaque. After interview­ ing both candidates, and following much deliberation, the editorial staff has decided not to publicly endorse either SGA presidential candidate.

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□ □ PICK YOUR POISON: GATEWOOD VS. SWINT EDITORIAL STAFF “preeminence.” In many of his delivered under layers of profan­ running mate and I went on statements, Gatewood seemed ity and inconsistency. what we call a ‘listening tour’ JAMES PARKER to advocate more on behalf of In reviewing the resumes where we met with students to Campus News Editor administration than on the be­ of both presidential hopefuls, it listen to some of the problems,” half of students. appears that neither possesses Gatewood said. “A lot of [the MORIBA CUMMINGS While both candidates appropriate leadership experi­ problems] are effective from Arts & Entertainment Editor are personable and possess an ences in which they formally year to year; a lot of those aren’t admirable passion for the institu­ presided over others. Under lead­ DAWNN ANDERSON changing. The cafeteria, and tion (two factors we deem nec­ ership, Gatewood's resume cited Associate Campus News Editor some of the physical structure of essary for assuming such a posi­ his roles as treasurer of Collegiate the campus, the accessibility to tion), this alone will not cater to 100 of Atlanta, student trustee on Douglas Hall and Archer; those the needs of the student body. the Morehouse Board of Trustees, things aren't changing, quite Junior Calvin Swint openly ex­ During his interview, Gatewood and research analyst for the frankly.” pressed his dissatisfaction with appeared well prepared and Morehouse Business Association. It must be noted that the administration's approaches promptly responsive to most is­ Swint's resume listed positions to students’ concerns while fel­ sues, but seemed disconnected including interning for several Swint also arrived to his sched­ low Morehouse College junior from underrepresented students. legislators, and organizations in uled interview two hours late Michael Gatewood, in many We specifically asked about Newark, N.J., and Atlanta, Ga. without any prior warning of his responses, seemed to embody those who may be without hous­ Overall, many of Swint’s tardiness. He did, however, ac­ the role of President John Wil­ ing due to financial constraints, detailed plans seemed overly count his tardiness to an on-go­ son’s unofficial protégé. Swint and unable to afford meal plans, ambitious, while Gatewood of­ ing illness. listed many problems, includ­ and also extended this to include fered few changes to students' ing the lack of bills proposed members of the LGBTQ commu­ current experience. Swint ex­ by the current SGA, very little nity. Swint, who survived home­ plained his five-year $20 million The conclusions presented in this communication from current lessness and vocally expressed fundraising initiative but only article were based on the edito­ members, and few SGA-led his identification with the LGBTQ presented vague descriptions rial staff's interpretation of the in- programs. He also highlighted community, clearly represented on how this could actually be person interviews and campaign his grievances with decisions these groups but did not offer executed. He also prepared a materials that were provided by made by Wilson’s administration initiatives to address their issues. schedule listing dozens of events each candidate. We believe that have negatively affected Additionally, Swint was he would organize for the up­ that all students should use their some students. However, unlike very open about previous finan­ coming year, and thoroughly own discretion when voting, his opponent, Gatewood did cial, familial, and personal issues outlined his intended partner­ and do not wish to unfairly influ­ seem to see many changes to that he has overcome. Con­ ships with specific student organi­ ence anyone's decision. It was the SGA that should be made. trastingly, Gatewood was much zations. Gatewood’s initiatives, important that the staff critically He also spoke highly of Wilson's more guarded, censored, and though realistic and achievable, analyze each candidate's state­ upper-level staff members whom politically correct in his demea­ were minor and uninspiring. All ments so that the student body he has become very close with. nor. four of his platform points fo­ could ultimately make an in­ Relationships with administrators “That’s what separates cused on improving communica­ formed decision. We thoroughly are important for all students, me a part from [the other can­ tion by responding to all inquiries examined two political figures on but it appears that Gatewood didate]; I represent the commu­ from students within 48 hours, does not intend to challenge nity,” Swint said. releasing SGA progress reports, campus, but none of the afore­ any administrative policies or Gatewood’s failure to creating a database to include mentioned critiques were per­ decisions. Furthermore, he of­ provide any personal testimonies all college announcements, and sonal. Though our final decision ten explained his presidential about his Morehouse experience working more closely with class remains not to publicly endorse goals by using the jarringly similar made it difficult to see how he councils to plan events, including either candidate, we undoubt­ wording that Wilson has used in could sincerely appeal to his a community service competi­ edly possess the sentiment that presenting his own. For example, constituents. Swint spoke openly tion. As far as any additional is­ both Swint and Gatewood seem Gatewood mentioned his vision about his road to Morehouse, sues are concerned, Gatewood to be well-intentioned More­ for “a Morehouse that is not yet but though his responses were had few plans. house brothers who desire to here,” and his desire to achieve thoughtful in theory, they were “The last few days, my better the institution. 3

Upon returning from Spring Break, students expert« Though the length of this process is uncertain, a enced difficulty accessing numerous websites using More- speeding up should be anticipated by quadrupling the et connection. Though faculty received notifi- bandwidth with a second Internet provider. ¡1 sent to students only expressed computer According to Russell, blocking certain sites would en­ es and expansion. tail regulation, falling under policy enforcement. formation at the administrative and faculty “Our system is being tuned, Swe didn’t realize un­ level inconv need many students who unexpectedly til we saw some activity around so< media that certain couldn’t log o TigerNet or Blackboard. Blockages of por- content was actually being flaggec and affected,” explains nographic c ent led to rumors about censorship and the Russell. “So we’ve done some tuning around that to sort of developmen if an anti-porn-blockage petition, address that.” “What e would it be?” asks Chesmore Montique, a He says larger announcements weren’t made to up­ junior Psychol y major/Spanish minor. Montique believes hold “security with obscurity.” IT wanted to keep the hacker that since stu nts have yet to be directly addressed about community unaware of what methods were employed! to the issue, ru s will continue to spread. safeguard the network, which assists not only with leisure “If youj n’t give me a reason. I’m gonna make as- and academia, but also with managing institution^*! affairs j sumptions, a I that’s exactly what students are doing,” he and personal information. says. Though censorship ultimately didn’t play a part in "There are legitimate reasons and it has nothing to do blockages, Simonton addressed Communications and IT for with censorship,” Anthony Simonton, senior Political Science withholding information from the student body. major and SGA president, says. “The CIO (Chief Information “They don’t always think to inform us of information we Office) has too many issues to worry about than what indi­ deserve to know as tuition-paying stakeholders In the insti­ viduals on our campus or groups of individuals are access­ tution,” says Simonton. He added that the concerns about ing specMcal blockages were caused by “a mix of students making as­ Simon first learned of the “porn ban” on his Twit- sumptions but also the administration not communicating ter feed and en received complaints from several stu­ that there would be issues accessing sites, not just porn but dents. Since then he has been in constant contact with the sites in general.” IT department and Clifford Russell, Morehouse’s new CIO, Montique says, “That’s probably the root of a lot of who have been aiming to secure network safety. He adds problems at Morehouse ... that there’s a lack of communi­ other sites such as Media Takeout, College Humor, and sites cation between administration and students in terms of why teachers need for classes or to conduct research are also certain decisions are made." inaccessible. He thinks neither students nor the administration is Russell states no censorship was involved, explaining fully culpable for the mischaracterization of updating the that the focus has been Internet safety. Significant upgrades network. However, he says they both can resolve miscom­ have been made, including installing new security features munication by not delaying information and being informed and ensuring audio-visual support is being made. before taking action. “Not being able to manage the network before my Simonton says SGA encourages student mobilization, arrival, there were no tools in place that allowed you to ac­ such as petitions, as long as participants are well informed tually see traffic patterns on the network or monitor any kind and handle issues discreetly “in House” rather than publicly of traffic flow, and to increase the security level on our net on social media. work,” Russell says. ^

In light of the new red flags that now adorn the entire campus of Morehouse College, The Maroon Tiger caught up with Junior Quimani Watson, the student who brought this campaign to Morehouse College to get an understanding of the campaign’s mission and its relevance to the Morehouse community.

The Maroon Tiger (MT): Briefly describe the mission of The Red Flag Campaign.

Quimani Watson (QW): The Red Flag Campaign [RFC} is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating ONT BE A violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. The RFC uses a bystander intervention strategy to encourage friends and other campus community members to ‘say something’ when they see warning signs STANDER, THE RED FLAG or ‘red flags’ for dating violence in a relationship.

CAMPAIGN The objective of the program is to educate the campus community on how to recognize unhealthy relationship signs and then how to respond appropriately. The purpose is to build a more engaged Morehouse community so that we can hold BEAN INFORAUTIONAL, ourselves and each other accountable to the prevention of sexual assaults. 6PM, DANSBY 200 MT: How did you come in contact with this organization? ‘STANDER QW: During fall semester, I reached out to the organization after reading about it online. As I learned more about this program, I then approached my Residential Director, Mr.Tweedle and Dean Washington of OHRL to see if this could be a program for our residents. As a RA, I felt our residents could benefit from intervention strategies and educational information. Once plans were being made, I realized that this campaign should be expanded to the entire Morehouse Community. TAND UP April 3 fFM/p MT: What was the process in bringing this organization to Morehouse? Panel discussion LGAINST^ QW: The first step in the process was getting support both financially and administratively I would especially like to thank the sponsors of this year's campaign- The Student Health Center, OHRL [Office of Housing and Residential Life) and the DATING 6PM, DANSBY 200 Student Government Association [in conjunction with] the Office of Student Life. YOLENCE MT: How did the Administration receive this new campaign? QW: I must say that the support I've received from various Administrators, organizations and individuals has been great. The National Red Flag Campaign organization has also done a great job at outlining not just the information but providing the campaign materials for the launch. This week, there will be posters and ‘red flags’ placed around our J CANDLELIGHT VIGIL campus to help generate interest and discussion about the campaign. * TO HONOR MT: What other Morehouse organizations are you in partnership with to create and maintain this campaign? QW: This is the first year that Morehouse will be participating in The Red Flag Campaign so there hasn’t been a lot of VICTIMS'OF communication prior to the launch. However, with the support from the Sponsors and their respective teams, I hope this program will become a yearly event. As the campaign continues to grow, I know our campus organizations will find ways { DOMESTIC VIOLENCE to be supportive. 8PM, KING CHAPEL MT: What inspired you personally to bring this campaign to the campus? QW: During the RA training program, each student is challenged to come up with ideas and programs that will help our PLAZA learning communities. It was during that training that I became inspired to do something that would make a difference. SPONSORED BY; MT: What are some other programs that will evolve from this campaign?

QW: The Red Flag Campaign provides our campus community on how to recognize unhealthy relationship signs, under­ stand dating violence continuums, how to help a friend and safety planning for victims. By expanding on these topics, I would like to see programs that help both potential victims and perpetrators.

MT: What are some of the outcomes you wish to gain through this campaign on campus?

QW: The Campaign can be wrapped up into 2 words, ‘Say Something’. We don’t want our community to be a bunch of MOREHOUSE COLLEGE Bystanders, but we should all become Upstanders. By standing up to dating violence, the overall outcome is empower­ rd# ment. ATLANTA, GA

¡«SWN1U» J Guimoni Watson is a Junior Business major who serves as a Residential Advisor in the Otis Moss Suites as well as a 3-time Senator for the Morehouse Student Government Association Senate. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE AUC?!?

RHA Announcement

The Morehouse College Residence Hall Association (RHA) is now accepting applications for the executive Morehouse College board for the 2014-2015 academic year! RHA execu­ tive board members have a significant impact on the resident population at Morehouse College. They repre­ sent the essential student perspective to the college's administration, serve as liaisons to various organizations and departments for residents, and exemplify college ECNARREJ MED success. The RHA executive positions take full-time com­ mitment. High priority and time commitment must be zSb given to the position over other areas of activity. Each position is a one-year contract with the option to reap­ ply. The Executive Board reports to the RHA Advisor and ' IaÉ o/iuuoI. residence hall association works closely with the Department of Residential Life.

hi ijiwwsri You will receive a monetary stipend per semester. You will receive preference for housing. Please note, RHA members are required to live in Morehouse Housing. You may submit preferences for residence hall and roommate, but first choice is not guaranteed. Failure to comply with college's regulations and breach of Executive Board member contract is grounds for dismiss­ al from the RHA selection process and/or position.

The five Executive board positions are

Job Title: Residence Hall Association Chairman

Job Title: Residence Hall Association Junior Chairman

Compensation: Yes/$ 1,500 per semester- Chairman

Yes/$1,000 per semester- Junior Chairman

Job Function: Student advocacy, leadership training/development, event planning, public relations, project management, fun­ draising

Job Title: Residence Hall Association Director of Communications

Compensation: Yes/$1,000 per semester

Job Function: Student advocacy, leadership training/development, event planning, public relations, marketing/advertisement, social media/web design, public correspondence

Job Title: Residence Hall Association Director of Programming

Job Title: Residence Hall Association Director of Spirit & Traditions

Compensation: Yes/$ 1,000 per semester

Job Function: Student advocacy, leadership training/development, event planning, project management, recreation, market­ ing/advertisement M MOREHOUSE COLLEGE’S For an application, the selection process timeline, and detailed job descriptions and requirements, please visit morehouserha. SAMUEL H. ARCHER HALL com THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 6:30 - 8:30PM f lVF SÍ

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Deep Cotton, also referred to as the Punk Prophets, released black men in black art. It will be interesting to see what these More­

a mixtape entitled “Runaway Radio” on Sept. 25, 2013. The duo, house graduates have on the horizon.

Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Chuck Lightning, met at Morehouse Col­ RUNAWAY RADIO TRACK LIST:

lege in 2002. Their production of songs for Janelle Monae, including Swim Til You See the Light

"Q.U.E.E.N", an anthem dedicated to individuality, respect, and cel­ We're Far Enough from Heaven, Now We Can Freak Out

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their sound is difficult to place in any particular genre. One of their Runaway Radio

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'A Hope Dealers Students Give Up the Beach for Service and Inspiration A look into the journey" | PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JALEN LAW OPINIONS THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 9 HOPE DEALERS AN OPEN LETTER TO ing painful tears of lost loved ones over THIERRY ATTIS senseless gang violence to joyful laugh­ CONTRIBUTING WRITER KANYE WEST [email protected] ter about life inspirations. The bond that Dear Mr. West, was created could not just simply be Some call it the Windy City, oth­ listed in an itinerary; one truly had to be Don’t worry. We get it. You are not crazy. Your frus­ ers call it Chi-Town, and, just recently, there. tration is apparent and concerning. a select few have chosen to call it Collectively, as a group, we all This letter comes in the wake of recent publications Chi-raq, a slight reference to the mur­ would agree that “The Men of Color about you from various media outlets, the vast ma­ der rates being higher than the overall Summit” was the highlight of the week, jority being negative. So let this be a shot of positivity death toll of soldiers in Iraq in 2012. But in which over 450 young black males into the atmosphere in support of you, Kanye West. in my premature stay within the great attended from across 30 high schools mid-west city, with all due respect, the within the Chicago public school sys­ I am writing to let you know that here at Morehouse only right I believe that I have to call it is tem. They came with spirits to be up­ College are individuals who understand your circum­ simply Chicago! lifted, and to hear words of encourage­ stance. You are a young black man in a position of A few days prior to the arrival of ment to stay the course. Many would power, void of peers in appearance or personal ex­ our group of 15 Morehouse students de­ coincide with me that the events that perience. We are with you. Believe it or not, we have parted for the Alternative Spring Break transpired were quite the contrary; it dealt with or will soon deal with situations similar to Trip to Chicago where we would spent was more so of a mutual exchange of the one that you currently find yourself in. a week doing service work and promot­ empowerment than anything else. ing positivity and hope for the young What was refreshing and left Hopefully, you find some solace in the words of this males in the south-side of Chicago, me in a state of complete serenity was letter. Hopefully, it aids you in some way. specifically in the Roseland Community, when a young man, whose appear­ We hope you know that your supporters far out­ various sets of meetings were held in weigh your detractors. The venom of paparazzi ance could mistakably be confused as preparation for our trip. One, in particu­ flashes and tabloid slander is no match for the zeal one of Chief Keef's associates, came lar, I remember vividly was the day the of your fans. You are loved and your work is un­ up to the group after the panel discus­ itineraries were distributed. What was matched. Let not your creativity become stunted or sion and thanked us, telling us how written in black and white was of worlds your ambition dampened by those who are made much he needed to hear what was difference of what actually transpired. uncomfortable by your robust presence. said. After a total of 40 hours of travel I say this simply to emphasize that the I want to be brief. So I’ll end by offering these next time to and from Chicago, that very service work done in Chicago could few words of advice, not only for you, Kanye, but for moment could literally have amassed not simply be described on a sheet of any young black male who finds himself in a similar the trip. Mentorship is a powerful thing! paper as the days were long and tire­ position; an outsider on the inside. some, sometimes beginning as early as So I say, with the deepest sincer­ ity, “thank you” to Corey Hardiman, Mrs. 7:00 am and ending late as 10:00pm. Continue to be outspoken. Continue to be motivat­ In all of the constant stimulation, Reed, Mr. Tweedle, and my 13 other ed by passion. Do not allow stress to consume you. from feeding the homeless, to speak­ Morehouse brothers who decided to Do not doubt your greatness. Do not feel the need ing to youth ranging from pre-school to exchange sandy beaches and warm to prove anything to anyone other than yourself. graduating high school seniors, and to weather to “deal hope” in the south Press on, and never retire your goals on account of even roundtable discussions with execu­ side of Chicago. And lastly, thank you agitation from others. tives of the Chicago Urban League and Chicago for the abundance of love Best of luck from your friends at the ’House. Congresswomen Robin Kelly’s office, that was shown, from the locals, to the nothing can thoroughly explain in detail news press, to even the weather. We Sincerely, the work and impact that was made. are extremely elated, and we hope you Matthew Du Bois Tyler The conversations were candid, involv­ are too. MC 2016 THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ■■BLACK MALE SUMMIT ■■ I Morehouse College, The Ray Charles Performing Arts Center I Friday, March 28, 2014

Addressing the Socio-Cultural Factors Impacting the Academic Achievement and Development of African American Males Panel #1 2:00pm - 3:30pm My Brother's Keeper: A Candid Conversation about The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Young Men of Color Moderator: Nick Chiles, author/journalist

Thabiti Stephens Otha Thornton III Miles Ezeilo Frederick Keith Slaughter Senior Senior Freshman Sophomore Morehouse College Morehouse College Grady High School Westlake High School

W' ___ 3:40pm - 4:50pm Panel #2 My Brother's Keeper: Black Male Success in Higher Education

Moderator: David Johns, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA)

Shaun Harper, Exec. Director, Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education, Univ. of Pennsylvania Walter Allen, Director, CHOICES: Access, Diversity and Achievement in Higher Education, UCLA Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Director, University System of Georgia's African American Male Initiative Ivory Toldson, Deputy Director, White House Initiative on HBCUs Bryant Marks, Exec. Director, Morehouse Research Institute (MRI) Timothy Spicer, senior, Morehouse College

Panel #3 6:00pm - 7:15pm The Costs and Benefits of Education and Education Reform in Metro Atlanta Moderator: Jeff Johnson, television journalist and motivational speaker

John Handy John Eaves Courtney English Ceasar Mitchell, Michael Hill Chair , Economics Chair Chair President President Morehouse College Fulton County Commission Atlanta Board of Education Atlanta City Council Atlanta Black Chamber of Commerce

7:1 5pm - 8:30pm Panel #4

My Brother's Keeper: Community Forum

Moderator: David Johns, WHIEEAA

Nina Gilbert, Founder, Ivy Prep Academy Network Jim Shelton, Acting Deputy Secretary, US Department of Education Al Dotson, President's Board of Advisors, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, Former Executive Director 100 Black Men of America Bryant Marks, President's Board of Advisors, WHIEEAA, Exec. Dir. MRI THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ■1 BLACK MALE SUMMIT H HHUHIII Morehouse College, The Ray Charles Performing Arts Center IHHHHHI Saturday March 29, 2014

9:00 am AfAmEdTalk The State of African American Education Today

Ivory Toldson, Deputy Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Panel #5 9:40am — 10:55am

Supporting the Holistic Development of African American Students: Supporting Our Sons

Moderator: Jeff Johnson, television journalist and motivational speaker

Donna-Marie Winn David Johns David Rice Joiselle Cunningham Pedro Noguera Odessius Fitts Scientist Executive Director Chair, Psychology Teaching Amb. Fellow Professor of Education student UNC WHIEEAA Morehouse College U.S. DOE New York University youth leader

1 1:00am - 1 1:35am Celebrity AfAmEdTalk

Hosea Chanchez Wendy Raquel Robinson Actor Actress "The Game" "The Game"

Panel #6 1 1:35am - 1 2:45pm What Does it Mean to Be College And Career Ready in the African American Community

Moderator: Jeff Johnson, television journalist and motivational speaker

Charmaine Mercer, Vice President of Education Policy, Joshua Young, student, Atlanta Technical College the Alliance for Excellent Education Enrico Scott, Junior, Morehouse College Gary McGaha, Interim President, Atlanta Metropolitan College

2:30pm - 3:40pm Panel #7 My Brother's Keeper: Leveraging Research & Community Resources to Support our Sons

Moderator David J. Johns (WHIEEAA)

Scott Roberts Marlyn Tillman J. Luke Wood Ronald Streets Damon Williams Sr. Campaign Mgr. Gwinnett SToPP/ Assistant Professor students Chief Ed. & Youth Dev. Officer Advancement Project Dignity in Schools San Diego State University youth leader Boys and Girls Club of America

Panel #8 3:45pm - 5:00pm Empowering Parents, Guardians and Caring Adults to Support African American Educational Excellence Moderator: Jeff Johnson, television journalist and motivational speaker

Otha Thornton, President National Parent Teacher Association David Banks, Founder and CEO, Eagle Academy

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•nqs MOREHOUSE MAN RESHAPES ‘SLAVERY TREND' IN ‘THE RETRIEVAL’ “The Retrieval” follows Will, who is in his performance of Nate. ferred to him by Nate. His name is, MORIBA CUMMINGS the care of his bitter and noncha­ "My research was reading furthermore, symbolic in the scheme ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR lant uncle, who works under the W.E.B. DuBois' The Souls of Black of the story, prompting a pondering [email protected] control of a white bounty hunter (Bill Folk’; Ida B. Wells-Barnett's Georgia of thought and wonder in the audi­ Oberset Jr.). The pair’s next assign­ Lynch Law; and William Styron's The ence. The now seemingly over­ ment is to retrieve Nate, a freed Confessions of Nat Turner,” Scott “Will’s name is very philo­ man living in the North. said. “All of these histories gave me done paradigm of slavery-themed sophical,” Scott said. “[A play on] Set in 1864, the film, written insight to our country at the time.” films has taken the modem cinema “thy will be done." It leaves the and directed by Chris Eska, unno- Further expounding on his circuit by storm for the past few audience asking, “What will Will ticeably boasted limited resources, inspiration of DuBois' revered work, years with blockbuster hits like “Djan­ do?” Will he betray the father figure and fresh faces that resulted in an he recalled residing in W.E.B. DuBois go Unchained” and “ 12 Years A that he just met, or will he grow up Slave” making massive dents in the immensely impressive showcase of residence hall during his freshman raw undiscovered talent and artis­ year at Morehouse, where he ex­ and rebel? ... The film is really about box office. While these films have tic effect. That discerning potency pressed his distaste for the lack of Will!” undoubtedly made a magnanimous went as deep as the title choice, celebration that the civil rights activ­ While thankfully lacking the impact on the perception of the with another pairing of words set to ist received then and even in recent elaborate set, staging - and forced Black struggle in white supremacist be used as the project's title in the times. plot - of the Quentin Tarantino- Hollywood, many have criticized commencing stages of filming. This attention to scholarly directed "Django Unchained,” "The the works, especially the former, for “The film was initially called insight and the uncompromising Retrieval” represents an articulately satirizing and even ignorantly glam­ "September Morning,”” said Scott, a discovery of manhood are what executed insightful narrative refin­ orizing the institution of slavery. With member of the Morehouse College ultimately differ “The Retrieval” ing the lesser recognized struggles much of the Black community losing class of 2002. "I didn’t like the new from its slave-themed predecessors. of the Civil War into a fervent period hope, it ultimately took the help of name, “The Retrieval,” until I looked Though they are homogenous in drama, all created in an air of inge­ Tishuan Scott, a fellow Morehouse the word up in the dictionary. It outward theory and aesthetic, they nuity and visual magnificence. Man, to diverge from the quintes­ meant, "to regain." ... I wanted to vastly differ in their approaches to a Howard Thurman once said, sential image of slave hardships by reawaken within us a sense of who modern audience that is tired of the “Over the heads of her students, tackling an untouched angle in the we are.” "one trick pony” syndrome that has Morehouse holds a crown that new film “The Retrieval." Unabashedly passionate been applied to the on-screen slave she challenges them to grow tall That pristine perspective about the film and its inadvertent narrative for years. being the coming-of-age story of ability to educate the masses on Will's coming-of-age story, enough to wear.” Through his rivet­ a 13-year-old fatherless slave, Will slavery through an unorthodox lens instead of being barred by stagnan­ ing performance of Nate, one can (Ashton Sanders), who finds solace of gradual growth, Scott pulled from cy, is further induced when he learns assuredly declare that Tishuan Scott in Scott's character, Nate, in the a few of his favorite readings and to stand on his own two feet through is both vastly prepared and qualified midst of the United States Civil War. memories of Morehouse to enhance indirect lessons of manhood trans­ for this noble challenge. LET KELIS COOK with exclusive visuals for the first nearly four years after her divorce ed "Life is Good" (2012). FANON N BROWN single from the project titled "Jerk from Nas was finalized in May 2010, Not to be confused, Kelis also has ASSOCIATE A&E EDITOR Ribs." The track serves as an intro­ just a year following the birth of their remained busy since the split, hav­ [email protected] ductory dish preparing the palates son Knight. They met in 2002 and ing went on an international tour of her listeners for all the highly per­ dated for a brief period before get­ with Pop icon Robyn, as well as cussive, soul-funk flavors she incor­ ting engaged in 2004 and married in attending Le Cordon Bleu culinary One could imagine that after school and graduating as a Saucier. witnessing the demise of a fulfilling porates in the new music. "FOOD,” 2005. While together, Kelis delivered career and an amazing love life into which will be her seventh studio timeless cuts like the wifey anthem In October 2013, Kelis debuted perceived irrelevance and scorned album and was produced by TV On “Bossy” and the unforgettable "Milk­ her own sauce line “Feast” at the singlehood might prompt some ma­ The Radio producer extraordinaire shake” video in which her husband Las Vegas Food and Wine Festival. jor personal rejuvenation thereafter. David Sitek, is largely a representa­ co-starred. Their divorce came as a Earlier this year, Kelis announced a For Grammy-nominated singer-song- tion of where Kelis has found herself shock to the public and was widely cooking TV special “Saucy & Sweet” writer Kelis, life after divorce from the in life at this point: in love with love, scrutinized, especially after a judge which aired on the Cooking Chan­ legendary rapper Nasir “Nas” Jones, chasing new dreams, and being a ruled that Jones be ordered to pay nel in February. She was also a guest indeed slowed down the artistic mommy. Kelis $55,000 per month in child and judge on Food Network’s “Top Chef provocateur, but only to allow her "This song is the cornerstone of my spousal support. However, since their Masters” and on E! Network’s “Fash­ time to regroup and return stronger album,” says an enthusiastic Kelis in divorce, Nas has still been working ion Police.” than ever. a clip of behind-the- scenes foot­ nonstop helping other upcoming Ready to let the world know that life Just a month before the release of age for the video. "So, I wanted the artists cultivate their talents with pro­ is good for her too, "Rumble" is the her new independent EP, "FOOD" video to look like my life, my love — duction and features, and released second single slated to be released (2014), the “bossy” mom herself has back to the beginning.” two of his own studio albums, includ­ from the project later this month. finally nourished ever-patient fans This career re-incarnation comes ing the recently Grammy-nominat- “FOOD" is out April 22 on Ninja Tune. ART & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 YA PAPIY J.LO’S FUTILE ATTEMPT AT MALE 'OBJECTIFICATION' MORIBA CUMMINGS I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR I [email protected]

Jennifer Lopez, “Jenny from the block," J.Lo - tive men are basically and randomly placed whatever you call her, there Is no denying that In each scene just standing there, In all of their the latin powerhouse is nothing short of an sun-kissed glory, rubbing themselves while the . entertainment phenomenon. With six No. 1 ladles look In pleasure. Successful Implementa­ singles under her belt, a respected reputa­ tion of eye candy: 1. Objectification of men: 0. tion as a top tier entertainer, and a well As the video progresses, and amongst endowed stint as a judge on “Ameri­ the sporadic placements of beauty shots of can Idol,” nothing but the best Is the video queen herself, It all begins to look expected from the Bronx na­ like a swim suit segment from a male pageant; tive. Therefore, when Lopez nothing blatantly objectifying In essence, but described the treatment of certainly aesthetically and muscle glorifying. the newest visual for her Therefore, when the entire scheme of things Is latest catchy single, “I Luh measured, the men ultimately end up being Ya Papl” as one of male the stars of the video, while Lopez looks on In objectification, many awe, taking on what seems like the role of an eyebrows were raised In extra In her own video. Misconstrued notion of curiosity. Unfortunately, glorifying the male physique vs. objectification: the goal was not met with 1. Actual objectification of men: 0. clarity, as the concept While all of the aforementioned points was halfway executed minutely add to the demise of the video’s with less focus put on “male Intended premise, the epic failure Is Introduced objectification" and more on during French Montana’s performance. As "male fetlshlzatlon.” the rapper Is spitting his 16 bars - or less - fully In the opening scene of the dressed, Lopez, while undeniably stunning, struts music video, Lopez, sitting with around him In short shorts. Of course, though It a couple of her girlfriends, tosses defeats the purpose of “male objectification,” Ideas around of what the video's It Is expected, as she has cultivated a sexy Im­ concept should be. Random age throughout the years. proposals of a zoo theme The real contradiction arises when two and a carnival setting backup dancers appear behind Montana, are mentioned before acting as mere decorations for his rap, thrust­ one of the ladles says, ing, twerklng, and grinding while dressed In “Why do men always skin-tight animal-print bra-top and leggings sets. objectify the women They do not play any specific role In the video, In every single video?” and do not show off any particular Impressive and then continuing, dance skills; actually, you barely even see their “Why can’t we for once faces, confirming that their presence Is to fulfill objectify the men?” Then, J.Lo drifts Into the spacey role of the “video vixen," ultimately “male objectivity/wash­ flipping the script on Lopez's attempt to flip the board ab wonderland” script herself. Ultimate fall at proposed con­ and things just got weird. cept: 1. Objectification of men: 0. While the deliberately There Is no doubt that the video Is visu­ yet cleverly executed ally stunning and Lopez looks jarringly younger remixed looks of J.Los than half of her less experienced female past In the video is counterparts In the Industry. However, given a nice touch, the the direction that was articulated In the video's Initial message of commencement, viewers can’t help but be the video Is lost. confused by the lack of thoroughness em­ The confusion Is ployed In its execution. If thought out carefully, met when these this could have been a clever and potentially expectantly game-changing plot. For now, though, all we visually attrac­ can do Is fantasize of what could’ve been. SPORTS 16 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 MAD MARCH Florida Gulf Coast advance to iting from selecting a spotless investor Warren Buffett offering KRISTOPHER COLLEY the Sweet 16 and Wichita State bracket. 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From classrooms, office Buffett as well. happened this year, seems to nament began, there were no conference rooms, Las Vegas never get old. perfect brackets remaining of There will be many heart­ betting floors, water coolers, and The tournament has given the 11 million entered on ESPN. breaks and triumphs over the college dorms, people spent everyone darling heroes like Eric According to USA Today, one next month, as well as moments countless hours trying to show Maynor from VCU, Bryce Drew would have a better chance of and experiences no one can why they're the most knowl­ from Valparaiso, Davidson’s Ste­ hitting four holes-in-one in the predict. Continue to expect the edgeable when it comes to phen Curry, and Duke's Christian same round of golf than select­ unexpected and hope for that March Madness. 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This hope wins and gut-churning losses, ple, last year saw Cinderella covering the spreads and prof­ has culminated with billionaire continue to enjoy the madness. INCONSISTENCY AND LACK OF DEPTH DERAIL MAROON TIGERS Maroon Tigers held a lead late looked more like a scrimmage performance turned in by Jor­ AARON CHILDS STAFF WRITER into the game, but lost it after than a meaningful matchup on dan Tarver, who is also the start­ [email protected] a Kentucky State grand slam the diamond. ing quarterback for the football shifted the momentum en route It was glaring to all in at­ team. The sophomore from The Morehouse Maroon to a 9-6 Thoroughbred victory. tendance that Morehouse simply Lithonia, GA, got Morehouse on Tigers baseball team started The win was Kentucky State's didn’t have the pitching depth the scoreboard in the second off well in last weekend’s three- third of the season. Both of the needed to combat their oppo­ inning with a solo home run and game home series against Ken­ first encounters against the Thor­ nents. The Maroon Tigers used tucky State University but ended oughbreds were hard fought, seven pitchers by the game's pitched two innings, surrendering up feeling miserable after losing competitive games. Unfortunate­ conclusion, compared to the only one run. The home run pre­ the last two games. ly, the same could not be said for four that were used by KSU. At vented Morehouse from falling With Morehouse com­ the third meeting. times, Morehouse head coach victim to the 10-run mercy rule. ing off an intense 17-16 loss in In Sunday's rubber game Robert Mitchell was even forced As the year progresses, Birmingham, Ala., against SIAC matchup, Morehouse suffered to use position players to fill in pitching will surely be a focal conference foe Miles College, a disheartening blowout loss on the mound in an attempt to point for the team. With the series the series got off to a good start to KSU. After the first inning, the sever the blow. A lack of consist­ loss, Morehouse's overall season as the home crowd at Perkerson scoreboard read 9-0 for KSU and ency and stability from More­ record is 7-19. Looking forward Park was treated to a 5-3 More­ the energy from the Maroon house pitchers has been a prob­ in the schedule, Morehouse will house victory, their seventh of Tigers was deflated. Morehouse lem for the team this season and the season. was able to muster only two runs last. face Albany State University in In the second contest of against KSU pitchers, bringing If there was a bright spot three games at home next week­ the Saturday doubleheader, the the final tally to 24-2. The game for the Maroon Tigers, it was the end.