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VOLUME XLVIII , ISSUE IV MARCH 16,2012 My President is Black Rabiah Elisa Forum Editor

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Clark Atlanta’s Student Center pleads that we do not let politicians The Cosby Show. advocate for the Obama Admin­ was flooded with AUC Students on pass laws and policies that subsi­ Ms. Pulliam stressed that this istration as well as his family and February 21st at 5:30 to rally to­ dize our own oppression. country has been built on the his person. Toward the end of her gether in support of re-election for Though Dyson was humorous, blood, sweat and tears of our an­ speech, Monae had everyone in Barack Obama. The HBCU Obama slightly informal and incorporated cestors. “So many of us have gotten the room stand up and put our Student Summit was put together a great deal of colloquialism in his so comfortable and say ‘oh this is right fist in the air, a powerful act by the Democratic National Com­ speech, his message was very clear how it is’ but do you know how it of black pride, and promise that we mittee in hopes of raising aware­ and well-received all the same: Our got there? Do you know how many will do everything in our power to ness, advocacy, student volunteers ancestors were lynched, beaten, people had to die?” Ms. Pulliam spread the word to “vote vote vote.” and voter registration. The DNC brutalized, barricaded, raped, pil­ remarks that it was the people that Travis Randall, the final speaker, wants to get the AUC excited to laged, and stripped of all rights to were our age who were the corner­ is a senior political science major vote and engaged in the Obama simply step on the grounds of the stone of the fight for civil rights. at Morehouse, and SGA President. Administration efforts to see that voting polls and we have the nerve “Understand you power,” Ms. Pul­ Declared that we need to be “mak­ Obama is re-elected for his second to stay silenced and not exercise liam urged. ing the commitment to stop the term. our right to vote. She also commented that “The Republican party from rolling back SGA President of Clark Atlanta Spelman’s SGA President, Taylor same way you pass the word about the progress of this nation.” University was the first speaker. Allen, opened by telling a captivat­ Beer Bash, you need to pass on What I love most is that we are She introduced her fellow sorer ing personal story regarding her the word to VOTE with the same no longer trying to mull over As the NBA is noosing black and CAU Alum, Kimberly Mar­ interaction with a homeless man. vigor.” Obama’s identity as a black man to athletes many wonder: is it re­ cus, who for the past four months The nucleus of it being, “Can Janelle Monae’s entourage Nate avoid the shallow discrepancy of supporting him because he’s black. ally worth it? has been working as the director YOU sacrifice any more?” Taylor Wonder and Chuck Lightening of African-American outreach in stressed the importance of reg­ mad a statement right after Pul­ Yes, he is black and yes, I will PG3 various communities nation-wide istering to vote, and then taking liam about the importance of vote for him because he is black for the DNC. In her speech, Ms. the steps to actually vote in the voting and not being complacent. amongst numerous other reasons. Marcus noted that the President elections. While referencing Dr. They shared a story about how People cannot possibly convince us doubled numbers for Pell Grants Dyson’s speech, Taylor accidently democrats are trying to create an to not vote for him because we are for an additional 200, 000 students referred to Dr. Dyson as “Mr.” economy that is built to last, em­ black, can they? I am proud to be and as of 2008, 46% of African- Dyson one too many times- an phasizing the importance of voting an African-American and proud American students receive Pell innocent but remarkable mistake. and how we are “agents of change.” to see myself in the leader of the Grants, more so than any other Taylor introduced Keisha Knight They introduce Janelle Monae who free world, in a powerful intel­ group. Over 40 states have raised Pulliam, Spelman Alum class of performed at the White House for lectual, excellent orator, outstand­ their education standards- teacher 2001, better known as Rudy from President Obama and is a strong ing crisis manager and a morally training since Obama was deemed strong President. As Ms. Marcus presidency as well. said, “African Americans for As Ms. Marcus shouts out the Obama.” Obama is a representa­ name of each school in the AUC, tive for something far greater than the crowd was moved by the America. He is a challenge and a presence of representatives from symbol of resistance to the self-ful­ Morris Brown whom has recently filling destiny of entrapment many just recovered from a troublesome African-Americans are forced or period of lack of accreditation. retreat in to. He may not have grew The debatable subject of light Everyone was glad to have them up exposed to or enabling drug abuse or on a street with boarded skin versus dark skin surfaces back and active in such an impor­ tant event. America up houses or without stable educa­ in another Forum...again. Dr. Dyson of Georgetown for Barack tion, parenting or financial income. PG3 University gave a riveting speech He may not have struggled in the exposing some of the hypocrisy same ways many blacks struggle within the United States regard­ Obama that drive us to abandon or dreams ing the misuse of our tax money 2012 and our futures but he is undoubt­ //isii/c tke and the abuse of other means of edly a clear indication of being able financial support.. “Thank God we to avert the too long perpetuated Spotlight have a leader who..” was a phrase myth of race being a factor of our Dyson reiterated. He thanked worth and worthiness. God that a leader such as Obama On November 6th, peel your­ Campus Life...... 2\ is in the White House to clear self from your couch, turn off Forum...... 3 such problems from the thread your music and television, remove of Americas stitching. Dr. Dyson yourself from your house or dorm, News...... 4j also stated “don’t think its because get off Twitter and Facebook and Fashion and Beauty...... 5; you cute and colored you do what VOTE VOTE VOTE. If you are not you do.. .now y’all are in the mall registered to vote, get in contact Arts and Entertainment.....6 i chillin, watching television, doing with our SGA President, Anita everything but what you need to be Photos Courtesy of thyblackman.com, minorityrecruitonline.com, mcecenter.com, Foster or go to democrats.org or doing.. .they want you tripped out, qfsusa.com and jbhe.com rockthevote.com. tricked out, marginalized.” Dyson

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Career Wise Sierra Stokes Campus Life Writer Spelman College only produces lawyers, want to be teacher?” It baffles me every time or not my fellow Spelman sisters even know opportunities I have been given through doctors and/ or teachers... true or false? The I am asked this question, because it makes the professional choices they have. Know­ living in Atlanta. I have always had an inter­ answer to this question is definitely false. To me realize how ignorant many are to the ing that the employment field is full of a vast est in people, running events, making sure believe that students are limited to only a few employment opportunities that come with amount of professions should be a given to people are satisfied when it comes to events professions is a ridiculous myth, consider­ various majors and minors. When I give the Spelman women, but is that known? No lon­ and just in making sure I put my all into any ing the vivaciousness of all of the ladies at reply that I do not plan on being a teacher, ger are people being limited to typical nine event I work.” Spelman. As the institution known for “free- but instead a journalist, I am greeted with to five jobs, not to say anything is wrong if Ebanks and Mazyck are just two examples thinking women,” the fact that people believe astonishing faces, as if that choice in a career that is your preference, but let it be known of students pursuing alternative careers. It that the number one HBCU only has gradu­ never came to their mind at all. that 2012 is full of endless possibilities. is important for all students to remember ates who enter a few professions is ludicrous. This lack of knowledge towards various Take it from fellow English major and Writ­ that in order to be successful in a profession, Being an English major and Writing minor career options began to make me question ing minor Alex Ebanks, Ebanks immedi­ they must have a love for that career. Taking myself, I often get the question, “Oh, so you whether ately immersed herself in the Public Rela­ the time to truly think about what you want O<»><>O<>O<>O<><><><><>«>OO<><>><><<><><><><>oo<><>o<><><>o<><><><>o<><><>o<>oo<><-<><>>^^ eman Danielle King being a person Qthers look to for answers, « Janet Akayenzi Raquel Kin^** and/or may want to follow. Being a leader Amanda Alexander Stéphanie Lee,_ J Í means Dreaifting big for yourself! Knowing From Spelmanites to You.” Victoria Apenteng Fasmine Levitt who you.areJfKnowing what you can and Stephanie Deltor Contributing Writer Sascha Betts Mteftelle LeyHx^ cannot Mo ¡^Figuring out what you want to Nijah Burris BrobkeTylafîiït Ho! jfft means having a since of purpose and How many times have pro­ college. Stephanie Deltor, respect to Spelman’s special Amanda Carrington Kinnari Matheson direction. As you grow more certain of your spective students and in­ a junior Psychology Major traditions and regulations, Kayla Conti Kendra Meih.^ I 9 purpqse and talents, you will learn to rely on coming students so eagerly and Creative Writing minor the book would not tell Inez Daniels Yanesia Norris your own passion and abilities. and specifically questioned seeks to address this is­ all, but enough to be able Kelsey Darden Hadiya Sewer According to David Niven, noted psycholo­ you about the practices and sue. Her sophomore year, to guide students success­ Stephanie Deltor Anita Shears gist, social scientist and author of 100 Simple lifestyle of Spelman College? she developed an idea to fully throughout their years. Chaina Dobbins Darcy Sorinmade Secrets of Successful People, average people How many times did you publish a booklet for incom­ Stephanie ultimately plans Nicole Ezeude Terrisa Stewart entice you into being more like them by of­ find yourself wishing at the ing Spelmanites from the to distribute her booklets Deborwah Faulk Brinesha Taylor fering their acceptance and by leading you to end of the conversation you current and alumnae Spel­ to incoming freshman at Marcelle Grair, Jasmine Taylor believe that everyone else is more like them could have provided even man students that shared NSO in the upcoming years. Dominique Gratsy Assata Thompson than you! So, Spelmanites, there are plenty better answers for them to quotes about the college Today, her quotes will be Marj ani Hall Alana Tunstel of average people everywhere you go. Being help them in making their from our points of view. distributed within the pages Kelly Harper Margaret West average means sacrificing your goals, individ­ future choices? With the “From Spelmanites to You” the future Spelman planners. Daltonise Harvey Devin Williams uality and unique ideas. Dr. Bayse, professor incoming of new freshman would serve as a collection Stephanie quotes, “I would Gabrielle Horton Asia Womack of Chemistry/Biochemistry shared a famous every year at Spelman Col­ of quotes from different have wished to have some­ Chelsea Johnson Racheal Woods quote: “Never give up! If a task is going to be lege, there comes a desire students under a range of where or something I could done, never leave it ‘til it’s done. Be thy labor to know more about the topics interesting to incom­ referred to for help. Who You might be wondering about some of the great or small, do it well or not at all!” Spelman College experi­ ing students. The booklet best could help new Spel­ more prominent members of this prestigious Spelmanites, step beyond the average in ence. Freshman simply would address campus life, man students but those at organization. You won’t believe the company everything you do. Remember, you will one wanted to be comforted academics, extracurricular Spelman themselves?” She we keep. Members include Julian Bond - day be a graduate of Spelman College. There’s in knowing that they truly activates, and more paint­ looks forward to the planner Civil Rights Activist & Chairman of NAACP; not debating it— Spelmanites are Born to made the right decision in ing a personal picture of the project and hopes to leave William J. Clinton, 42nd US President; Bill Stand Out! selecting this illustrious Spelman experience. With her legacy after graduation. Cosby, entertainer; Archbishop Emeritus Spelman Stainability Internships Ruth Wangia Contributing Writer Did you know that shoe boxes that is most effective is reuse and greater AUC in its major events. that give us a platform to plan for dent, Spelman College, Opening and pizza boxes are recyclables?? recycling of materials. It costs less For instance, recycle mania man­ conservation such as research and Convocation Speech, August 30, Sustainable Spelman’s efforts to to dispose items through recycling. aged to collect more than 5 tons of internship opportunities will equip 2007. achieve climate neutrality calls for Making use of the recycle bins in recyclables for recycling according us to be better prepared and serve “The sustainability theme continues collective action from every Spel­ our residence halls and Separat­ to Michelle Cheatham, Facilities as advocates for environmental to be important as we continue our manite. Our collective efforts start ing plastic/water bottles and paper Management. justice. work as signatories to the American by reducing our ecological foot­ from other garbage are two simple The little steps that we take daily To sum it up, lets pause and reflect College and University Presidents’ prints through efforts that conserve things that we can embrace to start will help us fully realize a green on Climate Commitment.... and we energy, minimize waste, reduce the living green. campus. It is an attainable goal. Dr.Tatums words of wisdom- will continue that effort this year use of raw materials in all industrial Have you heard of Blue Cleaning United We Stand “A choice to change the world also as we look to reducing our carbon processes, and of course practice in most facilities at Spelman? This is Every Spelman student, faculty, means taking responsibility for the footprint and increasing our stew­ sustainability as a way of life. This is an environmentally friendly clean­ and staff member can contribute to ways each of us is always chang­ ardship of our natural resources... a noble cause! A Choice to change ing program that uses electrically a more sustainable Spelman. Here’s ing the world - and not always for each of us can make a difference in the World! activated water in place of chemi­ how you can help: the better - through our exces­ our effort to reduce our environ­ It all begins with you. To actualize cals. -Turnoff lights when not in use sive consumption of the world’s mental impact at the vision of the Sustainable Spel­ In an effort to inspire the Spel­ -Set your computer on sleep mode resources. Understanding our own Spelman.”- man initiative and have the GREEN man academic community to or hibernate to save energy environmental impact and seeking Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Presi­ world we want for future genera­ embrace green practices, Sustain­ -Turn off the tap when brushing to reduce it is a choice that all of us dent, Spelman College, Opening tions, we have to address our eco­ able Spelman initiatives have always your teeth can make every day. ” Convocation Speech, August 25, logical impact. One green initiative encouraged participation of the -Additionally, engaging in projects -Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Presi­ 2011.

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Ohio Shooting and its Relation to Bullying Jazmine Tillman Many are aware of the tragic Chardon High friends of the victims that King had threat­ school shooting, better known as the Ohio ened to fight him. Considering that Lane is shooting. The Ohio school shooting left a fairly small teenager, Lane’s violent explo­ three students dead, and several students and sion could very well have been brought about parents extremely distraught and disturbed. because of King’s alarming threats. It seems as if we hear about a tragic school What could be the cause for the increase in shooting every few years. One of the most the fatal shootings like these? After a tragic well-known American school shootings, be­ event like the Ohio shooting, background ing the Columbine shooting in Colorado, oc­ information concerning the victims and their curred in 1999. America has seen many addi­ relationships with the shooters comes out of tional fatal school shootings previously. There the “woodworks.” Although King’s supposed were nearly ten other fatal school shootings threats to Lane would serve as no excuse for prior to the infamous Columbine event. his violent behavior, they still could have However there has definitely been an increase arguably had something to do with Lane’s in the frequency of these tragic occasions. actions. No one can judge how someone Offen times, people forget that with else will handle being bullied no matter how @>7>?7!?7>7@7U?!>.@? every violent explosion, there are other un­ minor you may find the bullying to be. Bul­ derlying details that caused the event. Russell lying can be linked to many of these tragic King was one of the three victims that al­ occurrences like the Ohio shooting. What we leged shooter T.J. killed in the shooting. King as students can do to prevent situations from was also the boyfriend of Lane’s ex. A group exploding to this extent is to be very careful close to Lane’s ex-girlfriend believed Lane in how we interact with one another. Spelman ] purposely targeted King in his killing pur­ does not seem to have much of a problem suits. The group even went as far to claim that with bullying, but it is still important that Lane’s outburst may have had something to do we maintain our civil treatment towards one with the suspected threats King made to Lane. another because no one may never know how ; u@z?@z?(!?7Uz7@z7@z?!%d@$%&*7{z7Uz?!!?!>?@> .@?7!z7@z7!#?&#?&! .!??@>?!#%&##&*7.@zP7Uz7Uz77zP7Uz7@z?7>z7@z?7zP7>z?! Russell King had become irritated by Lane’s someone may react to even the most “minor” !>?7>7@>?@>?7!>?7!>?7@>??@>??@P77>77 continued display of interest in his girlfriend form of bullying. (Lane’s ex) and it has been stated by close O<»OC><><<><><>O<>>OO<><<>O<>O<><> Spring Forward! Kamron Taylor Ban* 'Writer Coming back from Spring start the new chapter of her graduating seniors complet­ Break is always exciting. life and embark on competi­ ing their college experience Here marks the revival of tion in the real world. Not this May. Many of our senior campus energy since the to mention, spring applica­ students have graduate start of the New Year. Of tions are out for those of us school plans and others have course, you’ll be enthusias­ interested in joining a cool jobs lined up. As they reflect tic about hearing from your new spring org, or for those on their journey thus far, friends about their spring of us in search of that perfect and younger students admire break escapades, and we all summer internship that will at all they’ve accomplished ^ and we also take the time to 482301313101303101013132010231013031233031 know campus life has its fair make the resume look on u"! ?!%?&!?'!?&! &!?"! &!#&##&*%&# share to offer the last half of point! You’ll probably see reflect on our goals an aspi­ the spring term! Things to a faction of fresh-women rations and what we hope to look forward to: The return looking to complete their accomplish by graduation. of Hump Wednesday, Spel- community service hours In all, it’s a great time of year Bound, Freshman Week and that they’ve hopefully already in the AUC. As the last leg the influx of anxious tour­ started, but probably never of classes quickly approaches ing families excited to see did. Soon they’ll be rejoic­ we should be savor every moment while it lasts and what freshman year holds ing about the completion of keep striving for the best for them in the fall. And still, their last few ADW classes! OO<><><>O<>OOO<><>O<><><><><><>C><><><><><><><>O<><>^<^^ one can’t forget the eager And of course, this term has through finals and end of the senior Spelmanite ready to been much anticipated by the Year exams- <>oo<>c^>X><><>><><>O0COO<>S<<^^ Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement: S.A.G.E. Freedom. Justice and Democracy for Arab 2012 STUDENT AFFAIRS GLOBAL EXPERIENCE (S.A.G.E) Countries Brittany Fennell Swatl« CNN Dialogues hosted “The tragedy that people in Syria and Also, Ahed A1 Hendi is a Arab ‘Spring’: A Path to De­ other countries must lose their nonconformist who fled from mocracy?” This event was held lives in order to fight for free­ his native country Syria four on Emory University’s campus dom, justice and democracy. years ago. Hendi says, “We don’t in partnership with the Na­ Likewise, Dalia Ziada the di­ have a homogenous society.” tional Center for Civil Human rector of the American Islamic As a result, people continue to Rights and The James Weldon Congress (AIC) Egypt Office fight for their lives every day in Johnson Institute for the Study spoke thoughtfully about Egypt. this country. People in Syria are of Race and Difference. Ziada believes that the people dying for freedom in order for The event was hosted by of Egypt are “looking for liberal future generations to live. It is CNN International correspon­ democracy” and “reshaping extremely powerful and selfless dent Hala Gorani. There were their history.” Moreover, people that men, women and children several different panelists who in Egypt desire for democracy sacrifice their lives, in order to openly expressed their opinions and civil rights for everyone in bring about heartfelt change, and views about the issues fac­ their country. both now and in the future. Lamees Dhaif, a Bahraini ing people in Syria. Addition­ Carrie Wickham is an as­ ' - : ally, this dialogue was intended sociate professor of political journalist in the Bahraini ' • Z' f to shed light on the conflict science at Emory University resistance campaign says, “We arising in Syria as well as Egypt, and an expert about politics are universal citizens [and] you Morocco and Libya. All of in Arab countries and in the should care about the people these countries desire equality Middle East. Wickham as­ who are far away from you.” As Application Deadline: Friday, March and democracy for their na­ serts that people in the United global citizens of the world it is tions and people. As a result, States should be mindful of the important to remain dedicated 23,2012 by 5:00 PM to fighting the unfortunate these nations are gaining global women and minorities facing Return applications to the Sisters Chapel WISDOM coverage of their united yearn­ unfair treatment at large in injustices that paralyze people Center ing for justice, peace and most countries like Syria. Wickham all across the globe from living importantly democracy. says, “Dictatorship does not their lives. They desire change. Bessie Strong Hall Room 100 Nic Robertson, a senior CNN dissolve overnight.” As a result, Until the people living in Arab 350 Spelman Lane, S. W. - Box 357 International correspondent people in Syria continue to feel countries gain democracy, they Atlanta, GA 30314 says, “It’s a shame that people great suffering and pain, in at­ will continue to fight for their 404.270.5729 phone individual rights and the rights have to lose their lives in order tempts to gain their civil liber­ 404.270.5689 fax to get media coverage.” It is a ties and rights. of others. 3

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LightSkin Versus DarkSkin... Again? SierraStokes for panel discussions. At these discussions, certi­ “I Like A Long Haired Thick Redbone” turned in a large fied people are invited to speak on relevant matters crowd as everyone gathered to discuss the all too common is­ and the audience is there to be receptive of what is sue that plagues black society. While note taking at the event, being taught. Unfortunately, this cannot be said for the continuous discussion of “light skin versus dark skin” be­ any panel discussions I have covered in the AUC. gan to marinate in my mind, causing me to grow concerned The mere thought of an audience member yelling with the state of my people. To think that in the AUC there out while someone is speaking on a panel is utterly are constant panel discussions about skin complexion when frightening to the host of these events at predomi­ we have so many more prevalent issues is disheartening... nantly white schools, but when it happens in the even frightening. AUC it causes laughter and further uproar. Politics, global warming, the state of Spelman are just a few Junior Class President Sheryl Means was another topics that seem worthy of discussion, but why are they hard­ attendee at the “I Like A Long Haired Thick Red ly talked about? Having an intelligent panel ponder problems Bone” panel discussion who expressed concerned that will ultimately impact this generation as well as genera­ about the event. tions to come lives are more important, but for some reason When asked her opinion of the overall affair Means there seems to be a stand still on dead matters. said, “I always have a problem with these AUC This is not to say that colorism should not be addressed, but panel discussions, because I feel like there is not a how often should it be done? Taking the time to replace the focus on what is going on and secondly there is no typical panel discussion with one that will elevate the mind is actual follow up. You talk about it, you talk about the goal. As Spelman women, it is unacceptable that we even it, you talk about it, but what is solved? People say continue to entertain such idiotic talk. The fact that a week they are coming in with an open mind, but are they later another panel discussion was held reiterating the same really ready to accept that change?” matter is redundant. In addition, selecting panelists who are able to iden­ Often times, we have panel discussions without professionals tify with the crowd and make sense of the discus­ in the particular field causing the validity of the argument to sion at hand is imperative. Photo Courtesy oflynndove.wordpress.com be questionable. The Panel discussions turn into screaming “I have a problem with the panelist that was strictly matches between the audience and the crowd and often times up there to entertain. Towards the end of the dis­ of The Crop.” Claiming this title means we should represent disrespect is being shown to those who volunteer to actually cussion, that is when he [Renaldo Nehemiah] really started to ourselves as the ladies we are, at all times, and the allowance of such behavior on our campus should never be tolerated. do the panels. focus on the issue, but that was only after he was called out by Being a native of North Carolina, I have been able to visit an audience member,” added Means. Furthermore, as educated women it is time to expand our great schools, such as Duke University and UNC Chapel hill, As Spelman women we like to consider ourselves “The Cream topics of relevancy to national and global issues. Valentines Day: WWtW AffWWMLBWAWW Margaret West “Margaret! Marrrrrrrrrr-ggggarettttttttttt! They wanna sing to grant reminder of being single. est love. But honestly, do we acknowledge how many people have a VALENTINE, and not a BOYFRIEND? Society prods you, come see! Go inside! It’s you!!” We all know what Valentine’s Day means at Spelman: An women into believing that on February 14, if you’re not being I was mortified. In the midst of my Valentine-less day, overloaded mail center full of girls brimming with excitement showered with gifts and affection, you’re lonely. More people ecstatic Spelman sisters summoned me into Alma Upshaw and angry sisters glaring at the exchange from parcel to pres­ are concerned about having someone to share their day with Dining Hall to be serenaded by some members of Morehouse ent. A spectrum of intensified emotions and their displays than having someone to share their life with, making for false College Glee Club in the most romantic way a woman would sounds like bliss for some and chaos tor others. Dates and want to be honored: In front of EVERYONE. As the men gifts are in a commercial exchange, dinners are had, and love displays of what everyone thinks they should have. When the crooned the knickers off of a roomful of ladies, I sat there in is expressed. Hours later, flowers are on their way to wilting right man comes along, love will always be in the air. confusion wondering why I was the target of this affection. and chocolates are gone. The mail center is back to normal, Self-love is the most important love. Regardless of our rela­ I had no Valentine, and the card given to me was from “my and romance is stale in the air. So if there is only a twenty- tionship status, we’ve got to understand not to covet someone Nigerian prince”. As the story materialized, my heart sank four hour span where love appears to be on crack, why do else’s blessing because there’s plenty more where they came and I realized this gesture was definitely for a Margaret, but women (single or committed) determine their self-worth by from. When a good man recognizes that you don’t do it for the men because they never notice (courtesy of Drake), he’ll not Margaret West. the measurements of gifts, texts, and I Love Yous? I’ve been To say the least, I felt alone. Even though I had a great guilty of it myself, as a woman who is confused why I’m know he’s pursuing a whole woman to compliment him and day, amazing friends and family who love me, I felt reduced single. But what I’ve done is realize that sometimes, the days not a half who needs completion. So next Valentine’s day, to my relationship/Valentine status. People told me I should following Valentine’s Day, cupid’s arrow returns to sender. don’t look for a Valentine. Pursue healthy love year round be grateful regardless of who the gift was intended for, but I Most of the time, we assume that the girl with the biggest instead of a quick fix for February 14. couldn’t help but feel as if the whole monstrosity was a fla­ teddy bear and the tallest Edible Arrangements has the great­ C NBA: Noosing Black Athletes Lexi Williams athlete due to white domination through coaches and highly- when he was stripped of his uniform and placed in elegant focused media attention on mistakes is seldom discussed. formal attire as the voice-over concludes “Aggression in its Although there is no question that Black male athletes benefit most elegant form”. Not only is his aggression being tamed, economically, many other people also benefit from the com­ but a closer look reveals that this make-over is done with modification of their talents. The male athlete subtly appears white hands. This commercial symbolizes the message that as the boy, who with training and structure by rules, can be the sports industry has been sending out, black athletes have made into a “proper” man. Since most of the coaches, own­ to be renovated. The term renovation not only signifies that ers, and even fans of the National Basketball association are these males are objects but also that there is a need to repair mostly white, black men are fastened with the belt of white their behavioral impotence. standards. This not only forces them to answer and their In order to ensure that Black athletes are subjugated, the white superiors but it also limits them as a result. Since the law and the media work to makes example of Black ath­ NBA consist mostly of black players there is an underlying as­ letes who do not follow the rules. Although there have been sumption that they have come from bad neighborhoods and incidents with athletes from an array of ethnic backgrounds, lack father figures which shapes their behavior. there seems to be a highly disproportionate level of Black In an article from ABC news called “Why So Many NBA athletes in trouble with the law in the media even for many Players Get in Trouble”, it states “Many of today’s NBA stars would consider minor offenses. However, although athletes came from urban America, where basketball is seen as an may have economic advantages, they still cannot escape their inexpensive ticket to fame and fortune. In some cities, the place in society it seems. Even when Black athletes do things image of streetwise “gangsters” is celebrated and emulated. that seem minor, there are major consequences that they have And that can carry over into young adulthood” (Redeker). to face. When Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons was con­ victed of dog fighting not only did he face consequence with For many young African American boys, the sports This shows that there is an idea that black people want to be the law but even his career suffered and he was released as industry represents the dream of being acknowledged and gangsters and of course in a white middle class world, where quarterback. Being that he was seen as the leader of his team, having it all which is a model of social mobility. Black boys their NBA players dare to step into, that is unacceptable and it seems that by punishing him so severely, it was a message look up to black athletes and strive to be them. The National has to be erased. This explains some of the reason Allen Iver­ that put Black athletes in their place. Hopefully in due time Basketball association has especially become an avenue that son was labeled as a bad boy. His cornrolls and connection black athletes will gain the respect they deserve and help to has become an inspiration for young black boys because with his old friends made opposed the alteration which made make a difference in the community so we can ensure our of the number of blacks that are apart of it. This makes the him unruly. The need for discipline of these Black players black men and boys aren’t reliving the horror of the noose. dream of becoming a sports superstar even more attainable. arises because they need to know how to leave their culture What people don’t know is that the NBA still models a struc­ off of the stadium floors. For this reason coaches take ture where black men are meant to be dominated. The noose on the “father roles” and unavoidably reenact the race which was used to kill black men is now a symbol that our script where Black males are subjected to white con­ progression has still been masked by systems which work to trol. NBA practices constantly show that the Black undermine the acheivements of blacks. boys need the help of white authoritative figures to No one seems to be asking questions like why was Allen transform into better men. Although this is apparent Iversion considered such a bad boy? Is the dream of being an in the NBA because of the proportions of black players NBA star really everything that it seems? In many ways it is a to white coaches and authority, it is not only the NBA false reality being that the chances of becoming a sports pro­ that faces this problem. A recent Acura advertisement fessional are very slim and the repercussions of being a Black featuring a black NFL athlete reinforced this same idea 3

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Too Much of Bad Minaj Alysha Phanord Forum Writer “When I’m asser­ your question about clined to offer reason­ the concept was to tive I’m a bitch, but respect; generally ing for its decision, exorcise her alto Edito’i in Chief when a man is asser­ people don’t respect Minaj tweeted why it ego,Roman, has also Kirstin C. Evans tive, he’s ‘bossed up’. people who have to wouldn’t air, tweeting left her fans con­ No negative conten­ bring others down to ““Can’t premiere on fused. It has also Executive Editors tion being ‘bossed up’ get themselves to the a network b/c it’s im­ angered the Catholic Kelly Harper but lots of negative top. portant that my art is League. Many just contention being a In the offending not tampered with or don’t understand her Brittany Fennell bitch.” If you ever song, the phrase compromised prior to intent, other than to ECts &L Entertainment Edito’i watch Nicki Minaj’s “stupid hoe” is used you viewing it for the spark controversy and documentary “My approximately 37 1st time [sic].” increase publicity. Brittany Abrahams Time Now” on MTV, times. The use of This contro­ One person tweeting Eash ion &, (Beauty Edito’i you would’ve heard the term itself is versial song and the “Wished Kanye had her ranting about offensive, but what bad publicity that come and interrupted Chelsea Cardell the inequalities and happens to be more has been consis­ it [her performance]”. Eotum Edito’i double standards disturbing, is that the tently accompanying Another general that women face. It song is supposed to might actually prove consensus was that Rabiah Elisa was quite a shock be performed by one the old Hollywood tweeter thought Nicki Eayout Edito’i for me, to hear that of Nicki’s alter egos adage “There’s no Minaj was “trying to same Nicki release a “Roman Zolanski”, such thing as bad hard to act like Lady Keya Elie song entitled “Stupid a male persona that publicity” false. On Gaga”. If this is what dafestyle Edito’i Hoe”. How could that Nicki has adopted. YouTube the video Nicki Minaj has in same woman, who I find the alter ego has accumulated store for her fans Charmaine White asked, ““Is that wrong business itself dis­ over 29 million views when Pink Friday: Clews Edito’i for wanting more turbing, but does this (as of 2/14/12) but Roman Reloaded is for myself, wanting mean this how how it also has more released in April, than Faith Porter people to treat with a male is talking to than 370,000 dis­ I for one, do not want Photog’iaphy Edito’i respect?” release a a female? BET also likes (more than any part of it. song so demeaning refused to air the the 181,000 likes). Eric Ross to women. Well, I video on its network, Her Grammy per­ Public ¡delations Chai’i have an answer to while BET has de­ formance, where Briana Nneka Nwbobi

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