Bringing It Back Home

VOL. XXXI, No. 2 Atlanta, Georgia October, 1987 Bringing it Back Home

continued, it was evident denial of culture. She stated mulated knowledge. that Dr. Cole was not even though conscious and With great emphasis Dr. ignoring the fact that there unconscious efforts are made Cole said it is of importance were many reasons which to scorn African culture, that Black youth also teach prevented Black youth from African retentions are still and understand the two real being dedicated to their found in African American ities of our community. The community. Recognizing this culture and throughout the first realities are Black on she went even further by world. Many smiles were Black crime, teen pregnancy pointing out some of the prob seen and amens and uh-huhs and many other maladies lems that afflict not only the uttered as Dr. Cole presented which are slowly destroying Black youth of today but the examples and connections the Black community. But Black community as a whole. between the dance, music the second half of reality is a One of the major problems is and. food of Black American positive one, young Black the constant role changes to Africa. By pointing out the college students which could expected of youth from the strong influence Africa provide hope for the “falling” society. Young people are continues to have on Black Black community by sharing struggling in a competitive America it was proven that their expertise in their society which encourages the African heritage cannot various fields. them to be bicultural. be “resisted.” Because Black By accepting and praising Although it is positive for Americans are linked by a our African culture and young people to experience particular heritage and African heritage, we will different cultures, those common goal we should work then be able to appreciate by Kamela Heyward same young people are often together to make the positive other cultures. We would be On Thursday September After stating the theme, burdened with “which aspects of the heritage stronger by embracing the 10, 1987 Sisters Chapel she then launched full force community” they should flourish and reflect on painful African cosmology which quickly filled with curious into her message. One of the belong. This confusion is not parts as a reminder of how encourages “inclusion not young women. The energy in first points Dr. Cole shared only disruptive to the indi much more we have to accom exclusion” instead of the chapel was one of people with the extremely attentive vidual but it is tragic to the plish. At this point in the thinking ourselves better by sitting on the edge of their audience was that Black community and nation. An speech Dr. Cole said that we denying our heritage and seats, impatiently awaiting institutions’ ultimate goal of individual torn between two as young Black women, as a accepting the values of the the first Black female presi striving for excellence is different communities can tribute to our mothers and broader community. Dr. Cole dent of Spelman College to defeated unless the student not pledge total allegiance to grandmother who laid the then closed the message speak. When the time shares his or her acquired either one. foundation of striving for reciting a list of African prov arrived for Dr. Johnnetta B. knowledge with the Black Another problem deeply excellence, should return to erbs. The proverb that Cole to speak, the whole community. As the speech connected with the first, was “Our Community,” our accu- summed up the message so audience spontaneously (continued on p.3) jumped out of their seats to “receive the message” from the woman of the hour. Dr. Cole opened by sharing her thoughts on the first convo cation and what message she The Spelman Spotlight Introduces SAVANT would like to convey. She stated that after much uncer by M. Joette Harland tainty and ponderance over A new organization is the AUC. The organization thinking. After participating There will also be informal many topics, her close friend being established called intends to emphasize that in the program, it is the hope encounter groups in the provided her with an African SAVANT by the Atlanta thinking and reasoning are- of the organization that the center to exhange and share proverb, “Those who learn University Center Philos essential in the development outcome will be a more ideas, and engaging students must teach.” The inspira ophy society. It’s name was of the Black mind. The or learned person (or savant). in open campus conversa tional theme that resulted very appropriately chosen in ganization believes that There will be monthly tions of individual interest was “Our Communities.” Dr. accordance to its purpose. during the past twenty years forums on contemporary will also be strongly encour Cole’s goal was to leave the The purpose of SAVANT is to critical thinking in the Black issues where student ideas aged. For more information students so inspired that create an atmosphere of community has diminished will be discussed through on SAVANT, contact the pres they would find it essential to political, social, and religious and offers to challenge partic vocal presentation and publi ident of the organization, give back their talents to the awareness among the ipants in the organization to cations throughout the Thomas Dawson at 525- Black community. student-faculty population of re-establish critical Atlanta University Center. 6050. Page 2 • SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT October, 1987 The Spelman Spotlight welcomes Kai Jackson by Kori Scurlock Kai Jackson, a native learn that she will not be strating sisterhood in both Chicagoan, is studying here teaching this semester; hope positive and negative ways. I at Spelman for the 1987-88 fully I can take one of her think we as Black women are Editor’s school year. She is on classes next semester. too critical on one another. exhange from Sarah K.S.—Other than the fact K.S.—What has been one of Lawrence in Bronxville, New that Dr. Gayles will not be the hardest adjustments you Note York. teaching this semester has have had to make? K.S.—Sarah Lawrence has Spelman lived up to your K.J.—The restrictions. At Dear Fellow Spelmanites: thoughts, opinions, and approximately 800 students. expectation? Sarah Lawrence, there are During the past month, I suggestions. You are free to How many are Black? K.J.—Pretty much so, I no restrictions placed .on the have had many people express yourself through K.J.—Out of the 800 really had not heard too students. I will have to get approach me and ask, “Do I poetry, editorials, letters to students, 40 are Black, about much about Spelman. I just use to the cafeteria food. It is have to be an English major the editor, and other ideas 20 identify Black and about came here with an open too salty and unhealthy. to write for The Spotlight!” that you wish to contribute. 10 are active with the Black mind. K.S.—What do you like most “Is it too late to sign up to be We, the editors of The Spot organizations. K.S.—Did you enjoy about Spelman? on The Spotlight staff?,” and light are trying diligently to K.S.—What are your future freshman week? K.J.—Finally, I can learn “Am I just committed to make our newspaper the very plans? K.J.—I enjoyed freshman from a Black perspective. I writing articles for the news best that it can be. That K.J.—I am an English major week. I was most impressed also realize that I am paper?” The answer to all of means having it released and I would like to teach on a by Johnetta Cole and I am missing out on the social these questions is no. every month and addressing college level at a school like happy to be here at Spelman scene. I can tell now that it At The Spotlight, we accept issues that concern you. We Spelman—maybe Spelman. this year making history. will be hard for me to leave. anyone who has a sincere are very serious in our efforts interest in expressing them and we ask that all feel free K.S.—Why did you chose to K.S.—How do you feel about K.S.—What goals have you selves through the written to let us hear your voice. It study at Spelman? Spelman sisterhood? Has set for yourself this word. We are “The Voice of will make a difference. K.J.—I have studied some of everyone been friendly? semester? Black Womanhood” therefore Sincerely, Dr. Wade Gayles’ work—No K.J.—Everyone has been K.J.—I would like to write we want to hear your Julie Alexander Crystal Stair and I was pretty friendly, but I will for “The Spotlight” and take hoping to take some of her admit, I have witnessed as many courses in Black classes. I was disappointed to Spelman women demon Studies as possible.

“Faculty Spotlight:

Editor-in-chief Advertising Managers Barbara Brown” Kathleen Tait Stephenie Howard Associate Editor Dawn Lewis by Jaye M. Johnson up various programs, some of Stephen Childs. When asked Julie Alexander Reporters Under the leadership of a which include summer whether holding two posi Staff Toni L. Belin new president, Dr. Johnetta internships, job placements, tions is a tough job, she Jill Bryant Wände Dada Cole, faculty members and and enrollment in graduate replied, “Working goes Kamela Heyward Heather Hawes students are presently eval and professional schools. beyond just working from 9 to Thresa Leary Kamela Heyward uating and redefining the These and other programs 5.” These two positions are Alisa Purdue Jaye Johnson existing administration. In are available to students who both geared toward helping Kori Scurlock Dawn A. Mitchell making this transition are interested in gaining students. Mrs. Brown’s Kathryn Stanley Susan D. Mitchell students should be aware experience and working in primary responsibility is Roben Triplett Cheri L. Roberts that several changes have the job market. Mrs. Brown serving as advisor to Spel- Athena Williams Kori Scurlock been made in administrative encourages students to man’s Student Government Photo Editors Kimberly Walker positions. Some faculty inquire and take advantage Association. This includes Ivor Braden Dwayne Williams members have left, while of these various programs. giving advice to the SGA on Kelly Wilson Kelly Wilson others have added responsi (Note that priority is given to the various activities they bilities. One such faculty juniors and seniors in these have in action. She works “The Spelman Spotlight” is a monthly publication member who has taken on programs because they will toward achieving a balanced produced by and for the students of Spelman College. more duties is Barbara be entering post-graduate curriculum, which includes “The Spotlight” office is located in Manley College Brown. studies.) Mrs. Brown also both academic and extra Center, lower concourse of Spelman College. Mail Presently Mrs. Brown is works in conjunction with the curricular activities. Her should be addressed to Box 1239, Spelman College, Associate Director of the Atlanta University Center primary goal is in working Atlanta, Georgia, 30314, (404) 525-1743. Career Planning and Place Placement Office. Students with Dr. Cole and the entire ment Center. In this position from all of the AU schools are administration in planning Mrs. Brown works in setting able to receive career plan and creating a successful ning and job placement. This year. is an excellent program Barbara Brown challenges WHO SA9S NOTHING GOOP EVER HAPPENS ON A M0NPA9? which assists students in each student to help make post-graduate work and this a very productive year. studies. She feels that our old ties can In addition to serving as be strengthened with new Associate Director of the bonds if we all work together. Career Planning and Place Good luck to Dr. Cole, new ment Center, Mrs. Brown is and old administrators, and holding the position of Acting to you my Spelman sisters in Associate Dean of Student making this the best year Life, previously held by éve'r! October, 1987 SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT • Page 3 if Bringing It Home (continued from p.l) Halloween Happenings ment Association president, Angela Glaude then officially inducted Dr. Cole into the Spelman sisterhood. But it was clear that Dr. Cole had already grasped the intense emotional committment that Spelman sisterhood should entail. As the time ï1 1 approached to sing the Although many of us no inttnjs ÿ’ Spelman hymn sisters longer get excited when we go î.felrp beautifully was “Receiving a eagerly joined hands and into Walgreens and see Black new bracelet is no particular sang the words with true plastic caps, pictures of ■"W10 »p reason to ditch the old one.” conviction. The convocation orange jack-o-lanterns, and When the speech was ended but a line began on the masks with drops of blood S!fe, fi completed the audience once stage to hug and thank the painted on, the time is upon again jumped to their feet. woman who says she is truly us again-Halloween. Tradi »life® This time not spontaneously serious about the develop tional Christians do not cele but thoughtfully, slowly ment of “our community” and brate Halloween in the actual 1 can li accepting the challenge to Spelman women’s contribu sense of what it is, the cele accomplish goals and respon tions to it. bration of the dark or evil sibilities just presented to Thank you Dr. Cole and side and its characters. them. The Student Govern welcome. We celebrate the opportu M that it nity for receiving or giving icioltani candy and partying. Miff id On October 30, 1987, the Spelman Student Govern ment Association and External Affairs Board will help community children s in bla enjoy Halloween night by picking the children up and taking them around Spel- “Re-orient yourself with the man’s campus from dorm to dorm to collect candy. Delta Sigma Theta will provide the candy bags for the children Sisterhood of Spelman ” and the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority will have their annual “Genesis” party.

by Dawne A. Mitchell During the week of August cated you tenure at Spelman our Sisterhood. The following everyone else’s business. It is principles apply: Umoja about serious minded Black ::r 22nd through August 29th, to the essence of Spelman— Spelman College experienced excellence, sisterhood and (unity); Kujichogulia, (self- women preparing to chal ■; ;3if a major transition. The ulti scholarship. Freshman week determination); Nia, (pur lenge the world. It is Rhodes, mate changing of the guard was filled with the “notion” of pose); Ujima, (collective Truman, Marshall, Merrill, took place. While Dr. Cole sisterhood. Perhaps the term work): Ujamaa, (cooperative and Mortar Board Scholars. became our first Black is unfamiliar, then let me economics): and Imani, It is about future engineers, female president and Angela remind you. (having faith in our sister doctors, lawyers, analysts, Glaude became our Spelman Sisterhood, defined by hood). Like diamonds, we are politicians, historians and Student Government Associ Webster’s Dictionary states: precious, and rare. Like scientists. It is about Black ation president with “A New A number of women emeralds, we are trans women networking and Perspective,” the Class of belonging to one society. Well parent, yet embody strength. succeeding. Perhaps confu 1991 grew immensely. sisters, our definition Like pearls, we are delicate, sion has clouded the purpose Within Spelman we have extends far past this vague soft and full of beauty. We are of this prestigious realized there is an even interpretation. Our sister a sisterhood which bears institution. greater claim to fame. Not hood is more than an under love, peace, longsuffering, only are we a diverse group standing.It is a practical gentleness, meekness, good The benefits our our Sister of culturally stimulating, application. Yes, it began ness, and temperance. hood are apparent. If you your freshmen week when Sisters, we are—Dynamic, academically talented and have not realized them yet, spiritually enriching Black the upperclassmen opened Diverse and Determined! then I challenge you to re women but also we at their hearts to you, the Our rich history stretches arriving freshman class. It over a century, but the most orient yourself with the Spelman are nurtured with a p very unique and intimate continued throughout the ritual aspect of our Sister “purpose” of Spelman. The spirit. That spirit is SISTER week as you interacted with hood is LOVE! For better or sisterhood is yours, it is what HOOD. It is baffling as to Spelmanites in rap sessions, worse, sisterhood is about you make it. It was given to why that fact has become state rallies, teas, sleepovers LOVE. you with hopes that you almost obsolete with upper and casual home-girl would not disrespect it. The classmen. What causes the acquaintances. Don’t you Contrary to many actions, Essence of our Sisterhood is sudden forgetfulness of the remember feeling “Special?” sisterhood is not gossiping LOVE—take heed! I promise vows made your freshmen If you don’t remember, then hen parties, rude departure you, life at Spelman will be a week? Don’t you remember? you missed the sole purpose in convocation, groupies at brighter experience. As The vow to uphold the stan of freshmen orientation Morehouse or pot heads in stated in prophetic words of dards of this institution and week. I suggest you re-orient the parking lot,—nor is it the wise Africans, “Let your live by the motto, “Our Whole yourself, NOW! hanging out in Manley love come like the misty rain, School For Christ.” You dedi First let me tell you about College Center minding softly, but flooding the river.” i Page 4 • SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT October, 1987 Photo Opinion A Search For Identity

Does the sisterhood really exist here at Spelman? by Kimberly Walker Freshman: Valerie Tatum When I first began my parents were the only posi great deal of turmoil amidst “Yes, being a freshman the research into the different tive Black role models that that small group of minority warm welcome I received schools at which I could had any significant influence students. Fights often broke from my older sisters was spend my college years, I was on my life. I yearned to learn out due to jealousy, dishon overwhelming. It gave my faced with the dilemma of more about my people, what esty, or gossip. These experi other freshman sisters the deciding whether or not I it means to be Black, and to ences caused me to be motivation to think and act would spend those four years meet and study with other apprehensive of what I might as a true sister, A Spelman at a predominently white Black students with values find at Spelman. sister.” college or a predominently and goals similar to mine. On the day that I finally Black college. In considering Consequently, for these arrived at Spelman College, Sophomore: Brigitte this choice, there were reasons, I decided to attend my feelings were a melting Bailey several’key factors that influ a predominently Black pot of emotions. Overall, I “Yes we’re from different enced my decision. One of the institution. was overcome by the sensa parts of the country with the most important elements of tion of sisterhood that same aspirations. We depend that decision, was that I had As I read my letter of already existed amongst the on each other for inspiration attended a predominently acceptance from Spelman incoming freshmen. I was so that we can achieve in white institution during my College, I was immediately delighted to find that, as I society. elementary and secondary filled with feelings of pride, moved into my room, several school years. For the most joy, accomplishment, and of the students in the Junior: Sue Alston part, the quality of education excitement but I was also surrounding rooms came “I think it exists but I don’t was excellent, but, as a worried. Most of my experi over to introduce themselves. think it spreads throughout. minority, I felt that some ences with the Black I was also excited, as I began I’ve found it personally but aspects of my education had students that I came in to talk to each one individ I’ve also found the opposite, been neglected. contact with in secondary ually, to find that many of the some tension among the school were negative ones. young women had high aspi women here. But there are For example, in my English For this reason, I was unsure rations for themselves. more women networking and Social Studies courses, I whether or not I would fit in During that freshman week, than those working against came in contact with little or at Spelman. Most of the I attended a medley of each other. There was more no work created by or about Black girls I encountered in programs designed to make emphasis on it this year and Black Americans. Most of my secondary school were a the adjustment into college I think that’s positive research into the realms of misguided group who felt life an easy one. At each because it begins with the Black American society, both that their main objective in program, I learned some freshmen, they will carry the it’s past and present, was due life was to live out the stero- thing new about myself. By spirit of sisterhood on.” to my own initiative. Another types that currently exist the end of the week, I knew reason which greatly influ about Black Americans more about the importance of Senior: Margo Perkins enced my decision, was that today. For example, one in being an intelligent Black “Yes I think I have made throughout my years of every three of these students woman and the significance lasting bonds with many elementary and secondary dropped out of school during of the cultivation of Black beautiful sisters over these schooling, I had never had a the year because of teenage womanhood, than I had ever past three years. This has Black teacher. Therefore, my pregnancy. There was also, a known before. been a rare experience which I’m sure I will treasure even more in the years following graduation. ” Registration ’87

by Cheri L. Roberts Registration. After that however, was different. With yet to receive approval from assignments. Previously, office is that the procedures first, harrowing experience the exception of the financial their banks because the students signed up for work- are too time consuming, not with registration at Spelman aid station, practically all of financial aid office had not study during registration. thoroughly explained, and College, the word strikes fear the students I informally been able to process all of the This year, however, they had often repetitive. and loathing into the hearts polled found registration this applications during the to sign up after Labor Day, Nevertheless, on the whole, of many students. Last year, year a quicker and less summer. Apparently, this not when classes had already registration went rather well. after my first registration painful experience. only created problems for resumed. Some students We may never know whether experience, although I was students, but confusion were unprepared for this the seemingly more expe tired, hungry, and resem The financial aid line was within the student accounts change, and others resented dient procedure was a bling a wounded animal, I by far the longest and and cashier offices. Although having to wait once again in merciful reprieve or actual realized that I was one of the slowest, and once students students were permitted to long lines and suffer count procedural changes, but we lucky ones. I came to this had endured that wait, often register without their GSL all hope it becomes a perma less other delays. The general realization upon seeing the proper file or information checks, it was nevertheless nent addition to Spelman’s consensus was that this new sisters limping, hunched could not readily be located. disturbing for many stu new perspective. While we over, delirious, and com Much of the confusion this dents, to know that some procedure served only to must not raise our hopes too pletely disoriented after five year surrounded the Guar forms had yet to be further complicate the high, I for one am quite to six hours of long lines, anteed Student Loan (GSL) processed. process. In fact, the overall pleased to say that Registra schedule changes, and inter applications. Even students There was also disorder feeling among students who tion ’87 was a moderate minable delays. This year, who had applied early had regarding work-study must rely on the financial aid success. ' ■ > ■, October, 1987 SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT • Page 5 Man or Man-Made? by Heather Hawes what they really are. This Well, here in the AUC, to someone just because he or Look around you, in the A young man is in the process has been around for have money is to have power. she has a car is absurd. dorms, in the class room, at parking lot on a sunny a long time and it’s not about “Sally” just came back from Often, people who have the next party. You’ll see --"îiidît» Friday afternoon and notices to die. People, not only in the the summer vacation with a money flaunt it like a magic what I mean. ï!JWityi a pretty young lady. He Atlanta University Center, new Firebird. Last semester wand. They feel the need to Instead of looking for a -Kßbmfeii. immediately drives up to her but all over the world look for no one knew her or even impress others. Some feel mate with a car or money, try + a!Ì»a , and says “Hello, my name is mates who have that five spoke to her. But now since insecure about themselves or looking for a mate who has a **«peri< Oron.” She looks at him and letter word that can carry she has gotten a “ride,” people afraid of being alone. As a strong self image and with ta bei; thinks to herself, ‘This man them anywhere...MONEY! are trying to get to know her result, they try to make whom you can communicate. ■«¡Mtfcß is not attractive ’! He gets out Yep, everyone wants to be and be her friend. This themselves fit into a well- Try to impress yourself il of his 911 Porsche, pushes up around Washington, Lincoln, happens with men also. If a known crowd on campus. instead of being concerned ;i ì 'aalV his trifocal glasses, and Grant, and Jackson (just to guy has a car, usually Hey, don’t get me wrong. I with impressing others. You stands proudly in her face name a few). And how can someone will be willing to am not saying that I dislike have to be satisfied with who ctìtug* with bad breath. “My name is they be blamed; it can buy a date this person. Yes, it’s anyone who has money, nor and what you are. If you are Overall, Allison,” she says without car, serious clothes, expen hard to get around without am I trying to put anyone not happy with yourself, all tW laughing. He smiles with sive jewelry, lavish dinners “wheels,” but to become some down. But some people are the money in the Federal wei that* confidence and says, “I was and even a new body if there one’s friend or to date unconsciously materialistic. Reserve Bank will not make MKîbe^ wondering would you like to is enough of it. But why do you happy. Material posses es 1 tra^i see a movie with me some people become so enthralled sions are wonderful to have, ita, s [ii time?” Looking at the height with it? Ansel Adams: but remember, that’s just a. »trail of his 4 inch afro, Guess what they are, material BÎIlftS jeans, and Polo shirt, she possessions. '’ïîiïrà 1 agrees. Exhibition at What does this lady want? .ïi'itîffl - A Man or something man sì «nidi made? High Museum of Art ratte,; Our campuses have so tiaaspi? many women and men who wtlwi are just like Allison. They j'wlç>. look at material items aeàlev tft instead of taking people for ■ ."-'î, ■ ::e tofe ; A; iati s ~ Jokes ra Ay. Did you hear about the idiot .■ Ite that tried to blow up a bus? ipM He burned his lips on the Restaurant exhaust pipe. ■ria» Review ; ' t B!ìtH How can you pick Dolly by Wände Dada I Had titÉl Parton’s kids out in a crowd? Tired of going out to Lenox They’re the ones with stretch for a change of pace? Well, a marks around their mouths. welcome change is just < Producer to writer: I have around the corner—from Ga. some good news and some State that is. Ever heard of bad news. The good news is Little Five Points?!! Well, it’s that Paramount loved your a prescription for fun. script, practically ate it up. Located at Moreland and Euclid Avenues, it plays host Writer: What’s the bad news? to a little eateries, cute Producer: Paramount is my boutiques as well as a cocker spaniel. number of side attractions. A man enters a restaurant With the Inman Park Marta with a dog and says to the four blocks away, Little Five Points is quite accessible. entire crowd: My dog can talk by Toni L. Belin One of my favorite restau and for 5 dollars I’ll show all “Ansel Adams: Classic the High Museum of Art on Ansel Adams speaks about rants, in Little Five Points is of you. Someone in the crowd Images,” an exhibition of 75 September 30. The programs his long and prolific career as Fellini’s, a punk rock pizza gives the man $5 and the of the finest images produced include a gallery talk and a an artist, conversationist joint. Don’t let the punk rock and teacher, while visiting man turns to the dog and by Ansel Adams (1902- documentary on Adams. The title fool you though. The says, “What’s on top of a 1984), the renowned 20th- schedule is as follows: the locations of his most atmosphere is very relaxed favorite photographs. house? The dog replies “roof.” century American photogra Sunday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, and the pizza is the best in The crowd laughs and calls pher, will be on display at the Oct. 25, 2:00pm The High Museum of Art is the area. They offer all the the man and his dog a fraud. High Museum of Art through “Ansel Adams: Classic located at Peachtree and 16th toppings and for beer lovers, The man takes offense and January 24, 1988. Images; ” third floor gallery; Streets in the Robert W. you’ll find your favorite brew says for free he’ll prove that Known as the museum set, free with Museum admis Woodruff Arts Center. Hours at Fellini’s. his dog is genuine. He then the photographs were sion. Linda Boyte, program are Tuesday through proceeds to ask the dog The prices are reasonable. selected and printed by assistant in the Department Saturday, 10am to 5pm and “Who’s the greatest hitter of A Large Pizza 7.50 Adams in the last years of his of Education, presents a open until 9pm every all time in baseball? ” “Ruth,” Additional Toppings 1.00 life to represent the highest gallery talk on the exhibition Wednesday; Sunday, noon to replies the dog. Domestic Beer 1.50 quality of his work. of 75 of Ansel Adams’ finest 5pm; closed Mondays. By this time the crowd is Imported Beer 1.75 Mary Street Alinder, Ansel photographs. General admission is $3; $1 about ready to throw both of Soda .50-.70 Adams’ chief assistant and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:00pm and for students with IDs and them out when the dog turns Slices are available. curator of the exhibition Sunday, Nov. 22, 3:30pm senior citizens; free for chil to his master and asks, “Was The area also offers Ethio “Ansel Adams: Classic “Ansel Adams: Photogra dren under 12 and Museum it Hank Aaron?” pian, Italian, Mexican, Images,” opened a series of pher;” Hill auditorium; free members. For recorded infor Submitted by, health and junk food restau programs on the renowned with proof of Museum admis mation on all High Museum Gail Wells rants. Enjoy!!! American photographer at sion. In this film biography, programs call 892-HIGH. Page 6 • SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT October, 1987

The Spelman Spotlight Bottle Top Love Confused Bottle top love. trying to understand the Fizz of joy, incomprehensible presents... Dimensions Hip hop of happiness, trying to touch the intangible Bubble of my life, being drowned in my own Crystal of my heart, bizarre thoughts and Mr. Right Where are You? Question “Traditions” Cool liquid to quench my aspirations wondering thoughts. Can you make my jagged question—if a hand is A Southern metropolis with Bottle top love, seeking a greater love. edges smooth ? extended should i grab ? the Done fizzed, done fizzled, Confused question—if a tear falls will Southern hospitality of a Can you help me avoid rough done fuzzed out... trying to see the invisible there be a tissue? people with tradition in their spots and lonely times? question—ifi’m alone will i hearts. Roben Triplett trying to hear the inaudible Can you help me become a still hear laughter? acting strong, feeling, An effort to maintain rider of the night winds? question—can i count on insecure memories, you? Can you help me realize that re-enact reflections, about what? I don’t know. Black is beautiful? Roben Triplett and keep reality a dream. #1 Confused the sweltering heat trying to avoid the inevitable Can you put a sparkle in my Silent emotions. Monologues forced my skin to peel eye? in the night. trying to be me I can hear the cries of my and the cruel rays of the sun But who am I? Can you make love like SISTERHOOD past in another. turned my beautiful brown Sonya Brooks springtime? Not always obvious or Delusion. And loneliness. The skin Can you shatter all of my tradition of a people. seemingly evident... blond and I cried. fears and inadequacies? Found in a loving smile, a Keisha McClellan Clarence Anthony Can you give me the faith helping hand, and courage 1 need? a warm hug that says: Can you help make my I love you, not because you dreams realities? are It’s Over, Michael Can you walk on water? perfect or nearly so. Can V>u? but because you are my Black by Susan D. Mitchell chills every time I watched it. ruptcy? Why would a beau Sister— When I was twelve years How he could dance! My tiful Black man change his Can You ? PROUD, STRONG and old, he was my hero. Honest perceptions were not yet whole demeanor so irrevoc Can ^ou ? MOVING ON! to God, I loved him as a young elevated, and I didn’t notice ably that a girl who once girl who is on the threshold how silly the female looked, loved him with the innocent Kathryn Stanley No, I didn’t think so! of finding out what life is screaming and running to a love of a child could not, Mr. Right, where are you? really all about. He was so haunted house, not to a car cannot comprehend what cute, and his sweet voice or a bike like any intelligent exactly it is he is trying to be? Didn’t you know, he does not filled my heart with an inno person would. I mean, he was And so I sat, disillusioned, exist! “Cycles” cent love, and my head with Michael. He was “BAD.” yet still carrying a miniature Angela George puffy, pink daydreams. When And when his hair caught birthday cake candle-sized Why must things always I was, oh I suppose fourteen on fire, probably because of torch for Michael as I change? or fifteen, I truly believed all that stuff that made it watched his highly publi If things didn’t change that the girl he so mournfully slide around on his scalp—I cized video “Bad” on the tele you wouldn’t be the person called for in the lyrics of his still felt bad for him and vision. I tried to understand you are music was myself. I truly wanted to comfort him. what it was he was trying to or believed that his message tell all of the little girls who Even though his skin you won’t be the person you was mine, and only I could love him as I once did. I tried seemed to get whiter and are to become. satisfy his longing. We were to understand why his face Why can’t the past be built whiter, even though I kept Last night 1 closed my eyes soulmates. The only problem looked so disturbing. I tried upon hearing crazy stories about for a moment that faced me was making to ignore the creeps that kept instead of left behind? his wild animals, and his wax My body shook with a violent him aware of my existence. A running up my back and The past and its experiences dummies, I still loved him. tremor minor inconvenience in the neck every time I saw his are tools with which you are Even though a little voice My heart murmured like an face of true love. face, that caricature of the to mold a future that is that grew louder still, saying, engine Then, when I was sixteen, being I once loved. Yeah, he yours. “He’s losing it, Sue. Face it. Racing with thunder and things started to change. I can still dance, and his song Y>u have left nothing behind. He is losing IT,” rang inside lightening was “going with” my first has a certain funky beat, You have now only just begun boyfriend, and though I real my head when I saw him even if it is somewhat Last night I closed my eyes to realize ized Michael couldn’t take hanging around with Brooke generic. But the fire is gone, for a moment its meaning and the place of Peter, they both Sheilds, wearing dark shades the love affair has come to a A quiet storm took over me its value. nonetheless shared a and one glove, with that tragic, painful end. I cannot yet the wind embraced me You cannot distinguish common ground—my heart. “Webster” child in his arms be inspired by him any Arousing my sense of between And when he would sing, all like some kind of toy, I still longer. sensitivity past and the present the troubles in my young life remained faithful. Perhaps one day Michael Awakening areas that were or between seemed small, inconsequen But things change, people will remember all the little previously out of reach memories and experiences. tial. That angelic voice, so grow, people wake up. My love girls who love him so, who They all remain within your Last night I closed my eyes clear, so lilting—it cleansed started to become confused, look in the mirror and think heart, for a moment me. perplexed. Questions that their noses are too wide, to use when you may need This morning when I Even though he had stormed my brain. Why or their skin is too brown, or them. awakened to the hum drum changed his nose, and his would anyone want to buy the their hair is too kinky. Never become greedy— oftheA.M. hair always seemed to be remains of the Elephant Perhaps one day he will Never try to hoard them all. My mind backtracked sliding around against his Man? Why doesn’t he realize remember his people, his Appreciate them for the congratulating my conscience scalp, I still loved him. the money spent buying the community that he has moment My soul appreciating it all Even when “Thriller” came remains of a poor deformed forgotten as he winds down and you will never question out, I was still in awe, still soul that needs to rest in that road towards self- Close your eyes for a where they have gone under his magical spell that peace could enable Black hatred. Maybe then I can say moment. because he had woven so effortlessly institutions of higher the name Michael Jackson Tomika A.M. they will never have left. around my heart. I mean, the learning to never worry without simultaneously , DePriest Keisha McClellan video was live! It gave me about federal cuts or bank- feeling betrayed and sad. October, 1987 SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT • Page 7

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And we must holds open forums. The new fad in the Black commu community, we must ask one’s Blackness. The provide positive role models forums are devoted to contro nity in the form of blue ourselves two questions. To resulting message is a lack of for them to emulate. versial topics relative to contact lenses. This fad what extent, and what type self-pride within our commu If we are our peoples future students at the A.U.C., and appears to transcend the of damage may this do to our nity. Conversely, when whites then we must ask ourselves, Black people in general. No boundaries of class, and community? And, how does observe Black people wearing “Do we know where we are matter what the chosen topic certainly of good taste. It white society perceive this them we are not only sending going?” for the forum may have been, would be presumptuous as phenomena? Some may out the same negative invariably the discussions well as unfair and inaccurate answer minimal damage to messages, but we are also Employment turned to the question of to make a broad generaliza the first question, and who reinforcing their psuedo Opportunities Blacks trying to assimilate to tion about all Black people cares to the second. If your sense of superiority. Whites whites too closely. who wear blue contact lenses. answer was minimal damage have historically done this by The following is a listing of In the past, I could look on So we will approach this from to the first question, we need hailing individuals in their employment opportunities in with a certain detachment the backdoor by posing to re-examine the state of own race that possess blue- and around the Atlanta area. eyes and blond hair as the and smile inwardly at what I several questions. As a affairs of our nations Black Name: St. Peter Paul School perceived, and continue to people and as individuals we youth. We must examine the most desireable types within Hours: 3 to 6pm perceive, as an overzealous- must ask ourselves why we levels of crime, gang warfare, their race. It is not accidental Position: Teachers Aid that the traits that they hold Salary: $5.00/hr. pess on the part of some to be chose to wear blue contact and drug addition in our Requirements: No Requirements totally and unrealistically lenses. Do we consciously or communities. in highest esteem are those Contact: Teresa Wilburn separate in our Blackness. unconsciously desire to be The most obvious cause for traits that are genetically 2560 Tilson Rd. indigenous to their race. Decatur, Ga. 30032 Some of the most commonly white? On the surface, this these maladies is lack of Phone #: 241-3063 touched upon topics were question may appear to be money. However, upon closer As a people we must 9 to 12pm analyze the possible conse relaxed hair, hair additions, ludicrous. However, upon observation, a more subtle, Name: Sherwin Williams and even the use of make-up. closer observation it may invisible cause of our prob quences before we act. We are Hours: Made available when calling The pros and cons as well as prove to be an accurate lems is low self-esteem. Low responsible not only for Position: Manager Trainee ourselves as individuals, but Salary: $17,000 + bonus the social implications have assessment. More succinctly, self-esteem does not scream Requirements: Business/Econ. been debated with fervor and do we wish to possess traits its presence with visible also for ourselves as a race of major it appears that the majority that are exclusively white displays, but it can cause 2.75 GPA Willing to relocate of the student body has because we perceive them as devastating results. Contact: David Owenbis accepted the forementioned being superior? Or, are we When some Black youth 11 LaVista Perimeter as merely cosmetic just mindless drones that are observe other Blacks who Office Park, Suite 107 Tucker, Ga. 30085 slaves to the dictates of may be economically Phone #: 934-9070 fashion trends. fortunate wearing these Name: R.P.S Hours: 2am to 6am October Position: Deck Package Handler Salary: $7.00/hr. Requirements: UPS Operations, SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Loading Vans, etc. Contact: Tim Phone #: 624-3806 1 2 3 8 to lOam/Mon. thru Fri. Name: R.P.S. Hours: 6 to 11am Position: Quality Control Clerk Salary: $5.75/hr. (During Probation) then $6.00/hr. Requirements: Responsible for Rewrapping Packages, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Readdressing & any other exceptions. Contact: Dave Palock Reception with Phone #: 624-3806 Pres. Cole Name: R.P.S President’s Dining Hall Hours: 5 to 10pm 6:00-8:00p.m. Position: Dock Data Entry Clerk Salary: $5.75/hr. then $6.00/hr. Requirements: Must have 10 key by touch experience 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Contact: Dave Palock Xy English Week PHONE #: 624-3806 ;<< at Spelman ‘ Name: Decatur Recreation •a; Giles Old Library •; Department Giles Ground Floor Hours: 2:15 to 6:15 (20 hrs. wk) 7:00-9:00p.m. ■: Position: Recreation Leaders Salary: $5.50/hr. Phone #: 377-0494 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Name: AT&T Communications Hours: 5:45 to 11pm (M thru F) 10am to 5pm (Sat) Position: Telemarketing Rep. Spelman Women Salary: $5.41/hr. Talent Festival Requirements: Excellent telephone Sister’s Chapel voice 7:00-10:00p.m. Contact: Melany Allen Phone #: 873-8212 or 873-7067 30 31 Name: T.P.S. 25 Visitation of pastor 26 27 28 29 Hours: Made available when calling and choir Position: Appointment Setters, Sister's Chapel Researchers, Surveyors & 11:00 convocation Halloween Party for Fund Raiser Reception for pastor neighborhood kids Salary: $4.00/hr. to $10.00/hr. + and choir Manley Lower President’s Dining Hall commission 12:30 or immediately Concourse 6:00-9:00p.m. Requirements: Good telephone voice following services Phone #: 395-1855 (10am to 6pm)