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Morehouse College • Atlanta, GA February 29 - March 6, 2012 Volume LXXXVI, issue 12 Black History Month Edition Students Experience “A An Ode to Black History: Night in Harlem” The Talented Tenth Mentoring Program Tre’vell Anderson raising for the organization. tive said. “Knowing that they Campus News Editor The Jackson, Miss, native ini­ go back into their communi­ [email protected] tially got involved with the or­ ties during and post-college ganization because of his love makes this gratifying to know ome simply pay homage for community service. our efforts have not been in to all that is Black history. “I like what the organiza­ vain.” SOthers, like the mentors oftion stands for: those who are The Talented Tenth Men­ the Talented Tenth Mentoring educated, giving back to the toring Program is currently Program, make Black history community,” Gray comment­ at South Atlanta High School every week by furthering W. ed. “Through our actions, on Wednesday evenings every E. B. Dubois’ Talented Tenth we teach our students to give week. Once a mentor, each theory. back.” person is paired with a men­ “The Talented Tenth pro­ The aspect of developing tee. The mentee is then able gram embodies what Black relationships with a particu­ to learn from his or her men­ History Month should stand lar mentee, or set of mentees, tor and get insight on what for,” sophomore political sci­ is what sophomore Daniel it means to go to college and ence major Jarvis Gray said. White likes about the pro­ succeed. “It’s about celebrating our­ gram as well. “The program is enrich­ selves. We celebrate what we “I really enjoy going into ing for not only the mentors, are and what we can achieve underprivileged communi­ but the mentees as well,” Gray with our mentors with hopes ties, educating them, and said. “The mentees leave with they will pass it on.” ensuring that my particular more information than they Gray also serves as the di­ mentee receives knowledge,” rector of finances and fund­ White, a Nashville, Tenn. na­ See TALENTED, page 2 ► SUSTAINABILITY CO E R Jordon Nesmith habits have been known to re­ Associate Campus News Editor health and conditions of Afri­ verse illness. Fast food chains Tre’vell Anderson erature in general. that focuses on artistic ex­ jnesm it h 17 @ gmailLctw can-Americans. and corner carry-outs plague Campus News Editor “It’s all important,” Gleaves, pression, I felt like we needed Internally, there is an over­ our communities and rarely [email protected] who acted as the production’s to recognize and highlight Af­ n the United States, envi­ arching concern about the represent the healthiest din­ narrator, said. “It’s Black art. rican American art,” Bell said. ronmental concerns, pol­ distribution and consump­ ing options. 11T A Telcome, welcome, The Harlem Renaissance is “The Harlem Renaissance is a Ilution, recycling and green tion of food and its nutrition­ Restaurant chains, such V V welcome,” were not really recognized, so to do big part of what we classify as issues in general, like so many al values. Individuals in low- as McDonalds, play a role in the words that resounded in so, in this way, is a big issue. I art today.” other issues of major concern, income neighborhoods are causing environmental con­ Sale Hall Chapel as audience congratulate [Bell] on his ac­ Bell remembered the words are not equally inclusive in unable to give as much atten­ cerns as well as health con­ members filed into their seats. complishment.” of his resident director at the our society. Issues of envi­ tion to the nutritional value cerns. McDonald’s need for Adorned with photos of influ­ Perhaps one of the more time, Jeffrey Murphy, as an ronmental concern affect all of their foods given the lack cattle grazing space has heav­ ential members of the Harlem standout performances came initial inspiration for the pro­ people, but African-Ameri­ of suitable grocery stores and ily contributed to deforesta­ Renaissance, the stage was set from a first-time “A Night in duction. cans and individuals of lower the influx of fast food chains. tion is South America. for the experience that would Harlem” performer, Jamal “Think outside of the box,” socioeconomic status are not Many African-Americans These are environmental is­ soon ensue. It was official; it Thomas, a sophomore mu­ Murphy said. often taken into consideration are negligent about what they sues that concern everyone, was “A Night in Harlem.” sic major from Atlanta. Af­ So he did. The first year, the when resource shortages consume due to insufficient especially the Black commu­ The production’s focus was ter singing Billie Holliday’s event took place in the lobby have the potential to hit these knowledge about appropriate nity in many instances. It is on poetry this year, a slight “Strange Fruit,” the crowd of Purdue moving to Sale Hall groups the hardest. portion sizes and continuous very important that mem­ deviation from the content of roared in approval. in its second and now third While in an interview with advertisement of food items bers of the African-American the production in past years. In an interview prior to the year. one of Spelman College’s that are processed, low in nu­ community become more Performers featured in the Feb. 22 event, Bell reflected on Jireh Holder, a senior from Green-For-All Ambassadors, tritional value and high in ad­ aware and concerned about production included Miss the humble beginnings of “A Memphis, TN, directed “A senior International Studies ditives and artificial coloring the products we use and the Maroon and White Lauren Night in Harlem.” Night in Harlem” with cho­ major Saché Jones brought to toward African-Americans. presence of certain businesses Wicker, First Attendant Ash­ For the past three years, as a reography done by Dwight my attention the internal and “I don’t think we do enough within our neighborhoods. ley Calloway, Second Atten­ resident advisor (RA) of Wi­ Holt, a senior business major external concerns that plague in our community,” Jones In remembrance of Black dant Jessica Williams as well ley A. Purdue Hall, Bell, a se­ from Nashville, Tenn. our communities. said, “to mitigate the effects of History Month, I encourage as the writer and producer nior English major from Ma­ “A Night in Harlem” was Externally, low income externalized pollution i.e. tox­ everyone to take deeper pride himself, Quinterrence Bell. con, has hosted this annual sponsored by the Morehouse neighborhoods, which in ic waste, landfills, and carbon in their neighborhoods and In response to the focus production shedding light on Office of Housing and Resi­ many cases are heavily popu­ emissions through food and communities by contributing on poetry, Jordan Gleaves, the literature and lived experi­ dential Life and the Harlem lated by minorities, especially nutrition.” to more sustainable efforts a freshman sociology major ences of people from the Har­ Renaissance course of the African-Americans, have A lot of our health issues and creating change by con­ from Evans, Georgia offered lem Renaissance. 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Nicolas B. Aziz ’12 The Role of Women in Morehouse History Editor-in-Chief nickbaziz@yahoo. com Lauren Morton cally black college for men? the history and present-day house College. Dr. Anne W. Dear Ole’ Morehouse cannot Staff Writer Let’s first examine the term picture of Morehouse Col­ Watts currently serves as the go unseen nor unappreci­ MANAGEMENT lmorton 1 @scmail.spelman. “Mother Morehouse.” Female lege? Besides the popular Vice President for Academic ated. For without them, the Lance Dixon ’12 edu personification is a frequent Miss Maroon and White and Affairs, and previously served college may be a very differ­ Managing Editor occurrence in both literature Court, women have been vir­ the college in a different ca­ ent place. The quote, “Behind ldixon2012@gmail. com Jeffery Taylor II T2 t the nations premiere and general nomenclature, as tually absent from the More­ pacity as an English professor. every great man stands a great Chief Layout Editor institution for African is the case with Morehouse house College scene, with the Pia M. Forbes is the Execu­ woman” is in dire need of a [email protected] AAmerican men, the only oneCollege. The attributes associ­ exception of a few. Female tive Communications Writer repair. It should be remade to Ahmad Barber T3 of its kind, very little thought ated with a female, the idea of professors and faculty mem­ at Morehouse, and President say, “Beside every great man Photography Editor is given to the role of women her being a soft and delicate bers are sprinkled throughout Franklin’s executive assistant. stands a great woman,” be­ ahmad. barber@gmail. com Jourdan Shepard T2 in the history of the illustrious nurturer while cradling her the campus, but their male Jacqueline L. Jackson can be cause in the end, the interde­ Chief Copy Editor institution. With all ten presi­ young Black men is that of counterparts greatly outnum­ found in the Financial Aid pendence of both genders is jourdancshepard@gmail. com dents of Morehouse College Mother Morehouse. ber them. department helping students the only key to improvement Charlie Williams IV T 2 being men, we must ponder, In critically examining and Despite the apparent gen­ secure funds to finance their in our communities, families Associate Copy Editor what has the role of women internalizing this attribution, der gap, there are a few wom­ education. and educational institutions. cwmsiv@gmail. com Sierra Stokes SC T 3 been in the duration of the na­ the next logical question is, en who play an integral role The contributions of the Associate Copy Editor tion’s only liberal arts histori- where do women appear in in the maintenance of More- aforementioned women to [email protected]

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Nicholas Bacon leges in the United States. Who’ve Changed Georgia Associate World & Local Editor A more recent addition to the list of [email protected] historical sites is the New Hope A.M.E. Dannieka Wiggins I borrow some of yours. Next month you Church on Arden Road, a short distance World and Local News Editor might not have any flour; well, I’ll give you ew American cities are as rich in African- from the Governor's Mansion. Founded in dwiggin I @scmail.spelman.edu some of mine." American heritage and culture as Atlan­ 1869, and built on property donated by a Fta. The Georgia city is home to numerouswhite Buckhead landowner, the handsome Dr. Marin Luther King Jr, Shirley Clarke Franklin attractions and special events during Feb­ white clapboard building is one of the first Civil Rights Activist, Pastor, Morehouse '48 First African-American female mayor ruary that showcase the African-American African Methodist Episcopal churches built "The ultimate measure of a man is not where “I like Chicago and Mayor Daley...but I love culture and experience in Atlanta, as well in Atlanta. Still in operation, the church and he stands in moments of comfort and con­ Atlanta. And, in this case, we are the big fish.” as celebrate the contributions of civil rights its cemetery were placed on the National venience, but where he stands at times of leaders and unsung Black heroes. Register last year challenge and controversy.’’ Tyler Perry The crown jewel of Atlanta's African- The Morehouse College Martin Luther Highest paid African-American male in en­ American history and heritage sites is King Jr Collection is a treasured archive of Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery tertainment (Forbes 2011) arguably the Martin Luther King, Jr Na­ more than 10,000 documents, which offer Christian Minister/Civil Rights Activist "Don't wait for someone to green light your tional Historic Site. Among its highlights an unparalleled study of the leader’s intel­ “...when black will not be asked to give back, project, build your own intersection.” are MLK's birthplace and Ebenezer Baptist lectual and philosophical development To when brown can stick around, when yellow Church, where Dr. King and his father once expose students, as well as those in Atlanta will be mellow, when the red man can get Andrew Young preached. Both places are located in At­ to Dr King’s work and criticism, the college ahead, man, and when white will embrace Politician, activist and former Mayor of At­ lanta’s Sweet Auburn District, an area that hosts programs that are open to the public, what is right." lanta has played a vital role in Atlanta’s Black cul­ which explicate these works. With the sup­ "I have about concluded that wealth is a ture. Visitors wanting to learn more about port of the new National Center for Civil Mildred Clara Thompson state of mind, and that anyone can acquire Atlanta's Black history will appreciate the & Human Rights, documents from the col­ Artist, and 1987 Associate Editor of the “Art a wealthy state of mind by thinking rich APEX Museum, devoted exclusively to lection will soon be available for exhibition. Papers” in Atlanta thoughts." chronicling the achievements of African- From now until Mar. 4, 2012, the Atlan­ "One of the first African-American female Americans culture, past and present. ta History Center will be showcasing the artists trained in European abstract expres­ The Hammonds House Museum offers a exhibit “Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: sionism" - LA Times Gladys Knight different perspective on the Black heritage How the Apollo Theater Shaped American “I don’t really consider anyplace home...l am Grammy-winning R&B recording artist and and experience, with its exhibitions of Af­ Entertainment." Apollo Theater was one of truly a citizen of the world “ songwriter rican-American art. It’s one of the few At­ the first theaters in the nation to integrate “We all have a responsibility, and since I've lanta art museums that focuses on African African-American and Latino audience Maynard Holbrook Jackson, been so wonderfully blessed, I really want to artwork.The Museum of Fine Art at Spel- members and acts. This exhibit shows a First African-American Mayor of Atlanta share and to make life at least a little better man College and the Art Galleries at Clark rare inside perspective on the impact this “Politics is not perfect but it’s the best avail­ So every chance I get to share the gospel or Atlanta University also specialize in the art­ theater had on American entertainment able nonviolent means of changing how we uplift people, I will take full advantage of that work of Black artists. Both colleges belong and African-American life in the 20th cen­ live. If we don't like how we live, we can par­ opportunity." to the Atlanta University Center the great­ tury. ticipate in the perfect most revolutionary act est concentration of African-American col­ in a democracy, it's called voting." Alice Walker First female, African American Pulitzer Prize­ Ray Charles winning author Awand-winning Musician/pianist “The most common..W|y..people give up Liberia Celebrates Their Armed "Affluence separates people. Poverty knits their power is by th’inVing they don’t have 'em together You got some sugar and I don't; any." Forces with Holiday

Devin Hursey Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic StaffWriter of Liberia, has declared Feb. 11 a national [email protected] holiday. The president ordered all military affili­ n Feb. I I, Liberia officially declared ates to organize parades and celebrations an Armed Forces day in honor of the in support of the AFL, with especial con­ OArmed Forces of Liberia JAFL). This Westsideration to veterans of the AFL. AFL had African nation, that was once colonized by previously been celebrated with receptions freed Americans (former slaves), has had a and gatherings hosted by many elite. history of grisly conflict. In lieu of the nation's celebration Sirleaf During the mid 1800s, in the heat of slav­ has had to address some issues of partici­ ery and the coming civil war the American pation in the AFL. According to Allafrica. Colonization Society (ACS) sought to es­ com, during the Armed Forces day address, tablish a nation of freed African Americans Sirleaf pointed out that about 8.6 percent in an effort for them to re-assimilate into of AFL members find some way to evade African society and cultivate trade relation­ service. The decline in participation is likely ships. due to a lack of resources.The same article In the early years of nationhood, the Re­ states that, “The Liberian leader indicated public has defended its territories against that the lack of adequate facilities, accom­ the British and the French. Liberia has re­ modation, and social constraints of long cently seen more than a decade of two civil stay from their families are among reasons wars spanning from 1989 to 2003. Among for the attrition in the army." the reasons for the civil wars was due to Nonetheless, Sirleaf persuaded the peo­ oppression by so called, Americo-Liberians, ple of Liberia to honor and support the or those who have descended from Afri­ AFL in her address.The service of the AFL can American immigrants. is greatly appreciated, and the Liberian Gov­ Today, the Republic is beginning to recov­ ernment has every intention of addressing er Armed Forces Day has been celebrated concerns about the lack of participation in by citizens of the Republic of Liberia for Liberian armed forces. decades, but Her Excellency, Madam Ellen

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I. Gerald A. Lawson - Created the first home 2. James E.West - Helped develop the electro­ 3. Patricia Bath - Created the Laserphaco video game system that used interchangeable acoustic transducer electret microphone. Probe, a medical device “for ablating and re­ cartridges moving cataract lenses”

4. Mark Dean - Played large part in designing 5. Marc Hannah - Developed the 3-D graphics 6. Garrett Morgan - Inventor of the traffic light the IBM personal computer Introduced In 1981. technology that has been used in many Holly­ and the gas mask. He also holds 3 of IBM’s original 9 patents. wood movies. He is also crucial In the develop­ ment of the Nintendo 64 gaming system.

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7. Otis F. Boykin - Developed a type of resistor 8. George E. Alcorn - Invented the Imaging X- 9. Roy L. Clay Sr - Developed the software and that Is still used in radios, televisions and com­ ray spectrometer; while at NASA.Thls allowed led the team that engineered HP's entrance puters. scientists to examine materials that couldn't be into the computer market with the 21 I 6A broken down into smaller parts for study. computer

John Yates ly advance through the ranks pany in the Health Care: In­ possible with her community Associate Bus. & Tech Editor and later take over the com­ surance and Managed Care by working on neighborhood [email protected] pany in April 2001. In three category for three straight advisory boards and giving years, Chenault elevated an­ years during his tenure. Un­ very generous donations. t is only appropriate to nual sales from $100 million der the leadership of Wil­ The last person that I want highlight the accomplish­ to $700 million. Chenault is liams, Aetna sought to make to mention is Ephren W. Tay­ Iments of present day African also known as a philanthro­ a positive impact on health­ lor II. At 29 years old, Tay­ Americans who excel in their pist and serves as a trustee at care in America by focusing lor is not only the youngest occupational field and mani­ Mount Sinai NYU Medical the industry, public policy African American CEO, but fest the principals of which so Center and Health System. leaders, physicians, and em­ the youngest American CEO many activists stood for. Fifty The next man is someone ployers on issues aimed at ever. After starting his career years ago, blacks and whites who ethnically revolution­ increasing access and afford­ by owning his own business were not even able to look at ized an industry, and his ability for members of their at a very young age, he was 10. George R. Carruthers - Headed the team each other in the eye without name is Earl Graves. An­ communities. named as the CEO of Capi­ that invented the ultraviolet camera spectro­ tension, yet today African other New York native and The name of the first wom­ tal City Corporation in 2006. graph.The camera traveled to the moon with Americans occupy some of a member of the Omega an on this list belongs to Ur­ Taylor has a variety of talents Apollo I 6 in 1972. the most powerful positions Psi Phi fraternity, Graves is sula Burns. She is the first and is known to be a moti­ in the world. Therefore, my a Morgan State University female African American vational speaker, philanthro­ task is more than trying to graduate and the founder CEO of an S&P 100 as well pist, and television show host motivate you to overcome the of “Black Enterprise” maga­ as a Fortune 500 company. in his spare time. stigma that African Ameri­ zine. Graves always exhibited She served as chairwoman These men and woman cans continuously supersede, the traits of an entrepreneur and CEO of Xerox, and was have devoted a consider­ but to give you tangible ex­ especially as an adolescent ranked by Forbes in 2009 able amount of time and ef­ amples that cannot be under­ when he sold holiday cards as the 14th most powerful fort into their focus, and mined. and flowers as a side hustle. woman in the world. Burns are prime examples that de­ The first man I would like His love for entrepreneur- was raised by a single moth­ spite age, ethnicity, or fam­ to present to you is Kenneth ship and creativity placed er, a Panamanian immigrant, ily background anyone can Five Black Chenault. Chenault is a New him in a position to stabilize in a New York City housing become successful. It takes a York native who became one his thoughts and run one of project and received an edu­ great amount of concentra­ of the first African Ameri­ the most successful maga­ cation at an all-girls Catholic tion and dedication to reach Businessmen can chief executive officers zines in the country. school. their levels of success, but it (CEO) of a Fortune 500 firm, The third name that you She later earned a Mas­ is a feasible task. All of these the American Express Com­ should be familiar with is ter of Science in mechanical individuals are looked up to pany (AMEX). He started Ronald A. Williams. Williams engineering from Columbia for various reasons, have not You Should working with the firm in is the former chairman and University. Even though she forgotten the communities 1981, but the strategies he CEO of Aetna Inc., a leading has amassed a number of ac­ where they came from, and devised and implemented to diversified healthcare bene­ colades, Burns has not forgot­ continue to carry the legacy, steer AMEX out of financial fits company that was named ten about her beginnings and tradition, and pride of Black Know trouble helped him to quick­ Fortune’s most admired com­ stays connected as much as History on their backs. Recycle The Maroon Tiger THE

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Dore broke new ground expectations and standards of was just close-minded think­ [email protected] in 1976 when he was elected Morehouse through countless ing” chairman of the Beaufort Although Jefferson was still workshops and presentations. uring Black History County Democratic Party. weary, his mother contacted But for one young man, the Month, it is common In the same year, he was Morehouse and proved their pressure was a little more real. Dto hear about the same Blackelected to the State Demo­ Clarence William Jefferson familial ties to White. Not leaders with little variation. cratic Party Executive Coun­ III is the great-grandson of only was Jefferson accepted, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa cil. Dore fought tirelessly Morehouse’s founder, William but he was also rewarded a Parks, and Thurgood Mar­ for single member districts, scholarship. Jefferson White, and a senior shall are all great Black lead­ which drastically increased “I actually got my accep­ accounting major from De­ ers in history, but it is im­ the number of Black-elect­ tance letter on my birthday,” troit, Mich. portant to seek out and learn ed officials statewide and at William Jefferson White Jefferson said as he reminisced about those who also played every local level of govern­ on the special moment. “My was the son of a slave woman a vital role in African-Amer­ ment. In 1976, Dore joined and a slave owner father. In mom brought it out with my ican history and are still the law firm of Moss, Carter, 1867, two years after the Civil cake.” continuing to do so. and Bailey and became the War ended, White founded Jefferson graduates in May Louis O. Dore, a More­ first Black man to join and and he has no regrets. the Augusta Institute. For house graduate, became the become a senior partner at a “I knew after NSO week, years, laws prevented blacks first Black lawyer to make white law firm in the state of that I made the right deci­ from receiving an education. senior partner at a white law South Carolina. He gained White indentified with his sion,” he said. firm in the state of South prominence throughout the not know anything about it merged with Atlanta Uni­ Jefferson would like to fol­ African-American side and Carolina. Dore’s long list of entire state as an outstand­ Morehouse or his grandfa­ versity, is a national hero. The wanted to create a haven for low in his grandfather’s foot­ amazing accomplishments ing trial lawyer. ther. It wasn’t until Jefferson’s former U.S. Air Force officer black males to learn without steps and create a brand of makes him a prime example In 1991, Dore started senior year in high school that was a part of the renowned, restrictions. The primary fo­ charter schools in Detroit of what a Renaissance Man his own practice in Beau­ his uncle, Alexander Jeffer­ Tuskegee Airmen. In the cus was to produce black min­ for middle school-aged black is. During a sit-down con­ fort and is now a managing opening pages of his book, he isters and teachers. son, made the connection in males. versation with this dynamic partner of Dore Law Firm, a explored the genealogy that Today, the once basement­ his book, “Red Tail Captured, “Part of being a man of figure of history, it was evi­ small family firm, where his linked his family to More­ sized institution is Morehouse Red Tail Free: The Memoirs Morehouse is you have to get dent that Dore went above sons Anthony and Bertrand house. College, the largest producer of a Tuskegee Airman and back,” Jefferson said. “My role and beyond the call of duty also practice. Dore is a chief One day Jefferson received of black male leaders on the POW.” in giving back would be open­ to uplift his community, and litigator and is still actively Alexander Jefferson, who a visit from his uncle. They ing a school for young Afri­ planet. forced positive change in involved in civil jury tri­ attended Clark College before looked though the book and can-American boys.” Growing up, Jefferson did American society. als. The law firm represents His role in Black history is clients in the areas of civil, important and should be ce­ criminal, and domestic liti­ Spelman’s Museum of Fine Art mented in the minds of all of gation. men of Morehouse who fol­ Continuing to be involved low in his footsteps. in civic activities, Dore has As a native of Beaufort, served on a large number of Makes History S.C., Dore attended public local and state boards and schools in Beaufort County commissions: including the and graduated from Rob­ S.C. State Human Affairs Sierra Stokes The Havana Biennial is an exhibition chronicles the con­ an Association of Internation­ ert Smalls High School with Commission, the Board of Associate Copy Editor art exhibition that takes place tribution that black women al Art Critic’s award in digital honors. He is referred to as Trustees of Benedict College [email protected] every two years and primarily have made and continue to media and video. an educator, businessman, and Chairman of the South focuses on promoting third make to video art. “This project proposes that civic leader, lawyer, histo­ Carolina State Board of Edu­ pelman College’s Museum world contemporary art. The The exhibition is consid­ Black women video artists are rian, and politician. While cation. As Chairman of the of Fine Art has been offi­ Havana Biennial is one of ered to be the first collection highly attuned to the broad at Morehouse, Dore earned State Board of Education, Scially chosen to be a presenterthe longest running biennials of almost 50 works by black concept of social imaginaries a bachelor’s degree in busi­ Dore worked closely with at the renowned Havana Bi­ with a concentration on art female artists who have pio­ and for this reason often cre­ ness administration and was the former South Carolina ennial. This is not only an ac­ from Africa, the Caribbean, neered time-based media. ate works that are steeped in involved in various campus Governor and Secretary of complishment for Spelman Latin America, Asia and an The exhibition presents 30 collective histories and social organizations including be­ the United States Depart­ and the AUC community, but abundance of projects by Cu­ years of work by 40 women critique,” Valerie Cassel Oli­ ing the President of the Chi ment of Education Richard also for the nation. ban artists. Ever since its first artists from Australia to Ke­ ver, senior curator at Contem­ Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Riley to get the legislature “This exhibition will mark edition in 1984, the Biennial nya. Their work represents porary Arts Museum Hous­ Fraternity. to pass and fund the Edu­ the first presentation of a cu­ has continued to flourish and an ongoing effort to examine ton, said. After the Young Demo­ cation Improvement Act; ratorial team from the United is still considered an impor­ individual experience, evoke “The selected works un­ crats was formed at More­ funded with a one-cent in­ States included as a partici­ tant venue for underrepre­ familial and communal mem­ derscore the reality that such house the organization im­ crease in the sales tax. The pant in the main program of sented people. ories, and challenge societal social constructs have the mediately became involved Education Improvement Act the Biennial,” Biennial direc­ Spelman’s Museum of Fine conventions through the use potential to illicit swiff and in community activities, and emphasized remedial educa­ tor Jorge Fernández said. Art will be presenting in co­ of the moving image within significant reactions,” Oliver supported and worked for tion at all levels and for the “We value this unprecedent­ hesion with The Contempo­ cinematic and visual art. added. the election of blacks to the first time provided funding ed opportunity to participate rary Arts Museum Houston Visual artists and experi­ The theme for this year’s State Legislature. Black poli­ for pre-school kindergarten in the rich cultural dialogue at the Biennial. The team mental filmmakers included Havanna Biennial will be ticians such as Senator Leroy statewide. that the 11th Havana Biennial will be presenting the exhibi­ in this survey are Ina Diane “Artistic Practices and Social Johnson and representatives During the conversation affords,” Andrea Brownlee, tion “Cinema Remixed & Re­ Archer, Carroll Parrott Blue, Imaginaries.” The 11th Ha­ Benjamin Brown and Julian with Dore, his face lit up director of Spelman College loaded: Black Women Artists Maria Magdalena Campos- vana Biennial will take place Bond were among those the with happiness to learn that Museum of Fine Art and co­ and the Moving Image Since Pons and Zoe Charlton. The from May 11 - June 11 in Ha­ organization supported and the Young Democrats con­ curator of the exhibition, said. 1970.” The groundbreaking exhibition was nominated for vana, Cuba. actively worked for. tinue to exist on the campus They were among the today. He is a proud More­ first blacks in Georgia to be house graduate, and often MAN OF THE YEAR elected to the Legislature refers to what campus life since the reconstruction. was like when he as a stu­ This was the beginning dent in the 1960s by reciting of a movement on college the benefits of mandatory M campuses to get students chapel attendance during ° 9/T 7 9 involved in “off-campus” those days. community building. He is married to his wife Dore entered Law school Vernita and has four chil­ at the University of Georgia dren, Anthony, Bertrand, in 1970 as a Herbert Lehman Candace, and Angela, who t Scholar. During his time at is currently a senior at Spel­ KJ coming soon... UGA, Dore became a mem­ man. ber of the Honor Court and £<* Recycle The Maroon Tiger FEATURES 7 HBCU Summit Encourages Students to Mobilize Darryl Hawkins it is a burden for many students Features Editor who have student loans and are mr_hawkins [email protected] trying to manage their expens­ es while searching for a job. It ^Wou gon’ learn today,” was a difficult question for the X was the punch line that panelists to answer, but their re­ actress Gabrielle Union used, sponses focused on the issue of originally coined by comedian what fields offer the most jobs. LOOKALiKes Kevin Hart, to encourage stu­ “Lucrative fields will be in sci­ dents who attended the HBCU ence and math,” Jarrett said. Summit to mobilize again, and The senior advisor suggested show up at the polls for Presi­ that students take courses in the dent Obamas 2012 campaign. STEM fields because many jobs The summit is a year long tour are in the technology industry. that features various representa­ For internships, all the panelists tives from the Obama adminis­ suggested that students intern at tration and state legislation who their local Obama campaign of­ listen to students voice their fices where there are more than concerns as well as informing 1,000 internships available. them of how they can imple­ Throughout the session, stu­ ment change in the government dents continually asked ques­ and their communities. tions that relate to the regular The first stop was on Tues­ college student such as books, day, Feb. 21, at North Carolina healthcare, and voting. The Central University in Durham, questions did not only come N.C. The summit had so many from students in the audi­ attendees that some students ence, but also from students via were not able to come into the Twitter who used the hash tag auditorium where the event was “#HBCU2012.” The panelists held, and were advised to watch also encouraged students to or­ the summit live streamed on the ganize and make sure that every web. Guest speakers and pan­ student on their respective cam­ elists included the President’s pus is registered to vote. senior advisor, Valarie Jarrett, Union reinforced the ur­ Kayin Barclay, Senior Congressman G. K. Butterfield, gency of the 2012 campaign Mayor Kasim Reed and the State and Field Manager by explaining how many of the Business major from Chicago, IL for the Obama campaign, Greg­ Republican candidates have ory Jackson. already said they will not sup­ One of the major concerns port the issues concerning the that students voiced was the poor. 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Recycle The Maroon Tiger www.themaroontiger.com February 29 - March 6, 2012 8 OPINIONS The Blacks Who Parted the Seas We Must Still Fight for Equality Jared Loggins justices? The African-Ameri­ Online Content Editor can community has the high­ [email protected] est unemployment rate, the highest rate of incarceration, early 50 years ago, on and the lowest percentage of Feb. 1, 1968, two men, those who have access to af­ NEchol Cole and Robert Walkfordable­ health insurance. er, were killed in Memphis. What must the percentage be At first glance, one may as­ to create an environment of sume that Walker and Cole dissatisfaction high enough may have been victims to to bring about sweeping re­ the widespread racial hostili­ forms? ties that existed in Memphis. Perhaps we have become This is partially true. The two exhausted from fighting for sanitation workers killed half the same equal rights for de­ a century ago were crushed cades. The passion for justice to death by a malfunction­ has been replaced by a criti­ ing truck at the hands of a cal cynicism and pessimism neglectful and abusive labor within our own community. system that mistreated Black Speech after speech has been workers. delivered, and dreams have These deaths sparked what been occupied. Attempts have would go down in history as been made to address eco­ one of the largest labor stand­ nomic disparities through offs in Memphis’ history after protests, but the recent at­ nearly 1,300 Black employees tempts do not seem to have went on strike that year. This worked. strike also cost Dr. Martin Lu­ One glaring difference ther King Jr. his life as he trav­ between our generation of eled to Memphis that April to apathy and the past genera­ advocate for economic equal­ tions of civil disobedience is ity on their behalf. However, that they were unified. They this strike was but a fraction shared the same heart and of the work the Southern soul for justice. They shared a Christian Leadership Confer­ fearlessness and zeal that to­ Garrett Ransom Farrakhan, you would expect the Blacks who are considered come less critical of their race, ence was doing in 1968 during gether was able to tear down Staff Writer that there would be a rapid ignorant. What many con­ and instead develop innova­ the Poor People’s Campaign the walls of inequality. We too [email protected] change within the Black com­ scious Blacks fail to realize is tive solutions that can influ­ to demand economic justice must capture their passion. munity that sprouts growth, that they are unintentionally ence the Obamas and all oth­ across the nation. This strike We too must find that some­ he definition of the word intellectual thought and eco­ ostracizing mainstream Black ers that fall in between. is an example of the fearless­ thing worth dying for and live T“conscious” can be de­ nomic advancement. Ironi­ America from their ideas, What Black America needs ness of an audacious people for its cause. As a community, scribed as “well informed,cally,” the truth is that it is thoughts, and enlightenment. is not a message that every­ who truly believed that justice we cannot go down in history “awake,” or “keenly aware.” nearly the opposite. The reason that charismatic thing that they stand for is was worth death. as the cowardly generation. Recently, I took the time to The problem with con­ leaders such as Martin Luther wrong, but a message sug­ In retrospect, we see that Protesting inequality in this analyze many so called “con­ scious blacks is that they ul­ King Jr., Malcolm X, and oth­ gesting modification to their millions of people across generation has shied away scious black people” who un­ timately have no connection ers had such an exponential lifestyle that could potentially America were willing to lose from the streets and into fortunately do not fit the mold with the average blacks living impact on the Black commu­ create growth and commu­ their jobs, or even die, in pur­ American courtrooms and of consciousness, and serve in America. These individuals nity is that they had the abil­ nal opportunity. I believe that suit of an American dream Capitol Hill. Despite that cer­ as a symbol of separation in detest misogyny pictured in ity to touch the minds of a di­ many conscious Blacks have they knew in their hearts was tain dynamics have changed our communities. Although rap community, the apparent verse audience. Those leaders lost sight of the fact that a few possible. Unfortunately, here as it relates to the spirit of many conscious blacks have image of hyper-masculinity in recognized that ignorance is different turns in their destiny we are now on the cusp of yet protest in this century, we still great intentions, the issue at the Black community, and all nothing besides a contradic­ could have caused them to another economic downturn. must possess in our hearts hand is that they have veered other forms of so called “ig­ tion between two individuals have the same state of mind as Millions of impoverished a passion for justice. Even if away from mainstream Black norance” exhibited by certain thought processes. All lead­ the ones they aim to correct. Americans, many of them we choose not to take to the culture and created their own blacks in America. The aver­ ers who have created change At Morehouse College you who are African-American, streets in a literal sense, we subculture of thought that age Black person, who may be have been cognate of the au­ are instilled with an urgency are under attack by insurance still must make our voices does not result with any sig­ unaware of their so called “ig­ dience they were aiming to of helping your brothers. It is companies and special inter­ heard through collective ac­ nificant communal growth. norance,” recognizes, accepts, reach, and created a message impossible to help your broth­ est groups who are threaten­ tion, whether it be it judicially The average conscious black and also possibly adheres to that could be understood and er the same way that you help ing to deny them equal access or legislatively. Whatever we individual believes that they the various forms of ignorance followed by the masses. Con­ yourself; you must accommo­ to health insurance. More choose to do, we cannot sit are keenly aware of problems that conscious Blacks detest. scious Blacks in todays soci­ date to and compensate for frightening is that the Afri­ passively as inequities con­ that have left an adequate pro­ With this information at ety serve as preachers yelling the differences that separate can-American unemploy­ tinue to flourish within our portion of the black commu­ hand, what possibly is the so­ sermons to each other with you, while creating a strat­ ment rate unflinchingly sits at community. nity stagnant. This movement lution to the divide between their backs turned to their egy to get your brother to the 15.7 percent. Jared Loggins is a Freshman of consciousness was created conscious Blacks and the rest congregation. same place as you. I honestly If the injustices placed upon Political Science Major from in essence to build a foun­ of Black society? Conscious This divide between con­ believe that many Blacks are generations past were worth Memphis, TN by way of At­ dation for growth in Black Blacks believe that speaking scious Blacks and the rest of so deeply submerged in their losing it all, what has hap­ lanta, GA. He is also the On­ America. With conscious on channels such as C-Span to Black America needs closure consciousness that they have pened to our society today line Content Editor for www. Blacks all over America, such a full audience of other con­ in order to create growth. forgotten this fact. It’s time to that has caused us to become themaroontiger.com. as Cornel West and Minister scious Blacks will help reach Conscious Blacks need to be­ truly become aware. desensitized to those same in­ A Stranger Among My Own Brothers Leslie Oko Bortier to come to a foreign country specifically our treatment a test tube, but something I phrase “blessings from above” in making such an enormous Contributing Writer and endure difficulties such here in the AUC. have experienced first hand. has become utterly meaning­ transition in my life. [email protected] as campus life, classroom I often ponder the causes To use the politically correct less! My experience has been Although my expecta­ adjustment and, worst of all, of what are childish idiosyn­ term, I suppose the word I difficult and upsetting since I tions of Morehouse are hard­ ith seemingly almost the racism we experience crasies. Initially, I thought of should use instead of “rac­ have been perceived by those ly what I have experienced every bit of thought from our African-American these attitudes expressed by ism” is “ethnocentrism” since I have helped as someone that in actuality, I brought with Win this country being brothers.di­ many African-Americans as the discrimination I have ex­ lacked “street-smarts” and be­ me the knowledge that life rected towards greater eco­ I feel a compulsion to speak mere discrimination against perienced is based on where came someone to take advan­ comes with dashed hopes and nomic instability, students out about black-on-black their African ancestry. I I was born as opposed to my tage of. blurred dreams. However, are anticipated to mobilize racism in our community knew of racism as merely a skin color, which is the same I certainly do appreciate all at the end of a journey, one every bit of virtue that they with hopes that people do not word, and the idea of actual­ as those who make me feel as the great students and people learns to appreciate the strug­ can muster in order to get merely want to live with the ly experiencing it was quite if I am in some way inferior, in the administration who in gle that brought him to his through these hard times situation as if it does not ex­ far fetched. Racism was a or undesirable. one way or the other, have ultimate destination and the and finish their studies. For ist. In my country, Ghana, we fantasy, something that I Another attitude that di­ helped to add much value to lessons learned that makes fu­ someone with the status “in­ offer hospitality to foreigners thought I would never expe­ minishes my African-Amer­ my school life here at More­ ture struggle easier to endure ternational student,” like me, so that they feel like they are rience-after all, I was com­ ican brother’s humanity is house College. To them I am and benefit from. Struggle, the situation is much worse. among their own. By contrast, ing to America and attend­ that so many people I have in eternal gratitude, and say in my opinion, is merely a It is hard for international the reception I have gotten ing an HBCU! encountered here in the AUC medawasi or “thank you” for shadow that we all face from students to leave their be­ upon my arrival to the United For me, racism is now no put prices on the services giving me so much of their the light until the right people loved families and homeland States is simply the opposite— longer something I view in they render to mankind. The precious time and assistance come along to drive it away. £ \ Recycle The Maroon Tiger OPINIONS 9 My Education is Just As Good As Yours Eradicating the Misconceptions of the HBCU

Christian L. Saint-Vil ture, but that’s almost the there is still a need for the his­ out aide of excuses like “I only For the first time in my ex­ There is not only academic Opinions Editor reaction you get from those torically black college and uni­ failed because I’m Black.” istence, I have been given the rigor at an HBCU, but a sense [email protected] who don’t attend an HBCU versity. The HBCU is no less to As far as academic rigor is opportunity to be around of empowering competition. , regardless of their race. The the African-American étudiant concerned, my education is young African American men One is empowered to attract few weeks ago, I jovially question “why?” always tracks of today than the oppressed just as good as any. The only who are striving for success his very own success by the engaged in virgin cock­ the statement “I go to a his­ Negro scholar of yesterday. difference is I sit in a classroom in all areas of life. Admission sight of one's classmate’s own Atails and conversation withtorically a Black college.” The much-needed affirma­ full of male students who look to this realization was not strides for achievements and if few classmates and some of It must have been curios­ tive action is an advantageous like me. This is a simple fact easy as others would like to you want to see “diversity” you my predominately white in­ ity about life at a HBCU that step tool for the minority stu­ for some, but important for assume either. must attend a HBCU. Students stitution undergraduate com­ raised questions of diversity dent that is in favor of attend­ me. Constantly being the only Pair caring professors with here are from all over the globe rades; but of course our con­ in HBCUs and academic rigor ing a predominately white person of color in all my AP the desire and need to edu­ speaking various dialects of versation quickly shifted to within my PWI acquaintances institution; however in juxta­ and Honors courses, or even cate the Black male and fe­ English, bearing different shades that very subject that every because it wasn’t the drinks. position, there exist no step simple college prep courses, male and close the literacy of brown and textures of hair student of a historically Black That night I could see that tool for the shortcoming at in a predominately white high gap and you will see it makes In a month where we recog­ college talks about when he my acquaintances were doing any historically Black college school was completely ener­ for thought provoking con­ nize the great men and women meets a new PWI acquain­ what those who had not trav­ or university. vating to say the least. versations in and out of the of color who have gotten us tance - the misconceptions elled down my scholastic path The road to success here After such an experience, classroom, as it so often does thus far we must acknowledge of a historically Black college frequently did, questioning the is evenly paved with impedi­ one begins to feel like he is here at Morehouse. My edu­ the importance of the HBCU or university. soundness of the decisions ments galore, unburden by the the only one of his race try­ cation at an HBCU is prepar­ in their accomplishments as I imagine meeting a student of today’s African- American aide of excuses of color for ing to make an attempt to ing me to be well versed in well as the African- American of an HBCU to be like an scholars to attend historically all students to trot. Excuses do something with his life. At many subjects, not just my ma­ youths of todays’ dire need for American meeting a Haitian Black colleges and universities. of prohibiting color die at the an HBCU, that notion dies jor. Also, attending an HBCU the HBCU. Lastly, we have to Earthquake survivor who has I choose to answer this in­ doors of all historically Black and so does the token black forces me to think critically do our parts in the eradica­ gone back to Haiti to live after quisition on the last week of colleges. It is here that the true boy that has constantly been about what some other in­ tion of the misconception of migrating to another country. Black history month for a rea­ struggle for success occurs. It praised as a result of the neg­ stitutions have purposely left the HBCU, because my educa­ Not saying that attending an son. Despite the monumental is here that we learn our true ative light that the Black youth out of their curriculum- the tion is just as good as the next HBCU is devastating in na­ change this country has made, potential in competing with­ have been shown in. history of Black people. man's education. Every Month is Black History Month vitäminwater

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It is an illusion of we not learn about Blacks, vantage of the Black history (caffeine + 8 key nutrients) (vitamin e + choline) “Normal” or “regular” freedom. Whites, Hispanics, men and month sale. Showcases are set American and World History The bigger problem is that women alike? up with Blacks films, Black is taught every other month of this issue is not special to Giving each group a month music, Black books and other the year, but black people want Blacks and their month, but does more harm than good. products that one might asso­ to be acknowledged as having to several people of minor­ Rather than giving students ciate with black people. The Maroon Tiger is published weekly History repeats itself as contributed to society as well. ity status, such as Hispanics a comprehensive and mean­ during the academic year at Morehouse The solution was to create what and women. These minorities ingful view of minority con­ Black people and others of College. Our goal is to maintain an started out as a week, and later have their own allotted period tributions, it is instead made minority status are turned independent editorial policy. Opinions became a month, when blacks of time when they too can to be shallow and sensational. into sources of unintentional expressed in The Maroon Tiger are solely the views of its staff and do not necessarily could honor their people. To­ have their people honored. No longer taught as relevant entertainment and made to be reflect the opinion of Morehouse College, a profitable spectacle. Black day, in schools across the na­ It is important to under­ or applicable knowledge, it is its administration, or The Maroon Tiger tion, a special “black curricu­ stand that these months are received as trivial and almost history month has become an advisors. Commentaries solely represent the lum” is taught that is separate more than a mere separation mythological. As a result some opportunity to exploit Black views of the author and are not necessarily from the normal agenda, but to highlight, but a separation students have no problem dis­ peoples need to belong and the opinion of The Maroon Tiger. We believe all advertising to be correct but cannot just as equal. from the normal. Facts about tancing themselves from these have a source of pride and guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for The idea of a Black history Blacks, Hispanics and women historical moments because identity. its outcome. month infers a special and are not taught in the regular they see them as tales. What people everywhere The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on unique use, purpose, and rel­ school curriculum, because Black history month is less need to realize and under­ any public issue. We routinely edit letters evance to only Black people. they are not considered regu­ of a teachable moment and stand is that Black history, as for space and correct errors in spelling and punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries It reminds me of the patho­ lar people. They are not nor­ more of a theme. Like Hal­ well as the histories of other must be 300 words or less, typed, signed and logical terms we use today like mal and so it is not normal loween, Easter, Christmas minority groups, is not only should include a full address and telephone “Black music,” “Black church,” human history. It must be and many other holidays, it significant to that section of number. “Black school” and “Black separated and emphasized as is a way to decorate and mar­ people. Black history is hu­ neighborhood.” Historically, an “other” or alternative. ket. Assigned certain colors man history, and human his­ it makes me think of “Black I pose this question, “Why and images, the meaning and tory is significant to all peo­ entrances,” “Black fountains,” are the histories of Blacks, history is watered down and ple, every day of the year. > Recycle The Maroon Tiger www.themaroontiger.com February 29 - March 6,2012 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Lesser-Known Black Figures in the Fashion Realm Kenneth Kyrell McKoy an undergraduate de­ power to promote and ad­ tion. spect and confidence as specializes in “Ready To Staff Writer gree from North Carolina vance young tastemakers He later moved to the main reasons why Wear” and “Resort Wear.” [email protected] Central University and a within the world of fash­ New York to attend the she is indeed a business­ In addition to clothing, Master’s degree in French ion today. highly competitive Par­ woman, and a powerful Reese designs home fash­ Andre Leon Talley from Brown University. sons School of Design. force within the fashion ions that can be purchased Talley introduced the While at Brown, Talley Willi Smith Smith became the sec­ industry. Reese spent her in Bloomingdale’s, Berg­ First Lady to Jason Wu, took weekend trips to New Smith has been named ond African-American younger days living in dorf Goodman, and An­ and has a special place York City with friends one of the most successful to be awarded the Coty Detroit making clothes thropologie. In 2007, she in the heart of the “Ice from nearby Rhode Island black mainstream design­ American Fashion Critics’ alongside her mother. Af­ became a board member Queen” herself, Anna School of Design. His first ers ever. This designer award in 1983. In 1987, ter moving to New York of the Council of Fash­ Wintour. Talley is the job was assisting Andy launched WilliWear in Smith designed clothes and graduating with an ion Designers of America former editor at large for Warhol where he earned 1976, a sportswear line for Spike Lee’s movie, accelerated degree from (CFDA), and to this day Vogue Magazine. Talley $50 a week. 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Lakin Starling One of the most important elements of with one another is an intimate and often Contributing Writer the celebratory festivities is the presence undermined aspect of acknowledging [email protected] of some sort of educational component. our lineage and culture. There are a great number of professional You can celebrate by simply spending t is indeed the shortest month of the black storytellers who revolve their craft time with loved ones or extending your­ year, but for 28 days, and 29 on a leap around the rich oral traditions of the Af­ self to another brother or sister and start­ Iyear, February is dedicated to paying rican culture. ing a new friendship. We all know how } homage to our black history. In recog­ Through most of these performanc­ essential good food is to the black soul. nizing our rich ancestral roots it is im­ es, a fact or lesson is taught and there is Bonding over a delicious cooked meal is portant to remember the diversity within usually a musical component as well. If all in the celebratory spirit; after all it is in celebrating. As time has passed, it seems you aren’t too thrilled about story time, the black tradition. our cultural awareness has slightly di­ sharing your own talents or going to The cultural festivities of Black History minished and the month has lost its val­ an open-mic environment, museum, Month must go beyond February. All of ue due to lack of support and promotion watching a black film, or even going the celebrating will be in vain if we do from the community. to see a play is also a great way to cel­ not continue to perpetuate black pride, Indeed, black history goes beyond ebrate. Black art is one of the most es­ awareness and appreciation through­ the limits of February and it is without sential pieces to society, and has been out the rest of the year. Indulge in your a doubt a fact that black people have in­ the template for creative cultivation for blackness and share the love with anoth­ fluenced the progression and shaping of centuries. er brother or sister. a multitude of events throughout time. Black expression is timeless. Whether If you don’t seem to be moved by any However during the month of February, artistic, spiritual, or in a general sense of of the black history events in your nearby we must not let this time of black appre­ conversation, it is one of the most dis­ community, create your own! We have ciation go unacknowledged, and there tinct aspects of our culture. It is also very been innovating since the beginnings of are several ways to do so. important to celebrate black history by humanity, so there is no reason why you One of the biggest hurdles in regards to maintaining the bonds that exists within aren’t able. Carry on tradition and legacy Black History Month is; how does one ac­ our communities. Taking the time out to beautiful black people. Let us always re­ tually celebrate? flhere are plenty of ways! develop and nurture our relationships member to celebrate our greatness. Recycle The Maroon Tiger 6 * repruary ¿y • narcn

Taylor Williams George Clinton Prince is definitely a musical genius. would take forever to recognize all of Jones’ Arts and Entertainment Editor Clinton is the lead singer composer and accomplishments.The only thing left to be [email protected] songwriter behind the funk bands Parliament Whitney Houston said is he produced Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Funkadelic. Without the contributions While we still mourn the lost of arguably the album.That is all. Spencer Greene and originality that he brought to music there greatest voice of all time, we recognize Whit­ New Media Director would be no Hip-Hop. Songs from artists like ney’s legendary career Whitney developed Jimi Hendrix [email protected] Dr Dre, 2Pac and Snoop Dogg sampled his her powerful voice singing in a Baptist church Not only is Hendrix one of the most innova­ music often during their careers. as a child. Her mega-hit “I Will Always Love tive and influential artists in the history of rock Michael Jackson You" is the best selling single by a female artist music, he is also one of the greatest guitarists To mention all of Michael Jackson accomplish­ James Brown in music history. From blockbuster movies to of all time. Hendrix’s style of guitar is evident ments would take forever We all pretty much Known as the "Godfather of Soul" and the cre­ anthems such as "I’m Every Woman," Whitney in nearly every guitarist and rock band to know what he has done for music and his ator of funk music, Brown's unique vocal style is the definition of a diva. come after him. If you’ve never heard anything legacy will never be forgotten. From his hits and great stage presence made him one of the by Hendrix, listen to "Hey joe," "Purple Haze,” with the Jackson 5 to his solo career; the King greatest entertainers ever Along with Clinton, Isaac Hayes or "Little Wing” and be amazed. of Pop has inspired hundreds of artists. his songs, especially "Impeach the President" Bald head, beard, no shirt, deep voice and dark and "Funky Drummer” have been used by glasses, Isaac Hayes is arguably the first major Chuck Berry Stevie Wonder numerous Hip-Hop artists. black sex symbol. He became the third African Forget all of the stories you’ve heard of Elvis Not enough could be said about what Stevie American to win an Academy Award for his Presley, Chuck Berry is the king of Rock and Wonder has done for our music. Wonder has Kool Here musical score of the film "Shaft.” His music is Roll. His sound and his lifestyle defined Rock blessed our ears with his music since the early The Father of Hip-Hop, without this man still sampled todayftbr Hip Hop music. and Roll. He was one of the first musicians 60s and has 23 studio albums and 98 singles there would be no Jay-Z, 2Pac, Lil’Wayne, or to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of from those albums. Wonder has also won 22 any of your favorite hip-hop artists. His legacy Charlie Parker Fame, and hits like "Maybelline" and "Johnny B. Grammys over his illustrious career lives on in every block party and every Hip- Given the nickname Bird early in his career Goode" have helped cement his legacy. He is Hop DJ that still spins today. He influenced the Charlie Parker is one of the fathers of bebop. still playing today at 85 years old. Marvin Gaye careers of pioneers like Afrika Bambaataa and His innovative saxophone skills transformed Arguably one of the greatest voices of all-time, Grandmaster Flash. the way jazz would be played forever Bird Muddy Waters Gaye had a way with words like no other He remains one of the most respected jazz musi­ Muddy Waters was the quintessential blues transformed "love-making music” and is con­ Fela Kuti cians of all time. man. He remains one of the must successful sidered one of the first black sex symbols. His Kuti is credited with creating the genre of and influential blues musicians of all time. He album "What's Going On” is considered one Afro-Beat, which was fusion of jazz, funk, West Rick James is noted as one of the major influences of the of the greatest albums in American music his­ African music and rock. A political activist, Kuti Despite the wild stories and infamous Chap- British blues and rock phenomenon, inspiring tory. was not afraid to speak out on global issues. pelle's Show skit, Rick James' life consisted of Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling more than just partying. He began his career Stones, who named their band after one of jay-Z Aretha Franklin as a songwriter for Motown records, work­ Muddy’s songs. Jay-Z is one of the most influential artists in The Queen of Soul and the original "diva," ing with Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Hip-Hop; he creates trends (e.g. throwback Franklin has not only had a large influence on and the Spinners. As a solo artist he released Babyface jerseys and button down shirts) and can end our Black female singers but on our male sing­ numerous hits, including the pop hit, "Super Kenneth "Babyface” Edmonds began his career them just as fast (e.g. D.O.A. (Death of Au­ ers too. Her voice and career are timeless. Freak." He also launched the career ofTeena playing for Bootsy Collins and got his break totune). Jay has also managed to get people Marie. as a songwriter when he wrote the hit "Slow to take Hip-Hop seriously and expanded its Prince Jam" for Midnight Starr Babyface is the co­ brand. Prince Rogers Nelson embodies the concept Quincy Jones founder of the famous LaFace Records with of being the best at whatever you do. As a With a career spanning at least 5 decades, L.A. Reid, launching the careers ofTLC, Usher; Miles Davis singer; he flaunts his wide vocal range and Quincy Jones is by far the greatest producer Toni Braxton, Outkast and others. He is known 63 studio albums, 53 live albums, and 61 com­ amazing falsetto. As a musician, he plays over of all time. He began his career at age four­ as one of the creators of new jack swing, along pilation albums, astonishing numbers right?This 7 instruments. As a songwriter/composer; he’s teen as a trumpeter; playing for Lionel Hamp­ with Teddy Riley. He’s written hits for Whitney is what Miles Davis accomplished over his 40- written numerous hits for himself as well as ton and befriending Ray Charles. He spent Houston, Beyonce, Boys II Men, Mariah Carey, year career; Jazz would not be what it is today other artists. He’s also known for having one years playing with and arranging songs for as well as hits for himself. without him. of the most flamboyant energetic stages per­ jazz legends and became the musical director formances ever The artist formerly known as for Dizzy Gillespie's band at the age of 23. It

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Max Tyler Pirates’ 10-day training camp Braves in the National League Associate Sports Editor in 1957. During the Pirates’ Championship Series, a series [email protected] training camp, the Atlanta na­ in which Clendenon did not tive turned down professional play, the Mets moved onto the t is by no mistake that one offers from the Cleveland World Series to face the Balti­ of the pioneers for African- Browns, New York Knicks, more Orioles. IAmericans in baseball is a and Harlem Globetrotters. In Game One, Clendenon Morehouse College graduate. Clendenon was later offered drove in the Mets’ only run It is also by no mistake that and accepted a minor league in a 4-1 loss to the Orioles. In this Morehouse Man not only contract from the Pirates. Games Two and Four, he hit made it in the Major Leagues, Clendenon made his mark early home runs to give the but excelled in it. in five seasons in the farm Mets 1-0 leads in both games. “Donn had a high motor... system of the Pirates before In the fifth and final game of he was always doing some­ being called up to the Major the 1969 World Series, the thing. He was a restless kind Leagues in 1961 to play on the Mets were down 3-0 before of guy. You would always same team as Hall of Famer Clendenon hit a two-run catch him gnawing on his Roberto Clemente. home run to bring the Mets fingernails. He had to stay ac­ Early in his professional ca­ within one run. The Mets tive,” Lyndon Wade, a friend reer, Clendenon was known went on to win the game and and former Morehouse team­ as a free swinger and led the the World Series. mate, said. league in strikeouts for two Clendenon was named Lance Dixon Donn Clendenon is a for­ seasons, and came in second MVP of the series - a More­ Managing Editor mer professional baseball in two other seasons. It was house Man making his mark. IMrxonlO II [email protected] player who happened to call no coincidence that his per­ After his playing career, Martin Luther King Jr. his “big sonality went along with his Clendenon went on to earn • Nov. 2, 1902- Harry Lew becomes the first Black professional basketball player. brother” while at Morehouse. batting style. his Juris Doctor at Duquesne • Dec. 26, 1908- Jack Johnson becomes the first Black world heavyweight boxing champion Graduating from Booker T. Wade recalled a story from University and practiced law • 1917- Lucy Diggs Slowe becomes the first Black woman to win a major sports title. Washington High School in their days at Morehouse. in the Dayton, Ohio area. Al­ • Oct. 3, 1920- Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall debut as the first Black professional foot­ Atlanta, Clendenon was sec­ “One game, Donn sat out though he found much suc­ ball players. ond in his class. His story is and I was to fill his position. cess throughout his life, Clen­ • April 15, 1947-Jackie Robinson breaks baseball’s color line. one that has gone untold for Since he played first base I denon did have struggles later • July 5, 1947- Larry Doby becomes first Black baseball player to debut in the American many years and has somewhat would have to use his glove. in life with cocaine addiction. League. been left in Morehouse’s past. What he didn’t tell me was Excelling both in the aca­ • 1950-Althea Gibson debuts at U.S. Nationals (now the U.S. Open) becoming the first After starring in three that the webbing in his glove demic arena as well as on Black woman to compete in a Grand Slam tennis competition. sports in high school, foot­ had rotted...Needless to say, the playing field, Clendenon • May 23, 1952-Wendell Scott breaks the southern stock car racing barrier. ball, basketball, and baseball, when the game started and brought a duality that others • 1959- Bob Ryland becomes first Black male tennis player to go professional. Clendenon received many the ball came my way, the have tried to match. Wade • May 2, 1968- Bill Russell becomes first Black head coach to win an NBA title. scholarship offers. Advised by ball went straight through the offered that Morehouse stu­ • Aug. 28, 1968-Arthur Ashe becomes first Black man to win a tennis Grand Slam event. his mother, Helen, a Spelman glove...knocked me in the dents take it upon themselves • April 10, 1975- Lee Elder becomes first Black man to play in a major golf tournament. graduate, Dr. Frank L. Forbes, mouth and loosened all my to learn about alumni such • 1979-Willie Jeffries becomes first Black head coach in NCAA Division l-A Football. and Dr. James E. Haines, Clen­ bottom teeth...His reaction? as Clendenon who have been • Oct. 7, 1981 - Val James debuts as first Black NHL player. denon chose Morehouse over He laughed,” Wade shared. somewhat forgotten in the • April 2, 1984-John Thompson becomes first Black man to win NCAA Division I Men’s UCLA. Clendenon serves as Clendenon ended up with shadows of others. Basketball Championship. one of earliest examples of the the New York Mets in 1969 “This could be the begin­ • 1991-Willy T. Ribbs becomes first Black man to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. “Morehouse Man.” during a heated battle for the ning of a project to do re­ • Oct. 24, 1992- Cito Gaston becomes first Black manager to win a World Series title. After graduation, Clen­ National League East title. search on guys who’ve made • April 13,1997- Tiger Woods becomes first Black man to win a major golf tournament. denon sharpened his skills Clendenon helped New York great contribution who go • Feb. 4, 2007-Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith become first two Black head coaches to reach playing for the Atlanta Black earn 39 victories in their final unnoticed; sports in particu­ the Super Bowl,Tony Dungy becomes first Black head coach to win the Super Bowl. Crackers and manager Nish 50 games to win the division lar because that’s never been • Nov. 2, 2008- Lewis Hamilton becomes the first Black man to win the Formula One Williams, his stepfather, be­ title over the Chicago Cubs. preached at Morehouse,” Championship. fore attending the Pittsburgh After defeating the Atlanta Wade said.

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