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The Black Perspective March 1998 University of Dayton eCommons The lB ack Perspective Student Produced Media 3-1-1998 The lB ack Perspective March 1998 University of Dayton. Black Action Through Unity Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/blk_perspective Recommended Citation University of Dayton. Black Action Through Unity, "The lB ack Perspective March 1998" (1998). The Black Perspective. 27. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/blk_perspective/27 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Produced Media at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The lB ack Perspective by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. % TUC ilJKJI PttMIVL (fc m UtllYOT Of MVTON MflN-MKflN CTUMNT IflTO OlflMU 1000 COLORS OF LEADERSHIP STIMULATES ALL by Ebony L. Odoms lack History Month ended with the Colors of Leadership Conference, an encouraging forum of workshops and speakers that echoed leadership, unity and empowerment. The leadership conference, chaired by Sen iors Rashad Young and Teyon Florence, began with two informative sessions on Friday, February 27th, addressing the issues of identifying leadership skills for the new millennium and the necessity of attending graduate school. Representatives from the corporate and private industry shared insights and ideas on transferring-student leadership into the job market. Other facilitators shared strategies, concerns, successes and trials of being a graduate student. The evening ended with a talent B.A.T. U. President Rashad Young discusses his strategy for the 21st century. and fash ion show coord i nated by Marketa as Nun Chuks) and empty hand form, she were to become uplifted on the subjects McCauley. Fashions were provided by a is the world champion of the art and of Developing Inclusive Leaders, variety of stores such as McAlpins, J. performs demonstrations around the Preparing the Black Male for the 21st Riggins, and Hip-Hop Culture. The first United States. The first year students truly century or .AIDS, Drugs, Alcohol and year students showed off their confidence represented in the talent showcase. Violence in the Minority community. as they showcased their talents. Phillip The next morning students were able These sessions, facilitated by many McConnell sung a rendition of Kenny to take in the dynamic words of Dayton educated African Americans such as Kevin Latimer's, For You, while Linda Lee and City Commissioner Idotha "Bootsie" Neal. Carruthers, Dr. Julius Amin, Professor Virginia White showed off their lyrical She enlightened us on Affirmative Action Ivan Watts and Professor Vernelia Randall, talents with a self penned rap, The Jihad. and the things we need to do to get reinforced the idea of identifying personal Jumoke Fagbayi demonstrated an through the barriers of racism that are leadership, defining ourselves positively, exhibition of Kuk Sool Won (Korean prevalent in the workforce. Followingthis and holistic approaches for mental and Traditional Martial Arts), she demonstrated opening address, students were allowed physical health. The keynote luncheon weapons (Jool Bongs—otherwise known to pick one of three sessions in which they speaker, motivator Jack Jackson, also expanded on the idea discussed in the workshops, encouraging students to continue to travel down the road of success. The concluding sessions, Preparing the Black Female for the 21st century, Unity and Self-Identification, and New Leadership for a New Millennium also extended on these ideas, empowering us all for the new millennium. The successful leadership conference, attended by many from other schools, and more than 50from Miami University, ended with a party in KU ballroom. After hearing all ofthe powerful speeches, the students are now equipped with many needed techniques as they strive toward Successful men facilitate the discussion on Black Men and the 21st Century. the new millennium! 1 "STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS" by Denia Watts n February 19, 1998, the attendance were Mrs. Joyce Revere encouraging each student to continue National Society of Black (Independent Senior Sales Director for their education and to strive to become Engineers (N.S.B.E.) sponsored an event Mary Kay Cosmetics), Mr. Belvin Baldwin, the very best. The night ended with a which involved both University of Dayton II (Technical Account Executive for Future wrap-up session where students students and Black Alumni. The purpose Active Industrial Electronics), Ms. Tanya introduced the alumni who participated of "Standing on the Shoulders" was to Cook (Managerfor Quality Administration and Mrs. Henderson gave sweatshirts to provide a working network between and Trade Relations for Reynolds & the alumni as tokens of appreciation. All college students and Black professionals Reynolds) and Mr. Lloyd Lewis Jr. (City in ail, the event was successful thanks to who once graced the University of Commissioner), along with many others. the participation of the alumni and Dayton's campus. The students not only The alumni gave inspirational advice students. hadtheopportunity to meetalumni but to also develop future relationships with them. Mrs. Kathleen Henderson, Director of African American Student Services, encouraged students to get to know the alumni and other students on a more personal level by asking questions about their hometown, dream vacation, occupation, etc. Some of the alumni in On SaJ© Pi ow min ion Woma»h (Darck memorabilia PXJHPIOIVX m-Skirl's, mugs, mof© fB>ags, elc. The Black Perspective is a University of Dayton student-run and operated publica­ tion. This paper aims to be the eyes, ears, Gef1 yours lo^aylH and voiceof the U D African-American com­ munity. The general editors urge the student body to use this paper to publicize their upcom i ng events and to express their thought on issues/events (national, state, local etc.) that affect the African-American commu­ nity. This paper reflects the intelligence and determination that exist within the African-American community on this cam­ pus. The paper solicits student writings in all forms: editorials, feature articles, com­ mentaries, poetry, or any other forms that address relevant issues. The editors do reserve the right to edit material and to choose material that will be published; however, only material that is presented in a derogatory manner will be rejected. The paper accepts writings from all UD students. Submissions may be sent to Black Perspective c/o Diverse Student Populations 101 O'Reilly Hall T'or more into confacn Dayton, OH 45401-0812 [email protected] Harry CDcCl ou4 Editor-In-Chief Ebony L. Odoms (937) 278-7263 (B) Assistant Editors (937) 223-2489 (W) Erin Lamb Tre Johnson Senior Writers Eric Hill Darren Nealy Danielle VanCleaf Contributing Authors Nicara Harper Tya Darden Denia Watts 2 WHAT HAPPENED TO SISTERHOOD? by Erin L. Lamb n the Color's of Leadership either. Complexion has nothing to do up. They are ignorant! Conference, an interesting topic with it. Being Black is not what you look Let's stop holding grudges. Let's stop came up. That topic was "What ever like it is what's in your soul. being immature. Let's treat each other happened to sisterhood?" In the workshop, Sometimes African American women with respect. Let's not form our own "Preparing the Black Woman for the 21st feel like they must fight each other over opinions about people. Let's not believe Century", this topic was briefly discussed. men. Why? There are plenty of men in the everything that we hear. Let's stop Many of the women had ideas on why world and I believe the statement, "If you gossiping about people. Let's stop acting there is a lack of sisterhood in the African have to fight to get a man you will have to ignorant. I think everyone on this campus American community. Some of the ideas fight to keep him," to be true. If your man can get along. I did not say that we would were that it was because of jealousy, leaves you for someone else, he was not all be friends. I am saying that if you pettiness, and the struggle over African yours to begin with. respect me I will respect you. Even if American men. I feel that these are the main reasons someone does disrespect me that does I have heard other ideas outside the African American women can not get not mean I have to disrespect him or her. conference that lay blame on "the man." along. I know there may come a time It is your choice. I am not saying be a We all have heard the term "the man". where you disagree with someone. I am punk either. Because even though we all We all know who "the man" is. He is the just asking that before you say "She thinks have freedom of speech that does not slave master, the police, the government, she's all that" or before you start fighting mean that we can say whatever we please. and sometimes he is referred to as the one another, think why are you saying We al I know the phrase "Sticks and stones nation. Did it ever occur to you that "the and doing those things. Is it because that may break my bones, but words can man" could be a woman? female has self-confidence? Is it because never hurt me." This is truly false. Words In the discussion we had on the subject, you saw her talking to your man? Is it can hurt. So if you do not want someone we hit on jealousy, envy, and pettiness. because your friends don't like her? Do to talk about your mama do not talk about But in this discussion we failed to examine you even have a reason not to be cool theirs. If you don't want to be called the the root.
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