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VOL. XXXIII, NO. 6 Atlanta, Georgia February 25,1980

A First At Spelman Black Woman Heads oard Atlanta, Ga. -- January 17, 26, she was the first and only public-interest law firm. Former 1980 -- Making another first, black woman ever to pass the director of the Center for Law Marian Wright Edelman is the Mississippi State Bar Exam and and Education at Harvard first black woman to Chair the to be elected to the Yale Univer­ University, Mrs.Edelman foun­ Board of Trustees of Spelman sity Corporation She was one of ded the non-profit CDF out of the College, Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. the First Crusaders when she Washington Research Project as Edelman, 40, an attorney and headed the NAACP’s Legal a way of providing systematic and director of the Children’s De­ Defense Team in Mississippi. A long-range advocacy for fense Fund, a child advocacy native of Bennetsville, South children. group based in Washington, Carolina, Mrs. Edelman decided Mrs.Edelman is married to D.C., has a history of firsts. to go to Mississippi in 1963 after Peter Benjamin Edelman, an at­ In 1960, she graduated first in graduating from Spelman and torney with Foley, Lardner, her class from Spelman having Yale for the simple reason Hollabaugh, and J acobs. The been a Merrill Scholar for a “There were nine hundred Edelman’s have three year’s study at the University of thousand blacks there and three sons—J oshua, J onah, and Ezra. Paris and Geneva, Switzerland, black lawyers.” In addition to Spelman’s board during her junior year. A In 1968, she joined the Poor membership where she has ser­ graduate of the Yale Law School People’s Campaign in ved since 1972, Mrs. Edelman is a (Ll.B. 1963), where she had a Washington and later began the member of The Board of John Hay Whitney Fellowship, at Washington Research Project, a See BOARD p. 7 Michelle Wallace Visits Spelman By Angela Cumberlander contains this quote, “I am saying don’t realize that sexism is The audience, male and female ...there is profound distrust, if indeed a major problem. Ms. anxiously awaited the approach not hatred, between black men Wallace expressed the impor­ Dr. Donald M. Stewart of Michelle Wallace to the and black women that has been tance of recognizing that a prob­ podium at Sister’s Chapel. Was nursed along largely by white lem exists so that it can be Spelman's President Elected To this anxiety caused by the con­ racism but also by an almost conquered. troversies of her book, Black deliberate ignorance on the part The majority of Michelle Wal­ ACE's Board of Directors Macho and the Myth of the Super of blacks about the sexual poli­ lace’s presentation consisted Woman? Perhaps many expected tics of their experience in this of excerpts from her book. She Donald M. Stewart, president 1980’s. The problems faced by to hear heated debates on some country.” She stated that she was did not relate on a personal level of Spelman College, was elected higher education are immense of the issues covered in the not complaining about the criti­ until afterwards when she was to serve on the board of directors and will require creative book. Many seemed to be waiting cism of her book, just ex­ questioned by inquisitive stu­ of the American Council on solutions. Dr. Stewart will help us for a forceful feministic speech. plaining. She said she knew dents: Education (ACE). The Council is find those solutions.” What was received, however, when she began that her book based in Washington, D.C. The American Council on was a mild toned, informative would not be complete, but some Student: The problem that Dr. Stewart, formerly a Education, comprising more than explanation concerning the birth one had to start somewhere. exists between us (male and program officer of the Ford 1,600 higher education in­ of Black Macho and the Myth female) is a result of sexism and Foundation specializing in stitutions and national and of Superwoman. Among her explanations were facism; what is the solution? Africa, has been president of regional education associations, Ms. Wallace’s mannerisms pro­ her reasons for writing the book. Ms. Wallace: Strong self- Spelman since 1976. is the nation’s principal, in­ jected an Tra tired of defending A primary reason was the image, a strong sense of culture J. W. Peltason, ACE’s dependent nonprofit coor­ my book” image. Her book fact that most Black people and one’s role will help to pre­ president, announced Dr. dinating body for postsecondary pare us to deal with this oppres­ Stewart’s election, by saying, “I education. The Council serves sion; but not exactly cure it. am delighted that a man of Dr. higher education administrators, Student: You said that the Stewart’s ability and expertise students, and faculty members by reception of the book disrupted will give our board and officers providing national leadership for your life. Will you elaborate? the benefit of his advise and strengthening educational stan­ Ms. Wallace: 1) Complete­ counsel as we move into the dards, policies, and programs. ly disrupted my life maybe be­ cause it was unstable in the first place. Spelman Students March In Greensboro 2) I lost most of my friends; I no longer associate with the By Melony Matthews same people, or live in the same The purpose of the march was Over 7,000 protesters partici­ place. My friends, especially pated in the February 2, 1980 to peacefully counter-act Kian female, felt that the only Greensboro Anti-Kian Rally, in harassment. Many of the dem­ way they could be my friends Greensboro, North Carolina. onstrators brought that spirit of would be that they had to agree There was a representation of a nonviolence protest, but with me. All of these things have more than 50 colleges, including others, in the case of the Com­ been forced upon me. students from the Atlanta Uni­ munist Workers Party (CWP), 3) The book has invaded my marched to avenge the murder versity Center, and 400 different life—I cannot be a closet femi­ organizations. The Atlanta of the five CWP comrades on nist anymore. Chapter of the February 2nd November 3,1979. 4) My whole life has been The march commenced Sat­ Mobilization Committee and the publicized, (she implied that it Southern Christian Leadership urday 12:00 p.m. at the World still is.) War Memorial Stadium, ending Conference sponsored buses for Student: Has the white media at 3:00 pm with the rally in the 200 Atlanta citizens to attend used what you’ve done to further the rally. See GREENSBORO p. 7 Michelle Wallace See WALLACE p. 7 Spelman Spotlight February 25, 1980 Page 2 A Letter to the President

Dear Mr. President, and he will always be the greatest well be true that you and ol’ I can not begin to tell you how (boxer). BUT, I don’t want him Cyrus feel threatened by the kind appalled I was when I learned representing me or my country of power and prestige that Andy that you had asked Muhammad on any diplomatic mission. Young had amassed through his Ali to represent the United States Just listen to the kinds of personal appeal. Consequently, I on a “sensitive mission” to Africa, remarks he has made: can understand why you chose a mission in which, he would try “They didn’t tell me in not to send him to Africa. Editor-in-Chief - Rotonda G. Watts to persuade these countries to America that Russia supports Nevertheless, your selection of Associate Editor - Pamela Denise Moore not participate in the Moscow these countries.” Ali to do the job was a slap in the Olympics. “Maybe I’m being used to face to all intelligent black Without even getting involved doing something that ain’t right.” Americans, for we know that Editors in the issue as to whether anyone “You all have made me feel there are others capable of doing Advertising Manager-Phyllis Sawyer should be trying to boycott the funny with your questions, like a good job on such a “special Art Editor - Ellen Robinson Olympics or whether it is wise for Arts Editor- Claire Henry Reporters I’m a traitor.” mission”. Needless to say, Tan­ Business Managers - Trevonia Brown LaRonda Morris the United States to engage in The U.S. and USSR are “the zania’s President J ulius Nyere did Angela Nickerson Kiron Skinner what one may call a revival of the hottest two white men in history.” the right thing when he refused to Circulation Manager - Lavita J ohnson Cynthia Williams Cold War. I think that it was If these two white men start meet with Ali and instead direc­ Samuel Matchett News Editors - Kiron Kanina Skinner highly distasteful for the United fighting, all us little black folks ted him to the Minister of Youth Sharon Snead Adele Sheron Newson States to send a person as un­ are going to be caught in the mid­ ’ and Culture. Sheron Covington Photography Editors - Ruth Cauthen diplomatic and flamboyant as Ali Angela Cumberlander dle.” Pamela Scott Melony Matthews on a “sensitive mission”. Obviously, Mr. Ali appears to Public Relations Manager - Sheron Covington Your friend, Angela Benson Mr. President, I understand be quite ignorant in this im­ Religion Editor - Angela Benson Robin Barnes how hard it is for most whites to portant area, and what makes it Pamela Denise Moore Literary Editor - Michelle Dacus distinguish one black from worse is that YOU, Mr. President Photographers - Kirby Ayers another. We all look alike to y’all of the United States, YOU ap­ P.S. I realize that you may Collette Laviolette (you all in Northern talk). But for Samuel Matchette pointed him! He would not have possibly wish to take issue with the record, allow me to clarify been in Africa if he had not some of the points made in this this once and for all: received your approval! letter and that you may want to Muhammad Ali is not a In summation Mr. President, defend your actions. If this is the diplomat or an expert in foreign this is all that I have to say to you: case, feel free to call me. I will affairs. He never has been and it Obviously, Mr. President, your immediately send my good is doubtful that he ever will be. sensitivity toward and respect of “friend” Evil Kneivel to Now, Don’t get me wrong—us the black peoples of the world ap­ Washington to represent my The Burden Kennedy Faces blacks jes love Muhammad Ali to pears to not amount to very views and position in regards to By LaRonda Morris serious issue, which is hurting death. He is the greatest (boxer) much. I know that it may very this important matter. What lies behind Senator Ed­ Kennedy’s strength, where as ward Kennedy’s lessened Iran is helping Carter to rebuild popularity in the public opinion his image as a leader. Since polls? Last. J uly he was the doubts have been risen about favorite 2-1, now he is the un­ Kennedy’s behavior in the situa­ derdog. Even before his tion, there is reluctance in people Letters to the editor statement on the Iranian issue his to vote for him. decline in popularity had started. The main reason Chap­ Morehouse-Spelman Players Now questions are being raised paquiddick has caused problems Dear Editor: formances in the past, I wonder brought out of this prodbctioij. about his reasons for running, and contradictions for Kenndy is I was simply appalled by the what has happened. Did the director not rejad this along with his lackluster cam­ because the media highlighted Morehouse-Spelman’s produc­ I always'thought that the pjlot play? Did he not understand it? I, paigning. According to updated this incident just before his for­ tion of “Cabaret.” In my eight of “Cabaret” dealt with the can’t imagine a director not being polls, the main reason for his mal announcement of candidacy. years in Atlanta I have been an political overtones of the Hitler aware of this more thartibbvious rapid decrease in popularity is On another survey taken, people avid supporter of every More­ era in Germany. Because of the theme. the smoldering issue of Chap- that followed the case closely felt house-Spelman Players perform­ constant fear of war and the ever­ The play does not end;happily. paquiddick. that his behavior was improper. ance, but this year I was shocked present threat of the Holocaust, It is not a happy play. Did the It has been more than a decade Therefore, people who harbor at the lack of substance in that many of the Germans, silly director not understand that since the incident of Chap- these doubts are reluctant to vote production. (Dr. Baldwin Bur­ Bowles and Cliff Bradshaw either? I was shocked at tl|e “Hip» paquiddick took place. It was in for Kennedy. roughs would never have let such sought refuge in the Cabaret tp, hip hoorah”, way the play ended, July 1969 that his car hurtled off Despite the seriousness that a catastrophe hit that stage.) help alleviate the agony* of this I’m sure the playwright o£ the Dyke Bridge in the tiny Chappaquiddick has played on In remembering excellent More­ fear. The political overtones qf “Cabaret” would have been Massachusetts island of Chap- Kennedy’s campaign for house-Spelman Players per- the play were never properly shocked as well. paquiddick, killing 28-year old Presidency, it was indicated in a And the acting left even more Mary J o Kopechne. According to Newsweek poll that he may still to be desired. Surely Spdhnan polls last spring, most Americans run strong against Carter if and College has produced bettter ac­ seemed willing to forgive and when he looses the boost he has S.S.G.A. Budget tors than I saw on thqt itage forget. However, a poll taken of gained from the Iran crisis. The opening and closing nights. Democrats and independents by survey also showed that Kennedy “I pay $90.00 a year for an ac­ tinue to have them this semester. And what, pray tell, tvas the the Gallup Organization showed still rates higher than Carter on tivity fee; where is my money We are sponsoring Ira problem with the music? Not that Chappaquiddick is still a his leadership qualities. going? This is a question which Goodkin, a concert pianist who once were the actors and the many Spelman students ask of performed January 31, 1980 music together at all times. the S.S.G.A. at 11:00 a.m. in Sisters Chapel. This is by no means saying that The Spelman Student Govern­ Black History Month will be everyone involved with the ment Association received an celebrated extensively through­ production had problems, allocation of $50,000 for the out the month of February with however, all in all, I thought 1979-1980 academic year. These numerous speakers, displays, “Cabaret” was a flop. “Cabaret” is funds were distributed among the and seminars. my favorite musical and I think classes, dorms, clubs, yearbook, Plans are presently being made Spelman’s Drama Department newspaper, and the Student to co-sponsor a benefit Concert did the show quite a disservice Government Association. The for the United Negro College due to an obvious lack of direc­ respective figures were published Fund with Clark. We will also tion. In the future I hope the in our October Newsletter and have our second annual Greek department will stick to shows it are available to students in the Week in March. can handle and not waste the S.G.A. office. All of these activities must be public’s time with amateurish un­ financially supported. Many professionalism. The aims of the 1979-1980 students do not choose to take Signed, S.S.G.A. Cabinet have been to advantage of these activities and A Concerned Critic provide students with a balance therefore proclaim that their of cultural, social and money is not being used wisely. If Dear Critic: educational experiences. Our you are finding the variety of I greatly appreciate your can­ community dialogues on women programs which the S.G.A. is of­ dor and concern. I, too, agree have featured Eartha Kitt, Mrs. fering unsatisfactory, please feel that “Cabaret” was a “flop”. Jean Young, and Michelle free to offer your suggestions. Hopefully with the recent shift in Wallace. Our Ball and the administration of the Drama Coronation were a success. A If there are still questions con­ Department, the Morehouse- delegate will be attending the cerning the S.G.A. budget, please Spelman Players will recapture United Negro College Fund Con­ come to the S.G.A. office and the dramatic excellence that you ference in February. We have speak with either myself or the remember. sponsored movies and will con­ Wfeefe in The Black Press. treasurer. Toni Skipper. Editor-in-Chief Spelman Spotlight February 25, 1980 Page 3 Carter's State of the Union Address By Kiron Skinner According to Frank Reynolds States will not yield to black­ die East. During the 1960s the diminishing energy alternatives, of ABC news, the “State of the mail.” The President further United States involved itself in he directly appealed to the Union” address by President Car­ warned that if the hostages are the Soviet threat in Berlin and the American people; “Tonight I call ter on January 23, 1980 was not released, a “severe price will Cuban missile crisis. And during on you, all the people of “almost devoted to foreign be paid.” He did not state what the past decade, Carter reminded America, help our nation con­ policy.” President Carter began that severe price will be, but he the American people that three serve energy, eliminate waste, his address by saying; “The state did add, “we will never rest until United States presidents have make 1980 the year of energy of our Union depends on the state American hostages are released.” worked to halt the nuclear power conservation.” of the world and the state of the Concerning the Soviet Union’s race. In the 1980s, he added, the Discussing some governmental world depends on the state of our troops in Afghanistan, the United States “effort to control problems, the President stated Union.” President informed that the nuclear power will not be aban­ that some of his goals are to Many political scientists and Soviet invasion is evidence of doned.” reduce the government deficit analysts reported after the speech military aggression. “The Soviet Perhaps the most prominent and balance the budget, cut that they considered Carter’s ad­ Union must pay a concrete price statement in his address was the paper work and dismantle un­ dress to be more of a United for their aggression....Verbal statement that the Persian Gulf is necessary government States foreign policy statement condemnation is not enough,” vital to the United States’ regulations on businesses. Also, than a statement on the Union. Carter emphasized. In light of national interest, and that the he wants to continue process in In fact, Carter dedicated much of what the Soviet Union has done, Soviet Union must not dominate providing jobs and training for his address to explaining what the Carter stated, “The United States foreign oil fields. the unskilled worker, including United States position will be on has imposed stiff economic Domestic problems of the ditions. youths and minorities. the two major international penalties on the Soviet Union.” United States were discussed When Carter began to discuss After Carter finished his State crisis; American hostages in Iran Aside from stating United during the latter portion of the the need for energy conservation of the Union address, one jour­ and Soviet troops in Afghanistan. States policy on the two major in­ president's speech. First, Carter and alternatives, he reported that nalist called him a “different In his discussion of the Iranian ternational events, the President said that it is imperative that congress must work promptly on man”. He said that this was not situation, to the Congressional listed some of the major actions Congress approve the military energy legislation. He suggested the same J immy Carter that came plenum, Carter labeled the acts and policies of the United States budget for 1981. Also, he that Congress consider solar into office almost four years ago, of the Iranian students as forms in the last few decades. In the vehemently added, “The selec­ power, realistic prices, the and the reason for this change is of “international terrorism.” He 1950s the United States employed tive service system must be development of synthetic fuels as largely due to international stated; “In response to the a containment policy towards the revitalized.” These are domestic imperative to this nations future. events that have permeated abhorrent act of Iran, our Soviet Union when they in­ chores that the U.S. must realize Carter not only called on American life in recent months. position is clear; the United tervened in Korea and the Mid- in light of international con­ Congress to aid him in this era of Birmingham Mayor Keynotes Morehouse Convocation Richard Arrington, Jr., the poverty. We must see that is a movement to rebuild the in­ newly elected Mayor of Bir­ organizations such as the NAACP ner cities. Now is a good time to mingham, Alabama, was the are strengthened. We must take be mayor if you have ideas, com­ keynote speaker at a special con­ as our slogan—I want for my mitment, and energy. Bir­ vocation held in his honor at the brother what I want for myself.” mingham people have made a lot Martin Luther King, Jr. Turning his attention to his of progress, but there is still a Memorial Chapel on the recent election as Mayor of Bir­ long way to go.” Morehouse College campus mingham, Dr. Arrington pointed Dr. Arrington closed his remarks by stating, “Title III recently. out that there is a lot of similarity In introducing Dr. Arrington to between leading a college and legislation is the greatest source the convocation audience, leading a city. He stated, “The of federal income for black Morehouse President Dr. Hugh success of our nation is based on colleges. We must be vitally con­ M. Gloster stated, “Today I have a people who are willing to take cerned about this legislation in a pleasure I never dreamed I on tough tasks...Currently there 1980.” would enjoy in this life. The pleasure of introducing a black man as the Mayor of Bir­ mingham, Alabama. I hope that everyone in this audience ap­ ERA Defeated preciates the historical signifi­ By Cynthia Williams cance of the election of Dr. Despite strong lobbying from or abridged by the United States Arrington in the upward President J immy Carter, the or by any state on account of sex. movement in the American Equal Rights Amendment was Section 2. The Congress shall South.” Dr. Gloster added, “Dr. defeated in the Georgia State have the power to enforce, by ap­ Arrington’s career shows that a Senate Monday J anuary 21, 1980 propriate legislation, the black man who is well qualified by a vote of 32-against and 23-for. provisions of this article. and who will drive forward can The amendment would have Section 3. This Amendment rise from the depths of disad­ needed 29 votes for passage. shall take effect two years after vantage and reach the heights of A large majority of Georgia the date of ratification. success^ even in Alabama.” State senators voting “yes” for The overall objective of the Dr. Arrington challenged the Mayor Richard Arrington and Dr. Hugh Gloster the ratification of the ERA were amendment would be to forbid audience to “teach against apathy Democrats. Many felt the issue denial of equal rights on the sole Photo by William Ransom The Informer and indifference. We must sup­ of the ERA was more a political basis of sex. port black colleges, churches, party issue rather than one of Rev. William Howard Addresses and organizations such as the public opinion. Of the 23 senators A number of Senators, NAACP who have helped build who voted “yes” for the however, had changed their votes Special Morehouse Convocation bridges for us to cross.” He ad­ ratification, only one, Paul from the 1975 tally when the ded, “Many colleges have years Coverdell of Atlanta, was a ERA was also defeated in the Reverend William Howard, was the first Reverend Howard of struggle ahead before we can Republican. Many Republicans Senate. Both Senators Floyd President of the National Council had given before a predominantly gain vitality and stability that is Hudgins, D-Columbus, and Lee of Churches, and one of the black audience since his return and Démocrates voting against needed. Black Colleges and chur­ ERA expressed suppport of the Robinson, D-Macon had swit­ ministers who conducted Christ­ from Iran. ches have taught us the meaning aims of the ERA, but were disap­ ched their votes from “no” in mas services for the American Reverend Howard stated, “I of institutional strength. We as pointed with the wording. The 1975 to “yes” at the Monday hostages in Iran, returned to his have demonstrated my personal Black Americans do not have Equal Rights Amendment for­ voting. In spite of this, the final alma mater to give members of and pastorial concern and com­ many institutions that we can vote in the Senate Monday dif­ the Morehouse family his first­ passion for the hostages and their mally reads; draw from, however, we do have Section 1. Equality of rights fered by. just one vote from the hand impression of the situation families, so there can be no doubt our colleges and churches. Your under the law shall not be denied 33-22 vote in 1975. as it exists in Iran. about my hope and prayer for challenge is to move things along Reverend Howard indicated their safe return.” He pointed out for the better as a dreamer and a that he went to Iran in his current that one of the broader lessons doer. Adversities must become position as President of the the Iranian crisis has had toward opportunities.” National Council of Churches, United States foreign policy is to Dr. Arrington pointed out, the largest ecumenical show that the fundamental ob­ “The black middle class has a organization in the United States, jectives of United States foreign responsibility to aid those who with a membership of some forty are shackled in the depths of It takes one hour for Earth to turn 15 degrees on its axis. million members. This address See HOWARD p. 7 Spelman Spotlight February 25. 1980 Black Photography Exhibition at High Museum The Black Photographer, an exhibition of 150 outstanding photographs, opened in the North Gallery of The High Museum of Art, on Saturday, February 23, and will be on view through April 2. There is no admission charge. In conjunction with the exhibition, Reginald McGhee, a Bronze Jubilee Awards noted photographer and former curator of the Studio Museum of By Kolonda Watts Harlem presented an illus­ On Saturday, February 2, the Among the honorees was our trated lecture on the history Bronze J ubliee Awards were held very own Mrs. Mozelle Spriggs, of black photographers, on Sun­ in front of a packed house in honored for her contributions to day, February 24, at 2 p.m. in the Morehouse’s Martin Luther King dance. Other honorees included Walter Hill Auditorium. Chapel as a highlight of the Dr. Florence Crim Robinson in Bronze Jubilee Week. The awards the area of Music; Lee May in The Black Photographer was program honored persons who communicative Arts; Alice organized by the editors of Black had contributed significantly to Lovelace, Literature; K. Joy Photographers Annual and was Black Culture in 1979. Persons Peters, Visual Arts; Edward largely drawn from the three were not only honored for their Billups, Drama; and Evelyn Mit­ volumes of that publication. The artistic ability, but for their ser­ chell, Arts Education. traveling exhibition, including vice to the community as well. A special tribute was given to the work of more than 70 photographers and covering a “Atlanta has a wealth of artists Dr. Baldwin Burroughs, former Lee Elder and Vonetta McGee who are known internationally, chairperson of Spelman College’s span of some 70 years, was first but not locally,” says Sheryl Drama Department. installed at the Corcoran Gallery Riley, Bronze Jubilee producer. Victor Thomas, first attendent in Washington in 1977. “We want the community to of Spelman’s Blue and White Representative David Scott; The roughly contemporaneous become aware of its artists.” Court, sang “On a Clear Day.” Playwright Ray McIver; Police pioneer work of James Van Der- An exerpt from the Commissioner Lee P. Brown; Ac­ Zee in Harlem, P.H. Polk in choreopoem, “For Colored Girls tress Vonetta McGee; Actress Alabama, and the late Addison Who Have Considered Suicide Loretta Long from “Sesame N. Scurlock in Washington is well When the Rainbow is Enuf” was Street;” Theatrical Director represented by prints ranging presented. Ms. LaTanya Richard­ Walter Dallas and many more. from 1908 through the early son, graduate of Spelman College The Awards ceremony was 1940s. Other major black performed the monologue “No aired on WETV, Channel 30, as photographers whose work is on Assistance.” part of a week long celebration of view include Gordon Parks, Roy Iris Little-Roberts, Class of Black culture. The Bronze Decarava, Tony Barboza, Louis 1979 and former Miss Maroon J ubilee program, including other Draper, Herbert Randall, and White, was among those ser­ informative and entertaining Beuford Smith, and Pulitzer Prize ving as award presenters. Other television programming, was winners Ovie Carter, Matthew presenters included such created in 1978 in honor of Black Shirley Franklin and Mayor Lewis, and Moneta Sleet, J r. notables as Mayor Maynard History month. Jackson; Mr. Shirley Franklin, Jackson. director of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs; Altovise Davis, wife of Sammy Davis Jr.; Ms. Berlinda ‘Colored Girls' Production A Success Tolbert, “Jennie” on the By Rolonda Watts HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE directed by Alliance Artistic television hit “The Jeffersons”; The Alliance Theatre /WHEN THE RAINBOW IS Director Fred Chappell and Monica Kaufman, television highlighted its production season ENUF. Walter Dallas, founder and Ar­ with Ntozake Shange’s tistic Director of the Proposition Altovise Davis news personality; State Miss Shange’s tapestry of choreopoem “For Colored Girls prose-poems is a celebration of Theatre Company. The setting Who Have Considered passion, courage and the will to was designed by Ming Cho Lee, Photos by The Informer Suicide/When the Rainbow is survive. who created the original and was Enuf.” A production almost the principal designer for the When first produced by J oseph above criticism, “Colored Girls” New York Shakespeare Festival brought its interracially packed Papp at the New York from 1962-1973. Shakespeare Festival in 1976, house to its feet. The spiritual Of the seven actresses in the FOR COLORED GIRLS... was uplifting of the song “I Found performance, four of them are heralded by Clive Barnes of the God in Myself’, at the close of graduates of Spelman: Iris New York Times as, “a totally ex­ the show, brought tears to the Little-Roberts, the lady in traordinary and wonderful eyes of many after this beautifully orange; LaTanya Richardson, the delivered series of emotional evening of theatre.” When it lady in red; Denise Micklebury, confessions. opened on Broadway the lady in yellow; and Barbara To be a woman, to be Black following year, Mel Gussow of Sullivan, the lady in green. The the Times concurred, describing, and living in America other actresses included Shelia “a play that should be seen, today—Ntozake Shange explores Linnette, the lady in brown; Bar­ savored and treasured.” the complexities in her bara Stokes, the lady in blue; and choreopoem to Black sisterhood, The Alliance production of Anne Mitchell, the lady in pur­ FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO COLORED GIRLS... was co­ ple.

Fulton County Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves presenting Special Tribute Bronze Jubilee Award to Duke Pearson. Cast of‘Colored Girls.’ 4

Spelman Spotlight February 25, 1980 Page 5 Our Whole School for Christ

AUC Christian Conference Scheduled for March 21*23

By Angela Benson various classes during the week choir from Burlington, North The Fifth Annual Atlanta preceeding the conference. Carolina, will be in concert. University Center Christian Con­ In addition to Mr. Johnson, The total cost for the con­ ference will be held at Spelman the conference will feature ference is $12. This includes one College on March 21-23. The con­ workshops in the areas of male- meal on Saturday. Conference ference, “Liberated for Service, female relationships, student t-shirts are available for $4. II,” is sponsored by the Spelman leadership, black theology and For further information, con­ Christian Fellowship. The evangelism. On Saturday night, tact Sharonetta McIntyre', Box featured guest speaker is Mr. March 22, New Directions, a 1514 Spelman or 588-9064. Benjamin W. Johnson of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Herman "Koft" Bailey Mr. Johnson is the pastor and founder of Christ Baptist Church. He is a well-known lecturer in In Retrospective Home Mission, Urban Evange­ Prayer Changes Things The powerfully moving works worked with the Poor People’s lism and Bible. In August of of Herman “Kofi” Bailey speak Campaign of Martin Luther King, 1979 several AUC students By Sharonetta L. McIntyre directly to “Pan Africa”; they Jr., creating the poster which were present to hear him speak whatever you wish, and it shall be also speak to Universal Man as he became the symbol of that march on being “young, black and Prayer (i.e. talking with God) changes things. Most of you have done for you”. You must abide in . is beset with the triumphs and on Washington. He was with the Christian.” Students in the Center Jesus by doing what He says do tribulations of his world. students cause in the Atlanta will have this same opportunity as heard that statement before, but it doesn’t really have any and His words must become a With sincere dedication to por­ University Center during the dark Mr. Johnson will be a guest in vital part of your being—your trayal of the beauty and dignity of days after Dr. King’s assassina­ meaning for you as an individual. Why? Because deep within your­ heart-knowledge as opposed to Black life, Kofi’s inspiration is tion. Announcements your head-knowledge. Un­ nurtured by experiences in He studied at Howard Univer­ self, you can recall times that you prayed to God, many times to no derstand that God desires to give western and non-western coun­ sity with Alaine Locke; Sterling Congratulations AGM you good things (Luke 12:32). The Atlanta Gospel Movement avail. Prayer is a dialogue. Many tries. He worked and studied in Brown, James Porter; at The Spelman Christian celebrated its Ninth Anniversary of us have never actually talked France, Ghana, Guyana, Nigeria, Alabama State with Hayward Fellowship would like to pray Mexico and Switzerland. His Oubre; and at the University of on January 27 at the Grace with God, for talking with someone involves transmitting as with you concerning whatever works has been shown in the Southern California with DeErdly Covenant Baptist Church. well as receiving. One cannot requests you have. Please write, United States, Canada, France, and Charles White. Activists, Congratulations AGM on nine talk with another and never listen down your prayer requests and Switzerland, Mexico, England, Educators, Politicians, J udicial years of a great ministry in music. to what he has to say. Such is the deposit them in the “Prayer Box” Guyana, Nigeria, Ghana, Brazil, figures (Angela Davis, Martin Prayer meetings case in talking with God. located near the bulletin board in J apan and the Congo. Luther King, Jr., Malcolm, Friday nights (7:30-9:30) are a There are requirements that the upper concourse. We also Sterling Brown, Horace M. Bond, time of prayer and RADICAL you must meet to receive answers welcome any questions that you Uniquely, he has become an Benjamin Mays, Howard Moore, Bible Study at Danforth Chapel to prayers. In John 15:7, Jesus have regarding prayer and ask active part of the most potent etc) all are his idols. on Morehouse College Campus. says that “If you abide in Me, and that you put them in the “Prayer social movements of our time: He has a passionate concern Come out and fellowship! My words abide in you, ask Box”. He was associated with WEB for black youth, a deep reverence Dubois during his last years in for prominent edlers, a love of Ghana. The portrait shown in this black music and drama. exhibit reflects this period, Herman Bailey is one of a mere From a Personal Viewpoint showing Dubois wearing a handful of contemporary master Chinese jacket at the age of 93 draughtsmen of the past few and with the symbol of the black decades. Along with the late The Return of Ben Chavis star of the Pan Africa movement. Charles White, Benny Andrews This was the last portrait before and J ohn Biggers, he has become By Pamela Moore citement at this event. I kept said, “I am here to talk about the his death. one of the “Groits” immortalizing Associate Editor asking myself—Where are the road ahead.” Bailey Chaired the Art Depart­ visually not only the beauty, love For most of us in the NOW vicious dogs? Where are the According to the Rev. Chavis, ment at the Kwame Nkrumah and dignity of Black people, but generation, the sixties and the KKK men? When is someone the road ahead will be long, hard, Ideological Institute in Ghana for the struggle and hardships often turmoil of that time are things of going to get shot? Will it be me? and stony. This event, he added, three years and left the country associated with their lives. the past. It is very hard for us to You know what? Absolutely is just a beginning. He said that when Nkrumah was deposed. We, at Spelman are grateful for even imagine what it is like for a nothing happened. It was just a beyond the rhetoric and talk, “we Returning to Spelman College the opportunity to show his generation of youth to grow up peaceful march. must go back to our communities in 1967 as Artist in Residence, he works. on the street’s, to grow up as Anyway, when we finally en­ and organize.” freedom fighters, to grow up in ded the march, we went to the Blacks (and others) must learn A Spelman Woman the midst of a social revolution. coliseum for a rally. There were to develop a plan of action said A few weeks ago, I had an op­ people there from every­ Chavis. “This event,” he said, “is portunity to take a step back in where — Mississippi, New in part a reaction—a reaction to Our Sister in Germany time—to actually participate in a York, Alabama, Ohio, etc. what happended on November 3, By Robin Barnes Boppard just outside of Frank­ real march for freedom. The President Joseph Lowery spoke a reaction to what happened in Congratulations and best furt. Her award includes room march that I am referring to is and Skip Robinson of the United Decatur with the KKK,” and a wishes to twenty one year old and board with a German family, the Anti-Kian march and Prolife League in Mississippi spoke. reaction to the history of Susan Robertson. A native of a monthly allowance of four hun­ Rally held in Greenesboro, North Other veterans of the struggle mistreatment blacks have Neptune, New Jersey and a dred and fifty dollars, and com­ Carolina to protest the shooting spoke also, many of them received in America. senior majoring in Ger- plete tours to other parts of Ger­ of five innocent people by the representing groups such as the According to Chavis, America man/Psychology. Susan is taking many. Klu Klux Kian last November. Communist Worker’s Party, is reaping what she has sown in advantage of a scholarship to Susan is a dedicated member To tell the truth, however, my various labor groups, and other Iran and Afghanistan. Carter is study in Boppard, Germany. of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, feelings about this affair were political organizations. talking about reinstating the Students from eleven states and plans to obtain a PhD. in somewhat mixed. First of all, the Most of them spoke very well, draft, he continued, but “We will competed in examinations for clinical Psychology. Her hobbies march was L-O-N-G, and the but I kept asking myself—Is this fight no more wars for capitalism! four special scholarships. Susan include sewing, ice skating, swim­ ground was cold and slushy from all that we should be doing? We will fight no more wars for received one of the awards to ming, and travel. We send with the recent snow. My legs and feet Talking? I clearly felt misplaced. capitalism! study advanced reading and Susan our best wishes and loyal were killing me! I felt out-of-touch with those And the crowd went wild once writing at Goetche institute at support. Secondly, there was no ex- people—I was frustrated, for I again. The mild-mannered, self- was ready for direction and ac­ composed minister who had been tion, and all I seemed to be get­ isolated from society for so long, A spokesman for the students ting was talk. The whole event had made his debut once again The university’s regents Fraudulent said that they were unaware that seemed to be misplaced in into the world and was taking - decided not to honor the the awards were illegal. He said scholarships scholarships after an in­ history—a last tribute to a lost giant steps into the next decade. that they needed financial era in time. vestigation was done by the assistance the to pay higher Then it was time for Ben Campus Digest News Service Texas attorney general’s office. tuition. Some 900 foreign students at The awards were said to be part Chavis to come forth. The Texas Southern University will of a scheme to circumvent a new renowned member of the be billed $360,000 for tuition fees state law requiring foreign Wilmington 10, who just gained that they avoided paying last fall. students to pay out-of-state fees. his freedom from prison, came to Local religious organizations The students were asked to pay the podium shaking his fist and The Appian Way, a 2,000- year-old Roman road with awarded them scholarships $40 per semester credit hour A Japanese Proverb says, chanting, “Power to the People”. a deep foundation, is in instead of the $4 per hour paid by "Adversity is the source of The people went wild. When which were found to be better condition than many residents. strength." fraudulent. he finally calmed them down, he modern roads and streets. Spelman Spotlight February 2S. 1980 Page 6 Should Women Fight? By Samuel Matchett and Sharon Snead Just for fun a sample survey emotionally conditioned to ac­ “Yes, women should fight was taken of students attending tually “fight” in a war, and that because equality includes respon­ Spelman and Morehouse colleges female intuitiveness, sensitivity sibility as well as priviledge, for their opinions concerning the and common sense would however, there are limitations...” following hypothetical situation: prevent the average (black) Stacia Fisher-Fr. The year is 1983 and the Equal woman from participating in any Rights Amendment, (equality of physical war effort. A surprise to “No, I believe that women are rights under the law shall not be this reporter was the strong individuals to a certain ex­ denied or abridged by the United acknowledgement that the tent, but I do not believe all States or by any state on account majority of the women surveyed women could survive under those of sex (March 22, 1972, were non-supporters of E.R.A. conditions.” proposed), has been a ratified and the majority of men surveyed Gina Hopson-Fr. portion of the constitution for the were pro-E.R.A. It is uncertain as “Yes, if women say they accept past four years. On the first day to whether or not those persons the E.R.A., then they have to ac­ of April, the United States polled accurately represent the cept the good with the bad and becomes officially involved in majority of Spelman or going to war is all part of it.” military conflict with Russia in Morehouse students and it is also Anita Bryant-Fr. some unfortunate “scapegoat” fair to not that those persons Robbin Hart country. Both major factions polled accurately represent the “No, personally I could not kill Anthony Hawkins have quasi-equal military might majority of Spelman or “No, women should not be ex­ someone. Women are tougher and either power will un­ Morehouse students and it is also pected to serve in the armed for­ than they used to be, but their are “No.I wouldn’t want to go to doubtedly resort to nuclear war­ only fair to note that those per­ ces on the same basis as men. I still too many who are too fragile war and if they reinforced the fare should the tide of battle shift sons polled may not have had a believe in equal rights for women to fight.” draft, then I’d be eligible to go, too conclusively in favor of their clear understanding of what because women are just as apable Dawn White-Fr. and personally, I’m not physically opposition; however, before the E.R.A. is all about. Regardless of and intellectual as men but to capable to fight in a war.” nuclear alternative is considered these points, it was ascertained fight in a war is another story...” Marilyn Washington-Jr. and implemented, one should by this survey that the students Ruth Cauthen-Ir. realistically figure upon the use polled could not seriously of ten of thousands of infantry imagine themselves “fighting in “NO! I am not for the E.R.A. I soldiers courageously en­ any war of the side of a country don’t feel that most women have “No, In this day in time I think deavoring to “make the world that openly discriminates against the emotional strength to be in­ women can take the pain of war safe for democracy, human rights them.” volved in the war. but not the conditions of war. •and the American way”. Now, the Finally there were those among Melva Gipson-Sr. Men have been more conditioned real question. In lieu of the us who felt that if ratification of “Initially I wouldn’t advocate for war whereas women haven’t.” possible privileges and respon­ E.R.A. was a reality when it is this simply because of the way I Tollese Harris-Jr. sibilities accessed to women with only right and just that the was brought up but if this nation’s the ratification of E.R.A. and in responsibilities (bad) as well as continued existence came down view of America’s need for man the priviledges (good) of E.R.A. to how many people we were able “Yes, under the present con­ power in a time of crisis, should be respected. Understandable, to send out to defend it, if we ditions of the All-Volunteer- women be expected to serve in one must expect that along with wanted the nation to survive, I Army, women would go through the armed forces on the same equal pay, equal jobs, equal op­ would have to say yes.” the same training as men, basis as men? portunity; and equal con­ David Watkins-Jr. therefore would be equally The results of this survey can­ sideration under the law not all prepared for was as men.” Stacia Fisher not be singularly described, but aspects of the amendments are Valerie Rembert-Jr. most opinions fell into a few quite as beneficial and pleasant major categories. First, there as these preceeding, thus, were those interviewees who felt something as hideous and “Yes, if women want to be that if a woman has the ability disgusting as equal participation equal with men then that includes and desire to defend this country in a war is plausible and if indeed all areas NOT excluding war.” in time of war then she should by war be the case—women should Ar’Lisa Coleman-Fr. all means fight, however, the not and cannot be excluded. “No, frankly it’s unrealistic. question of whether or not to In brief, the broad results of Personally I’m not that physical fight goes beyond the con­ this survey light-heartedly as to be crawling through the sideration of mental and physical suggest that should this country mud and jungles, etc...” capabilities, rather it is a become involved in a military Emily Black situation imbued with eons of a conflict, it would be advisable for religiously-oriented psychology this nation’s government not to “No, first of all I’m not for which says that there are par­ expect a great deal of support E.R.A. I like the way it is now. I ticular activities in which women from Black Americans, female or like the position I have as a should not participate. Ap­ male! female and besides I don’t like parently this opinion attempts to weapons!” convey the message that the Alison Willis-Soph. Anna-Marie Stumme question of whether or not “No, I don’t think the majority women should be expected to of women are mentally prepared serve in the armed forces on the to go to war.” "... as a black woman I would Vicki Hardaway same basis as men is not one not categorize myself by sex but Dana Reed-Soph. which may be answered in strict by blood and as a black person I black and white terms; con­ would not go to war in support of “Yes, they should be expected sideration of such things as the United States of America.” to fight in war on the same basis biological differences, attitudinal Anna-Marie Stumme-Fr. “Yes, they should be expected variances and differences based as men. If women want total to serve in the armed forces. I do upon social conditioning must be “Personally, NO! Women equality then they should get not believe in the E.R.A. I feel taken into account. should not fight in the armed for­ total equality in ATT areas.” that women are protected in our ces. However, if E.R.A. has been Vicki Hardaway-Soph. society today. We are able to Another opinion reflects the passed and everyone is supposed receive better and higher paying feeling of a high percentage of to be treated equally according to jobs. If the E.R.A. was ratified, pollees. This opinion states that the law then women cannot be we would also have to pay women obviously are not the excluded from participating in alimony and child support. physical equal of men, therefore, Anita Bryant the armed forces.” Leslie Douglas-Jr. they should not be expected to John Wilson-Sr, contribute to the war effort in quite the same capacities or on Quotations the exact same basis as men; in­ No, women are not physically “No. I. myself can not see me fantry, for example. At the same built the same way men are being drafted into the army. I am time women, in lieu of their in­ therefore they are not capable of sure their would be some kind of tellectual abilities and their ap­ “No, women should not just be doing the same things.” birth control practiced but titude for leadership, could be ex­ drafted or expected to serve on Janet Anderson-Soph. someone will probably come up pected to serve the country in the same basis as men. Each in­ pregnant. As a result of pregnan­ “No, we cannot withstand the areas of comparable importance dividual woman should have the cy the decision has to be made same rigorous activity that men that are less strenuous and option...women should not be ex­ about an abortion or if they will can because we are not require less personal risk. pected to waste their time and have the child and have it A third opinion firmly declares possibly their lives in a war biologically or physically built for it.” brought up in an environment of that “E.R.A. is not for me”, that dealing with power-hungry men”. war." Cynthia Todd-Soph. women in this country are not Janessa Grady-Soph. Gina Hopson Lillian Mason-Fr. Page 7 Spelman Spotlight February 25. 1980 BOARD (from page 1)

Trustees of The Martin Luther Arts; Education and Americans; King, J r. Memorial Center, The as well as a member of the Policy National Council for Children Review Board of the Public and Television, The German Agenda Foundation. Marshal Fund; a member of The In 1979, Mrs. Edelman Yale University Corporation received the 1979 Black En­ (1971-1977); and is on the board terprise Achievement Award for of Directors of the NAACP Legal her professionalism in child Defence and Educational Fund welfare reform. She has been ap­ Inc., The National Office for the pointed a member of the Rights of the Indigent, and The President’s Commission for a National Agenda for the ’80’s. GREENSBORO (from page 1) Greensboro Coliseum. Speakers The city managers declared a from various groups spoke on state of energency for Greens­ the purpose of the Anti-Kian boro, alleging it the only way to meetings. Joseph Lowery, Presi­ keep demonstrators from carry­ dent of the National Southern ing firearms. Although it was Christian Leadership Conference understood, by the participants, (SCLC), summerized his speech that no weapons were to be by comparing the crowd to the carried, city police and the hostages in Iran and the KKK National Guard continued to to the Ayatullah Khomeini. patrol the route. Rev. Lowery’s remarks received Despite some of the distorted boos and hisses from portions reasoning for the march and the of the audience. anticipation of trouble, the Rev. Ben Chavis, member of march maintained order, and A Guard's Eye-View the Wilmington Ten, also spoke the men in the white sheets at the rally. were no where in sight. By Sheron Covington ployment turnover rate which a high crime area”. She also ad­ plagues the force. This high rate ded, “The major crimes that hap­ Amidst the controversies is often a result of incompatibility pen over here are not the results ------WALLACE surrounding the effectiveness of with the job, inadequate salaries of students but from people from (from page 1) the security system on campus, it and general discontent. However, the Bottom”. perpetuate the division amongst natural role for men. (She didn’t is only fair that the guards them­ of the guards interviewed, they Interestingly enough, one blacks? exactly comment on women’s selves, be allowed to voice their expressed little disagreement guard believes that the crimes Ms. Wallace: The media is natural role, but said that we all opinion in the situation. with the salary. such as assault and rape can often not my friend. Of course they’ve have an obligation to improve the One of the major problems Another problem faced by be attributed to cohersion on the used what I’ve said to do that, but world.) that all the guards agreed on was most of the guards is the attitudes part of the student. “Whether ac­ I can’t allow them to prevent me the low resource of manpower. cidentally or with intent, girls Student: Are there any lessons of the Spelman women. “Some of from voicing something that I One of the most visible efforts of sometimes present incentives or thoughts that you have ob­ them think they are better than feel is important, or from doing this is the back gate which is oc­ which lure men on campus tained when looking at women others’, one guard said, “And what is important. casionally unattended and illegally”, he said. from other parts of the world? they feel that they deserve more Student: What is the natural therefore locked. Another is a To the question, “Is Spelman a and necessary role of women? privileges than others too”. Ms. Wallace: Other cultures general shortage of guards cir­ safe campus at night?”, the an­ Ms. Wallace: I’m not exactly Another guard attributed the recognize that it is important culating through the campus at swers were evenly divided yes sure, but I feel to some degree stuffy attitudes to upbringing, to allow women to participate in all times. The guards also agreed which he felt was different from and no. Those who were negative having and nurturing children that the cause of the shortage felt so because of the location of (she hastened to add) this is also a the third world struggle. one who has come through a could be found in the high em- school of hard knocks, therefore the campus, the look of lighting making some of the girls harder around stratigic spots and the — HOWARD----- to get along with. acute shortage of manpower. (from page 3) On the other hand, the attitude Those who felt the campus was policy now are the same as that of of the American population, The role of the American of some of the guards towards the safe cited the advantages of the -«* slave days. because we are largely ignorant religious community is recon­ students is also a problem that fence which surrounds the What is the situation in Iran? of our nation’s activities ciliation.” Dr. Howard wants they all agreed on. “Some of the physical plant and the acessibility of the guards to reach distur­ What did the United States do to abroad...if we pay close attention churches in the United States to guards treat the girls like their in bances within 60 seconds, due to get itself involved? How does the to what is going on in Iran today, sponsor exchange visits between prison, questioning their arrivals the mobile units. United States get out? Reverend we will be better able to extricate religious leaders in the United and departures at odd mornings Overall, the guards were op­ Howard stated, “Iran is in the ourselves from situations which States and those in Iran. He in­ hours”, said one of the guards. He timistic and felt that they were middle of a revolution. In will inevitably emerge in the not dicated that on February 15, also commented that some of the operating the best possible way Iran...revolution is no laughing too distant future.” heads of churches of the older guards feel that the girls under the prevailing cir­ matter. Casualties are Dr. Howard stated, “The American Council of Churches shouldn’t go out at all. cumstances. They do however everywhere to be found. The un­ Iranian revolution is a revolution will be called upon to sponsor On the subject of safety on cam­ advise that students exercise certainty, the threat of for independence...Iran regards educational programs on Iran pus, one of the women guards more caution and safety con­ repression, poverty, and life itself Soviet Communism as foreign as and other countries. said, “You girls over here have science actions, because the life is always prevalent. While there much as they regard monoply Dr. Howard closed his remarks to realize that none of the cam­ are ideological, regional, capitalism. They see a third way by stating that military force puses are safe, because we are in you save may be your own. religious, and class conflicts for themselves which is. based should not be used in Iran, and among groups in Iran today upon Islamic principles. Prin­ that the general public should which thrive during this time of ciples we would do well to better make their elected federal of­ uncertainty, the one unifying fac­ understand. They (Iranians) will ficials aware that the United Spelman's Coronation A Success tor in Iran is the return of the ex- not respond...to the conventional States citizenry deplores the use Shah...Passions run high against pressures that are levied in their of violence as a solution to the By LaRonda Morris class expressed their meaning of this man because of the 26 years direction because of their fervent Iranian crisis. On January 17, 1980, at 8:00 “For” in that they are the epitome of his unwanton disregard for religious commitment...I believe p.m., in Sister Chapel, Spelman of manhood; wisdom, under­ human rights. The United States the more we pass them on launched its annual Blue and standing. and love; the junior has been seen throughout this military grounds, the more we White Coronation. The theme class symbolized the word “You” quarter century as the Shah’s present to them inflammatory was entitled “Exquisitely. For as the black woman, more chief benefactor... the United rhetoric, the more resolved they IT'S THE MOST You...In Blue.” It was a stunning precisely the Spelman woman, The most effective sun­ States had seen the Shah as the will be about the righteousness of production with participation and the characteristics that make our cause. The Iranian revolution glasses protect against bright her beautiful: the seniors best hope for protecting its in­ sun and reflected glare with­ given by all the class courts and terests in Iran and in other mid­ has a moral thrust and it is not out distorting what you see. our own Mr. Blue and White, uniquely used the expression east countries.” very conducive to conventional Mark Ford. “In”, informing us about the dif­ Sunglass lenses should be ferent facets of life and that life Dr. Howard added, “To the compromise for political ex­ large enough to shield the This year’s theme was people of Iran who see the pediency. To the Iranians, the normal angles of vision— elaborated on by each class should be appreciated in that it’s revolution as a victory, theirs was return of the Shah is the only way above, below and either side— court. Each court was given a a gift from God; Mr. Blue and not only a victory over the ex- the situation may be resolved.” against glaring rays. A curved word of the title and the court ex­ White gave significance to “Blue” lens gives the least distortion Shah, it was also a victory over Reverend Howard said there pressed how they felt the word in an effort to show how women as the eye rotates. should recognize the positive his number one backer. This con­ were some middle grounds if they Lens tints permitting the presented their class. The fresh­ ception of the current in­ could be explored properly. “We most accurate color percep­ man class elaborated on how qualities in a man instead of the ternational crisis is not un­ should commit ourselves to tion possible are neutral gray “Exquisite” they are and will be derstood by a significant segment listening to the Iranian people. or smoke-colored. in the future; the sophomore See CORONATION p. 8 Page 8 Spelman Spotlight February 25. 1980

« Welcome Back Brenda

By LaRonda Morris Two weeks ago Brenda Smith scared, I felt isolated, felt returned to Spelman from her vulnerable, felt threatened.” She study abroad last semester. She says being in a foreign country was located in Nants, France, made her more politically orien­ west of Paris. Brenda was ted and aware of what was hap­ enrolled in the University of pening nationally and in­ Nants and the Institute of Euro­ ternationally. She says the pean Studies. The later program French people’s attitude was one in which she was enrolled offered of ‘everybody’s day has to come... a wide variety of liberal arts so your day has come.’ courses. Brenda felt that her study Brenda says studying abroad abroad was a cultural experience made her appreciate Spelman as well as an educational one. In more. She used to say how she comparing the two cultures of couldn’t wait to get away, but study, Spelman vs. University of found once gone, the sisterhood Nants, she found that the stu­ at Spelman was unique. Brenda dents in the university were im­ says she gained a wide variety of personal and had no desire to future attributes from the communicate with one another. program. They stem from a Mardi Gras — A Masquerade of Fun Also they were rude in terms of broader view of Black peoples’ giving respect to the instructor relations to the international By Sheron Covington while he/she was teaching. There world, a wider perspective of dif­ was no foim of student govern­ ferent educational systems, a sen­ Mardi Gras, the annual Hospitality, the feelings of se of patriotism and a fluency of highlight of New Orleans, is an ment or student participation in brotherhood are clearly demon­ extracurricular activities. the language written and oral. unforgettable celebration. The strated during this time, as Comparing the University to Brenda was not scheduled to word “Mardi Gras” actually thousands of people pour into the the Institute, she said she liked return to the states until May of means ‘Fat Tuesday’ and is orien­ streets by the hour in frenzies of the Institute better. It was a lot 1980. However, she returned for ted with the season of Lent. It is festivity, donned in costumes of more personal and the classes various reasons, when asked she specifically the last day before every description. were smaller. replied...“My decision to return the religious observation begins New Orleans also provides an Brenda says she had to make was a totally selfish decision. If and marks a time for exciting night life for the disco adjustments. She was just unable nothing else my study abroad ex­ masquerades, parties, balls and side of you featuring exotic clubs to speak the language fluently perience taught me to make parades of all types prior to the like La Masision Chic, Boudini’s for the first two weeks. “I seemed start of the fasting and penitence. choices logically and with my and the Rainforest. to stick out, being stripped, being The Mardi Gras is a part of a long best interests at heart. This Sister Spelmanite Sheryl Sut­ on display...it took some getting and glorious history including decision was made by and for ton, a native of New Orleans, can used to.” the first parade held as early Brenda. I considered what was practically be considered an ex­ Sheron Covington Brenda was the only Black as 1838. best for me. I felt as if I had pert on the Mardi Gras since she American in her field of study New Orleans is a beautiful city has attended about 17 of them. gained as much as possible from saw a whole family walk down abroad. She said there were the program and that my talent which springs to life during this When consulted on this topic she the street dressed like diffejent African students, but they festive season of Mardi Gras to excitedly rattled off a multitude and expertise could be put to bet­ brands of toothpaste!” “It is a distinguished themselves from ter us at Spelman. I missed being embrace all of it’s visitors. In ad­ of exciting visions of home. Black Americans. dition to the Mardi Gras, New thing that has to be seen to be understood when I wanted to be “To begin with”, she said, “the When asked whether or not Orleans offers numerous city at­ believed”, she concluded. understood. I also missed the population doubles to about 2 she was subjected to any form of tractions such as the French companionship of my people, million”. “There are people The Mardi Gras celebration is prejudice she replied “It’s dif­ Quarter, Dueling Places, Bour­ friends, and classmembers. All of everywhere and the streets are scheduled from February 15 to ferent, not as blatant. It’s like the bon Street and an abundance of these factors influenced my filled with venders, clowns and the 21st, so now is the time to French always want to take jazz musicians. decision to return.” all else imagineable,” she added. begin making your plans and things that are good and in­ Often considered to be the “It is a wild event,” she said, “I make the mid­ corporate them into their In giving advice to students stronghold of Southern can remember the time I once semester... Getaway!! society...they think Blacks are who wish to study abroad, Bren­ exotic.” da says, “When you go, go with Mr. Blue and White Being an American student in a your mind as a clean slate, try to foreign country during the time put aside your preconceptions of the Iranian crisis, Brenda said and your ideas of what should Mark Ford —- The Idea Man Selected she felt the pressure and it af­ and shouldn’t be, try to absorb By Sheron Covington fected her personally. “I was the culture, also don’t take too The 1980 Spelman College “the ladies really enjoyed my “However,” he added “it’s been much luggage.” Blue and White Coronation presentation and I probably an­ somewhat of a dissappointment marked the official crowning of swered the questions just right,” also.” “After seeing all those Ms. their ideal man as Mr. Blue and he said with a smile. Maroon and White’s of the past CORONATION When asked how it feels to be and noting the large differences White. The ideal man, selected negatives ones. Incorporated munication and confusion of un­ Mr. Blue and White, Mark above all the rest is none other between the two schools’ with his superb presentation, derstanding.” replied, “It’s a great honor and than Mr. Mark D. Ford. (Spelman and Morehouse) were the unique talents of some Victor Thomas, 1st attendant pleasure to have been selected, Mark, a junior accounting celebration of their chosen kings Spelmanites. There was singing on court replied, “It came about and it’s nice to know that people major at Morehouse College, and queens, it’s just not exciting by Anita Taylor, Pamela George, at a hectic time...I had things to hails from Chicago, Illinois. Mark think that much of you,” enough.” and Sherry Williams. A well per­ do to prepare for the upcoming is a very versatile young man, Additionally, Mark’s main formed dance was done by Paige semester,” He concluded, "I he’s a member of the Morehouse criticism on the Blue and White Johnson. Also, Galen Grayson is don’t feel slighted, I know it was Glee Club, the AUC Fashion title is its lack of meaning and ac­ complimented for his per­ my fault.” Troup and he is able to do all this tivity. “I feel that more respon­ formance. It was quite unfortunate that and remain an honor student. His sibility should be appropraited to While awaiting the presen­ the court did not participate in philosphy in life is that, “one Mr. Blue and White. The ladies tation of the Blue and White this years’ production. However, should never live one’s life to of Spelman College should not court, it became evident that the with the time allotted for putting please others, one should always just elect someone, they should attendents would not appear in the show together it turned out a strive for self satisfaction at all have a role for him to follow to the program this year. Questions success. After the program, both times.” make him feel really honored and about their absence then began Donna and Avis commented; “I Mark is a dream. Com­ important,,” he said. to arise. In talking with Donna was disappointed they (David and plimenting his five foot ten inch, Mark feels that Spelman Dunlap, President, S.G.A., and Victor) were not in it (coro­ 148 pound frame, are a pair of women are an entirely different Avis Bynum, Vice-President, nation), but I’m proud of the soft brown eyes and when breed of women, “they are ever S.G.A., they interpreted the mat­ outcome of the coronation. coupled with his boy-like smile progressive and totally goal ter as a “mix-up of com­ In essence, the men this year and his magnetic personality, oriented,” he commented. And to munication.”- When asking David dazzled the ladies with their words they all add up to an unbeatable him the title of Mr. Blue and Flowers, 2nd attendant on court, and moves, captivating and combination. White has not only been an about his absence he also com­ containing their attention, which Mark is also somewhat modest, honor, “it has really inspired and mented that it was “poor com­ made this years’ coronation a as he kept his nomination for the encouraged me,” he said “to go SUCCESS!!! court quiet and refrained from on to higher goals in the future. campaigning. Mark felt the It’s a once in a life time ex­ "Little minds are interested in the extraordinary; great decisive factor which enabled perience that only a very lucky minds in the commonplace." Elbert Hubbard him to win the crown was that, Mark Ford few will ever know.”