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....Then and Now

t oug t e 0 anges. ese African-American changes will insure The Old Cultural Center, aka. "The Sweatbox" Cultural Center that the African- was built, the American Cultural struggle continues. Center can be a cen- Our past brothers’ ter of learning, a and sisters’ spirits place where people of remain in us now various ethnic and re- and students are ligious backgrounds raising their voices can gather and learn in protest. After of Africacand Afri- careful planning, can-Americans past protesting and even and present. This marching, they are will serve as a foun- being heard. dation for developing NCSU has agreed self-pride and dignity to make some of in our African- these necessary American students at

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"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye"

experiences here as a year to my By Kim freshman he had this Grandmother who There will be to say, “ playing passed away in April. severalSeniors leaving college football was So if I could pick a really different from whole season as my '”muM,Wwwwwxfimflfim,«.eg'nawnnw-xW"?‘1"1‘fi.:§'~1k.:{m‘\"“7"""‘-“""'”1",."-an.mama:‘:,.., the NCSU football team this season. high school, it was a most memorable Although all of them big challenge fighting moment, I would ,I..umvum.inmn gave outstanding play for positions with choose my senioryear. for the Wolfpack players who were just The Lord has been throughouttheir as good as me. To good to me, I’ve been college careers, there sum it up in high leading in tackles in is one player whose school I was a big fish, the ACC all seasOn.” performances and life here I was just a little As for future plans, as football player we guppie.” David, a David’s number one would like to Raleigh native, said priority is to get his highlight. thatone ofthe reasons degree. “8meon David Merritt , a that he chose to play love to have a‘ shot at 21 -year -old senior on for NCSU was so he playing pro football, NCSU’s football team could stay close to his but I’m not going to , has started as inside mother. “ My mom think about that until I linebacker since the and my sister finish my last season middleofhis sophmore Michelle, Ican’t leave here, not until after year. Merritt leads the herout, aremynumber January first. BeforeI ACC in tackles with one sources of leave I want to say an average offourteen support”. Through the something to the tackles per game. years playing for the underclass players, “Marriott”is majoring Wolfpac k, David has you do not have to in Political Science had man y memorable party, drink and fight with aconcentration in momme nts as a to prove that you are a Criminal Justice. football player. “ I true athlete. Everone When asked about his dedicatetd my senior must make, their own footsteps, but if there is anything in the way that I carry myself (on and off the field) that will help you, I hope that I was and still am a positive role model. Always remember, you’re only as good as y o u r l a s t ' performance.” Even though we hate to see such a talented playerleave, wewould liketothankDavidand all of the rest of the seniors for such exciting play on the field and wish them luck in the future. November 30,1992 The Who's Who 6

African-American Campus Organizations

AfriGm-American Heritage Society 'l‘theiitageSociety isanorganization whosepumoseistopovkle Afnooemn'c research, study opppommities and to develop an appreciation ofone’s own racial identity. Co-Presidents: Angela Graham and Angela McNeil] Advisor. Dr. M. Iyailu Moses

African-American Science and Health Society The 11121th emphasis of AASHS is In assism in nuxilmzing snident’spaential fa success at NCSU in science and health relatedﬁelds. Recital: BicMizelle Advisu‘. Dr. William C. Grant

African-AmericanStudentAdv'soryCmnci 'IhepurposeAASAC kmfimctimasafmmtbrtleexclmngeofideasandthedissemmafimofinfamationtoaflAfiican-Amerimnsuxientaganizations. President: TmeyRay Advistr. Dr.RlxmdaO.Covingim

Amandh Ammdlaisaswpmgiwp whichsuivesfa'theupliftingofthe Afi‘ican-AmericancommmfitydnoughdiemfiffingofflieAhicmrAmexican male. Resident: GregWashinglon

Association for the Concerns ofAfrican-American Graduak Students ACAAGS isanindqiendemsuxiemaganizammwhosestatedpnposeistoaddiessdieconcmisamlseeksoluﬁmstopmblwmsthataffectitsmembers individually as well ascollectively. ‘ President: Felicia Harris Adviscr. Dr. William Haney

BIackRepenory'mwre BRTisNCSU's mm drama group. BRTelmnagecdie poductimofAﬁican-Amedcanplayslhatinvolveallsmdems. BRTalsoactsasaninsmmmthmughwhichpeoplewilhnotlmu'iml trainingcangainaccmlolwming. mic DemonndKenzie Advisor. Dr.PaniciaC.Caple

BlackSmdensBoard BSBaganizesevantsfmdquvaiaymnunmﬁtyﬁunmAMAmMpaspeciwe. BSBischargedwimplanningculnnal,social,educatimand imellecmalprogiamsforNCSUsmdems. Chailpetson: IashonOnnond

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African-American Campus Organizations

creatively. President: Kimberly Stevens Advisu: Ms. TerriPtrter

Kemetic Benn , TheKenwflcBenuOrderisdefirstfamaflyfuuxiedAfiicanfiatenfltyinAmmKBOlnsaseven-prmgedactionplantowryomitsAfiocentricmission: Intenmtionalism; Econrxnics; Education; Technology, 011m; religions; Actions by my means necessary. Co-Presidents: IaMmicaWhiteand 'I'horms Pierrv Advisa': ChiefDr. kwabena Faheem Ashanti

NationalPan-HellinicCouncil Thepurpose offlwNPHCismp'ofidempresenwfimfaallAfiimn-Ameficanfiawnufiesmdsaofifiesmfltohelpinthepresewationoftheculunalheritage ofAfrican-Americans. President PamGibsen Adviser: Mr. DanleLester

Natioml Society ofBlack Engineers NSBE is apre-profersimal society for mean-American students enrblled in the engineering and technical ﬁelds. President Tony Scun'y Advisrr. Mr. Thomas Conway

NewHorizons Choir NewHaimnspmvidesasp-irimal havenfortlmewlnseektopraiseGodthrough song. New Haizonspmgressed fromanall-voltmteergmuptoafully accreditedcause. President AngelaWalden Adviser: Mrs. EleaniaWard

Society ofAfrican-American Culture SAACinfmnsAﬁican—Americanstudentsandfaculty/staffoflocalandcampus-widepolitical issues. SAACisalsoresponsibleforthemaintenanceofasense ofheritage atapredomimntly white institmim through cultural pogramming and celebration ofspecial African-American events. President: ErnieDavis ' Adviser. Dr. lyailu Moses

StudentMentorAssociation 'IheptuposeoftheSMAistopovidedireetsuppatofdieacﬂvitiesferdieﬂiePeerMenteergramtlnoughcoerdimtedelfmswiththergramstaffmd PeerMentaTmeeader. President: DawnGadon Adv/ism Dr.Rhorth.Covingten

UnitedSmdentFellowship TheUmedSuxlentRlbwshiphasaemdnalﬁnggmlofbeinganomhmthiscampusfchesuanist. Adviser: MnReginaldStepney November 30 1992 The Cultural

Kwanma: An Afrocentric Christmas

Developing an people, a meaningful erness and collective lit each day. The first Afrocentric con- alternative, not a sub- action on crucial lev- day of Kwanzaa is a sciousness usually stitute for Christmas. els, such as building day of cleansing, on requires structuring Kwanzaa is cel- and maintaining unity which fasting occurs a new value system ebrated from Decem- in the family, commu- from dawn to dusk. which must incor- ber 26th to January 6. nity, nation and race. After sundown, food K porate ideas and Decorations are put up Kujichagulia intake should be mini- principles such as and arranged using a (Self-Determination) - mal and consist of self-deterimination, Red, Black and Green The practice of defin- fruits, vegetables and self-reliance, self- color scheme. Red ing, defending, and nuts. On each day of help, pride in self symbolizes the blood developing ourselves. ' Kwanzaa when asked, and people, unifica- that has been shed for Ujima (Collec- “Habari Gani?”, there- tion and commu- liberation, Black sym- tiveWorkand Respon- sponse will be one of nity. The celebra— bolizes the color ofthe sibility) - A commit- the Seven Principles, tion of Kwanzaa is people and Green rep- ment toactive and in- depending on which a way to value our resents the land (Af- formed togetherness day it is. A culture and learn to rica) that will be liber- on matters ofcommon Kwanzaa is a cel- makeacornmitment ated. During interest. ebration based upon to our people. Kwanzaa, the main Ujamaa (Cooperative African tradition and Kwanzaa is a table in the home Education) - Theprac- creativity.. Kwanzaa Kiswahili word should contain a cen- tice of shared wealth pays tribute to our an- meaning "first" and terpiece with fresh and resources, which cestors, to the living is derived from fruits and vegetables. comes from the com— and to the future gen- N those parts of Af- If gifts are exchanged munal concept that the erations who will ben- rica where a cel- then they should be social wealth belongs efitfromourstruggles. ebration of harvest- creative (handmadeor to the masses of the It addresses the need ing the “first fruits” functional). The people. . for people of African is a tradition. Mkeka, a straw mat, is Nia (Purpose) - descent to adopt and Kwanzaa was cre- placed on a low table. A commitment to the adhere to our own cul- Z . ated in 1966 by The Mkeka symbol- collective vocation of tural identity. As a Maulana Karenga, izes tradition as the building, defending time for families to chairperson of Af- foundation on which and developing ourna- gather together, look rican-American all else rests. On the tional community. overtheirpast,plan for A studies at California Mkeka sits the Kinara, Kuumba (Cre- the future and enjoy State University at the candlestand, which ativity) The practice each other, it is impor- LongBeach. holds the Mshumaa, of building a positive, tant that we consider Kwanzaa is a time the seven candles. The proactive construc— Kwanzaa a time for A when the African Kinara represents the tion. It is the commit— celebrating our ances- community comes stalk from which we ment to leave our na- tral heritage. together to assess sprang. The Mshumaa tional community and celebrate the represents the Seven stronger, more beauti- progressmade in the Principles of Nguzo ful and more effective past year and to re- Saba, which form the than when we inher- establish commit- basis for a just and ited it. ments to' the total humane society that Imam’ (Faith) - A liberation and de- benefits all African commitment to our- velopment of our people. The Seven selves as persons and people. Due to the Principles are as fol- a people and the righ- lows: teousness and victory ofChristmas, Umoja (Unity) - of our struggle. Kwanzaa provides, The practice oftogeth- One Mshumaa is for some African Novenber 30,1992 The .Message Cultural 9

Heritage Day Celebration

African-American has visited Senegal, the Europeans. For at The Dogons have de- H e r i t a g e Heritage Society. where he interviewed least 5000 years they scribed the sun, Day is an annual tradi- The keynote Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop have been performing Satum’sring, Jupiter’s tion which began in speaker was Dr. and began studies on trephination, a minor four moons, elliptical 1988 at North Caro- Charles S. Finch. Dr. traditional West Afri- form of neurosurgery, evolutions of stellar lina State University. Finch is a board- can medicine. “Tradi- to treat migraines and bodies, mitosis, DNA, This year’s event took certifiedfamilyphysi- tional healers are liv- removebonefractures. a star’s life cycle and place on November 7 cian who is currently ing representatives of Forgenerations before the space-time concept at the African-Ameri- Assistant Director of 6000 years ago, a win- 1879, Ugandans have before Europeans can Culture Center. It Inter— dow to past African been performing knew of them. began at 8 am. with national health at medicine,”as stated by Cesearean sections, In as- theMcDonald’ s Morehouse School of Dr. Finch. He is work- Europe began about tronomy, people of ArtFest. WalterDavis, Medicine. He was the ing on a survey called 1899. In math- Tanzania and Algeria artist, hostedthe work- ematics,Afn'cans must have been smelting shop. Students . from have been familiar high grade steel for at Raleigh, Durham, with, first and second least 2000 years. Eu- Chapel Hill and degree algebraic equa- rope began only 150 Fayettevillehigh tions, geometry, geo- years ago. schools madecollages metric progression As you can using the theme “Re- sums and basic and see, Africans were not defining Ourselves plane trigonometry in the nundless savages and Our Future order to build pyra— that the Europeans Through Academics mids about 3340 B.C. would have you to be- and Culture.” The col- About 1510 lieve. Many of lages are to be auc- AD, a Turkish Ad- Greece’s finest schol- tioned to raise money miral found an exact ars went to Nubia and for the United Negro map of Africa, North Egypt to train. Africa College Fund. Therest and South America was the beginning of of the day went as fol- and Asia, that used everything we know lows: a performance Egypt as its center. today. We,thepresent, by Dance Visions, a The Africans used must regain what has song, a story—telling plane trigonometry to been forgotten and period for the younger " founder and chairman Knowledge, Attitudes find the dimensions of misplaced. To do this children, a keynote the globe. Voyages of the Raleigh Afro- and Practices (KAP), , we must become speaker and perfor- date back to 1000 B.C. united, for ALL of American Life Focus which involves re- mances by the Majes— The Africans knew Africa contributed to Project in 1981 and search on 376 tradi— tic Lions, a reggae their geography. its success. We must 1982. The Project has tional healers. “85 band. In as- focus on unity in order now dispersed. He is percent of Africans Volunteers tronomy, stones found to regain the highest co-founder and Co- still go to the tradi— for the day consisted in Kenya were ori- Convener of Bennu, tional healers, even the level of civilization. of Saint Augustine’s ented toward constel- Inc. of Atlanta. He is [professionals andcol- own Juan Scivally, of lations. The Associate Editorofthe lege graduates].” This Dogon of t h e ‘A r t Mali knew of Sirius Journal of African is about Dr. Finch’s Department,and five long before 1863, Civilizations and au- fourth visit to Raleigh. other Saint Augustine when Europeans thor of “The African His lecture was titled students. NCSU’svol- found it. They have Background of Medi- “African Contribu- unteers were members know about its com- cine Science,” Echoes tions to Medicine, Sci- of the National Pan- panion star for at least of the Old Darkland ence and Technol- Hellenic Council and 9, 700 years. They also and Africa and the ogy. various students. The know there is another Birth of Science and , In medicine, event was sponsored star about Sirius, so do Technology , just to Africans have been re- by the McDonald’s the name a few. Dr. Finch moving cataracts at Europeans, but Corporation and the least 500 years before they have yet to see it. a.

November 30, 1992 The Nubian Message Entertainment 10

Halloween... Sister Souljah...

...A Sister with a Cause. Aggie Style!

Slammin’! North Any defeciencies youth conferencesand they all got served. Carolina A & T’s TLC left were made Sister Souljah, established a free six- She further ex- _...L,,_._r,fl_,.,_.—,...._‘.—...rq,‘m"1"”.mmwnz-yrfp‘j‘fflw,mmW.mrGym“am“new7r—rr“,r‘.‘ homecomming was up for, and then some, rap artist, lecturer and week summer camp plains why she cannot stacked with top talent by the next group, activist, drops bombs forhomeless children. be called aracist in her from the hip—hop in- Naughty By Nature. every time she opens Souljah has also ap- work. Take this ex- dustry; for all of you The bad boys from her mouth. She puts peared on numberous cerpt from “360 De- who missed it, it was 1 18th Streetrockedthe the fury and frustra- talk shows such as grees of Power:” all that! house. They per- tion ofour people into Oprah, Donahue and Musical flavors for formedold hits, aswell words with a style and Geraldo; her all tastes were present as two slammin’ new eloquence few speak- arguements were on the Aggies’ cam- hits off their new a1- erscan achieve. When solid! She states, “my Black racist, pus, as four different bumdue outnext year. addressingourpeople, studies make me se- Black groups gave live per- Old school lyricist racist, Black she refers to us as “Af- racists! formances (not includ- FreddieFoxx was with ricans” for our lost No Black person or ing R. Kelley,the pre- Treach and his crew. brothers and sisters group ofBlack people vious night.) It was He got busyovera beat who have forgotten any place in the world Halloween and Pete box and dropped their roots. had thepower to deny Rock & C. L. Smooth bombs. They both get Born Lisa white people or Euro- stormed the stage much dap. Williamson in peans access to any- wearing masks toopen All in all, Home- Englewood, New Jer- thing. things up. coming was the joint. sey, Souljah grew up What can you call After the soul People came in peace on welfare in a public me? Call me preju- brothers frOm and everybody en- housing project. De- dice, because I pre- M t . V e r n o n joyed the show. State terminednottoletpov- judgesituationsbased “Straighted It Out,” was deep, so if you erty hold her back, she on my understanding sultry songstressCeCe ‘ missed it, check it out won many scholar- cure intellectually, so ofhistory. Peniston took the next year. Peace ships while in high that nobody cangetme Some of the Indians stage. She had the school and attended on Nightline and have trusted white people. floorjumping with her Glenn French Rutgers University. me start wobbling.” Ifyou ask any brother smash hit, “Finally,” While she was there, Sister Souljah or sitster today how and swooned the Freshman she was also involved speaks for her people, many Native Ameri- crowd with slow fa- in many community in her lectures as well cans do they know, vorites such as “As We activities. Her wealth as on her records. Fa- they’ll tell you that Lay” by Shirley of knowledge caught mous for saying “We they don't know any. Murdock. She defi- the attention ofrapper are at war,” in her de- Whit e people killed nitely came off. She Carlton Ridenhour, but on Terminator X’5 them and they did so was looking good too. a.k.a. Chuck D. This single, Buckwilin’. in the name offriend- Speaking of looks, incidentresulted in the Since then it has be- ship, civilization and the next group, TLC, birth of Sister come her slogan. Christianty! would have had you Souljah’s rap career. President elect, thinking their name Souljah has lec- Bill Clinton did not stood for “They Look tured all over the know “who he was -- Jeff Hudgens Corny,” because they world. The Soviet messin’ with” when he sure did. and . Of all the Union, Spain andZim- took her comments on Glenn French groups, they were the babwe arejusta few of the riot out of context only gig that got no the countries she has and called her racist. props. The songs were toured. Since 1986, Millions ofpeople got alright, but they lacked she has founded two the chance to hear stage skills, and the youth organizations, Souljah take on the ploys they used were coordinated numerous press and in the end, juvenile. Oh, Well. November 30, 1992 The Nubian Message Social 11

Turfie: fll C0155 flat

Hey You 2.2! a ter t e s ow a. eatre. “Purlie,” per- ended! Farrow’s act- “Purlie”wasa Do you haVe any opinions yo I formed at Thompson ing ability was high JUBH.EE oflove and ant expressed in The Nubia Theatre, was notonly powered and her sing- happiness, aHEART- a sight to behold but a ing ended on a rich WARMING sigh and essage? If so, feel free to con ””MT‘“’C7:"‘¥W'7—WTW\W=¥=WWW-m joy to be part of as note.’ She was a con- definitely ALL ribute to our "Letters to th well. “Purlie” Was a vincing actress and it THAT! burst of sunshine for seemed as if “Purlie” the entire audience. was ofno challenge to Katrina McClurkin D e m o n d her. Sophomore McKenzie (Purlie), Purlie’s clev- Thompson’s'l‘heatre’s erness, mixed with he Nubian Message newest talent, strutted Lutibelle’s innocence his feathers brightlyon and Missy’s power, A frican-American Cultura stage. Even though contrasted with the Demond’s personality downato-earth Gitlow, that of his .be“Mummy—wmp—vurw—rg-y-vr'awmy,”TWan¢5WT—.mwj.jrfwu...‘ did not fit played by Barry character, his acting Squires. Gitlow wasa ability was second to handy eye:opener for none. He proved the the audience. He was cliche, “seeing is not a semi-merry, cotton- always believing,” pickin’ ninny whOhad .300 words and are edited an. wrong. His quick-wit- been conveniently rinted at the discretion of th- ted style was a clever awarded the title concoction and achal- “deputy ofthe colored ditor. lenge to the observer. people” by ole’ Cap’n “Purlie” sent Cotchipee. the audience through DavidViapor- perilous tales, dim- trayed ole’ Cap’n witted schemes and Cotchipeesoskillfully slap-happy humor. It thatanentire audience also tackled a very silently hissed at his 3 92,.themembers of OmegaPsi PhiFraternity1n ’ humble side of love, very presence. David * which introducedusto performed well and he ”i Purlie’s object ofado- is one to watch for in ration, Lutibelle the future. Gussie May Jenkins, The singing of " played angelically by the chorus and charac- 1. OndullaFoye. Ondulla ters deserved a pat on l’efreshments‘wereprov1ded by Sea Lovers’ restaurant portrayed Lutibelle the back for excel- financewas glvenbyMickey Millsand Steel. The with innocence andleft lence. The play would onlookers completely not have been possible in eduptheirheelsto themus1ca1melodic reggae and calypso tones. in awe. without the prolific mng atinspired all Missy, por- mind of Dr. Patricia 1'1W‘Enlfifiu£;I,\I‘fi:/’.‘,<_.,-,...._fl... trayed by Kathy Far- Caple. This was defi- YelandaYoung row, is a striking nitely a masterpiece; Middle Grades Education womanwhocouldbelt and it was oohed, a few notes below the ahhhed and praised by , waistwith tremendous many. Her imagina- force! Her voice lin- tion is uplifting and a gered in my ears hours merit to Thompson November 30,1992 The Socia_1_ 12

'f Glory to God"-New Horizons

“Let everything that hath breath, Praise the Lord...” (Psalms 150:6) North Carolina State University’s New Horizons Choir praised His holy name on Sunday, November 8, 1992 in Stewart Theatre. From beginning to end, the choir gloriﬁed the name of the Lord. Their thunderous voices uplifted the spirits of the swaying, hand-clapping audience. The presence of the holy spirit was evident as the choir delivered God’s powerful message through devo— tion and song. The directors of the choir, Eleania Ward and Ron Foreman, and the student directors, Angela Walden and Barry Squires, energetically inspired the choir and audience to freely move their spirits. The overall performance was excellent and reminiscent of professional gospel choirs. ' In the beginning, the audience was basically a seated, hand clapping, foot-stomping group, but by the time the “Annointed Daughters in Christ” performed, the audience was a mass of standing, hand-raising, shouting individuals praising the Lord. The group’s performance sent chills up your spine one minute, and had you close to tears the next. The soloist were: Angela Walden, Donna Mattocks, Kenya Templeton, Rachel Gunderson', Demond McKenzie, Tiffany Barber, Dionne Tatum and Terry Kearney. They were appropriately chosen for this arduous task because God’s presence was felt in the repercussions of their voices. . The “Annointed Daughters in Christ” are truly blessed with the gift of song. They exempliﬁed through their music, the divinity that is within us all. When A. D. C. sang “Is My Living in Vain”, the crowd was astounded. The song challenged the people to ponder if they are living in vain, reminding them that up the road is eternal gain. November 8, New Horizons truly uplifted the Holy name of God, and allowed everyone to leave the building with the Lord on our minds and joy in our hearts. Angela L. McNeill Sophomore Math Education

Rekindling the Entreprenurial Spirit

Your AD Could Be Here . How should we as African-American rekindle the entreprenurial C AI I spirit? This is a difﬁcult question to answer for some. However, . N...““an...”_._..< the participants in Alpha Phi Alpha Fratemity’s oratorical contest (919)5 15-25 10 had no problem addressing this issue. ' Seven orators competively gathered on Nove1nber4 todiscuss OR WRITE US this intriguing subject for the grand prize of $250. Deciding the winners of this oratorical discussion was an arduOus task, due to the differentiation in styles and techniques. In my opinion, every- The Nubian Message one was victorious because these people pondered deeply about how we can revitalize our community; however, only a few could African-American Cultural leave with a substantial amount of money. These persons included Center war-199mmView‘raw-aw.m...“ny’v!. ﬁrst place Pam Gibson, second place winner Renee Watson and Rhonda McCluney, who plaCed third. BOX 7318, NCSU Raleigh, NC 27695-7318 Yolanda Young Middle Grades Education November 30,1992 The Editorial l3

African-American Publications at NCSU

—— ties. Another puEhca- community including . leadershipallowatfie By xamr Allen tion, the Peer such topics as: South publication to survive began in Africa and apart- for only two issues. _ . an to provide heid issue; organiza- Four years later, ‘Thls editorial presents outreach to those stu- tional meetings and similar concerns a briefhistory ofafew dents dedicated to as- events; programs as- s u r r o u n d i n g t h e African-American sisting first-year s i s t i n g Technician’s quality publicatlons that have African-American stu- African-American stu- of news coverage has visited the N.C. State dents adjust to life on a d e n t s ; again sparked student campus. predominately white African-American stu- grievances. Using this campus. dent leaders and ath- time to examine our- The idea of an Af- My opportunity to leteinterviews, includ- selves as acommunity, rican-American-run take part in a ing the first African-American stu- publication first blos- campus-widenewslet- African-American students have appropri- somed in the form of ter concept came five dent body president; ately turned inwardfor what wasknown as the years ago when stu- selection of the solutions. The Nubian MinorityAffairs dents addressed the African-American Message has appeared Adhoc (MAA) News- ' n e e d f o r a n homecoming queen as a publication that letter in 1980. Guided African-American and herfirstrunner-up. can surely serve as a by the leadership of publication at a forum Nevertheless, in cov- voice for our commu- Ms. Wandra P. Hill, a hosted by the Society ering community nity. c o a l i t i o n o f of African American news, itbecame appar- African-American stu- Culture (SAAC). Stu- ent to me that due to dents and faculty dentsexpresseddissat- understaffing, many members produced isfaction with the newsworthy events this publication de- negative stereotypes and people had been signed specifically to presented through pic- neglected. Clearly, our address the needs of tures and print in the needs deserved more "Injustice the African-American Technician. Students attention, soat the sug- community. In fact, alsoexpressedconcern gestion of Ms. Endia some former MAA that they were seldom Hall,(former members still continue pictured outside the Coordinatorof anywhere to actively shape and “party” setting and African-American improve the quality of openly showed their Student Affairs) a students’ lives. They dissatisfaction with group of committed include: BrendaAllen, such a one-sided por- students decided to is athreatto Larry Campbell, trayal. create the Peer Men- Patricia Smith, Tho- To initiatechange, tor Newsletter, a pub- mas Conway, Cynthia former SAAC presi- lication that continues mar-”nagan...,ta,.y.w.-Ww—nm~nww_- Harris and Ms. Hill. dent Steve Caldwell to reach mentors, justice ev- The annual Minority challenged his mem- first-year students and Career Fair, a legacy bershiptogetinvolved faculty. ‘Erudition In that came to birth in campus activities. Blackfollowed imme- through the MAA Four SAAC members diatelybehindthePeer erywhere." Committee in 1982, decided to join the Mentoras a newsletter assists not just Technician staffwhere designed to serve as a African-American stu- we servedas staffwrit- medium of informa- dents, but all students ers for one year. We tion exchange within Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in their quest to find covered many stories the African-American internships and em- relevant to the student community. ployment opportuni- African—American However, ineffective

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"X": A Film Everyone Needs To See

y ony 1 1amson Early in the movie, philosophy of both black and white, out that X was not Editor-In-Chief while Lee is examin- Malcolm X is the see Malcolm as a the animal portrayed ing Malcolm X's life idea that before man who wanted to in the media, but a I don't care if as a hustler, X notes blacks can achieve achieve change only sincere and intelli- that the most brilliant anything in society, through violent gent human being. I never see another people he had known they must first have means. But noone ' Although Malcolm movie. After watch- up to that point were unity among them- has ever been able to is no longer with us, ing Spike Lee's "X," fellow hustlers who selves. Instead of associate X with with we can still a film based on the could have been working seperately violent actions. "speak" to him life of the slain civil doctors, lawyers, or from one another Although his rhetoric through his writngs, rights leader engineers; however, with an aim to be a was harsh at times, videotapes and other Malcolm X, I am these people, includ- part of the "Ameri- his actions were recordings that convinced that Lee is ing Malcolm himself, can Dream," we characteristic of the contain X's speeches. the greatest film- seemed to be trapped should define our peaceful civil rights Reading, watching maker who ever lived in a "social order " own models of demonstrations of the and listening to such and that this film can that appears to be success-models that 605. Malcolm items will enlighten never be outdone. designed to keep are based on our own summed up his views those who do not However, the film's blacks out of needs and desires. on violence in an understand that greatness does not society's upper class. Malcolm states: "We interview to Jack Malcolm's shouting depend solely upon This ideology proves didn't land on Ply- Barnes and Barry of the phrase "By its theatrical accom- that Malcolm X was mouth Rock, Ply— Sheppard of the Any Means Neces- plishments. In fact, not only a great mouth Rock landed Young Socialist sary," is no different, it is my opinion that leader of his own on us"; therefore, we Alliance weeks than Patrick Henry the social and politi- generation. In fact, ' should stop chasing before he was mur- screaming "Give Me cal statements made as the movie goals that do not dered: Liberty or Give Me in this film are far progresses, it be- serve our needs as a "I don't favor vio- Death," for both are more important than comes evident that X people. lence... But I'm also a portraits of the any than any other was a man before his Malcolm X's realist... I believe we human being's desire aspect of the movie. time because many philosophy of self- should protect our- for freedom. The film of the statements deterrnination is selves by any means Denzel begins with a picture made by Malcolm, undeniably valid. necessary when we ' Washington is cast in of the American flag including the one Saul Landau of The are attacked by the starring role and burning into the about "social order," Institute for Policy racists." No matter based on his perfor- i shape of an "X," hold true today. Studies calls X as how simple and mance, there could l, Institutionalized I while the videotape "the father of modern straightforward this not have been a z racism, educational politics." Landau statement is, people better man for the of Rodney King i barriers and a biased recognizes, as did being beaten by the still tag X as a job. Not only does g judicial system are Malcolm, that any police rolls in the violent character. he look like just a few of the political group must These people forget Malcolm, but E background. This E elements in society define itself first that the only time X Denzel captures ingenius beginning the I that hinder African- before attempting to can‘ied a gun was to true spirit of X. captures an important I Americans from deal with others. protect himself and Finally, I aspect of Malcolm gaining equality. The Perhaps the his family. must make mention X's message--that identification of greatest accomplish- In the movie, of Betty Shabazz. i é; America, while these oppressive ment of this film is Ossie Davis offers a Any sister who ‘ i claiming to be a elements is not a that it denounces the solution for under- watches this film i democratic and just recent phenomenon, stereotypes that standing Malcolm X should use this strong society, contradicts for they, along with associated with when he asks: "Have t: and intelligent black i itself with inhumane several others, were Malcolm X, while at you ever talked to woman as a positive E: actions such as addressedby X years the same time opens Malcolm?" Anyone role model. E. slavery, segregation ago. the door for. under- who ever had the "X" is the and of course, police Lying deeply standing his ideolo- opportunity to speak E greatest movie ever i brutality. in the political gies. Many people, to Malcolm found made, so go see it. E November 30, 1992 The Nubian Message Editorial 15

A Message From the Editor The Nubian Message

Nubian Message has Staff been created to ony VVIlliamson, Editor-In-Chief represent the Afri- arress Motley, Assistant Editor can-American com- t avier Allen, Layout Editor munity at NCSUV ary Bussey, History Editor totally, truthfully and im Williams, Sports Co-Editor faithfully. In doing Donnie Charleston, Sports Co-Editor so, we shall cover jeri Frazier, Who's Who Editor every aspect of onya Scott, Cultural Editor African-American lenn French, Entertainment Editor life at NCSU. hristian Hall, Social Editor The vision I Ioe Martin, Politics Editor have for this newspa- hris Simmons, Photographer per, which is shared by everyone in- e Staff would like to give an extra- volved with it, is pecial thanks to Jason Williams, ony Williamson ambitious, but not ditor of "The Campus Echo" at North ditor-In-Chief unrealistic. "The arolina Central University, for allow- by explaining briefly Nubian Message" g us to use his facilities to do our To All My Nubian the reasons for should and will be aper layout. Also, to Sereion Brothers and creating and the the media voice for umphrey for showing us how to do Sisters- purposes of "The African-Americans at verything and for staying up all night "WHAT'S UP?!" Nubian Message." NC. State. It will be ith us- We Love Y'all.' As many a publication in I am proud to e Editor would like to thank Greg people know, Afri- which people can present to you the learn about different ashington, Thabiti Anyabwile and first issue of "The can-American stu- avier Allen(3 old, old school brothers dents across the aspects of our cul- Nubian Message," hose hairlines are betraying them) fo country have been ture, as well as find NCSU'S first Afri- eir advice and guidance in helping to speaking out against useful infomiation can-American news- about State's campus. et this newspaper done. Also, to paper. It's been a what we feel to be D awn Gordon for feeding me everyda unfair conditions on With the concen- long time coming, ‘ was broke--Thanks from the bottom our campuses. At trated efforts of our but we’re finally here people, this vision f my stomach! -Tony and yes, we're here to NC State, one of our main concerns has can become a reality stay! very soon. Despite the been unfair and unjust media cover- Finally, it is enthusiasm most of important that every- us have regarding the age of the Afn’can- American commu- one realize that this publication of this newspaper is not a newspaper, there are nity on this campus. As hard as we have racist publication. many people, all We are not seeking from different racial tried, our cries for justice have not been superiority nor groups, who either segregation; all we do not understand the hearde our pro- posed solutions to want is an equal purpose of this voice on this campus newspaper ,or are our media problems have not been ac- and with "The simply totally against Nubian Message," it. Realizing that we cepted thus far. Rather than sit the door is open for can't please us to have that voice. everyone(nor will we around and wait for ever attempt to), I some fair coverage hope that I can reach by that other paper some of these people on campus, "The

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon., Nov 23, 1992 Tickets available for Nikki Giovani Lecture, Student Development(Harris Hall).

Wed., Nov. 25, 1992: Thanksgiving Holiday Begins.

Mon., Nov. 30, 1992: THE NUBIAN MESSAGE has its ﬁrst day of circulation Classes Resume lecture: Nikki Giovani, 7:00pm Stewart Theatre

Tues, Dec. 1, 1992: SAAC Program “Why African-Americans Have Fallen Away From the Church”.

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