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The Black Perspective October 1997 University of Dayton eCommons The lB ack Perspective Student Produced Media 10-1-1997 The lB ack Perspective October 1997 University of Dayton. Black Action Through Unity Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/blk_perspective Recommended Citation University of Dayton. Black Action Through Unity, "The lB ack Perspective October 1997" (1997). The Black Perspective. 25. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/blk_perspective/25 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Produced Media at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The lB ack Perspective by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Tilf 4U)(JI ITOKIIVL TMIVM Of DM MMITON CTUWHT fXJTO OMA1QQ7 NOW IT'S OUR TURN! by Ebony L. Odoms Two years ago Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, called for a National Day of Unity of all Black men. Coined the Million Man March, the day was filled with positive messages reinforcing the ideas of love and respect for one another. One year later, the National Day of Atonement was attended by Black men and A CIVIL RIGHTS MILESTONE their families. Again positive messages were reiterated and solutions to the problems by Eric Hill African Americans face were discussed. Millijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, High, preventing any Black students from On Saturday, the 25th day of October, entering. This action was used to protect the first annual Million Woman March will Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed, Melba the citizens and property from such be held in Philadelphia, PA. Beginning at Patil Io, Gloria Ray, Terrance Roberts, sunrise, drummers will lead participants in Jefferson Thomas, and Carlotta Walls all violence from protestors. With great the march from Independence Hall to stood triumphant and erect as the beautiful confidence, The Little Rock Nine, did not Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with the rest of sun-filled sky beamed down upon them submit to such challenges. A federal judge the day to be filled with many inspirational with great perseverance and distinction, on granted an injunction against Governor messages. September 25, 1997 at Little Rock Central Faubus for improper use of the National With the platform issues ranging from the High. They were honored and commemo­ Guard to prevent integration. On Septem­ development of black independent schools rated by President Clinton and other ber 20, 1957, the National Guard was then to reclaiming the rights of our elders, sisters notables for transforming the whole vacated from the premises. School then will work collectively to come up with resumed on Monday, September 23, to solutions to the many problems we face, composition and general makeup of with the stabilization of the family being at southern school desegregation forty years witness the Little Rock Police surrounding the forefront. ago. Labeled as the Little Rock Nine, they Central High. Police escorted the nine Implemented by Black women who were the first Black students to ever attend Black students to a side door where they understand the necessity of rebuilding our an all white school in Arkansas. Unfortu­ quickly entered the school covertly. foundation, this day is sure to be a success. nately forty years ago, this was not a smooth Learning that the Black students were in the "We will no longer tolerate disrespect, lack transition into school segregation building, unruly mobs tested the police of communication, negative interaction, for them. with such outbursts and threats. The police antisocial and dysfunctional behavior and In the summer of 1957, Little Rock then wisely with the aid of the school the denial that problems such as these affect constructed and mandated plans for administration staff, quickly moved the our ability to progressively move forward. desegregation in its public school sector Black students outside through the side Our focus is centered around the reasons door, from which they entered upon. why and what it will require to eliminate after the Supreme Court instituted the 1954 the destruction." Brown vs. The Board of Education decision Arkansas government officials pleaded for To learn more about this upcoming event won by Justice Thurgood Marshall, that the federal government to intervene. The and other issues to be the focus, visit the eliminated racial segregation in public state later reached aid from President Million Woman March website at: http:// schools. The plan was to start for the 1957- Eisenhower and the federal government to t i mesx2 .com/m wm/. 58 school year. On the night of September send out 1,000 federal troops from the Those planning on attending and have 2, Orval Faubus, governor of Arkansas, National Guard on Tuesday, September 24, transportation available, please let other initiated the use of the states National Guard taking out any governmental power from sisters know so that we may all be able to to completely surround Little Rock Central participate in this day together! Continued on page 3 1 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: REV. DANA OWENS by Ebony L. Odoms t's a Friday afternoon and Diverse provide a religious and spiritual outlet. "My Student Populations is filled with goal is to create an effective Bible Study talk of plans for the three day weekend.that meets the students needs and to also Rev. Dana Owens, UD's campus minister have worship service on Sunday since forn DSP, is dressed in a t-shirt, sweat pants many of the students do not have the and gym shoes while a gold cross around transportation available to visit churches in his neck is dangling from his chain. the Dayton area." Relaxed and looking forward to the long Very active during his undergraduate weekend, he takes time out of his busy years, Rev. Owens headed up several schedule to chat with me. organizations such as, Black Men On the A native of Dayton, an only child raised Move and the Wright State Student Founda­ by his mother and grandmother, Rev Dana tion, an organization which focused on (as he prefers to be called), has found student-alumni interaction. He is currently himself ready, willing, and able to do the the youth minister at College Hill Presbyte­ Rev. Dana Owens work of God. A graduate of Patterson High, rian church. Wright State University completing a degree If you have attended the worship service in communications and a minor in African or Bible Studies given by Rev. Dana, you Anyone interested in taking part in Rev. American Studies, and a current student at will notice his jovial attitude complimented Dana's Bible Study should feel free to join the United Theological Seminary, he has by his remarkable style. Gearing his him at 7:00 p.m. every Monday night in been called upon to interact with UD's messages toward students and the problems DSP's lounge. He has also planned to have African American student population and they face, many are known to nod in worship service the first Sunday of each agreement with what the Reverend is month, be on the lookout for more details. teaching. "I like working with young Armed with the Holy Bible in one hand people," replies Rev. Dana smiling brightly, and the Holy Spirit in his soul, Rev. Dana is "I want to show them how important they sure to bring upliftment, encouragement and TO PX4MP4ECTIVT are while also teaching them about the spiritual guidance to all! Lord," he adds. The Black Perspective is a University of Dayton student-run and operated publica­ tion. This paper aims to be the eyes, ears, and voice of the U D African-American com­ munity. The genera I ed itors urge the student body to use this paper to publicize their Upcoming Events upcomingeventsandtoexpresstheirthought October 15-November 15 on issues/events (national, state, local etc.) that affect the African-American commu­ (Call x3634 for details) nity. This paper reflects the intelligence and determination that exist within the October 15 Alpha Phi Alpha Program BGC/BATU Trick-Or-Trick African-American community on this cam­ October 29 Wednesday Place — TBA pus. The paper solicits student writings in Wednesday Canned Food Drive all forms: editorials, feature articles, com­ October 16 BATU Meeting October 30 BATU Meeting mentaries, poetry, or any other forms that Thursday 6:00 pm ROTC Classroom Thursday 6:00 pm ROTC Classroom address relevant issues. The editors do October 17-19 Homecoming Weekend November 3 AKA—Relationship Forum reserve the right to edit material and to October 19 AKA—Aerobics choose material that will be published; Monday Wright State University Sunday 6:00 pm Marycrest Wt. Rm however, only material that is presented Bible Study in a derogatory manner will be rejected. October 20 Bible Study 7:00-8:00 pm The paper accepts writings from all Monday 7:00-8:00 pm DSP Lounge UD students. DSP Lounge November 7 BATU Poetry Night October 24 Kappa Alpha Psi Party Friday 9:00 pm-12:00 am Submissions may be sent to Friday 9:00 pm-1:00 am KUPub Black Perspective Kettering Hall Multipurpose Rm c/o Diverse Student Populations November 10 Bible Study 101 O'Reilly Hall October 25 Million Woman March Monday 7:00-8:00 pm Dayton, OH 45401-0812 Saturday 7:00 am-7:00 pm DSP Lounge [email protected] Philadelphia, PA November 12 AKA—Protect Your Self October 26 AKA—Aerobics Wednesday Defense Seminar Co-Editors Marycrest Ground Middle Ebony L. Odoms Sunday 6:00 pm Wright State Univ. Natanya Pritchett Daylight Savings Time 7:00 pm Set clocks BACK one hour November 13 BATU Meeting Senior Writers Thursday 6:00 pm ROTC Classroom Deomi Crume October 27 AKA Ladies Talk Eric Hill Monday WSU Student Union W025 November 14 Last day to withdraw with Danielle VanCleaf Bible Study Friday record of “W” 7:00-8:00 pm The Black Perspective BATU Representative Rashad Young articles due 2 SBM SEEKS SBF by Kasper The add reads; SBM (single black male) on and they don't see the fact that he can't yourself, what is masculine? Isn't masculine seeks SBF (single black female), is that what give them what they want.
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