THE SECOND CENTURY OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE March 1988

New Pedestrian Bridge

Morris Brown College anno­ grees in more than 30 fields of unced that construction will be­ study. The college is affiliated gin on a new pedestrian bridge with the Atlanta University Cen­ over Martin Luther King, Jr. ter, the world’s largest consor­ Drive. tium of black higher education. “The bridge represents years Morris Brown iscelebrating its of tradition at Morris Brown Col­ 106th year with improved scho­ lege,’’ said Calvert H. Smith, Pres­ lastic performance by its stu­ ident of the College. “Through dents, a successful $5-million the years, graduating Seniors capital fund campaign and in­ have crossed the bridge to begin crease in enrollment of more futures full of hope and prom­ than 83 percent with a current ise,’’ Dr. Smith said. total of 1,650 students. The new bridge, constructed More black certified public of concrete, will replace the pre­ accountants have graduated sent wooden pedestrian bridge. from Morris Brown than any oth­ The project is expected to be er private black college in the completed by late Spring. United States. Last year, Morris Groundbreaking ceremonies for new pedestrian bridge were attended by (l-r) Marvin Arrington, Morris Brown College, found­ Brown graduated its first class of Atlanta City Council President; Michael Lomax, Fulton County Commission Chairman; Architect ed in 1881, is a privately operated nurses with 100 percent passage Tarlee Brown, Mill Key and Brown Associates; Dr. Calvert H. Smith, President of MBC; Gary M. four-year institution offering de­ of licensure on state boards. Holmes, Chief of Economic Development for the City. MBC Receives Founder's Day: A Celebration $500,000 grant Of The Future by Tanya Smith

Morris Brown College anno­ ing the Griffin-Hightower March 17, 1881 marked the The Theme: “Focus on Excel­ “Am I putting forth my best unced the approval of a $500,000 Science Center. beginning of new horizons for lence: A New Vitality in Educa­ effort in my studies?” If your grant from The Pew Charitable “At Morris Brown, our empha­ Afro-Americans with the found­ tion”. The speaker for the occa­ answer to that question is no, Trusts to strengthen its mathe­ sis is on academics and this grant ing of Morris Brown College. sion was Dr. Ourcille Ifill, and then you need to re-evaluate matics and science departments. will improve these programs,” This great institution that we at­ the ceremony was held in the your priorities. Our main prior­ Morris Brown is one of 13 in­ Dr. Smith said. tend, unlike the other institu­ John Henry Lewis gymnasium. ity here at Morris Brown is to stitutions to receive an award tions within the Atlanta Univer­ The faculty and senior class were acquire a superior education, The Pew Charitable Trusts of from a competition among 20 sity Center, was founded by Black dressed in academic regalia. one that is flawless. Don’t cheat Philadelphia, Pennsylvania con­ historically black institutions. Christian leaders of the African Looking back at the theme, I find yourself. Be the best that you can sist of seven individual charita­ “This grant will allow us to Methodist Episcopal Church for it is relevant to our success at be. ble funds established by the continue to provide a high-calib- the sole purpose of educating Morris Brown. We must strive The educational process is a children of Joseph N. Pew, er education for our students," young Blacks.' for excellence in whatever pro­ composition of hard work, fun, founder of Sun Oil Company. said Dr. Calvert H. Smith, presi­ The entire Morrris Brown fession or career we choose. The frustration, and a sense of achie­ dent of Morris Brown College, in The Trusts, established between Family: students, faculty, friends, first step should be positioned vement. Stay with your goals and announcing the approval of the 1948 and 1979, support nonprofit staff members and alumni partic­ on a stable and solid platform - a in the end you will be a person of grant. organizations pommitted to im­ ipated in the festivities by attend­ scholarly educational backgro­ whom you,yourfamily,and Mor­ “Stronger math and science proving the quality of life for ing various activities. During the und. ris Brown can be proud. Now departmentswill provide a more individuals and communities and period prior to Founders Day, March is designated as Aware­ let’s all celebrate. stimulating learning environ­ encouraging personal growth organizations were structured in­ ness Month. The purpose of ment at Morris Brown," Dr. with self-sufficiency. Grants from to units: Academic Affairs Unit, Awareness month is to acquaint Smith continued. The Pew Charitable Trusts are Student Affairs Unit, Administra­ the Atlanta community with Funds from the grant are ear­ awarded deserving organizations tive Affairs Unit, Support Organ­ Morris Brown’s contributions to marked for development and im­ in the areas of conservation and izations, and External Clubs. the community. We too, as Mor­ plementation of program modu­ the environment, culture, edu­ These units competed in raising ris Brown students, should be les to improve basicskills in math­ cation, health and human servi­ funds for the school. Over aware of ourselves, our abilities, ematics and science, faculty de­ ces, public policy and religion. $41,000 was raised. and what we have to offer our velopment, purchase of labora­ The Grant to Morris Brown was The Founders Day celebration school and the Atlanta commun­ tory equipment, and refurbish­ awarded in the area of education. began at 10:00 a.m. March 17. ity. Ask yourself this question:

p.3 South Africa * Since 1976 INSIDE THIS ISSUE ... p.4 Student Spotlight p.7 Sports! March 1988 The Wolverine Observer Page 2 AUC Library Needs

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The life of a true college stu­ 1988 there are seventy students dent is the college library, and in total listed on work study staff AtlantaTJniversity has one of the at Woodruff. The administration loveliest libraries. Displaying the states that there are “few good” architecture's vision of semi-fut­ and “dependable workers, many uristic mode but keeping in per­ quit before (the) semester is spective a contemporary and over.” In rough estimate nearly placid environment. half or more work study students The library employs two full quit. and two part time staff. This staff There are eight departments is responsible for shelving books, in the library that need attending Fast Service all papers 1.05 and managing the front desk. from reference to periodicals. They also work the weekends. The library desperately needs Resumes with this special Due to the small staff, the Wood­ students who will be serious and T...... ! ruff Library depends heavily on diligent. The more students i lera papers work study students. working the more efficient and i Business Letters today Each school in the AUC is easy the library becomes, and Ho job is to big or sitali aloted fifteen work study stud­ lighter the work load. After all it ents. They are encouraged to is the only one the AUC has and send more if they can. For 1987- one of the best libraries around. Parallegal Scholarship Competition College

According to the National television broadcasts? Science Major); Nancy Lander, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 4) Has the U.S. outgrown the University of Georgia (1987 His­ Chapel paralegal profession will be the need for labor unions? tory Major); Linda Metcalf, fastest growing occupation in the Papers must be fewer than Oglethorpe University (1986 U.S. well into the 1990's, with a 2000words long, and postmarked Business Major); Donna Shock- by Mark S. Pierson Aud.). All students are encour­ 98% growth rate projected. To on or before April 8, 1988. Win­ ley, Baylor University (1987 Busi­ Many students who come to aged to share in an Inter-Faith help meet this increasing de­ ners will be selected by a special ness Administration Major); Morris Brown College have been Worship Service. mand for lawyer’s assistants, The committee from The National Ruth Ann Wallace, Vanderbilt raised with a religious back­ Rev. Debra Grant is the Col­ National Center for Paralegal Center’s Advisory Board, and an­ University (1963 Political Science ground. To continue in the lege Minister on Campus. Training, located in Atlanta, nounced on May 20,1988. Major); and Angie Williams, Christian upbringing some stu­ Among the A.M.E. School's Georgia, has announced that it Scholarship applicants need Georgia State University (1979 dents participate in College Chapel Campus-Ministries, Morris will award more than $20,000 in not have applied for admission Political Science Major). Church at Morris Brown. “When Brown has been cited for best student assistance in its second to be eligible to win a scholar­ The National Center for Para­ I first came to Morris Brown, Col­ concept, according to Rev. annual Scholarship Competition. ship. However, all interested stu­ legal Training isoneof theoldest lege Church was the only thing I Grant. She also encourages stu­ NCPT will award one full scho­ dents must write or call NCPT to and largest schools for graduate could latch on to,” says Michael dents to become more involved larship, covering the cost of all obtain a scholarship application paralegal training in the nation, G. Ephraim, a Morris Brown stu­ with the College Ministry of this tuition, books, and fees, worth form which must be submitted with more than 5,000 graduates. dent and the Assistant Pastor of Campus. Grant welcomes stu­ over $3,000, and 17 $1,000 scho­ along with the essay. To contact Known as the “Harvard of para­ Cosmopolitan A.M.E. Church in dents to come by her office, larships. The competition, as last NCPT, call 1-800-223-2618, or (in legal schools,” it also has the Atlanta. located in room 107, Fountain year, will be based solely on the Georgia) 404-266-1060, or write coveted approval of the Ameri­ Morris Brown College was Hall. She has just moved into her quality of an essay submitted by to The National Center for Para­ can Bar Association. founded by the A.M.E. Church office and will also have students scholarship applicants. legal Training, 3414 Peachtree Although most National Cen­ and istheonlycollegewithinthe assisting her. Applicants may select any of Road, Suite 528, Atlanta, Georgia ter students plan on a career as a A.U.C. founded by Blacks. The Some of the new highlights for the four topics below to be the 30326. paralegal at one of the hundreds College Mininstry of Morris this year include the organiza­ subject of their paper: 1987 winners came from a wide of law firms, banks, major corpo­ Brown is designed to help stu­ tion of a new Gospel Choir fo 1) Should surrogate parenting geographical area: rations or government agencies dents develop in their spiritual Chapel and the restoration of contracts be enforceable? If so, First place: Frances Neece, employing NCPT graduates, a and religious life, and to keep Viola Hill Chapel. The Ministry when? If not, why not? UNC-Charlotte (1987 Criminal significant number have further them ever mindful of God and Staff includes Rev. Timothy Tyler, 2) Should there be a limit on Justice Major). plans. Jane Parker, the Director the Black Church. Assistant to the Campus Minis­ the number of justices that one Runners-up ($1000): Deborah of Admissions at the Emory Uni­ In keeping with the great spir­ ter, Michael G. Ephraim and president can appoint to the U.S. Bedsole, Auburn University (1986 versity School of Law, estimates itual heritage of Morris Brown Mark St. Pierson, Chapel Assist­ Supreme Court? Psychology Major); Michelle that 15% of the students entering College, Chapel services are held ants, Alice Kimbrough, Student 3) How does the separation of Gozansky, Georgia Southern Emory in the last few years have each Sunday morning at 9:00 Worker, and Darryl Hurston, church and state doctrine inte­ (1987 Political Science Major); been former paralegals. a.m. in Fountain Hall (Viola Hill Chapel Musician. ract with the government’s Sumati Jayaraman, University of authority to regulate evangelical Delhi - India (1983 Political HRTA ANNOUNCES HADDA GABLER New Sigma Delta Chapter by Cadisa-Osa-Yande The H.R.T.A. program is very in 1978 by a group of students University, Georgia State proud to announce The Morris from the University of New University, Virginia Polytechnic Hadda Gabler closed Saturday, hitch, as costumes and stage Brown College Chapter of Eta Hampshire’s Whittemore School Institute, Virginia State Univer­ February 20,1988 at 10 pm in the came to life. Having sat in on a Sigma Delta International Hospi­ of Business and Economics. They sity, and now Morris Brown Spellman Dramatic Arts Center. few rehersals I can honestly say tality Management Society. The “identified a need to recognize College. After a week of dynamic per­ the cast of Hadda Gable came a first initiation ceremony was held hospitality/tourism students for Student eligibility require­ forming, our own little Miss long way. But those long nights February 4,1988, in Scholars. The outstanding academic achieve­ ments are: Francine Robertson stole the of rehersal paid off in the end initiates were Ruth Williams and ment, meritorious service and (1) To be an H.R.T.A. major show. with a successful and captivating Steve Tollerson. Tim Patridge, demonstrated professionalism." (2) H^ve a 3.2 G.P.A. Each character displayed act­ performance. We hope to see Scholars manager and long time Since 1978 the chapter has (3) Submit a $45.00 member­ ing abilities that could only be these young and talented bud­ member of Eta Sigma Delta, was been formed on a number of dis­ ship fee determined as “true professi­ ding actors and actresses in more very instrumental in bringing the tinguished campuses, such as the onals.” AUC productions. society aboard. University of Massachusetts- The show went off without a Eta Sigma Delta was founded Amherst, Fairleigh Dickinson Page 3 The Wolverine Observer March 1988 SOUTH AFRICA SINCE 1976 by Motoldi Maserumule The year 1976 marked a new ernment structures such as the phase of political change in Aza- municipal offices, post offices, nia (South Africa). The country schools, and the office of motor saw the Black Consciousness vehicles. As a result, many stu­ Movement organization propell­ dents were butchered by the ing the revolutionary forces — Pretoria regime. leading students and workers to It was not safe enough for combat injustice through mass many students, who were hunted actions. The vibration that caused by police and soldiers, to seek the suppressed boiling emotions cover inside the country. As of the oppressed Azanians to many students (a majority of explode, was the government’s whom were teenagers) fled the attempt to make Afrikaans the country in 1977 to seek refuge in medium of instruction. Afrikaans the neighboring countries of is the language spoken by the Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Boers, the Dutch and French Zambia and other African coun­ descendants who are unwilling tries up north. In September of to share power with the indi­ 1976,oneofthepolitical genuises genous people of Azania. At the the African community ever had, same time, they claim South Steve Bantu Biko, was killed in Africa to be their forefathers’ police custody by the inhuman, land. Being unwilling to accept heartless South African Police in necessary political change, the a barbaric cold and savage way. custodians of apartheid (the He was tortured and harassed in boers) ordered the police to a Port Elizabeth prison for being open fire at the peacefully dem­ reluctant and unwilling to com­ onstrating members of Soweto promise with the evil force Students Representative Council (apartheid system). “Africa be­ in the dusty streets of Soweto, a longs to Africans,” so he said. black township near Johannes­ And the cold-blooded South burg. It was June 16, 1976 and a African police transported the thirteen year old, Hector Peter­ heavily beaten dying Biko, within son, was the first victim of the a comfortless van, for a distance Most of the children with AIDS are black* And remember...there is no cure for AIDS. police shootings. The comrades of more than eight hundred Most of the women with AIDS are black.* AIDS kills. clenched their fists and cried, kilometers, the distance between "Aluta Continual,” meaning the Port Elizabeth and Pretoria; the The startling fact is, blacks are three times struggle continues. In retaliation, capital city of South Africa (Aza­ more likely to get AIDS than whites. And that's the worst kind of discrimination. the students burned down gov­ nia). The doctors never paid Three times. M BC Self Study by Donnesse Cannady From Our

Morris Brown College is cur­ According to Dr. Frazier, in Student Government Association rently conducting a Self Study. order for the school to be in and the Student Affairs Office Past: What exactly is Self Study? You compliance with these guide­ have been recruiting students to ask. According to Dr. Leroy Fraz­ lines, the institution must be fin­ work on the study. He says, “We ier, Self Study Director, “It is a ancially sound,have a very good want the students to participate program designed in such a way educational program, establish­ and make some timely recom­ Poverty that the institution can take a ed policies and procedures for mendations. Without student in­ look at itself. It is a comprehen­ the effective operation of the put this College can not exist as a sive study of the strengths and institution, and show evidence strong institution. The students weaknesses of an institution.” of planning and evaluation for are our clients and everything The Self Study has been under­ each operational component of we do must be designed in a way way since September of last year the institution. that it will make that student a The most distressing fact in the of rich natural resources and our and it will continue until April of The Self Study is a normal better person. present world is poverty; not power to produce. We have the next year. Dr. Frazier says, “It practice that occurs every ten According to Dr. Frazier, a vis­ absolute poverty, because some material goods and forces at com­ requires everyone in the college, years for all academic institut­ iting committee from SACS will folks are rich and many are well- mand, the machines and tech­ the faculty; students; staff and ions. Dr. Frazier says, “We (the visit Morris Brown April 10-13, to-do; not poverty as great as niques sufficient to feed, clothe administration because we exist administration) strongly believe 1989. The purpose of the visit is some lands and other historical the world, educate children and as a community, to look at our­ Morris Brown is in compliance for the SACS representatives to ages have known; but poverty free the human soul for creative selves and see what our wea­ with these guidelines. We further talk with faculty, students, staff more poignant and discouraging beauty and for the truth that will knesses are so that we can streng­ believe that the Self Study can and administrators to determine because it comes after a dream widen the boundsof all freedom. then them." only strengthen us as an institu­ whether Morris Brown is or is of wealth; of riotous, wasteful That does not mean that we The Self Study is organized tion.” When an institution con­ not in compliance with specific and even vulgar accumulation of could have enough goods and into five principle committees, ducts a Self Study, it does not criteria. individual riches, which sudden­ services for present extravag­ with fourteen sub-committees. mean that the institution will A copy of the Self Study ly leaves the majority of mankind ance, display and waste; but if These committees are composed lose its accreditation. It means Report, produced by the com­ today without enough to eat; their were neither idle rich nor of faculty, students, staff and ad­ that institution is searching for mittee, will be made available to without proper shelter, without idle poor; if sharing of wealth ministrators. These committees ways to grow. Dr. Frazier says, the Morris Brown family in Oct­ sufficient clothing. were based not on owning but and sub-committees are respon­ “The only reason that an institu­ ober of this year. The report will Nowhere was the dream of only on effort, and if all who are sible for looking at different com­ tion can lose its accreditation is if also be sent to the Board of Trus­ wealth, for all who would work able do their share of the world’s ponents of the institution and it is in non-compliance with the tees and SACS. The visiting SACS and save, more vivid than here in work or starved, and limited their reporting strengths and weak­ guidelines established by the committee will use this report as the United States. We Negroes consumption to reasonable nesses. This process helps the Southern Association of Colleges the basis for their evaluation of sought to share that vision and wants, we could abolish poverty. College determine how well it is and Schools." Morris Brown, the College will heritage. Moreover, the poverty in compliance with the rules and The faculty, staff and adminis­ receive the results of the find­ which the world experiences William Edgar Burghardt DuBois guidelines established for insti­ tration are expected to partici­ ings from SACS in December of comes after a startling realiza­ Commencement Address tutions of higher learning by the pate in the Self Study, as well as 1989. tion of our national endowment Fisk University 1938 Southern Association of Colleges students are encouraged to vol­ and Schools. unteer their participation. The March 1988 The Wolverine Observer Page 4 FEATURES

Religion by Donnesse Cannady From slavery to emancipation, inal religious beliefs were soon appeal of Christianity to the STUDENT through the migration of the shadowed by the values of Euro­ slaves is the "social solidarity” 1930's and the rationing of the pean Christianity. E. Franklin they found in the camp meetings 1940’s, past the struggle for civil Frazier, in his book entitled, "The and revivals. Dr. Frazier says that rights in the 1950'sand the 1960's, Negro Church in America,” de­ even though the feeling of solid­ SPOTLIGHT religion has been the one com­ picts how Methodists and Bap­ arity was temporary, it was im­ mon denominator in the lives of tists tried to induce slaves into portant to the race because, the Afro-American people. Ac­ accepting Christianity. Frazier "they were drawn into a union cepting religious faith has been says, "Baptist and Methodist with their fellow men." by Dexter Porter as common as the black sociali­ preachers appealed to the poor Although the Africans accept­ zation process, or learning to and the ignorant and the out­ ed the basic ideas of Christianity, In the student spotlight for this Association Intern; and most talk or walk. But is religion really cast.” Frazier notes that there are they did not accept the idea that month is Teresa D. Watkins. recently, (3) as a Legislative the savior of the race or merely a two basic reasons for the mass they were supposed to be infe­ Teresa is a junior majoring in Pol­ Intern at the State Capitol. When tool used by an oppressor to appeal of Christianity to the riorhuman beings deserving en­ itical Science. She is also the asked about her present intern, keep an already oppressed peo­ African slaves. According to slavement. According to Dr. recipient of an academic scho­ she states, “I really enjoy my ple down? Frazier, those who attended the Janis-Sumner Lewis, Associate larship from the Xerox Corpor­ position. Everyday I get a first When Africans were brought revivals and camp meetings held Professor of History at Clark Col­ ation. hand account of the state govern­ to America, their homeland was by the Baptist and Methodist, lege, "White ministers would Teresa was born December 26, ment in action. There is a world not the only thing stolen, they “found in the fiery message of give lectures to the slaves, telling 1967 in jackson, Butts County, of difference between textbook were also stripped of their cul­ salvation a hope and a prospect them that their purpose was to Georgia. Her parents are Betty politics and actual politics.” ture. Religion plays an important of escape from their earthly be slaves.” This helped the slaves and Bennie. She is the fifth of Ms. Watkins has been recog­ part in African Culture, but orig- woes.” Another reason for the to realize that they needed their nine children and the first child nized by the Atlanta Community (Continued on page 5) in her family to attend college. for her services as a volunteer. She did not begin to develop Teresa was selected Young her leadership potential until she Woman Achiever of the Year by WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? was enrolled as a freshman here the Phyllis Wheatley branch of at Morris Brown College. She the Y.W.C.A. in 1987. by Dexter Porter ly, the median rent has risen dium for the two worst teams in has served as Sophomore Class Teresa's future goals include twice as fast as my balance here history of sports. Why not put President and she is currently being Student Government Perhaps an anecdote or two at Morris Brown College. Me­ our money to real use; to house serving as Student Government Association President and gradu­ would help the members of the anwhile, President Reagan has the people of Vine City when Vice-President. ating Summa Cum Laude in May Georgia General Assembly make slashed housing assistance 70 per­ they build them. Teresa has maintained honor of 1989. up their minds to increase the cent during his eight long years. Encourage non-profit groups roll status throughout her attend­ She attends Back to the Bible real estate transfer tax to fund There are, indeed, a few lazy to build housing. The fund can ance at Morris Brown College. Miracle Temple here in Atlanta low-cost housing. souls on the streets who won’t make grants for such purposes as She has represented the college and hopes that its membership We have all heard the stories do nearly enough to help them­ land acquisition. It also can make on numerous occasions: (1) In will continue to increase. of personal difficulty in finding selves, but there are many others loans at low-interest or no-inter­ New York, in 1987, as a finalist for So, from all the news staff to decent, affordable housing. But who, because of mental illness, est to non-profit builders. prestigious Luard Scholarship; (2) you Teresa, we say GO if the anecdotes aren’t convinc­ need housing and a lot more; The fund would be self-sustain­ In Louisiana, this past summer, as BROWNITE!!! ing, there are statistics. National- social and medical support ser­ ing. Once the real estate transfer an American Political Science vices and supervision. tax is increased there would be The working poor simply need no need for other appropriations affordable housing. A state spon­ by the General Assembly. sored housing trust fund is the It's the ideal plan for taking most practical way to insure that care of the shortage of afforda­ JJiH't’ö CnrtiEt goal. If it means we would have ble housing. That would be Cap­ to raise taxes, so be it, we’re rais­ italism at its very best, not at its ing taxes to pay for a new sta- worst as it is today.

BLACK WOMAN (I know we need thee) l believe in the Devil and his I was young and Black, To understand where he has been, angels, who wantonly work to and a little too stupid to understand. to encourage him to go on. narrow the opportunity of strug­ That God made the Black woman, Accepting his weakness, gling human beings, especially if especially for the Black man. making him strong. they be Black; who spit in the faces of the fallen, strike them To bare this children, To understand his Blackness, that cannot strike again, believe and at times to comfort his sole. and the barriers on his road. the worst and work to prove it, To accept his many short comings, Letting him know she is there, hating the image which their to keep him warm when cold. to share his heavy load. Maker stamped .upon a brother’s soul. To be there when he’s down, To realize as a man, I believe in the Prince of Peace. to understand his special need. he sometimes goes astray. I believe that War is murder. I To feed his hungry ego, As he seeks to have that, believe that armies and navies to forgive his selfish greed. which his Blackness kept away. are at the bottom of the tinsel and braggadocio of oppression To push him to excell, To not get discouraged, and wrong, and I believe that the to make him be the best. when he doesn’t comprehend. wicked conquest of weaker and Standing close to his side, That only she has supported him, darker nations by nations whiter to give him a place to rest. from the beginning to the end. and stronger but foreshadows the death of that strength. To believe in him, Someday when he is older, and never letting him know. I’m sure he’ll understand. William Edgar Burghardt DuBois Some of the lies he told, That it was the love of a Black woman, From "Credo” she knew wasn’t so. That made him a Black man. Written in 1900 while he was a professor at Atlanta University —Glenn W. Dee Page 5 The Wolverine Observer March 1988

SOUTH AFRICA (Continued from page 3)

enough attention to. the half­ people of Azania. AZAPO be­ believes that South Africa be­ fifty-three years ago by thirteen the Atlanta University defensive conscious Biko who was in lieves that Azania should be gov­ longs to all those who live in it in sports enthusiasts in the city of and offensive Players of the Year, extreme critical conditions of erned by Blacks and at the same opposition to AZAPO which be­ Atlanta with the purpose of giv­ and the High School Coach of health. The same doctors except time it believes in Scientific lieves that South Africa belongs ing recognition tocollegiateath- the Year. one gave false evidence to the Socialism also known as Pan­ to Africans. Despite the differ­ letes in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Morris Brown College played unjust court of the wicked. Des­ Africanism. It was pretty difficult ences, these two major organiza­ Today, the club continues to a small but significant part of the pite the undeniable evidence for AZAPO to reorganize the tions have, they often meet, dis­ maintain its historical link to the 100% Wrong Clubs Jamboree this that Biko was killed intention­ people, if not impossible, until cuss and agree on some major past but has expanded its scope year. The Bubbling Brown Sugar ally, the supreme court set the the eighties when the struggle issues. and also recognizes local and Majorettes of the Morris Brown concerned police and doctors rose up like an injured tiger, and community leaders, national Marching Band were invited to free. They thought that by exer­ moved the international com­ PART II pioneers in the field of sports, be awards hostesses and the cising these inhuman powers munity like at no point in time in and social justice. Morris Brown Purple Image Jazz they would injure the struggle, the past. OF Each year the club celebrates Band provided for the music. To but indeed Biko’s hot blood pro­ The beginning of the 1980’s with an All-Sports Jamboree top it off, Morris Brown’s own fitably watered the seeds of saw the birth of the United SOUTH which includes a Kick-Off Anthony Campbell, better liberty. Democratic Front, African AFRICA Reception, a High School Awards known as “AC”, was awarded All the leftist political organi­ National Congress’s front oper­ Breakfast, a Press Reception and Atlanta University Defensive zations were banned by the end ating within the boundaries of TO BE Awards Banquet. An average of Player of the Year. of 1977. And on top of that, the South Africa. ANC is the famous CONTINUED thirty awards are presented each Several celebrities were pres­ comrades were detained in big political organization which was APRIL year. The awards include ent and among them was Jayne numbers to ensure stability and banned in 1962 under the lead­ National College Awards, Spe­ Kennedy. The Bubbling Brown total sterilization of the revolu­ ership of Nelson Rolihlahla cial Citation Awards (Professional Sugar Majorettes were able to tionary forces. The freedom lov­ Mandela. UDF differs from Awards), and the 100% Wrong obtain personalized autographs ers of Azania, in Soweto, were AZAPO in policy. UDF’s mem­ Club Hall of Fame Awards. The from Jayne. Doug Williams, busy planning for a new organi­ bership, for example, is not based The Hall of Fame awards are com­ Quarterback for Super Bowl zation to reunite the scattered on race, in opposition to AZAPO posed of Special awards such as champion Washington Redskins masses nationwide. In April 1978 whose membership is strictly 100% the Pioneer Award which is given was awarded NFL Player of the Azanian Peoples Organization open to the oppressed only. But each year to a national figure Year but was not present at the (AZAPO) was founded. It is called AZAPO is not a racist organiza­ Wrong Club who has made an outstanding ceremony. The Custodian of the genuine tion because it believes in non­ contribution to the cause of Congratulations to Anthony aspiration of the indigenous racialism. In another aspect, UDF human dignity. This award is Campbell and to the majorettes sponsored by the Atlanta Life and jazz band at Morris Brown. Insurance Company in enduring We are certainly proud of these Religion (Continued from page 4) commemoration of its founder, talented individuals and hope by Tanya Smith the late Alonzo F. Herndon. that they will continue to be out­ own church. Richard Allen and When Blacks began migrating Among other Hall of Fame standing in whatever career or Absalom Jones, two freed slaves, to the northern cities they looked The 100% Wrong Club of awards are the Atlanta Area profession they pursue in the established two of the first black to the church for support. The Atlanta, Georgia was established awards for sports, which include future. churches. Allen and Jones dif­ church provided Blacks, migrat­ fered as to whether blacks should ing to the north, friendship, sup­ pattern their church after the port, and strength as they moved racist society. It has been our sav­ feels the role of the Black church Blacks feel they do not need Baptist or the Methodist. Absa­ into new urban surroundings. ing grace. If we didn’t have our in the black community remains religion as much today.” lom Jones organized the African Most Blacks migrating to north­ faith, we would not have been the same. He says, “The Black No one can deny that religion Protestant Episcopal Church of ern cities came from rural plan­ able to endure all that we have church should continue to be a has been a big part of the lives of Saint Thomas, while Richard tations. The church played a big been through as a people." Rev. stabilizing force in the Black com­ Black people as a race, but Alien organized the African role in helping them to adjust to Bouie says, "Religion has been munity. It must set the tone of whether it has been the "saving Methodist Episcopal Church. life in the city. Throughout the good for Blacks, but it can be life in that community. I think grace” or a tool used to keep our These churches were denoted as migration of the 1930's and the viewed as being oppressive be­ the church, and not the society, people oppressed, is of no real "African” to signify it was an rationing brought on by World cause Christianity was establish­ should set the standards as to importance. Religion gives us ex­ independent body. These new War II in the 1940's, the Black ed by whites.” what is moral or immoral.” actly what we put into it, whether denominations grew all over the church was a source of strength If religion can be considered What role will religion play in it is a sense of faith, joy, pride or country. Whites allowed Africans and morale support. In the late the “saving grace” of the Black the lives of Blacks in the future? strength. Even the Negro Nation­ to establish churches because 1950’s, we were able to see just race, then why are Blacks slowly Rev. Bouie says, “I do not know al Anthem reveals how impor­ they believed they did not threat­ how much influence the Black turning away from religion. Ac­ what role religion will play in the tant religion has been and re­ en society for control over eco­ church could have. It was in this cording to Rev. Bouie, it is be­ lives of Blacks in the future. The mains to the Black race. The first nomic and social relations. time period that the struggle for cause “Blacks have found other historical roleof the Black church two lines of the last verse are The Afro-American church civil rights began. meansand facilities for support.” is diminishing. Today, Blacks are "God of our weary years, God of was born. Enslaved and free Throughout much of the strug­ Even though Blacks are turning finding other organizations to our silent tears, Thou who has Africans no longer had to look to gle for civil rights, the church away from religion, Rev. Bouie aline themselves with; many brought us thus far on the way.” their masters for their spiritual was a unified voice for Black growth. The church would not people. According to Dr. Lewis, only be a place for Blacks to gain the church was instrumental in spiritual growth, it would also be the struggle because, "most of WIN $500 a source of strength. Black minis­ the prominent leaders of the THE CLEAN & GREEN CONTEST ters became the spokesmen of struggle were ministers. These IS BACK their race. Hence, Black minis­ men were able to lead the strug­ ters were very respected within gle because they had an aud­ the Black community and these ience within the Black church. YES, YOU CAN WIN UP TO $500 AND A TROPHY ministers realized the role they It is within the church that FOR YOUR HELP IN $ played in holding the Black com­ many Black people learned of MAKING BIGGER munity together. Black ministers their heritage. According to Rev. AND BETTER MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE not only set the standards for Michael K. Bouie, Director of THAN EVER Housing at the Turner Seminary, $ $ Blacks to live by, they also upheld CLEAN AND GREEN. these standards or failed as role "some of the worship experien­ models for their people. ces that Blacks have now in the The Black church also became Christian experience have come responsible for the principle ed­ cut of African Religion. The way ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DEVISE A PROJECT TO HELP BEAUTIFY THE ucation of Blacks. Leaders within in which Blacks express them­ COLLEGE BY CLEANING OR YOU CAN MAKE UP A PROJECT THAT the church realized the need to selves, the movement and clap­ WOULD ADD BEAUTY TO THE SURROUNDINGS. educate Blacks and they began ping of the hands comes from to organize Black schools. The the African religion. Merlissie R. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS FOR MORE INFO. Middleton, Associate Professor first schools organized were TROPHIES, PLAQUES, AND CASH PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY. Sunday schools, but soon schools of Sociology at Morris Brown were established to educate College, believes that religion is SPRING AFFAIR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER SO START GETTING Blacks so that they would learn very much a part of the Black READY FOR THE NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE. how to live in colonial society. socialization process. Mrs. Mid­ The Black church was now a sta­ dleton says, "I think so because it SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. bilized institution in the com­ has given us the faith to live in a munity. March 1988 The Wolverine Observer Page 6 Government Drug Smuggling DEAR TA Y Local Politics No. 1 by Clarence Lusane

There is increasing evidence and a key financier of the Hmong of what is surely a much more by Tabatha Little of CIA and Nicaraguan Contra tribesman who were used by the extensive story. A State Depart­ involvement in major drug deal­ CIA for political and military op­ ment official stated, “They are all Dear Tabby, Dear Tabby, ing. This has occurred as drug erations. In 1968, Vang Pao linked scumbags. But you can’t go to There is a guy on campus that I I am a very shy person and I do abuse in the Black community up with U.S. organized crime the First Baptist Church if you really like. (I’ll call him Dave). not have many friends. What can has reached an all-time high. If boss Santo Trafficante who be­ want arms." The only problem is that Dave is I do to make friends and over­ for no other reason than mere came the largest importer and No program to stop drug abuse what you call a “ladies man” and come my shyness? survival, the Black community distributor of China White her­ can afford to ignore the U.S. I am not ready to be hurt again has a vested interest in the cessa­ oin in the U.S. backed Contra role in narcotics by this guy. Should I pursue this Signed, tion of all aid and support for the The entire program was coor­ trafficking. The Nicaraguan Con­ relationship or should I try to Shy-Shy Contras. dinated by the Special Opera­ tras were created by the Cl A and find a guy who will treat me like I Dear Shy-Shy, It is estimated that approxi­ tions Group commanded by are still controlled by it. The want to be treated? I think everyone is somewhat mately one ton of cocaine per General John R. Singlaub. Serv­ blame for their criminal activities shy to a certain point, but you week is smuggled into the U.S. ing under Singlaub for a time as well as their political bank­ Please help seem to have a bigger problem by the Contras according to the was then Second Lt. Oliver North ruptcy is to be laid at the doors of Undecided than others. What I advise you to Christie Institute, a Washington, and the Deputy Commander was the White House. When it comes do is try approaching others and D.C. based research and educa­ Lt. Col. Richard Secord. All three down to further aid to the Con­ Dear Undecided, strike up a conversation. I gua­ tion center. As crack, a highly were involved in the Iran-Contra tras (and their drug smuggling) I think you should wait and rantee you will find that it's not potent and highly addictive der­ scandal. the Black community response find a guy who will be devoted as hard as you think. ivative of cocaine, has reached These are only a few examples must be “Just Say No!” only to you. Do you think you the streets and elementary scho­ are worthy of a guy who is dating Tabby ols of U.S. cities, the Reagan just about every girl on campus Dear Tabby, Administration hypocritically or who is flirting with them? My roomate is very, very junky continues to argue for more aid GABEO Conference After you answer this question, and she always has a lot of her to the Contras. you can make your decision. friends in the room. Whenever I Evidence indicates that in ex­ am studying or trying to sleep, change for flying weapons and On March 3rd, a few of my that attended could see the mes­ Tabby they make so much noise. I have supplies to the Contas, the U.S. colleagues and I attended a sage that was being put over and asked her nicely to keep the has allowed Latin American and forum that was given during the that was, that we as future public Dear Tabby, noise level down, but she told U.S. drug dealers to freely fly Georgia Association of Black officials must take the stand in I have been dating the.same me that it’s her room too and she narcotics into the U.S. Accord­ Elected Officials seventh annual representing the public. If we, as guy here on campus since Octob­ can do whatever she wants. ing to General. Paul F. Gorman, conference held at the Pierre- young future leaders, sit around er and we have not engaged in head of the U.S. Southern mont Plaza Hotel and Confer­ and wait on someone or some­ sex. The subject has come up Signed, Command, “The fact is, if you ence Center in downtown thing to come and tell us that we more than once. I need to know Trouble with roomate want to go into the subversion Atlanta, Ga. The forum was en­ have a mission to accomplish, if we should go ahead and have business, collect intelligence, titled "A Special Focus On Youth then the mission will never be sex. Dear Trouble, and move arms, you deal with Leadership: Who’s Up And accomplished. We must stand You should sit down and try to the drug movers.” Who’s Coming”, and I must say up and take the initiative and Signed, compromise with your roomate. This is exactly what Oliver that it was a very inspiring forum. step forward to accept the chal­ Mixed up at MBC Tell her you do not mind her lis­ North and the "Secret Team” of There were many distinguished lenge of leading the people to a tening to music or having her Contra supporters did. For ex­ guests that spoke of their expe­ very promising future. Dear Mixed-up, friends over, but you need peace ample, in 1985 and 1986, North riences as young public officials I thank the GABEO for inviting This is a decision that I cannot and quiet when you’re studying used Syrian arms dealer and drug and of the problems that they me and my fellow colleagues to make for you. Only you and your and sleeping. Ask her to please trafficker Manzer alKassar to ship faced. They told us what to look attend the forum. We really boy friend are able to decide if respect your feelings as you re­ arms to the Contras. According out for when going into the pub­ appreciated having the oppor-r you are ready for such a big step. spect hers. If you continue to to Newsday, al-Kassar was paid lic realm as an official. The Politi­ tunity to go and join in the fight But let me add that sex is not have problems with your roo­ about $1.5 million for his servi­ cal Science students as well as for our future leaders. something you can plan for — it mate, report the problem to your ces. He has been connected to myself (a Political Science major) just happens and you’ll know R.A. or your Dorm Director. major heroin deals involving up when that time comes. Good luck!! to 220 pounds according to Tony B. Williams Dr. N.R. Farokhi Reader’s Digest. Vice-President Political Science Tabby Tabby The CIA has had extensive in­ Political Science Advisor volvement with the family of Association )orge Ochoa, one of Columbia’s two largest cocaine exporters. WOLVERINE According to an eye-witness, co- Big Brother caine owned by Ochoa was OBSERVER loaded into CIA planes on at a least two occasions in Barran- quilla, Columbia and flown to Big Sister the U.S. STAFF Michael Toliver, a convicted drug dealer, claims that he was Morris Brown College is sur­ this program at Morris Brown part of a secret drug and wea­ rounded by a number of com­ are being considered. One con­ pons operation run by the U.S. munities which are filled with sideration is to work with the government in Central America. under priviledged children. A Atlanta Police Department in a Editor-in-Chief...... Michael N. Toney In a sworn deposition, he stated program by which Morris Brown program which the police have Associate Editor...... Tanya Smith that in 1986, he made two flights can help improve situations in already established that is basi­ Business Manager...... Cadisa-Osa-Yande to Honduras and Columbia tak­ the surrounding communities is cally a tutorial program. Another Reporters...... Dexter Porter ing arms to the Contras. On the a Big Brother and Big Sister Pro­ option, is to work with churches Donnesse Cannady, Mark Pierson, return flights, he flew drugs back gram. In this type program, a that conduct programs for young Motoldi Maserumule, Cadisa-Osa-Yane, Martin L. King into Homestead Air Base near student would be able to help a people in the community. The Contributing Writers ...... Cynthia Bell Miami. He was assisted by Air young boy or girl by talking to final method considered is to Tabatha Little, Clarence Lusane, Force personnel in unloading his him or her, by taking the child to assign children designated by (BACA) Black Against Contra Aid illegal booty. cultural events on Morris area schools, boys to Big Broth­ The Wolverine Observer is designed to inform the students, Involvement on the part of the Brown’s campus and elsewhere, ers and girls to Big Sisters. If you faculty and administration of Morris Brown College, and to Reagan administration cronies and by entertaining and teach­ are interested, would like to serve as a communications channel between the Morris Brown with international drug trafficers ing the child with various talents know more about the program, family and the community. The Wolverine Observer reserves can be traced back to the Viet­ and skills the student possesses. or have some suggestions, please the right to edit articles. Opinions expressed in articles and nam War era. During the Viet­ If MBC establishes such a pro­ contact Joseph McMahon or letters are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect nam War, the CIA and U.S. Army gram, would you be willing and Teresa Watkins in Student Gover­ either the opinions or policies of the college. supported Vang Pao in Laos. able to help? nment or Jacques Days at Wilkes Vang Pao was one of the major Three means of conducting Hall. Members of the Georgia College Press Association opium dealers in Southeast Asia Award Winning Newspaper Page 7 The Wolverine Observer March 1988 SPORTS

Tennis Anyone ? Martin L. King

March 2 marked the begin­ After a well fought match, Fort 1-6. Dexter Evans of MBC against The team is seeking male and ning of the tennis season at Mor­ Valley took a 1-0 lead as Ander­ Isaac Edmonds added to the frus­ female players to fill empty slots ris Brown. Fort Valley was the vis­ son fell 2-6, 0-6. The next match trations of MBC’s young team, as on the roster. All interested iting team at the season opener between #2 Debra Lee of MBC Evans lost the match 2-6, 3-6. should see Coach Merritt or played at the Washington Park and Terri Anderson ended on a Next to fall victim to a clearly Coach Carlius Mapp. Practices Tennis Courts. Although the happier note. Ms. Lee was the more experienced Fort Valley are held daily at the Washington match was eagerly anticipated victor of the close match, win­ team was Ali Baa Qar losing a Park Tennis courts. Tennis by the members of both the men ning 7-6, 6-4. Next to play was hard fought match to Kim Bla- Anyone? and women teams, the lack of MBC’s LeAnna Reed against singame 4-6, 4-6. practice combined with the in­ Arressas Hodges. Reed, the fresh­ Morris Brown's Andrew Lock­ experience of the new teams, men and a newcomer to tennis ett lost to Willie Rumph 3-6, 4-6 caused them to suffer their first displayed courage and potential and Martin King, playing for loss. as she played Hodges. After fal­ Brown was handily defeated by Playing number 1 for the ling behind 1-6, Reed warmed Willie Foster 3-6, 1-6. women’s team was Cheronie up and gave Hodges a workout. In doubles, Fort Valley won all Anderson, a junior, against Fort In the end, Reed had fallen vic­ three matches. Afterwards coach Valley’s Cheryl McClendon. Play­ tim to the more experienced Harold Merritt observed that his ing a cautious game and main­ opponent 4-6. recently composed teams will be taining complete composure, On the men's team, playing #1 more effective as it gains the Anderson remained even with was Lorin Rivers against the top experience needed for competi­ McClendon. As the match pro­ seed in the SIAC Conference, tion. He also noted that because gressed, the experience and Brian Rice for Fort Valley. Al­ the team started practicing only months of practice began to though Rivers played well, he 2 weeks ago, the team has suffer­ show in McClendon’s game. was no match for Rice falling 0-6, ed.

SEASON ENDS FOR HOOPSTERS Martin L. King

The Morris Brown Basketball the purple machine to keep the the season and the team, Coach team ended its season on a sour game close. As the game pro­ Merritt stated that he was ob­ note. Playingforthe last time this gressed Morris Brown was plagu­ viously disappointed. “We had season, the Wolverines were de­ ed by missed shots and turnov­ trouble with key returning play­ feated by Morehouse 104-86 on ers, and the Tigers began to slow­ ers being ineligible. Returning the Tiger’s home court. ly build their lead. from the semester break, we At the beginning of the game, As the game came to a close, were in a hole and could not the Wolverines played very ag­ Morehouse’s lead was solid. The work our way out. The attitude gressively and for a brief period Wolverines were defeated end­ of the team fell down.” Players led the Tigers. A tight defense ing a nightmarish season with a for Morris Brown were: and a producing offense enabled 6-20 record. When asked about

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10 10 Vernon Cross G 6’2 150 FR. College Park, GA. 12 12 Ali Baa-Qar G 6’1 170 FR. College Park, GA. 14 14 Vincent Ross G 5’7 155 SR. Atlanta, GA. 20 20 Robert Cooper G 6’1 190 SO. Detroit, Ml. 22 22 Tim Wilcox F 6’3 195 JR. College Park, GA. 23 23 Robert Murphy F 6’5 180 JR. Hollywood, FL. 30 30 Sean Revels G 6’0 190 JR. Cincinnati, OH. 33 33 Dwayne McGraw F 6’4 180 FR. New Haven, CT. 40 40 Shaun Sapp G 6’3 185 SR. East Orange, NJ. 42 42 Dwight McGraw G 6’4 180 FR. New Haven, CT. 45 45 Maurice Robinson F 6’6 230 JR. Chattanooga, TN.

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