1977_10 The Daily Collegian October 1977

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Commentary
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We have reached another turning point ln the continuing quest
for education and lt Is depressing to see so few Blacks at
CSUF Interested ln their educational future.
Can it be that the majority of us have forgotten the Blacks
who have made sacrifices with their lives to Insure a brighter
future for us?
Have we moved so far from unity and progressiveness that
we no longer are Interested in anything but ourselves? .
I hope not Because if you are labouring Under tbe delusion
that racism Is dead or dying in America, let me assure you
that It Is alive and weU. So if yon believe all you have to do Is
"be cool" then you are not being realistic.
Black students who are apathelc towards what may Influence
your educational future shoulrrwake up and start paying special
to the Bakke Issue.
Many of you have not even heard of Allan Bakke. I know
this because I had planned to do Black-student-on-campus
Interviews to get feedback from you about the Bakke case,
however, after talking to over twenty-five Black students, I
realized a lot of Blacks students at CSUF didn't even know
about Allan Bakke.
We have undertaken ln this edition of Uhuru to introduce
Allan Bakke to the Black student body.
I hope that with this introduction to Bakke you is students
will start showing concern about your educational future and
to begin to participate ln the campus-oriented activities (including serving on student government committees).
It is very Interesting to note that ln the 60's thousands of
Blacks rioted against discrimination and received the concessions that we have today, I.e., Affirmative Action, the
Educational Opportunity Program and better financial aid programs.
Now ln the 70's, one white man, Allan Bakke, charges 'reverse
discrimination and his case has gone all the way to the Supreme
Court.
Therefore  I hope you as Black students recognize the implications of this action by  Bakke  and start showing    -
responslblle   attitude   toward  your education as  well
I education of the next generation.	
BLACK PROFILE
 Mary McLeod Bethune
ferent. Patsy. She came with
lier eyes wide open. She'll see
thinsrs Ix-fore they happen."
Mary McLeod Bethune founded
Daytona Normal ami Industrial
School for Negro Girls ( now
Bethune-Cookman College), on
October 4, 1904. She did so
With five pupils and a few willing workers who could teach
the  children  their alphabet and
preat
Ms.    Bethune   w
believer in educatit
lit'vvii strongly in
in helping others. Throughout
her life she carried out her beliefs
The     legacy  Mary  McLeod
"1 leave  you love.
"1 leave you hope.
"I    leave you s
education..."
"I t
larinoniously  with your fellow-
"I   leave you finally a responsibility to our young people..."
From   these  excerpts  from
he Will of Mary McLeod Bethune
>ne ran see that the philosophy
rving.
ite: Quotes are from the
"Mary McLeod Bethune,"
ckham Holt, and published
■Medal in 19S4.)
Small Appointed Affirmative]
i=  Action    [Coordinator
. Lily B. Small, recently
appointed affirmatii
r-oordinator, said If a faculty
position becomes available she
would recommend a qualified
Native   American  for   the  job.
"Native Americans
tremely under-utilized,
said. "As far as I know, there Is
only one Native American faculty
member, and he teaches part-
time.'"
Srmll, who w
affirmative ac
June, became I
appointed to l
m position last
fourth person to
hold the job since it was created
ln the spring of 1973.
In its 4-year existence, fhe"
affirmative action office has had
a rapid turnover of coordinators.
Actually two of the persons who
held the position were acting
coordinators. SmaU Is the,
second permanent coordinator to
ibe appointed.
Small said she hopes that unlike
her predecessors her stay in the
affirmative action office willbea
long one.
"The first year in a new position is spent getting to know '
ropes, " she said.   "I hope
position last longer thanayeai
A native of Jamaica, SmaU ca
to CSUF in 1968 where she later'
received her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English. Recently she
received her PhD ln education
form   the     University
Pacific.  	
In addition to her job as affirmative action coordinator
SmaU also teaches in the Black
Studies program. Last semester
sbe taught full time In the program, now she teaches one class,
Black literature,
"1 wouldn't want to lose touch
with my students," she said,
"that class is the highlight of my
week.''
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Since her appointment, Small
said she has been "monitoring
the hiring of faculty members to
qualified women and minorities are given equal chance
for employment."
Socialization among Black stu-
|dents at CSUF especlaUy among
:ry underdevel-
Slnce the Black student popu
latlon at CSUF is smaU compared
to the rest of the student body
would think that being smaU in
numbers would bring us closer
together, to form a strong united
But as I look around this campus
the question of unity and awareness Is just a dream ln Its first
phase. And it wiU continue
remain there until we take drastic
measures to change this apathetic
situation.
le Black brothers are much
united among themselves
than the sisters. It is difficult to
understand the reasons for this.
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I beUeve the reasons for this
apathetic attitude displayedby the
sisters canpartiallybeblamedi
the fact that there Is a shortage of
Black men. Due to this shortage
of Black men, sisters are!
ing more competitive and arc
feeUng somewhat threatened or
intimidated by other sisters. We-
must put this silent war behind us
and start dealing with our real
problems and our real eniemles.
We, as Black women, are the
teachers of our race. We must
start behaving as such. By eU-
mlnatlng the competitiveness a-~
mong ourselves and helping those
brothers who have temporarUy
lost their minds andarechoosing
white girls over sisters, back to
Tbe environment on this campus
is also another cause for tbe lack
of unity among sisters. Slncen
are so far from the Black com.
munity dally Interaction win
groups" of Blacks Is
task for some. Lack of trans,
portation could also be a factor,
however, these are small tMnp
and it would not hurt to'
in this community too.
Also, when we meet each other
on campus or elsewhere, a slmph
hello, how are," couldn'' '
anyone. The word heUo issudii
simple  word, but think of
effect it could have on a persa
who is feeUng a Utile lost
of it. „       	
In conclusion I would Uke tots
every Brother' and Sister to*
their part in improving our st
:iaUxation process to insure
better   tomorrow   for our sue
UHURU - Page •»
Johnson and Johnson1 offers-
fellowships-a wardslto-Blagks
Johnson nnri Johnson le ntfpr.    r     . .    .'  .   * *Wformore   InfnrmaHnnonH
Johnson and Johnson is offer-
g its 1978-79 "Leadership
Award for Minority Students."
This program is a two-year
1 support feUowship program
the Graduate School of Manage-
nt, Northwestern University,
Evanston, nilnois.
Outstanding men and women
seeking ultimate business management careers are encouraged
to apply for this award.
Need Is not a prerequisite, nor
is prior   study in business necessary.   Demonstrated leader-
abUity as an undergraduate
will be the major criterion.
United States citizens with
"     t
i this feUowship.  Students inter
^SlejLin a rewarding career in
I Marketing, sales, finance o
' gineerlng are especlaUy urged to
apply.
Johnson and Johnson wiU also I
provide training positions for the
fellowship recipient during the
ore the first and
second  academic years o
graduate program.
Ifor   more   information  and
official application from: James
Smothers, Jr., Director
Educational Services, UnitedNe-
gr& CoUege Fund, 500 E.62DdSt,
New York, N. Y. 10021.
Completed applications are tta
Fby January 16, 1978. AU appli
cants wiU be notified of the Selection Committee's fir
Iclslonby April 1, 1978.
This will be a highly competlUn
feUowship so get your appUa
tions in early.   Remember Ills
full support award, that
housing, transportation, etclslB
included.  Good luck!
students can apply
State Of The Race Conference
o-Be^Held^JnzLos Angeles
Kehinde Davis, of the Black
Studies Dept at Fresno City College and Fresno councilman Joe
Williams will be among the many
guest speakers at the First
Annual State of The Race Conference to be held Oct. 28, 29,
30, in, Los Angeles.
Along with Davis and WiUIams
the conference will feature a
host of distinguished Black scholars from all avenues of educational endeavor. 	
A workshop is scheduled for
each day and the topics cover a
wide range of subjects which deal
with the future of the Black race.
Some of tbe topics are: Blacks
and World Economic Order, The
Politics of the Race, and Lessons
on Our Future from our Past.
1-2 units of coUege credit may
be obtained, however,Jhis must
be arranged in advanr:   ol tti
eeting.
The meeting place of the
ference  Is  Pepperdlne CoUep
8035   South Vermont
Registration fees ai
professionals andllOforstudeBh
and community people.
The Pan African Union tIB
be attending the conference,
you would Uke to go with 1*
group contact the PAU.
The registration cards musth
postmarked no later than Oct. tt
After Oct. 22, fees go up, $25tt
professionals and$12forstuda*
and community people.
For further information orja
register write, or caU
October Conference, P.(
78663, Los Angeles, CA. 90016,
(213) 936-3019, 931-9859, «
234-5172.
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Wanted: Blacks for plays:
IIIZZ— By Donna Evans       1     I
Ln spite of the concern expressed among Black students
,t CSUF, their enrollment and
oTer-aU attitude about attending
Black plays, leads to a bleak
fature In further presentations.
Last year the theatre arts
department presented its first
ill Black play, "The Sty of the
Blind Pig." The house was full
even' nte"'' *■* "^ attendance
did not reflect a high Interest
by Blacks.-
The director of the production,
F4ul McGuire, said, "It's been a
puzzle to me. About 85 per cent
and over, of our audience, were
„tute. They (Blacks) just didn't
find time to come."
When asked if Blacks would
be accepted ln the department,
McGuire said the department
welcomes talent and the field
<s open. However, at this point
only one Black Is ln the depart -
McGuire said the usage of
Black actors operating ln their
iwa series is a perfect example.
The percentage increase is
zreat, if I were Black , a Black
»1th any kind of talent I would
50 full blast And, naturaUy
rhere you learn the techniques
ind crafts Is In the theatre arts
fepartment, " said McGuire.
Though there Is only one Black
a the department now, McGuire
mentioned Doris Gcoch and Gall
OUver, two of bis past students
who are doing well ln television
broadcasting.
The possibility that Blacks
might feel uncomfortable portraying roles written for white
characters was quickly dismissed by McGuire.
"There is no reason to notice
it (color). We simply have a character playing a part. Of course
there are certain parts that have
governing factors,  " be said.
Meetings
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McGuire recognizes that the
prospect of future' Black plays
Is dim if tbe Black enroUment
does not rise. He suggested
Black leadership to encourage
Black students to make a place
"and the first step Is
over and  Join,   "   he said.
He pointed out that "inspiration,
motivation, and push'' wiU have to
come from the prospective actor.
"What we're running here Js
and educational institution. The
plays we put on are nothing more
than learning vehicles. At this
point you quit checking to see
if the person is absolutely perfect, " said McGuire.
Students Interested ln auditioning for plays or curious
abont tbe requirements for a
major in theatre arts should
go to the department.
AccordlngtoMcGulre, "There's
work for everyone.
Blacks PUSH for jobs'
BY IUbarl M,
Staff Reporter     1
According to estimates by tbe
California Employment Development Department and the Fresno
Employment and Training Commission, unemployment among
Blacks in Fresno county is'twice
that as for whites.
In Sept ln an attempt to bring
the question of Black youth unemployment into pubUc view, Operation PUSH (People United to Save
Humanity ) staged a demonstration at city hall.
4—r
They met with Mayor White-
hurst to voice their concerns
over the high unemployment rate
among Blacks ln Fresno, particularly  among   Black youths.
At a later conference PUSH
charged the Fresno Employment
and Training Commission with
violations of the 1964 Civil Rights
Act and announced they will seek
a restraining order to stop the
funding   for the agency's   pro-
On tbe national level, according ]
to a U.S. Labor Department re- I
port 6.9 mlUlon people are unem- I
ployed and for every white person I
there are close tc
(statistically) unemployed E
I    I   _ ■ -)-i 1 fc—      '    '    .    3-* ; r
yields; good- results^-™mi^ festival
■person I
id a iairl
i Black I
The formulation of a Black
gospel choir, a program commlt-
mlttee for Black History Week,
and an executive committee for
the   Pan  African  Union  (PAU)
are  the   outcome     of  several
meetings held by Black students
at CSUF last month.
EOP Assistant Director Ernie
Shelton who presided at the first
meeting, said he caUed the meeting because there was a need
for a "reclamation of Black students' interest in aU areas of
"The PAU represents aU Black
students on campus." Shelton
said.
Besides explaining the function
of the PAU, Shelton introduced
students to various student affairs
pro-Trams such as the Placement
Office, the College Union, and the
Educational    Opportunity   Pro-
Movie Review
_By Kathleen F. Jackson[
We gave them an Idea of me
function of various programs and
told them where to And other
lacks—faculty and staff—lo
ited on campus," Shelton said
Because of problems last semester with one or two people
all of the decisions for
the PAU, Shelton said an8-m
ber    executive   committee
formed   to  bead     the decision
iking process.
The committee members are'
Amelia Robinson,    Connie Derrick, Bonnie Dunn, Donald Davis,
Dwight  King ,     Esther Chew,
Simone Kolvogul,    and Lemuel
Fleming.
Shelton said tbe committee's
function is to "make suggei "
the general body on wha
of activities the body would Uke
see throughout the academl
"Before any proposal Is de- L
dded  on,   it   must  be brought P
toEbej heldE
The  first "Funk Festival''.
wiU be hosted Oct 21-22 by the
Shelton als. said that th, proH gg ^rato^y^ H
f""11 22^ 5 t^ blrast I     Cbalrwmen Sheila Thompson
tory  Week, one of the biggest | ^ AKA   said  it is  the first
Joint effort of the two organlza-
events for the PAU, is holding
meetings ln addition to the regular Wednesday meetings of tbe
general body.
Tbe Black gospel choir also
holds meetings and rehearsals I
Tuesday from 2-5 in MB 175.|
The choir win perform o
off campus. Their first perfor-|
mance Is scheduled for Oct 28, J
ln the College Union.
Other PAU committees u>
elude a student grievance i
mlttee and a student government
committee.
tions.
"I'm certain everyone wiU
enjoy the festivities," said
Thompson,
The feature guest of the festival will be San Jose State, bow-
rer, other chapters are invited
attend.
The planning that has gone T Following the game the brothers
Into tbe Greek celebration has  P™1 sisters   Intend to   hold   a
inspired     everyone    Involved.  |"Dlsco" at the old residenceca-
" Karyn Anthony, chairwoman for 1feteria- There wlu ** dancing,a
tbe   picnic said, "I am reaUy  I dance competition for the sisters
Saturday with a LOO picnic at
Roedlng Park. The brothers
and sisters win have lots of
games and entertainment.
A limited amount of fo
drinks wiU be available,!_- ....
suggest   the public bring  their*
The football game Is scheduled
for 7:30 pm(FSU andSJState)and
the chapters intend to stage
spirit contest. The winner will
a trophy which wUl go to
winner tbe following yeai
A Piece Of The_ Action"
Sidnev PnlHpr onH pmmu win-      "^^7^"?^"7T™^7^    e^T^-"'"™""*^^^™^^^^^^
Sidney Poltier and Emmy
ner Biu Cosby are togetberagain,
iorking in unique professional
harmony, and accentuating the
'of.g-lgnored happy and humorous
sides of every ordinary
We- in these distracting times.
The result of this union Is another winning Mm.
This time it is provocatively'
-itled "A Piece of the Action."
It is a First Artists presenta-
:ion of a Verdou Productions
■ilm for Warner Bros, release
tnd it is a dramatization of the
misadventures of a pair of frankly (though perhaps not Intention- r
ill.) perverse individuals who
'ind themselves Indentured as
■ole models among 30 young
Jcorrigibles  too cool to cope.
fast-paced, surprise-
"Ued laughfest Is the third time
out for Poltier and Cosby.
wmes in the wake of "Uptown
Saturday Night" and "Let's Do
It Again" of 1974 and 1975-76,
respectively, both of which were
runaway boxofflce hits
traded audiences of aU colors,
ages and persuasions from Aberdeen to Australia, and firmly
established the Poltier-Cosby
team as laugh merchants of the
To insure the success of the
movie, actor-director Poltier
has dipped again into the nation's
well of cinematic talent and
brought together a star-studded
cast of principals, a fresh, new
writing talent, and at least half
a dozen young"discoveries"with
monumental potential.
World acclaimed for his stage
performances in such vaunted
roles as Shakespeare's "Oth-
eUo" and Oscar-nominated for
his role ln "The Great White
Hope," the indefatigable actor's
actor, James Earl Jones, is cast
as a retiring policeman withfa
community cause who Is the thorn
to the sides of the errant Poltier
Cosby comedy team. Picture
"OtheUo" as a cop!
i
The distinguished Greek stage
actor Tito Vandis, fresh from a
wordless "holy" role with John
Denver and George Burns in
"Oh, God!" (a concurrent Warners release), plays an underworld boss devilishly outsmarted, despite tbe seasoned savvy
of veteran mobster-type actor,
Marc Lawrence. Suave and versatile, Jason Evers portrays an
apparently clean cop whose hot
hand Is discovered in the cookie
Jar.
"A Piece of the Action" takes
laugh-provoking pot shots at the
agonies suffered by the average
people in aU modern cities. It
challenges blatantly such a thing
as a generation gap, and suggests
brazenly that a bit of old-timey
communication Is the very best
way to get young adults Into
proper traffic patterns to apiece
of the action. _
-Highlights
looking forward to it We have
much time and effort
Into "making sure everyone enjoys
Jt, that I just can't wait",-—' .
The activities lined up for the
celebration Include, a display of
symbols and shields. Oct. 21 and
i raffle ticket sale.
The prizes for tbe raffle,
which wlU be held Oct 22, include a portable television set
for first prize, a $10 gift certificate for second prize and a
dinner for six at Straw Hat for
the third prize.
The events of fun continue
Continued on page 4
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Oct. 26 7:15 pm, Afrlka AUOver
The Third World Dept features
the Influences of Afrlka on the
Oct 30   8:30 pm. The Vibrating
Reed  - the saxophone will be
■presented as the prime innova-
jtlve Instrument of the Afrikan
iniinue       tuna
m
 1       Fre
i petition
rothers. The big event, hover, for the pubUc wiU be t
Brick House "  contest.    T
winner will receive a $25 g
certificate.
The sisters and brothers
Alpha   Kappa   Alpha and Alt
Phi Alpha respectively warmly
extend an Invitation to the £ub-
Uc to join ln on all activities. |
They assure you that you'll
have  plenty  of laughter, food,
good company and an aU-aroundj
funky good time.
Join PUSH :
Fresno Operation PUSH(Peopl(
" Save Humanity) is seeking new members. CaU BlUy
Wright at 266-5458 for mare
■ OOPS WE GOOFED —
Alpha Phi Alpha
Calvin Paschal Is last month's
edition of Uhuru.