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.Si 9 [23 Q Bin si idalsa ioaqu [obutz sdTC* a nlf 02i jq tla» idaiao rartl li aril to 11 10 ; 1 vino idolao idaiaa libom inaoifl I9b391t I) l£dl to ton >i8 aril muH jhfiD 2i3tia laaai! iHiA “Oar Media is the means of liberation, an instrument ef darification, information, education and mobilization.” Kwame Nkrumah PANTHER The Clark College ENIHER CLARK COLLEGE April 1976 By Yolanda Sullivan Despite all the excitement and fanfare concerning the celebration of the country’s upcoming 200th birthday, students at Clark College view 1976 as just another year. In a random poll recently, 10 persons were asked how they felt about Black people celebrating the Bicentennial and if they would participate in any of the celebrations. Of the 10 people interviewed, only two felt that Blacks should celebrate or participate in the celebrations, three felt that a modified version of the Bicentennial celebration was needed, and five persons felt that they would not and could not celebrate or participate in the Bicentennial celebrations. Harriet Francis, a junior at Clark said, “Yes. 1 feel that Blacks should celebrate the Bicentennial because Blacks Denise JobMoa Charles Stovall have had as much to do with the growth of this country as whites. Look at Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington and Martin Luther King,” said Harriet. ‘‘We would be cheating ourselves of the rights that these people fought so hard for us to enjoy if this right were forfeited”, said Francis. Jennifer Fowlkes, a senior pre- med major at Clark had this to say about the Bicentennial. “Black people from the beginning have made con tributions to this country’s development. 1 think we should celebrate the Bicentennial and be proud of it. This is our country as well as theirs (whites)”, she said. Gwendolyn Morris, a soph- more accounting major at Clark feels that she could not celebrate the Bicentennial in any capacity. “We as a nation of people have not evolved to that point where we could celebrate or participate,” said Morris. “Until we make some important changes, we cannot participate. Some people say that can celebrate from a Black point of view, but there is no such thing,” Morris said. Charles Stovall, a senior at Clark feels that Blacks should celebrate a modified version of the Bicentennial. “1 don’t think we should celebrate the Bicentennial, per se,” said Stovall. “If anything, we should use the Bicentennial as a theme to teach and enlighten our children and ourselves to the beauty of being Black,” he said. "We should influence them to make changes in this society so that maybe we can celebrate the next 100 years when it rolls around,” said Stovall. Gregg Jones, a junior political science major said, ‘‘The Bicentennial is a celebration of the United States’ in dependence from Great Britain. Now, if you can, tell me what the rebellion against Great Britain means to me as an American Black man,” said Jones. “We are still slaves,” he added. James Ross, a freshman at Clark, shared Jones’ opinion of the Bicentennial but added, “The said thing about the whole thing is that people act like there is a real decision to make, but there is no question in my mind that we shouldn’t,” Ross said. Denise Johnson, a senior journalism major at Clark said, “I don’t think we should celebrate the Bicentennial because when this country gained its independence in 1776, Blacks weren’t included in the Declaration of Independence of the Constitution. So there is no sense in celebrating the birth of a nation when we are not really considered a part of it,” added Johnson. Lynette Stephens, a sophmore at Spelman said, “In my mind there is no question about whether we should participate or not. My answer is a definite “No!” “How can we even think of participating when there is so much injustice in this country directed to Blacks and other minorities in this year of 1976”? Founder’s Doy Convocation Held BAILEY “We cannot afford the luxury of being in- dfferent or apathetic in these curcial times. WE need thingking individuals to prick the conscious of the nation.” Dr. Delores P. Aldridge, Gbordinator of Black Studies at Emory University, called for a concerted effort among faculty and students McGill Scholarships By Charlotte A. Allen Are you qualified to reveice up to $1,500 in aid for the 1976- 77 scholastic year? The Ralph McGill Scholarship Fund, a memorial to the late publisher of the Atlanta □institution, says you are if you meet the following tequirements. You must be a third of fourth year college student next September, have and maintain a ‘B’ average, plan to settle somewhere in the Southeastern Sates and are seriously in terested in pursuing a career in the news and editorial phase of journalism. The applicant is required to submit a 500-word letter stating why he is seeking the scholarship award. And it is up to him to prove to the awards committee that he definitely plans to pursue a newspaper career and that he has great leadership ability. All applications must be accompanied by a recent photograph of applicant and a letter of recommendation from a college authority. Teh ap- pkication deadline is May 1, 1976. Further information and ^plication blanks can be ob tained by contacting: Ms. Fan Hshop * Atlanta Newspapers, Box 4689 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 or by calling her at 572- 5526. Tuesday, March 6 at Clark College’s 107th Founders Ehy Convocation. “A joint effort is needed to meet the critcial need for greater relevance in curric" 1, "" * “ she said. We need to be interpreting our own psychology and history. When we allow others to handle these matters we get Mbynihans and Jensens." Dr. Aldridge pointed out that Clarkites are faced with a special challenge. “Clark must select a dynamic new president and gve that person un precedented support," she said. “The time calls now that we move beyond the legacy of the late President Henderson." FUR THERMORE* Dr. Aldridge said Clark must solidify its relationship with the black community. “The excitement cannot be confined to the campus," 3ie said. “Clark graduates must be prepared to serve tie black community in all aspects," she said. In the face of financial strains, Dr. Aldridge said Qark students must prove they are worthy of cbr- pration dollars. "It is up to Clark students to tap new resources an convince them that Clark College is a sound investment." Gregg Jones Bicentennial Anyone?