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( il Clark Atlanta University PANTHER Volume II Number XII Atlanta, Georgia April 1,1991 IVOF Tours Northeast By VERONICA FIELDS Staff Writer Sharing the word of God thru song was the object of a spring tour recently taken by the Clark Atlanta University's Inspriational Voices of Faith. While many CAU students were off for Spring Break, the choir traveled to New York, Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., March 8 through March 18. This is an annual event of IVOF known as the Reach Out Ministry. The choir sang at Family Baptist Church, Bronx, N.Y., Fellowship Mission, House of Prayer For All People, Community Baptist Church, Children's Seashore House, North Penn Baptist Church, all in Philadelphia, Columbia Community Church and Ames United Methodist Church of Maryland, and By The Way in Washington, D.C. Rev. Paul Easley, CAU's campus minister, said that the tour took a lot of planning and internal leadership. He said that although he is the supervisor of the choir, the members have the freedom to make decisions and that they made wise ones. He said that some former students from CAU who were unable to come back to school for various reasons, attended some of the performances and received a renewal of faith. According to Rev. Easley, the choir recruited 17 people who pledged to come to Clark after hearing the choir perform. "There were some people who had applied to several schools and were not sure which one to pick, but after hearing the choir they chose CAU." Durrell Davis, a member of IVOF, felt that the trip was a blessing and that they were led by the Holy Spirit. The highlight of the trip for her was when the choir sang at the Children's Seashore House, which is a hospital for disabled and handicapped children. "Everyone was emotional, but it was out of joy and happiness because the children enjoyed the singing and expressed their joy in their own individual way." Ms. Davis also felt that many people do not realize how blessed they are. According to Ms. Davis, performing concerts every night takes a lot out of the members. She stressed the importance of staying prayed up and steadfast. Parish Williams said that every year the members get to know each other better during the tour. He said that being together with people on a trip is different from just seeing each other at choir rehearsal and that everyone gets closer. According to Salinu Terrell, the choir did what they set out to accomplish, saving souls and that was worth the sacrifice. Sixth District Congressman Newt Gingrich met with administrative officials at Clark Atlanta recently to discuss possible federal grants to the university. SGA Head Resigns Quietly By SHERYL M. KENNEDY Lifestyle Editor Beneath a cloud of mystery, Mary Lacey, CAU Student Government Association graduate president, quietly resigned her post in the middle of the 1990 fall semester. According to SGA members, Ms. Lacey's enthusiasm was dampened shortly after her victory because of "personality conflicts with administrators" and students. Despite initial conflicts, Ms. Lacey still made her first formal appearance at the 1990 fall convocation welcoming alumni and students. That was the first and last time she appeared during her term. Her resignation was never publicly announced and she was replaced by Vice President, Tyra Boyd. Ms. Boyd was the elected SGA graduate council vice president and moved up to the ranks of president officially at the beginning of January 1991. With Ms. Lacey's resignation, the SGA was left with only four members to fill the void of a treasurer who was never elected and an empty vice president seat. Ms. Lacey, a second-year graduate student, was able to leave her mark at CAU and the AUC despite her shortened term. She spearheaded a coalition that sought better-qualified management and more African American representation on the management level at the Campus Book Store. She was also the leader of a group of students who protested Domino's Pizza Co. because of their discriminating policy not to delivery to the AUC. but could make an exception to the rule as they have done for Georgia Technology Institute and Georgia State students. She reversed the policy for delivering at the AUC. She successfully lobbied for students to be able to write checks for pizza and won that battle as well. Though no one can answer the question why this school leader relinquished her duties, her unexpected resignation will remain on the minds of CAU faculty and students. See Page 6 for student's reaction to the resignation of CAUSGA Graduate President Mary Lacey. EXPO Draws Thousands n ..n»rr> nt zilfforOTlt tlTTlPC fif tVlP. H H V By CYDNEY WILLIAMS Contributing Writer Twenty five to 30 thousand people flooded the World Congress Center the weekend of March 23-24 for the second annual Black Expo U.S.A. According to Jerry Roebuck, Chairperson of Black Expo USA, the Black Expo started in 1989 in one exposition in New York City. "The basic concept was to help African American business owners gain access to the vast African American market," he said. "It (Black Expo) serves as a means of renewing the commitment to continue the survival of Black-owned businesses in our communities." Hundreds of vendors participated to introduce display businesses to consumers and to network with companies that were represented there. African Americans interested in launching a career in business found the Black Expo a good staring ground. Lesley Styplouis, a partner in his business called 'Nia', said, "This is my second year working at the Expo. One of the changes that has occurred from last year is that the emphasis has been taken away from too much programming, one being facility usage. This year people had the advantage of attending special events at different times of the day." Although there was a record turnout, this year, Styplouis and other vendors at the Expo noticed that consumer spending was low this year. Vending is just one aspect of what the Expo is all about. This year entertainment was a highlight that many of the people enjoyed throughout the day. On March 24, there was a "Gospel Showcase," featuring artists such as "Commission". March 23, Greek organizations presented a step show competition entitled, "Quest for the Crown. Perry Green attended the Expo to display his visual art. "Most people do not realize my work is true representation of what Blacks have encountered throughout history. The purpose of being at the Expo this year Green explained is to show people the talent God has blessed him with. "I am self taught and I am doing the best I can to get the word out here. The Black Expo displayed diversity in vendors from all over the world. There were several vendors there from West Africa. "Our message at Black Expo USA is simply this, explained Roebuck, "we are determined to seek out and champion those things which unite us as a people, instead of amplifying those minor differences which split us." Prof. Named To Olympic Authority By TONYA LATIMER News Editor Clark Atlanta University professor and Atlanta City Councilman Jabari Simama was recently appointed to the Metropolitan Atlanta Olympic Games Authority (MAOGA). ] As of March 12, Councilmembers Simama and Debby McCarty, filled two vacancies left by Ginger Watkins and Barry Phillips, members of to original organizing committee. Councilmembers Simama and McCarty were chosen by the Atlanta City Council; Simama was the only candidate to be selected without a run-off vote. The MAOGA was created in 1989 by the Georgia General Assembly pursuant to the Metropolitan Atlanta Olympic Games Authority Act. It (MOAGA) assumes the responsibilities of the City of Atlanta for staging the 1996 Olympic Games. It also serves as a financing vehicle for the games and provides public oversight for the operation of the event. According to Councilman Simama, all communities that will be affected by the Olympic Games will have a voice. "All communities will be treated fairly and have an input," he said. He added that he-will also ensure fair minority participation. To help achieve his goals Simama formed the Olympic Games Community Coalition (OGCC) aimed at creating communication between members of the community and the Atlanta Organizing Committee. He is working to set the OGCC's structure and schedules, "and to make it a viable representative of the people." His appointment will also serve as a source for the OGCC because he will be knowledgeable of Olympic activities that will impact the various areas of the city. Simama said, "I will look out for the entire City of Atlanta and make sure that we stage the best Olympics possible." He was elected to the council in a 1987 special election and to a full term in the 1989 election. He is presently the councilman for the third district