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Page 3 Clark Atlanta University^ Panther^ November^. 3^1991 WACP Relocates By Chandra R. Thomas Contributing Writer The WACP tapestation, after ex periencing “growing pains,” has re cently located. “Because it’s a larger space to be creative and more accesible to the general public,” responded Elder Hassan, founder and operator of We Are Creative People (WACP) “tapestation.” The Black owned sta tion moved during the summer from its former location across the street from Robert Woodruff Library. “The move allowed the creation of an African marketplace that we didn’t have at the old place,” Hassan said. Since the move, the station has expanded the business to in clude hand made crafts by his wife, Moleen, called “Molleen Creations. WACP came to the campus in 1988 and was located at 114 James P. Brawley Dr. Hassan said his station is a creative medium and voice to express creativity. “Our goal is to inform, educate, employ and help finance new opportunities. We want to establish new alternatives.” The station seeks to motivate persons to move forward and search within themselves for the creativity in which African Americans possess. The tape station is essentially a library of over 3000 tapes that is accessible to the general public. Students are encouraged to become members of the WACP tapestation library. Hassan said, “The WACP Elder Hassen, founder of WACP Photo by Sheryl Kennedy tape sharing and collectors soci ety is a membership arm of the WACP institute which is dedicated to documenting and presenting Black music and information.” The founder also said they are selected from the best of “conscious” music, including Jazz, Reggae, Gospel and Rap. Hassan favors older music including such classic artists as Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, Donnie Hathaway, Delphonics and Jackie Wilson. “We mostly spe cialize in oldies and speeches,” he said. “Memorable speeches by MalcolmX, Marcus Garvy, Booker T. Washington, Minister Farrakhan and Francis Chreiss Welsing.” The station houses speeches of many subjects such as male-female relations, the real reason for the Persian Gulf Crisis and the true purpose of educa tion. Hassan said, “Students can use the tapes as sources for pa pers as an alternative to reading books.” The station welcomes students to do internships as disc jockeys and air shifters. Students are also invited to learn skills such as jew elry making, image design and librarian skills. The station has plans to incorporate a food place of “cultural wholesome foods” and also a place for students to study and listen to music. “Our purpose is to keep history on the shelf at all times,” said Hassan. Catholic Center Doesn't Discriminate By LaKesha Gage Contributing Writer The Atlanta University Center (AUC) recently celebrated the official opening of the new Catholic Center, formerly known as The Black Catholic Student’s Organization, located 165 James P. Brawley Drive. “Our primary mission is to serve the Catholic students,” said Father Edward Branch, director. The Catholic Center is designed so that AUC students, as well as the faculty and staff can come together for spiritual and religious development. The center is available to everyone, including residents of the surrounding area. Although it is called the Catholic Center, it is open to all religious backgrounds and denominations. Father Edward Branch of Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, is the full time director of the program. The Catholic Center provides a chapel for daily mass and reflection, a small library with Catholic information and resources, a multi-purpose room for classes and differ ent events, and four housing quarters for specially selected AUC stu dents. This year’s first residents are: Sheila Knight (Spelman College), Kevin McKinney (Morehouse College), Keidra Taylor (Clark Atlanta University), and Martin Turner (Morehouse College). “When the decision was made to have the center, I filled out an application, it was an exciting idea and I guess my curiosity made me do it!” said Kevin McKinney. The students maintain the center and welcome all who come. As a part of their selection, the students are required to organize programs and sponsor events to attract visitors and serve the commu nity. The Catholic Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. (From left to right) Father Branch Kevin McKinney, Shelita Knight, Archbishop James P. Lyke, Keidra Taylor, Martin Turner