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November Issue The Wolverine Observer Page 7 Political Perspective by Noran L. Moffett Sometimes there are thoughts that lobby the mind — emphatically. Nothing is wrong with that mental fusion because it can fabricate deductive reasoning. This type of endeavor exported this article. The attempt in relation to this com pendium has this interpretation. History has been defined in several definitive synonyms, but for our purpose it will be a Idok at past events relative to our present situation. This is the year 1984, when this year began the dramatized conversation was about George Orwell’s 1984 and Jesse Jackson in Syria. Later, it became Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan being friends. Did you ever think about what was being said in 1964? Where was the emphasis of African-American people being placed? Well, most of us can't proclaim to be witnesses but some of us do want to know our history and the relative components. Come along with me for a few moments of memory to review the epoch of our struggle in 1964. African-Americans were fighting Jim Crow segregation, political renunciation, and economic subordination. What’s happen ing today is not NEW. One difference is that at least Minister Louis Farrakhan took the posi- •tioo in 1984, which should have (and was beginning to) happen with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King in 1964. Are you still confused? Lyndon Johnson ran for President in 1964 and he was vice-president for John Kennedy, who before 1960, was an obscure name in national politics. Walter Mondale is running for president and Jimmy Carter is the obscure President he served under. Let's take it a step further; Martin Luther King was a baptist preacher in 1964, and Jesse Jackson is a baptist preacher in 1984. Malcolm X was a Muslim minister in 1964, and Louis Farrakhan is a-Muslim minister in 1984. History is not far removed. True, for those who want to “nit- pick” there are some differences, but the correlation is irrevocable. The greater concern is of the global political implications and analysis. The^ame earthly rulers of the universe are still in control — White western nations. The same oppressed are still victims of oppression — African and other non-white peoples. My fellow Brownites what is so damned scary about this confu sion. Are students and young people really unconcerned? Remember that Barry Goldwater was the Republican nominee in 1964 and if you don’t know anything about him just look at Ronald Reagan. Yes, Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his peaceful fight against American Apartheid. Now Bishop Desmond Tutu (A Black South African) has won the 1984 Nobel Prize for syn onymous fight against South African Apartheid. Both were black ministers. If you read the Atlanta Con stitution the weekend of Oc tober 20th, there is an article entitled “In the South Reagan weaves winning image.” In this article you will find such statements as “The South will rise again,” inciting white people to reminisce about pre-civil rights days. Reagan even praised Jeffer son Davis (The President of Confederate States of America). Wake up Brownites, the South seceded from the Union when a Republican was elected by the name of Abraham Lincoln. Why is it that this same party, who's party idealogy has not changed, but Reagan, who according to Merle Black (Political Science professor at UNC) sounds more like a traditional white southerner than either Carter or Lyndon Johnson did? Finally, Jimmy Carter, speak ing at the University of Georgia last week, told students that they should be voicing the issues of today. Carter said that he was struck by the “almost complete lack of dedicated young college spokesmen.” He told the group to “concentrate on it, speak about it, and let your voice be heard." This is Jimmy Carter arousing the type of 60’s rhetoric that brought about social change by STUDENTS! This of course being the University of Georgia, which is mostly white, is un derstandable for him to speak this way. But it is a DAMN SHAME when we who have the most to lose by not being active sit back and don't take heed from these warning signals. Even from the few instructors on our campus who are willing to provide us with this knowledge. If someone calls you radical or militant because you speak out and act upon the past, present, and future concerns of African- Americans, tell those confused minds that they ought review their history. Just imagine if you will what would be our condition were it not for SNCC, Martin, Malcolm, Fannie Lou Hamer, the NAACP, and other orgnaizations and strugglersforJUSTICE? Well, if these people had not spoken out in 1964, most of us wouldn't be voting in 1984. There are dual reasons: 1) WE are black 2) the 26th Amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote. Both are issues in which young people and students SPOKE OUT. For those of you who heard and watched Jesse’s speech at the Democratic convention, review your history and find out what Fannie Lou Hamer said in 1964. We just as South Africans, without the vote will be vic timized also. So, my fellow Brownites demand and speak out on issues concerning US. Also, have the desire and de mand for African-American history to be mandatory just as U.S. History is. Some will raise the argument that the course is offered to those who want to take it. U.S. History is required whether you want to take it or not. It was sad for me when I looked in on Dr. Marcus Jones’ Afro-American History class and saw all those empty seats. Yet, many of us are confused when we hear names like Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad, Marcus Gar vey, Rosa Parks,SojournerTruth, Stokely Carmichael, H. Rap Brown, Medgar Evers, and so many more. Maybe that’s why you’re confused! Black Women... (Continued from Page 6) minds they are as one on the subjects of education, politics, health, spirituality and religion - any and all things affecting their race. So what was accomplished? The answer might be found in the title of the conference's last session. Black females may not have all the answers to all our problems, but by unifying, they are gaining the strength to work through them. They are indeed "Energizing for the 21st Century!” Convocation. . . (Continued from Page 1) - to be used toward the growth and development of Morris Brown. He related that on Monday, September 3, around midnight that he received a visit from 30 young people with a message, "Mr. President, we are signifi cant humans; we are the future leaders of society. WE ARE FIRST CLASS CITIZENS AND WE ARE HONORED TO BE A PART OF Morris Brown College." Smith advised students, faculty and staff that their attitudes were contributing to factor in many of the problems encountered in the dormitories and other places around campus. He stated, “We’re in a war and in order to win you must be a comrade.” At this point he strayed from his notes to explain quality education. Smith concluded by saying the present determines what the future will be and asked his listeners "How long?" until Morris Brown’s history will be fulfilled. In response to the president’s first speech, student Govern ment Association President David Kinchen gave remarks. Special guests were recognized and Smith was presented a team football by team members Kevin Gibbs and Leon Winfrey. After the recognition of all notable persons and an nouncements, we all clasped hands for the singing of the Alma Mater. The Wolverine Observer Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Michael Phillips Reporting Editor Camilla Clay Photo Editor Roland Reed Political Perspective Naran Moffett Photographers Roland Reed james Cheileyo Typists Earl Savage Vincent Harris Darryl Belton Valoria Johnson Business Manager Hiram Andrdes Advertising Manager Kathy Lightfoot Office Manager Lisa Thomas Reporters Laura Green Cheryl A. Jones Yvonne Lawson Kate Stewart Wendell Byrd Brian Holloway The Wolverine Observer is designed to inform the students, faculty and administra tion of Morris Brown College, and to serve as a communication channel between the Morris Brown family and the community. The Wolverine Observer reserves the right to edit articles. Opinions expressed in articles and letters are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect either the opinions or policies of the college. Members of the Georgia College Press Association Award Winning Newspaper How Mondale Voted In Congress On Black Issues MONDALE NAACP POSITION KEY + For - Against ? Not Voting / Paired For X Paired Against * Not In Congress Compiled By: Annette Collins & Noran Moffett 92nd Congress 2nd Session 1972 91st Congress 2nd Session 1970 + - School Desegregation - + Nationwide enforcement of desegregetion - + Postcard Voter Registration - + Public Service Jobs 93rd Congress 2nd Session 1974 X - Busing Constitutional Amend + - School Desegregation Ban 93rd Congress 1st Session 1971 - + Aid to improve equality of education opportunities + - Tuition Tax Credits 94th Congress 1st Session 1975 Source: NAACP Washington Branch + - School Desegregation