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November 17, 1982
Spelman Spotlight
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Commissioner Michael Lomax
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by Veronica Peggy Green
Commissioner Michael Lomax
visited Spelman's Sister’s Chapel
on October 7, 1982. Mr. Lomax
has the distinguished honor of
being Fulton County’s first Black
commissioner, and he won re-
election on November second.
Mr. Lomax is an English
Professor who teaches at
Spelman and Morehouse
College. However, this semester
legally integrated,” stated
Lomax. “At West End mall I was
called ‘nigger’ for the first time in
Sears,” remarked Mr. Lomax. In
1965, Michael Lomax
demonstrated in Alabama, and
later at the Georgia state capital
when Julian Bond was refused
his seat after speaking out against
the War in Vietnam.
“In Atlanta, Georgia, Black
people have achieved political
power. Atlanta is the capital of
he is on leave from the faculty to the southeast, and it is the fastest
complete work on his Doctor's growing area in the United
degree at Emory University. He States. Blacks represent over 50%
will return in January of 1983. of the population. Andrew
Involvement in the Atlanta Young is the second Black
community has been a part of mayor, and the majority of the
Mr. Lomax’s life for many years. city council members are Black.
He graduated from Morehouse Hartsfield International Airport
College magna cum laude in is the busiest airport in the U.S.,”
1968, and he went on to Colum- stated Lomax. He added that for
bia University to obtain his the first time, Blacks “helped
master’s degree. “When I came build it, and they help operate it.
here to Atlanta from Los Angeles Black businesses are par-
in 1964, Atlanta was a very ticipating in the profits. The
different kind of community superintendent of schools is
than it is today. It was transform- Black.” Speaking of the politcal
ed from legally segregated to power on the County level, Mr.
Lomax explained, “This is the
first time in its 130 year history
that the chairman, myself, is
Black. On the state level, there is
not as much control. That is why
we have a state government who
is unresponsive to the needs of
Blacks.”
“The political process is im
portant. However, sometimes
we take it for granted,” spoke
Lomax. “We must wake up and
realize that as Black people we
are an oppressed people. The
struggle is not over. More Black
children die annually from
childhood diseases than any
other group. More Black college
educated women commit
suicide than any other group.
Black women are still the lowest
paid in the U.S. Why are we in
this condition? Black people are
in a white country. We had to
struggle to ensure that Black
men could not be picked up by
the KKK for lynching. The last
lynching occurred only 30 years
ago. There are more Blacks on
death row in Georgia than
Whites, and more college age
Black men behind bars than in
college,” said Mr. Lomax.
“The only way this country is
going to change is through
struggle. I am proud of what we
have achieved in Atlanta,
Georgia. We have an opportuni
ty for change as voters, par
ticipants in political campaigns,
and by running for office,” Mr.
Lomax reminded us.
Mr. Michael Lomax works for
his community. He is running in
a county where white registered
voters make up some 58% of the
voters.
We were recently
reminded by Julian Bond that
“Young Black people between
the ages of 18 - 25 have the worst
voting record and political par
ticipation, not only in the U.S.,
but of any people in any
democratic system on this Earth.
November 2, 1982, was voting
day.Thankyou for exercising the
power of the ballot which many
people fought and died to ob
tain.
Student Membership Drive
International Academy Of Professional
Counseling And Psychotherapy
The prestigious Inter
national Academy of
Professional Counseling and
Psychotherapy (I.A.P.C.P.) is now
accepting applications for
membership from highly
qualified undergraduate and
graduate students. The Academy
is a multi - disciplinary, inter
national organization dedicated
to the worldwide pursuit of
excellence in counseling and
psychotherapy. It numbers
among its Diplomates many of
the leaders and innovators
within the counseling and psy
chotherapy professions. On The
Academy’s Advisory Council are
many internationally renown
individuals such as Dr. Aaron
Beck (cognitive therapy), Dr.
William Glasser (reality therapy),
Dr. William Masters (sex
therapy), Dr. Thomas Gordon
(parent effectiveness training),
Dr. Albert Ellis (rational emotive
therapy), Dr. Hans Eysenck
(research and evaluation), Dr.
William Kroger (hypnosis), Dr.
Nathaniel Branden (biocentric
therapy), Dr. Joseph Wolpe
(behavior therapy), Dr. Harold
Greenwald (psychoanalytic
therapy), Dr. Arnold Lazarus
(multimodal therapy), as well as
many others.
Requirement for student
membership include a minimum
of 45 undergraduate credits, a
superior academic record
(usually indicated by a minimum
of a B average) and appropriate
faculty recommendations.
Benefits of student membership
generally include an attractive
certificate suitable for framing,
listing in an international direc
tory, periodic newsletters, an
nouncements of workshops and
training programs, and graduate
school placement information.
Student membership in IAPCP
should be of particular interest
and benefit to individuals con
sidering a career in psychology,
medicine, social work, guidance
or related mental health or
health care fields.
For additional information and
application materials, please
contact The Academy, Student
Membership Division, 2036
Blairmore Road, Lexington, Ken
tucky 40502, U.S.A., (516) 546 -
6646.
Class Of ’86: The New Freshman Government
The Freshman class officers of
1986 are all present and ac
counted for. The group is work
ing together quite well. After
sitting in one of their meetings
for three hours, it has been
observed that the officers of the
Freshman class arean intelligent,
industrious, singleminded group
of Black women soaring towards
an uncharted horizon.
The Freshman class is remind
ed of some unique mottos. The
eagle inspires its followers to a
superior wingspan of
knowledge. The officers
themselves have a motto called
PRIDE. As stated by President,
Lisa Cook, “The P stands for
PROMPT. This class will be
known for being on time. Time is
money, and it is too precious to
take lightly. R is synonymous
with RESPECT. During Freshman
week, this class was known for its
lack of respect for themselves,
sisterhood, and Spelman
college. From this point forward,
please remember to show
respect. The I stands for IN
TEREST. There needs to be some
concern for in the interest of
Spelman College and in the
interest of the Freshman class.
The D respresents DEDICA
TION. A new type of dedication
will be evident. The officers are
expecting to be in demand.
Therefore, they are willing to
make sacrifices and donate time.
The E means EFFECTIVENESS. All
of the above characteristics lead
to effectiveness.” According to
Lisa Cook, “Effectiveness is the
goal.” Starting with the office of
President, Lisa Cook, who is from
lllledgeville, Georgia says, "I’ve
never been one to stick to a
norm.” Lisa is a Philosophy, Pre-
Law major. Kim Brinson is per
forming in the office of Vice
President. She also is a Political
Science, Pre-Law major with a
concentration in Mass Com
munications. Kim stated that she
likes natural things.
The ladies holding the offices
of Secretary, Treasurer, and
Social Chairperson are as
follows: The office of Secretary is
being held by Autumn Payne, a
PoliticalScience, Pre - Law major
from Potomac, Maryland. “My
favorite hobby is meeting peo
ple. I love peopleand their many
personalities.” Shannon DeWith
is working as class Treasurer. She
is a Political Science and Accoun
ting major from Springfield,
Illinois, and she plans to attend
Law school also. “I like to make
people happy, and I’ll do
anything and everything in my
power to keep them happy,”
said Shannon. Dana Tippin,
Social Chairperson, is a “friend
ly” English, Pre - Law major from
Kansas City, Missouri. She says,
"I think life is a game. But it can
be the most fun game you have
ever played, if you play by ‘their’
rules and some of yours. My
spirituality is the karma of my
being.”
The two Student Government
Association Representatives are
Andrea Adrams and Phyllis
DePaul. Andra Adrams, from
Yellowsprings, Ohio, is an In
dustrial Engineering major. "I
always look at stituations and
people from an optimistic point
of view. There is always some
good in everyone and
everything. You may just have to
look harder to find it,” stated
Miss Adrams. Phyllis DePaul is
from Houston, Texas. She is a
Biology, Pre - Medical major
who says she “would like to
concentrate on research as ap
posed to working with patients.”
The offices of Publicity
Chairperson and Parlamentarian
are held by Karla Brackett and
Tammara Jones. Karla Brackett is
from Gary, Indiana. She also
holds the position of Vice Presi
dent in Packard Hall’s House
Council. “I like to smile a lot. I
think the door of friendship is
unlocked by a smile,” said Karla.
Tammara Jones, parlamentarian,
is an Economics, Pre - Law major
from South Orange, New Jersey.
She is “very interested in politics
and the struggle as it’s know.”.
The officers of the Freshman
Class are a fine group of Black
women who are definitely com
mitted to hard work. Presently,
they are Woking on making the
Mr. Freshman pageant a success.
Do not hesitate to seek them out.
The Framework starts here and
now. Sisters’ spread your wings
wide, lift up from the ground,
and fly.