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Tutu at Spelman College On Jan. 20, 1986 Spelman College was honored to received a most distinguished guest hail- ing all the way from Johannesburg, the honorable Bishop Desmond Tutu. The reverend who had previously participated in previous activities throughout King Week, ad dressed “Family, unity, and Human Vaues at Spelman. Com pared to walking in the footsteps of the late Rev. M.L.K., Bishop Tutu, a former teacher is a recipient of many awards, in cluding the Nobel Peace Prize. Tutu’s address to the student body was most commemorative and informative. Sensing that the audience was well informed about South Africa's toil, Reverend Tutu’s main concern was relating to the audience the urgency of devising a solution. He also expressed his gratitude to the United States and Spelman for making a difference in the cry for revolution in his country. Stressing the importance of self- assurance Tutu expressed the individual capacity of all humans to learn to be considerate and caring through the context of a family unit. He further stated “people who come from this kind of self unsuredness have no need to prove themselves... people who feel this need and profess their greatness have hollow insider.’’ One of the more prominent points, perhaps, was Tutu’s cleaver comparison of people to balloon, posing a hypothetical question, when asked why does each balloon float regardless of color, he replied, “It’s not the color fo the balloon, but what’s inside.’’ He concluded, “you and I are the sons of Cod, let us behave like who we are.” Reverend Tutu was presented with the Spelman College Inter- national Peace and Humanitarian Award by Presi dent Stewart, for his work in South Africa. Mrs. Leah Mor- nalizo Tutu was presented the Second Century Award for ex traordinary women, by Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, for her dedicated work with the domestic workers project. The award was accepted by Mrs. Tutu’s daughter. Ms. Dawn Williams presented, on behalf of the student body, a detter of recognition and a check for $7,000, which is to be allotted to the destitute wives of South Africa. As a special gift, Dr. Michael Lomax gave to Reverend Tutu, a very abundant check, on behalf of Spelman College. Dr. Desmond Tutu speaks of family, unity and human values on January 30. Dr. Tutu was presented $7,000 from the Spelman Community. Bennett Speaks on Martin Luther King by Sharilyn R. Bankole Martin Luther King Jr. and the Liberal Arts, was the topic ad dressed during a special com memorative convocation on Jan. 13. The Honorable William J. Bennett, secretary of the U.S. Department of Education spoke on the subject of the Humanities as an integral part of a Liberal Arts education. “Spelman embodies many of the important ideas championed by MLK Jr.," said Bennett. In a far reaching address, Mr. Bennett uplifted M.L.K. Jr. as an example of a student who was tutored by the great thinkers of humanity. During his education at Morehouse, King was exposed to the writings of many philosophers which include Plato, Aristotle, and Locke as well as others. "Through this exposure to the humanities King was able to struggle with questions that have plagued man since the beginning of time," said Bennett. Questions such as, What is justice and love? What should be defended and hoped for? What is man? Because of his knowledge of history and the humanities, King was able to answer these questions. His answers said Bennett resulted in the end of Jim Crow laws. “Spelman embodies many of the important ideas championed by M.L.K. Jr.” remarked the Secretary of Education. But in recent years the philosophy of this institution has come under attack. “People ask what is so important about exposing young Black women to the ideas of the past? Mr. Bennett answers them by referring them to the Liberal Arts Education of MLK Jr. Mr. Bennett has a strong belief in the enrichment of life thorugh the humanities. He heads the federal department that has a major influence on the survival of Black Colleges. INSIDE Black History Month Star Search Bound Spelmanite Along the Color Line ... Dynamic Black Women