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Higher education often
tarts early. We often hear
bout the lac of po itive
African American role
model today. I m not in
agreement with that er­
tion.
Neverthel ,it i impor­
tant that we ometirn top
and reflect bout th e who
have been there for us in big
nd not 0 big way .
The following two part ar­
ticle wa written by my
friend, Dr. Anthony Ro t
Assi tant Vice President for
Student Services and Dean of
Students at Northern Arizona
University. ony is a po i­
tive role model for COllege
tudents as well as the very
young.
If you have an education
related article or opinion
(450-500 words) that you
would like to hare, please
end to mLTON: mOHER
EDUCATION, 3139 N.
Garey Avenue, 1101,
Pomona, CA 91767.
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THE SOCIETY and
world in which we live i a
truly complex one. We have
witnessed, and in many cases
lived through, a technologi­
cal explo ion that is unliie
any ot er major development
in history of this planet.
, Yet, throughout the years
aird despite numerous tech­
nological advances, the
human race continue to fan
at the easiest and most impor­
tant aspect of survival. .. that
'of setting- I g :r on·
another. .. i 'J ," '. J
In recent y ars, much ado
ha been made about the
changing demographics that
will be experienced by this
country.
Namely, that by the year
2000 the majority of the in­
habitants of the United States
of America will be people of
color! '
Numerous discussions
have taken place as to how to
best prepare for ,the change in
leadership and direction
which. surely' will take place
once people of color "take
their rightful place at the
table."
AS WRITERS, planners
and leaders go about their
tasks of informing, analyzing
and strategizing about the fu­
ture and preparing systems
for change, they all seem to
overlook one important item;
the future is now!
America will not wake up
on September 11, 2000 and
suddenly discover that it is a
nation of color! It's just not
that simple.
What is simple is to look
around and see the diversity
among our people which ex­
ists today! Don't get �e
wrong, in order to survive we
must set our sights toward the
future; however we cannot
ignore what naturally exists
today. Namely that we are a
multi-cultural society.
ALL TO OFfEN, when
seeking solutions, we turn to
those whom we think are ex­
perts and have all the
answers. They are the ones
who studied the "problem"
for years.
They are armed with data,
have Ph.D.'s nd are always
called upon to speak at con­
ventions or conferences to
further explain the problem
or to provide orne esoteric
solution.
, The reality i we overlook
tho e with the best
answers ... namely ourselve
or better yet, the children!
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VIEWS OPINIONS
The 10 opinion that Blac
fem Ie eem to have for Blac
male generally w pictured in
Oprah Winfrey's creati n of
"Brewster Place" and in Alice
Walker's "The Color PurplL It
Are Black men reviled and
f mily' ood t ndin " in the
community. The on could
"di gr ce" them elve or their
family only by oin to j il.
Evide of the of Bl
om ni hown in recent li tin of
"hot" commencement pe ers.
Among the top ten were Anita Hill,
M Y ngelou nd G endolyn
Broo . ot one Bl c m n w
Ii d.
H thi tr ditional outloo
outlived i efulne?
In COllege tod s, Bl ck femal
generally outnumber Bl c males by
a ide margin. Too many Blac
male re not getting college
education' and too many are in
prison.
,EMB G THAT no
race, no ociety and no nation has
risen to its apex without the
participation of heroic figure in
both exes, Blac women should
forget (1) the exploitation of women
So the Blac parent tried to
protect their daughte by ending
them to "teacher training chool "so
th y could be independent. The
par nts' concern wa for the
dau ter' "good name" and the
inh in
(2) i women' ys n
behind their men; forget (3) Chinese
P ren illing their daughter if
w first-born, in order to ve
old t child n ho would control
the land; for et (4) Afrl n n
having veral iv ; forget (5) the
Am rican Monno in Utah where
Brigham Young d othe
many as twenty wiv ; and forget (6)
aJI other hi toric or tr dition I
conditions that tended to downplay
women. Blacks must live in the
present.
We must remember that for many
years Bl c men have been pi gued
by racist group because of their real
or umed exual pro e and
becau e of their demon trated
. phy ical nd lhletic ability.
The Klan, Neo- an, Skinhe ,
White Knights and other hate groups
target Black men for injury or death
because of these racists' frustrated,
unattainable macho dreams and their
envy of Black mal ' uperiority in
boxing, ba ketball, football,
Cauca ian form Reparation
upport orga_niza ion
The following artick is submitted
by Mrs. Ida Hakim, 5250 N.
Broadway, Box 1#158" Chicago, IL
60640
Caucasians United for
Reparations and Emancipation,
be tter known as CURE, is an
organization of Caucasians who
believe that reparations will benefit
all people when the American
government officially apologizes for
the greatest injustice in human
history, and then cooperates fully in
paying reparations to the victims of
this injustice.
We recognize that the
government of America sanctioned
and institutionalized slavery of
African people; a violent destruction
of human rights on a scale never
before seen. The human rights
violations continued after lavery,
and still continue to this day as
evidenced by the jury sanctioned
police beating of Rodney King.
In addition .to buman righta
violations, the lingering effects of
slavery still amict the physical,
family, social and economic bealth
of Bl ck people.
The primary function of CURE .
to help in the obtIiniDs OfreparatiODS
or compensation. CURE mcm�
make public appearances, write and
illustrate books and other materials
about reparations, and solicit funds
to support the reparations War ==.
THE WAR Chest (legal fund)
was established by Mr. Silis
Muhammad, C.E.O. of the Lost
Found Nation of Islam for the
purpose of financing the
international lawsuit being brought
by' a body of attorneys
commissioned by Mr. MUhammad.
This lawsuit will petition the
United Nations International Court
of Justice seeking redress of human
rights violations and seeking
reparations for the victims. CURE
believes that the effort to obtain
reparatiom through the International
Court of Justice of the United
N do is the most likely to bring a
truly beneficial and substantial
reward.
Congressman John Conyers' bill,
HRl684, which attempts to establisll
a commi ion to study reparations, is
seen'bl � as apologetic and
bIi'mful to the people it ttempts to
help ..
It implie that the American
government can make amends by
offering health care and education to
the de.ceodentl of slaves. For
desceDCIaDts of 1 ves to �pt
Iepll8tio . those thin whi�h this
society (made dch by lavery)
provides for others, is a travesty of
justice.
Members of CURE understand
and believe that elf determination is
a basic hwilan right systematically
denied to African slaves and their
descendants.
WE WANT TO see this right
returned completely and justice done
through reparations designed to
provide autonomy to Black people.
The attorneys who are preparing
to petition the United Nations
International Court of Justice have
determined that reparations should
include monetary compensation and
apology, recompense, retribution,
renovation and renewal.
Reparations could be land,
homes, equipment, machinery, gold,
money, long term technical and
financiaJ support, planes and ships,
legalprotection from aggressors, and
soon.
Tbese .: rep_r lions would­
provided the means for a self.
determining government created by
Blac people. TJiese reparatiom
would also give an unforgettable
lesson to caucasian America on the
human rights of all people, and the
right of self dCtermination.
Oreat progres J;W already been
made in the preparation of thi
lawsuit; the attorneys have
researcbec the means of approaching
the United Nations, they have
established helpful contacts within
the United Nations community, and
they have begun gathering evidence
of the lingering effec of Slavery.
THE CmEF OF Legal Counsel,
Attorney Theodore A. Eagans, has
organized'tbe National Commission
for Reparation to help in the
preparation of this case.
We members of CURE believe
that Caucasian America must be
exposed to the fact that of all people
who have sought reparations, Black
people in America are the most
worthy to receive reparations.
We believe that the cry "no justice
no peace" hould be heard alld
heeded.
We feel that the best way-Corus to
help is through public peaking and
solicitation of contributions to the
WarChesl
For information about CURE and
the War Chest, you may write to
CURE; 5250 'N. Bro dway, Bo
'158, Chicago, Dlionoi 60640.
- Beh ve they nt the
children to behave. Be ood ro
model.
- U clove, complimen
reasonable re ards 0 "bend­
children.
- Rear the c dren in the
ible neighborbood, urroundi
them with "good" ad and -good-
children. Peer p ure is po
- Set high goals ith them,
ing lneere, insightful co 1
and principal to get holars
and help them attain their career
goals.
- Be even-handed. Treat them
equally and fairly ible.
READERS WRITE
B· and Pieces
I just wanted to express my joy at
the contents of Bits and Pieces this
wee
I realize that Isola GrabalD
Wilborn's column deals mosUy witll
the social, civic and cultural even ..
of tho community of course, but ber
column of this week was a delighl
I again want to congratulate you
and Isola for the column.
K.,.I L Young
1
o r Editor,
Isola's article 1 t week wu greaL
I'm ending copie to friends in
Chicago.
H enBiahop
Detroit
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o rEdMor,
I love reading Isola's column iq
the Mldlipn Citizen. The artid.
about "Perfect World- paL:-
RON
Detroit
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