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Page 8 Black Ink October 27,1983 Readers project new image by Cherie Evans Got up this morning Feeling Good and Black Thinking black thoughts Did black things Played all my black records And minded my own black business Put on my best black clothes Walked out my black door And Lord Have Mercy White Snow! This poem, '-'One Thousand Nin- Hundred and Sixty-Eight Winters" by Jaci Farley, can outline the theme the Ebony Readers have adopted this year. As a sub-group of the Black Student Movement (BSM), the Ebony Readers are trying to "get away from black/white issues and bring out black work," said Felecia McGhee, president of the Readers. While acknowledging the existence of racial problems, McGhee said that they are "trying to deal with positive images of black life and reality." The Ebony Readers present black poetry, prose, and drama that would not ordinarily be accessible on the UNC campus. In 1970, the readers and the dramatists, of the BSM join ed to form the Ebony Readers because there was a "need for black expression and it was a chance to use our talents in that area," stated Allen Russell, a five year member of the group. Many of the works inter preted are written by the Readers or are found after extensive research in the library. To become an Ebony Reader, one must be tested on ex pertise in characterization, articula tion, projection, poise, voice varia tion, attitude, stance, and his perfor mance of an impromptu piece. At present, the Ebony Readers consists of sixteen members and their major goal is to focus on plays. They will be performing in November and are planning to ex tend an invitation to other Reader groups to participate in cultural pro grams at UNC. Students can also look for their performances at mini shows in the North and South Cam pus dorms and in front of Greenlaw. We as a people are of different attitudes. We pledge to do our best to live with one another We hide behind the shadows, not to be seen or heard. We do not understand why misconception are ladden on our hearts. We seem natural enough, or are we? To my white brother, I am a public exhibition. I am to be studied and torn apart. But why can't I just be accepted as a human being? Race is important, but let me shine as an in dividual too. Believe it or not, I am different from my black sisters and brothers. 1 have different ideas and beliefs. We share a race and a historical culture But we are different. — Continued from page 5 — planning should be done to insure the watershed has a built in safeguard to protect it from adverse conditions and to keep in mind that water is primarily for residents use," said Wilson. "Careful zoning and planning should be done and growth should be monitored so that no sporadic growth occurs that is not beneficial to the community," said Rev. Wilson. He said that zoning permits should be upheld to insure uniformity and insure interest of the total communi ty present. Rev. Wilson is a supporter of the aquisition of the Cane Creek area. "I support the aquisition of Cane Creek so the area would have two viable water systems," he said. Rev. Wilson, pastor of St. Paul A.M E. Church, pushes for continued support of the arts in Carrboro. "In many instances arts and cultural aspects of the community suffer greatly in budget reviews," he said. He feels that local community is obligated to preserve the arts at the level the town budget can and will allow. Rev. Wilson feels that residents should be concerned with the face of the community. "Features which make Carrboro uniquely distinct must be preserved. Preservation must not preclude growth and development but must take place," he said. Rev. Wilson serves on the Board of Adjustments, is vice president of Ministerial Alliance of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and is second vice president of the area black caucus. He is a recent graduate of the Univer sity of the District of Columbia, receiving a B.A. degree in social welfare and he is looking forward to attending Duke Divinity School in January. By being a pastor and coming in contact with a cadre of persons. Rev. Wilson feels he has a first hand op portunity to interact with people. He feels that contact with people enables him to know what people think and know their views on issues. He feels the church is part of the community, but there is a total com munity outside the church that must be reached. "With real concern and genuine caring, we feel we can be effective in the political world," he said. Rev. Wilson also sees a need to look at the existing transportation system to study and devise ways to improve the system without increas ing fares. "The transportation system needs to be examined to find where money might be saved so money won't be exhausted if the federal government stops subsidizing," said Wilson. ■ by Connie Smith Milton Jordan Executive Editor of The Carolina Times will speak to The Black Ink Staff Monday, October 31 at 5:00 in the Carolina Union. All interested persons are urged to attend. Flamenco Guitarist Friday, October 28 8:00 p.m.
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