Black Ink February 18, 1991
Multicultural Education
Benefits Eveyone
“If black students want a Black Cultural Center, they
should go to a black school.” “Black students are
oversensitive about racism, people aren’t always being
racist.” “Black students need a Black Cultural Center, let
them raise the money. It’s not forme, why shouldl help?”
“Multicultural education is not needed, this is America.
We need to learns about Americans”
We have all heard these and numerous other argu
ments against having a Black Cultural Center and at
tempting to move UNC towards a more multicultural
coratmunity. Yes, Afncan-Amcrican students do need a
BCC. We do need classes that inform us about the accom
plishments of our people and make us know that we have
come from a long line of survivors and fighters.
But more than black students need multicultural
education, UNC needs multicultural education. It should
be embarrassing to the university to know that an English
major can graduate firom UNC and be very close to
completely ignorant about African-American literature.
Students in all majors need to know about the contribu
tions of all Americans, not just white men.
Aside from adding academic validity to a UNC de
gree, a multicultural education could help educate the
entire campus about people other than themselves. With
all the racial tension and hatred that can be felt on this
university on any given day, it is apparent that we need to
learn how to live with other people. And even if one is not
interested in learning to bve and communicate with other
people for the sake of peace, maybe he or she will for the
sake of his or her future job. As the work force becomes
more and more diversified, the ability to communicate
with all people will be as important as your degree.
In this issue of Black Ink, Debbie Baker explores the
movement toward a multicultural education and the
implications this would have at UNC. Enjoy the Ink and
have a good week. —Peace, Erika F. Campbell and
Akinwole N’Gai Wright
Black Ink
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Erika F. Campbell, Akinwole N'Gai Wright
AssiSUMl Editors: Debbie Baker, Tim Little
Business Mtmagrr: Andre Tippens
Staff:jimes Benton, Chris Brown, Corey Brown, Lem Butler, Teresa
Jefferson, Roger Madison, Chandra Mc±ean, Terrence Garrison,
Anthony Peay, Daniel Peddle, Myron B. Puts, Tomka Tillman
Calmdar Coordinator: Raquel Bushnell
Contributors: Michael Bowden, Pete Corson, Nevaina Graves, Pete
Holthausen, Scoa Peeler, Christy Pons, Charles Streeter, Delta Sigma
Theu Sorority/Kappa Omicron chapter
Inside Black Ink
Monday, February 18,1991
Cover Story—
Some universities have also decided to incorporate a minority view into their
curricula because too many are taught from a Eurocentric perspective. Multiculturalism
has become a standard across the country as colleges attempt to address the needs of its
increasingly diverse student population.
—Multiculturalism— The Need To Diversify Curricula*.... Pages 6-7
Current Events
Now that fraternity and sorority Great Hall parties are strictly limited in number,
African-Americans on UNO’s campus have few places to go in the surrounding area
where they can congregate and enjoy the company of their peers in a setting other than
one that is academic or residential.
-Club Vogue Productions 3
Forum
The newly elected RHA Co-Presidents and Streeter both agreed to address the African
American community here, in Forum.
-Response To Questionable RHA Endorsement Page 4
Feature
According to a 1989 report issued by the Orange County Human Rights Commission, as
sault is the most frequent crime in this country. A woman is battered every 18 seconds.
—Battered Women Page 5
—People, Arts and Entertainment
—Sweet Honey In The Rock
—Point After Touchdown Pages 8-9
Commentary
Class opinion spoke of the University Library as a worthy gift recipient, and research
found the class’ desire to be firmly founded and feasible.
—On The 1991 Senior Class Gift Page 10
Endsights
—Fight To Overcome
—A Tribute To Little Known African-Americans Page 11
About the Cover
Cover Story graphics by Pete Corson
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