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4 BRONCOS VOICE JANUARY 12- 19V7 Our Voices Who Stole the Soul? By Shawn Torry The fact that Fayetteville State University does not either sing or have played the Negro national an them “Lift Every Voice and Sing” prior to athletic events or other university functions is absolutely appalling, . It is outright disre spectful to the history of this university, the alumni, and the students. North Carolina A&T State Univer- is because it is feared that some non-African American stu dents would be offended by it. Please. Why would anyone be offended by this song? More important, why should we care? I am sure that Black people in Georgia resent the confederate flag, being part of the state flag, which flies over the state capital every day, but it still flies. I, and a large num ber of other Blacks, resent the fact that the Fayetteville Markethouse still stands downtown. Not only is the building still standing, it just sity, the larg est Histori cally Black College/Uni- V e r s i t y (HBCU) in the Univer- sity of North Carolina system, and most ev ery other HBCU, opens all functions with “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” In order to not disrespect the country, the national anthem is played im mediately following “Lift Ev ery Voice and Sing.” Fayetteville State should not follow A&T’s lead just be cause A&T does it, Fayetteville State should incor porate the song out of respect for our heritage, our struggle, and our existence. It has been said that the reason that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is not played “Eveiy bmiher ain f a bmiherjust be cause of coioTj he fiist as well could be undercover” underwent 8 million dollars worth of renovations. Do you think it would still be standing if white people had been sold there? Hell no, it would have been torn down years ago. It is obvious that other segments of the population continue to hold on to and ac knowledge their history, re gardless of how vile and repul sive it may be. So why then must we deny our history so as not to offend them? “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is a tes timony to our ability to survive and overcome as a people. It is about the continuous struggle and uncertainty of life that our ancestors faced. We can not turn our back on that heritage, lest will may forget. It has been said that this gen eration lacks the unity and fo- c\is of generations passed. I wonder why? It is common knowl edge that FSU is supposed to be a Historically Black Univer sity. Anyone who becomes a student here should realize that there are, or at least should be, certain traditions that are unique to HBCUs. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” should be part of this ■university’s tradition. This university was founded to educate and train our people. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is about the uplifting and success of our people. The song gives us a reason to have, pride, unity, respect, and love of our people. Students, this is your chance to make a difference. Find your voices and be heard. Make the singing of the this song part of the Bronco Tradi tion. Get on the SGA and the administration to acknowledge and honor our history through the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This is your chance pay respects to all of those who paid the ultimate price so that we could attend a university such as this. Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, said, “Ev ery brother ain’t a brother just because of color, he just as well could be undercover”. Now I understand exactly what he meant. To any African- American who would oppose the acknowledgment of this Did you know... By Vadrin Colyin ✓ that X-rays of King Tut’s skull show that he may have been murdered? Bah Brier, egyptologist at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island Uni versity, says that blood clots found in his brain is evidence of being bludgeoned. He sus pects that the young Pharaoh experienced a slow and pain ful death. ✓ that Mummy bandages were used by manufacturers to make paper? As a result of a paper shortage during the Civil War, a manufacturer by the A Joyful Noise Special Occasions Piano Lessons Performs for churches, weddings, and life’s joyous events OR Bring a beautiful and joyous noise into your life with piano lessons. Call and set up an appointment today. Mr.B rian D avis Voice Mail: 823-0502 Home (After 5pm)-. 875-2393 song I have but one question, “Who Stole the Soul?” Your ad could be HERE... IN THE RRONCOS’VOICE name of Stanwood used mummy wrappings to produce paper in his mill (to wrap meat, bag groceries, etc.) Eventually it was found to be the source of a cholera epi demic, as a result of infected mummy bandages. The color of mummy ban- See Know, pg. 11 Should Fayetteville State University open all university events with the Negro National Anthem,” Lift Every Voice and Sing?” SABRINA LEYSATH Freshman Columbia, SC Political Science “No, because there are non-black students who here who may feel uncomfortable.” CHRISTINA TERRY Freshman Red Springs, NC Undecided “Yes, because non-black students come here knowing that this is a black school. I don’t think that they should break tradition.” DEMECO ARCHANGEL Junior Kinston, NC Business Administration “Yes. It is the Black National Anthem, and this is a Black Univer sity.” CHERYN Me KOW Sophomore Raliegh, NC Biology “Yes, because the song should be part of the university’s tradition. It is only appropriate.” JERMAINE FORD Sophomore Roland, NC Biology “Yes, because it is our anthem. It was written by our people, and it is about us.” Compiled by Shawn Torry
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