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Thomas hearings a cruel joke Continued from page A1 EEOC from February 1984 through March 1985, serving as spokeswoman for the commission and managing a staff of 27 employees. She was man aging editor for the Winston-Salem Chronicle from November 1987 through February 1990. Wright, a Republican, testified that Judge Thomas had made "inappropriate" remarks about her body, asked her for dates, and showed up unannounced at her apartment once. Many of those who knew Wright, who is now an editor for The Charlotte Observer , say they believe Professor Hill's testimony. "I believe them both, because I worked with Angela, and 1 know her to be an honest, decent woman," said One former co-worker. " : ~ Judge Thomas adamantly refused to resolve the question of how much interest he has dis played in pornography. College acquaintances of his noted that he had often entertained them with his accounts of pornographic movies, and wom en's groups noted that pornography is frequently used in sexual harassment. Judge Thomas chargcd the Judiciary Com mittee with allowing racism to taint the proceed ings, which he referred to as a "lynching" and stated he would have preferred "an assassin's bullet" to the anguish and character attacks he was forced to publicly endure. COMMUNITY DISTURBED The hearings brought forth strong emotions between blacks and whites, and men and women. Sensitivities are high this week, and the windows of households and offices are rattling with debate. "My insides arc aching," said a black female executive. "The way it was handled has driven a wedge between black people. If the political lines had not already been drawn, with prominent blacks saying they didn't want him, this would have been handled differently." Dr. Deborah Winfrey agrees. "It's like Judas kissing Jesus. The others are able to absolve themselves, and say, See, his own people did it to him.'" Thomas' credibility was questioned by those who were struck by his statement that he had never had a discussion about Roe vs. Wade, the controversial abortion rights landmark case of 1973. Professor Hill's credibility was questioned by those who wondered why she di4 not press -the issueten years ago, when the harassment was allegedly occurring. SENATE HANDLED POORLY Mayor Martha Wood spoke to the fact that as early as September 9, Professor Hill told a Metzenbaum aide of being sexually harassed by Judge Thomas. "To me, the really critical issue in this whole thing is the fact that all of those Senators knew about this and dismissed it. That speaks volumes. That kind of insensitivity to profound issues can not continue unchallenged." On September 12, Professor Hill told the entire Judiciary Committee of sexual harassment by Judge Thomas, requesting that her name and the allegations be kept confidential. On Septem ber 20, the hearings ended. The questions of sex ual harassment had not risen publicly. On Octo ber 5, Newsday , a New York newspaper, reported the chargcs in its pages,, whereupon the hearings were resumed under the watchful eye of the media. Harassment -^Continued from page A1 . ' appeals ruled that the employer violates Title VII if "prompt and appropriate remedial action" is not taken after learning of sexual harassment. In other eases, the court ruled that the employer is liable even if the com pany forbids the behavior, and regardless of whether the employee lost any tangible job benefits as a result of the behavior. Marian Ackerman and the Council on the Status of Women offer the following advice: THREE RULES TO REMEMBER 1 . Name the behavior. The woman must say: I find this offensive. Please don't do it anymore. One sccrc tary, besieged with salesmen, uses humor, and asks v- Ahem: "Arc you trying to sexually harass me?" She says 4 that makes most men jump ten feel and back off. 2. If you have said, I find this offensive, and the behavior continues, do what Anita Hill didn't: Keep a diary of cach account. Also, if it happens in front of a co-worker, turn to him or her and ask for corroboration by asking: Did you hear/see that? 3. Tell personnel. Most agencies and companies with more than 15 employees come under the EEOC authority and arc liable. Once you tell them, the compa ' * ny then must take action to stop the behavior. Teachers Continued from page A1 extreme." "Some of them had grandparents that were really conservative and some said they were embarrassed." Matte's approach would be welcomed by Sallie Cook* who teaches government and economics at Holt High School in Tuscaloosa. Cook said most Alabama history classes rely too heavily on textbooks that, include trite or sketchy information on the role of blacks. "Not too much has been taught about black history ; in Alabama schools," said Cook, a former Alabama Education Association president who has taught for 28 years* - - - Cook would like to see a separate classr on btafik history but admits it would be better to incorporate it into the main history curriculum. "That's the only way students will learn to appreci ate different cultures - by learning about all the people and races at the same tim?," she said. "If you do teach something about one group or one minority in the class room then you get people saying you're teaching black | history." New board elected On Oct 7, 1991, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Forsyth County, Inc., a United Way Agency, announced the election of its new board members and officers for next year. New board members include Richard A. Bteor ClK&f Richard D. Hancock, Victor P. Mills, Tori fcoemer, Sterling Spainhour, and W, McNair Tomow, The new officers for 1992 are as follows: || Karen Kehler, president; Bruce Holliday, first vice president; Brenda Hodge, second vice president; Siiapson Brown, treasurer; Dolly Taylor, secretary; and Wayflfc ScrOggins, immediate past president ? 1 1 1 Additional board members are Richard Battler * ! Tom Briiifcley, Mark Cull inane, Art Hardin, Earl * Harper, Barbara Hearn, Harold Holmes, John Hunt, Sharon Murphy, Benny Murrill, Larry Paul, : ? William Pitser, Joe Siereno, Sandra Thomas, and Gary VonCannoit Thomas outside his home in Alexandria, Va. Mayor Wood echoed the sentiments of many women in noting that, as a result of the Thomas confirmations, many people are taking a more serious look at male-female communications. "As the mother of a 16-year-old son, I say that sexual harassment works both ways. And we must recognize that there are appropriate and inappropriate forms of behavior in the work place. People must speak up, identify and call attention to put-downs. We must build and main tain a level of trust. The jokes in the workplace won't fly anymore." & sa/ea ' WELCOMES !!! I Roderick Mitchell Roderick Mitchell. it one of our youngest residents at age 33. He is originally from High Point. His employment history includes Mamarc Furniture Co., where he was a service person for 4 years. He also worked at Hardees in High Point for over 7 years as a service attendant. Roderick is a member of First Methodist Church of High Point and has been a member of the Usher Board and has also sang on the Young Adult Choir. He recced a special award for outstanding achievements from Good Will Industries. He can "strut his stuff" playing putt putt golf, having won both 1" and 2~ place in a tournament. He also enjoys pool and volleyball as well. Roderick is single. He is just waiting for the right gat to come along. Come out to meet Roderick as well as all of our other great residents. 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