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PAGE TWO THE BENNETT BANNER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1980 Greeks’ duty “We shall walk hand in hand someday” are the words of a negro spiritual made famous by the voices who sang- the words around the world during the era of the Civil Rights movement. During the recent NAACP Week and the observation of the landmark Woolworth’s sit-ins by A&T and Bennett students, as we reflected on our past and set goals for our future, we could not forget our struggles in this land for freedom and peace. Our history is a strong one and one of which we can be proud. Our predecessors fought for a cause which we must continue to uphold. In their attempts to unlock the chains of injustice, our brothers and sisters formed many organizations to help unify and strengthen our bonds. One example of such efforts is the founding of sororities for black women. The originators sought to bring knowledge, strength and unity back to the Black community. These women were strong in their ideals, and they are to be honored for their labors. Their ideals should be in the hearts of all women who have pledged their lives to fulfill these goals. We should remember that no matter what Greek letter organizations we belong to, we are still Black women. Our struggle is a serious one and must not be ignored. Sometimes we become lost in ourselves by claiming that one sorority is better than the other. This ethnocentrism leads to conflict, and in turn conflict leads to separation. Separation is the root of all evil. It causes people to think irrationally. Ir rational thinking always leads to defeat. We, as Black women, should stop this nonsense. We should throw down our hatred and malice and form a bond of love and friendship. For if we fail to unify ourselves, then our future is lost, and the founders and our leaders have fought in vain. If we can overcome ourselves, then we can conquer the masses. Then we shall truly overcome. Michele Y. Murphy I'l-i t4or SPffNKiNG To nRS. SMiTH, hLCl\ilS>^ /KccUb^V OF M/\M(PULW(V^S Have you leaned on God today? Have you leaned on God today? Have you thanked Him for health and strength and the material things He has blessed you with ? If your answer is no to any one of the above questions, then this message is for you. God loves you and He wants you to lean on Him. You might say, “Well, what does that mean ?” Simple. It means trusting in Him to bring meaning and direction to your life. It means committing your life to His will and sharing His love and goodness with others that you come into contact with. Leaning on Him means giving thanks when life seems to be going great and even when it seems dark and empty, and the pressures of this life close in on you. God loves you through all of those times in your life. A lot of times we make unnecessary problems for ourselves just because we fail to yield ourselves to God’s mercy. We fail to draw close and let Him take charge of our lives. We fail to take heed of His words and follow His commandments. God desires to fulfill our deepest longings for love, peace and happiness. If we would but thank Him for the things that He has already blessed us with, then He will bless us so much more. It’s not God that fails, but it is we that fail Him and choose to go our own separate ways. Proverbs 3:5 says: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Sometimes the ways you and I see situations are not always right, but we can know the right direction for our lives by leaning to God’s understand ing and not to our own. The Bible tells us God’s ways are not our ways and His thoughts are much higher than our thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9) Remember to take time out from studying or working and thank Him for loving you and being so very merciful. Lean on God today . . . He’s waiting for you. Katherine Winston Banner Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19 6:00, Banner Office Copy for Next Issue Due, Weds., Feb. 27 Letters: play trip plugged; pen-pals sought To the Editor: Our school is in great financial trouble. I feel that every organiza tion and department should try to relieve some of the financial pres sure on the school by raising funds of their own. In the Dec. 7 issue of the Banner, you reported, under the “What’s Happening on Campus” headline, that the Bennett College Players’ productions of “Sirens” and “The Owl Killer” will be en tered in North Carolina Central University’s Black Theater Festi val. I would like to congratulate the Players on their progress. I would also like to criticize any organization or department that could have but didn’t take advan tage of the Players’ opportunity. These departments deserve to be criticized because they failed to act on the Players’ opportunity in a profitable manner. You would think that out of all the different organizations on campus one would have planned some profit able activity relevant to the Players’ opportunity. Something as simple as charter ing a bus for the occasion may have proven to be profitable. On top of that, it could have meant more support for the Players. I am sure the Players will agree that they could use all the support they can get. Throughout the campus, organi zations and departments are de claring that they do not have ample funds. Now a profitable op portunity appears, and they let it pass right under their noses. What more can one ask for? The pro ductions are great attractions. The entire casts of both plays were invited, all expenses paid, to par ticipate in NCCU’s festival. NCCU is located in Durham. It 1979-80 Editor-in-Chief Debbie Hodges Associate Editor Beverly Rumley Advisor Michael Gaspeny Layout Editor Bernetta Hamilton Circulation Manager Myra George, Karen Heck Business Manager Ollle Sims Cartoonists Norman Barbee, S. Marie Brown Photographers Myra Davis, Bernetta Hamilton Dear Aphrodite Box 377 Ombudsman Joanne Joyner, Box 716 Reporters Betty Brown Yolande Y. Johnson Yolanda S. Crump Joanne Joyner Carolyn P. Davis Kathy Lewis Felicia M. Gatson Libby Malloy Myra J. George Kim Merritt Beverly Griffin Sheila Purnell Lisa Harris Ramona Rousseau Karen M. Heck Zephalee Thorne Josie P. Hudley Terri Wade Denise Wilder is approximately 50 miles away from Greensboro. It only takes an hour and a half to get there from here. It is my understanding that the plays will run a full week. If a department or organization took it upon itself to charter a bus(ses) for the entire week and to open seats to the general public. I’m sure it may prove to be somewhat profitable. We can no longer afford to let these opportunities continue to pass us by. Our organizations and departments must start tak ing advantage of these great opportunities. Denise Wilder Dear Mitor: I am presently incarcerated in the CFF (old Ohio State Peniten tiary) in Columbus. I am in dire need of your assistance in publish ing my letter in hope of obtaining correspondence with one or more of your students. I am in CCF for disciplinary reasons. Seems I had too many court tickets. After I have been here for a while, I will be reclassi fied and sent to another peniten tiary. I am presently lying idle. I am making $3 a month to live on. It is rough, but I do manage. I receive very few, if any letters. My family seems to have deserted me. I have been here four years, four months. I hope that someone will find some interest and write to me. I am 28 years old, born July 5, 1955, 186 lbs. I have brown hair, hazel eyes. I’m single and have never been married. I enjoy cycle riding, horse-back riding, weight lifting, body building, and all physical sports. I don’t drink al cohol; I don’t smoke. If you will publish my letter and let your students know that I am seeking someone to be my friend and to correspond with me, it will be deeply appreciated. Any thing you will do will be deeply appreciated. Respectfully yours, Rick L. Teague 147-341 Box 511 Columbus, Ohio 43216 To the Editor: I am writing this open letter in hope that you might publish it in your school newspaper. I realize that this may be an un usual letter to some of your read ers, but I am writing it out of a genuine need for communication. Otherwise, I would not trouble you to perform this kind service. I am presently incarcerated at a federal correctional institution on McNeil Island, Washington. Al though I am not in prison for any major offense, or great length of time, it is a very disheartening experience for me to be isolated without any contact from the out side world. As a prisoner, I strive to occupy my time in a positive manner. However, this is some times a losing battle, and I find myself slipping into a sense of loneliness and languishment. It would mean a great deal to me if one of your readers might see this letter and wish to write. A single letter would brighten my day and be something to look for ward to in what sometimes can be a drab experience. Most impor tant, it could offer me the cre ative opportunity to express my feelings. My name is Dennis L. Thomp son. I’m healthy, 25 years old, 5’11”, 160 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. I enjoy reading, writing, mellow music, and keeping in touch with my body and nature. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to read my letter. Sincerely yours, Dennis L. Thompson Box 1000 Steilacoom, Wash. 98388 To Gloria B. Wise honoring challenge Four men, they were, or maybe boys Who showed to us they care Their names: McNeill, McCain, Richmond and Ezell Blair. They started a movement for change But they did not win the prize Until they were joined by others Like Gloria Brown, now Wise. And now the challenge is ours. There’s work for you and me. So let’s join hearts and hands together And work for all to be free. There are so many problems to face us. There is work for all to do. Some can lead the battle, Others must carry it through. Don’t be critical of others Who are helping in their own way. If you can’t join and help them Just be careful what you say. Your words may help and inspire them. And when the battle’s won, You may look back on history And be proud of what you’ve done. —Henry E. Frye
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