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Page 2 THE BLACK INK October, 1974 Busing: More Hostility The disturbances caused by the court-ordered integration of the Boston schools are frightening. They moke one realize thot America still has a long woy to go os far as civil rights and respect for other men are concerned. Perhaps at titudes haven't changed at all since the Civil Rights Movement of the six ties. All of the so-called human equali ty, In terms of respect and considero- tion, is a farce. Of course, blacks legally have the right to attend ony school, or eat in any restaurant or stay in any hotel room. However, any type of social change demonds a change in attitude. It's really a shame that the school kids in Boston and other troubled areas of the country cannot get on education because there is so much hostility and fighting. Even the subtle hate might be better for the kids — they can learn to cope with thot. At least the students can go to classes and develop skills necessary to com pete and be heard in this society. It's inevitable that conflict will exist for a while between the blacks and whites in American society. However, it need not exist so brutally in the school systems. Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr., has soid we need more love to combat the racial problem in this country. Perhops this is true. But the need for more love and understanding has been preached for o long time and there hove been no significant changes in attitude. Is there an alternative? /i rm To the editor: Student urges use of Ink as vehicle To the editor: This is written in response to Vanessa Gallman's article "Orienta tion impressions — Transfers are forgotten" in the September issue of Black Ink. Gallmon inadvertently stated that she was disheartened ot not seeing any Blacks on the orientation com mission. I would like to reassure her that there were two Blacks on the commission who helped with the in itial plonning ond the implementa tion of the orientation progroms for the approximotely 3,000 freshmen and junior transfers this fall. These people were Joe Knight and myself. I have since that time (os of September 25) resigned from the commission, ond Joe has also, due to our involvement in many other cam pus organizations and committees. Because of our resignations. I, along with Joe, encourage all Block students interested in becoming a commission member or in working with Orientation '75 to tolk to us. The commission is comprised of ap proximately ten students and Al Smith, associate dean of Student Af fairs. The position imposes tremen dous amounts of responsibility and time, initiates lasting friendships, and allows for personal growth. We sincerely hope that a nyone i nterested will express that interest. Joe ond I regret that we were not present to greet you. Miss Gallman, and all the other Block freshmen and transfers. Sincrely, Andromeda Monroe Editor's note: Joe and Andromeda can be reached at J032 James, 933- 4943 and 608 James, 933-4782, respectively. by Buddy Roy Staff Writer "Power in this country denotes economic and political control." - Stokely Carmichael This simple statement defines the complex task of controlling money and politics. Such control requires a steam shovel — a machine to move things around — to manipulate. The machine must also be able to move things about at the operators leisure. To work efficiently, the engineering is essential. Marty tactics, strategies, and secrets go into its making in on effort to monopolize the market. In this country, the press is an im portant vehicle of expression. Through the press, news (facts, infor mation on events, present happenings) from various sources is reloyed to the public. Because of its power to influence, those who are in economic and political control must be able to manipulate it. For example, lost year Chase Manhattan Bank, which controls Blacks must decide routes Algenon Marbley BSM Chairman It is rather appalling that in the year 1974 there is a need for an appeal to Black unity. This, however, is reality and must be addressed ac cordingly. The forces which provided the im petus for the collectivity existent in the 60^s are somewhat lost. The era of the summer soldier and the sunshine radical has come to an end. The com mitted worker must now come to the forefront. It is imperative that we understand the dynamics of o protracted struggle. The liberation of Black peo ple is a phenomenon which will not take place overnight or by one single, arbitrary act. We must view it in the context of a building process. The foundation has been laid by the 60's movement. It was an historical epoch in which the con- cioosness of Block people was raised, one in which the willingness of Black people to struggle was potrayed, and it set forth the political under currents necessary to establish o direction for Black people. At this point in time it is necessary that we, os Block students, utilize the insight and skills attained during that period so that we moy build on that solid foundation. Being aware of the fact that we are in this predominantly white institution, we must realize the f ity to collect ourselves in a !r that would protect our vested ts os Block students, must oily ourselves with the zotional apparatus that is ited to achieving this end, the BSM. On this campus the BSM is the un ifying force of Black students. However, for this mechanism to be os effective os it con be, present levels of participation must rise. We see a need for involvement by the whole of the Black student populus for the pur pose of making the BSM most effec tive. We oil bring to this campus certoin skills and talents that ore vital in terms of the sustaining of ourpeople. Now, we must channel them in a direction that would be most beneficial to us os a collective entity. Our committement to our communi ty, when we return our services, will be reflected by our committment to the organization which serves as the vanguard element of Block students. However — many of us go ur«Jer the foulty assumption that we will isolate ours^ves now, and fulfill our obliga tion to our people when we graduate. Pert»aps we lose sight of the foct that to be dedicated to the liberation of Block people requires a great deal of committment. This committment is the result of a growth process and not something that will automatically come with your diploma. It is the end result of involvement with on orgonizotion bent on achieving the total liberation of Black people, on whatever level it may be. Involvement with the BSM also enables one to construct a mentality that is centered around a Black frame of reference. This is so essential due to the fact that we ore in an institution which embraces on educational philosophy buttressing the status quo. This status quo, os is obvious, is not one that is concerned with the plight of Black people. Therefore, we must address ourselves to this tosk with o mind set that is not aligned with broader society, but is consistent with the needs of the Block community. At this point, active involvement with the BSM ?s sotisfoctorily and steadily increasing. However, it must be impressed upon us that maximum participation is needed for maximum effectiveness. The most Impressive element thus far has been the keen interest exhibited by the freshman doss. Accordingly, this gives us o great deol of optimism for our future sur vival on this compus, but the relative (Continued on page 8) about $36 billion in assets, spent about $50 million on stock in the medio and advertising. In addition. Nelson Rockefeller whose family has controlling interest in Chase Manhat tan, is being considered for vice president. Those in power must be sure that their philosophy is projected, and oil others ore rejected. The press with its diverse sources allows for multiple occess points of monipulotion. Multiple occess points give time for premeditated, tactical use of the press by the powerful to in fluence the conception of news by the public at large. If you accept this premise that a machine must manipulate, then you ore oware thot those who control the university economics and politics by necessity must olso, and do, control the press. However, certain problemsorisein this hypothesis when, 1) there is a definite ethnic split between who does ond does not hove power, 2) the minority is owore of this fact and, 3) as o result of this owareness, the minority, by necessity, estoblishes its own medium. By creating a means of expression for minority viewpoint there is a breakdown in the monopoly of the medio by the powerful. An alter native is provided by the minority which is economically and politically controlled by the minority. Recently, controversy hos risen among Blacks concerning articles in The Daily Tar Heel. Block students have allowed themselves to be (Continued on page 8) Student congress organized by Phil Geddie Staff Photographer The North Carolina Student Con gress will be on organization of Block college students across the state. It will be composed of the student government associations at Block college campuses as well as Black stu dent organizations at white in stitutions. This type of statewide coalition which ollows intermingling of Black students is not only needed but vital to our existence, whether faculty, staff, or student. We also need on orgonizotion with autonomy which will strongly and effectively address issues such as the UNC Desegregation Plan approved by HEW, which in es sence, robs Block colleges and univer sities, robs Black organizations at white institutions, and ultimately seeks to rob younger brothers and sisters and children of any higher educational training. We need and wont on orgonizotion which will od- dress and attack if need be such issues as Joanna Little, Affirmative Action (the lock of it), and the abolishing of Black organizations. The organization has olreody begun. The student government at North Carolina Central University and the Block Student Movement on this compus are working jointly on the organization of the congress. Because the congress consists of different institutions across the state, it will be autonomous, belonging to no school. The orgonizotion came about not only because of the reolizotion of its advantages but also because of this notion's and the stote's relentless oppression of Block people. The first stotewide organizational meeting is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 8-10, at LINC-CH. This will be a three-doy endeavor to instote, organize and solidify students of the state. The three-doy venture will be intensive and rough, but it will result in success. For as Block students, if we do not meet the needs of ourpeople, if we cannot succeed in being dedicoted to ourselves and our needs, then tell me — who will? Your support will be necessary to moke this weekend and the ultimate organization a success. Please watch the Weekly Ink and listen to Black Sounds for further information. Yours, Forever Struggling Osoyejo (Phil Geddie) Composition for BLACK INK by Student Graphics, Inc. BLACK INK Emma Pullen Associate Editor Sadie Copeland Managing Editor Fay Mitchell Feature Editor Leonard Lee Sports Editor Mae Israel Editor-in-chief Ethel Johnson Lay-out Editor Russell Davis Photography Editor Rita Morgan Minister of Information Tonya Wideman News Editor BLACK INK, published monthly by the UNC BLACK STU DENT MOVEMENT. All unsigned editorials represent the opinions of the editor. All columns represent only the opinions of the individual contributors. Letters to the Editor may be ad dressed to BLACK INK, 261-B, Carolina Student Union, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514.
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