BLACK INK
The essence of freedom is understanding
Auguft 20,1979
STL’DF.NT MOVKMENT OF FK IAL NEWSPAPER University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
Volume 12, Number 1
Welcome to Carolinci, Class of 1983
Bynum to head Committee
william Bynum will bead tbe BSM central committee for the academic year.
Chairman’s message
In the light of HEW, firing of Black faculty, demonstrations, CGC budget
hearings and the like, I haven’t been able to take the opportunity to thank
you for your support of your new Black Student Movement administration.
However, in thanking you I wonder how much you will be able to thank us
when this time comes next year. The answer to this puzzle depends on many
unknown factors. The key factor is you, the UNC student, particularly the
Black student. In order to maintain an effective organization dealing with
the needs and concerns of the Black community, we must first be made
aware of these needs and concerns. This is where you come in. Inform your
Central Committee members of not only what is wrong but what is right.
Also take an active role in BSM functions — they re not for me, they re for
you. Too many Black students here have a “lay-back” attitude. I’m sure
everyone is here to get that sheepskin and that is fine. But the enthusiasm
generated for jams and stepshows, when compared to the interests vested in
gaining the equality that so many of our forefathers lived and died for,
reflects a serious case of misplaced values and priorities. Our position at
UNC-CH places us in the hot seat. We attend one of the most respected and
influential institutions in the nation. We are, like it or not, being challenged.
Many feel that we have been appeased by tokens of “good faith efforts” toss
ed us over recent years. » j
How can we be satisfied when every day racism overt or covert, instituted
or individual, slaps us in our faces? To “lay back and actfept such in
justices would be to do injustice to not only those who made it possible for
you to be at UNC, but also to yourself.
I am committed to fulfilling my role as chairperson and am confident in
the abilities of the Central Committee and myself to make huge strides as
the ’79-’80 school year approaches. I hope this confidence becomes
reciprocative between you and the BSM.
When the BSM and other organizations sponsor an event, get off because
we all enjoy a good time. But when time comes to get serious and fulfill our
purposes at this university, check your priorities. Freedom and equality
should be at the top. We deserve no less.
In Unity Power Prevails,
William J. Bynum, Jr.
BSM Chairperson, 1979-1980
By THERESA WILLIAMS
Co^tor
The Central Committee extends a cor
dial welcome to all new students and retur
ning upperclassmen. Following is a listing
of present committee members and their
duties.
The Chairperson, William Bynum is the
official spokesman of the BSM and
presides over all General Body and Cen
tral Committee meetings.
The Vice-Chairperson, Jesse Cureton, is
the chairman of the social committee and
carries out the chairman’s duties in his
absence.
The Minister of Information, John Slade,
is responsible for posting bulletins concer
ning Black activities and handling all com
munications, newsletters, and special
notices.
The secretary, Greg Cranford, main
tains records, files, and minutes of
General Body and Central Committee
meetings.
The Treasurer, Rochelle Tucker, main
tains financial records and collects and
allocates funds.
The On-Campus Coordinator, Shavette
Satterwhite, handles all on campus affairs
concerning Blacks and serves at a BSM
link to the university.
The Representatives are to know and
represent interest of their said group or
area. They are James: Mike McIntosh,
and Tyron Avent; Morrison: Kathryn
Pointer II; Ehringhaus: Sharon Marshall
and Retta Brown; North Campus, Paulina
McNeill: Craige; Fred Colson; off-
campus: Chris McCauley, and Graduate
Diano WsitprQ
The BLACK INK co-editors Theresa
Williams and James Alexander direct and
activities of the BLACK INK newspaper
staff.
The Cultural Coordinator, Sheila Dye,
chairs the Cultural Committee which plans
and organizes BSM sponsored cultural ac
tivities.
The Parliamentarian, James Home, is
the chairman of the constitutional commit
tee whose duties are to upkeep the BSM
Constitution and advice on any constitu
tional questions.
The Upendo Board Chairman, Kurt Gar
rett, schedules all activities to be held in
Upendo and is responsible for its security.
Central committee meetings are held on
Sunday evenings in Upendo Lounge and
are open to the general populace. General
Body meetings are publicized by posters
and in the Black Ink and Daily Tar Heel.
Students receive honors
By THERESA WILLIAMS
Editor
An impressive number of Black students
on campus were inducted into honor
societies, selected to fill offices, and
presented with various awards during the
spring semester.
Five Black students were inducted into
the Order of the Old Well, an honorary
organization selecting members on the
basis of activity and services to the UNC-
CH community. Those inducted were:
Charles Allen, Pamela Dockery, Allen
Johnson, Greg Pennington, and Karen
Stevenson.
Two Black ladies were inducted into the
Order of the Valkyries, which honors
ladies who have demonstrated excellence
in scholarship, innovative service to the
campus community, and outstanding
character. Pamela Dockery and Stephanie
Crawford were inducted.
Two Black freshmen were selected to
participate in the North Carolina Fellows
program which stresses leadership and
character. John Goodwin and Donna
Whitaker were chosen to work with the
four year program. Other Black par
ticipants include Charlie Allen, Maria
Curry and George Friday.
Roz Fuse was selected by the staff of
Black Ink as Student of the Year, at their
banquet held in March. Other students
receiving awards for service to Black Ink
were: James Alexander, Edna Brown,
Linda Brown, Teresa Bums, Keith Bease-
ly, Greg Clay, Deweese Gilyard, Sharoyn
Marshall, Jerome Moore, Delphine Pitt
man, William Reader, Beverly Shepherd,
Karen Smith, Donna Whitaker, and
Theresa Williams. Dudley Bradley and
Karen Stevenson were selected the Black
Athletes of the Year.
Terry Pittman was selected to perform
on the varsity cheerleading squad for next
year.
Karen Leshe Stevenson, a 1979 graduate,
received the Jim Tatum Memorial Award
for the second consecutive year. This
award was established in 1959 to give
recognition to the athlete who has per
formed with distinction in his or her sport,
and who also has contributed to the
University community through construc
tive participation in extracurricular ac
tivities.
In addition, (Ms.) Stevenson received
the Irene F. Lee Award. This award is
given annually to the woman of the
graduating class who, in the judgment of a
committee of faculty and students, is the
most outstanding in leadersliip, character
and scholarship. The late Irene F. Lee,
who served as hostess and counselor in
Cornelia Phillips Spencer Hall from 1925 to
1946, established this award in 1955.
The Algemon Sydney Sullivan awards
were won by Thomas Bolton Mayo III and
Karol Virginia Mason. Established in 1928,
this award is given annually to one man
and one woman of the graduating class
who, in the judgment of a committee of
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