A Letter To The
Black
Community
To The Editors of the Black Ink:
I am writing this letter in response to all of the complaints
thatl have been hearing from blacks in the past several weeks.
Since blacks feel that they are not covered fairly in the DTH,
and therefore probably do not read it anyway, I chose your
newspaper as a medium through which I might express my
feelings and have them reach all of the blacks bn campus.
Blacks are entirely too sensitive about their race; every
incident that happens on this campus that in the slightest way
offends them is attributed to a racist act by a racist community.
If Blacks feel uncomfortable at this university or in a given
community, then they should go to a university or a commu
nity in which they do feel comfortable. There are many
reputable institutions in this state and nation that are for
blacks. These may serve as buffers to an otherwise uncomfort
able college experience that blacks definitely do not belong
m.
The editors and staff of the DTH are not racists, they cover
campus issues as best as they can and sometimes they make
mistakes. They do not single out blacks to be the target of their
mistakes based on racism. It is commendable that you as black
students are trying to voice your own concerns and ideas here
amongst the pages of the Black Ink.
Julia Balk is not a racist. She did not sit down and attempt
to create a work of art that would stereotype blacks and put
them in a negative light. She merely sculpted what she saw—
a realistic interpretation of student life at UNC.
Blacks need to realize that when someone disagrees with
their point of view, it does not mean that they are racist. People
who do not want a Black Cultural Center are not racists. People
who do like the sculpture are not racists. People who make
mistakes regarding black culture are not racists. Blacks need
to stop being so hypersensitive and realize that not everyone
is out to oppress them.—Anonymous
Editors’ Note: We toanted to write an editorial discussing all of
the racial tension and ignorance permeating our campus.
However, we felt that this letter was a better indicator than
anything we cotdd possibly say ourselves.
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Black Ink
ncc of Freedom is I Tnderstanding"
Editors-in-Cbief
Erika F. Campbell, Akinwole N'Gai Wright
j Staff: Andrew Alexander, Debbie Baker, Chris L. Brown,
Terrence Garrison, Birshari C. Greene, Michelle Thoma
Contributors: Christopher
Bracey, Pete Corson, Daniel
Peddle, Harvey Reid, Joel Winful
Many thanks to all who made this issue
possible!!
Inside Black Ink
Cover Story
Playing The “Race” Game
Both Helms and Gantt make racial appeals to gain
votes as the race heats up in one of the hottest political
races in the country. --Pages 6&7
Current Events
African-American groups are concerned with coverage in
the Daily Tar Heel. -Page3
Reflections
The Black Panther's were a force beyond the under
standing of White America.
—Page 4
Commentary
Are You Gray, a Psuedo-Negro, an Oreo or Other?
-Page 5
Lighter Side
A kiss or a diss? An in-depth study at picking up members
of the opposite sex. —Page 10
Endsights
A message from an angry black man
—Page 11
Monday, November 5, 1990
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About the
Cover
Playing the
Race Game
Harvey Gantt and Jesse Helms
square off using racial backgmnd
as a battlefield
Cover Story Graphics By
Daniel Peddle