.liiiuuiiA 21. iw: Wonderboy! Aaaaaaagggghhh hell! Just when / thought I’d seen the last of that “money-hungry—let me drive your car—spending my money—take me to get my hair fixed—you got' sta have some money or I'm leaving you” ex-girlfriend of mine, she comes running back to me. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell y all. You see, I used to date this bite... girl. She was all right, but then she got on that IRS tip and started milk ing me for all of my revenue. Be cause of this and a few other minor altercations, I thought it would be best if I broke up with this girl. Anyway, I received a letter in the mail from the old girl the other day. As you can imagine, she was beggin' to get me back, and all that. She said she was gonna be in town and thought she might drop by. She ended the note saying she hoped I had changed my views and beliefs. Hmmm... I WONDER what in the world she could be talking about? Crawford Features HMMM ... Can Wonderboy Handle This Opposition? Wondergirl Says, "NOT!" Wondergirl! Wasn't that so typical of Won derboy? To my "ex”, I say attack the message, not the messenger. For the readers, allow me to truth fully explain the situation. Wonderboy and Wondergirl go way back. You know, to the days when relationships were solid, men held jobs, men were faithful, men told the truth... Oops, I guess I'm pushing it. An'/way... we used to be a team, but because he tried to front, he got thow'd. Now, we're opponents—kind of like good vs. evil. Anyway, I contacted him and congratulated him on his column. I also made a few suggestions of things he should include. The truth was one of them. That’s where I come in. I wonder what twist of fate caused Wonderboy to think he could get away with all that noise he’s been talking. See y’all. I’ve been chillin’ back at the crib waiting for the right time to drop a little science (among other things) on everyone who’s “chill” with Wonderboy. The time is right. So, ladies, especially, have no fear—because guess what—Won dergirl is here. It perplexes me why my beauti ful black brothers find the need to disrespect us sisters so. And for all of you u^ing to play like you don’t know what I’m talking about, allow me to explain. Scenario: Any number of black females walking by in ihc vicinity of any number of black males. Just for argument’s sake, let’s say that thereare fivegirls; all light-skinned with that Pert “wash and go” hair, and dressed to a‘T”. man, they are fine. I sure would like to get a piece of that.” “Word Yo.” “Yo-yo-yo-yo what’s up baby? Why don’ty’allcome on over here?” Let’s say the girls have had a bad day, and instead of jumping into the arms of these intellectuals, they just keep walking. “Oh—so it’s like that? You ain’t all that, #%&^*(a)!. I hate you think you look good...” Now let’s take a look at this. Obviously, the girls must be “all that”, or the fellas wouldn’t be yelling over to them. Second, maybe the girls don’t necessarily think they look good (yeah right...we’ll discuss that later), they may just not want to be bothered by someone who addresses them as “yobaby.” Guys—chill. Scenario; Any numberofbrown to dark-skinned females walking in the vicinity of any number of black males. Let’s say the females are of various anatomical dimensions. “Oh #& *$@!—here come some hoes.” Too many times have I heard brothers referring to sisters in this manner. “And boy—isshePHAT! Now that’s something I could get in to.” Suppose (heaven forbid) these girls also keep walking; then, it’s a different story. “No you didn’t. I just know you don’t think you look good. Don’t be trying to dis’ nobody looking like that #@S%&*#” Where in the world do guys like these gel off telling someone else they don’t look good, when they themselves look as though they have been severely beaten down with The Ugly Stick? This is just a couple of the sce narios I have in my collection to offer you. But, I think you get the point. Fellas, you’ll get MUCH more “play” if you—ohhh I don’t know— a) find some new lines b) try speaking correct English c) quit being so judgmental d) chill out e) all of the above 1 think you know the answer. And speaking of disresp when did the words ‘bitch d ‘ho’ become acceptable terms for referring to black women? 1 am not pleased with the fact that a growing number of blai;'- men think it’s OK to refer females (but especially us sister- as bitches or hoes. Most of ■ ■; girls on this campus were not rai> . to be either of the above, and 1, ) one, will not tolerate being labc i as such. Consequently, the sa- le fellas who say, “all women v’ either bitches or hoes” are read; beat somebody down if you ' them what their mother is. Oc 5 And speaking of gettin’ b> >' down..., was there not a tiPie r. history when it wasaBADthni^ hit a woman? 1 thought so. it seems that if you want to “kef; your woman in line,” you shou o give her an open-hand slap aero the mouth. I think not. Isay, next man (?) who tries that shoi. d get an open handcuff around the wrist. Brothers, you know that y are stronger than your girifric' acquaintance, or whatever. V point is that it is never necess;ir resort to violence. If worse com' to worst, you can always LEA or GET OUT. Please fellas violence. Anyway, one day might run up on a female who ■ also throw a good left hooV know a few who can. My brothers and sisters, v,e in this together. Please... keCp t. faiih. Wondergirl’s alter-ego is Vaier Fields, a sophomore from Raleh., Collective Love For Stone Remains Forever called semedo. This was the unique idea or gi ft that God gave to each of his children and this was not to be tampered with but discovered, recognized, and respected. Soul three was called the Great Se or Selido and was the values and choices made by the person. For example. Dr. Stone’s parents tell that she decided to be a teacher when she was a child. This was her decision to develop her Soul Three to be a teacher of Black Studies. Fourth Soul called Fa, or God, comes when Soul Three develops to such a degree that the gifts (or teaching) is from page 9 used to serve the group (race) rather than just the personal life. Soul three inspired by God is Fourth Soul. The collective love for Professor Stone is placed among our ancestors, who we will always honor and who also worked so deeply for their race. Our gathering continues her love. Our love continues. “In” love we remain united to our beloved African Fourth Soul Professor, Dr. Sonja Haynes Slone as we thank God for sending her to us. Crawford is director of the Sonja Haynes Stone BlackCulturalCenter PROJECT UPLIFT DA and Counselor Positions Available It's time for Project Uplift 1992! If you want to apply for either a dorm assistant or counselor position, please attend the interest meeting January 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Upendo Lounge (Upstairs at Chase Dining Hall). Applications will be available at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, applications wil^ also be available in 04 South Building and the Sonja H Stone Black Cultural Center. For more information, please call 04 South Building at 962-6962.

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