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PAGE POUR THE NEWS ARGUS MAY, 1966 Civil Rights Leaders Visit Campus James Farmer, Ex-CORE Head, Talks About Negro History By Carol Thomas Mr. James Farmer, former di rector of the Congress of Racial Equality, made his first ap{>ear- ance at Winston-Salem State College on February 6, in Fries Audiorium. His speech, given at Vespers marked the beginning of the col lege’s Negro History Week Pro gram. “Negro History,” Farmer said, “is an attempt to make America live up to its aspirations; Negro history is American history.” He maintained that the Negro revolt is the main thrust in American life. It is a movement for equality and freedom. He said that democracy must ex pand to meet the equalities of the people, otherwise, it may be come stagnant like still water. Mr. Farmer pointed out that the techniques presently being used in the civil rights struggles are similar to those used in earlier revolutions, some of which were partially successful. Both the fight for trade unions and the struggle for woman suf frage involved masses of people in motion, he said. “We, as participants in this non-violent struggle for freedom, are also making history,” he said. “CORE, for example, was founded in 1942 by idealists, who studied and then practiced the methods of Ghandi.” “According to the long time freedom worker, the non-violent techniques have proved effective in several cases. The period in which the fight against the Nazis and emergence of African na tions occurred witnessed a growth of intense Negro feeling and Negro recognition of his own identity,” Mr. Farmer said. The former director of CORE stated that although the Negro revolt has several achievements, it is not complete. “The revolt has not changed the condition of those who need improvement the most — the poorest in the North and South,” he said. “There is a gap between the middle and the lower class es.” He urged the middle class to try to understand the lower class. In answering the question, “Why do students in the slum areas of Harlem drop out of school?” Mr. Farmer said that they have no hope, and that James Farmer (right) chats with Ai’thiir Gray and Dr. Kenneth poverty is self-perpetuating. R- Williams. “More and more,” he continu ed, “the poor are being heard and are participating in the war on poverty. They must free themselves, perhaps by establish ing agricultural co-ops and credit unions.” “We should protest in order to SOPHOMORE CLASS serve as a means of removing the white supremacy recognition of the Negro vote.” Mr_. Farmer stated that re- medial education as a massive ^he sophomore class enter- crash campaign can combat the tahied its class advisor, Mr. Wil- damage caused by segregation, liam Rice, with a dinner in the gam more elected we should not sell our votes.” he said. “We should judge can- officials but ' cannot give up freedom. East Wing of the Kennedy Din- arduous labor, and organizing; : the task, more vital now than . three years ago, is to make Featured speakers were Nor- didates according to then- per- America, America for all,” he ma Wright and Magdalene Me- formances or views. This should concluded. Dowell, both members of the ^ class. They encouraged "Excel- JOHN LEWIS OF SNCC SPEAKS TWICE By Carol Thomas After some controversy be cause of the speaker ban law, John Lewis, the 25-year-old chairman of the Student Non- Violent Coordinating Committee, appeared at Winston-Salem State College, to participate in the Ne gro History Week Celebration. Mr. Lewis made his first pub lic appearance Tuesday night, Feb. 8, in J. S. Hill Hall. He also spK>ke Wednesday morning at the regtilar chapel program. The Student Non-Violent Co ordinating Committee, better known as Snick, has become well known because of its opposition to American policy in Viet Nam and other government policies. Mr. Lewis said that Snick is not a communist inspired move ment but involves oppressed peo ple who want to be free. He feels that the whole civil rights movement is a struggle to de stroy a vicious and evil system before it destroys both the blacks and the whites, and that none of us can afford to be com placent in time of crisis. “As long as our brothers and sisters are not free, it is not enough for the rest of us to say we are free,” Mr. Lewis said. The federal government, he feels, must be forced to meet the basic needs of all the people; billions of dollars are spent on the space program and the Viet namese War when there should be a war on poverty on the homefront as well as in other parts of the world. “The North and South must be considered; basic issues must be raised if we don’t want to wit ness another Harlem and Watts,” he said. “We, the Negro people, have a Dr. Kenneth R. Williams, right to know why our brothers tical and economic structure as P^'^sident of the college, and ^Ir. must die in foreign lands for well as our social environment. brought remarks. Dr. Wil- democracy. We are the most visi- “We must struggle together was among a gi'oup of ble segment of the American and assure the rights of all peo- special guests of the class, in population and at the same time pie by building local indigenous Arthur Gray, president the most invisible; people really organizations, securing voters’ Student Council, and Al- don’t see us,” he added. registration and setting up com- Williams, president of the It is Mr. Lewis’s belief that munity centers!” he pointed out. freshman class, the civil rights struggle is long “Snick encourages students to Sophomores on program also overdue because there has been study the political union of their included Ruby Warren, treasur- little change among the masses city, county, and state.” He er, invocation; David Lewis, sec- and too many resources have stressed that a civil rights pro- ond vice president, purpose of gone to waste. The Civil Rights gi'am should not be aimed at one banquet; Mary Sessions, presen- Bill has had little meaning for people, but all people, for what tation of guests, and Diane Har- the North. good is civil rights without a per, parliamentarian, introduc- He recognizes, however, that civilization? tion of speakers, the need for legislation does not “War,” he said, “is obsolete as Joseph Askew, president of the necessarily concern civil rights, a means of solving conflicts be- class spoke briefly. Other class and that the civil rights move- tween nations; bombs, tear gas officers are Lawrence Starks, ment will not become institu- and other destruction may not first vice-president; Daisy Rog- tionalized because people in the destroy communism, words, ers, secretary; George Lipsey, slums will not listen to repre- ideas, and the minds of people.” chaplain, and Rita Alston and sentatives chosen by white peo- Mr. Lewis thinks that peoples Miss Sessions, reporters. pie. must decide whether to live in Mr. Lewis realizes that peace today or witness mass « 1 ■ i_| changes are needed in our poll- suicide tomorrow. ^tUClentS HeOT Songs By "Sing Out '66" An unscheduled feature on campus was music by the “Sing Out 66” group, organized last August at the Moral Rearma ment Camp on Mackinac Island, Mich. The groups sang works that were testimonials to patriotism and morality. Many of the songs on program were originals by the Colwell Brothers, Steve, Paul and Ralph, who played stringed instruments. They had such titles as “What Color Is God’s Skin,” “Up with the Peo ple,” “Which Way America to Go” and “Freedom Isn’t Free.” The young singers displayed what youth of the world can do when they are united for a m Summer School Campus Classes To Start June 13 Summer school will be some thing special at WSSC this year. Two visiting professors, two workshops, two special courses and the usual courses of studies for undergraduate degrees will be offered, it was announced by Dr. Lafayette A. Parker, dean of instruction and director of sum mer study. Visiting professors will be Dr. David Kennej', dean of the Grad uate School of Southern Illinois University, and Edward Reyn olds, an African now studying at Yale University for his Ph.D. de gree. Dr. Kenney will teach two po litical science courses, American Government (433) and state and local government (434). Mr. Reynolds, the first Negro grad uate of Wake Forest College with a Master’s degree from Ohio University, will teach his tory, Modern European (134), History of England (334), and Recent Histoi'y of U.S.A. (432). The two workshops will be in journalism (English 439) and al coholic studies (sociologj' 439). Luix Ovei'bea of the Winston- Salem Journal and Sentinel staff will teach journalism June 14- July 2. The class will publish a summer newspaper for the col lege. Marshall Abee of the Alcohol ism Program of Forsyth County, will teach the alcoholism work shop July 5-23. Students will learn how to conduct practical programs in this problem area. In addition to the workshops, two other courses will help in- service teachers. They are read ing instruction (Education 436) taught by Dr. C. B. Hauser and modern mathematics (Math 333) taught by Nathan Simms. Both courses will be taught June 13- July 22. Classes will be offered in the following fields; Art, business education, educa tion and psychology, English and language, health and physical education, mathematics, music, science, social science and nurs ing. Dean Parker asks that all per sons interested in studying dur ing the summer make applica tion for admission by June 1 if possible. Registration will tie held be tween 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon day, June 13. Classes will begin Tuesday, June 14. Summer school will last for nine weeks except for the special courses which will end July 22. Members of the regular faculty will teach summer studies in addition to the visiting profes sors. John Jjeavis talks, and coed Mary Jones smiles. Movie Schedule An all time great motion pic ture, “A Song to Remember,” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Sun day, May 22 in Fries Auditorium on campus. This film is part of the Great Films Series being featured at Winston-Salem State throughout the school year. All students are encouraged to at tend. worthy cause. It is the result of youth seeking to show the world “what peace and freedom really mean.” —Stella Johnson
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