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Perils
continued
(court records, voting record of politi
cians, etc.) It varies every day,” she says.
“You have sort of routine times, but not
routine schedules,” adds Ms. Knight.
The satisfaction that Ms. Knight derives
from writing a story that people can
benefit from is what keeps her going. “I
get the most personal satisfaction when I
work on a story that’s hard to get and I
know it will be well-received. It’s very
fulfilling when I finally see the story in
print,” she says.
Ms. Knight says that major newspapers
such as the Washington Post, New York
Times and L.A. Times are always looking
for people with the skills to become a good
writer. “I think there is a need for blacks
to be involved in the predomlinantly white
press,” she says. “We (blacks) have
discovered journalism at a late date and
that accounts for the underrepresentation
of blacks in the field,” she adds “there is a
great need for blacks in the news media.”
The News Argus asked Ms. Knight if she
felt that any tokenism is involved in the
hiring practices of newspapers. She
responded by saying, “There are blacks
that are as qualified or better qualified
than some white reporters. I can’t speak
for other papers,” she continued, “but if
you don’t have the skills you are going out
the door. At the Washington Post there is a
six month probationary period for all
reporters. If you develop during that time
you’re over the hump. After that all you
have to do is consistently produce,” she
says.
“I encourage interested young blacks to
explore the field of journalism,” says Ms.
Knight. “You’re not going to get rich by
being a journalist, but I think you will be
able to live comfortably if you’re good at
what you do.” Ms. Knight says that young
blacks need to start early to develop their
skills. “You should definately work for the
college newspaper,” she says. “When you
get some experience, then you should app
ly for internships. You have to apply very
early because there is a lot of competition
for internships.”
Newlywed Work
shop At Library
Consumer Credit Counseling Service in
conjunction with the Business and Science
Department of the Public Library is spon
soring a Premarital and Newlywed Finan
cial Workshop. It will be held Monday,
May 23, 7:00-9:(K) p.m. in the main branch
of the Forsyth County Public Library on
5th St.
Jodi Puckett, an agent with State Farm
Insurance will speak on insurance needed
when beginning a marriage. Anita
Kimber, with First Union National Bank
will offer information concerning joint ac
counts, credit, IRAs, and various topics
concerning banking. Also, Zorrest Pennell
with Consumer Credit Counseling Service
will speak on topics such as money
management, budgeting, goals, housing,
and credit.
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Pinning Ceremony
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The Pinning Ceremony for nursing and
medical technology graduates will be held,
Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. in the Kenneth
R. Williams Auditorium. Dr. Raymond
Dawson, vice president for academic af
fairs of UNC - General Administration,
will be the keynote speaker.
During the program, the new Nursing
Building will be dedicated. The ribbon-
cutting and tour of the building - to be nam
ed in honor of Dr. Francis L. Atkins, the
University’s fourth chief administrator,
will follow the Pinning Ceremony/Dedica
tion.
WSSU To
Honor Retirees
Five WSSU staff members will be
honored during the Annual Retirement
Banquet May 11. The program will be held
at 8 p.m. in the Kenney Dining Hall.
The guests of honor - Mrs. Daisy Belle
Ford, Mr. Arcenure Griffin, Mrs. Janie
Hosch, Mr. Samuel McFadden and Mr.
William Shipp, Jr. - will receive special
tributes and gifts of appreciation. Persons
who have served Uie state of North
Carohna for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
will also be honored at the banquet.
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