The News Argus November 1995 Page 2
Queyana Woods - Editor
DeVona McPhatter - News Editor
Keisha Butler - Entertainmektt Editor
William Horton, Jr. - Sports Editor
Dr.Valerie s. Saddler — Advisor
Black Men
Do we as Black women know how blessed we are to
have a strong Black male in our possession?
Well sometimes I’m not sure if we realize the
importance of this God-given creature. We, including
myself, are quick to judge him by making stereotypical
remarks , regarding his animal magnetism. In other
words, some of us call them “dogs,” at one time or
another. Guess what ladies? When we do this we are
only hurting ourselves. We are also making them
respond to the term. They have acquired more than a taste
for other dishes of all nationalities. Because of this,
many sisters are left lonely and dateless. We try to say, “
the reason I don’t have somebody is because all the good
men are dead, in jail, married or gay.” Can someone
please help me out, with a quick high-five? Well I know
better than that because I have used this as an excuse
myself. In actuality if we just allow them, our brothers,
to be themselves and not be judgmental then maybe that
right person for us will come into our lives. He will be
able to give that love that we secretly yet openly desire
and we will be much happier. Sisters not only do these
men possess strength, endurance, patience and
determination , they also possess forgiveness. They have
tlie strength of ten horses, and the endurance to bear the
trials of slaveiy vThh forgiveness. They have possessed
the patience of waiting for the Million Man March to
prove the determination of all these characteristics. As
Black women, let’s stand up and give them that
deserving ovation. HOORAY! HOORAY! I know a
black man is my-reason for being, along with my
Heavenly Father and I am grateful. I have never had the
desire to search beyond my race to find true happiness.
I truly know that my happiness lies in my race with a
strong Black male. But that’s another story!
Sisters, we must be kind to our black brothers. We
must encourage them when they are down; stop
nagging them; but most of all RESPECT THEM. On-
the-other- hand, brothers, heed the message and treat the
sisters the way you want to be treated.
- XtmberCy Co//ey
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ARGUS MAILBAG
At The Library
I enter with a determined look
about me. My muscles tensed as I
pulled at the wrong door and found
myself barred from entry until I can
figure out the pattern of working
entry ways here.
Finally inside, I walked past the
check out counter towards the
reference section.
I nodded in the direction of the
librarians at the check out desk.
"Good afternoon!" I smiled. She
smiled back, but I hardly noticed. I
was on a mission.
I headed directly to the
Progquest computer area. Drat!
Both terminals were busy! I'd have to
contend with the NewsBank, or go
bust. No, wait, I considered. There
are still BOOKS. "I’ll try that.
Maybe, just maybe there is
something written down on paper
about this!" It was a long shot, I was
thinking, but worth trying.
I cautiously approached the
COLUMNIST
Terry Britton
computer terminal in which the
computerized catalog of books
resided. It LOOKED like any other
terminal....maybe wouldn't be so
hard, after all. I pressed the "K" key
for a keyboard search. Then, I
pondered for a moment what
keyboards might this share in
common with the other computer
resources I'd used in the past. I tried
one. The screen went blank for just a
moment, then...nothing. It came up
empty! I couldn't
believe it, but
somehow retained
my composure long
enough to realize 1
needed help. I
looked around the
library floor, and
there behind the computer terminals
was a desk with the words.
"Reference Desk" emblazoned over
it in huge letters. A human sat there,
and she actually saved the day. Just
amazing!
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Marcus Manuel - Office Manager
Monica Alexander - Advertising Manager
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December 2 & 3,1995
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