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The Campus Echo
No, I
The official student newspaper of North Carolina Central University
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September 16, 1983
NCCU students Clinton Mebane and Derek Moore take an active part in the
1983 “We Still Have a Dream” march in Washington on Aug. 27.
Congress fulfills a dream
Black College Day recognized
By The NCCU News Bureau
“History attests to the many achievements of
those who have excelled in the area of black
education. Unfortunately history also attests to
the struggles through which these individuals
and institutions have gone. Some have been
forced to succumb along the way, but the wills
of many prevailed and we can now, as the Na
tion’s legislative body, say to those who put
forth the supreme effort; ‘Yours is a dream
fulfiUed.’ ’’
Those were the words of the U.S. Represen
tative Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., of South
Carolina, in support of Senate Joint Resolution
85 on Aug. 4. The resolution designated Mon
day, Sept. 26, as National Historically Black
College Day.
Campbell and Rep. Harold Ford of Ten
nessee introduced the resolution designating the
day in the U.S. House of Representatives, while
the Senate Resolution was introduced by South
Carolina’s Sen. Strom Thurmond.
The two resolutions recognized a day which
has been observed by students at historically
black campuses for two years, and the students
who promoted this observation must be
counted among those who struggled just as we
count the founders of the nation’s 103
historically black institutions.
Campbell and Thurmond are the elected
representatives of a state with seven black in
stitutions: Allen University, Benedict College,
Calflin College, Clinton Junior College, Morris
College, South Carolina State College, and
Voorhees College. North Carolina has an even I
larger number: the five state-supported institu
tions (NCCU, North Carolina A&T State
University, Elizabeth City State University,
Fayetteville State, and Winston-Salem State)
and Barber-Scotia, Bennett, Livingstone Col
lege, Saint Augustine’s College, Johnson C.
Smith University, and Shaw University.
Students from all of the historically black
colleges in North Carolina will gather in
Raleigh Monday evening. Sept. 26, for a rally
at the Capital grounds. Speakers for the event
will be Ben Ruffin, special assistant to Gov.
James Hunt, and Dr. George Reid, president of
the North Carolina Association of Black
Educators. A candlelight processional will end
the Raleigh activities.
Before boarding buses for Raleigh, NCCU
students will gather for a mass rally on George
Street at the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
Statements by campus leaders will be presented.
There will be music by the band and gospel
singing. Other events are also planned.
The vice-president of the Student Govern
ment Association, William Barber, said, “This
year’s Black College Day celebrations will show
in a very conspicuous manner that we, as the
products of these predominantly black institu
tions, will utilize every bit of energy we have
academically, socially, and politically to
guarantee the continual survival of these in
stitutions that have fostered and continue to
foster the educatinal needs of our people.’’
Students rap
Independent ‘tour’
By Mark Anthony Andrew Adams
“Only a periodical of statewide circulation
can have the time and breadth of interest to
look at North Carolina unhurriedly, analytical
ly, with a critical but constructive eye, in an un
biased but candid spirit. The Independent will
be bringing you a North Carolina you will find
in no other publication,’’says Tom Wicker of
the New York Times.
This quote appears in the Sept. 2-15 issue of
the North Carolina Independent, but that’s not
all that appears in the issue. An article titled an
See ‘Tour,’ p.3
Group aids elderly
Eagles march
for Dream in
^83
By Ronnie Hopkins
For 40 N.C. Central University students and the Durham con
tingent, the 20th anniversary tribute to the 1963 “I Have a
Dream March” was “totally successful/’ according to the Rev.
Larry Hinton.
“What typified the Durham group the most was the spirit of
love shown by the students at NCCU,” he said. “They helped
with the elderly and handicapped people in the group and tended
to their every need.”
Student Government vice-president Billy Barber, who led the
student group, called it “the most incredible gathering of in
dividuals coming together for a common cause.”
The marchers endured high temperatures and shoulder-to-
shoulder crowds throughout the eight-hour protest for jobs,
peace and freedom.
Senior class president Artis Moore said, “I was tired and hot
....I wanted to quit, but I couldn’t. Dr. King did so much and
had so much patience. So I just pushed myself to go on.”
Five-hundred-fifty members of the Durham community at
tended the rally, but it was the eagles who led the group with
their singing and spirit.
When Corretta Scott King said, “Martin is also marching with
you today,” the words moved everyone. Her words had “an
unbelievable impact that I will never forget,” said Kenny Hines,
a junior from Brooklyn, N.Y.
The march ws not without problems, though, according to
Constance McQuillin. “I was upset at first because of the
homosexuals and other groups (protesting for their causes). I
thought the reason for the march would be lost. But everybody
was there for serious business and that made me feel good,” she
said.
Freshmen class president Elton Powell said, “I was inspired.
(The march) gave me a reassurance that people in this society are
still concerned about justice and equality for all people.”
The Durham contingent received a warm greeting from
everyone they came in contact with. Three students were named
the “Dream Team” by onlookers for their spirit and endurance.
“It made me feel so good to be able to share the unity and love
among the many people who were there and express the desire to
overcome oppression,” said Angela Langeley, a senior educa
tion major. “I was unable to attend in ‘63 but I thank God that I
know the hardships and troubles my people have overcome. I
am glad I was there in ’83.”
Bursar Office robbed;
suspect released on bail
By Gilbert Faison and Durham Morning Herald Reports
A black male, 5’10”, slender build, wearing a red shirt and
blue jeans entered the Bursar’s Office and while the cashier’s
back was turned, took $4,668.
Durham detectives W.T. Mayfield and A.E. Harris arrested
18-year-old Kevin Canion. He is neither a student or employee at
NCCU. Canion has been released on a $2,000 bond. A trial date
has not been set.
Police say the money has not been recovered.
Minutes after the theft, Jean Taylor,''assistant cashier, phoned
Security to report the robbery. Chief'^ohn Smith, head of
NCCU Security, arrived to question two witnesses whose names
cannot be revealed at this time.
One witness saw the suspect drop a large quantity of money.
Public safety officer T.W. Reams from Public Station No. 4
was called in to help with the investigation.
When asked what measures would be taken to protect the Bur
sar’s Office from future robberies. Smith replied, “I am plann
ing to make recommendations to the universerity administrators
to step up security measures in the Bursar’s Office.”