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0&' \'i'‘-'^'^ ..s.-c.O'V'i--'''. v.l.'^ ' -,■^0 a"! y)')- vfv'-* mee JME 68-NUMBER 10 '■.URHAM, NORTH CAROLINA —SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1990 TELEPHONE (919) 682-2913 PRICE:30 CENTS National Urban League Exec Says Passage of 1990 Civil Rights Essential I show host Arsenio Hall w ill receive the Sammy Davis Jr. id during the Soul Train Awards ceremony. Given for ordinary accomplishments in the entertainment industry, Hall |{ recognized for his efforts in the late-night talk show field. WASHINGTON, D.C. — John E. Jacob, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Urban League, testifying before a joint hearing of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights said, that passage of H.R. 4000, The Civil Rights Act of 1990, would remedy recent Supreme Court rulings that reduced civil rights protections offered by federal law against discrimination in the workplace. At the hearing, Jacob expressed his concern that attempts should not be made to dilute provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1990 that provide adequate relief to victims of discrimination. "It seems to me that when the judicial system finds someone is wronged, they should receive just compensation. And in those cases where the courts find gross, intentional violations of rights that warrant punitive damages, such punishment should be enforced", said Jacob. Citing Urban League and other research studies in his testimony that proves widespread bias in hiring, Raining, and inequitii.-s in earnings and employment rates, Jacob added that "a considerable portion of the gap between minorities and white workers can only be accounted for by various forms of discrimination". While praising the bill’s language to prevent workforce discrimination and effective anti Jurham City School’s Athletic Director Willie Bradshaw, right, congratulates Hillside High School coach Chet Mebane, left, with the PAC 6 championship trophy. Mehane was named PAC 6 Coach of the Year. Looking on is Rodney Rogers PAC Player of the Year. Rogers was named to the All-Tournament team and PAC Player of the Year. (Photo by Mayfield) discrimination enforcement practices, Jacob re-emphasized the importance of "restoring the status quo that existed before the Supreme Court’s regressive ruling (of 1989)." "America’s competitive position in this global economy will be severely damaged unless we do everything in our power to ensure that minorities have equal opportunities to play a productive role in our nation. Passage of H.R. 4(X)0 is an essential part of that national effort", Jacob said. R.J. Reynolds Will Contribute $4 Million to Winston-Salem State INSTON-SALEM — R.J. jlds Tobacco Co. announced (ay it will contribute $4 in to Winston-Salem State isily, to help establish the isily as a regional center of education and improve the i economic development mmities. imes W. Johnston, RJR’s man and chief executive s, made tlie announcement to ton 200 local business, civic tadcmic leaders at a luncheon le campus. He said that RJR’s marked a nearly 100-year ionship that began with Dr. in Green Atkins, founder of ilon-Salcm State University, Richard Joshua Reynolds, the [uny’s founder. n 1891, these two visionaries ltd paths when Dick Reynolds S5(X) out of his own pocket gave it to Dr. (Simon) Atkins Ws new school — Slater itcial Academy," Johnston "Eight years later, Reynolds him $5,000 more to start a •8 school here." mce then, the company has idcd grants for scholarships for achievers, faculty supplements curriculum development. In !, the company gave $1 million Wp build the university’s ness school building, the RJR Ir. eynolds Tobacco’s contribution : first major gift the University received toward its new eunial Campaign to raise $25 on in private donations toward 5 million total goal. Funds will nsed to establish WSSU as a •nal university by expanding facilities, strengthening lemic programming and ‘I'y, and offering greater 'larship opportunities, le RJR grant will be paid in idstallments, the last to be ein 1992. The first Installment ®,(XX) has already been given fc university to purchase lediately additional land around current campus for the 'ousion outlined in the tennial Campaign plan. $4 million you’ve given ■sion-Salem State puts us well to way to realizing a successful Centennial Campaign, and to realizing our full potential," said Cleon F. Thompson Jr., the university ’ s chancellor. In thanking Johnston, 'Thompson said, "You and your company have played a vital role in the history and development of this institution...Your gift today is by far the largest contribution this institution has ever received. It’s also among the largest corporate' gifts ever given to any public college or university.” Thompson added, "As I see it, we both want the same thing excellence. Whether we,re talking about products or about people. Without affordable, quality education, this nation simply won’t have the pool of qualified people to produce these products, goods or services." Noting that RJR’s gifts have not been truly altruistic, Johnston said that the his company employs 221 alumni of Winston-Salem State University and that the company looks to the school for future employees. "Like you (Winston-Salem Stale), we at R.J. Reynolds recognize that there are a lot of bright, talented young people in this community. And that our best high school graduates most often pursue their college educations in other cities and states," Johnston said. "We cannot afford to lose the talents of those young men and women to other areas of the country. And like you, we d selfishly like to keep them here," he said "Our future and that of other area businesses depends on it." C.D. Spangler Jr., president of The University of North Carolina system, could not attend because of a previous speaking engagement, but sent Johnston a letter he askef be read at tb - luncheon. "If 1 wCiO there, I would propose a toast to R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., great North Carolina institution that has been throughout its 'Te a stellar corporate citizen in our state. The name Reynolds, whether we speak of the family or the company, has long been synonymous with inspired and creative philanthropy," Spangler wrote Johnston. "'Various constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina have benefited over the years from the enlightened generosity of your company. But this gift to Winston- Salem State University, in your hometown, is ttuly extraordinary. As President of the University of North Carolina, I send my warmest thanks for this vote of confidence in the future of Winston-Salem Slate. "In time, you will see the difference you have made," Spangler wrote. "And I hope you will be dazzled." WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - After accepting a $4 million contribution from RJ. R® -lo' Tobacco Co. Monday, Dr. Cleon F. Thompson Jr., ct lor ot Winston-Salem State University, pret ted James 1 -}> i n, RJR’s chairman and chief executive officer, a red-a v'l ie .iniversity jacket and cap. Quipped Thompson, "If r i i; joing to give you a shirt off his back, the least you can do rs giv ;in? a jacket to cover himself." - RJR’s $4-milIion contrifojlion is the first major gift the University has received toward its new Centennial Campaign to raise $25 million in private donations toward a $55 million total goak I'unds will be used to establish WSSU as a regional university by expanding campus facilities, strengthening academic programming and faculty, ’ and offering greater scholarship opportunities. In 1% announcement of the contribution, Johnston notetl the nearly lOO-year relationship betvy^n RJR and the univeirsity, initiatedin 1891 when company founder Richgrd Joshua Reynolds gave a personal gift of $500 to Dj, .S'mon Green .Atkins to start the .school.
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