1978_04 The Daily Collegian April 1978

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Discrimination?
Minorities will feel the Impact of tbe U.S. Supreme Court decision o_ tbe Allan Bakke case In June, regardless of the outcome.
Ba-ko, a 33-year-old student,. charged the University of California
Davis (UCD) Medical Schoo" vlth reversed discrimination. Should
the higher court uphold California's Supreme Court decision, that
Bakke was discriminated agslnst, the seats set aside for "economically disadvantaged students," may be taken back. Should
the court - verse the decision, there still remains the constl-
rutlonaUty of quota systems.
In the .': -t part x' the dllemna, we would like to point out some
discrepancies In Bakie's case.
Baklre claims one of UCD's 16 reserved seats, should have been
his. However, his 1973 scores reveal at least 35 people who would
have been considered before him. He had a score of 468 along
with 20 other students, while 15 students had scores of 469.
Secondly, an age factor ls Important In medical school, as Bakke
was informed by the Dean of Student Affairs. The Dean said the
major-Treason for this was that an older applicant, If he was to
be iferiously considered for one of the limited number of places
In the entering class, had to be unusually qualified.
Finally, Bakke was rejected by 11 medical schools, Including
the University of Minnesota, his alma mater. Could It be that
the man is simply not qualified--1
On the second part of the dllemna Is the Issue of the quota sys-
The Bakke case has brought to light a very sensitive topic:
Must  Whites  continue  to pay for the  wrongs of their ancestors''
W-i conclude that though slavery does not exist In the form of
chains and whips, it does exist.
Minorities are chained to their struggle of equality, and until
that  battle   Is   won,   they  will   he  enslaved by the injustices of the
Some of those injustices include housing, employment, and
education. And. In an attempt to remedy these Injustices wis
founded the quota svstem.
-.linoritiivs do not demand they be placed in a job they are unqualified for. But many people have tne negative Idea that that
Is what the quota system does.
Tie quota system Is designed to establish a racial balance of
qualified personnel in a respective position. It Is designed to
establish a racial balance In educational opportunities ^o that
economically disadvantaged people w.'.l be qualified for their career
goal.
A growing number of people do not understand that it Is not a
debt that must be paid, but a wrong that should be set to right.
These people are filing suits and looking at the quota system
'- i new light - a light that can set the struggle for equality a
(1-at step backwards.
Comment
King's Dream Remains Unfounded
BY DWIGHT KING
I often wonder what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Impression would be as It pertains to
the Black man's position In
American society today. Surely
he would be upset by tbe dismal facts: unemployment among
Blacks is currently hovering
around a dismal 35%-40%; we
are still the last hired and the
first fired;-and the housing situation continues in a state of
turmoil.
I'm not at all sure 1 would
want a man, who gave all he
had to correct these injustices, to
return some 10 years later and
discover practically nothing has
changed.
Sure, there are Blacks who
have  managed to achieve posl-
who have good jobs, nice homes
and other possessions. But, the
truth is, for the majority of
Blacks, dreams
participant tor
lea is coated by layers of discrimination. Blacks are screaming for opportunities to be recognized, but all of their cries eventually fall upon deaf ears.
It's a frustrating situation that
accounts for many of our problems today. Heads are constantly bashed against society's
brick wall. A wall designed to
keep us In a constant state of
confusion; a wall that causes us
to murder each other, that makes
us slaves to narcotics; a wall
that attempts to subject us to
discreet forms of slavery.
And the question ls what can
we do to resolve this demoralizing crisis? The answer is,
as It was 200 years ago and will
continue to be: Blacks must
unite In an attempt to act as one.
Without unity we cannot hope to
achieve economic and political
freedom.
As long as some of us continue
to set our priorities in different
directions we will remain In the
dark. We are like a chain and
a chain can only be as strong
as it's weakest link.
Differences amongst-us arise
because of petty selfishness and
our unwillingness to work toward
a common goal that will do the
most good for the greater number of people. This, Is our weak
link.     Our only remedy  Is  to
a high price for human
It's a debt that should be paid
in full. We crwe It to them not
to be overly discouraged at the
trends of events that continually
Wem
all a
) that oi
I feel very strongly that we
can rise to the challenge. It's
going to be a tough accomplishment because those who contlnu-
ally attempt to keep us down will
work just as diligently to disband any attempt at productive
unification. But all things are
possible for those who believe.
I pray we sincerely believe re
shall overcome and subsequently
go about the business of doing
It. I hope we can pick up the
scattered pieces spread because
of 200 years of deprivation, put
them together into a cohesive
framework, and use it as a vehicle
to manifest Dr. Martin Luther
; dream, that we may soi
day be able tc
,'Free
Blacks Still Are Asking 'How Long?'
BY KATHLEEN F. JACKSON
cans) a. ■ moving toward the right
socially and politically. It's true,
It says so In the November '77
issue of "Newsweek." And ,<ou
know respectable, nationally distributed magazines Uke that
don't lie.
It's not just the older White
Americans who are reeling In
their liberalism. It's the young
college educated Whites *ho are
abandoning the civil rights and
social justice rhetoric of the
60's.
These conservative Americans
are about the dally business of
getting an education, and making
money and right-on for the system. They could care less about
the problems of Blacks.
Consequently, they are turning
a deaf ear to the cries for
equal opportunity and they are
sending their own Impassioned
objections to affirmative action,
int/tT.'tion, the war on urban
poverty and all those other
"fads,"
sick
special treatment. They've reverted tp the old "bootstrap
theory," and If you haven't got
any bootstraps, well too bad.
They are screaming, and perhaps rightly so, "how long?"
Meaning of course how long will
they have to pay for the In-
suffered at
I of B
rum around they're being passed
07er so some Black person can
be given a Job pf a slot in a
university (remember Bakke).
Poor White folks.
I can understand their Indignation. I'm hip to the Implications     behind  "how  long?"
of their   early ancestors,
grandfathers, and fathers.
American's emerging conser--
vatlves are upset because they
have to support "lazy" Blacks
on welfare and everytlme they
Profile
Benjamin Banneker
The first Black American to accurately predict a solar eclipse, Benjamin Banneker, contributed much to the wealth of America with his astronomical and mathematical skills.
Banneker, born In 1731 In Baltimore, Md., attended a private
school wlien he was of school age. He developed a keen Interest
In mathematics and science which was demonstrated w'.ien he
made a clock of wooden materials.
The talents of Banneker were further displayed in 1790'when
he predicted a solar eclipse and In 1791 when be puMlsbed the;
"Black Poor Richard," almanacs.
In 1792 President George Washington appointed Banneker to
a   special   commission      formed   to lay out, the nation's capital.
Banneker defined the boundaries and designed ^treet layouts.
In addition to his talents, Banneker is also known for his concern of mankind. In 1793 he denounced slavery, petitioning state
and federal governments, with other'Blacks, to butlaw slavery
and embark on a program of general emancipation.  \
Benjamin Banneker, "an Ethiopian whose abllltieVas. surveyor
and astronomer already proved tbat a race of men w2re)vold of
mental endowment was without foundation," as printed by a Baltimore weekly, was a true Black pioneer, opening educational doors
many thought to be beyaid the capacity of Blacks.
probably    Invented    those two
My slave ancestors,screamed
when they were sold down the
river, separated from their children, raped by White masters
and forced to give 200 years
of free labor.
When the Kn Kluz Klan burned
crosses on front lawns and
lynching was Just a "good old
southern past-time,' as was their
equally enjoyable mental and
physical castration of Black men,
my grandparents cried out those
same words.   When police dogs
and fire hoses were turned on
peaceful demonstrators and a
church was as good as any"
place to burder Black children,
my parents still remembered
those same words.
So you see, you don't have to
convince me. I'm aware of your
anger and frustration when yoo
ask, "how long?" But I'd like
to ask you new conservatives,
are you really paying for tne
"mistakes of your ancestors?''
Can you really believe that today "everything ls okay, an-
we're all equal and racism Is
dead In America, thank God?"
Sorry kids, but things have not
worked out that way. I have a
feeling it will be a long time before your "howlong," ls answered. Remember, Blacks asked
the question first and we haven't
received a satisfactory answer yet.
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Carley Strives for Best Year;
Faces Fan's Expectations
BY DONNA M.' EVANS
Maintaining an image is a pressure Mark Car-
ley, Cal_fcr__t State University Fresno's (CSUFs)
track athlete understands, but doesn't necessarily Uke.
"I'm supposed to take off where last year's
star left, and bring the team through," he said.
"But I'm not last year's star - Tm not as good
is him in the 440, and we have about the same
speed In tbe 200-meters."
One reason people expect so much from him
is because of his accomplishments, said Carley.
Last season he reached the NCAA championship meet In Champaign, D,, (-.paired the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA)200-meter
title for his record best of 13.9, and was the
college division UO-meter high hurdler at the
Vetf Coast Relavs. Carlev was also anchor
leg of CSUF's 400-meter relay scjaad which timed
i0,6 at the Relays.
While at Sacramento City College, Carley was
selected "Most Valuable Player," twice. Additionally, Carley was a valuable asset to his
Ugh school team, Luther Burbank, In Sacramento.
Carley  said  he can handle the pressure, In   '
fact he said he works best under pressure.   He
said  It's  the people forgetting who be is that
upsets him, though he appreciates their support
'I can handle pressure. lfs Just when people
expect me to be like someone else, thafs what
I don't Uke," he sail
Carley also competes In the 100-meters, and
the mile. He said he hopes to do wll In all
because It will be the
'he sport takes Ekill, guts nn<i ,a little luc>
last year tbat he can prove he can run.
Doing well In PCAA competition is Carleys
ultimate goal for track this season
"Last year at the PCAA championships I got
psyched," he said.    "This year I'll be rady "
Carley said his mental attitude has a lot to
do with his performance.
"You have to prepare before the meet and tei:
yourself what you're going to do," he aald. "You
8551** t0beln Sbape' P^lcaUy, and stay in
taa.S.S'Ji,!!? to stepe' CarIe'' said heha-
to do w_»t he hates most, practice. '
Fm doing wrong, and to stay k_ shape," he said.
The- only problem ls, I Uke to be sort of forced to practice."
Carley said he has -had Utile chance to practice because of the weather.
I've only had two good work-outs, and after
those  1 did pretty  good time-wise," be said.
The key to his performance Is knowing why
be runs, said Carley.
"You have to have a goal or a reason for running," he said. "I started because my coach
told me I was built for it and because I liked,
running. But when I fell running the hurdles,
I wasn't so sure."
Carley said his coach told him aU good hurdlers fall, and the challenge to be good, kept him
In the sport,
"The sport takes, skill, guts and a Urtle luck,"
UJUUULIL--l_L_J
What is Your Opinion of Interracial Couples? ^
'I think It's fine.
I don't have any objections as
long as they know what they are
going to have to face."
to the ;„'0ple who's doing it. I
wouldn't have an lnter-raclal relationship."
photos by Lemuel Fleming
Harlon CaldweU - "PersonaUy,
Tm all for it. It depends on
the  person."
Harold Dennis - "I don't have
anything against it. My own
personal feeling Is that it is more
culturaUy and socially pre-
ferrable to stay in you own race."
MOM BELIEVES
IN THE FAMILY
She does not fit the stereotype of tbe housewife who watches
soap operas all day. She
"fere is' one that she enjoys
-tching in the afternoon, but if
3ere is something she has to
° for her family, she forgets
bout it     "
Through the woek, Mrs, Tatum
tf  she  spends  most of her
t-e shopping, cooking,cleaning,
Wing the laundry and working In
said she rarely goes any-
Just for the pleasure of
itraveling.   She only goes If she
'«-- help someone.
' My children always teU me
ret oat of the house," she
"But tbey don't under-
i  that ■ although It bothers
ti, It doesn't bother me.   I
l_*^£taylng ho_m_e."_
PAU Uses Old Structure as Building Block
The Pan-African Unlon(PAU)
has become an active entity on
Callfoniia State University's
(CSUF's) campus.
The first central committee,
formed at the beginning of the
school term, was a "flop," according to current committee
members. However tbey feel
tbe power structure Initiated at
that time was a good one, and
is now the building blo;k o'
PAU.
Lemuel Fleming, member of
the , PAU, said '.he Idea for the
organization structure was to
steer the PAU away from the
traditional hierarchy of president,, vice-president, etc In order to make the organization
more functional.
"This way members all have
equal voting power and people
can easily, voice their opinions,
have a share in leadership and
participate In the decision-making process," said Fleming.
BY LINDA GLAUDE
Tbe present spokesperson for
the group, Ittbari Zulu, said
PAU along with the Third World
Coalition, is establishing policies, and programs, and sponsoring speakers.
Speakers bring more recognition and strength to the Black
Studies Program, according to
Zulu.
Student participation is also a
concern  of  PAU's, said Zulu. .
"Organization could be more   .
functional   If  there   was   more
active   participation,"  be said.
"People are crisis oriented.
The only way to spark participation ls to set a crisis situation   before them,"  said Zulu.
Zulu also said the Black student body Isn't taking advantage
of the services the PAU provides, such as job opportunity
information, promoting of Black
organizations oj campus, and political andadmlnistrattveexperl-
Sbe echoed Zulu's belief that
the PAU's primary function ls
enhancing the Black studies program.
"By sponsoring speakers from
the community, we can keep in
touch with the world outside of
campus," said Koivogul, "Witn
this comes community realization of the role the Black programs play on this campus, and
tbe need to have a Black studies program established.
Simone Koivogul, also a PAU
member has good feelings about
the revision of the organization.
"Once we have'the backing
of the community, no one or nothing can undermlnd tbe Importance of the Black Studies programs, to the community and to
this campus," she said.
Koivogul also discussed Black
apathy which she attributes to
the Black students' limited knowledge of PAU's function.
"When people start realizing
PAU Isn't a social club, then
we can begin working' more seriously with the problems on campus and In the community," she.,
said. "The PAU was established
to unite all the Pan African students and form one voice. Once
we do away with the clique ideals,
we can get something significant
PAU, through Its accomplishments and activities, Is fast becoming a needed reality, said
Koivogul. Such activities include
Its speaker forums; some of
whom have been Joe Williams,
Les.Kimber, community Involvement, coalition activities, Involvement with the PAU Secretariate of North America and the
Pan Afrlkan Coaimualcative
Committee, Black History Week
and children's workshops.
PAU's upcomjng activities will
include Malcom X week and the
African Liberation Day celebrations May 19-20.