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Views And Feelings 2 THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Monday -2-V*. Aliffek It Is apparent tl pith of absurdity. I ie thing t( said, 'This new acting president it insane.* h *Whlte people are really fucking-up this time, so new about thatr He replied, 'Man, it Is i men as niggers, but when they start treating t Is really time for someone to call the docl no reason for great alarm. The behavior of blind, bullheaded, arrogant and vindictive white people leaves me shockless. I couldn't help Imagining the dialogue that took place between Or. Karl Falk and Or. Dale Burtner last Monday, going like this: FALK: Nigger, I want you out of town before sundown. BURTNER: Do you mean, Karl, that I will no longer be permitted to perform my duties as Dean of Arts and Sciences? FALK: That is precisely what 1 mean. And don't address me as Karl any longer. It Is Mr. Acting President Or. Karl Falk to you from now on. Maybe this will be a lesson to all those uppity if you promise me you'll remember your place, I'll find another position for.you on this campus. It isn't as menial as you deserve, but Ihe first time I hear that you arc working on some of those unearthly ideals for this co'lcqe, out vou go. BURTHER: You can't do this to me; haven't you ever heard of due FALK: Shut up, boy. The next thing you'll tic telling mc is that your kind arc entitled to fair treatment. That damn Ph.D. behind your name don't mean a thing as long as you keep thinking Ihe way you do. I still remember your willinoncss to work for progressive education; you even got yourself mixed up with them two misfits Robert Mezey and Marvin X. You also supported the Black and Brown editions of thc Kaily Collegian. You helped insliyate such programs as Ethnic Studies ami E.O.P. You're lucky I wan't president then. And if thai don't make you a nigger, nothing will. I am sure Mr. Walker will make a fine replacement for you. He is in step lo my kind of thinking. We hear thc same beat of thc drum. We'll m*e this college the way it was in the good old days. BURJNER; But Mr. Walker only has a M.A. and . . . FALK: Nigger, if you keep talking back, you won't have lo worry about being demoted. There are still plenty of trees on this campus and I haven't forgotten how handy they are lor dealing with your kind. It was a mistake to let you come out of thc field into Ihe house in Ihe lirst place. Thc next thing I know you'll have the rest of them niggers liclicving in this due process bullshit. We didn't set up this institution lo educate niggers, hut only to train them. Do you hear me? BURTNER: Yes. But FALK: No outs. And don't let me catch you talking to that big black nigger Keyes, either; it is his kind that thinks just l>ecause the chains are removed physically that they can go around thinking like white folks. I really don't know what has gotten into these niggers' heads lately and people like voutfon'l make it any better. Do vou have anything to say lor your- BUR.TNER: I would like to say that FALK: You belter cut it off there, l.ov. I had forgotten I'm lo have lunch with an ex-movie star in Sacramento. Be to work al 8 o'clock tomorrow. F5C ^™ETIC 55 i2 The Prepared Ones By Nathan C. Heard The shit (that's another tour- letter word, Phillip Walker - so Is punk) has hit the fan, and how very tragic 11 Is thai everyone was prepared (umbrellas, gas masks and all) except the people who claimed to be the MOST pre- The so-called prepared ones sat around In utter confusion, talking big and trying to out- BLACK each other; trying to it-AFRO each other. Brothers and I c skin I revoludon or keep Marvin X on campus we would have lt made. But, yoa see, that don't get It. Were we so blinded by the. powerless' eternal Illusion of power (last month's demonstrations tn support of Marvin X) that we couldn't see what was coming from those who speak soft and carry big sticks - and guns and planes and Legislators and the majority opinion? If we call men devils, beasts and pigs, why are we constantly surprised when they display Ihe character-! Istics of devils, beasts and nigs?! Let's keep asking ourselves this] question, perhaps lt is one way to keep our perspectives togeth-! er. Let's also cease yelling: I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD, wherr what we really mean Is: I Til BLACK, BUT I'M WITH THE CROWD. Men die for their nations and their pride while far too many of us cringe at the very thought c a head-whipping or a week In Jail cell where we must face thi task of living with ourselves, alone. A man's path has trail: to light to victory. To light a revolution for any purpose othei than victory, complete and full. I." sheer stupidity. Don't say you' ready for that final act when tt? Yet w refill n, LIQUORS VARIETY-DELICATESSEN-BEER | I 12f36 Fresno Street] Fresno, California ' Phone 233-1083 with a foolishness, that only serves to Impress fools. Fools seek diversion from tljy real Issues and don't give a good goddamn for your sacrifices. I think I Malcolm X, Martin L. King and Jesus would readily confirm this. We like to Ignore (then sacrifice) leaders so that we can Idolize and worship them after their death, while being secure and grateful as hell that we weren't the ones who had to die. What Is your Ufe worth without your freedom or your balls? What are YOU really worth? WHO are you? Good questions! How deep does your anger run? It ought to be enough to cover the bullshit with which you must live each day. It ought to be like salt and vinegar rubbed Into the gaping would that this society has Inflicted upon your soul. Are yoa only mildly angry at the way ibe whites are ready to tear up the campus because white Profs were demoted, but could barely garner a patronizing "sympathy" when Marvin X had Ms very livelihood arbitrarily snatched away from him? if your lnsldes aren't on fire with indignation, your own Impotence and the will to overcome — even with vengeance - then YOU ARE INSANE! '. Marvin X has written: If you can't be my friend for life, don't be my friend at all.' He wasn't talking to white people, he was talking to YOU! How will you respond to him? With empty words and token gestures? Why not help him meet his needs at least? Give a dance or a reading In the (Continued on Page 3, Col. 2) The Daily Collegian fSbUabM Marcus Pharmacy Corner California & Fig Avenues GEORGE R. MARCUS, JR. PHONE 268-8537 BUI Rlddlssprtts" Black Students Agree to Grid Game Boycott The Union of Black StudenU voted In Its last meaning to boycott all athletic games. Thla decision Trouble actually began years ago, but lt all came to a head last year. Fresno State's black athletes, being responsible students and not wanting to create a nasty Issue, called a meeting with the coachs to discuss complaints. This meeting was held and both sides aired their differences. Another meettngwas scheduled to work toward some real solution. Real solutions were never reached. In the next meeting, the coaches walked out before the meeting began and have since refused to participate In further meetings. Marvin X (Continued from Page 1) connection with Fresno State College without first complying with all the rules snd regulations pertaining to such employment. Including, but not limited to, those procedures governing the hiring of guest lecturers. Dr. Falk, after reportedly conferring Tilth legal advisors In the Chancellor's offices, has Interpreted this to mean that Marvin X Is prohibited from having any connection what- soever with the college. As one reliable source pat lt, Marvin X could not even be admitted to F.S.C. as a student under this Interpretation. Reliable sources have also reported that this cement-like Interpretation of tbe court's ruling came aa a mild shock to somo members of the minority faculty and staff who had looked upon the wording in tbe injunction as tbe college's way of offering an alternative to having Marvin on the reaular faculty. Guest lecturers are prohibited by law from having full responsibility (or a class which Is offered for credit. They may make appearances aa speakers, workshop leader, etc. but the name of a regualr faculty Thus, Ethnic Stu have Marvin continue speaker In the three classes which he has taught since the beginning of school while substituting the name of a regularly employed faculty member as official teacher of Use classes. This method would have Insured that all students registered In Marvin x 's classes would have bad the benefit of working with the talented poet and playwright. Friday's meeUng has effectively blocked this avenue to theVesoIntlon of the crisis. Directors of Ethnic Studies it the cl Literature and Black Liberation, Propaganda and the Black Nation, and Black Ritual Theatre, were personally designed by him and, as far as he knows, they are not Jiow, and have never been, taught reveals that while tbe faculty Is indeed strong InUteratlreand the "". """re Is no one whose professional background or school- 1 ng 1 ndlcated that they could handle the courses with sny degree of competency. Each of these faculty members also carries a full- teaching load: Members of Ethnic Studies *ouU not comment on what their response will be to this latest move on the part of the new administraUon. This year after careful con- elderaUon, the black athletes delcded to parUclpate In football. They agreed to act If they were confronted with overt racism. Before the season really began, one athlete discovered that hla scholarahip was cut. This soon grew to two, but satisfactory arrangements were made (not by the athletic department) and blacks played on. During the same period Oscar Robinson was promised a given amount of money which he needed to Uve on. He was only liven three-fourths of the promised amount and therefore left the team. When an effort was made to get turnback on the team, the head coach used language which could not be used In the presence of women. e to get Another effort Oscar back on time by the black athletes. They got together and decided to take action if Oscar was not returned to tbe team with his full scholarship. ' The bad mouth, head coach did not want Oscar oa the team, but he agreed to a team poll. The team voted to return Oscar, but the head coach vetoed, declaring that a lesson must be taught. Halfback Fred Parker quit tbe team and the other black athletes agreed to foUow. Tremendous amounts of pressure has been placed on the remaining three black athletes. Phony heroism player of the week, dinners, TV performances and not less than four lengthy articles In one weet of papera have been thrown upon Lloyd Madden for a performance unequal to previous preform- ancea for which be received no recognition. Carl Ray Harris was chosen 'hitter of the week'while on previous ouUngs consideration was less than adequate. The Union of Black students feels that It can no longer support a team which participates In acta of oppression agalnat black people. We urge all atudenta, professors, admlnlatrators and community rooters to stop sup- Monday, Nonember 10, 1969 THE DAILY CQLI&GIAN 3 Alpha Boosfers Lisf Activities Tbe Boosters are lead by Sam there is s woman.' This quote will be made true once more by the ADA Boosters who answered the call of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers to set the mood of jkSAsptrtt. The Boosters consist of 20 women who will be rooting tor tbe fra- Inter-fraternlty games will be held In various dues In the state. Preparations for such activities have been under1 way for tbe past months. Tbe Boosters have given a number of sucessful events, Including a card party, a natural and mini dance contest and several small get together 'gigs." Plans are under way for a semi- formal and askaUngparty.These events will supply funds for the •Black on Gold' dreas to be worn by the Boosters. CALENDAR November 14, Friday A © A Cocktail Party November 16, Sunday Janls Marie Parks, Happy I Birthday. Born I960 and Is now 19 years of fast-taking, I liaht weight, free-swlnyfng easy-l iking sister. November 19, Wednesday A O A Booster Meeting 9:00 p.m, Sam Germany's apartment Message From A Black Man Prepared Ones (ConUnued from Page 1) Collage Union and give him the proceeds. Have a good Ume tor a good cause. If we are to survive and thrive we win have to take care of each other; it's for certain no one else will. And that Is aa lt should be. We are under attack from almost every quarter: from those who do harm and those who stand by and watch the harm being. done. The black edition of the paper Is under attack and I believe that there are people in the new Administration who are going to Increase that attack. They will attack the paper's legitimacy even while theirs Is voted to nothingness. How will you respond? Get It together because the BY THE TEMPTATIONS Black songs have been used to record history, love, pains and struggles of black men and black women. Each song has a special message which may be beneficial to all mankind. Often whites are unable to benefit from these messages because they hsve segregated themselves from black people, the black community and black songs. We, the black students ot Fresno State College, think that the message In this song Is of such great Importance that we have joined together to make a special dedication to the followlngr Dr. Karl L. Falk, Dr. James A. Flkes, Phillip Walker, Frederic Ness, Ronald Reagan and Cecil Cole- Yes, my skin Is black. But that's no reason to hold me Back. I have one certain desire, Just like No matter how hard you try, you PS: Phillip Walker says be can't understand why I use four- letter words. Well, I can't understand racist attitudes or the Idea of superiority based on skin color. So yoa see, Mr. Walker, we all have our hangups, tn any event, I'm using good white, Anglo-Saxon words because I was educated In WHITE STUDIES Instead of BLACK STUDIES and there was no Marvin X to teach me that there were other ways than white-oriented ones In which to cogently communicate and vehemently express myself, etc., etc., etc., etc., and so on and so forth. Understand? For Instance, I don't quite understand why people who wanted to place guards around Baker Hall would have to use the excuse that three girls (white, of coarse) were raped by a man or men (black, of course). That's the rumor going around campus, is lt because someone doesn't like four-letter words so much that they figured the use of one (rape) and (fuck) would set off their c vaiive-raclst-puritan i since they know that the minds of this group boggles at the sight or sound of such accurate description? It Is not always up to one to understand, it's up to one to MAKE oneself understood. That Is all the jusUflcatlonlneed. Yes, your skin is White Does that make you Right? Why don't you think about Think about lt Think about lt Think about lt Think about it Think about lt Think about lt This is a message! A message to jail! Together we standi Divided we falll Black Is a Color just Uke White Tell me how can* Color determine Whether you're wrong or right? We all have our faults Yes we do! So look In the Mirror What do you see? A Nose And a Mouth just Uke Mel Your eyes axe open But yoa refuse to see. The Laws of Society were made for both You and Mel Because of my color 1 struck out to be Free! sticks and Stones may break my But In the End You're going to see my friend! No matter, bow hard you try you can't stop ma now! No matter how hard you try you 3 matter how hard you try you can't stop, me now! 3 matter how hard you try you Say lt Load] I'm Black and I'm Proud No matter bow hard you try you SayltLoudl I'm Black and I'm Proud! - No matt er how bard you try you Say lt Loud!! I'm Black and I'm Proud! No matter bow bard you try you cant atop me now! SayltLoudl! I'm Black aad I'm Proud! No matter bow.hard you try yoa AL KITAB SUDAN PUBLICATIONS 1S26 FRESNO SWEET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA */%e liloch. ISootoltote. AM 8-3916 J
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Title | 1969_11 The Daily Collegian November 1969 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1969 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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Title | November 10, 1969 Uhuru Pg 2-3 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1969 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | Views And Feelings 2 THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Monday -2-V*. Aliffek It Is apparent tl pith of absurdity. I ie thing t( said, 'This new acting president it insane.* h *Whlte people are really fucking-up this time, so new about thatr He replied, 'Man, it Is i men as niggers, but when they start treating t Is really time for someone to call the docl no reason for great alarm. The behavior of blind, bullheaded, arrogant and vindictive white people leaves me shockless. I couldn't help Imagining the dialogue that took place between Or. Karl Falk and Or. Dale Burtner last Monday, going like this: FALK: Nigger, I want you out of town before sundown. BURTNER: Do you mean, Karl, that I will no longer be permitted to perform my duties as Dean of Arts and Sciences? FALK: That is precisely what 1 mean. And don't address me as Karl any longer. It Is Mr. Acting President Or. Karl Falk to you from now on. Maybe this will be a lesson to all those uppity if you promise me you'll remember your place, I'll find another position for.you on this campus. It isn't as menial as you deserve, but Ihe first time I hear that you arc working on some of those unearthly ideals for this co'lcqe, out vou go. BURTHER: You can't do this to me; haven't you ever heard of due FALK: Shut up, boy. The next thing you'll tic telling mc is that your kind arc entitled to fair treatment. That damn Ph.D. behind your name don't mean a thing as long as you keep thinking Ihe way you do. I still remember your willinoncss to work for progressive education; you even got yourself mixed up with them two misfits Robert Mezey and Marvin X. You also supported the Black and Brown editions of thc Kaily Collegian. You helped insliyate such programs as Ethnic Studies ami E.O.P. You're lucky I wan't president then. And if thai don't make you a nigger, nothing will. I am sure Mr. Walker will make a fine replacement for you. He is in step lo my kind of thinking. We hear thc same beat of thc drum. We'll m*e this college the way it was in the good old days. BURJNER; But Mr. Walker only has a M.A. and . . . FALK: Nigger, if you keep talking back, you won't have lo worry about being demoted. There are still plenty of trees on this campus and I haven't forgotten how handy they are lor dealing with your kind. It was a mistake to let you come out of thc field into Ihe house in Ihe lirst place. Thc next thing I know you'll have the rest of them niggers liclicving in this due process bullshit. We didn't set up this institution lo educate niggers, hut only to train them. Do you hear me? BURTNER: Yes. But FALK: No outs. And don't let me catch you talking to that big black nigger Keyes, either; it is his kind that thinks just l>ecause the chains are removed physically that they can go around thinking like white folks. I really don't know what has gotten into these niggers' heads lately and people like voutfon'l make it any better. Do vou have anything to say lor your- BUR.TNER: I would like to say that FALK: You belter cut it off there, l.ov. I had forgotten I'm lo have lunch with an ex-movie star in Sacramento. Be to work al 8 o'clock tomorrow. F5C ^™ETIC 55 i2 The Prepared Ones By Nathan C. Heard The shit (that's another tour- letter word, Phillip Walker - so Is punk) has hit the fan, and how very tragic 11 Is thai everyone was prepared (umbrellas, gas masks and all) except the people who claimed to be the MOST pre- The so-called prepared ones sat around In utter confusion, talking big and trying to out- BLACK each other; trying to it-AFRO each other. Brothers and I c skin I revoludon or keep Marvin X on campus we would have lt made. But, yoa see, that don't get It. Were we so blinded by the. powerless' eternal Illusion of power (last month's demonstrations tn support of Marvin X) that we couldn't see what was coming from those who speak soft and carry big sticks - and guns and planes and Legislators and the majority opinion? If we call men devils, beasts and pigs, why are we constantly surprised when they display Ihe character-! Istics of devils, beasts and nigs?! Let's keep asking ourselves this] question, perhaps lt is one way to keep our perspectives togeth-! er. Let's also cease yelling: I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD, wherr what we really mean Is: I Til BLACK, BUT I'M WITH THE CROWD. Men die for their nations and their pride while far too many of us cringe at the very thought c a head-whipping or a week In Jail cell where we must face thi task of living with ourselves, alone. A man's path has trail: to light to victory. To light a revolution for any purpose othei than victory, complete and full. I." sheer stupidity. Don't say you' ready for that final act when tt? Yet w refill n, LIQUORS VARIETY-DELICATESSEN-BEER | I 12f36 Fresno Street] Fresno, California ' Phone 233-1083 with a foolishness, that only serves to Impress fools. Fools seek diversion from tljy real Issues and don't give a good goddamn for your sacrifices. I think I Malcolm X, Martin L. King and Jesus would readily confirm this. We like to Ignore (then sacrifice) leaders so that we can Idolize and worship them after their death, while being secure and grateful as hell that we weren't the ones who had to die. What Is your Ufe worth without your freedom or your balls? What are YOU really worth? WHO are you? Good questions! How deep does your anger run? It ought to be enough to cover the bullshit with which you must live each day. It ought to be like salt and vinegar rubbed Into the gaping would that this society has Inflicted upon your soul. Are yoa only mildly angry at the way ibe whites are ready to tear up the campus because white Profs were demoted, but could barely garner a patronizing "sympathy" when Marvin X had Ms very livelihood arbitrarily snatched away from him? if your lnsldes aren't on fire with indignation, your own Impotence and the will to overcome — even with vengeance - then YOU ARE INSANE! '. Marvin X has written: If you can't be my friend for life, don't be my friend at all.' He wasn't talking to white people, he was talking to YOU! How will you respond to him? With empty words and token gestures? Why not help him meet his needs at least? Give a dance or a reading In the (Continued on Page 3, Col. 2) The Daily Collegian fSbUabM Marcus Pharmacy Corner California & Fig Avenues GEORGE R. MARCUS, JR. PHONE 268-8537 BUI Rlddlssprtts" Black Students Agree to Grid Game Boycott The Union of Black StudenU voted In Its last meaning to boycott all athletic games. Thla decision Trouble actually began years ago, but lt all came to a head last year. Fresno State's black athletes, being responsible students and not wanting to create a nasty Issue, called a meeting with the coachs to discuss complaints. This meeting was held and both sides aired their differences. Another meettngwas scheduled to work toward some real solution. Real solutions were never reached. In the next meeting, the coaches walked out before the meeting began and have since refused to participate In further meetings. Marvin X (Continued from Page 1) connection with Fresno State College without first complying with all the rules snd regulations pertaining to such employment. Including, but not limited to, those procedures governing the hiring of guest lecturers. Dr. Falk, after reportedly conferring Tilth legal advisors In the Chancellor's offices, has Interpreted this to mean that Marvin X Is prohibited from having any connection what- soever with the college. As one reliable source pat lt, Marvin X could not even be admitted to F.S.C. as a student under this Interpretation. Reliable sources have also reported that this cement-like Interpretation of tbe court's ruling came aa a mild shock to somo members of the minority faculty and staff who had looked upon the wording in tbe injunction as tbe college's way of offering an alternative to having Marvin on the reaular faculty. Guest lecturers are prohibited by law from having full responsibility (or a class which Is offered for credit. They may make appearances aa speakers, workshop leader, etc. but the name of a regualr faculty Thus, Ethnic Stu have Marvin continue speaker In the three classes which he has taught since the beginning of school while substituting the name of a regularly employed faculty member as official teacher of Use classes. This method would have Insured that all students registered In Marvin x 's classes would have bad the benefit of working with the talented poet and playwright. Friday's meeUng has effectively blocked this avenue to theVesoIntlon of the crisis. Directors of Ethnic Studies it the cl Literature and Black Liberation, Propaganda and the Black Nation, and Black Ritual Theatre, were personally designed by him and, as far as he knows, they are not Jiow, and have never been, taught reveals that while tbe faculty Is indeed strong InUteratlreand the "". """re Is no one whose professional background or school- 1 ng 1 ndlcated that they could handle the courses with sny degree of competency. Each of these faculty members also carries a full- teaching load: Members of Ethnic Studies *ouU not comment on what their response will be to this latest move on the part of the new administraUon. This year after careful con- elderaUon, the black athletes delcded to parUclpate In football. They agreed to act If they were confronted with overt racism. Before the season really began, one athlete discovered that hla scholarahip was cut. This soon grew to two, but satisfactory arrangements were made (not by the athletic department) and blacks played on. During the same period Oscar Robinson was promised a given amount of money which he needed to Uve on. He was only liven three-fourths of the promised amount and therefore left the team. When an effort was made to get turnback on the team, the head coach used language which could not be used In the presence of women. e to get Another effort Oscar back on time by the black athletes. They got together and decided to take action if Oscar was not returned to tbe team with his full scholarship. ' The bad mouth, head coach did not want Oscar oa the team, but he agreed to a team poll. The team voted to return Oscar, but the head coach vetoed, declaring that a lesson must be taught. Halfback Fred Parker quit tbe team and the other black athletes agreed to foUow. Tremendous amounts of pressure has been placed on the remaining three black athletes. Phony heroism player of the week, dinners, TV performances and not less than four lengthy articles In one weet of papera have been thrown upon Lloyd Madden for a performance unequal to previous preform- ancea for which be received no recognition. Carl Ray Harris was chosen 'hitter of the week'while on previous ouUngs consideration was less than adequate. The Union of Black students feels that It can no longer support a team which participates In acta of oppression agalnat black people. We urge all atudenta, professors, admlnlatrators and community rooters to stop sup- Monday, Nonember 10, 1969 THE DAILY CQLI&GIAN 3 Alpha Boosfers Lisf Activities Tbe Boosters are lead by Sam there is s woman.' This quote will be made true once more by the ADA Boosters who answered the call of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers to set the mood of jkSAsptrtt. The Boosters consist of 20 women who will be rooting tor tbe fra- Inter-fraternlty games will be held In various dues In the state. Preparations for such activities have been under1 way for tbe past months. Tbe Boosters have given a number of sucessful events, Including a card party, a natural and mini dance contest and several small get together 'gigs." Plans are under way for a semi- formal and askaUngparty.These events will supply funds for the •Black on Gold' dreas to be worn by the Boosters. CALENDAR November 14, Friday A © A Cocktail Party November 16, Sunday Janls Marie Parks, Happy I Birthday. Born I960 and Is now 19 years of fast-taking, I liaht weight, free-swlnyfng easy-l iking sister. November 19, Wednesday A O A Booster Meeting 9:00 p.m, Sam Germany's apartment Message From A Black Man Prepared Ones (ConUnued from Page 1) Collage Union and give him the proceeds. Have a good Ume tor a good cause. If we are to survive and thrive we win have to take care of each other; it's for certain no one else will. And that Is aa lt should be. We are under attack from almost every quarter: from those who do harm and those who stand by and watch the harm being. done. The black edition of the paper Is under attack and I believe that there are people in the new Administration who are going to Increase that attack. They will attack the paper's legitimacy even while theirs Is voted to nothingness. How will you respond? Get It together because the BY THE TEMPTATIONS Black songs have been used to record history, love, pains and struggles of black men and black women. Each song has a special message which may be beneficial to all mankind. Often whites are unable to benefit from these messages because they hsve segregated themselves from black people, the black community and black songs. We, the black students ot Fresno State College, think that the message In this song Is of such great Importance that we have joined together to make a special dedication to the followlngr Dr. Karl L. Falk, Dr. James A. Flkes, Phillip Walker, Frederic Ness, Ronald Reagan and Cecil Cole- Yes, my skin Is black. But that's no reason to hold me Back. I have one certain desire, Just like No matter how hard you try, you PS: Phillip Walker says be can't understand why I use four- letter words. Well, I can't understand racist attitudes or the Idea of superiority based on skin color. So yoa see, Mr. Walker, we all have our hangups, tn any event, I'm using good white, Anglo-Saxon words because I was educated In WHITE STUDIES Instead of BLACK STUDIES and there was no Marvin X to teach me that there were other ways than white-oriented ones In which to cogently communicate and vehemently express myself, etc., etc., etc., etc., and so on and so forth. Understand? For Instance, I don't quite understand why people who wanted to place guards around Baker Hall would have to use the excuse that three girls (white, of coarse) were raped by a man or men (black, of course). That's the rumor going around campus, is lt because someone doesn't like four-letter words so much that they figured the use of one (rape) and (fuck) would set off their c vaiive-raclst-puritan i since they know that the minds of this group boggles at the sight or sound of such accurate description? It Is not always up to one to understand, it's up to one to MAKE oneself understood. That Is all the jusUflcatlonlneed. Yes, your skin is White Does that make you Right? Why don't you think about Think about lt Think about lt Think about lt Think about it Think about lt Think about lt This is a message! A message to jail! Together we standi Divided we falll Black Is a Color just Uke White Tell me how can* Color determine Whether you're wrong or right? We all have our faults Yes we do! So look In the Mirror What do you see? A Nose And a Mouth just Uke Mel Your eyes axe open But yoa refuse to see. The Laws of Society were made for both You and Mel Because of my color 1 struck out to be Free! sticks and Stones may break my But In the End You're going to see my friend! No matter, bow hard you try you can't stop ma now! No matter how hard you try you 3 matter how hard you try you can't stop, me now! 3 matter how hard you try you Say lt Load] I'm Black and I'm Proud No matter bow hard you try you SayltLoudl I'm Black and I'm Proud! - No matt er how bard you try you Say lt Loud!! I'm Black and I'm Proud! No matter bow bard you try you cant atop me now! SayltLoudl! I'm Black aad I'm Proud! No matter bow.hard you try yoa AL KITAB SUDAN PUBLICATIONS 1S26 FRESNO SWEET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA */%e liloch. ISootoltote. AM 8-3916 J |