Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Farrakhan There are a lol of good people in ihe world, but they are good for nothing. These words of Minister Louis Farrakhan, former spokesman for the Nation of Islam, spun through the minds of a capacity crowd of students and interested outsiders. He spoke of coming to Howard at a difficult time in history — a time of apathy, self-centeredness, lack of black leaders, and weak organi ations. He informed his audience that the time was in for saving the black woman and killing her man, for anytime the dominant role of a race can be destroyed, there is no independent future for those who remain. In order to pull ourselves up and become self-sufficient, we must become masters of African history and all branches of science. In closing, his wish was to see an integrated black man, for the whole equals the sums of its parts. Belong to one another. Above: With a calm yet powerful voire. Minuter Farrakhan totally captivated hit audience with hit grace and elegance, but mott of all, with hit knowledge Top left: In a moment of humor, Minitler Farrakhan aroutet Ihe crowd with hit interpretation nl man wnman relalionthipt. Bottom Left: Minister Farrakhan expressing hit view of the knowledge that society hat given to the black race. The tragedy liet in the lack of capacity to ute it. In other words, we have become functional illiterates. 22

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Betide Ihe regular boogie lha« student are accustomed to, Community Day offered an opportunity to esplore other form of music. It is very seldom that a community can come together and try to function as a whole. Nevertheless, the Office of Cultural Affairs of the Howard University Student Association in conjunction with the Undergraduate Student Assembly attemped to do so. Community Day: A Cultural Rejuvenation of the Minds, Hearts, and Spirits consisted of an array of music, folk singing, poetry recitals, inspirational speakers, and art exhibits dedicated to the purpose of promoting interaction not only among the Howard or D.C. community in general. It was an open invitation for people of all ages, colors, and backgrounds to interact without undue stress and project warmth toward a Howard that has too long been thought of as unresponsive to the needs of the community. 21

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 Careers Exploration Day Consisting of over one hundred twenty companies and sponsored by the Office of Career Planning and Placement, Careers Exploration Day offered students the opportunity to make inquiries directly to company representatives and also make those crucial contacts into the professional arena. 23