Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Page 26 text:

A Day For The Community Throughout the years Howard has been ample warrant to the need for unity of all Black people In the community and around the world. It is said that unification is a viable means for progressive change and is the strength of a people to develop a oneness of self and community. With this in mind, the new administration of the Howard University Student Association continued tradition and sponsored the 1982 Fifth Annual Community Day This year. Community Day was coordinated to bring about new political and unified awareness to the campus and the surrounding community. In which case it stands to reason that the theme for the 1982 Community Day was. One People. One Community The festive activity took place August 28th on main campus A number of guests consisting of students and various local and international organizations came out to sup port the cultural event. In order to make the exhibit of Black solidarity a success — the Student Association encouraged campus organizations to participate as well The Community Day agenda was compiled of a little of everything for everyone. Ranging from political addresses such as that of the keynote speaker Ian Jacobs a representative from Granadian Embassy and that of the International Affairs representative from the mayor s office. Accompanying the manifold of po- litical groups and speakers, there was also an array of talent showering the affair. The musical tune of the day also reflected the theme varying from Soul to Jazz. Reggae. Funk and African drums. Local artists as well as some of Howard University's finest — displayed extensive artistic talent The hard work and coordination to make the year's Community Day a success one can surely attest to. Howard Newell. H.U.S.A president stated that the concept behind Community Day is “an attempt to make the community aware that our campus is their campus, their neighborhoods, our neighborhoods; respecting one another and being aware that we are not just neighbors but rather partners in the battle against political exploitation and economic oppression. In essence, the true phenomena of the 1982 Community Day was the support and unity displayed by the various campus and area organizations and residents. This, in addition to the coalition of fraternal, sororal. civic, student, and political contributions — all demonstrated a desire for unity in the community. Community Day in effect is only a stepping stone of a concept that was originally conceived to promote better relations between Howard and Its surrounding community. Whether or not the Fifth Annual Community Day brought us closer to accomplishing this objective is difficult to determine. It was evident however, that on August 28. 1982, we were indeed: One People. One Community 22 Student Lite Community Doy provided an excellent nine and place (or old friend to be together

Page 25 text:

Saluie to Black Women 21

Page 27 text:

Kim Jordan Uiui linger ri tho group Cnmooflny ontorMinod iKp Community D.iy Audvnc Student Life 23