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The need to recognize achievements prompted the a lute to Black Women And they ask. who are we? On Sunday. November 23. in the Blackburn Center Ballroom, all present were able to soo who we were and what we represented For the 6th Annual Salute to Black Women, there were eight representatives honored, but only five were present. The list of honorees were as follows: Dr Edith Irby Jones. M.D.. Immediate-Past President of the National Medical Association. Mrs. Hilda H.M. Mason. D.C. Council member at Large. Ms. Toni Y. Luck. President of Amber Crain. Dr. Florctta D. McKenzie. Superintendent of D.C. Public Schools. Mrs. Patricia Russeli-McCloud. Esq.. President of Russell-McCloud and Associates. Ms. Fay Wattleton. President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Dr. Jacqueline C Hayward. Co-Anchor WUSA News, and Dr. Jayne C. Williams. Editor of the A.M.E. Review. Dr. Hayward. Ms Wattleton. and Dr. McKenzie were in absentia Introduced by a different officer of the Undergraduate Student Assembly, each honorue received a plaque engraved with acknowledgements and appreciation for being outstanding in her particular field. Said Erica Motley. UGSA Coordinator. The main objective was to bring us closer to the community by recognizing prominent Black women. It was also a way for students to show these women how much we appreciate them making a path for us to follow. The banquet was indeed a good way to show our gratitude, but a one day affair was limiting. So for the first time in its six year history, the salute was made into a conference which began on Saturday. Nov. 22. There were two panel discussions held; they were entitled Managing Porsonal Objectives: The Career vs The Family and The Final Step to Success-Giving Back. In the first discussion. which began at 2:00pm in the Blackburn Auditorium, the popular phrase Having it all. was frequently broached, as young collogc females wondered how they could manage a career and family simultaneously. In the second forum which began at 3:40 in the Auditorium, the prevention of gentrification. homelessness, and hunger were the broad topics which received opinions and suggestions from both the panel and the audience. This student-panel interaction bene-fitted all involved as varied viewpoints provided insight as to how to solve the problems that were addressed. This exchanging of ideas was. according to Motley, the reasoning behind expanding the Banquet into a conference. By expanding the weekend, the students were able to mix with the honorees. hear their views and make valuable contacts. The Banquet was still, however, the highlight of the weekend; and the keynote speaker. Mrs. Russell-McCloud. Esq., did not disappoint the audience as she used her acclaimed oratorical skills to oxcito and stimulate the audience. Her spoech reflected her committment to help Blacks organize. She is a member of the NAACP. the National Urban League, the National Bar Assoc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc; and in May of 1980. her speech If Not-You-Who? If Not Now-When? was entered into the Congressional Record of the United Stales. Devoid of her many accolades. McCloud was still a Black woman with an alarming question, which needed no answer: And they ask. who are we?” This was the thomoof hor introduction. She continually answered it with Black men and women who had achieved gains in society that whites took advantage of or did not acknowledge. She used her fellow panelists as examples of what a strong desire for Black unity, hard work and dedication could do. At literally five minute intervals, she received a standing ovation During her speech, she emphasized that the students were the backbone of our progress and existence. and “if you can get a C. then you can see your way clear to get an A. Never settle for less than the best and if everyone does his part, then everyone will know who wo are.” Television anchors. Presidents of corporations. Council members. Editors If nothing else, this weekend answered that question conclusively, leaving no doubts in the minds of the ignorant. Who arc we? ... Who are we. indeed by Mignon McLemore The keynote speaker. Patricia Kussell-McCloud. Esq., captivates the audience immediately by asking. And they ask. who arc wc? During her acceptance speech. Dr. Florelta McKenzie stresses the importance of studying hard and acquiring as much knowledge as possible to enhance one's chance in the work force. Dr. Edith Irby Jones informs the students of the importance of holding offices with power so effective changes can he made. 14 Salute to Black Women
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Men's blazer doubled as overcoats on •mall women like Whitney Ynung. The oversized sweaters paired with leans worn by Sherri White and Lisa Prcsha were common to both men and women. Aisha Karefa-Smart's choice of pale pink blouse and socks brought out the frminin-ity her androgynous slylr nf dressing concealed. Androgenous Fashion 13
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