Miami Dade College North Campus - Falcon Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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DR. NATHAN WRIGHT ENLIGHTENED J FK Health Center was the place. lt was a dreary, rainy Thursday. Dr. Nathan Wright I r., holder of five college degrees, author, and civil rights leader was speaking. Dr. Wright stated that the American Black must be Empowered for fullfilmentn and that he must do it himself. Violence is not the answer he said. 'EA blackman doesn't have to fight, a Negro doesn't know howf' Self development is the need of Black Folk, this according to Dr. Wright, is ai road for Black Power. T his Bible was written by people with the powerf, Without power there is no life worth the namef' Negro has no power, Black can have, he believes. As he finished his speech, Dr. Wright was again accorded a standing ovation. He had presented a Black Power generally unheard of by most whites. A power where a man becomes fullfilled, dignified and equal. Hap Blrthda to Sal Perez-Piedra, our SGA President, surrounded by SGA officials as Mrs elen ndry looiis on. ja, .

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William Hillard, Assistant Director of Student Activities, works to bring Eric Burden and the Animals to campus. Turned on, tuned in and way out, Eric Burden and the Animals gave a mesmerizing performance Septem- ber 26, 1968 at the J.F.K. Health Center. Visual effects were as much a part of the show as their music. Sounds to bend the ears and sights to electrify the mind, the psychedelic music was done with masterful rendition by lead vocalist Eric Burden. Although a few of the devotees in the crowded gI.F.K. Health Center were a little disappointed with the new music of the Animals, they were Well received. M-DJ C STUDENTS GRUUVED WITH ERIC BURDEN and the ANIMALS Our Gurilla Stops Another Pretty Coed. The Animals have been setting trends in popular music for years. Their beginning style of Blues and Soul brought them early acclaim. The Animals have the distinction of being one of the few English groups invited to perform at the Apollo theater in New York City. Eric Burden and the Animals have the reputation of being one of the better live-performing groups in the country, they have left M-DJNC with their reputation intact if not enhanced. TQ fu:-11 H ..Tl.'lfLllJfIlu---,..a if - I

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MITCH RYDER ADDED TO ROCK ENJOYMENT Mitch Ryder is silouhetted in one intense moment. Mitch Ryder holds the distinction of being one of the few successful 'cblue eyed soul singers. Performing to a small audience at the J Health Center, Ryder proved himself to be a fine performer. He sang all of his national hits, including 'QSOCK IT TO BE, BABY which Was Without doubt his best received song. HSpiritfel1 backed Ryder, along with soloist John Romeo and Mitch Ryder's brother Mark. Adding atmosphere were four attractive ubirdsw from M-JDCN who danced 'frantically to the pulse of the beating music.