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The Massengala Administration does a little bit
for black students and expects them to be content
and grateful.
a poor recruitment program for black staff and
students, which, operates on bare necessities and
little money. -
an even poorer system of retention of blacks on
the UNL campus.
a $GC0 allocation to aid the emergency needs of
black students, in comparison to an enormous
budget to finance Ivy Day.
a Culture Center that is on the brink of being
condemned.
a disgraceful system of information that fails
to inform black students of future job opportunities.
a Panhellcnic and InterFratcrnity Council that
refuses to allow reputable black fraternities and
sororities to be chartered on the campus when it is
clear that the Greek system has been a major source
of strength,, emotional security, social enjoyment
and academic achievement.
an absence of black student assistants in the
"homes" (dormitories) of black students.
a lack of financial assistance which allows
black students to continue their education.
lack of recognition of the accomplishments of
black students (excluding the accomplishments of
black athletes).
So many more injustices exist on the UNL cam
pus. Now is the time to change. '
Some might look at my accomplishments and ask
what right or reason do I have to complain. Plenty
right and plenty reason.
I am a black woman, a student at UNL.
I can attest to the frustration of being the only
black student in the classroom and having to try
twice as hard just to be."
I have had only one black professor, who is no
longer at this university. '
I have taken a black literature class, which was
taught by a white teacher.
I have been in a class where the teacher has said
"nigger" without it being necessary.
I have cried and worried about classes, my living
conditions and my social life.
I have experienced the encouragement, kindness
UPCTri-Culture
Presents:
TRIBUTE TO EXCELLENCE
The annual UPCTri-Culture honors ceremony. RIBUTE
TO EXCELLENCE awards Chicano, Native American and
Black students for academic and organizational achieve
ments. Graduating seniors of the three cultures will also
receive special recognition at this festive occasion. There'll
be food, entertainment and fun at this year's TRIBUTE TO
EXCELLENCE. . '
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 7:00 pm. Holiday Inn, EStrTand
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1:00 in the Regency Suite at the City Union
Dance after the awards ceremony
and respect of only one professor in the School of
Journalism . . . which has a higher percentage of
black students than any other college within the
university.
I have been to the Culture Center almost weekly
for years and I have heard the utter disgust and
frustration of black students who don't want to go
there because of the peasant-like atmosphere.
I have been on the Culture Center Task Force and
seen the efforts cf bhctes, Chicanes and native
Americans rejected in order not to ruffle the feath
ers of alumni, regents and white Greeks.
I am a member of the largest black Greek organi
zation (male or female), Delta Sigma Thcta Sorority,
Inc., which is the victim of racist rules and regula
tions. Kacism that Panhellcnic and the InterFratcr
nity Council perpetuates by refusing to recognize
the fact that black Greeks are legitimate and neces
sary and have proven nationwide to be profitable to
both campus and community life. Two members of
the university staff (Gwendolyn Combs, director of
personnel, and Dolores Simpson-Kirkland, assistant
to the dean ofstudents) belong to Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc.; they have definitely made positive
contributions to the university.
I am a victim of white roommates who have never
seen blacks.
I have applied for student assistant positions and
been turned away because they said I was too young
and didn't have a hign enough grade point average
(although it did meet the 2.5 requirement).
I have been the recipient of little financial aid,
making it necessary for me to hold a job constantly.
I have coordinated Black Student Orientation
and seen the dwarf budget used to familiarize black
students with the university and the problems faced
by black students on a predominantly white campus.
I have been a victim of ignorance when it comes to
policies of the Career Placement Office.
I have been faced with the dilemma of not having
a job after graduation because I did not know and
no effort has been made to inform me of the oppor
tunities and the avenues.
I have the seen the accomplishments and talents
of black students and faculty go unrecognized. For
example, I received no letter of recognition or con
gratulations when I was crowned Miss Black UNL or
chosen first runner-up in the Miss Black B13 Eight
Pageant. The accomplishments of others (much
more noteworthy than mine) have been swept
under the rug also.
I have been denied interviews for homecoming
royalty despite my great involvement in university
activities, both black and white.
Yes, I have plenty right and plenty reason. I am my
brother's keeper. Some say I'm lucky. I am ... I have
been blessed, if you can call my experiences a
blessing. . , ...
I wrote this testimoney because now is the time.
Now is the time for me to speak ud.
Now is the time for your to listen, not just hear.
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