I am somebody: theme for coming week

I am somebody: theme for coming week

Black History Week on West Chester Campus

Article discusses the upcoming events for Black History Week and its importance for not only white students. but also create a positive environment for black students at West Chester. Events include seminars on race relations, choir performance, and talent show.

Quad Angles

West Chester University

February 9, 1971

Jacquelynne Conyers-Jordan

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am somebody: theme for coming week The Black Student Union of West Chester State College is sponsoring Black History Week now through February 11, the theme of which is "I Am Somebody." The purpose of Black History Week, according to Larry Dowdy, chairman of the event, is "not only to enhance the knowledge of the white students, but also to create a relevant atmosphere at W.C.S.C. for the black students." First Place Beginning the week, the West Chester State Gospel Choir presented a program Sunday night in Philips. The Choir, formed early in October by Pamela Theus, Vivian Fleming, and Beverly Perks, is directed by Barbara Ward. Since tying for first place in the NAACP talent show, the Choir has extended its repertoire to include six songs. They have had offers to appear in such places as Philadelphia and Lancaster.Dr. Edward W. Robinson, Jr. will lecture tonight at 8 p.m. in the lecture hall of Schmucker Science Center on "The Importance of Black History in the Future." Dr. Robinson, vice-president of the Providential Home Life Insurance Company, is the author of "The Black Rhapsody" and co-author of "The World of African and Afro-American History," published under the auspices of the Philadelphia Board of Education. He is also a prominent lecturer on African and Afro- American history at universities, colleges, public schools, and civic organizations. Tomorrow, two films, "African Heritage" and "Black Protest" will be shown in the Snack Bar at 7 p.m. Seminar On Thursday, at 7 p.m. in Philips Memorial Ballroom, there will be a seminar on "Black and White Relations at West Chester State College." Those attending will discuss various questions, among them: Is West Chester a "racist institution"? Is there a race problem here? Are the black students creating a problem at West Chester State? Can a black student survive at West Chester? and Is the Administration insensitive to the black problem? There is also a schedule of televised programs to be shown on channel two through Friday at 5 p.m. These programs deal with black history and the problems of blacks in the United States. Members of the Black Student Union who arranged this year's program are Valena Dixon, Vivian Fleming, Margaret Holloman, Linda Davis, Rhonda Benson, Julia Beasly, Ellen Walton, Janet Stevens, and Bernetta Robinson, all freshmen. Also, Pam Theus, Carolyn Tarver, Nate Gadsden, Maureen Johnson, sophomores. Television Program Scheule Tuesday: 11 a.m. Generational Changes and Conflicts 1 p.m. Black History Part 1