Black Man of the Universe

Black Man of the Universe

Letter to the Editor addressing the firing of Dr. Michael Kay

The letter responds to the controversy surrounding the firing of Dr. Michael Kay. Written by a student member of the university's NAACP, the letter calls for a continued effort in maintaining Black history on campus. The author speaks in support of Dr. Kay, for his sincere attempts to "rectify the great injustice which has been perpetrated against Black Culture in this nation".

Charlie Williams

The Quad

Special Collections, Francis Harvey Green Library, West Chester University

February 17, 1970

Kate Roseberry

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Black Man of the Universe To the Editor: In the latter portion of the previous decade, this nation found the initiation of a Black Renaissance which has attempted to find Black Uniqueness apart from the White Status Quo in which so many of us were a product of. Educational institutions, in compliance with this Awakening, immediately began curriculum integration of Black culture and awareness. West Chester state college has also attempted to give recognition of the Grand Legacy of Blackness. However, the most controversial issue facing this institution presently could also prove to be the most prodigious factor which could inhibit or possibly completely incapacitate the progress of Black studies here at West Chester. This letter is-not a contestation on our behalf to castigate the immorality of the admlnistra- Mve prejudices which have been exercised against Dr. Kay because of his political and ideological preferences; enough treatises have been constructed concerning this particular aspect of the controversy. The object of our most sincere plea is in the interest of the maintenance of qualitative Black History on this campus. Black History is an intense emotional experience; no other individual is as competent to convey such an experience as Dr. Kay. He understands the problem and the philosophy of the Black Man and why he thinks as he does. The history which Dr. Kay teaches is corrective History. The history which Dr. Kay teaches is Corrective because it gives the complete truth of the contributions of the Black Man of the Universe. The Administration has promulgated that even if Dr. Kay is discharged, Black History shall still maintain its relevance. However, it is our contention that no other professional could teach the course and maintain its present content quality. Di» Kay has also been very sincere in his attempt to rectify the great injustice which has been perpetrated against Black culture In this nation. This faculty member has taken special interest in every endeavor by the Black student Body to integrate Blackness into the general student body activity on campus. As far as general campus atmosphere is concerned, no other faculty member has done more to elevate West Chester state College's position from a speck of dust in the corridor of apathy. Charlie Williams W.C.S.C. NAACP