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Inspirational Lung Run: The second annual Inspiration
Lung Run will be Feb. 22 at the Dorn Veterans Hospital in Colur
bia. The event will include a one-mile fun run and a 5-K rac
Winners will receive awards. Registration fees through Feb. 14 a
$8 for one race and $12 for both races. Fees on race day are $"
and $14. The event will be sponsored by the Pulmonary and Crii
cal Care Division of the USC School of Medicine. Proceeds w
go toward lung diseases research and education. For more inform
tion, call 733-3113.
Soul Train Music Award Nominations: Natalie Cole i
ceived four Soul Train Music Award nominations for creative e
cellence in black music last week. Also nominated for four awar
were newcomers Boyz II Men and Jodeci. Cole's criticall
acclaimed album Unforgettable was nominated Thursday for b<
R&B-soul single and album, along with best jazz album and vide
Boyz II Men and Jodeci were each nominated as best new R<&
artists. Twelve awards in jazz, gospel, rap and R&B-soul will
presented March 10 in Los Angeles at the sixth annual presentati<
of the Soul Train Music Awards.
A Choreographers' Showcase: The Eboni Dance Thea
and Benedict College Dance Company will present a joint perfi
mance in celebration of Black History Month '92 at 8 p.m. Feb.
at the Township Auditorium. The performance "Put Your Heart
Your Arts" combines classical, ethnic and contemporary dan
forms. The pieces are set to original music and to classics frc
composers such as Scott Joplin and George Gershwin. The prodi
tion will feature the works of many choreographers, including S
san Anderson, director of the USC Dance Department. Tickets I
the program are available at the Township Auditorium Box Offii
For more information, call 771-6303.
Number of Burn Victims Rise During Winter: Tl
number of burn victims increases dramatically in South Carolii
during the winter months. Burns may be caused by flames, scal<
ing, chemicals, electricity, tar, hot grease, steam and other el<
ments. The extent of damage depends on the intensity of the he
from the burning element and the length of time the skin is in coi
tact with it. If a chemical burn is incurred, don't wait to determii
the degree or even to remove clothing. Immediately pour large vc
umes of water over the aiiected area, then go to the hospital. Son
precautions include avoiding storage of old newspapers and kee]
ing flammable liquids away from ovens and other hot elements.
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Black students need to unify and stay in school if they
author-educator Jawanza Kunjufu told the crowd gatheri
ing ceremonies of Black History Month.
aj Kunjufu has written 11 books about positive self-im;
n_ tion. His latest book, "Black Economics," advises
,e African-Americans to strive to save money and keep it
re in their community.
Here are some highlights from his Thursday presentati<
"Survival of the Black Race in the 21st Century":
jjj The major problems facing blacks in this country are
a_ drugs, crime, unemployment, education and teen pregnan
The major causes of these problems are low self-esteem,
of values, racism and oppression. The way to combat the:
is reading to gain more knowledge, attending afterawareness
programs for children and developing positive
Black students need to set goals for graduating q
e- evaluating their values. They need to take action to inci
x- nationwide 42 percent retention rate of black students i
ds puses. Students should begin to study more, study in gro
y. individual techniques, such as making up exams in antic
jSt lions professors may ask.
.0- More campus unity is needed among African-Americai
:B Values have changed dramatically from "we" to "I," frorr
be to "competition" and from "give" to "take."
an Kunjufu taken his message to natonwide audiences thr<
pearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Sally Jessy R
"Black Entertainment Television."
Black History Month activities continue Tuesday with
development workshop for minority students called "Whs
tre Don't Know WILL Hurt You." The workshop will be at
ar- in the Russell House ballroom.
14 On Sunday, "A Salute To Black Americans" will featu
in ist Kris Parker (KRS-One) at 7 p.m. at the Koger Center,
ce mission is $3 for students and $5 for the public. Tickets
>m are available at the Carolina Coliseum.
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