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represents a smelting of
all cultures under one title It's fu
- American. Under this to get it
mentality, we will
concentrate on putting
African-American history into the
books instead of focusing on one
month to highlight a few wonderful
events, and then forget.
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only include African-American ]
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individual, regardless of ethnicity. 1
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will end, and we can spend our time
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the loopholes. It is
ird predicted that in the near
right future America will be
mostly of Hispanic origin.
Are we going to redefine
"minority" when this occurs, or are
we going to stop this foolishness now?
Our generation may be filled with
hate, but it comes from all races and
affects everyone, not one particular
group. Education is one thing, but
continuing to recognize someone
because of their race is wrong, no
matter whether the initial intent is
to do good.
Black Historv Month is n tima
to celebrate a culture that has long
Deen under-recognized. But while
loing so, it should be our goal to
:each a point where it is not necessary
;o set aside one month for an
ndividual ethnicity.
And while keeping this goal in
nind, some revolutionary things will
lave to happen. Some of the
mderlying but dividing practices in
lociety will have to be addressed.
It's hard for a group of students
n a closed room to decide how to
Lpproach the issue of race relations
a the context of Black History Month,
magine what it will take for the
yorld to get it right.
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I was born in Lancaster, S.C. and
raised in Irmo, S.C.
There is something unique about
being Southern. Honey suckle summers,
gardenia lazy paths and sticky
watermelon fingers on a July afternoon i
are childhood pleasures. We value our
beaches, battlefields and beauty i
pageants. Time passes more slowly, s
Things are slow to change. s
Being Southern is something you <
grow into like grandmothers pearls; it 1
is hard to leam or teach. We have many <
skeletons in our past, but it is a heritage <
none the less. It makes us who we are. 1
Being Southern, we show our honey I
before our sting. As soon as we can *
talk,"ma'am and no ma'ams" parade
?i from our little lips. We invite you in for ?
a glass of iced tea and ask about your e
family. Names are important. It shows ?
our heritage and reminds us where we (
come from. i
There are some prerequisites for ?
being Southern. You must know what t
grits are and be prepared to explain to
Yanks that it has little to do with dirt. (
It is amazing how we can turn a one c
syllable word into several. My nephew o
from Newberry wants c-a-k-e for his t
birthday and maybe some hot dawgs. v
Toe-headed children and names like \
Bettie Mae and Sara Ann are par for o
the course. You must have at least one ti
Bubba in your family. I have an uncle E
Optimist encoi
"When I look into the future, its so t
bright, it burns my eyes." - Oprah p
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"That it will never come again is is
what makes life so sweet." - Emily
Dickinson b
"If you think education is expensive, 0]
try ignorance." - Derek Bok },
"Dream lofty dreams, and as you
dream, so shall you become." - James &
Allen ^
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I really think these four quotes have ^
so much meaning and so much hope, ?
and they are all included in this year's C(
edition of the Mortar Board Planning
Calendar. I guess more students, other e]
than myself, find a source of inspiration
in each of these, or in quotes in general, y
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where the Generation X mentality is tt
placed upon us, we must learn to find bi
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concept a step further, we must also w
become sources of inspiration for others, jf
At USC, I have many peers who go
above and beyond the call of duty to hi
serve their school and their community. d<
The stereotype that students on the ?
college campus are lazy, uninvolved it
and unconcerned without any cares in pi
the world is WRONG. I believe, as the ir
eternal optimist, the majority of college
students find their own groups in which I'i
to belong (although it may be after their m
freshman year) and develop ways to m
maintain their own individuality while cc
becoming productive citizens. pi
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to be the all-around, outgoing, into- D
everything campus leader. But every pi
student, particularly at USC, is capable M
of making their mark in some way. I th
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out there, and they are of such a variety be
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chicken or okra. d
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is our hospitality. Our tourism industry c
speaks of that. The way we wave and u
smile at neighbors and meet your eyes
in the street demonstrates how we a
/alue hospitality. There are layers to p
sur warmth. We will welcome you into
>ur home and take out our best silver.
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Sam say how we thought you needed c
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in opinion on the Confederate flag T
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ind the Blowfish and the coming C
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s a strong military tradition in the ni
>outh that turns our cautionary eyes h,
o Bosnia. ^
My sister-in-law moved to South _ (
Carolina from Detroit so my brother
ould attend medical school. Her
bservations have opened my eyes to ai
he distinctiveness of our region. The ar
feather is erratic. The humidity is hell.
^ are very conservative and religious G
n the whole. There are a lot more trees to
tian people. Allergies are us. Dr. Red ca
hike is hilarious, and Joe Pinner is as fig
jrages student
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n campus. Not only do students engage ^
ti community service activities a<
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tate, but they work in all types of jobs ^
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re are still depicted as having terrible ca
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leir own educations or paying for it ,,
ntirely on their own?
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le doubters. We must dispel the hype!
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one activity suits your needs, then g0
at your all into that. Or, if working to
elp pay for school, take pride in your
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ire of this responsibility or others like
, such as helping to care for a family,
aying intercollegiate sports or engaging a I
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any other activities. This works for m(
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immunity in this way. I also feel my pr,
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my development in my future career,
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others
nd income. We are the last to change. '
lacism and ignorance are deadly to ??
ur future. Despite our facades, there 0 . 0
1 the sick-sweet smell of fruit left out 1 n ingei
x> long. It is time for spring cleaning. u<
To progress we must embrace our 0 a!~ac
trengths and sweep out the closet. 88 ^
or ?rsri?
hose skeletons are making too much ?
oise. The Confederate flag and the
itadel issues need to be resolved. contribu
goring the underlying difficulties will History
at make them go away. Schools and w^en ^
aalth care in poorer districts require (jjSp?
gher priority. Georgia's lottery is a jn a
asitive step towards improving gjves p(
lucation. Innovative ideas and change their ov(
e the only plausible solutions if we people
e to keep up with other regions. appreci;
We are Southern by the grace of study of
ad, and thaf s why we have to fight and der
succeed. If there isn't anything we music, t]
n do better? we can put up a good focus is i
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us do engage in and encourage insight i
volvement in students who are not ^
mmitted to anything else. It really the dept
akes the college experience much it is an
ore worthwhile. We all know the main America
irpose of coming to college is to earn Blac
degree in a chosen field to prepare people of
r the future. But I believe there is w*1ft
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30 another purpose ? to mature as ejgg
izens who have enough character to jy
re about the people around us and African i
e state of society as a whole. It is time exists oth
i- step up to the challenge and do our significa
rt, however small the role we might H i s p a n
ay. Americ
For college freshmen who have not contribu
t tound their niche and for those
perclassmen still searching, you don't oftenou]
ive to go far. Take advantage of the multifac
wurces available right on this campus. Month i
ake it a point to prove these critics cultural
eng. In the process of doing something diversity
od for yourself and others, you will
lp uplift your own generation and mm&m
aerations to come.
I will end this column with my
'orite inspirational quote. It is actually
irayer taken from "Illuminata" by
ay Ann Williamson: 1 pray that God 4.#+ jv-jy.
s planned for me to reach the highest
rel of humanity that it is possible for k &T0
Think about the meaning of this
ayer; to fulfill its true meaning, I
ow I must start now. Through service,
rolvement and commitment, we can ?
reach the point in our lives where
can look back and feel good about gt)0(l
; various roles we chose to play as *
lege student^ who actually made a <j
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rf holidays designed to acknowledge
sat contributions people have made
i country.
lorge Washington's birthday is
ed so we may take time to pay
[e to a valiant American. Abraham
n's birthday is celebrated because
nown as the "Great Emancipator."
m's Day is for those who served,
ed and died for this country,
quently, every American child is
ed to be familiar with those who
lily patriotism.
wever, there still remains a group
iots and forefathers who often go
lowledged. Unlike other soldiers,
lid not rise to glory from the
ield but from the cotton field,
jchool curriculum refuses to
gnize the outstanding
Dlishments of African Americans
"ts equal to those we hold dear as
nders of this country, then Black
r Month is a necessary supplement
gap in education,
merica claims a desire to provide
dren with accurate depictions of
an histoiy, thai it is not acceptable
e spectrum of African-American
ilishments be summed up with
agraph about slavery and another
tin Luther King,
re are many extraordinary African
ans who have contributed much
American way of life. Madame
alker, the first female self-made
laire, Garret A. Morgan, the
>r of the three-way traffic light,
hn Stanard, inventor of the
ator are just a few examples. All
people are pioneers in their crafts
)uld be recognized as such,
ir achievements, along with many
should be common knowledge to
s. It helps to form an appreciation
an Americans as people rooted
luity and enlightenment,
lents should not fall prey to the
erization of African Americans
dealers, lazy welfare recipients,
bangers. They should Be equipped
s knowledge that, like Caucasian
ins, African Americans are equal
itors to our present society. Black
Month is one of those rare times
lese myths of black culture can
slled.
ddition, Black History Month
jople an opportunity to better
;rall cultural perspective of black
. In a system where music
ation is often thought of as the
Western European artists ohly
lies the many other origins of
tiere is one month when the sole
not on an European-centralized
:k History Month welcomes
is from those who are curious
i customs of black people During
e events are organized to cnvo
-O ? r- O" nto
black culture. These events
i invitations to others to explore
hs of black culture and see how
integral part of traditional
in culture.
k History Month challenges
all racial backgrounds to discover
ikes African Americans original
it makes them jut like eveiyone
ough the accomplishments of
Wericans are many, there also
ter groups of Americans deserving
nt mention. Asian Americans,
ic Americans, and Native
ans are but a few of the cotors
of this land where all men
ted equal.
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society as a whole denies this
eted existence, Black History
9 necessary in order to give a
balance to this great land of