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Show p- ' Page 8 Diversity Continued from pg. 1 Jhally went on to describe how many people throughout time have viewed being black as somehow sinfuL He mentioned the reason that Americans cant think's traight about race is because hey can( thmk SUal8ht about dass- He bdieves a Per son s parents occupations, as well as the persons education will most likely determine where that person will end up. black guy walking past and rolls UPS his wmdow and locks ' used this examPle America loves show black culture and hates black door- - Americas confusion about race, Jh Played the taPe of Rodney King beating, in which King is subjected to a beating by white police officers. He mentioned how the cops were acquitted of any wrong doing in including sequent trial as their Jhally believes that We live dcfense ar8ued that e officers essentially in a system of racial were scared and that King apartheid. He said that people was in control of the situation. are scared of the word Jhally questioned how King apartheid, but that is what we could possibly have been in basically live in, and until this control and how the merciless ends, the problems involving cops could have possibly been race in America will not go Jhally says people believe that when we do find class barriers that they can be overcome by hard work, and we can transcend being poor, but social scientists will tell you that isnt the case at all. African-American- s. Jhally talked about how class barriers keep blacks where they are. The problem is that the poor are free to compete, but they have no resources to work with. He talks about what he terms enlightened racism, where most White Americans believe African-America- scared. extreme poverty and permanent joblessness. He said that white Americans are scared of these issues, and that is the reason that ghettos exist. If we keep these problems stuck in one place we dont have to see them, therefore we dont have to think about them. ns The second story told about African-America- arent willing to help themselves, which isnt really the is that ns of Black Affluence. Jhally said that in the mid 1980s America realized there was a black middle class that had case. Jhally went on to take several questions from the full s' s. mf if4 jlfwfji Unplanned pregnancy? Confused? Let us help you. We have services free of charge specifically designed to assist you. Call Childrens Service Society, 355. Se habla espanol. Attention Education Majors: Wonderful nanny wanted for 2 girls plus puppy. M-- F from p.m. in the avenues area. Safe driving record and references required. Call Liz at 530-029- 3. 2-5:- 30 WANTED Creative genius to create crossword puzzle for The Forum. 0 or For more information, call 832-232- e-m- ail forumwestminstercollege.edu ur helped make normal, even if it was only for a half hour each week. problem? The answers will Jhally described how one told third about The determine whether we live in story out of nine Americans is an is what civilization or in barbarism.0 yet fifty-on- e Jha cas classlessness and percent of violent criminals are black. He said, That is a shameful statistic for any place that calls itself civilized. The lecture then turned to INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO what Jhally says are the three A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING sets of stories that are told about Jhally described how these stories are what drives the confusion about race in this country. The first story is the story as the of face of crime, welfare and violence. Blacks are stereotyped on African-America- S raised hands than the two-hotime space allowed for. He ended the discussion with a challenge, and by asking, How are we going to live with our differences? Do we have the courage to face up to this emergence of The Cosby Show. Jhally says that blacks are loyal to Cosby because he African-America- i Jd audience, and there were more really been there all along. This realization came with the African-America- January 22, 2003 - Jhally said that some believe the reason the LDS church has changed its stance on this issue is because they realized that sports teams couldnt be successful without Jhally went on to talk about the stories that are told in America about African-American- s. These are stories of I HE FORUM class doesnt exist. He believes word for word with the song. He then looks over and sees a people. As another example of away. 17 jr ns ns n, lJ&ftlSOH (PSSffflBi: ILyiIu The following incidents were reported to the Westminster College Campus Patrol between January 15. This summary contains most incidents reported to Campus Patrol but does not include incidents such as: medical shutdes, ambulance transfers, false alarms, general service calls, etc. January 10: January 14: January 14: Olwell Hall: Report of thefts, Apartment door as well as room door was left unlocked. ftKBgaa African-American- s. African-America- ns television as pimps, pushers, clowns or athletes. Jhally played a clip from the Robert Townsend film Hollywood Stadium parking lot: Report of a damaged vehicle, SLCPD notified. Crime prevention tips: Call campus patrol to report suspicious persons or activities All campus phones can access campus patrol by dialing 2525 Do not leave your belongings (purse, wallet, gym bags, back packs, calculators, coats, etc.) unattended in hallways, libraries, gym facilities, classrooms, or offices. Lock up wallets, purses, and other valuables and lock your door, even when you intend to return to your office room shordy or even if you are just going down the hall. It takes a thief ten seconds or less to enter an open room and steal your property. Secure your bike with Remember, most crime is committed in response to the opportunity, so the best prevention is to eliminate opportunities. -- -- -- Shuffle, where Townsend satirizes a black acting school where blacks and whites are learning how to act black by talking black and walking black and so on. Townsend does this to show how black actors are caught in white writers imaginations. Jhally says that these nar- row images of black people, constandy shown on television and in the movies, affect how white people think of them, therefore causing stereotyping. Jhally next played a scene from the movie Office Space where a white actor is in his car listening to rap music on his car stereo. The actor raps along Malouf: Report of thefts, Office door was left opened, SLCPD notified. -- -- U-loc- ks. -- Saeed Rezai pICK Up YOUR COMpt. I M EN TAR Y pAV AT. THE' WrsiMiNSiFR Forum Campus r uwni Union y jVwawi w.Vwy v.Mfv vte' v.v K W we m fr l Director of Patrol and Safety 1840 South 1300 East SLG, UT 84105 7 Phone: (801) 832-252- Fax: (801) E-ma- il: 485-198- 9 srezaiwestminstercollege.edu |