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Muncie students speak out against violence.

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Vol. 9, No. 17 Also serving Anderson, Marion, Richmond and New Castle communities Febuary 3, 2000

Dean of Ohio State responds to Clinton’s call to action.

By Dr. Gregory H. Williams During the first month of the new millennium This speech, in response to president Clinton’s call to action on racism, was delivered by Dr. Gregory H. Williams, dean of the Ohio State University College of Law. This is a truly historic gathering, and the AALS is proud to be part of the Lawyers for One America. I am pleased to report that the theme of my year as president of the Association of American Law Schools has been a Re-Commitment to Diversity. Now I am aware that, when we talk about affirmative action and diversity, we often find ourselves preaching to the choir. Even some of our colleagues have become a bit tired of hearing the song. When I think about “choirs,” I remember my days growing up in the black Pentecostal Church. Our minister, Bishop Sanders we called

him, had the choir take the lead every Sunday. The choir stirred everyone up, and got people on their feet. I cannot believe that any member of the congregation, certainly not me, would have dared to raise their hand to say “Bishop, I am tired of that old song. I have heard it too many times.” Even if someone said it, I know that the bishop’s response would have been. ‘You ain’t heard it enough.” All of us, as members of the choir, must continue to make sure everyone hears our song. Under Bakke, we have increased the number of persons of color in this nation’s law schools. Many now wrongly accuse us of abandoning “merit” and using race as the sole factor in admissions decisions. Admissions committees, which are committed to diversity, consider factors in addition to grades and test scores in deciding who will be admitted to law school. They find

true merit in personal, individual achievements and in the ability of specific individuals to overcome the challenges of racism and discrimination in this country. Minority students, who successfully enter and complete law school,

deserve to have their achievements applauded, not derided. We need to support actively their entrance into law school and promote and encourage their achievements. WILLIAMS SEE PAGE 3

A NEW MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION

Johnson: True believers free themselves from bondage

By Tabatha A. Tower Harris “A New Millennium. . .the method is Love” was the theme for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr celebration held at Christ Temple Church, Muncie. Pastor James Lawson presided over the invocation, Pastor Larry Carther gave the greeting. The Citywide Choir, under Pastor Kevin Woodgett, sang

such musical selections as “Glory,” “Joy,” and ‘You Can Use Me Lord.” Mayor Dan Canan read the proclamation. Pastor Willie James Jackson, president of the Collective Coalition of Concerned Clergy, introduced keynote speaker, the Rev. Jeffery A. Johnson Sr., pastor of Eastern Star Baptist

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Pastor Jeffrey A Johnson Sr. and Pastor Willie James Jackson Sr.

Dr. King’s son speaks Feb 15. at Ivy Tech, Muncie

“To Those Much is Given— The Call for Student Activism in the Spirit of Non-Violence” will be presented by Martin Luther King III to Muncie Central and Southside high school juniors and seniors at 1 p.m. Feb. 15, in the Muncie Fieldhouse. The program, sponsored by Ivy Tech State College’s East Central Region, is part of the region’s celebration of diversity. It was planned

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Martin Luther King III