Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 February 1987 — Page 8
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THE A. M.E. INDIANA Male Lay Chorus will provide the musiofor the Black History. Fellowship Dinner to be held Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. They
aresho wn here assembledfor one of their many entertainment dates.
New Liberty Baptist to hold Valentine tea Women of the New Liberty Baptist Church will sponsor a Valentine Tea at their church Feb. 14 from 1 until 3 p.m. “Cupid’s Arrow” is the theme of the tea, which will feature young people of our city, age four and older, displaying their various talents. Performers include Audrea Oliver, who will recite poetry, Kevin Myles, who will play drums and give an oration, Julaun Hubbard, who will recite poetry, Lloyd Hall will play his flute; John Bates is a letter correspondent; Andre Parnell has an art display; Sherman Williams w ill play the piano; and Alexious Cooper Will recite poetry. Also, Ted Siddlc will play alto sax; Mike Rodman, trumpet, Tonya Gaunt, clarinet, Reginald Bishop, piano, Mike Well, piano, Raykisha Smith will give recitations, Cheri Braxton, an oration, Michael Baker, an oration, and Harkon Wilson will have an art display. Each participant will receive a commendation from the Women’s Day Committee, and one will win a trophy. Mrs. Fannie Walker and Ms. Earlene Williams will play piano and flute for the program, while Mrs. W'illa Peterson and Aison Wright will be soloists. For their service to the church, Elnora Hoosier and Marie Howard will receive special recognition. Marie Howard, chairman, and Mae Lou Walker, co-chairman, welcome everyone to this event. There will be a donation of $3, and the church is at 130 W . 29th St. For information, call 926-8292.
SENATOR RICHARD G. LUGAR is the recipient of an award presented by Mrs. Bobbie Beckwith duriny reception in his honor Sunday at Bin Celia's Restaurant. The affair was given by The Black Republican Action Committee. <Recorder photo by Walt Thomas)
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By ETHEL McCANE Syndicated Writers & Artists, Inc.
Dear Ethel,
What do you do with kids who don’t know anything whatsoever about their roots and heritage? Every year during Black History Month, I try to get my kids involved in some of the events. They are 12, 15 and 16 years old and see no connection between Africa, slavery or the civil rights movement and themselves. I spend much time during the whole month focusing on the different programs and events but they either get bored and tune them out or fuss and complain about shoving this “old timey mess” down their throats. The biggest thing they got out of Martin Luther King’s Birthday was the privilege of being out of school. Please give me some pointers; I’m all out of steam!
Disgusted
Dear Disgusted,
It may be no consolation but you are not alone in your concern.
KA REN CRENSHAIV, daughter of Please read on Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Crenshaw, is *** the recipient of the 1986 scholarship Dear Ethel,
award given by the 1935 Alumni My children make me madder Class of Crispus Anucks. Karen is a than the very devil sometimes. They
don’t know anything about our heritage as black people and act like they don’t want to know. I brought home a black history questionnaire the other day from work and they couldn’t answer one question. I ask them simple things like who wrote the Negro National Anthem and who was George Washington Carver and they just sit and look blank and silly. I’m embarrassed to admit the ignoranceof these two.
BarbaraT.
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problem of “heritaee inaopreciation” as one of multiple origin. Firstly, responsibility for the training in one’s ethnic culture and history lies with the members of that group. As a whole, we as black people have neglected that responsibility. Secondly, we cannot focus in on our history during the month of February and expect the message of hundreds of years to be instilled in 28 days. Thirdly, it is a sad fact but true that many of odr youth are exposed to an environment that discourages and even berates any attempt to identify with their own culture. An even sadder truth is that the rejection of cultural and historical identity is often perpetuated by black adults. With this in mind, it behooves those of vou who are concerned, to do everything in your' power to effect change. Don’t try to cram all of your facts and information sharing in one month; spread your teaching throughout the year. According to one of our local librarians, Mrs. Ruby Anderson, “The Indianapolis Public Libraries really focus on presentations relevant to black history and for young people who participate, we’re noticing an upswing in awareness”. So, the resources are there if we but use them. Don’t be embarrassed to admit the ignorance of your young people—be committed to reducing that ignorance. *** Ethel McCane is executive director of the Learning Tree Tutorial/Counseling Program. If you have problems with parenting, just write to “On Parenting, c/o The Indianapolis Recorder, 2901 N. Tacoma Ave, Indianapolis, Ind. 46218.
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