OCTOBER 2013
VOL. 14, ISSUE 1
Produced by the Division of Communications
Miles
Making
Moves
The new semester brings new faces, new
buildings, and new challenges.
State Rep. Demetrius C. Newton, Sr.
Honoring a visionary
and a legend
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Progress presents temporary parking woes
Brittany Dix and Rita Powell
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community due in part to the visionary and strong
leadership of Miles College’s 14th president, Dr.
George T. French, Jr. French is dedicated to putting
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buildings simultaneously. The Student Activity and
Dining center, Welcome and Admissions center and
student housing are a part of the recent expansion
here at Miles College. “As we build, as we grow,
we have to change our attitude and approach,”
stated Charles Crockrom, Sr., director of Alumni
Affairs and Constituent Engagement.
Growing and expanding does comes with challenges as parking seems to be a main issue due to
the recent developments on campus.
Crockrom notes the challenges with parking is
an unfortunate necessity. “That’s what comes with
construction and expansion. It’s inconvenient for
everyone, with development and growth happening
on campus.” Crockrom is making it his personal
mission to elevate and ease parking hassles on cam-
pus. “Parking will be strictly enforced throughout
the semester. If you do not have a parking decal
properly displayed, your car will be booted.” Due
to the parking rules, all vehicles entering Miles
College campus must have a valid parking decal,
which must be visible at all times. Violators will
have their vehicle booted and towed. Decals can be
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to deal with the issues of parking but it also adds to
the safety of campus by weeding out persons who
are trespassing.
Since the enforcement of the parking decals,
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student Cornelius Harris said “Parking is better and
it’s not congested anymore. It wasn’t fair for the
people that had a parking decal and still didn’t have
a place to park. I hated parking on campus before
the enforcement because there was never a parking
spot. I would have to get to school an hour early
just to get a parking spot, but that has changed.”
According to Crockrom, there are plans underway to expand parking accommodations for the
future as well.
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New Student Dining Center
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Shahanica Gales
MIlean Reporter
Picture Miles College as a freight train and
it’s traveling full speed ahead. Full speed ahead
on the tracks of progress.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. president Dr. George T. French Jr., will be holding a
Cutting Ceremony and Grand-opening of three
new buildings on campus: the Welcome and Admissions center, the Student Activity and Dining
center, and the new residence hall that will hold
over 200 beds.
With the increased enrollment and the unfortunate task of having to turn students away due
to the current limited space, these new buildings
are a much needed addition to the Miles College Campus. The college experienced a record
enrollment in the Fall of 2012, and anticipates
similar results this school year. As a result of
increased enrollment, Miles College is experiencing full dormitories and once again had to
arrange a contract with a local hotel for student
residential placement assistance. The new facilities will help alleviate some of the challenges
with accommodating the growth of the college.
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it will unveil three facilities concurrently as
a result of a $20 million capital improvement
project. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and
Grand-opening Celebration is a part of the Miles
College Homecoming Festivities.
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Editorials
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Racism Seen and Unseen
Shana Hughes
MIlean Reporter
African-Americans are content with the way society
treats us now; yes, we have come a long way but racism
still exists. Jim Crow may be dead, but he has a grandson, Jim Crow III (racism) and he is alive and kicking.
We may not have the signs on the facilities saying
white’s only but our country has denied us from several
things such as: equal education, job opportunities, head
positions, and equal rights in the justice system.
Terry Smith is an honor student at a Historical Black
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it’s simply because of the way he looks. “Long dreads
and tattoos on this young black male gives him the look
of a criminal,” said Marvin Malone, an elderly man in
the neighborhood that Smith grew up in.
The police have taken Smith into custody four
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description of the suspect. The looks of a man should
not justify who the man is, but in our society we allow
it to happen.
“I love my look because it’s me, but I don’t ask for
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My trials will only make me stronger,” says Smith.
In an article written by Bernard Lewis entitled, “The
Historical Roots of Hatred,” he states – “Those who do
not share our culture are barbarian; those who do not
share our religion are unbelievers; and those who are not
citizens of our city are aliens.” In other words, hatred
may have started at the beginning of time when we’re
living as tribes, and anyone not included in our tribe was
perceived to be the enemy, and thus, the attitude of kill
or be killed was started.
The black male has always been a target in our
society. LaTonya Smith, the mother of Terry Smith said,
“Terry is a very respectful and smart young man and I
wish people would see what’s inside of him, verses how
he appears to be.”
A black teen by the name of Trayvon Martin was
minding his own business ... guilty of nothing but
walking from the store back to his father’s home. But
because he was a black male wearing a hoodie, he was
considered suspicious. The same situation has happened
to a lot of our black males from slavery until today. Our
black men have been labeled as no good, thugs, and
criminals for so long.
We may have a black president today but our race is
still disrespected. He is the only president I know who
gets treated with a lack of respect and people get away
with it because of his race. It is a crime to have a doll
that resembles the president, hanging from a tree with a
rope tied around its neck in front of a local business. It
is a crime to call the president out of his name and interrupt his speeches. They let all this occur just because
the president is a black man.
People talk about the Civil Rights Movement and
the struggle that our forefathers went through, but the
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us to be comfortable. Being quiet is senseless when
something needs to be said.
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Five
score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic
shadow we stand, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon
light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been
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joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity.
But one hundred years later, we must face the tragic
fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred years
later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the
manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a
lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of
material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro
is still languishing in the corners of American society
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come here today to dramatize an appalling condition.”
Segregation of children in the public schools solely
on the basis of race denies to black children the equal
protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth
Amendment, even though the physical facilities may be
equal. Education in public schools is a right which must
be made available to all on equal terms. So why are the
predominantly black public schools in bad shape? It
takes entirely too long to get a coat of paint on the walls.
There are no white children enrolled in the black school
system unless they are “at the bottom of the barrel.”
They separate themselves and we are content with it.
Predominantly black public schools in Alabama are
testing at low rates simply because they are not teaching the information that has been taught at predominantly white schools. In white schools the books are better
and the equipment is more advanced which gives them a
lead in education.
In the early 1900’s white colleges such as the University of Alabama would not accept people of color,
so the people of color started their own schools for
example, Miles College. African Americans, Asians,
and Hispanics have always been the minorities in this
country. When a caucasian applies for a scholarship at a
predominately black institution, he/she can get a minority scholarship and go to school for free. Let a black
person try to go to the white institution and the only
funds that are offered are those for the extremely smart
and super athletic.
Things that went on many years ago are still going
on today. It’s not publicized as openly as it was then but
there is still a problem. The struggle for Civil Rights still
exists. One day my innocent brothers and sisters will be
free from jail cells. One day our people will have the
same educational opportunities as others. One day my
children and my children’s children will be able to get
all the perks that this great land of liberty has to offer.
One day I will feel like a proud American. One day
we will look past the content of our skin and see what
makes us all the same ... human.
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Honoring a visionary and a legend
State Rep. Demetrius C. Newton, Sr.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
A photo collage honoring Representative Demetrius Newton (D) on the website of the Eastern Region of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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Shana Hughes
MIlean Reporter
Nearly 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, African Americans in Southern states still inhabit a
harshly unequal world of disenfranchisement, segregation and various forms of oppression, including raceinspired violence. “Jim Crow” laws at the local and state
levels barred them from classrooms and bathrooms,
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“separate but equal” doctrine that formed the basis for
state-sanctioned discrimination, drawing national and
international attention to African Americans’ dilemma.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was not the only man with
a dream for the black community to be treated equal.
Demetrius C. Newton Sr. started his 27-year career representing a part of Birmingham in the Alabama House
RI5HSUHVHQWDWLYHVKHZDVÀJKWLQJDJDLQVWVHJUHJDWLRQist laws in courtrooms around the state. Being a southern
black man in the state of Alabama Newton has always
demanded change.
He was not going to settle for segregation and
Jim Crow any more. He joined the movement and
demanded equal rights for blacks. He marched and he
stood with civil rights leaders such as Dr. King.
Newton pushed for marchers’ rights on behalf of
Martin Luther King, Jr., and joined the legal battle to
allow blacks on juries.
Newton didn’t get the recognition that he deserved
but his hard work and dedication made it possible for
some to attend integrated schools. “Demetrius Newton
represented a few in a lawsuit, because the schools were
integrated, but the black children and white children had
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equal education, “said Representative Roderick Scott.
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segregationist laws, including separate waiting rooms
at train stations, the inclusion of African Americans on
juries, and the rights of protestors to march.
Newton’s efforts suffered a setback in 2012 when
voters turned down an amendment that would have
thrown out the language referencing racial segregation
in schools and poll taxes. Opposition to that amendment
was led mostly by the state’s teacher union, the Alabama
Education Association, and some black lawmakers who
argued that taking out the racially-charged language
would also keep the constitution from guaranteeing state
funding for public education.
An earlier effort to remove the racist language was
opposed by conservative groups that feared it would
lead to higher taxes.
Newton and others argued that the racist language
makes Alabama look bad, even though poll taxes and
segregation of schools have been declared illegal by the
courts.
“Rep. Newton was the strong champion of constitutional reform. He knew the history of the 1901 constitution where the call for white supremacy was to prevail
in disenfranchising the black and poor white voters.
Therefore, he advocated a constitutional convention to
reform and replace the document. Rep. Newton sup-
ported “Let the People Vote” for a convention through
bills and resolutions, which did not go well with many
legislators. The bills were rejected, but he was a persistent and consistent legislator,” conveyed Isaiah J. Ashe,
friend of Rep. Newton.
Rep. Newton was committed to the removal of
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amendments for that purpose, which he saw their defects
by the electorate in 2004 and in 2012.
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African-American Speaker Pro-Tem of the Alabama
House of Representatives from 1998 until 2010. Newton
was also an honored member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
“Brother Newton served our Iraternity and his constituents in Alabama with passion, dignity and humility.
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Service. Honorable Brother Newton was the brother
who reminded brothers to think before speaking. His
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toward our Jubilee”, relied Jonathan A. Mason Sr., 34th
International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
Inc.
Rep. Newton will be greatly missed, but his works
will continue through agencies that support real constitutional reform in this state and any other state. “Today
dark mankind is waking up and is undertaking a new
type of thinking, and it is this new type of thinking that
is creating new approaches and new reactions that make
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going to do next”, stated Malcolm X.
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/// HOW TO CHART YOUR IDEAL PATH
Choosing a College Major
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Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
quintcareers.com
The most important piece of advice in this article follows this sentence, so please make note of it and repeat
it to yourself as often as you need as you read this article
and make decisions regarding choosing a major in college. Are you ready for it? The advice: Don’t panic.
I know it’s easier said than done, but I can’t tell you
how many students I have advised since the time that
I have been a professor that seem in a state of panic
if they are uncertain of their major, let alone a career.
Choosing a major, thinking about a career, getting an
education -- these are the things college is all about.
Yes, there are some students who arrive on campus and
know exactly their major and career ambitions, but the
majority of students do not, thus there is no need to rush
into a decision about your major as soon as you step on
campus.
And guess what? A majority of students in all colleges and universities change their major at least once
in their college careers; and many change their major
several times over the course of their college career.
This article is all about giving you some pointers and
direction -- some steps for you to take -- in your journey
toward discovering that ideal career path for you. But it
is a journey, so make sure you spend some time thinking
about it before making a decision. And don’t be discourDJHGLI\RXVWLOOGRQ·WKDYHDPDMRUWKHÀUVWWLPH\RX
take this journey... your goal should be narrowing your
focus from all possible majors to a few areas that you
can then explore in greater depth.
Please also keep in mind that many schools have
double majors, some triple majors, and most minors as
well as majors. Way back when I was an undergraduate
at Syracuse University, I was a dual major in marketing and magazine journalism. Today I am a college
professor and Webmaster of a top career resources
Website... which brings me to the last piece of general
advice before you begin your journey: your major in
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of their lives -- and no major exists that can prepare you
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7KHÀUVWVWRSRQ\RXUMRXUQH\VKRXOGEHDQH[DPLQDtion or self-assessment of your interests. What types of
things excite you? What types of jobs or careers appeal
to you? If you are not sure, start the process at Quintessential Careers: Career Assessment. Also, many, if not
all, college career centers have a variety of self-tests you
can take to help you answer some of these questions.
The second stop on your journey is an examination
of your abilities. What are your strengths? What are
your weaknesses? What kind of skills do you have?
You can begin this self-examination by looking at the
courses you took in high school. What were your best
subjects? Is there a pattern there? What kinds of extracurricular activities did you participate in while in high
school? What kinds of things did you learn from parttime or summer jobs? While you can only do part of it
now, you may want to skim through our article, Using a
SWOT Analysis in Your Career Planning.
The third stop on your journey involves examining
what you value in work. Examples of values include:
KHOSLQJVRFLHW\ZRUNLQJXQGHUSUHVVXUHJURXSDIÀOLation, stability, security, status, pacing, working alone
or with groups, having a positive impact on others, and
many others. Again, a visit to your college’s career center should help. You can also check out our Workplace
Values Assessment for Job-Seekers, which examines
what you value in your job, your career, and your work.
The fourth stop on your journey is career exploration. You should start with our section, What Can I do
With a Major In...?, which provides great information
-- including job/careers associated with most college
majors. You can also learn more about various occupations, including future trends, by searching the Bureau
of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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You need to honestly evaluate your options. Do you
really value physicians and have an interest in being
a doctor, but have little skills in science? Does your
occupation require an advanced degree, but your future
commitments preclude graduate study? Do you have a
strong interest in the arts, but your family is convinced
you will become a CPA like your father? There are
often ways to get around some of the obstacles during
the reality check, but it is still important to face these
obstacles and be realistic about whether you can get
around them.
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of narrowing your choices and focusing on choosing a
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a better idea of the careers/majors you are not interested
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careers and career opportunities.
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are the folk who are deep into their major, perhaps
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as well as internship and job placement information.
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Never Too Early -- or Too Late -- to Visit Your College
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Woman
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art
loosed
The challenges of balancing motherhood and careers
Shana Hughes
MIlean Reporter
Women have evolved since the emergence of the Women’s Rights movement
during the roaring 20’s and are proclaimed to be equal to men in the work
force. They have traded in their aprons
for suits and coats, cooking for curing
cancer, cleaning for engineering.
Since women are no longer only
taking care of the home, has our youth
drastically suffered because of the development of women, because the mother
is working and too busy to give the child
so much attention, particularly in the
African- American community?
Some mothers are playing both roles
in a single home, and have to support the
family by working more than one job
in order to put a roof over their heads
and food in their bellies. While they are
working, children are at risk of raising
themselves and making terrible decisions
just to be accepted by the people that
surround them on a daily basis.
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home mom and she has excelled in her
academics as well as life. My second
child had to do without me a lot because
I started working and she has had two
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couldn’t even give me the name of one
of the babies’ fathers. She has put me
through a lot and all I do is try to provide
for her and her children,” says Anne
Hinton, a mother of two.
In the early 1900’s a woman was
brought up to run the house and taught
to take care of the children and the man
was supposed to be the provider. The
morality of the world has changed and
our children have been living the consequences of the actions of our ancestors.
Kristen Parks, a parenthood counselor
at Mt. Olive Baptist Church says, “I
believe that the role of the mother in the
home has changed dramatically. At one
point in time, you had so many mothers
who had to be stay-at-home mothers, because the fathers would stay out all day
and night working to make ends meet for
the family.
Nevertheless, as more job opportunities opened up in the workforce, women
left their households to become working
members of society. However, that did
not lessen the importance of the mother
in the home. In this day and age, it is
not a novel idea for a mother to have
her child, and then shortly after, return
to world or even just return to a way of
life that relieves them of their motherly
duties.”
Nannies, “Glamothers” and Daycare
providers have become popularized by
celebrities who have the means to provide their children with additional care.
Unfortunately, little to their knowledge,
they have bypassed a very important
thing: the understanding of the necessity
of the mother as the primary caregiver,
and as the initiator of education and
learning in the home.
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that role has been greatly displaced, not
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duties, but devices used to allow children
to be distracted from opportunities to
gain nurturing attention. There is nothing
like a mother’s love. But if a child does
not know what that truly is and how it
should be expressed, they have failed
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but of those set in place to take care of
them.
Dr. John Spencer, a renowned speech
therapist, explains how important of a
role his mother played in his life, “My
mother worked three jobs supporting my
brother and me. Our father was even in
our home but when mom was off we did
homework , talked, had dinner, and she
even was the one to discipline us, and
we knew she only wanted the best for us
and loved us more than anything in the
world.
We knew that we had to make her
proud. We did not hang out or do anything that would disrespect her and we
made it and now my mom does not have
to work because we are able to take care
of her with our good jobs.”
Rev. Moses Finch, pastor of Christian
Light Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
elaborates further on the complex
challenges women face. “The sphere in
which a woman can express her femininity is narrow to a certain extent, because
it is restricted to her marital life where
her role as a female is mainly revealed,
and to her family and feminine milieu
where she can show her feminine traits
through wearing ornaments or whatever,
not to mention motherhood that is the
most important feminine role that a
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But motherhood itself is not purely
a feminine role; all the more so it is a
human role in a woman’s life. Thus,
the role of a woman as a human being
remains her most essential role in life.
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is a person of reason, a person of will,
a person of affection, and a person who
has a mission to carry out and she should
prove that she has the ability to take part
in life.”
MILES COLLEGE
WELCOMES
DR. KEVIN WALSH
Special to The Milean
Miles College is proud to announce the new Vice
President of Institutional Planning and Development
and new President’s cabinet member, Dr. Kevin P.
Walsh. Dr. Walsh says “he is very excited about
joining the administrative staff and the opportunity to
expand current development efforts by continuing to
connect with donors, partners, and other community
support entities for Miles College.”
Dr. Walsh will lead the development team and
its efforts at Miles College which include but is not
limited to; grant writing, annual giving, donor cultivation, capital campaigns, and special fundraising
events. He would also like to garner new relationships that will further strengthen the support of the
college and grow additional resources.
Dr. Walsh has a strong background in Higher
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Ph.D. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
with double minors in Philosophy of Education and
Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh.
Previously, Dr. Walsh has served as a professor
of Early Childhood Education at the University of
Alabama at Birmingham School of Education. Currently he serves as the Greater Alabama Boy Scouts
Council Director of Learning for Life and Director of
Human Resources and previously served the organization as Director of Education.
His work with the Boy Scouts of America, gave
him the vision to begin Birmingham’s Youth Leadership Development Program in 2009. The YLDP
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Birmingham area.
Walsh is a 14 time recipient of Excellence in
Teaching Award at U.A.B. and has been featured in a
1992 New York Times article, “Educator Emphasizes
Building Character.”
Dr. Kelvin P. Walsh
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