2008 Woodie Awards
Living history comes to Skyline
As the climax to a lecture series, Melba Beals, one of the Little Rock Nine speaks at Skyline
Neill Herbert
Date created: 5/21/04 Section: NEWS
Beals remarked that, although the decision of "Brown" may not be finalized, it would take more effort on the part of those who care to see more equality in education in the United States.
"Every single one of you has something to contribute.... This is a privilege," she said, referring to equal opportunity in education. "Take advantage of your privilege.
"What are you going to do about 'Brown'? How are you going to change tomorrow morning? Who are you going to look at differently?"
Beals also took the time to answer questions from members of the audience. She fielded questions about many educational and racial issues. Her answer to a question about the Bush administration policy of No Child Left Behind received the loudest applause of the night.
"Unless we get out of Iraq, every child is going to be left behind," she said in response.
Beals seemed very pleased to be speaking to an enthusiastic group of college students. For about an hour after speaking, she took the time to sign books and talk to hundreds of admirers who stood in line to meet her.
"Students are in an open-minded process of learning, so they're ready to process and synthesize," she said after the book-signing. "They're alive, they're learning, they drink it in, they want to talk, and they ask the best questions."
Associated Students of Skyline College President Tanya Johnson was also happy to have Beals speak at Skyline. The ASSC was one of the organizations funding the event.
"Having someone that important is a really special event," she said. "We wanted to help with it, and we are proud to support her."
"Every single one of you has something to contribute.... This is a privilege," she said, referring to equal opportunity in education. "Take advantage of your privilege.
"What are you going to do about 'Brown'? How are you going to change tomorrow morning? Who are you going to look at differently?"
Beals also took the time to answer questions from members of the audience. She fielded questions about many educational and racial issues. Her answer to a question about the Bush administration policy of No Child Left Behind received the loudest applause of the night.
"Unless we get out of Iraq, every child is going to be left behind," she said in response.
Beals seemed very pleased to be speaking to an enthusiastic group of college students. For about an hour after speaking, she took the time to sign books and talk to hundreds of admirers who stood in line to meet her.
"Students are in an open-minded process of learning, so they're ready to process and synthesize," she said after the book-signing. "They're alive, they're learning, they drink it in, they want to talk, and they ask the best questions."
Associated Students of Skyline College President Tanya Johnson was also happy to have Beals speak at Skyline. The ASSC was one of the organizations funding the event.
"Having someone that important is a really special event," she said. "We wanted to help with it, and we are proud to support her."
