Miami Hurricane, October 01, 1996

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Volume 74, Number 9
University of Miami
Tuesday October 1,
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By LOUIS FLORES
Staff Writer
Impressions and perceptions change with time, but UM is hoping two panel discussions will instill in students a greater understanding of race relations this week.
This week, a formal treatment of race relations takes the form of a student panel discussion tonight and a forum at the School of Law tomorrow night.
Jomills Braddock II, both department chairperson and professor of sociology, facilitates tonight’s discussion.
“I think as a society, there has been many signs we are in some ways polarized and more divided than is healthy for us to be," Braddock said. “So, efforts trying to bridge commonality between people of different backgrounds become more important as our society becomes more diverse.”
If increasing awareness about the subject of race relations at UM is the goal of this panel discussion, UM administrators may be making up for missed opportunities.
Tonight’s panel discussion could provide needed psychological relief by convincing students the University is working to help us get along with races other than our own by hosting discussions like these.
“I think panel discussion can be helpful by providing a forum of the exchange of ideas, experiences and perspectives," said Braddock.
See RACE • Page 4
Illustration by EMILY KEHE/Art Director; Photos by GABRIELA BLAETTIER, MELISSA CLAY/Staff Photographers

Forums discuss race and hate in America
Panel asks, “Does race matter?”
Discussion focuses on hate
Bv SYLVIA MORA
Staff Writer
A diverse student panel will discuss "Race Relations in the United States: Does Race Matter?" at 7 p.m. tonight in the University Center Flamingo Ballroom.
Jomills Braddock II, chairperson for the Department of Sociology, will be facilitating the event. The panel will consist of students representing the various cultural and ethnic groups existing on campus.
The idea for the panel discussion came from Teresa de la Guardia, director of International Student Services, and Ngassam Ngnoumen, member of the Committee on International Student Organizations (COISO). The purpose of the summit is to help freshmen, und new international students, deal with race issues that exist in the United States.
"We want to prevent international students from experiencing any kind of culture shock," said Biranie Sock, a member of COISO.
"We’d like to educate stu-
dents on racial tensions that exist and allow students to decide for themselves how to deal with issues," said Sock. "Many foreign students come to the country not knowing the difference between African, African American, American or black. This can be a very disorienting time for new students."
De la Guardia explained relocating to Miami from countries where race is not an issue is difficult for many students.	,
"International students are coming from areas where color is not a focal point to a place where race is an issue," she said. "We want to provide a way for students to deal with this adjustment."
Steve Clark, director of Multicultural Student Affairs which is cosponsoring the summit, suid the summit will help students deal by discussing the issues.
"I hope we can get an open dialogue between students. This is the beginning of several opportunities for stu-
See FORUM • Page 4
Bv JOHN SCOLARO
Staff Writer
The University of Miami Law School will be hosting a discussion forum entitled, "Hate in America" from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
The format for the seminar will evolve aound hypothetical situations proposed by moderator	Terence
Anderson, professor at the School of Law.
The panel, which will discuss hypothetical topics, is made up of David Lawrence, Jr., publisher of the Miami Herald', Rosemary Barkett, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals judge: Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle; Paul Philip of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Lorenzo Grant, pastor of the Philadelphian Seventh-day Adventist Church; and Anti-Defamation League Midwest Civil Rights director Michael Sandberg.
Anthony Alfieri, director of the Center for Ethics and Public Service at the Law Schixil, said the hypothetical situations will focus on concerns fucing toduy’s society.
"For example, what will be the justifications for treating people differently for the same offense, as in the case with minors?" Alfieri said. "Do we actively prosecute a minor suspected in a church burning, or a synagogue or mosque desecration in the same manner we would if he was un adult?"
Alfieri said another major concern for people is terrorism.
"How many of our Constitutional rights are we willing to sacrifice in exchange for a feeling of security?" he asked. "The FBI is actively seeking to increase its surveillance power for the sake of countering terrorism. But when does their effort become intrusive to you? What effects will society endure as a result of increased regulation?”
The main purpose of the forum is to educate the public as to the issues at large concerning hate and hate crimes in America, Anderson said. By conduct-
See HATE • Page 4
TAMMY LEVERENZ/Sporls Editor
TOUCHDOWN: Tony Gaiter added three touchdowns and-135 yards to an untouchable 567 total yards of offense for UM at the Orange Bowl during this Saturday's Hurricane football game "against Pittsburgh. The final score was Miami 45, Pitt 0. The Canes are now 4-0.
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