Dear Editor:

What an issue! I am currently a doctoral student at the University of Missouri-Columbia but a native of New Orleans. Although I had heard of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN, I had not seen one until running across a copy on campus a few days ago. I was moved and filled with pride as I turned each page, recognizing that in the midst of all of the negativity and violence plaguing our African-American youth, particularly in New Orleans, this magazine is something positive. It is good news! THE BLACK COLLEGIAN is something that I can be proud of because it was developed in my hometown and written by African Americans. It is undoubtedly useful for many, but specifically designed to address the needs of African-American students. Speaking from a campus that is predominantly white, your magazine is an excellent resource for African-American and other underrepresented students here. It provides them with information regarding higher education and job seeking that they may not see anywhere else. Also, a recent issue {Second Semester-Feb. 2000} with articles by Dr. Ben Carson, Nikki Giovanni, and Dr. John Hope Franklin provided great inspiration to me at a time in my graduate career when I really needed it. Thanks! I think that your work, and that of the staff of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN, is commendable. Continue to inspire and enlighten!

Tashel C. Bordere
Graduate Student- Human Development and Family Studies
University of Missouri-Columbia

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