That was why I asked if we could do both--I was most bothered by the $100.00 amount. Lee Barrow was not just an individual mentor--he was a giant--our giant--in the field of Mass Communication. He was uncompromising and unselfish in his quest for an inclusive field--not just the academic side but the industry side as well. Last year, we recognized him in a session entitled: 40 Years After the Kerner Commission Report and Lee Barrow's Vision for a More Inclusive AEJ. Had it not been for Lee Barrow's prescience--there's a good chance that an inclusive AEJ would not have come to pass because it took not only vision on Barrow's part but courage.
Last year, he shared with me a story about another giant in the field--but on the industry side, Walter Cronkite. After Barrow approached him on behalf of young people who needed funding for internships, Cronkite responded several weeks later with a check for $50. Barrow said he was shocked that someone of Cronkite's stature and who called himself concerned about breaking barriers for black youth would donate such a small amount--that was in the 1970s. Federico--maybe you can calculate that adjusting for inflation--but off the top of my head that is what $100 represents in 2009--to a man whose life's work has touched us all.
Bradley made a suggestion, which I support. I also think that we should discuss at the Boston meeting to give a set amount annually to the scholarship fund even if it means raising the fees by some amount. He was a great man and should be recognized as such.
I lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. . . .
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From: Bradley Gorham <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:07:38 PM
Subject: Re: MAC members--Please register your vote to this motion
I agree that a significant - at least $500 - donation to the scholarship that carries his name is appropriate. I, too, was at the State of the Division panel at AEJMC and was inspired by Dr. Barrow's account of his efforts for AEJMC and MAC. I hope that AEJMC will at least match whatever our division gives, since his efforts ultimately worked for the betterment of all. He also made it clear that mass communication education at the doctoral level still needs to be opened up to a wider audience.
-Brad
Bradley W. Gorham, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Communications
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University
215 University Place
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-1950315-443-3946 FAX
On Jan 26, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Camilla Gant wrote:
I'm thinking the $500 to $1000 range.
Camilla
At 03:11 PM 1/26/2009 -0500, Stringer, Sharon wrote:
Please define "more significant donation" so the members can consider.
Sharon B. Stringer, Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Communication
Lock Haven University
603 Robinson Bldg.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-484-2092
570-484-2436 (fax)
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From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Camilla Gant
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:36 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: MAC members--Please register your vote to this motion
Dr. Lee mentioned during MAC's state of the division panel last summer that he would like for us to reclaim a leadership role in the scholarship selection process and funding. It was a humbling experience to hear MAC's history first-hand, as well as his aspirations for the division. I would like to see MAC make a more significant contribution to the scholarship fund, and to secure a matching contribution from AEJMC given his legacy and pivotal leadership for both. Consider this virtual discussion following the motion before it is put to a vote.
Camilla
At 01:49 PM 1/26/2009 -0500, Stringer, Sharon wrote:
I've gotten some immediate response to my earlier question, so I offer
this motion. Please vote even if responded to my previous email. (I'll
need it for the records.)
I move that we use MAC funds to send flowers or a donation of up to $100
to a charity of the Barrow's family choosing in honor of Dr. Lionel
Barrow, Jr.
Note: The 9/30/2008 balance in the MAC treasury was $5387.22
Sharon B. Stringer, Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Communication
Lock Haven University
603 Robinson Bldg.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-484-2092
570-484-2436 (fax)
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From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of George Daniels
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:57 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Passing of a Journalism Trailblazer
MAC members,
It is with great sorrow that I share the news of the passing of one of
the giants in journalism education, Dr. Lionel Barrow, Jr. Many of you
may already know of this sad news. I just posted a tribute with some of
my personal thoughts on my blog this morning.
http://bamaproducer.blogspot.com/2009/01/time-to-celebrate-life-work-of-
lionel-c.html
Also, attached is a statement forwarded from Dean Jannette Dates at
Howard University.
George Daniels
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