Life
By Cavalier Daily Staff
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April 3, 2000
Race Line
The voice of the Reverend Al Sharpton came over the University's phone lines Friday with an unexpected question: is race really an issue of concern at the University?
Though "The Reverend" was actually Ryan Coleman-Ferebee, director of communications for Brothers United Celebrating Knowledge and Success, his inquiry was met with a resounding yes from the audience at Reflection on Complexion, an open forum for race discussions sponsored by B.U.C.K.S.
The event, which marked the culmination of B.U.C.K.S's outreach week, was held in Old Cabell Hall with about 400 people in attendance.
A student-created short film opened the event and introduced the format of the discussion: Race Line, which parodied the popular call-in advice show "Love Line."
Questions concerned the relevance of the diversity issue on college campuses, affirmative action and non-native English speakers serving on juries.
While some panelists were opposed to using race as a factor in admissions, most were in favor of some form of affirmative action.
There was more contention over the issue of U.S.