此内容暂无简体中文译文，以下为英文原文。
The editor and staff of The Paper have realized the need for some youth representation on The paper, so I have been asked to write articles on happenings of interest to the youth of Skinker-DeBaliviere. Articles such as labor disputes, rifts with the establishment, Who’s Who among the under 30 set, etc.
But Pssssst! Listen, how can I really be a good representative of the youth of Skinker-DeBaliviere unless I know something about all the youth, and not just what a segment of the youth in the area are doing and thinking.
The way things are progressing now, (if you want to call it progress) there would have to be two youth reporters, one black and one white, which IS something to think about. . .but. . . that would not help to solve the problem of this community, which is: there is not enough true communication between the races.
Here we are the black and white youth of Skinker-DeBaliviere living practically side by side with not enough contact, or communication, whether it be verbal or physical, to really get to know each other.
It’s such a shame and a waste we have so much to offer each other. Even if it is nothing but an exchange of ideas, opinions, or questions, it would be a beautiful experience something much more delicious and exciting than anything you’ve touched and explored before — because love and understanding are things that few people ever find in their lifetime. Even if the attempt should fail, at least we would know that there was an attempt made. But here we sit.
What this area really needs, I think, as a sort of ice-breaker, is an integrated youth council, perhaps sponsored by the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council or whomever the youth council decided upon. But there is a need for an effective youth council . How can we, the youth demand respect from our elders if we do not respect ourselves or our potential?
Youth all over the country and abroad are standing up together to make their needs heard and acted upon! The voice of youth is no longer crying in the wilderness — we have been given a seat upon the platform and a chance to express ourselves. Are we, the Youth of Skinker-DeBaliviere going to forfeit our chance to speak by inaction, and become another “silent generation”?
If anyone is interested in helping to organize a “really together” Youth Council, please call: Shirley Rowell, 863-3776, or Joe Mesteres, 863-2515.
Editor’s Note: In line with Shirley’s suggestion, we have appointed Tom Flynn to be co-youth editor with Shirley.
Originally published in The Paper, September 1970.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Original source: SD_Times1970_09.pdf, printed page(s) 3.
