More Diana

To The Editors of The Crimson:

After reading the article entitled "The Flap Over Diana" [in the current issue of What is to be Done"] I felt compelled to share my views. The author, Errol T. Louis, attacked Jeffrey Ferguson's letter to the editors, labelling it "sophomoric." This label was surprising, since the author felt no qualms about quoting a professor, who allegedly likened meeting Diana Ross" a Catholic about to meet the Virgin Mary." This is an offensive and puerile remark, at best.

Did Mr. Louis know that, while at the reception, Diana Ross refused the suggestion that any obstacles to her musical career were exacerbated by her minority group membership? Ignoring the existence of racism is not my idea of breaking down racial barriers. Diana Ross may have done the student body an injustice, rather than a service.

The Harvard Foundation can better utilize their mission to tackle racism by inviting real Black role models, such as Barbara Jordan, Maya Angelou, or Steive Wonder (if they were determined to have a musical figure), to visit Harvard. However, if the Harvard Foundation wishes to continue in their ineffectual pattern, why not bring Butterfly McQueen on campus? Her potential for aiding race relations appears commensurate to Diana Ross". More over, Daffy. Diane C. Gooding '85