Earl (05-21-2019), Grokmaster (05-21-2019), Tkaffen (05-21-2019)
This month and next dozens of universities across the nation, from private top-tier schools to public state institutions, will host segregated graduation ceremonies and celebrations for their black graduates.
https://www.thecollegefix.com/more-t...on-ceremonies/
The Klan would say, “that is great, we need to do more”
Maybe they will start demanding their own water fountains and seating sections on public transport.
Can you imagine holding white only, or straight only graduations? ‘Diversity’ for thee, but not for me.
Earl (05-21-2019), Grokmaster (05-21-2019), Tkaffen (05-21-2019)
I wonder if any of those universities host white only ceremonies?
The Truth Does Not Need To Be Supported With Censorship.
Earl (05-21-2019)
CharacterAssassin (05-21-2019), christiefan915 (05-22-2019), domer76 (05-21-2019)
Leaving aside volstrock's racism the article in the OP is a legitimate discussion. I've heard differing opinions from black commentators. I wouldn't say it's monolithic that the black community fully supports these separate type ceremonies (a lot do but not everyone).
Presumably not. The idea behind a special graduation ceremony for blacks (which, by the way, are often open to other races) is getting an under-represented minority group together for an additional ceremony that celebrates what is (due to institutional racism) an extraordinary accomplishment in that group. If you look at black graduation rates, it's clear there are unique challenges for black students on the path to getting into and through college, and so there's an additional layer of celebration for those who do so. Whites, by comparison, are disproportionately likely to get into and through college, so it wouldn't make sense to have an extra celebration to acknowledge extra challenges.
If it helps, try to think of this in terms of other affinity groups that do their own extra thing for graduation. For example, at the university I attended, there was a special Mass for Catholics to celebrate commencement. There's also "ROTC graduation," just for those going into the military. And athletic teams often have their own special ceremonies for out-going seniors. It's no big deal.
Earl (05-21-2019)
CharacterAssassin (05-21-2019), christiefan915 (05-22-2019), Jade Dragon (05-21-2019), Phantasmal (05-21-2019)
Segregation...blacks only.
Evmetro (05-21-2019)
christiefan915 (05-22-2019), Jade Dragon (05-21-2019), Phantasmal (05-21-2019)
Segregation...blacks only.
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