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How do you feel about black colleges?

By Toblin (Toblin) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 11:09 am: Edit

They are either a very bad idea or this "diversity is good" thing is nothing but a great big lie.

By Jajas2 (Jajas2) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 11:56 am: Edit

Im all for then. Remember prerogative of the minority.

By Vmg2003 (Vmg2003) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 12:26 pm: Edit

Link removed. Another link like that and you won't be posting here any more.
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By Vmg2003 (Vmg2003) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 12:45 pm: Edit

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By Glowingamy (Glowingamy) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 12:55 pm: Edit

I don't have a problem. If you want to go to one more power to you, it's your life, just like with women's colleges.

By Vancat (Vancat) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 01:08 pm: Edit

whatever floats your boat

By Justperfect (Justperfect) on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 04:00 pm: Edit

vmg- was that an anti black website

By Valpal (Valpal) on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 03:25 am: Edit

Historically black colleges were once an absolute necessity. less than 50 years ago, they were virtually the only means by which African Americans could obtain a college education, because the vast majority of predominantly white institutions would not admit black students, regardless of their credentials. Today, HBCs are still the major means by which African Americans receive a higher education, despite the belief that Affirmative Action is to blame for untold numbers of white and asian applicants being denied entrance to their dream schools.

Some black students have long-standing legacy status at HBCs, and are very proud to continue the tradition. Many also feel that they would be better served by the social and academic support commonly available to them through an HBC.

However, this does not mean that HBCs are only interested in attracting black students. All are more than willing to admit students of other races and ethnicities, and have a very real desire to diversify, both racially and ethnically. Many even offer generous "minority scholarships", just for non-black applicants (sort of AA in reverse). Most non-white students, however, never even consider applying to an HBC.

By Poison_Ivy (Poison_Ivy) on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 12:04 pm: Edit

Why do you post a white supremaist site?

Anyways, I'm black and I would never go to one. I could never handle the fact being only around one race, I'm used to a predominantly white setting. I defintely agree with Valpal's response and basically, I consider them the same as women colleges. Brian McKnight attended Oakwood College, an Adventist historically black college. Plus, a percentage (although small) number of whites go to Howard.

By Northstarmom (Northstarmom) on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 01:06 pm: Edit

Black colleges can be excellent places to attend depending on one's interests and background.

Since HBCUs emphasize teaching, they are particularly good at providing supportive environments where first generation college students of all races can flourish.

They also can be excellent places for African Americans to learn more about their own culture after growing up in or attending school in predominantly white environments.

Howard University is the top ranked HBCU in the US News rankings. It is in 90th place,ranking with Marquette, University of Tennessee and Auburn. Howard places ahead of schools like University of Arizona, SUNY-Stony Brook, Catholic University and Florida State.

There are black colleges with expertise in particular areas. Xavier University in New Orleans is tops in the country for getting black students into med school. Florida A&M is known for excellence in business, journalism and pharmacy.

By Davidrune (Davidrune) on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 03:41 pm: Edit

HCBUs have their strengths and weaknesses. It really depends on who you talk to.

Some people believe like Northstarmom that they provide support for minorities. Which is a good thing. It's a great way to learn about african-american culture.

I personally would not attend an HCBU, because the culture I would be learning would not be my own. I would probably feel as much of a pariah in an HCBU, as I feel now in my all-white school.

But on a side-note, schools like these do not really provide a perspective of the real world. I attend an all-guy schools and I've noticed that there is a great amount of sexism. Not outright, but there seems to be a consensus that girls are not as qualified as guys are. Which is entirely wrong... I would fear that HCBUs might have a similar attitude but directed towards white people. If you do not interact with a certain group, then stereotypes tend to propagate.

By Celebrian23 (Celebrian23) on Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 09:23 pm: Edit

Saying they're not realistic is saying women's colleges aren't realistic for 99% of the world isn't women, or saying the ivy's aren't realistic because the majority of the population isn't that smart, if you want to go to a hbcu, then it's not different from any other college, oh and while i'm at it, what about christain colleges, should these not be allowed because not everyone's christain? They don't allow for stereotypes, stereotypes exist everywhere, regardleess