Comments on: race and ethnicity http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/race-and-ethnicity/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:37:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ziad Ashour http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/race-and-ethnicity/#comment-12 Ziad Ashour Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:37:08 +0000 http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-12 Great blog. It is very interesting that he crossed the “racial boundary” to go to Morehouse. I am sure it presented various challenges and learning opportunities for him. Although I applaud him, and I am not certain that I agree with colleges that are chartered to cater to a particular race, as they tend to lead to voluntary segregation and isolation if there is not firm curriculum that stresses exposure to other cultures. We live in a large world with a global economy. Part of the college experience is the diversity you are exposed to. This diversity (if you choose to accept it) is one of the key factors that primes you for working in the real world and dealing with diverse groups of people. Races should intermingle for the purpose of education and tolerance. If they interact with one and other, I really do feel that they are more likely to achieve personal and professional relationships outside their race. (word count = 164) Great blog. It is very interesting that he crossed the “racial boundary” to go to Morehouse. I am sure it presented various challenges and learning opportunities for him. Although I applaud him, and I am not certain that I agree with colleges that are chartered to cater to a particular race, as they tend to lead to voluntary segregation and isolation if there is not firm curriculum that stresses exposure to other cultures.
We live in a large world with a global economy. Part of the college experience is the diversity you are exposed to. This diversity (if you choose to accept it) is one of the key factors that primes you for working in the real world and dealing with diverse groups of people. Races should intermingle for the purpose of education and tolerance. If they interact with one and other, I really do feel that they are more likely to achieve personal and professional relationships outside their race.

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]]> By: ditto85 http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/race-and-ethnicity/#comment-11 ditto85 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:45:42 +0000 http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-11 I really liked your blog- it sounds like you found an interesting article about overcoming a situation that is the opposite of "typical" racism in America. Instead of the more common white discrimination against African Americans, this white student faced college life as a minority. I thought it was pretty hypocritical of the students of a university that takes so much pride in its experiences with Martin Luther King Jr. But, it is clear that some things have changed over the past 141 years- as the first white student was elected as the class valedictorian. Sometimes change seems to be so slow, but at least we are starting to see some major progress in the acceptance of minority cultures. (W.C.: 121) I really liked your blog- it sounds like you found an interesting article about overcoming a situation that is the opposite of “typical” racism in America. Instead of the more common white discrimination against African Americans, this white student faced college life as a minority. I thought it was pretty hypocritical of the students of a university that takes so much pride in its experiences with Martin Luther King Jr. But, it is clear that some things have changed over the past 141 years- as the first white student was elected as the class valedictorian. Sometimes change seems to be so slow, but at least we are starting to see some major progress in the acceptance of minority cultures. (W.C.: 121)

]]> By: Katelyn Hartman http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/race-and-ethnicity/#comment-10 Katelyn Hartman Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:45:35 +0000 http://jaimenoel321.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-10 I thought this article was very interesting. I think that it is great to see a young man who isn’t afraid to go to a college that is predominantly black despite the criticism and discrimination he may face. He could just as easily (as easy as getting 100% paid tuition) attend a predominantly white college where he wouldn’t be seen any different from the next student and not have to face the challenges this situation brings him. It is great to see that this man is trying to make a difference and is willing to stick his neck out in order to make change happen. Not only is he attending a black college, but he is excelling, and achieving an exceptional grade point average. I am interested to know what his upbringing was and what exactly drew his interest to the African American culture. We need more people like him in the world who are willing to do whatever it takes to create change for the better no matter what it takes. It’s people like him who will break down stereotypes and defeat the barriers our society has created in regards to race and the discrimination it brings. (198) I thought this article was very interesting. I think that it is great to see a young man who isn’t afraid to go to a college that is predominantly black despite the criticism and discrimination he may face. He could just as easily (as easy as getting 100% paid tuition) attend a predominantly white college where he wouldn’t be seen any different from the next student and not have to face the challenges this situation brings him. It is great to see that this man is trying to make a difference and is willing to stick his neck out in order to make change happen. Not only is he attending a black college, but he is excelling, and achieving an exceptional grade point average. I am interested to know what his upbringing was and what exactly drew his interest to the African American culture. We need more people like him in the world who are willing to do whatever it takes to create change for the better no matter what it takes. It’s people like him who will break down stereotypes and defeat the barriers our society has created in regards to race and the discrimination it brings. (198)

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