Explain why or why not?
2006-11-13 04:29:09 · 7 answers · asked by bumblebee 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I used to think that any institution which emphasizes seperation of diversity was a move in the wrong direction, and supported segregation.
However, recently I saw Johnnetta Cole, president of Bennet College, speak. I had never before heard views like hers on segregated institutions and found her message to be empowering and one of ambition.
While I still think that under several circumstances segregated institutions can romote a negative message, I think in the case of african-american colleges they stand to create a united community and serve to empower them.
I think that as long as they serve this goal, it is a good idea and quite important. It is only when that goal is lost in a cloud of racial-emphasis that i think it becomes a problem.
2006-11-13 04:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ave 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly I know people are going to probably hate me for saying this but a Historically black college has to be one of the stupidest things I have ever heard of...In any College diversity is key. College is all about leaving home, getting to know not only new people but different types of people and how to live among different cultures and ways of thinking. I also think the idea of a historically black college is almost reverse racism...think about it what if we started calling colleges that had a very high percentage of white students historically white colleges...I'm not saying there arent colleges that haven't been "historically white" but using the phrase would be considered racist. That is just my opinon hate it or love it I really don't care : )
2006-11-13 04:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well....they should be & to some black students, they are. I attended a black college (Clark Atlanta University) & it was an extremely rewarding experience. Wouldnt trade it in for any ivy league school, ever. Historically Black Colleges & Universities should act as a Reminder & a Preserver to black students. A reminder of all that we as a race have came through & conquered in spite of.....and a Preserver of all the many talents & skills that we as a race are blessed to have. I believe HBCU students gain an extra amount of knowledge & respect that u just cant quite get from non HBCU's.
2006-11-13 04:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by Raynebow_Diva 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Defintley YES
This teaches that all black people came from tribes. The full blooded black person, have and has heritages from their ancestors. But they shouldnt keep bringing up slavery days. Not all blacks were slaves. Think of the American Indian, that was here way before white, black, green, purple or any type of colour was around. They were also made slaves, and the women were used just like the black women, for white mans purposes.
2006-11-13 04:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by Moose 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
no. not to me at least. as a black woman, i personally would not want to attend a historically black college because it's not a real representation of the real world. if i go to an (HBC) i will be surrounded by black people or people of color and in the real world i will most likely be around a diverse group of people. to me it is better to go to a school with more than one race because it will better help me learn how to interact with various culture. and isn't that what college is all about?
2006-11-13 05:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by ponypuffgirl 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Maybe in the bad old days of segregation, but today, Nah people of all races colours, can go to any college now, just need to have the brains to get in.
2006-11-13 04:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Latin Techie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes being in an college were successful black people attended should be a rewarding experience for black people i think it's great
2006-11-13 04:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by flyinghigh006 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋