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This is an interesting and very worthwhile discussion.
An important point to emphasize is that, unfortunately, among some African American young people there is a pronounced but perhaps subtle fear of venturing to a college campus where there are few other American Americans. Unlike BoolaHI, whom I’m confident had a mother who pressed him to excel and expand his horizons, some kids are essentially frozen in their comfort zone, too timid to be adventurous in their social setting. Parents who support this attitude are hurting their Black children.
A friend from a rather segregated and once declining industrial northeast city, spent a year of his high school days as an “exchange student” with a white family in Green Bay WI in the mid-1970s. He told us that as a Black kid, the time spent with that family in Wisconsin was among the most rewarding days of his life. He went on to earn a law degree and had a great career back east, and often reflected upon the good times and life-long friendships that began in Green Bay, a very White region.
Lake washington that is a keen observation. So, while we never had riches or even any real model of higher education, my mom was sort of advanced for her era. She worked for the federal government for 35 years, and had several overseas assignment. What she did provide to me was a profound sense that their is no failure, except for lack of trying. This has served me well in every phase of my life. As I tell young folks coach, avaibilty are more important that ability, at least early on in life. Certainly bring able to be open and adjust is a quality we can all work on. On this topic, if you want a really good read,
Diversity is a good thing, but the days of us sacrificing our kids for the edification of the white race are gone. Thanks goodness. No child of color should be expected to attend a hostile institute for the sake of diversity. I can see while it was necessary in the day, but no more. Racist people can die with their racist belief. I don’t care as long as they do no harm to those they hate, then I am just fine with that. Like all parents, I want to send my child to a place where he is valued and nourished. Fortunately, today there are plenty of universities available that do not condone acts or speech of hate. Duke did the right thing. Universities should continue doing what’s right; I think that’s the best solution.