<p>Xiggi, there is some truth in your remarks about Duke, but the criticisms apply to all top schools to similar degrees. It's worth noting that the Journal of Black Education ranks Duke as the best "elite" school in the country in "ability to integrate african-american students." (Princeton is #3, Yale #13). </p>
<p>Duke is 11-12% percent african-american (higher than most Ivies). Durham is 47% african-american. "The Plantation" is an easy shot given that difference, as is the idea that Duke is singularly plagued with race issues, because here, unlike most college towns in this country, there is race.</p>