This again? My guess is there is an all inclusive graduation. In which case what does anyone care what any group does on the side?
You are exactly right. "Black" Graduation is not anything like it being described here, on Twitter or in the press. It is certainly nothing to be outraged about.
Most importantly, Black Graduation is not a substitute for the main graduation. Every kid who goes to Black Graduation also goes to "Graduation" Graduation.
In fact, Black Graduation is just one of many smaller, more personal celebrations and ceremonies held by various groups -- fraternities, sororities, departments, religious groups, athletic teams -- before & after the main graduation. It is a way for students to celebrate with their friends and families.
Moreover, there are plenty of white folks at most Black Graduations. That's because many black students are from mixed race families, so "family & friends" includes white folks. Lots of white folks.
Finally, not all black students go to Black Graduation. Lots of black students feel more affinity with their frat brothers, sorority sisters or team-mates than they do with with the kids at Black Graduation.
There are plenty of reasons to fret about how race is handled on campuses. Black Graduations is low on the any real American's list.
This again? My guess is there is an all inclusive graduation. In which case what does anyone care what any group does on the side?
You are exactly right. "Black" Graduation is not anything like it being described here, on Twitter or in the press. It is certainly nothing to be outraged about.
Most importantly, Black Graduation is not a substitute for the main graduation. Every kid who goes to Black Graduation also goes to "Graduation" Graduation.
In fact, Black Graduation is just one of many smaller, more personal celebrations and ceremonies held by various groups -- fraternities, sororities, departments, religious groups, athletic teams -- before & after the main graduation. It is a way for students to celebrate with their friends and families.
Moreover, there are plenty of white folks at most Black Graduations. That's because many black students are from mixed race families, so "family & friends" includes white folks. Lots of white folks.
Finally, not all black students go to Black Graduation. Lots of black students feel more affinity with their frat brothers, sorority sisters or team-mates than they do with with the kids at Black Graduation.
There are plenty of reasons to fret about how race is handled on campuses. Black Graduations is low on the any real American's list.
When my chemistry department hosted a celebration for chemistry majors that was so unfair to the English majors! I’m offended! Im outraged! I am a boomer and can’t think critically anymore!
Your boomer comment is just as stupid as any of these comments. There is something wrong with a Black graduation just as there is a White or Asian graduation. It’s certainly not as bad as I initially thought however it is another way to separate students. It’s not a positive despite what your ignorant self thinks. Stop dividing people. It is not a good thing and never was a good thing. Why would it be positive now.
A bit of history: Before he ran for Governor, Wallace was a judge. He had a reputation for fairness, regardless of race. When he ran for Governor in 1958, he spoke out against the KKK. He was regarded as so moderate on race that he was endorsed by the NAACP.
He lost badly.
Wallace had a simple explanation for why he lost. He had talked about "good roads and good schools...and nobody listened." Instead, they listened to his opponent, who talked about race.
For Wallace, the lesson was obvious: "I was outn*****ed...I will never be outn******ed again."
And he wasn't.
PS You can read all of this on his Wikipedia page:
The nation is more and more allowing blacks to have their own institutions, associations, and events free from the influence of systemic white racism and supremacy. Trumpers oppose this, for obvious reasons.
The irony though is that MLK and many black leaders fought for desegregation. Modern blacks went to return to segregation. Would you support laws that say blacks can’t sit with whites at restaurants, on buses, restrooms, and so on.? You probably do support full blown segregation based on your post. Personally I don’t either way because it doesn’t impact my life. I believe people should get what they want. If blacks want to segregate themselves, I respect and accept their decision. But based on statistics it will not end well.
Imagine if white people did this. The reaction would be completely different.
You don't have to imagine, you just need to open a history book (or go to the various far-right forums/spaces where this idea is prevalent). That's why the reaction is completely different: we know exactly what white separatism looks like and the kind of people who promote it.