Caucasian club in High School (generations, accuse, regular, border)

[tinasgt2005]

Originally Posted by ProLogic

I don't know if you guys realize this but Old Mexican people are really racist. My Grandma is racist towards white people and Black people, occasionally middle-eastern people as well.

LOL.The older generation are pretty set in their ways. It is hard to change their beliefs. I think alot of us have some elder members of our family that still have beliefs that are outdated. We have came along way since then but still have a long way to go.

[tinasgt2005]

Originally Posted by ayannaaaliyah

Okay if you say so, your comment was "One day last week the subject of cultural clubs came up in his history class." You gave everyone elses' response, but the teacher, although his question was "supposedly" directed to the teacher.


this comment right here says the REAL UNDERLYING reason your son is interested in starting a club - and quite honestly you are encouraging and fostering exactly what becomes racism. Instead of sitting down with your child and explaining to him why it is NECESSARY for these organizations to exist, you're trying to help him come up with a club which is basically being started out of jealously and total disregard and understanding. The fact that your son showed absolutely no interest in what the other clubs were about, I suppose their response would be "why would you need to"?

I'm going to be honest it's obvious that you are culturally deprived otherwise when he first brought it up to you, your response would have been different and this thread wouldn't exist right now.

What do you believe their clubs are about??? What is the purpose of African American Clubs, Hispanic Clubs, Asian, Clubs etc??

[ayannaaaliyah]

Originally Posted by tinasgt2005

What do you believe their clubs are about??? What is the purpose of African American Clubs, Hispanic Clubs, Asian, Clubs etc??

If you really want to make a change and your son is interested in unity, then here's one for you

SOAR
The Society Organized Against Racism promotes a general awareness of cultural, racial, and ethnic differences as well as similarities. SOAR creates campus projects that educate students of the evils of racism. They also plan activities, advise the institution, and serves as advocate for changes which promote racial understanding.

To answer your question, I found a few clubs which have their statements and objectives:
AFRICAN AMERICAN CLUB
Recognizing the importance of diversity among our student population, this club celebrates the particular heritage of African-Americans in our school and surrounding communities. The club is devoted to increasing awareness of the membership and student body of music, dance, literature, art, food and other cultural expressions and historical contributions brought by African-Americans. This includes bringing in examples to the school and participating in and enjoying other opportunities in the community

NATIONAL BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is a national organization designed to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students. As the largest student run organization in the country, NBLSA encourages the development of talented, socially conscious, lawyers of tomorrow. NBLSA is comprised of six regions, representing over 6000 members across the nation. With chapters at almost every accredited law school in the country.

NAT'L ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation. Many of NABJ's 3,300 members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide.
NABJ is committed to the following: Strengthening ties among black journalists; Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for black journalists; Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring black journalists, while providing continued professional development and training; Increasing the number of black journalists in management positions and encouraging black journalists to become entrepreneurs; Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and outstanding achievements by black journalists, and outstanding achievement in the media industry as a whole, particularly when it comes to providing balanced coverage of the black community and society at large; Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage black students to become journalists, and to diversify faculties and related curriculum; and Providing informational and training services to the general public.

CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
The Center for Jewish Life provides a welcoming and positive environment for Jewish students to interact, to learn about their heritage and to educate others on campus about Judaism, the Jewish people and The Land of Israel.

ASIAN AMERICAN CLUB
The purpose of the Asian-American Club is to give students a chance to share in and understand different aspects of the Asian culture: the arts, the cuisine, the way of life, philosophies, and the language.

CIRCOLO ITALIANO
Circolo Italiano is a diverse group of passionately committed citizens of the world that promote and facilitate the learning of Italy and its culture. The club has a keen interest in exploring Italian culture, values and beliefs. They meet to discuss, enlighten and share our individual stories and discernments. We are bound by our love for Italy, all of its people, and influenced throughout the world.

MIDDLE EASTERN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Middle Eastern Student Association promotes awareness of Middle Eastern culture throughout the

[tinasgt2005]

Originally Posted by ayannaaaliyah

If you really want to make a change and your son is interested in unity, then here's one for you

SOAR
The Society Organized Against Racism promotes a general awareness of cultural, racial, and ethnic differences as well as similarities. SOAR creates campus projects that educate students of the evils of racism. They also plan activities, advise the institution, and serves as advocate for changes which promote racial understanding.

To answer your question, I found a few clubs which have their statements and objectives:
AFRICAN AMERICAN CLUB
Recognizing the importance of diversity among our student population, this club celebrates the particular heritage of African-Americans in our school and surrounding communities. The club is devoted to increasing awareness of the membership and student body of music, dance, literature, art, food and other cultural expressions and historical contributions brought by African-Americans. This includes bringing in examples to the school and participating in and enjoying other opportunities in the community

NATIONAL BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is a national organization designed to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students. As the largest student run organization in the country, NBLSA encourages the development of talented, socially conscious, lawyers of tomorrow. NBLSA is comprised of six regions, representing over 6000 members across the nation. With chapters at almost every accredited law school in the country.

NAT'L ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation. Many of NABJ's 3,300 members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide.
NABJ is committed to the following: Strengthening ties among black journalists; Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for black journalists; Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring black journalists, while providing continued professional development and training; Increasing the number of black journalists in management positions and encouraging black journalists to become entrepreneurs; Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and outstanding achievements by black journalists, and outstanding achievement in the media industry as a whole, particularly when it comes to providing balanced coverage of the black community and society at large; Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage black students to become journalists, and to diversify faculties and related curriculum; and Providing informational and training services to the general public.

CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
The Center for Jewish Life provides a welcoming and positive environment for Jewish students to interact, to learn about their heritage and to educate others on campus about Judaism, the Jewish people and The Land of Israel.

ASIAN AMERICAN CLUB
The purpose of the Asian-American Club is to give students a chance to share in and understand different aspects of the Asian culture: the arts, the cuisine, the way of life, philosophies, and the language.

CIRCOLO ITALIANO
Circolo Italiano is a diverse group of passionately committed citizens of the world that promote and facilitate the learning of Italy and its culture. The club has a keen interest in exploring Italian culture, values and beliefs. They meet to discuss, enlighten and share our individual stories and discernments. We are bound by our love for Italy, all of its people, and influenced throughout the world.

MIDDLE EASTERN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Middle Eastern Student Association promotes awareness of Middle Eastern culture throughout the

Did not not read the basic philosophy of these clubs? To promote Black to promote Jewish to promote Asian. Not promote American. No where did it say anything about different cultures or nationalities other than the one it was created for. How is that promoting unity or acceptance. They were created for black members, asian members, jewish members. What is your point??

[tinasgt2005]

SOAR was the only one directed at diversity

[ayannaaaliyah]

I give up you're now pretending to be dumb. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was formed to ensure racial equality/justice, etc. It didn't stop white people from joining. White joined because they had a "desire" to help further the cause.

What is the goal of a Cacasian club, what is the objective? What is there to understand? What reason is there to congregate and teach - American history is taught EVERYDAY all day in school. What is there to know that everyone doesn't already know? So I'm confused about what you're stating. What culture are you looking to promote?

If you nor your son is interested nor sensitive to other cultures-that's your perogative, but don't try to play on peoples' intelligence with that "why can't there be a caucasian club" Just keep it real, that's the best thing you can do. If you don't have an understanding as to why such organizations exist, then you obviously have not had any cultural exposure in life and that's sad.

Unfortunately, you can't make history disappear

[wehotex]

Originally Posted by ayannaaaliyah

I give up you're now pretending to be dumb. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was formed to ensure racial equality/justice, etc. It didn't stop white people from joining. White joined because they had a "desire" to help further the cause.

What is the goal of a Cacasian club, what is the objective? What is there to understand? What reason is there to congregate and teach - American history is taught EVERYDAY all day in school. What is there to know that everyone doesn't already know? So I'm confused about what you're stating. What culture are you looking to promote?

If you nor your son is interested nor sensitive to other cultures-that's your perogative, but don't try to play on peoples' intelligence with that "why can't there be a caucasian club" Just keep it real, that's the best thing you can do. If you don't have an understanding as to why such organizations exist, then you obviously have not had any cultural exposure in life and that's sad.

Unfortunately, you can't make history disappear

you know, EVEN george bush and barbara bush were mbs of the naacp at one time. just goes to show that naacp is avbl for ALL

[gizmo980]

Originally Posted by Anchorless

I seriously doubt any school would have a problem with your son starting a legitimate group based on some sort of identification - I don't think that a "Caucasian Club" has the same degree of identification as an "African-American Club" or a "Hispanic Club," simply because there is no overlying heritage to being Caucasian. Like others have said, perhaps a "German-American," "Irish-American," or even "American" club would more than likely be approved, though the latter should be open to any and all races. As a matter of fact, all of these clubs should be open to anyone. I know the Hispanic and Black clubs at my university were.

I do question the motivation of starting such a club, however. If he's doing it to search for others to identify with a certain heritage, fine. If he's just doing it in spite of these other clubs, he and you are being ridiculous.

Yes, I ditto the above answer. First of all, there is no common bond among "Caucasians", which is really a generic term for lacking in pigment (j/k). What do I, as a Jewish-Slavic Californian, have in common with a German-Baptist from Arkansas? Maybe a few things, but only by chance & certainly not by cultural bonds. Whether or not all Hispanics/Asians/African-Americans have the same background, they have the common bond of being part of a minority group... as a Jew I have some understanding of that, being that I'm often on the outside looking into an Aryan-dominant society. Once you've been pushed aside or REALLY discriminated against, things like a cultural club make more sense.

Anyway, I agree that nobody would have a problem with a culturally-specific (German, Irish, Russian, etc.) club - but to deem it a "White club" is just too close to "White pride" and all of that nonsense. And as Anchorless said, people are welcomed to join the other clubs, even if they aren't of the specific ethnicity... they're intended to increase awareness and cultural pride, not to be exclusive towards anyone else. But when was the last time a "White pride" convention was welcoming to Black & Hispanic visitors? I've been to many African-American cultural activities, and even led a few on Hispanic culture; but ironically, I would be chased away from most White events, once they realized my WHITE ancestors were all Jews. Okay, sorry to ramble, but this is a tricky subject!

[TriMT7]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye48

Hispanic people come from many different nations. As well as black or African Americans, they come from dozens of nations as well. Caucasians or white people, since the terms are routinely used interchangeably, also originate from dozens of nations.

If we have a Hispanic History Month or club, and we have a Hispanic History Month or club, then we should have a White History Month and club.

I actually agree with the notion that we don't need a "white history month," since what is studied in school is basically European Western Civilization history.


But since white Hispanics make up such a large portion of all hispanics in the US, how does that fit with the existence of "the white club"?

[bily4]

Kind of like "There is a Mother's Day and a Father's Day, Why not a Children's Day?'

Because every day is Children's Day.