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"Talking white", "too good for the hood", etc. And other factoids oft repeated by those typically middle-aged and old whites (and arrogant blacks) who have little to no actual experience with young blacks...outside of the evening news, of course. This is the most ridiculous and overblown stereotype about blacks that I wish would just die already.
Coming from this community myself, I can say with absolute certainty that the majority of inner-city blacks do indeed place a value on education. For those who aren't able to get one for themselves, they still congratulate their peers who are able to make it so far. If I had a nickel for every time another young black man or woman told me they had plans to pursue a degree or certificate, I'd have enough money to fund your child's college education.
At the grade school level, you do have teasing aimed at the "nerds" or "good students" and higher value placed on being cool and popular, but, the last time I checked, this was not exclusive to black children.
I come from a black family that values education. In my extended we have a half dozen in Ivy Leagues and over half of my family total has gone to college. I am third generation college.
This isn't necessarily a rarity. Another example is Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. He is fourth generation college educated IIRC.
I come from a black family that values education. In my extended we have a half dozen in Ivy Leagues and over half of my family total has gone to college. I am third generation college.
This isn't necessarily a rarity. Another example is Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. He is fourth generation college educated IIRC.
*shrug*
I'm not sure what this means. One does not have to come from an educated family in order to place value on education, even if you can't personally see yourself excelling past the community college level.
Cool story , but who cares? Stop worrying about what other people think and do what you gotta do for yourself and family.
Who said I was in fact worried? Did I make any mention of losing sleep over this? No. I had an idea to share, so I started a thread where it can be discussed accordingly, just like every other topic in this forum...or did the point of a message board suddenly escape you after 1,000+ posts?
We're not here to change the world. We're here to talk.
This is the most ridiculous and overblown stereotype about blacks that I wish would just die already.
It'll never die if you keep bring it up and using it as an excuse every time you want to defend the actions of a young black man who did something wrong.
Who said I was in fact worried? Did I make any mention of losing sleep over this? No. I had an idea to share, so I started a thread where it can be discussed accordingly, just like every other topic in this forum...or did the point of a message board suddenly escape you after 1,000+ posts?
We're not here to change the world. We're here to talk.
Talk about what? We can say that about anyone and not just black people. Education is up to the person seeking the education. Whats there to discuss?
Talk about what? We can say that about anyone and not just black people. Education is up to the person seeking the education. Whats there to discuss?
Like I said in the post above me, if you're not familiar with the problem I'm talking about, then I suppose there's no cause for you to be concerned. No one's forcing you to participate. If you feel it's irrelevant then leave the thread. Simple as that.
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