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Old 02-17-2010, 08:24 PM
 
Location: La lune et les étoiles
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When will the nastiness and the bigotry ever end?

Why do racist people spend so much of their time and energy on trying to denigrate Black people? Do they have nothing better to do? If these people feel that Blacks are no threat to them professionally, academically, socially, economically, etc; then why all of the unprovoked negative attention focused on Black people?

Members of the UCSD chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha decided to "honor" Black History month by throwing a "Compton Cookout" party.

Party details which were posted on Facebook of all places....


Party invitation (Warning: offensive language)
February marks a very important month in American society. No, i'm not referring to Valentines day or Presidents day. I'm talking about Black History month. As a time to celebrate and in hopes of showing respect, the Regents community cordially invites you to its very first Compton Cookout.

For guys: I expect all males to be rockin Jersey's, stuntin' up in ya White T (XXXL smallest size acceptable), anything FUBU, Ecko, Rockawear, High/low top Jordans or Dunks, Chains, Jorts, stunner shades, 59 50 hats, Tats, etc.

For girls: For those of you who are unfamiliar with ghetto chicks-Ghetto chicks usually have gold teeth, start fights and drama, and wear cheap clothes- they consider Baby Phat to be high class and expensive couture. They also have short, nappy hair, and usually wear cheap weave, usually in bad colors,such as purple or bright red. They look and act similar to Shenaynay, and speak very loudly, while rolling their neck, and waving their finger in your face. Ghetto chicks have a very limited vocabulary, and attempt to make up for it, by forming new words, such as "constipulated", or simply cursing persistently, or using other types of vulgarities, and making noises, such as "hmmg!", or smacking their lips, and making other angry noises,grunts, and faces.

The objective is for all you lovely ladies to look, act, and essentially take on these "respectable" qualities throughout the day.

Several of the regents condos will be teaming up to house this monstrosity, so travel house to house and experience the various elements of life in the ghetto. We will be serving 40's, Kegs of Natty, dat Purple Drank- which consists of sugar, water, and the color purple , chicken, coolade, and of course Watermelon. So come one and come all, make ya self before we break ya self,keep strapped, get yo shine on, and join us for a day party to be remembered-or not.


And the fallout which these dumb-sses didn't see coming.

[Socfac] Fwd: UCSD Fraternity throws a racist party "in honor of Black History Month"

Racist frat boys will be racist frat boys ... on Facebook | Opinion L.A. | Los Angeles Times

Outrage over UCSD party mocking black culture - SignOnSanDiego.com


And then the official denial from Pi Kappa Alpha


Pi Kappa Alpha Denies Any Involvement With Party:

The UCSD chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity denies any association with the controversial "Compton Cookout" party held by a "group of students", identified by the University. Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) strongly condemns such actions and prejudices as the fraternity prides itself of representing a diverse cross-section of the UCSD student body.

This party was not a Pike event, nor was it endorsed by the fraternity. The fraternity regrets the display of ignorance and error-of-judgment made by any individual members who may have attended or were associated via social-media with the racially-offensive party. These actions are in direct violation of Pike's code of conduct, and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken with such members.

While Pi Kappa Alpha accepts no direct involvement in the planning of this party, the fraternity encourages all in attendance to reach out to the African American community, as well as the UCSD community at large, with a sincere and effective reconciliation program. Such a program will be focused toward the education and individual growth of the chapter members relating to cultural awareness at UCSD.

The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at UCSD has proudly represented the ideals of diversity, scholarship, leadership, athletics and gentlemanly conduct on the UCSD campus since 1997.

Garron Engstrom
President, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity - UCSD Chapter


Stay tuned because this is just getting started....

 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:28 PM
 
Location: An absurd world.
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*Throws up in mouth.*
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:37 PM
 
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There will always be people in the world who look like idiots from your perspective. It's good to speak up, but you can't let them get to you; they're never going to go away completely.
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:38 PM
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was it MLK who said it isn't the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends that matters ?
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:42 PM
 
Location: chattanooga
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Can't you take a joke,
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:49 PM
 
Location: La lune et les étoiles
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mary phagan View Post
Can't you take a joke,
Please explain what is funny about this incident?

The problem is not that a bunch of "frat boys" are just having a little fun. The real issue is that these "frat boys" are a product of their parents who probably hold similar viewpoints. And these same "frat boys" will one day be in positions to hire or arrest or create legislation or prosecute or be in other positions of power.

Are we then to assume that these same "frat boys" will have the objectivity to overlook someone's race in their future judgements?
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:51 PM
 
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The problem is that you can't force anyone to view things your way. You can speak up, protest, pass laws, etc., but you can't control anyone's mind.
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:54 PM
 
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Originally Posted by mary phagan View Post
Can't you take a joke,
Without belaboring the point, no.
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:56 PM
 
Location: chattanooga
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Originally Posted by calipoppy View Post
Please explain what is funny about this incident?

The problem is not that a bunch of "frat boys" are just having a little fun. The real issue is that these "frat boys" are a product of their parents who probably hold similar viewpoints. And these same "frat boys" will one day be in positions to hire or arrest or create legislation or prosecute or be in other positions of power.

Are we then to assume that these same "frat boys" will have the objectivity to overlook someone's race in their future judgements?
Being a southerner I have seen in my life,and lately several threads that people,including you,have said inbred,trash,redneck,toothless,among other things when speaking of southerners.It is all fine until someone says a little joke about your heritage or background. and stereotypes.Cry me a river
 
Old 02-17-2010, 08:56 PM
 
Location: The Chatterdome in La La Land, CaliFUNia
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This "compton cookout" event thing is just wrong!
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