I'm "African American"

[Tahoma 2,298]

That certain people Should be getting free handouts from the government because of discrimination against their race 50 years ago or anything of the sort.

Why are you in complete denial about the discrimination in the U.S. against Blacks that is still happening today?

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Why are you in complete denial about the discrimination in the U.S. against Blacks that is still happening today?

She doesn't see it, therefore it doesn't exist.

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yes, if it is does not effect them or their area, then it does not exist

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Who is getting free handouts from the government based on their skin color alone? A real, bonafide example of it actually institutionalized? Don't just go by hearsay and conjecture.

http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/...ar-program.aspx

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Renewable scholarships awarded to African-American high school seniors only who intend to pursue full-time study at a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa card. Scholarship can be used at the college or university of choice.

Applicant must excel academically, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Required to submit an application, 2 essays, 2 letters of recommendation, high school transcript, listing of honors and activities.

Application can be printed from web site: www.ronbrown.org or obtained by writing to the Ron Brown Scholar Program office. There are 2 deadlines: November 15th and January 9th. Please see application for details.

Application Deadlines:

1/9/2010

Maximum Amount:

$40000

The only reason why a white person with a permanent resident card, even though being born in Africa cannot apply for this: skin color !!!

[FortLaudy 10]

On April 9th 2009, the Ron Brown Scholar Fund received an advance ruling by the IRS which allows it to operate as a public 501©3 charity.

http://www.ronbrown.org/AboutUs.aspx

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http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/...ar-program.aspx

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Renewable scholarships awarded to African-American high school seniors only who intend to pursue full-time study at a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa card. Scholarship can be used at the college or university of choice.

Applicant must excel academically, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Required to submit an application, 2 essays, 2 letters of recommendation, high school transcript, listing of honors and activities.

Application can be printed from web site: www.ronbrown.org or obtained by writing to the Ron Brown Scholar Program office. There are 2 deadlines: November 15th and January 9th. Please see application for details.

Application Deadlines:

1/9/2010

Maximum Amount:

$40000

The only reason why a white person with a permanent resident card, even though being born in Africa cannot apply for this: skin color !!!

That's a private scholarship fund. And like I stated earlier, there are specific scholarships for Jewish applicants, or children of war veterans. Is is discriminatory to exclude applicants who don't meet those criteria? In other words, why do you single out scholarship programs for Black students when many scholarships are specific to a particular applicant?

Edited February 8, 2010 by Galt's gallstones

[Tahoma 2,298]

In 2010, who is not allowing anyone to accomplish whatever they want? Seriously, I'm really interested.

Those who discriminate based upon skin color, etc..

As I said before, I'm aware of the past, but it has no relevance in today's world, imo.

You need to be more aware of the present. Discrimination against Blacks is alive and well in the U.S. today.

And I do think the general opinion of 'blacks need these programs or else they cannot compete with whites' is inherently racist, and actually does more harm than good.

Straight from Rush's racist mouth to the pages of VJ. Couldn't you come up with a better straw-man argument?

Once again, spoken like a person with no Black friends, nor Black family, nor Black acquaintances.

Edited February 8, 2010 by Tahoma

[FortLaudy 10]

That's a private scholarship fund. And like I stated earlier, there are specific scholarships for Jewish applicants, or children of war veterans. Is is discriminatory to exclude applicants who don't meet those criteria? In other words, why do you single out scholarship programs for Black students when many scholarships are specific to a particular applicant?

What else is affirmative action then?

[Tahoma 2,298]

What else is affirmative action then?

You really don't get it, do you. I'll give you a hint: you won't find it by googling "Black Jews."

[one...two...tree 2,762]

What else is affirmative action then?

Well first of all, lets be clear - most scholarships are privately funded, and are applied discriminantly based on myriad of criteria (Jewish, children of war veterans, Black, etc.).

As for what is Affirmative Action, this page from Stanford University is pretty good at explaining what it is as well the controversy:

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/affirmative-action/

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you white people. sheesh.

Word Bro

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Once again, spoken like a person with no Black friends, nor Black family, nor Black acquaintances.

Only goes to show how wrong you are ...

I don't need to handicap myself to make myself equal to them. We are equals as is. And yes, they are all aware of my opinion, and go figure...they agree.

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Once again, spoken like a person with no Black friends, nor Black family, nor Black acquaintances.

Take a white man into a black neighborhood and you will experience racism first hand.

I dont think anyone is saying that racism is gone but its not at the levels that you think they are, I mean come on we elected a black President, give it up jeez.

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Well first of all, lets be clear - most scholarships are privately funded, and are applied discriminantly based on myriad of criteria (Jewish, children of war veterans, Black, etc.).

As for what is Affirmative Action, this page from Stanford University is pretty good at explaining what it is as well the controversy:

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/affirmative-action/

Hey Steve do they have these special scholarships for white kids trying to get out of these meth infested trailer parks?

You dont have to be of a certain color or race to need a helping hand and its backward thinking to think this should be the criteria.

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Hey Steve do they have these special scholarships for white kids trying to get out of these meth infested trailer parks?

You dont have to be of a certain color or race to need a helping hand and its backward thinking to think this should be the criteria.

I can't believe that so many here are not aware of the number of private scholarships out there with certain criteria. Here's just a few:

Jewish War Veterans of America

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

The Jeanette Rankin Foundation Scholarship Program (for women)

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women and Children

The R.O.S.E. Scholarship (domestic violence victims)

AAMN (American Assembly of Male Nurses) ...which provides scholarship to men who wish to enter the field of nursing.

....

So again, why the focus on scholarships for Black Minorities?