Then you must not have been reading GC lately.

Those that are known to make racist, ignorant, inappropriate comments are on ignore. GC is a lot tamer that way, I'll admit.

True and I never said it was, but you act as if most people should adhere to your definition or they don't understand racism. There are multiple academic definitions but in general, in academia, racism is though of along power structures and only the majority can be considered "racist"

In society, it isn't seen the same way and racism is something that also happens at the individual level no matter the race of the racist.

I would hate the same, but this example you've given is not the case in reference to my comment.

Exactly and they don't understand racism 95% of the time.

The proof is in the fact that someone is wasting a very powerful construct on a GC post.

It is from where I'm sitting.

Thats fine, I can't control how you feel about posts that aren't your own.

Good observation. ;)

I'm not saying I agree with calling this post racist. More that he was stupid to complain about nepotism and then expect it, even if the nepotism he wanted wasn't because of his brotherhood, but because of his skin color.

However, using the common/dictionary definition of racism in non-academic discussion is not indicative of one's understanding of racism. It's simply using the word with its actual meaning, not a constructed one. There are plenty of similar words and concepts that this can happen to, it's just annoying that people are expected to be "beyond" the actual definition of a word in discussions.

I would, however, laugh if the white man hired was also an Alpha. It would just be a nice little twist, IMO.

No such thing as "actual meaning." It's all constructed.

Just a difference in who constructed which definitions and whose interests are served.

How long have you been a gentleman of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.? Because you sound like you just joined if you think that any corporation owes you anything in this world in this day even if you feel there is seniority on your part.

Did your "brother" promise you ANYTHING in writing? Are you ready to say he leveraged his position of power and influence to think you are a "shoo-in" for this promotion? If you have something in writing, then not only do you visit EEOC, you visit the Ombudsman for HR. But, know you will have retribution for it. Since you you are conflagrating "nepotism" in this particular corporate structure.

If I were you, I would work on my resume, start going to strategic alliance networking meetings and meet people who can emphasize your qualities you work on.

I know for a fact that the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are about improving their community as "scholarship and manly deeds" to men, young and old. They are not about just job placement service. However, there is mentorship they can provide. Your duty is to your local, regional, state and International chapters.

If you joined Alpha because you thought you were gaining access to something without legwork, then I have questions.

Brother-
The fact that you question your allegiance to our dear fraternity based on one action of a bro that, yes may have pissed you off, but has nothing to do with the fraternity itself is a bit much. Give of your pin and letters????? This is the first time I ever heard a brother say this, but I guess there is a first time for everything. As I was taught, it isn't what your frat can do for you, but what you can and should be doing for the frat. As someone previously stated, maybe there was some reason the interviewer felt you were not qualified and if you feel that you were then approach that brother and find out what you need to do to make sure you get it the next time. Maybe you were qualified, but something else prevented you from getting your desired postion. At any rate I hope you get what you feel you deserve.

As a hiring manger for a position I purposely did not hire a soror for the job, because knowing her I knew she would not be happy on the position. She went on to find a position much better suited for her.

great expectations
 

What's up Brutha.

I was in that similar seat years ago; and like you, didn't get the position. I found out later that the executive brother owed a favor to the top guy, and paid his debt with the job I had hoped for. The brother told me this immediately after hiring the other guy. It was a bitter pill for me to take. I know how pissed you are. I hope you don't blame the entire fraternity for this dude's failure to keep his obligation.

Well...
 

Now, if the Brother hasn't hired ANY AA in department ever because he doesn't want to be known for hiring members of the frat or AA in general no matter how qualified or how good their character may be....... that is messed up!:mad::confused: