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Originally posted by fatto
if I am correct, Beta Xi chapter is Lemoyne Owens College in Memphis, TN. I happen to know personally some of the troubles that your school is experiencing to the extent that it may cease to exist within the next 5 years. When you reach your 30's, hell even your mid 20's young brother let's see how much you boast about an honors degree from a college that you have to refer to in the past tense.
Let me set the record straight, I am not condemning your opinions, because, as I've stated before, I respect our brothers for their strong minds and willingness to speak out. But, what I do have a problem with is your limited view. You are representing a chapter/college that doesn't even require 800 on the SAT to gain admission. Should we start checking back to see what high schools our prospective candidates are from, how about go all the way back to their upbringing, and interview family members. Regardless of an aspirants present state, it is and will be your responsibility as a leader to recognize and acknowledge the potential in individuals and weight that against the initial investment that it will take to mold them.
Some of you that read this may think that I sound angry, you're damned right. Thoughts like that of yours Mr. Sazon are the cancerous element that must be cut out of our thinking. In one simple statement you are condoning the divide of our black males into social classes. I reiterate, it is the duty of the black male leaders on campus (Alphas) to tolerate, educate, and develop the young black males who take an interest in our organization. Not all of them will become Alphas, but that is still no excuse.
Every great man/woman was not born that way, rather there were a host of others who toiled endlessly, unselfishly to ensure their success.
P.S. Welcome to GC Sazon
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Good point fatto!
Not to stray from the subject at hand, but I do feel that once some African Americans attain what they deem to be the "American dream", they no longer feel the need to help those that they left behind. Why do we always have to try and "one up" one another?
So many times we use things that are so unimportant.We have bigger issues on our hands.
If you don't think so, ponder this....
Why is the richest BLACK man an athlete?
Why is the 2nd richest BLACK man an entertainer?
In regards to the GPA issues, I read this statement on GC somewhere (can't remember who said it)......
WHAT DO YOU CALL A MEDICAL STUDENT WITH A 2.5 GPA?
DOCTOR...