|
1. First of all, you need to calm down. its just an atricle.
First of all I am calm and to Alcornites it is NOT just an article. When articles,such as these, are published they are damaging to HBCUs. Whether you want to believe it or not, it attacks the academic credibility of these schools of which it takes a LONG time to build and rebuild the reputation. Alcorn is one of many schools that welcomes ALL races, nationalities, creeds and the likes. But when people put out articles such as these they ARE damaging. In order to understand, you must understand the history regarding higher education at HBCUs particularly ASU and why it is important to keep a positive image at ALL times.
2. I agree with you, 33girl. The students gave their opinions; the writer reported them.
I agree, the students are entitled to an opinion and a writer should be free to report those opinions. Unfortunately, it truly damages us.
3. She didn't mention anything about racism.
She didn't have to....The person and or students who commented in this article may very well not be racist. However, it is articles like these that fuel racist actions against HBCUs.
4. I actually came away from the article with a positive view of Alcorn. I knew virtually nothing about it, and the article left me with the impression that it has a very tight-knit and open-minded student body and strong tradition. If I am at all typical of Northerners reading this article, I imagine that it's going to help Alcorn's image, not hurt it.
I am glad that you felt positive. But I can not stress that it does NOT help our image at all.
Do your research, learn about us (HBCUs), and if you are just lazy and still want to know pm me---I'll do my best to explain. Peace.
|