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Originally posted by enlightenment06
Whether having an award which goes strictly to an African-American is a debateable topic, none of those kids have the right to complain when they are in such the majority. Does it really make that much of a difference in their life? I feel like racial classifications were made to control us, and then when we try to use it for our own protection or advantage, race becomes an issue everyone should get past. When we try to play the game the rules get changed. Where's the justice in that?
this isn't directed at anyone, I just had some pent up energy from another thread I had to express and I wanted to come home to express it.
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WOO WOO WOO, it's ok!! I hear what you are saying. But, I still don't think a Black person should receive the MLK award. It's fine to have an award for a deserving African American scholar, but I think that another person (or no one at all) should be the representative. Why MLK?? To have the award as it is seems as if the school is trying too hard to be inclusive. When people do that, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I am not against race selective (for lack of a better term) awards, but why MLK? I think the MLK award should perhaps go to the student who has exhibited humantarian skills. That just makes more sense to me. But, JMO!