Soror CT4, I agree with several of your points. However, your point about having A degree is the most poignant. We have many programs designed to get our young people to college but VERY FEW designed to help keep them there.
I was almost one of those statistics; I wanted to drop out in my senior year because of several academic and personal issues. Thanks to a very close family friend and the threat from my parents of cutting off my cash flow, I finished my program but a semester late. I am SO glad I decided to finish because I really don't think I would/could have went back. At that time (c. 1990), there were not a great deal of programs offering degree completion options.
However, nowadays, there are a MULTITUDE of programs designed or working adults to complete their degree. Sadly, not too many of us take advantage of these programs, most are employer supported w/ loans and tuition reimbursement.
So I say all that to say, regardless of where you started or where you end up, without your degree, it really doesn't matter.
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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
IF YOU ARE BLACK and have a COLLEGE DEGREE, APPLAUD YOURSELF!! There are too many others who are not in the position we are. Take that degree and enact POSITIVE CHANGE!!
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