Naacp

ladygreek · #1 02-03-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

I agree with your S.O. If you arent some famus person or a politicians, the NAACP has no time for you.

But also, I have a big problem withthe NAACP, the SCLC, and the Concrned Black Clergy. Besides the previous comments about themnot being proactive but reactive, what are they about?

The ONLYtime I see them on TV is when a white person does something bad to a black person. They wil be the first ones all mad onTV. But, inour community we have a large number of young girsl having multiple babies out of wedlock. I dont see the NAACP comming on TV getting mad about that. We have an outrageous number of black on black crime inthe inner city.I dont see the NAACP getting onTV mad about that. And what about gangs and trying to stop these young boys from even getting into gangs? Again, havent heard from the NAACP on that issue. BUT as soon as a white person says the N word or attacks a black person, there is the NAACP all up on the TV. If they truly cared about the black community they would be doing something to stop al the ills we have in our community. They may talk a good game but I havent seen the action.

Plus, Black people are always preaching equality and diversity and acceptance so why do we stil support an organizationinthe 21st century that has as its title the advancement of one particular race? Isnt that what out ancesters were fighting against. discrimination and the singling out of one reae Yet we do it ourselves. I dont get that concept either. You cant fight civil rights in the 21st century with 1960's tactics.

White privilege still exists, thus the need for the continued "advancement" of people of color.

I find it interesting that you picked that out of the name when most people I know do not like the use of Colored. The NAACP had that discussion years ago and because of the identity associated with the name chose to keep it. What is has done is brand it as the NAACP not the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This is what 3M did with its shortened name when it grew past being just Minnesota Mining and Manaufacturing.

Unlike the Urban League, the NAACP on local levels is a volunteer organization. It is what its members (volunteers) make it. So join your local chapter (and get your friends to do so, too) and help it be what you would like to see it be. It is always easier to criticize from the outside looking in.

06pilot · #2 02-06-2010, 01:55 AM

DrPhil and Ladygreek,

You make good points. But remember A mission statement is one thinhg, the actual missions carried out can be totally different.

You are right though. I have thouight about joining thr local NAACP chapter.

DrPhil · #3 02-06-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

But remember A mission statement is one thinhg, the actual missions carried out can be totally different.

And I see it being carried out.

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

You are right though. I have thouight about joining thr local NAACP chapter.

Do that before you talk about missions being carried out.

06pilot · #4 02-07-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

And I see it being carried out.

Do that before you talk about missions being carried out.

DrPhilll,

I guess what I mean when I say that is the missionstatement may say we fight for the rights of all, but I havent physically seenthat, Maybe the news didnt coer it or maybe my local chapter didnt promote it. I mean dont get me wrong. In Columbus, GA many years ago, the President of the NAACP chapter in Columbus was a white woman. So I know it is possible just not the norm.

ladygreek · #5 02-07-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

DrPhilll,

I guess what I mean when I say that is the missionstatement may say we fight for the rights of all, but I havent physically seenthat, Maybe the news didnt coer it or maybe my local chapter didnt promote it. I mean dont get me wrong. In Columbus, GA many years ago, the President of the NAACP chapter in Columbus was a white woman. So I know it is possible just not the norm.

The rights for all who need their rights fought for.

06pilot · #6 02-07-2010, 04:33 PM

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The rights for all who need their rights fought for.

Thats what it says but is that what they do? Or do they automatically decide based on opinion that white people dont need their rights fought for? That Asians dont need their rights fought for? Thats sounds more opinon driven than an actual statement of fact.

DrPhil · #7 02-07-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

Thats what it says but is that what they do? Or do they automatically decide based on opinion that white people dont need their rights fought for? That Asians dont need their rights fought for? Thats sounds more opinon driven than an actual statement of fact.

With all due respect, you're operating on a logical breakdown. First, tell us what struggles that you have heard of that you feel should have been addressed by the NAACP but were ignored/denied by the NAACP?

The relative rarity of whites being represented by the NAACP is not automatically a result of the NAACP's refusal to address such issues. Whites (including poor whites) have historically, and presently, many avenues to address concerns because they are the numerical and power majority in America. Therefore, whites have a very small likelihood of ever calling on the NAACP, which adds to the NAACP's tendency to reserve its resources and voice for those who have fewer avenues.

A similar dynamic operates for Asians in America and, moreso, Asian Americans have traditionally struggled with balancing stereotypes as "model minority" and "middleman minority" with feeling confined to those roles. Concerns tend to be addressed within the Asian American community and the groups that represent this community (there are Asian American interest groups).

Again, the NAACP exists for a reason. Again (again), many of us see things at the local level that you may not see at your local level and the national level. Again (again and again), if it bothers you so much, join and make some changes.

ladygreek · #8 02-08-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 06pilot

Thats what it says but is that what they do? Or do they automatically decide based on opinion that white people dont need their rights fought for? That Asians dont need their rights fought for? Thats sounds more opinon driven than an actual statement of fact.

That was my interpretation, not the actual wording. But I read ahead to Dr. Phil's post and she breaks it down.