Naacp

[Professor]

The NAACP is a non patrician organization as I well know. In fact, I held a state office and was threatened with having my membership revoked for participating in patrician activities while engaged with another organization but not representing the NAACP. The organization has a policy platform just like everyone else. If views differ from the any political party, the NAACP simply speaks to the effect of the policy.

Originally Posted by BluPhire

Hmm just to throw in my two cents.

Because politically I do not agree with the NAACP. Does that mean I am a Republican...oh no not the case. I'm just a firm believer that no organization that will do any good for our community should be in bed with any political party and from what I see the NAACP has yet to make it to that point where we can hear differences of opinion and not go in attack mode because they do not agree with the beliefs of Black conservatives. (I know that is about to open a door, but I actually want that door opened.) We need to get to the point of, "Yes I may not agree, but I recognize that we are both striving for the same goal."

I'll stick with 100 Black Men and keep it in the community.

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by Professor

The NAACP is a non patrician organization as I well know. In fact, I held a state office and was threatened with having my membership revoked for participating in patrician activities while engaged with another organization but not representing the NAACP. The organization has a policy platform just like everyone else. If views differ from the any political party, the NAACP simply speaks to the effect of the policy.

I'm sure it is, but like all organizations unfortunately you are judged by who you are in contact with. Like Sensuret I said, earlier in this thread I believe (not in exact words), I respect the organization but where I live the members do not appeal to me and the type of lifestyle and representation I would like my name associated with. Thus is the life I suppose. Maybe if I lived in a different city when I came of age of being in the mindset of belonging to certain "big named" organizations to help the Black community.

[Professor]

I think the NAACP is much like fraternity chapters - some are stronger than others. We are members of a national organization. Chapters/Branches that don't meet our expectations is an opportunity for us join a make a difference.

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by Professor

I think the NAACP is much like fraternity chapters - some are stronger than others. We are members of a national organization. Chapters/Branches that don't meet our expectations is an opportunity for us join a make a difference.

Or find other organizations that are truly the right fit for us.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Professor

The NAACP is a non patrician organization as I well know. In fact, I held a state office and was threatened with having my membership revoked for participating in patrician activities while engaged with another organization but not representing the NAACP. The organization has a policy platform just like everyone else. If views differ from the any political party, the NAACP simply speaks to the effect of the policy.

What does patrician mean?

[Professor]

sorry typo - Partisan

Originally Posted by ladygreek

What does patrician mean?