Radical and Controversial

[Lady of Pearl]

I believe that Black Egyptian History should be taught to children as early as elementary- no preschool, and it should be mandatory for all to be competent in this subject ,as well as reading, math, science, etc. I believe in reparations due to African Americans to redress the atrocities of slavery which still plague the underclass of African Americans in today's society- maybe if they had the money there would be more businesses and organizations and institutions to build a better economic climate within the innercities of America.

[NoChaser3]

Originally posted by sunflower02
Clam down. It's ok. FSU IS a better school than FAMU. FSU is ranked among the top 100 colleges/univerisities in America;FAMU is not within the top 500. When I'm planning my future, I look for the BEST, and between FSU and FAMU, FSU is the BEST.

Actually Tuskegee is the best.



Carry on with the bickering...

[litAKAtor]

Originally posted by sunflower02
Clam down. It's ok. FSU IS a better school than FAMU. FSU is ranked among the top 100 colleges/univerisities in America;FAMU is not within the top 500. When I'm planning my future, I look for the BEST, and between FSU and FAMU, FSU is the BEST.

While typically I would attempt to provide an intelligble response to the obviously uninformed young lady, I will not. Her beliefs are typical of many of the black student who attend PWIs . . . .interesting, however, IF, FSU is, as you have so boldy stated, better than Florida A&M University, then WHY does FAMU continue to graduate top students in Pharmacy, Business, Nursing and Education. WHY is it that when I was a law student at University of Florida, the admissions office was having a difficult time finding QUALIFIED students from FSU to attend - no problem finding FAMU students . . .but these statistics will inevitably fall on deaf ears - you, as many who dare to make such statements, are lost . .and no amount of information will bring you out of that darkness . . . .

[litAKAtor]

Originally posted by ladygreek
Not if you are a business major.

AMEN!!!! Are you/ were you in SBI???

[litAKAtor]

Originally posted by ladygreek
Wow, thanks for the edumacation. I stand corrected. But I'll ask then, when did the SBI become non-accredited. ESpecially since it is one of the most recruited programs for corporate internships.

All I will say, Sunshine, is it is a good thing you decided on FSU.

As an alumnus of SBI (98) please allow me to give ACCURATE information, which is far more than "confused flower" is giving. The School of Business & Industry is not accredited (which is the end of the accuracy of flower's comments). When a school applies for accreditation, the curriculum of the school must coincide with the curriculum of all business schools ( or offer similar classes). Because SBI is a unique creature and the brain child of a genius (Sybil Mobley) to have the program accredited would not provide any added value to the education the students are receiving. . . it would eliminate key courses that are offered that have become the cornerstone of the program, i.e. Professional Development. SBI is one of the most competitive business programs in the country and has graduated some of the brightese business minds in this country and abroad . . .Graduates go on to work for IBM, HP, Proctor and Gamble, Pfizer, etc RIGHT OUT OF COLLEGE! The internship program and the PD program gives students the ability to interact with CEOs and Presidents of corporations before they even get to the company . . . . .NO school, not even UF's Business School can say the same. (I left off FSU's business school b/c it is nothing to talk about - FSU students come to us . . .)

[ladygreek]

No I didn't attend FAMU, but I know that every summer I meet SBI sorors of mine who are interning at Honeywell, 3M, IBM, Medtronic, General Mills, etc. Many of them return for permanent positions and join our alumnae chapter. And I know many that did the BA/MBA program, which is awesome. Sybil Mobley is so highly respected in corporate America because of what she has done at FAMU.

The Graduate School of Business at the University from which I received my MBA was not accredited, because of the very reasons you stated. The program was and still is more real-world than theory-based and uses many adjunct faculty from the areas in which they work full-time. Ex: one of my marketing instructors was a Marketing Director at General Mills, a finance instructor was the CFO of Honeywell. Thus there are not enough PhD instructors to qualify for accreditation.

Also, you were not admitted unless you had been in the workforce at least three years. This was 25 years ago before it became common that work experience was required for B-School admission.

But not being accredited has not taken away from the quality of the program. In fact job placement has always been very high because of the course of study.

[HederaNaturale]

a lot of people have already touched on mine... these are some of my "radical" beliefs that I've always had, so I don't really think they're all that out there....

-Creation and evolution are not mutually exclusive. They actually work hand in hand and explain the dispersion of ethnic groups across the globe. (see NewBee's post from wayback)

-Religion is largely culturally based. The major world religions are mostly essentially "right", and will all get you "there", but the details are a matter of where and when you are.

-Catholocism is an exception to the above. I don't support it.

-The Noble9 orgs are on their way to losing relevance in the black community, and aren't doing enough get get back on track.

-There should be "greek letter" orgs that only and openly pledge, stroll, step, party hop, and wear hot 'nalia and get just as much "respect" on campus. They If this were the case, all the interests who only want that side of GLO life wouldn't bother applying to those of us who have additional, important things to do. (y'know, like scholarship, service, that kinda thing?)

-The history of Germany between the wars is repeating itself currently in the USA.

-If it continues down this path, I will take advantage of the dual residency offered by Ghana.

-Communism isn't so bad when practiced as Lenin envisioned, but due to human nature, that won't ever happen.

-Black people might get somewhere if we stop giving a damn about what white people think.

-Some people are born gay, some choose to follow a gay lifestyle because it is psychologically more comfortable (for several reasons). The latter can "turn straight" through counseling/prayer/etc. The former can't, but they can choose to live a straight lifestyle. I don't know how to tell the difference.

-I, like Oprah, am a straight woman who's obsessed with breasts. I can't help noticing other people's, and I often "talk to the titties" like men do (and I hate it when THEY do it!) when having a conversation with another woman.

-We should go back to "colored" instead of "African-American"

-I've never had a proper boyfriend, and I don't see myself having the time and/or energy to look for, catch, or keep one anytime soon. I might never get married, and I'm ok with that, though will adopt children no matter what when I'm financially and emotionally stable enough to do so.

-People with natural hair and/or locs need to get off their high horse about it. It's just hair. (8 years natural and will rock a press/'fro/wig/locs/yaki weave with a quickness)

-In the US, Hispanics are the new black people, and Arabs are the new Asians. Mexican maids/housekeepers are out, black Carribean maids are what's hot in the streets.

-There is no Democratic Leadership. Anyone with that much money that far up in the political game lines Republican to suit their pocketbook.

-Every dream I had between birth and the age of about 6 was precognitive. I "knew" my present best friend when I met her in 9th grade because I'd had dreams about her, as well as every major event that's happened in the past 7 years.

-Young people especially shouldn't "date". The pre-60s notion of "talking", "going out" with a bunch of people, "courting" and THEN "going steady" makes more sense. Many teenagers only date because its the thing to do and you're odd if you don't. IF society went back to the "old fashioned" way, the divorce rate would drop considerably, along with the teen pregnancy and STD rates, and our young people would be happier.

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by Iconoclastic
> Hispanics have taken over many jobs from blacks. Why? No attitude, great service, keep the place clean, do what they're told, etc. and because we are lazy, think somebody owes us a job, but don't have to work for it, etc.

I hate to say it, but this is so not true in MN. And on top of it they speak in Spanish to each other while serving customers and no one know what they are saying. But the laughter and looks give us an idea.

[starang21]

i'm pro-choice for everyone else except myself.

i believe in the death penalty.

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by starang21
i'm pro-choice for everyone else except myself.

You are pro-choice for yourself, too. Your choice is to have the child.

[starang21]

Originally posted by ladygreek
You are pro-choice for yourself, too. Your choice is to have the child.

damn, msg.....always gotta be so technical, lol.

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by starang21
damn, msg.....always gotta be so technical, lol.

Just looking out for you. Didn't want you thinking you had conflicting values.

[The Truth]

1. I shouldn't have to pay for my MBA/JD because I am an African-American woman

2. There are too many ways to prevent pregnancy, so if you get pregnant it is because you WANT to.

3. If you can make the decision to engage in sexual intercourse, you are grown enough to accept the responsibility of a baby.

4. They don't make men like they used to, h*** they don't make women like they used to. There are no more men like PawPaw and women like Essa'Ree. I can cook like her though!

5. I do not want any children and I think a lot of people feel the same way, but are too embarrassed to admit it.

6. Oprah Winfrey is every businesspersons role model.

7. I believe all African-Americans should attend HBCUs. We need at least 4 years to be around individuals who look like us and are likeminded. Go where you want for high school and grad school, just complete undergrad at a HBCU. I LOVE HOWARD UNIVERSITY!! My peers are exceptional and continue to amaze me.

8. TEXAS IS A COUNTRY, NOT A STATE! Remember the Alamo? What other state could have went to war with another country and held it down. Shoot Mexico ain't no joke! Also, our flag is the only one that is flown at the same level of the US flag. PM me and I'll tell you the history behind that.

9. Delta Sigma Theta is the ONLY way. T.N.L.J.R. If not for that one...........

[Dionysus]

Christians need to stop worrying so much about gay marriage and start focusing on why 50% of heterosexual marriages end up in divorce.

ETA: Ooh isht, I have the most posts in this thread. I guess I can no longer consider myself as non-opinionated.

[The Truth]

Originally posted by Dionysus
Christians need to stop worrying so much about gay marriage and start focusing on why 50% of heterosexual marriages end up in divorce.

ETA: Ooh isht, I have the most posts in this thread. I guess I can no longer consider myself as non-opinionated.

teeheetehee. Dionysus is giving 'em the "whatfor". Let 'em know!