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Originally posted by Love_Spell_6
This sounds good, but its not true. Its not shocking to many white folks, its just that they can't publicly say these things because though they'd be telling the truth, they'd be ran out of town and called racists. Its no secret that our community has been on the decline for a while, its just that now prominent black leaders are starting to speak out about it...and in MANY circles they are not being received well. Take Greek Chat for instance. I have been called Uncomfortable in My Own Skin....and all types of things because I refuse to let folks blame "whitey" for their problems while skirting responsibility. I've been told I shouldn't say the things I say in mixed company or shouldn't air our dirty laundry (this means shouldn't talk about this stuff in the ear shot of white folks). I said all that to say that many people just don't want to hear the truth..unless it coincides with what they believe.
And lastly, I think its so sad that because people disagree with the policies of Condoleeza Rice, Colon Powell and Rod Paige, that they refer to them as tokens or insignificant. Some black folks don't want to admit that Bush has opened more doors for black folks in his 4 years than the Dems have in the last 8! Its funny, when black people hold positions for the first time, its usually celebrated..but since they're EVIL REPUBLICANS, they're demonized.
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I don't think our community is on the decline. Saying that is denying the work that organizations (and individuals) like mine do on a daily basis. I don't care that Condi, Colin or Rod (who is my fraternity brother) are Republicans. I just think they don't speak unless spoken to.
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