THE NAACP

[AKA2D '91]

HERE IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE...PLEASE READ AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS...http://www.sunspot.net/news/opinion/...tory?coll=bal%



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[Ania]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
HERE IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE...PLEASE READ AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS...http://www.sunspot.net/news/opinion/...tory?coll=bal%

I am a financial active member of the NAACP but, everything Rev. Peterson said is true. One one hand, the NAACP has issues that they need to deal with as far as reaching out and representing ALL black communities. Also, I have seen some strange behavior by a few of the most prominent members. One the other hand, I do agree with the Professor and a few other people on this board. Most people who work for the NAACP are not paid and they do work very hard.

Happy4Eva mentioned that the organization needs help more than it needs criticism. I agree, I hate it when black people run their mouth about something they don't like but, refuse to march, answer phone calls, protest, or teach anti-voilence campaigns to young people. Of course, until it is too late. Or, will refuse to pay the little bit of money to support the NAACP so that the organization can take on more lawsuits.

The whole point that I'm trying to make is that the NAACP should not and does not have to be discountinued or laughed at. However, there are a few people, things, and, ideas that need to be changed. The NAACP could always use a few good men, women, and dollars.


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[showstopper_1908]

You're right and I agree with you, but I believe that they do this so the white "public" doesn't think that any time something goes wrong for a black person, they will scream racism. A lot of non-blacks think that anytime we don't get our way we attribute it to racism. So if it's a small occurrence that no one will make a big noise about (except for a few people) then they don't make a big noise about it either. They don't want to perpetuate that myth. Which is sad because when it is really a genuine case of racism, it may be ignored.

Originally posted by straightBOS:
And what does the NAACP do then?

Has anyone seen the TV America's Black Forum with James Brown (not that one), Armstrong Todd, and sometimes Julian Bond? Well once they were discussing the NAACP's role and Todd made a very poignant statement. He mentioned that the NAACP does not, in this day, do as much for the smaller, less public cases of discrimination that take place. They do not offer comprehensive legal help on the local level. They do not stretch out the hand of resources to those whose cases will not make the headlines or result in large settlements, although it touts itself as such in their mailings.

How do I know? Shortly after the broadcast my mother had on-going incidents of discrimination at work and someone suggested she contact the local NAACP. They told her that although they sympathized with her situation, they could not help her because it was an isloated incident-meaning, she was the only one experiencing it. But of course they were nice enough to put us on their mailing list so that they could beg us for money.

The NAACP is not attractive to most because it seems like the last fire truck to arrive nowadays. It's like everything has to go wrong before the NAACP will even acknowledge that there is a problem. If they were more active in putting out the smaller fires in the community, it would show Blacks that they are working for them at all levels. But when they only show up when there is an audience, you can feel as though they are there more for what the situation can do for them, and not what they can do for the situation.

[Ania]

Originally posted by showstopper_1908:
You're right and I agree with you, but I believe that they do this so the white "public" doesn't think that any time something goes wrong for a black person, they will scream racism. A lot of non-blacks think that anytime we don't get our way we attribute it to racism. So if it's a small occurrence that no one will make a big noise about (except for a few people) then they don't make a big noise about it either. They don't want to perpetuate that myth. Which is sad because when it is really a genuine case of racism, it may be ignored.

Absolutely.

[Ania]

Originally posted by showstopper_1908:
You're right and I agree with you, but I believe that they do this so the white "public" doesn't think that any time something goes wrong for a black person, they will scream racism. A lot of non-blacks think that anytime we don't get our way we attribute it to racism. So if it's a small occurrence that no one will make a big noise about (except for a few people) then they don't make a big noise about it either. They don't want to perpetuate that myth. Which is sad because when it is really a genuine case of racism, it may be ignored.

Absolutely.