Naacp - Page 4

lovelyivy84 · #46 03-27-2002, 10:57 PM

Wow this is an amazingly silly argument.

We all know that there are plenty of black people just like StarLightGirl, and as long as she is not in your life, why do you care? Her opinions, whatever they are, are hers and hardly worth getting in a snit about. Let it goooooo!

Starlight,

you know nada about BGLO's because you are not a member or an interest. Sorry but from the outside it's not something you will get. I suggest you keep your little comments about unity on these boards to yourself because you know nothing about what you are seeing here as it applies to real life.

Dexter · #47 03-28-2002, 02:56 AM

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Originally posted by lovelyivy84
[B]We all know that there are plenty of black people just like StarLightGirl, and as long as she is not in your life, why do you care?

Because obviously one of our black sisters has concerns. f there is anything that I can say or suggest to her that will give her enlightment, then need to at least try to dscuss the issue with her.

snuggles12 · #48 03-28-2002, 10:19 AM

LOL - A Jersey thing. What perplexes me is that Jersey City has a large Black population!

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Originally posted by Happydaysf91
Oh well...that must be a Jersey thing.....

Who knows....

"In fact, Blacks don't even stick together and love EACH OTHER. That is why we are in the sad state we are in today and will never accomplish what we set out (and need) to do".

And nonBlacks all stick together! Come on! If you ever listen to conservative and nonconservative radio programs, you will hear whites bashing each other. Whites and other races do not all think alike.

"Because obviously one of our black sisters has concerns. f there is anything that I can say or suggest to her that will give her enlightment, then need to at least try to dscuss the issue with her".

The only way that she will be enlighten is when her "support group" turns on her. Actual experiences are more effective in changing people than merely talking to someone.

#7 Snuggles
DST - 12/93

VirtuousErudite · #49 03-28-2002, 12:15 PM

I'm actually sort of torn about how to feel about Starlight. In a way I am happy that she feels the way she does in another I am extremely saddened by it.

I am saddened that you feel that you cannot connect with other African Americans.

However, because I would never wish ill will on anyone I am happy that you have not been hurt by the wake up call that is sure to come soon. Unfortunately sometimes the later it comes the worse it is.

SeriousAKA · #50 03-28-2002, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by VirtuousErudite

However, because I would never wish ill will on anyone I am happy that you have not been hurt by the wake up call that is sure to come soon. Unfortunately sometimes the later it comes the worse it is.

Ain't that the truth!!

Jody · #51 03-30-2002, 12:19 AM

Umm, I was a financial member of the NAACP, and am currently NOT because it's current national president has five children from four different women and he's never been married. Why should I be involved with an organization whose leader, in my opinion, has no moral authority? Now, if he had MARRIED somebody and helped RAISED somebody else's children, it wouldn't be an issue. But how can the leader of an organization not recognize that his personal life would not be an issue? Again, there are alot of people who have children out of wedlock and don't take care of them, but should the leader of a NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, whose purpose is to uplift the race, have wrecked so much havoc on it and be part of a problem that is destroying our community? (children raised in a home where there biological fathers aren't involved) I'm so past his, I was a young and stupid and then I turned my life around and became a contributing member of the community and was in a congressman, bull**it. What the hell was going in his CHILDREN'S LIVES when he decided HE WAS GOING TO TURN HIS LIFE AROUND, he had children who depended on him, but he was too busy becoming "somebody".
Has he once indicated that now that I make $300,000 a year I'm giving my baby's momma's back child support? When he does that, when I found out he did that, or when he is no longer National President, the NAACP will see my time, talents and money once again.

And if people don't think that the moral authority of an organizations leader doesn't matter think Enron and Arthur Anderson.

AKA2D '91 · #52 03-30-2002, 03:26 PM

Now, Soror, you know we sometimes have NOSE trouble...I know you are not talking about.....

LMAO!

Jody · #53 03-31-2002, 12:55 AM

No soror, he never had "nose" trouble, he has, I'm making bank but my children are grown and I don't have to give their mothers any money for raising them because they are men now disease, sometimes known as the sooo I don't have to pay them child support because they are not children disease. His *ss should reimburse the federal government if those women every had to apply for public assistance.

Hmm, this has got me thinking....maybe I'll send him a letter asking if he has ever considered his lack of personal responsibility a factor in the declining attendance of the NAACP

Professor · #54 04-01-2002, 10:39 AM

Sister Jody I get what you are saying but the NAACP is bigger than any one person! Please don't get caught up because of someone else's lack of responsibility. In fact, I don't even know if your statement is true. However,I have always said that men need to take care of their children even if they are not married to the mother and that involves more than child support. The NAACP does not belong to any one person.

Jody · #55 04-01-2002, 07:43 PM

Professor, you're absolutely correct, the NAACP is larger than one person... Brother man had a five page spread in Ebony about five years ago, which is about the time I stopped reading that magazine. I have always believed that people in authority should be held to a higher standard, even while the baseline standard is high.

lil_sunshine · #56 04-02-2002, 02:02 PM

Mr. Kweisi Mfume does have five sons from four different women. I remember when he first became the President/CEO of the NAACP. He was featured in Ebony and Jet and they both wrote about his sons. I think that Ebony even posted a picture of them in the magazine. He even wrote an autobiography called, "No Free Rides." Regardless, I'm still going to remain a member of the NAACP. I've invested seven years of my time into it, why stop now?

Professor · #57 04-02-2002, 02:15 PM

Ummmm - - - Seemingly the Brother has a good game! But what is the issue. Is it the fact that the public is aware of all these babies he has fathered. Is the issue that single women that birth babies and unmarried men that father children have no morals - come on! If the real issue is morality because folk have children without being married then I know teachers, doctors, lawyers, construction workers, preachers frat brothers and sorority sisters that fit the build. Now if you can prove to me that he has kids and don't pay child support - and that's really a private matter - then my view may change.

Dexter · #58 04-02-2002, 02:46 PM

Kwiesi Mfume is a graduate of my alma mata-Morgan State University. Everyone that goes to Morgan is exposed to Mr. Mfume and the integrity that he has. Yes, he has five sons from four different women. But what you don't know is that he grew up a thug and gangster in Baltimore and turned his life around. Two of his sons also attended Morgan while I was there. One of them told me that having Kwiesi as his father is the greatest blessing ever. Because his father not only takes care of all of them, but sets an example of what hard work and education can do for young black men. His only mission is to serve his people in the same manner as Martin and Malcolm. So there it is straight from the horses lips. So before you attack his character, get to know something about the man.

The Original Ape · #59 04-02-2002, 03:10 PM

Good shyt Bruh!

All this man-bashin' is killin' me!

SeriousAKA · #60 04-02-2002, 03:28 PM

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Originally posted by Dexter
Kwiesi Mfume is a graduate of my alma mata-Morgan State University. Everyone that goes to Morgan is exposed to Mr. Mfume and the integrity that he has. Yes, he has five sons from four different women. But what you don't know is that he grew up a thug and gangster in Baltimore and turned his life around. Two of his sons also attended Morgan while I was there. One of them told me that having Kwiesi as his father is the greatest blessing ever. Because his father not only takes care of all of them, but sets an example of what hard work and education can do for young black men. His only mission is to serve his people in the same manner as Martin and Malcolm. So there it is straight from the horses lips. So before you attack his character, get to know something about the man.

Thank you for that!!!!!