Posted on 07/16/2020 5:44:32 AM PDT by Kid Shelleen
“You belong here.”
Those are three words I’ve heard repeatedly during my short time studying at Haverford College, where I enrolled in August 2019. Whether in discussion with mentors or in collaboration with administrators, I kept receiving affirmation for my presence on a predominantly white, upper-class campus.
As a Black student, I had every reason to doubt those words — though the doubt itself is draining. There’s no reward in constantly questioning your place in a community and what role you play; it creates mental turmoil. However, this struggle was unavoidable. That’s because primarily white, outwardly liberal institutions like Haverford have such a long history of talking the talk without living up to it.
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“Rasaaq Shittu”
Lol, no way.
Is he a victim of affirmative action or is that only reserved for white students?
So, who is the racist, Rasaaq? You capitalize the “B” in black, but lowercase the “w” in white. That’s an easy tell right there.
I read a lot of whining, very little introspection, and even less in the way of practical solutions. So he just wanted to rant?
The Democrat party was and is racist.
Not a claim.
Just a fact.
Only racists will insist on lowering standards so that the underprivileged can “succeed”. Keeps ‘em on the plantation, ya know.
Counter me, oh Klan founders.
I think Rasaaq Shittu is Nigerian or from that ancestry. Nigerians are over-achievers and very successful in the U.S.
I Shittu not...
This is the world’s smallest violin playing for such a victim who can’t seem to describe ONE ACTUAL INSTANCE of racism against him - except that they didn’t say “black lives matter” and kowtow to his race.
Didnt michelle obama write her Princeton thesis about this?
Wonder why she didnt go to Howard?
Lol, no way.
I shittu not!
Regards,
Those are three words I’ve heard repeatedly during my short time studying at Haverford College...
Why doesn't Mr Shittu (poor guy!) just prove he belongs at Haverford... by performing?!
Or rather, the Nigerians WHO COME HERE appear to be their best people, who come for the opportunities rather than to try getting on welfare.
Poor baby didn’t hear *Black Lives Matter* as he wanted so now it’s *racism*.
roll eyes.....
What are the odds he’s got a full ride?
“The watering down of Black Lives Matter protesters’ specific proposals to vague “change” allows people to pretend they’re being progressive when they’re not saying or doing anything impactful.”
This is typical of liberalism. Say the “right” words, but basically do nothing.
Ignacio Knott Shittu
Mr Shittu wonders whether he “belongs” at Haverford. Two ways to answer that question. 1- Are your SAT scores significantly lower than your classmates? 2- Would you have been accepted if you were white?
Oh, that's big of him. He'll have a "discussion" as long as his viewpoint is elevated and the viewpoint of the other person is suppressed.
Why would anyone on campus have reason to say, “You belong here” just out of the blue? It sounds like he’s gone fishing for affirmations or comments in order to get a column, i.e., fake news.
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