NPR makes sure no white kids set foot in Dunbar

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was OP unaware that Dunbar High Schools (and there's one in most US cities) are named after black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, and that most were either segregated black schools, or de facto predominantly black schools?

Right. It used to be named Preparatory High School for Colored Youth.

So, where should the white kids living in the neighborhood go?

To Dunbar, if they want. The fact that a school has a long history as a school serving African Americans in this city doesn't meant that it's forbidden for white students.

Harvard was initially a school for white scholars. Does that mean that people of color shouldn't apply if it's where they want to go?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is a god-tier joke post.

First of all, OP was never gonna send his kid anywhere near Dunbar or any other school with less than 90% white enrollment.

Secondly, the article is referring to SEGREGATION ERA Dunbar. God forbid any group have an understanding of its own history and achievements.

Good job, OP.

god level for race baiting and trolling? Whatevs dcum

Sorry, that's video game terminology. I should have just said race baiting and trolling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's being missed here is that the NPR story also spoke of how, decades ago, African Americans valued educational achievement and sought out opportunities like Dunbar. Nowadays the culture has changed to where too many either just take education for granted or don't value it at all.

I am sure you know everything there is to know about black people. Good job.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What's being missed here is that the NPR story also spoke of how, decades ago, African Americans valued educational achievement and sought out opportunities like Dunbar. Nowadays the culture has changed to where too many either just take education for granted or don't value it at all.

I am sure you know everything there is to know about black people. Good job.

Well then, what happened at Dunbar if there is not a significant part of the black community that disses education?

[Anonymous]

I forgot to add that there are significant swaths of various races who also diss education including whites. To me this is not a socio-economic problem, It is cultural and it is hurting any community that subscribes to dissing education. I simply cannot understand why the black community cannot acknowledge this problem that part of their community has and instead cries racism when in fact it is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's being missed here is that the NPR story also spoke of how, decades ago, African Americans valued educational achievement and sought out opportunities like Dunbar. Nowadays the culture has changed to where too many either just take education for granted or don't value it at all.

I am sure you know everything there is to know about black people. Good job.

A.) It's every bit as much of a reality and a fact as this morning's sunrise.

B.) It's not about race - just as it's a problem within segments of the AA community, so too is it a problem within segments of the white community.

The sooner people accept this and confront it, as opposed to hiding, dodging and deflecting, the sooner it can be addressed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I forgot to add that there are significant swaths of various races who also diss education including whites. To me this is not a socio-economic problem, It is cultural and it is hurting any community that subscribes to dissing education. I simply cannot understand why the black community cannot acknowledge this problem that part of their community has and instead cries racism when in fact it is not.

You forgot to mention? Right. The way you presented your statement "blacks used to value education" did not allude that you "forgot to mention some whites don't value education" too. The black community at large is aware there are issues with education and family support but the bigger issue at play is having to deal with profiling from people like you.

[Anonymous]

In the last decade Dunbar has had a recognized percentage of non-black enroll in the school. So all-black is not an accurate title for PLD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's being missed here is that the NPR story also spoke of how, decades ago, African Americans valued educational achievement and sought out opportunities like Dunbar. Nowadays the culture has changed to where too many either just take education for granted or don't value it at all.

I am sure you know everything there is to know about black people. Good job.

A.) It's every bit as much of a reality and a fact as this morning's sunrise.

B.) It's not about race - just as it's a problem within segments of the AA community, so too is it a problem within segments of the white community.

The sooner people accept this and confront it, as opposed to hiding, dodging and deflecting, the sooner it can be addressed.

It is about race when the op claims they know ALL about black people, can speak for every single one of them. They are making it a racial issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I forgot to add that there are significant swaths of various races who also diss education including whites. To me this is not a socio-economic problem, It is cultural and it is hurting any community that subscribes to dissing education. I simply cannot understand why the black community cannot acknowledge this problem that part of their community has and instead cries racism when in fact it is not.

Oh so sorry you were too busy making blanket staements to qualify them. Go fuck yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I forgot to add that there are significant swaths of various races who also diss education including whites. To me this is not a socio-economic problem, It is cultural and it is hurting any community that subscribes to dissing education. I simply cannot understand why the black community cannot acknowledge this problem that part of their community has and instead cries racism when in fact it is not.

Oh so sorry you were too busy making blanket staements to qualify them. Go fuck yourself.

Actually I only made 2 posts in this thread and each time I did post I referred to "part of the black community" who diss education and other swaths of people who diss education. No blanket statement here which I abhor. I think you are confusing me with other posters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I forgot to add that there are significant swaths of various races who also diss education including whites. To me this is not a socio-economic problem, It is cultural and it is hurting any community that subscribes to dissing education. I simply cannot understand why the black community cannot acknowledge this problem that part of their community has and instead cries racism when in fact it is not.

You forgot to mention? Right. The way you presented your statement "blacks used to value education" did not allude that you "forgot to mention some whites don't value education" too. The black community at large is aware there are issues with education and family support but the bigger issue at play is having to deal with profiling from people like you.

You are referring to another poster. I made 3 posts here: 00:13 and 00:18. I also just responded to the poster who accused me of blanket statement and told me to "F" myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was OP unaware that Dunbar High Schools (and there's one in most US cities) are named after black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, and that most were either segregated black schools, or de facto predominantly black schools?

Right. It used to be named Preparatory High School for Colored Youth.

So, where should the white kids living in the neighborhood go?

Private, Banneker, Mckinley or Walla

I don't have money for private schools and the others are completely out of my way re: communiting. But, I'm glad to know that my child is not welcome re: skin color.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was OP unaware that Dunbar High Schools (and there's one in most US cities) are named after black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, and that most were either segregated black schools, or de facto predominantly black schools?

Right. It used to be named Preparatory High School for Colored Youth.

So, where should the white kids living in the neighborhood go?

To Dunbar, if they want. The fact that a school has a long history as a school serving African Americans in this city doesn't meant that it's forbidden for white students.

Harvard was initially a school for white scholars. Does that mean that people of color shouldn't apply if it's where they want to go?

No. I also didn't read an article that said "Harvard is white, and has been white" and I dont' see people telling people of color that they should go to Howard vs. Harvard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's being missed here is that the NPR story also spoke of how, decades ago, African Americans valued educational achievement and sought out opportunities like Dunbar. Nowadays the culture has changed to where too many either just take education for granted or don't value it at all.

I am sure you know everything there is to know about black people. Good job.

A.) It's every bit as much of a reality and a fact as this morning's sunrise.

B.) It's not about race - just as it's a problem within segments of the AA community, so too is it a problem within segments of the white community.

The sooner people accept this and confront it, as opposed to hiding, dodging and deflecting, the sooner it can be addressed.

It is about race when the op claims they know ALL about black people, can speak for every single one of them. They are making it a racial issue.

The OP did not post that, other people are responding to this thread.