Advice from Parents of *Minority Students*

[Anonymous]

I’m convinced we could cure racism by putting black and Asian people on an island and letting them duke it out. Hispanic and black peoples don’t have a problem, white and Asian, Asian and Hispanic, black and white-it’s just these two groups together shrieking incessantly

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:this is a troll post

Asian hate. See right through.

Racism doesn’t exist. It’s 2025.

Imagine trying to cure cancer by simply announcing “I’m not sick.” Racism works the same way. It is not a personal opinion that disappears once someone declares it nonexistent. It also doesn't cease to exist beacuse you do not care about it personally.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Asian cultures tend to praise and glorify white attributes and skin, which is deeply problematic to Americans, but we have to accept that this is their culture. If they choose not to talk to black or Hispanic students, that might be a good thing for everyone

This is super racist right here

Racist? Talk to my Korean mother in law who I had to spend a year working through her own racism because she couldn’t handle her daughter marrying someone who isn’t Korean. Or the skin bleaching practices that are normalized? Or what about the very inequitable treatment of white people, including me, versus minorities in East Asian societies. It’s as racist as calling America a consumerist society is stereotyping. Not everyone babies every little thing minorities do and can see the obvious racism many Asian Americans hold.

Koreans don't need skin bleaching.
They have whiter skin than Whites.

*face palm*

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Did not read the thread in total. But once DC realizes that skin color doesn’t matter, they will be free to enjoy this collfge and most will enjoy it with them. Race only matters if you make it.

Yep, this means Asians should make every effort to become friends with not only white students, but hispanic, and gasp! black students as well. You got it, skin color doesn't matter.

Actually it means that people just be people. You are literally proving my point.

That’s …kinda their point. If you’re going to generalize, you shouldn’t try to obfuscate when someone goes into the specifics of that generalization

Telling someone of that they should make every effort to make friends with x races is not specifics it’s a command about race. No thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m convinced we could cure racism by putting black and Asian people on an island and letting them duke it out. Hispanic and black peoples don’t have a problem, white and Asian, Asian and Hispanic, black and white-it’s just these two groups together shrieking incessantly

No, black people just want Asian people to keep their names out of their mouths. Stop scapgoating us for everything while at the same time demanding that out history and impact on this country not be talked about.

[Anonymous]

Why is no one addressing op’s point? If your daughter cares about something, listen! Be very encouraging of her talking to many students the first few weeks and if Pomona doesn’t stick, it don’t stick

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m convinced we could cure racism by putting black and Asian people on an island and letting them duke it out. Hispanic and black peoples don’t have a problem, white and Asian, Asian and Hispanic, black and white-it’s just these two groups together shrieking incessantly

No, black people just want Asian people to keep their names out of their mouths. Stop scapgoating us for everything while at the same time demanding that out history and impact on this country not be talked about.

Thank you for proving my point

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:These days people who cry about racism are just inadequate and insecure. No one cares.

Racism is measurable, not a matter of personal fragility. Naming racism is not a sign of insecurity, it is how people assert basic dignity and push society closer to its own ideals.

Nope. It’s how inadequate people attempt to harvest an edge in social power dynamics that are arcane and useless.

You just proved the point 100%

[Anonymous]

Actual black student at an LAC here! I’ll be quite honest OP I was super nervous about coming to my LAC as it wasn’t as diverse as I’m used to (from southern NOVA). I tried to join the black organizations on campus to make black friends and suprisingly it was hard to make friends. Many were cliquey and didn’t interact with new students unless they knew them beforehand. I tried to make friends at a majority white organization and got the same coldness. I just joined an organization my friend suggested and I’ve made a great friend group that I consider diverse: mixed race, Asian, Latinx, white, etc. We all care for each other very strongly. Although it was a new experience and tough to get used to the cliquiness and segregation (not only by race but class) I’m glad I let go of my biases and became friends with many different people. I have black friends, white, Asian, etc. Try not to assume people won’t like you because of race but try to find friends based on interests. Hope this helps OP! If your child still wants black friends join a Divine 9 organization. I’m unsure if Pomona has one but you can join chapters at other schools. Some black students have done that at my LAC. Pomona is great and they have the other Claremont colleges to make friends. <3

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Actual black student at an LAC here! I’ll be quite honest OP I was super nervous about coming to my LAC as it wasn’t as diverse as I’m used to (from southern NOVA). I tried to join the black organizations on campus to make black friends and suprisingly it was hard to make friends. Many were cliquey and didn’t interact with new students unless they knew them beforehand. I tried to make friends at a majority white organization and got the same coldness. I just joined an organization my friend suggested and I’ve made a great friend group that I consider diverse: mixed race, Asian, Latinx, white, etc. We all care for each other very strongly. Although it was a new experience and tough to get used to the cliquiness and segregation (not only by race but class) I’m glad I let go of my biases and became friends with many different people. I have black friends, white, Asian, etc. Try not to assume people won’t like you because of race but try to find friends based on interests. Hope this helps OP! If your child still wants black friends join a Divine 9 organization. I’m unsure if Pomona has one but you can join chapters at other schools. Some black students have done that at my LAC. Pomona is great and they have the other Claremont colleges to make friends. <3

This is the only helpful post the entire day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Actual black student at an LAC here! I’ll be quite honest OP I was super nervous about coming to my LAC as it wasn’t as diverse as I’m used to (from southern NOVA). I tried to join the black organizations on campus to make black friends and suprisingly it was hard to make friends. Many were cliquey and didn’t interact with new students unless they knew them beforehand. I tried to make friends at a majority white organization and got the same coldness. I just joined an organization my friend suggested and I’ve made a great friend group that I consider diverse: mixed race, Asian, Latinx, white, etc. We all care for each other very strongly. Although it was a new experience and tough to get used to the cliquiness and segregation (not only by race but class) I’m glad I let go of my biases and became friends with many different people. I have black friends, white, Asian, etc. Try not to assume people won’t like you because of race but try to find friends based on interests. Hope this helps OP! If your child still wants black friends join a Divine 9 organization. I’m unsure if Pomona has one but you can join chapters at other schools. Some black students have done that at my LAC. Pomona is great and they have the other Claremont colleges to make friends. <3

Why are you scared of non-black people?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:say school. Facts can easily be checked.

Sure. Pomona. Check the fact that it dropped from 14% to 5% black in 1 year.

I was thinking Amherst

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Actual black student at an LAC here! I’ll be quite honest OP I was super nervous about coming to my LAC as it wasn’t as diverse as I’m used to (from southern NOVA). I tried to join the black organizations on campus to make black friends and suprisingly it was hard to make friends. Many were cliquey and didn’t interact with new students unless they knew them beforehand. I tried to make friends at a majority white organization and got the same coldness. I just joined an organization my friend suggested and I’ve made a great friend group that I consider diverse: mixed race, Asian, Latinx, white, etc. We all care for each other very strongly. Although it was a new experience and tough to get used to the cliquiness and segregation (not only by race but class) I’m glad I let go of my biases and became friends with many different people. I have black friends, white, Asian, etc. Try not to assume people won’t like you because of race but try to find friends based on interests. Hope this helps OP! If your child still wants black friends join a Divine 9 organization. I’m unsure if Pomona has one but you can join chapters at other schools. Some black students have done that at my LAC. Pomona is great and they have the other Claremont colleges to make friends. <3

Why are you scared of non-black people?

No, don't twist her words, the point is that she was apprehensive about the receptiveness of the non-black people to her.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:say school. Facts can easily be checked.

Sure. Pomona. Check the fact that it dropped from 14% to 5% black in 1 year.

I was thinking Amherst

Amherst lost black applicants quickly because of that. Big loss for those students.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless she only wants to socialize with black people for whatever reason, I’d assume it would be much easier this year than in other years to fit in and be accepted by all now that everyone knows your kid earned their spot based on merit rather than their skin color.

No one intelligent enough to get into a top college cares about this. You don't go to a good college to spend your 4 years proving you are smart enough to get in. Much of these schools are filled with wealthy, subpar students who had the right connections or athletes with craters in their skulls and the minimum stats for admission. You get over merit when you quickly realize those who climb quickest are never the smartest in the room.

This has to be one of the most nonsensical piles of ignorance that I have seen on DCUM which is saying a lot given that DVM posters demonstrate incredible levels of ignorance everyday. Well done fool, well done.