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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have found that with some White people, this idea of integration and inclusion is a sham.  The reason being that the “default” standard for integration is based on White norms.  In other words, Whites want POC who integrate to meet them on their playing field – meet them in their safe space.  The question I have for Whites who somehow think these types of ceremonies are divisive is whether you are willing to “cross the aisle” in the name of inclusion and integration.  Would you join a Black church?  How about a Black sorority?  Would you join an Asian chamber of commerce organization? Or is it that you expect POC to abandon their traditions and norms to integrate with you?  Just curious.  Instead of condemning these ceremonies, ask if you can attend.  My grad school roommate was Asian and I attended the university’s  Asian celebration to support her.  Her family and others there appreciated that I was willing to embrace what they were doing and support her. [/quote]

White chick here. I grew up in a neighborhood where I was one of very few white kids in my school and the only one on my bus. I could write an entire mini series about how I was excluded and blatantly made fun of on a daily basis. It was awful and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. But now as an adult, I'm always told that I don't understand and my "white privelige" has made me blind race issues. [/quote]

I am AA and grew up in a predominantly White area and I experienced the same from the White kids.  Luckily for me there were institutions where I could go to get support - AA church in the neighboring town was one.  My dad's AA fraternity youth guild was another.  So that being said, I am glad that these students had a group they could turn to to get support and motivation.  Based on what you went through growing up, you probably can see a need for it too for students who are not the majority in their school. [/quote]

How could a white person find solace in predominately white things in a black community? These things don't exist. And can you imagine the backlash if anyone tried? [/quote]

This sentiment is crazy. A white person camt seek solace from people of other races and vice versa?

Arent we all humans?[/quote]

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