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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only thing anyone can brag about is the exclusivity of the group. "You have to be INVITED to be one of us!" It's so childish it's sad. It also gets at some really sad deep rooted issues in the black community.

It is true that most people tend to gravitate towards those who are likeminded and similarly situated. That's human nature. The fact that I must be a part of an invites-only organization to do so is where the black pathology of inferiority and needing soooooo badly to be a part of comes in.

And please don't think for a second that the only way to interact with judges and other black professionals is by being a part of J&J. Most intellects and successful people don't need or want to be a part of that group in order to feel special. Our accomplishments speak for themselves. We interact and live around one another all day without having to be part of an outdated group borne out of a desire to emulate wealthy Whites.

You all sound so sadly insecure and childish with your "But you're not part of my group!" As if one would need to be in order to be successful. There are many more judges, doctors etc who are NOT a part of J&J than who are.
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I can understand why you're bothered by Jack & Jill.  It was never intended for poor and working class blacks to join, and those blacks bristle at the notion that they're not even welcome in a black organization.  [b]The hard truth is that everything isn't for everybody, and well-educated middle/upper middle/rich black people have a right to socialize with whomever they choose--even if it offends and excludes you[/b].  I grew up in Jack & Jill, and I'm now a mother in the organization.  I have heard the "snobby" and "elistist" criticisms since I was a child, and it still amuses me.  Some Jack & Jill members are snobby and elistist, and some are not--just like everyone else.  Jack & Jill is almost 80 years old, and much to your chagrin, it's not going anywhere.  [/quote]

NP here and I completely agree with this.

They are entitle to make their own private club and invite or exclude who they want. On the same token, I am free to make up my own private club and invite or exclude who I want.  [/quote]

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