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Why does black history month exist?

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fujarome
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Serious question that was brought up in one of my history classes today...

why do we have a black history month? Why no white history month or anything to that nature?
Only answer the prof gave to that was that white history month would be racist. Double standards...


So what does NS think? Support black history month or not?

Personally it doesn't really bother me, more just something interesting to debate or think about.
Feb 2 2010 2:33PM
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dbstar
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Well I know you know those number are wrong, but they are very, very wrong. White people make up 80% of the USA, not 49.1%, and most affluent areas are probably closer to 100% white. Of course with billions living in poverty and globalization making those that are poor very much aware of our privileged life there will be lots of immigration, but don't worry you have a political party devoted to keeping the poor (both in your country and abroad) poor, and the rich relatively rich.

And im sure youve never experienced "white privilege", assuming you live in an extremely white area where race is relatively uniform, being white won't do much against other white people. However, you probably haven't experienced (and if you have... doubtful, but probably not very substantial) a lack of privilege due to your race, something which most minorities do.

Feb 3 2010 6:50PM
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skiminnesota
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why is that? are you implying that black people are un able to compete with their white counterparts for college admission, jobs, etc?

(that was half sarcastic)

but really, this post kinda sounds bad IMO. if a black person is most qualified let them have the job, if the white person is most qualified let them have the job.


Feb 3 2010 7:43PM
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Ben.
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like i said, affirmative action has its flaws, but the alternative would be like we were still in the 60's if not worse.
Feb 3 2010 7:47PM
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skidaeastcoast
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I got one black teacher and he is the only that seems to care about it. He's makin such a big deal we have to do a big project on it haha
Feb 3 2010 7:47PM
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skiminnesota
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If NS is going to talk race. whats NS think of this blathering idiot?

(for the record, i thought he was a blathering idiot before these comments)
Feb 3 2010 7:47PM
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Ben.
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ahahaha jon stewart had a field day with that. so funny
Feb 3 2010 7:55PM
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Mr.Panda
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Didn't Stewart basically prison rape him for it?
Feb 3 2010 7:57PM
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jakepwilliams
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yall gay
Feb 3 2010 9:10PM
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fappy
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life is just so hard as a white person
Feb 3 2010 9:36PM
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JayDope
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we were talking about this in class the other day how they have a Miss Black America contest, but no Miss White America Contest, and how there is BET, but no WET, its just interesting to see different peoples views on this subject.
Feb 3 2010 9:53PM
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Ben.
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almost every miss america entry ive ever seen has been a white, blond chick.
Feb 3 2010 9:55PM
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Mr.Panda
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You mean winner. Pretty sure I saw one or two black girls at the last one.
Feb 3 2010 9:57PM
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JayDope
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a black girl from virginia won this year...
Feb 3 2010 9:58PM
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Ben.
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i said almost. the vast vast majority.

granted i also dont exactly spend a lot of time studying that hahaha, so its all based on random things ive seen
Feb 3 2010 10:02PM
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JayDope
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i mean im just saying though, is it racist to have a miss black america? or BET? i havent read any of the thread so my apologies if its been discussed already. would it be racist if there was a WET?
Feb 3 2010 10:04PM
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Ben.
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in my opinion at least, definitely not miss black america. im sure theres beauty pageants for other nationalities/cultures too, i dont see that as discriminatory at all.

i dont see BET as it either. every channel is WET. seriously.

but most of this has already been covered.
Feb 3 2010 10:08PM
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Mr.Panda
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I know I got released this summer from my job this summer cause of being paid too much cause I knew how to weld and properly use a chainsaw. Moronic hippy white guys stayed that didn't know how to turn on a pressure washer cause he got paid less. REVERSE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION!!!
Feb 4 2010 1:08AM
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Skierguy1234
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you let whoever is hiring decided who is most qualified for the job. fuck bias tests, institutions blah blah blah whoever is best for the job should get it.
Feb 4 2010 1:24AM
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Ben.
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... way to entirely miss the point
Feb 4 2010 1:25AM
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jason...
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Pretty sure only people from Quebec are separatists, actually only 49% of Quebec as was proven in the last vote. And nobody but people from Quebec give a fuck about that, and nobody in the rest of Canada gives a fuck about Quebec. You silly panda.
Feb 4 2010 1:36AM
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Mr.Panda
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I think it is easier to just say no one gives a fuck about Quebec really. Silly Hobbit, you don't wear shoes.
Feb 4 2010 1:37AM
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Mr.Panda
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This is a very small place but at the place I worked at for the City to decide who the welders were they gave us a chart and told us to do all the welds on it. Can't do that for every job though I guess.
Feb 4 2010 1:49AM
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Skierguy1234
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i hate you and all posters like you.
Feb 4 2010 1:50AM
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Ben.
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its a bitch being wrong
Feb 4 2010 1:53AM
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Mr.Panda
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Didn't you say in another thread once you weren't always right?



AZING!!!!!!
Feb 4 2010 1:54AM
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Ben.
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... yes.
Feb 4 2010 1:55AM
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ORski21
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there are soo many things wrong with this thread. my though:

1. We're all racist, at least a little bit, its human nature to pre judge, and pre judging someone based on their race is considered racism. I dont understand how someone can say "I have black friends I'm not racist." No that is illogical and stupid. I mean look at the presidency, we elected someone who is half black, and all of a sudden we are a nation of equality? What about the Native Americans, Persians, Asians, Latins, and any other race?

2. A little scenario that may reveal why Affirmative action can be considered a good idea, (i dont want to voice my opinion cause I dont want to get flamed by 10 year olds, just playing devils advocate). Lets say a white guy and a black guy are applying for the same job. The white guy gets it because his family is wealthier and more connected. Well back in the day the white kids family could have become more well connected because his family had enslaved or taken advantage of black people, while the black persons ancestors could be on the other end of a similar scenario.

3. The reason there is a black history month is because black leaders had the balls to stand up and say they wanted black history to be recognized. We wouldn't have a nation today if it wasnt for the business that made their keep off of their enslaved workers. We wouldn't be able to sit in school, and read books written by educated white men, about brave white men, if it wasnt for the hard working black men.

hopefully that makes sense, Im not that good at verbalizing my ideas. I dont think this is the forum to be discussing race issues considering the majority of us are probably upper/middle class white kids. Dont flip out if you aren't I know there are other types of kids out there. Just think, almost everyone at the mountain is white, and skiings not a cheap sport so alot of the kids who are as dedicated as NewSchoolers are probably have a steady flow of cash to fuel their skiing, or they work their asses off, and props to the kids who work their asses off
Feb 4 2010 2:04AM
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skiminnesota
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http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/SCOTUS/story?id=7393908&page=1

in this case it was pretty clear.
Matt Marcarelli, who is white, got the top score on a promotion exam in 2003 and was first in line for captain. But when the city reviewed all the test results, it found that the pass rate for black candidates was about half the corresponding rate for white candidates. None of the black firefighters scored well enough for an immediate promotion. As a result, the city threw out the test results.

even for my measly little government job we have to answer if we are white, Hispanic, black whatever. thankyou quota's.

Feb 4 2010 9:15AM
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geteducated
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Feb 4 2010 1:13PM
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k-rob
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still bitchin?
Feb 4 2010 1:18PM
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Hermondo
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13% of this nation is black. maybe 5% of the girls in the photo are black. so only a 8% difference.

 i see a few black girls in there though but for the most part black girls don't give a shit about being in pageants though
Feb 7 2010 4:37PM
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Mr.Panda
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Race, religion, sexuality, and politics will never die in NSG.
Feb 7 2010 4:46PM
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IceCreamer
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Was Obama elected because he was black? Am i a racist because I support him? SOMEONE TELL ME!!ONE!!1JDDFASHFG
Feb 7 2010 4:48PM
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Mr.Panda
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You KKK member you.
Feb 7 2010 4:54PM
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General_Ripper
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I had a black friend all through elementary school. Really close even went to his dads 20 year sober party where I was the only white kid there.

Then that son of a bitch stole my Pokemon cards.


Feb 7 2010 5:13PM
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grilledsteezeyo
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haha this definetly
Feb 27 2010 6:26PM
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omIV
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shut the fuck up brian peppers.
Feb 27 2010 7:58PM
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RAWLAN
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dude your just sayin that cause your asian
Feb 27 2010 8:20PM
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Mr.Panda
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Well, go shank a bitch.
Feb 27 2010 8:51PM
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