How bad is the racism at the University of Alabama?
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No worse than any other University, compared to anywhere else in the country. Depends on the ignorance of the students attending those schools. Racism is everywhere in this country. Not just the South. I have seen more race issues in the Northern part of the country than in the South where I live.
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the first African\nAmerican student to attend The University of Alabama
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You may not be a racist at all, just ignorant of the fact that people still experience discrimination. Sharpton, btw, is amusing, if you like political debate and appreciate snappy answers. You should listen to him sometime on a show like Hardball.
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Yes.......as a white Southern male I've seen and experienced racism, myself. I've been excluded, leered at, screamed at and taken advantage of. I've felt fear and have had to protect myself. I've been taxed unfairly to pay for racially-motivated legislation. My work AND home neighborhoods have been targeted by minorities to rob and vandalize.\n\nMy city has suffered the ravages of bus sing and unfair teacher retention based on race. I have been discriminated  against in employment because of my race and high level of education and general achievement.\n\nAlthough my race is TEMPORARILY in the majority, here, I cannot take my grievances to any court because the majority is not "protected"..........while the minorities are protected in court as a "persecuted minority".\n\nThe State University that I was attending was totally disbanded and then occupied by court-order by an historically minority university that has deliberately thumbed its nose at the friendly courts and refused to integrate the requested 27%.....and until this day has decreased its population of white students down below 9%.\n\nHowever, I am not bitter. I love it here in my city and hope that any/all minorities that have misunderstood the majority stance on these subjects will come to some common-sense reassessments of their positions.\n\nI hope for peace and prosperity for all of my fellow Southern citizens.......with plenty of happiness and health thrown in for good measure.
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Changing your race color is only going to make it worse, it will only show that you may not like you color, or you want to become one of them, and the word will get worse, tell the College anyway, and the problem in the classroom. And plus if you go and do this how do you think your family will feel?
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Racism is unacceptable in any form. Its true, it does still exist, but only through narrow minded people who care for nothing but themselves. I know what discrmination feels like, as i live in a foreign country, and due to this i have lost respect for people in this country. it only takes a small minority to ruin it for everyone. if u want to know the consequences of racial segregation, research "eugene terreblanche"  "South Africa" "apartheid"  .. proof that segregation causes problems for everyone
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I think it has definitely gone down a bit.  But it could still go down more.  I'm a minority and even though I go to a school that seems like it doesn't discriminate on the outside, it still does.  I'm waiting for the day that the outside of my school will match the inside.\n\nBut till then, racism can still go down a lot.
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Racist question.\n\nNext?
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Actually, I think they have the best of opportunity.  They have more federal funding, scholorships and such available due to being a minority.  Racism is not as big of a thing anymore.  People who dwell of racism are those who create it by complaining about something that happened so long ago it isn't even funny.  Its like me going into a party and bitching about the hostess serving peanutbutter when she knows I am allergic and claiming that she is not considering me and then wondering why everyone in there thinks I am a whinner.  \n\nIf you seperate yourself by complaining and coming up with new ideas to seperate yourself (colleges, clubs, scholorships, TV stations, etc for only minorities) then guess what?  You will be seperasted and treated different.  Its that simple.
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Yes, racism exists. But what seems to be more pervasive is the startling lack of education here. Perhaps you should utilize your spellchecker once in a while, or no one will be able to figure out what you're asking!
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I lived in Burlington for 4 years and it is probably the most open and accepting place I have ever been.  I have never heard about any race issues there.  There is a small african american community, but there are actually a lot of african refugees too.  I would HIGHLY recommend lving there, it is a great place!!
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They are raised and taught to think that way. Also, their experiences may make them racist as well. I must admit that there are certain racial groups taht I am cautious around because of my experiences with them. I won't discriminate against them, but I do keep my guard up at times.
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I am a member of the NAACP I also work at an HBCU.  I do not think there is a problem with it.  The people who have made the comments about it are only ignorant.  Race issues in this country would end if people would just quit talking about it.
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The United Negro College Fund is a hypacritical racist organization. No get me wrong, I'm not at all racist, but I think the U.N.C.F. is ridiculous. If someone tried to start a Caucasian College Fund, people would see it as racist just becuase white people supposedly have it better or something? I'm a white college student and I don't have any more advantages than my fellow Arican-American students. Why shouldn't I have the same financial-aid opportunities as an African-American student? I think it is terrible what African-Americans have endured in past history, but I had nothing to do with that, so I shouldn't be disadvantaged for it!
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I would suggest that if you decide not to go to a HBCU (friends of mine went to FAMU, Spellman and Hampton--all had MOSTLY positive experiences and all are doing exceptionally well since graduating) then I would suggest that you become involved in your campus Black organization. I went to a big University that was predominantly white, but was very involved with the Black Student Union (President my Sr. year) and even the Hispanic Student Union. Make sure you visit campuses as often as you can and try to talk to people involved with minority relations to get a clearer picture of what you may be in store for. This is for NO MATTER which college or university you choose. GOod luck to you! It is a major decision. Do not rush into choosing.
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There is racism every were!
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About 25% better than a white male student with a 4.0 GPA.\n\n30% better if you are a black female rather than a black male. :)\n\nEdit: Not being racist or classist here... if you think I am, look into it and educate yourself on the matter. When it comes to higher education, white students get LESS money and are denied a LOT more on their entrance applications than students of color because of the 'standards' at nearly all universities (Especially California, what a screwed up state). HOWEVER, to balance out the coin here I will say that when it comes to PUBLIC schooling, Students of color have to put up with a lot more crap, and less oppertunities (steriotype, but in GENERAL statistically)... SO, in the view of college acceptance, a minority student (non-asian) with a 4.0 GPA stands out a LOT more than a white/asian student with a 4.0 GPA.\n\nHow many 'white only' scholorships are there?\n\nHow many '<insert random minority here> only' scholorships are there?\n\nKinda makes you think, eh?