Why can other races get into black colleges for free but black people cant get into white colleges for free?
958111
That's a new one on me.  I'll tell you what I do know.  When I was a high school senior, I searched through a book of available scholarships to help me fund my college education.  Out of a 600 page book, I only found 10 scholarships I could apply for, as I am a white male.  I was not allowed to apply for any scholarships meant for minorities or women, and should I've tried, it would only have been a waste of time for me, as my application would've been thrown in the trash.  \n\nIn that same book was hundreds of scholarships available for various minorities and women.  Indeed, a black woman would've been able to apply for all of the scholarships in the book, including the 10 I could apply for.  \n\nI dare say that if you are poor and black, but have good grades, your chances of getting a college education for free are far greater than if you're poor and white with good grades.  Also with diversity being a big issue these days at major colleges, it is easier for minorities to gain entrance into colleges than it is for whites.  \n\n*sigh*
667028
Because certain schools are usually private schools, and they are mostly all catholic schools.  And since private schools make their own personal selections on what students they want to attend, they can then recruit kids to go to their schools.  But see what you don't hear about is those schools have tuitions just like a university.  And just like a university, there are only a few set scholarships available through the school.  But most scholarships aren't like in college, they are booster scholars or alumnis that give back to the program, and thats how those students who cant afford the schooling.  Hope I helped ya out!
1052290
That is not right. Most of the time people that receive grants or other form of assistances happen to be people who are just like you, but the problem is that the providers fear to be accused of racism since the people they provide are always the unfortunate and poor. That is just my idea... But FIGHT for your rights, no matter if you are white, green, yellow or black.
919973
I used to have a school with mostly whites. NOw that im in a .5black/.5white school i have less chances of getting into college because the balcks bring the average down.
623022
Sorry, no blacks at LOHS. But you could be the first, ain't that something special, all the wild stares, the pointing, the belittling nature of the popular squad and don't forget white people love people of ethnicity. Good luck at your new school.
1132619
This is a naive and childish question.  If you could, even for an instant, imagine what it's like to be, to have been, or to know that your family has been historically discriminated against, you'd realize how unfounded  your question is.  There has never been racial equality between blacks and whites, and, arguably, there never will be.  But whites have always been on the oppressor side, and blacks on the oppressed-- so for you to get offended about inequality is ridiculous and absurd.\n\nI don't give a $hit if you've never been racist, just like blacks don't give a $hit about whether or not I am-- what matters is the $hit happened and continues to happen, and blacks aren't sticking it to whites by having black colleges.\n\nSeriously, how dare you try to play the equality card.  Whites have always enjoyed things blacks can't, and since they have black colleges and say ni&&a, you get all high and mighty about equality? \n\nYou're a toy.
1063775
that's a good question. its because the US government are scared to act. it would be call racism. blacks always complain about that there people where tortured and slaves... like they where the only one. Egypt enslaved hundreds of thousands of whites  for hundreds of years. Blacks where enslaved for like 100 years and they still complain.\nSISSYS.\nBlacks always say stuff like well i get put in jail for nothing. then later we find out he did do something wrong.     they need to take responsibility for there own actions\n\nP.S. Blacks choose not to get a bad education. they have all these excuses like they have less of a chance than us. they are just lazy. \nthey have the United Negro College Fund. what do whites have? nothing but smarts. that not our fault... I'm not saying that whites are all smart but you are wright about blacks having more rights. If whites made a United Caucasian Fund, the creators of it would be sued for racism.  ya that sounds real equal... NOT
423073
I am not black but I asked a Friend of mine that same question. He said it was because they were brought up to believe whites had it so much easier than them. I lived in a mixed neighborhood close to the inner city the tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Anyways some of the black guys I worked with were always asking when I was going to get everyone together at my house. So I finaly cleared this party with the wife and guess what none of them could make it over. My buddy who is black said when they found out where I lived they didn't want the other African Americans in the neighborhood to see them at my house. Its a funny old world ain't it?
958558
I agree 100%.  That was the entire problem with affirmative action--on the one hand non-whites cried and cried and cried that they wanted to be treated equally so when the government gave preferential treatment to non-whites they accepted it whole-heartedly (which was NOT for equality but for preferential treatment.)  Non-whites got into college with lower SAT and ACT scores simply because of their race.  When affirmative action was done away with here in California, the number of non-whites going to college fell way back down and now there are cries of racism by non-whites accusing the government of not giving non-whites preferential treatment.  Simply stated, non-whites want to get into college without having to work as hard as whites do.  If I were not white I would HATE affirmative action because it states implicitly that non-whites are simply too dumb to compete with whites.  \n\nMost ethnic holidays do tend to divide the culture a little bit, but not as much as you may think.  I don't think I've EVER met a Mexican who knows what Cinco de Mayo is even celebrating.  All they know is it a time to watch mom and dad get drunk on Coronas and play mariachi music until some non-Mexican neighbors can't take it any more and call the cops.  NO black person really celebrates Quansa and NONE of them have a clue what they are supposed to be celebrating anyway.  So I don't give those holidays much thought anyway.  But concepts like black-history month are definately preferential to blacks.  And as a white teacher it is a no-win situation.  If I DON'T teach special things during black history month, the black students ask me why I don't.  So then if I DO devote special time to teach about black heros or black issues then the SAME students ask me what I'm doing trying to teach blacks about THEIR culture--they ARE black.  They think that simply by being born black they somehow have innate knowledge about their history.  Believe me--they DON'T.  Neither did I have an innate knowledge of white history by being born white.\n\nIt is a volatile subject no how you approach it though.
423045
It isn't just about the test score.  Colleges look at you as a  whole person.  what clubs, hobbies, how challenging your high school program was, etc.  They also look for diversity in their incoming class, not just racial, but gender, and geographical.
27805
They all are challenging depending on what color your skin is and what they are looking for at the time you apply. The college has to be politically correct now days. Intelligance and abilities aren't the only thing you will need by any meens. Read the subsequent article.
228555
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?
184553
IN THE 1950'S THERE WASN'T TOO MANY WHITE COLLEGES THAT RECRUITED BLACK ATHLETES MOST ATTENDED HISTORICLY BLACK COLLEGES LIKE MORGAN STATE, HOWARD, MOREHOUSE, TUSKSUGEE, NC A&T WHITE SCHOOLS DIDN'T THINK BLACK ATHLETES WERE SMART ENOUGH TO ATTEND THIER SCHOOLS
848016
Yes, minorities get special treatment. Just like you'd be racist if you decided to start a United White College Fund. It is complete garbage. If it is racist to go one way, it is racist to go the other. Eliminatae race from the equation entirely and just have a United People College Fund!!!!!!!!
960969
I really don't understand why you think it is so hard to be black. Do you think it is any easier to be white??? Really, get real, there may be a touch of racism out there, but legally you guys have as many if not more opportunities than the whites. You are legally covered against discrimination - we aren't. You have special federal funding of a lot of educational opportunities that whites don't have. Just check into the income level necessary for whites to get educational aid - it is pathetic. You have many housing opportunities that I don't have. Now guess who pays for all of this - we the taxpayers (you included I hope). You don't see me or any white squawking about reverse discrimination, but it has gotten to that point, so keep your pity party to yourself. God made us all. For some reason I ended up white and you ended up black. Be proud of who you are, and then go make something of yourself. It is hard for everyone right now with the rise in the cost of health care, cost of living, fuel costs, etc.. Jobs are still available for anyone who wants to better himself / herself, so get out there and overcome and see the dream that Martin Luther King described. I don't think he ever meant for you guys to wallow in sorrow about your state of affairs. God bless and chin up.
1041235
Not necessarily FROM Blacks, but from organizations seeking to give black people assistance.  Every third job ad I read is looking for someone who is "ethnically diverse."  And when I was looking for scholorships I hated the fact that if I was black I could get a full scholorship from the NAACP.  Black people used to need more assistance, but now poverty is more equal and the people who need help are the poor people of all races.
723928
Black people today are not feeling the effects of what happened during their Grandfathers era.  There are more social programs from minorities than there are for White Men.  Black have more opportunity for advancement and more opportunity to attend college than most white people.  Look at the scholarships available today, most are for minorities or gays.  I am not holding the Black Man down, I do not owe anybody anything.  There is no free lunch, go out and work and make yourself better.  Don't expect me to help, but I won't stand in your way neither.