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09-23-2017, 03:51 AM
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fascinating
DURHAM, N.H. —
There are calls being made for diversity training at the University of New Hampshire after a video posted online showed members of a sorority singing a song that included a racial slur.
The video shows members of the Alpha Phi sorority singing the song "Gold Digger." Lyrics in the Kanye West song include the N-word, and the video has sparked some strong reactions.
"It's a popular song," UNH sophomore Adam Moynihan said. "It's a good song. I don't think it was their intention. It just came off wrong."
"Regardless if it was in a song or not, it should not come out of the mouth of any white person, period," said Gabrielle Greaves, co-chairwoman of the UNH Black Student Union.
Greaves said the incident underscores a bigger issue at UNH of overall insensitivity toward matters of race concerning students of color. She said that insensitivity extends to those defending the video.
"Saying that it wasn't about race, that it's not a big issue, when students of color, specifically black students, are saying, 'This affected me,' 'I was offended,' or 'I was hurt,'" Greaves said.
"Do I think they were putting that up in a racist, malicious act? No, I don't think that it is," said Elysa Caisey, a member of the executive board for the Black Student Union. "But they should still be held accountable for what they post."
UNH issued a statement saying that the video shows poor judgment. It said the students have apologized and will play an active role in working to improve the campus climate moving forward.
"The university has a strong commitment to the First Amendment," the statement said. "We also have an obligation and a role to play in helping students understand how their words and actions might impact other members of our community."
The university said an earlier statement suggesting there would be an investigation and possible disciplinary action was not accurate.
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09-23-2017, 08:14 AM
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Minorities (Kanye West) contributing to the problem here...... He chose the lyric.... And is laughing all the way to the bank. Why white kids like rap is beyond me...... Black Student Union should be addressing the problem with the song writer as well.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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09-23-2017, 08:16 AM
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That is OK - this guy is imposing elfin law and will protect everyone
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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09-23-2017, 09:32 AM
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rhis is what you get when the government allows privately owned prisons. How many people out there own record companies and shares of private prisons ?
Think on that one for a bit.
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09-23-2017, 11:15 AM
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I don't follow that at all Eben......  |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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09-23-2017, 11:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
I don't follow that at all Eben...... |
who possibly could ?  |
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09-23-2017, 01:06 PM
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I don't follow that at all Eben...... |
Google it. 
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09-23-2017, 01:08 PM
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https://youtu.be/Tx9etnm8SB8
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09-23-2017, 04:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
rhis is what you get when the government allows privately owned prisons. How many people out there own record companies and shares of private prisons ?
Think on that one for a bit.
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This is what you get when you decriminalize and legalize weed...
Think on that one for a bit.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-23-2017, 04:54 PM
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Meh
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