Word: theblack
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While Eden Williams says she understands whyBlack students chose to form their own separategroups, she adds that she is concerned that theBlack Greek system could have a negative effect onrace relations...
...real world is not all Black, so you haveto deal with and coexist with other races. Theblack fraternities don't represent reality. Theydo not help you deal with reality. It has becomemore of an escape," Eden Williams says...
According to Cranston, "The focus in the whitefraternities is to stay for four years. With theBlack fraternities, the emphasis is on a lifetimecommitment." The fraternity also serves as anetwork for jobs, he says...
Shannah V. Braxton '88, co-chairman of theBlack Students' Association, agreed. "Insufficientschooling for Blacks lies at the heart of theproblem," she said. "Black students are neglectedby counselors and teachers. They are notencouraged to develop their potential or to enrollin honors programs," Braxton said...
David Herlihy, who teaches the popular CoreCurriculum course, Historical Study B-15. "TheBlack Death," said yesterday that the joint postsarose through lucky coincidence. A seniormedievalist at Brown retired, and a Russianhistorian decided to take on more administrativeresponsibilities, creating openings in theHerlihys' special fields, he said...