Diversity II

OK so this is the second part to my last discussion. HERE WE GO AGAIN...

Going back to my point on our school fluidity... I have been on many diversity panel discussions, been in a lot of organizations, and made sure my voice is heard on campus, yet I know that we have a long way to go before our campus is less compartmentalized. And I'm not only talking about issues regarding ethnic diversity, it branches out to all issues of diversity, whether it be diversity of opinion, class, ethics, and so on and so forth, because at times it seems in the hierarchy of the campus ( and maybe even the world ), there is a huge power/representation gap between the ones who got it and those who don't. But you know what, I still have faith in our future.

I know that the relationship is getting better, and I hope anything I have said is in no way a stab at any group or organization, but it is a critique on everyone in the school representing the integrity of the people on this campus, respect those around you and you shall gain respect. When communication is called for, open your mind and allow for an exchange of opinions, don't shy away from issues because you want to be politically correct or you want to save face, we can't grow unless we open discussion on universal struggles and inherent oppression that exists in all our lives. Equal representation is only a dream, but we must not take sides and be selfish in such dilemmas. We are products of our surroundings, and if you don't allow yourself the opportunity to open up to new people then you will only propel your inherited misconceptions of days past, and you won't allow for a freedom of mind and thinking. We can always grow and learn, so we must allow freedom from mental slavery and subconscious biases. As Americans we are a nation of differences but this has to be the backbone of our evolving progressive ideals as we grow stronger in the amalgam that is our people.

This discussion ironically happened on the same day that Barack Obama opened similar discussions on his background after he had been targeted from a recent media mud slinging escapade. I recommend that you take a look into the issue, no matter what your political creed or view may be, it will help you as a JMU student, as a member of any community, as an American from any background, and even greater as a human being on this earth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWe7wTVbLUU
talk to you soon !