Ahem...I did not go to a HBCU. I had zero desire to attend a HBCU. I don't owe you any explanation of why I chose to go to a predominately white institution. Simply put...it wasn't for me. And I know I've offended a few people with my outlook on HBCUs but you know everyone's entitled to their opinion even when it's different from yours. Mmkay?
And why do a lot of HBCU Alums have an attitude towards those of us who did not choose a HBCU for higher education? I swear they are some of the most arrogant so and sos I know. So I'm less black/African American than you? Uh huh. Ok then. At least I have a degree that is respected outside of the black community. I'm just sayin'. No disrespect...Ok that was mean. My bad. Oh and the people that REALLY kill me are the Greeks that pledged/crossed at HBCUs. They think your process wasn't "real." And to this I reply, "But are you active? Financial? No? Then shut the hell up." Just because I didn't get beat down doesn't mean there wasn't a process...I'm sorry I'm getting off subject. That's another blog for another time...
While I can see the value for some to attend a HBCU I know I would have done myself a great disservice (yes, that's my word of the day) by going to a HBCU. I'm not knocking HBCUs at all (Ok...maybe I am). I think they serve a purpose for many. And I'm sure our collegiate experiences were very different. I'm just not convinced that HBCUs can prepare you for the real world because guess what? I have a secret for you...come close *whispers* The country is only about 12% black. You have to learn to work with other cultures and you can't learn that when everywhere you look everyone looks just like you.
*end rant*
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