Are we our brothers and sisters keeper?
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Started by mythoughtsmyworld
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Jun 2005
mythoughtsmyworld
Columbia, SC
This message goes out to those entering college, soon to graduate and those who have graduated (long ago). Many have attended college due to the expectations of family, to get away from family, to find another one or just to party (and later flunk out). Others have attended and graduated with a specific purpose in mind for their future. Many of us who have earned their degree, have gone on to graduate school (Masters or PhD) and have been recognized for their life efforts and others haven't. Question: did you ever think who do we owe our success and how are we going to repay the debt. Our parents have made tremendous sacrifaces (worked two/three jobs, risked losing their job, in hock up to the eyes) and many of us supported ourselves through school. We owe a dept that most of the time can be paid down (not in money) but never paid out. What committment have you made or will make to sharing the gift given to you/me/us as Black people. As a result of graduating, are you going to vote. Remember, many were hanged just for thinking out loud about voting. Are we going to reach out to others to mentor about setting lifelong goals, attending college and finding a means for that to happen? Are we going to advocate for the minorities of the world (people of color, children and elderly)? What are we going to risk for the opportunity we have obtained. Our brothers and sisters are without color, but we take care of home first! I know I talk a lot, but it comes with the profession. Make a committment today and follow through. You have a lifetime to complete it and lifetime is short!!!
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So what would be your main question(s) because u elaborated in many different areas? I will be glad to answer
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mythoughtsmyworld wrote:This message goes out to those entering college, soon to graduate and those who have graduated (long ago). Many have attended college due to the expectations of family, to get away from family, to find another one or just to party (and later flunk out). Others have attended and graduated with a specific purpose in mind for their future. Many of us who have earned their degree, have gone on to graduate school (Masters or PhD) and have been recognized for their life efforts and others haven't. Question: did you ever think who do we owe our success and how are we going to repay the debt. Our parents have made tremendous sacrifaces (worked two/three jobs, risked losing their job, in hock up to the eyes) and many of us supported ourselves through school. We owe a dept that most of the time can be paid down (not in money) but never paid out. What committment have you made or will make to sharing the gift given to you/me/us as Black people. As a result of graduating, are you going to vote. Remember, many were hanged just for thinking out loud about voting. Are we going to reach out to others to mentor about setting lifelong goals, attending college and finding a means for that to happen? Are we going to advocate for the minorities of the world (people of color, children and elderly)? What are we going to risk for the opportunity we have obtained. Our brothers and sisters are without color, but we take care of home first! I know I talk a lot, but it comes with the profession. Make a committment today and follow through. You have a lifetime to complete it and lifetime is short!!!

