Tiffany Said:

What Black People Have to experience in there lives?

We Answered:

That's horrible. I just don't like the fact that you tried to make the white people look like the bad guys and the black people look like the good guys because just because they were white had nothing to do with the fact that they got their boyfriend thrown into prison or arrested someone for no reason. They are obviously bad people but you don't need to underline the fact that they were white. And you obviously did not meet every single white person on the planet. I didn't say "Im black so im innocent and kind and... wait a minute... im white... sorry, im white and racist and mean!"

Your question was extremely racist. I do feel sorry for those innocent "Blacks" who experienced such awful racism, but you are no better than those racist whites.

Steve Said:

Can I get into Vanderbilt University... Washington University in St. Louis? What are my chances? scholarships?

We Answered:

Without test scores it's really hard to say. Those are both great schools. If you score well on the ACT you should have a good shot at getting in. Talk to you school counselor to see where else you might apply. Always keep in mind that for every "reach" school (schools that you aren't sure you're going to get into) you should also have a "fall back" school (where you know you can get in).

Charlotte Said:

Why is it harder for a black male to get into a major college than a white male?

We Answered:

Two applicants of equal grades and test scores, attendance, and conduct have the same opportunity regardless of race or any other factor. The line between black and white students seems to be more based on grades/test scores and financial ability. In Georgia, it's pretty cool though. Anyone with a 3.0gpa or higher can go to a public college or university tuition free with the HOPE program. It's made the entrance requirements really tough though because they never expected so many students to get a 3.0 or better.

Tracy Said:

Why are there no scholarships for caucasion males only?

We Answered:

You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here - education.mypressonline.com

Carole Said:

Seeking tips on how to act black (male).?

We Answered:

With all due respect, I think it is HIGHLY inadvisable to make yourself up to look African-American. That is considered to be very offensive in today's culture, regardless of your intentions. It will only serve to distract the audience and take away from the messages of the play. There are ways to make a character fit you and the given circumstances. In my opinion, you should have a serious talk with the director and think carefully about what you are trying to convey. You could adapt a dialect of some kind to give your character ethnicity, but "acting black" is not going to fly.

There are some plays which simply cannot be cast in a non-traditional way (Driving Miss Daisy is one).If the role cannot be altered, then the director must find someone who can fill the part appropriately or choose another script. However, since you do not want to be out of a role, I encourage you strongly to take a stand on this issue while offering some creative alternatives. Meet with the director privately to find an appropriate and positive way to make this character your own.

Bessie Said:

Do you think this song gives a legitimate excuse for young black males?

We Answered:

Legitimate? No.

Michelle Said:

Can political views sometimes be a factor in if a black male nursing student graduates in a small city?

We Answered:

Five points are five points. Are the student-athletes studying Nursing? You might look at that. The best nursing schools don't care about anything but quality of graduates because they know that their graduates reflect on their long-term success. Fake 4.0 students are probably studying soft topics that only require an opinion. This kills an academic department in the long run and the best schools won't allow it. Some student-athletes really ARE 4.0 students and, while some DO select less challenging majors, a few 4.0 atheles enter medical school and grad school, which usually don't care what sports you played because there are no grad school athletics programs (hence the weigh gains). Also, if a student athlete only spends "work" time on atheletics (for a scholarship), then they are putting in about 20 hours of practice time and some weekend hours into games. Student-athletes that put work on top off all the other mental and physical stress tend not to do as well.

Your husband is working many hours!! In a few cases, this works out, but you're talking graduation from Nursing school. He is likely tired and this has an impact on his practical coursework/intern positions. Maybe in the real world nurses are sleep deprived and exhausted senseless, but this is college and profs are trying to create an ideal. He could getting reviewed with a fine tooth comb with the expectation that he will be well-rested. That's not political; that's common sense.

Chances are, he worked too hard and that hurt his grades. I'd like to say there was some better way of doing this, but loans seem to be the only option in an age of financial aid cutting. For the nursing field, it's worth the loans. Those signing bonuses and pay rates are just too good, aren't they?

I do admit that politics are POSSIBLE, but not from your description. After my MA from OSU, I worked with a private nursing school through my public school job and I have to say that I'm shocked at some of the garbage I had heard come out of the private nursing school (notice the past-tense - I decided it got old too fast and now have a better job). They had a couple guys that were definitely on a power trip and - like McCarthy - if you didn't agree with them, you got hell. I guess that comes with not being as accountable to the state... Even then, they still have the issues of long-term impacts of angry alumni...

In response to your additional comments:

Well, that IS politics and you knew it. Racism is such a crap reason for denying someone their degree. Still, he should have an advocate in his academic advisor, who will probably know his record and would prefer to take pride in another successful graduate. Sometimes, although it might not seem like it, those advisors will be able to get more done in the academic world than 10 lawyers. If your husband is a good student, expect to find some academic allies.

Addition 2:

Academic policies are those of the prof. Their metaphor in medical fields is the STAT situation: always handle with urgency. Yeah, I know - makes for some crazy nursing studnents! If the deadline policy is in the course syllabus, your husband may not be able to get out of losing the points for the late assignment because the prof had tied her own hands before it even happened! Still, it doesn't seem like it should be such an unmanageable catastrophe. I can feel the frustration from your writing! Sounds awful.