This is What We Are Not About to Do pt.2

The fact that there is even a part two for this is extremely upsetting to me, and yet here we are. This post is mostly going to be highlighting recent events that are extremely serious but is getting little to no media coverage. I feel as though everyone should be paying attention to the issues, especially during black history month.

HBCUs

If you’re unfamiliar on what an HBCU is, it stands for Historically Black College Universities. The population of these said colleges are almost 100% black, so you could guess why this issue isn’t being talked about.

Recently, almost 12 college campus have been sent bomb threats at the start of black history month. These colleges are Howard University, Alcorn State University, Coppin State University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, the University of the District of Columbia, Morgan State University, Kentucky State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Philander Smith College and Arkansas Baptist College and Jackson State University. So basically almost every famous HBCU. Maybe you haven’t been paying attention to the social climate of the nation right now, but hate crimes and racial tension are steadily increasing against the black community.

Why am I bringing this to your attention? Well for one, someone needs to see this. Someone needs to pay attention to these black colleges and how vulnerable they are to hate. Highlighting these issues can help boost more media coverage and help these colleges take action against racially motivated hatred. 

Lauren Smith Fields

Firstly, I would like to express the sadness that I’ve felt after hearing Lauren’s story. I know it’s very hard for people to be convicted for crimes against the black community and almost little to none get convicted for crimes against black women.

I would love to go into a full explanation about this, but this was just brought to my attention a few hours ago. So, here’s a link to an article that explains the corruption and impact of her untimely death. #SayHerName 

Greek Life

I don’t think a lot of non-black people understand the significance and influence Greek Life has over HBCUs. I’m basically referring to fraternities and sororities like A.K.As and Omega Psi Phi. There is an unspoken respect and hierarchy that comes to these things.  

That being said, recently, a lot of PWI’s frats and sororities have been seen posting social media mocking these historical traditions. I don’t know what it takes to stop people from disrespecting things that are seen as scared to my community. I don’t know anyone who would have the gall or the audacity to dare disrespect Greek Life in an HBCU.  There may be in house fighting, but when someone outside of that life disrespects anyone from that community they will not hesitate to band together and take action. Be mindful of this and apply to many other things that are associated with the black community.

Be better and educate yourself. Happy Black History Month!