Staff Box

We refuse to be docile and silent
By Nabilah Talib

It is so unfortunate to realize that my interests, desires and even political views are almost instantly marginalized without an apology or even a notification until what is done, is done. I, like any other student, have worked hard to get accepted and remain here. So, I feel that my views are valid and well constructed enough to be heard and considered. Many may feel like I do when I know I am articulating a succinct and articulate position and other people respond, “Your mouth is moving but you ain’t saying nothing”. I want to begin to deconstruct this response and create a place for a forum for more multicultural ideology.
Yes, I have subjected myself to this system of which I despise but it is only a utility to survive and be qualified by Eurocentric supremacist standards of living and behavior that deem mass production the fastest pace most important no matter who it may negatively effect. For example, the Affirmative Action Panel did not consider the POC community when coordinating a date and time for such discussions. The fact that I had to choose between going to see the film Four Little Girls a documentary directed by Spike Lee, or go to a panel discussion is outrageous. This film program was planned long before the panel discussion and such conflicts within Black History Month must be taken into consideration. This division of the community is a slap in the face to professors, students and parents. It’s as if these institutions educate us and then expect us to be dumb, mute, and deaf to the slight of hand that is done on a consistent basis. I am exhausted being continually pacified with Task Forces that have yet to address the views of the people of whom Affirmative Action is for and directly effects. Meanwhile, People of Color will be the first group of people displayed on the College web site, Admission and acceptance packets and random advertisements. Stop using our faces and political policies for profit until the College honestly deals with precarious multicultural issues.