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PrintableuPtoWnNY said: Genesia said: It would just be nice if we could get to a point in our world where an achievement like this by a 14-year-old - any 14-year-old - could be lauded without modifiers.
Not in this world. Thanks to our ugly history, the damage has already been done. And as long as so many practice the politics of grievance, that'll never change. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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i reckon a lot can be solved by a fresh pair of eyes.
thats a good news story. | |
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Genesia said: uPtoWnNY said: Not in this world. Thanks to our ugly history, the damage has already been done. And as long as so many practice the politics of grievance, that'll never change. Wrong. Too many folks hold on to old-fashioned stereotypes, thinking the worst as soon as they see a black face. As long as so many practice the politics of ignorance, that'll never change. |
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guys, don't sully the kids achievements by this argument.
the kid did good regardless of his race, enjoy that. | |
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MuthaFunka said: Genesia said: Is his race important to the story?
Yep. I agree, it's very important. | |
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i'll have one please. THE B EST BE YOURSELF AS LONG AS YOUR SELF ISNT A DYCK[/r]
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It good to see kids like this...we need some good future surgeons....and scientists. unlucky7 reincarnated | |
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uPtoWnNY said: Genesia said: And as long as so many practice the politics of grievance, that'll never change. Wrong. Too many folks hold on to old-fashioned stereotypes, thinking the worst as soon as they see a black face. As long as so many practice the politics of ignorance, that'll never change. Absolutely.  I agree Uptown, especially with all the negative reporting within the media regarding Black youth. You don't see too many positive news reports like this one about a 14 year old black male, involved in a medical breakthrough. My co-workers were nice enough to share the story with me. There's already too much focus on the negative activities of youth.
This article was taken from Black Voices from AOL, a section that features articles on the successes/achievements, lifestyles, health-related information, entertainment, careers etc., targeted to the African-American community. So the title from the story fits the source where the information was obtained. I applaud this young man for his achievements. I have a feeling we'll be hearing a lot more about him in the future. [Edited 6/18/09 18:40pm] | |
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angelcat said: guys, don't sully the kids achievements by this argument.
the kid did good regardless of his race, enjoy that. Absolutely, I agree, not necessary. 
Also, thanks for the positive responses to this article. [Edited 6/18/09 18:31pm] | |
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Graycap23 said: I peeped that 2 days ago. Very nice.....bright future it appears.
Most definitely. A positive story at that. | |
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What a brilliant kid. I'm going to show this to all the kids (and adults) in my family. Thanks, 2elijah!  "Let love be your perfect weapon..." ~~Andy Biersack | |
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uPtoWnNY said: Genesia said: And as long as so many practice the politics of grievance, that'll never change. Wrong. Too many folks hold on to old-fashioned stereotypes, thinking the worst as soon as they see a black face. As long as so many practice the politics of ignorance, that'll never change. Bingo..... | |
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   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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