‘Whites-only’ college scholarship offered
A “whites only” scholarship offered at Texas State University has yet to get any takers, according to a story in our sister paper, The Austin American-Statesman.
The Former Majority Association for Equality — a nonprofit group — is offering five $500 scholarships exclusively to white male students. The $500 can be used at universities other than Texas State, and, oddly enough, applicants only need to be “25 percent Caucasian.”
Student Colby Bohannan, a mass communication major and Iraq war veteran, is president of the group. He said, “I’m not sure white males are the majority anymore.”
The article offers data to suggest he is right: according to U.S. census numbers, non-Hispanic whites now make up about 45 percent of Texas residents. Nationally, however, about 65 percent of U.S. residents are non-Hispanic whites.
I’m no math wizard, but, since men are usually always outnumbered by women by a percentage point or two, it would seem impossible for any “white male” demographic to be in the majority.
William Lake , the group’s treasurer, who, like Bohannan, has a history of bad check charges, said, “There’s a scholarship out there for just about any demographic, except this one. We realize it’s for good reason — this is a touchy subject.”
“Touchy subject” is an understatement.
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Traci
February 28th, 2011
11:26 am
If you only have to be 25% white — that’s not a “whites only scholarship”. Most light skinned african-americans, creoles in louisiana, light skinned cubans,latinos,mexicans, most Indians in florida and oklahoma, and asians in california can apply for this scholarship.
There are no PURE white folks in America. Most of people in the U.S. have a mixture of EVERYTHING! White men made sure of that!
Jana
February 28th, 2011
11:27 am
Um, where have yall been? Whites can get full rides to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Like any other federally funded schools, they are under a diversity mandate.
I know this is supposed to be SHOCKING! and all, but it’s a non-issue. Anyone can create a scholarship for anyone else, and contrary to what this poorly researched blog post says, there are existing scholarships for whites of various ethnic designations (Irish, Polish, Italian, German, etc.)
But since yall are clearly looking for a reaction, here you go…OMG! Call Al Sharpton! That’s racist!
Wanda
February 28th, 2011
11:27 am
They have only black scholarships and only Miss Black America. So they should be able to have only white scholarships. Whats fair is fair.
Black Reality
February 28th, 2011
11:29 am
Some of you really need to get out more or even read more. There’s nothing wrong with the scholarship although to correct some of your comments the United Negro Scholarship Fund has been awarded to those other than black including Whites. Also @ MB who mentioned about Morehouse, that school just two years ago had a white valedictorian. Whites have also attended Morris Brown, Clark, Spellman, and other HBCU (Historically Black College and University). You all also missed one big fact, the scholarship isn’t necessary, as you can see no one has yet to apply. Why do you ask? Because its not needed! And the comment about having a month and channel next do you ever watch CMT???? or do you remember in school that all 12 months cover you! Thanks and I’m done
Floppy Balls
February 28th, 2011
11:31 am
Hey Hey you guys ready for all this rain…. Man I cant wait..
Jana
February 28th, 2011
11:32 am
Side note …. NOT one black person has spoke out against this scholarship on these comments.
Yet I keep seeing comments like Bill’s:
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Of course. That’s because…and I don’t want to offend, but it’s the truth…some white Americans are obsessed with black people. They obsess over what we’re thinking, talking about, upset about, happy about…they can’t stop themselves from commenting on any news story involving black people. They claim to dislike us and they claim to think we’re dysfunctional, yet they lie in wait, hoping to see us all worked up. It’s like they get a perverse thrill out of it. Not for nothing, but interracial porn is most popular down here in the South. Look at how they go off to college and throw parties just so that they can dress up like us (or their stereotypes of us).
So yes, they are sitting here hitting refresh, hoping we will get upset and post so that their pathetic lives will be complete.
I think many of them need mental help.
Just N Beaver
February 28th, 2011
11:33 am
If the demographics continue to shift where “caucasians” are no longer the majority of inhabitants of the USA, will there be a “White History Month” honoring great white leaders of the past??? Will there be a “United White Man College Fund” or even “WET” (white entertainment TV)??
Enslaved who?
February 28th, 2011
11:40 am
Egyptians enslaved Jews, Romans enslaved the Germanic Tribes who enslaved Nordic tribes, who enslaved the English who enslaved the Africans who enslaved each other. All people have and will be slaves at some point. Only the strong survive, so stand up or shut up.
Timbo
February 28th, 2011
11:40 am
To all my Black brothers and sisters: WHY are you debating such a trivial story? It’s $500…and like many have already said “Who cares?” Please don’t feel the need to defend yourself or your race to these hillbillies…obviously their obsession with us continues to rule on the moronic blogs…Let ‘em continue to share their bitterness and hatred among themselves…quite amusing…
Peachy
February 28th, 2011
11:41 am
Of course a story dealing with race would be open for comments. Typical AJC