Why Going to an HBCU Makes More Sense 

“I’m from the government and I’m here to help” are the most dangerous words in the human language. Damn near every government program designed to “help” the black community has done the exact opposite of its intended goal.

HBCU’s are the best thing that was created for AA academia Built by slaves who increased AA literacy 70% the first 5 years post slavery. Some scholars just need an opportunity. HBCU’s provide that opportunity.

I don't agree with Jason Whitlock often, but he is right with this one

This might be jason whitlock's greatest video. One hundred percent facts

The problem I have, as a black person regarding affirmative action, is that people think you’re there BECAUSE of skin color, not merit. That cast a doubt over your ability!

Hbcu's are owned by the same folks. Better off learning a trade, that's not that you're wrong.

I'm a proud HBCU Grad! (Xavier University of La.) X-U!!!!

Too many people telling us what we can or cannot do.

I went to an hbcu and also a regular university I think it’s good to experience both. One for undergrad and the other for grad school.

Affirmative action mostly affects gender and foreigners. Those are the biggest beneficiaries. It’s really not race

Everybody need to get the workload they can handle or want to handle...I was labeled "smart".Every school that I applied to I got accepted to...I ended going to a local university having fun and getting a great education... people asked me why I didn't go to Columbia or one of those schools... its simple... I didn't have anything to prove and I didn't want a Columbia University work load... some of these students haven't applied themselves for years and now are basically dumb as hell trying to go to these prestigious universities...a recipe for disaster Ps - honestly if you're not going to college to be a doctor lawyer or something dealing with science tech engineering or math just stay home

Wow!! I actually agree with Jason Whitlock…

Now that’s Real Talk

He is absolutely correct. This is the best video he has done.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 WELL SAID SIR ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏They tried to tell her HOW to think.

Truth . Tuskegee all the way .

Thanks Jason, spot on as usual! And he's my brother in Christ Jesus!!

I go to HBCU but if a PWI gave me a lot more money I would take it any day. It seems like more of self confidence she has within her that she needs to heal from

Totally agree with this

Speak on it !

She’ll get remedial help that she may not need. The school Hass to justify all of these extra teachers assistance and she has to show up and waste her time doing shit she might already know.

'well if you put it that way.' What do you mean? It IS that way. He's not 'putting it that way'.

You are 100% correct 😢

My daughter is a professor at a university in St. Louis. She has so many students that are in her classes that should not be, but because affirmative actuon put them there. And because they are not doing good in classes she sees a lot of deop outs.. and that just causes these students to feel failure. But if they would have gotten into the school according to their abilities, they would be excelling!

True. I was a horrible student, I gave a thank you speech where lots of chancellors in the UC system were at. I was given a scholarship. I didn't take it. There was no way I could have graduated.

You're never better off going somewhere that is below your potential. This is one of the problems within the Black community is that the bar is always set low. I'm an Ivy Leaguer and yes it was challenging; however, i acclimated and was able to succeed. You go to college yes for knowledge acquisition; however, college is also a resource for fostering elite connections in which the best schools have - the rich keep getting richer and not at any HBCU.... no one controls you unless you allow them...

Asians..Patels..and other groups never worry about this crap..only ninjas...

That was one of the saddest talks Crowder ever did, he was so nice to her. That girl was so sweet and it pisses me off how much she has self doubt because of stupid affirmative action laws. She deserves to not have to think like that.

I went to 2 HBCU schools to play basketball and for studies my experience I didn’t enjoy my time there it’s a lot of behind the scenes stuff that really can put you at a disadvantage far as everyday expenses and lastly financial aide. Now if you can get paid to go or it’s your best or only option then by all means but I went for 3 years and I just don’t recommend it. Would love talk to everyone that did go to a hbcu school.

The late Walter Williams said this for decades! Setting people up for failure than setting people up for success

Truth

How do you know she didn't get it off merit, because she black?

Exactly

Indeed

first time I disagree with 'realjason'. attending HBCU just provides psychological comfort but doesn't provide necessary opportunities coming out of Ivy or top elite schools that are not HBCU. affirmative action is designed to provide "fair" opportunity and I think it's working.

American practices affirmative action with Europeans before affirmative action was a thing 😅

I disagree. I got into a regular state school probably due to AA looking back (SAT score was awful) lol, but finished up with a 3.6 GPA with 2 degrees in engineering. The playing field is level once you’re just a student ID number with no identity attached to it. They can’t do you “favors” when they don’t even know you’re black.

If THEY convince you….

Unless you are going to medical school, law school, or getting an engineering degree, college is literally a WASTE OF TIME....

This time I.agree with you 100%

How come nothing gets solved then. ?

The plan, exactly! And unfortunately, more times than not, it’s working! Hope many young people see this video and think about it!

None of the athletes are acidemicly eligible but they play with balls.

Doing the devils works.

Jason nailed it again.

Affirmative action is nobody doing you a favor. It’s a total SIN !

As Don Vito Corleone said, “Remember, I did you a favor.”

Not sure I agree with discouraging people from seizing an opportunity. Some students might not keep up, but it's not the end of the world. Knew several students who aced high school, walked through the "front door" of a major university and flunked out. It happens. Not crazy about racism in any form. I am likewise uncomfortable with institutional preferences to legacy applicants or those with fortuitous political connections to school administrators.

Just really like Jason

Absolutely!

A rare W for Whitlock. One of the few takes I agree with.

This video is just shallow and doesn't make any sense at all. Condescending falsehoods.

Didn’t expect that from Whitlock. Good to know.

I will keep asking if HBCUs are so great then why aren’t black celebrities and athletes investing in them? Can you go there and get a top notch education sure but if the water isn’t clean, the buildings are run down, etc then was it really worth it?

They've Ruined Hobbs and Wardlow smh

How many athletes get into schools they would otherwise not qualify for?

Historically BLACK College or University....So how is this NOT racist? So my tax dollars are being used to fund an openly racist University.

I'm good... my daughter did that degree thing and married and has a family anyway..... didn't get my Caitlin hahaha aaaaaiiiiiiiieeeeeee I'm outta here

The problem with affirmative action is how it was applied. There were fully qualified and overly qualified black applicants to institutions who were denied admission solely because of race. This is where affirmative action should have been utilized. It should have been geared toward making whole these individuals. If the Tuskegee Airmen were denied employment at major airlines and were prevented from employment based on race rather than their qualifications,Affirmative action would be warranted.The application of affirmative action should be utilized in this instance. There were many situations where an unfair restriction prevented the hiring of black candidates. The way it was done also negatively impacted HBCU schools. Sometimes the application of rules and laws do unintended damage in their application. Affirmative action would be more effective and viable if those who were its proponents had given more critical thought to its implementation.

I give you for free, now you owe me.

Correct

What he says is true. My husband and I are High school grads with some college. We had two children and there was no option. I thought a good University would just increase them as people. They went to Ivy League Universities and by year 3 and 4 we started seeing the big changes. Now they won't talk to the family. Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles and dropped believing in God. But i have faith God has a plan. So i sometimes have 2-3 mintues anxiety attacks. Then i hide it. Till it erupts again. So i manage a volcano.

You have to first be able to padd the admission standards to gain access to any college. If you can do the work is debatable. I wonder what the percentage is of non black (white) students who flunk out of the socalled prestigious universities. Secondly everyone wants to jump on affirmative action but won't jump on the friend of a friend hook up other students get or the legacy card that they play. Often times it's those who are taking spots that more qualified persons are missing out on. But hey why challenge thier own when it's always been fashionable to dump on black men and women

A very high percentage of African American students are on academic probation. Because they are in a school above their academic level.

Just made that exact decision.

Can have both, have your own mind and study what you went there to study, even this guy asking her that question, really why ask that question at all.

totally missed the point. his example is in the abstract with all things being equal. no equal outcomes but equal opportunity. There are well documented examples of the important role that HBCUs played in the education and literacy of tens of thousands of people. What is missed is the fact that HBCUs had to come into existence. that piece of information is critical to the argument and discussion. What has the country done to rectify the horrendous mistreatment and cruelty along with economic impacts and an entire governmental structure that actively worked against his argument of merit. When context and complete picture is provided the whole merit argument doesnt carry the day. Jason Whitlock is a disgrace and there is nothing the others can ever do or say that will make him disagree with his handlers.

I can't believe that I agree with Jason Whitlock whom I agree very little on most topics. Affirmative Action just levels the playing field and again white women benefit more than anyone from Affirmative action.

I disagree, partially. Affirmative Action is not a free pass, but a counter balance to a very real discrimination. She needed to meet the basic qualifications before being considered. This is how "they" trick people into feeling ashamed of their best interests.

This the first time I’ve agreed with him because at times he makes outlandish comments to get ratings.

She’d be better off because she wouldn’t have Y’t bois shoving microphones in her face and asking her questions that instill self doubt.. Questions they wouldn’t ask anyone else and definitely wouldn’t be asking her if she was surrounded by a few strong bro.s😏

Don't care how they got in, get in and handle business

It makes no sense what he’s saying

That’s Horseshit. Any opportunity to go to an ivy league school is golden. No guilt Uncle Tom, just success.

Sounds like evangelicalism

What's sad is that black ppl wud have too b helped too get into these schools. Y aren't we allowed in. That's the question

Omg referencing a crowder video - what’s hysterical is Jason and Crowder thinks getting into a “special” university is based upon accomplishments lol stop 🛑

Buckbroken

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Gerald is gay. He said it

Jason .. I think you need to watch what your putting out. Your not helping us republicans😣😣😣

HBCUs leave their students in a lot of debt, worse for a community that was already at a disadvantage financially.

If you would not have had Jim Crow and racism you would have had affirmative action some people love to talk about affirmative action but don’t want to talk about why it was put in place

Just subscribe to this dude. Everything he says makes so much sense. I think peoples are starting to wake up. Let’s hope it’s not too late. 🫶🫶