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Harmful Class Systems & Stereotypes Assigned to Black People

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What traits define a person as ghetto, or bougie? Why is one defined as less than while the other is considered uppity? Is it a crime to embrace all aspects of black culture? And why are these class systems in place anyway?

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We are discussing stereotypes within the black community that encourage judgemental mentalities. Whether the issue is #shacarririchardson style in the #Olympics, or the bougie aunty memes we share at #BlackThanksgiving, who decides what version of #blackness gets the seal of approval?

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Join us for this ZOOM conversation July 9, 2021. 7:30 pm EST (link in bio)

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#ghetto #bougie #black #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #olympics #grillz #uppity #classsystem #stereotypes #africanamerican #nigga #blackculture #monique #bonnet #bonnets #boughetto #talkwhite #proper

Is it about the knowledge? Is it about the workforce? Is it about the experience?

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We are discussion higher education, student debt, underemployment, and the promises of a college degree.

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Join us for this ZOOM conversation June 11, 2021. 7:30 pm EST (link in bio)

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#college #studentdebt #financialaid #underemployment #university #varsityblues #overquaified #explore #vocationalschool #theygotme #twerkin #dropout #diploma #ged #bachelors #masters

What offenses are redeemable, if at all?

Where is censorship required, if at all?

When is the cutoff for stereotypical norms?

Why do we need censorship?

Join us for this ZOOM conversation April 30, 2021. 7:30 pm est (link in bio)

#cancelculture #cancelled #cancel #censorship #stereotypes #tradition #culture #ratedg #community #acceptance #approval #society

Have you had your name mispronounced? Ever been renamed due to ignorance? Given a nickname for convenience?

Let's discuss...NAMES...and all that has come with yours.

We are a club that uses our platform to discuss topics out loud, that have otherwise been discussed in private.

Join us for this ZOOM conversation April 16, 2021.

#weneedtotalkclub (website link in bio)

#names #whatsyourname #respekmyname #misspelled

#mispronounced #normalizeALLnames #correctthem