Arguments against OAAA too black and white
By Keonna Carter | November 7, 2001THIS IS the speech I gave on Oct. 30 at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Office of African-American Affairs. On the first day of lecture The professor instantly recognizes me But then again how hard is it To remember just two or three? Self conscious when I speak - Trying not to make one mistake For fear that everything I say Is representative of the race Classes on my culture Taught by people unlike me I've lived your lectures But I still get a "C"? Constantly surrounded by you And when I want to take a break You misinterpret my cultural pride For white rejection and hate When Jefferson built his Academical Village I wasn't in the plan Although the blood of my ancestors Mowed, plowed and tilled this land I'm not here by way of my own merit But your expectations I exceed Overlooking the affirmative action Of your daddy's legacy When I choose to eat at B.E.T. You call it self-segregation But when you own Rugby Road It's mere socialization My little black boat Navigating this big white sea Racial harmony at U.Va.
