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Bill Cosby is a national icon. From his well-known sitcom to his undeniable style (all hail to the Cosby sweater) to his memorable Jell-o commercials, we have all grown up idolizing this onscreen doctor dad. But now in his old age and senility, he is beginning to disappoint fans.
Cosby, an alum of Temple University and proud recipient of a doctorate’s degree in education from UMass, is beginning to lose his faculties. Cosby was a guest speaker yesterday in Baltimore’s Park Heights and to the audience’s surprise he talked about the perks of community college.
Mayor Sheila Dixon invited Cosby to speak at a block party, which was part of Baltimore’s Operation PROTECT, a government initiative to reduce crime and better Baltimore neighborhoods.
Instead of delivering his usually expected batch of jokes, Cosby delivered a sermon on the advantages of community college. He criticized the lack of education in the community and offered community college as a quick fix. The reality of today’s world however, suggests that an associate’s degree isn’t going to hack it in today’s increasing worsening job market.
So although, Cosby’s attempt at trying to enlighten Baltimore residents about higher education was admirable, he should have gone for the gold and skipped over to four-year college. Poking fun at African Americans' dialect and footwear seems to be a constant for Cosby. This speech further cements those elitist claims by suggesting that Baltimore residents wouldn't be able to handle four-year college.
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"The reality of today’s world however, suggests that an associate’s degree isn’t going to hack it in today’s increasing worsening job market"
Someone without a high school degree who can't get a job versus someone with an associates degree who might not get the glamour job, but a job nonetheless. Hmmm... You just don't get it.
Maybe that associates degree isn't going to make them $100,000, but it will make them $40,000 and keep them out of the ghetto. The alternative for most of them is to stay on the government's payroll and do nothing with their life.
Take a trip to Baltimore sometime and you'll see what he's referring to. The cost for an education in most East coast states is pretty expensive. Even the junior colleges cost about $300 per credit hour.
His point wasn't that they weren't capable of getting a four year degree, it was go back to school and get something instead of sitting on your porch espousing how 'The Man' has got you down.
Respectfully Jessica, I'd suggest you do a little more research before jumping on the ignorant bandwagon to trash an entertainment icon who is courageous enough to say the unpopular thing instead of fold to criticism against his beliefs. Posted 08/02/2008 5:30 PMReply
They were recently married with a newborn and juggling jobs and school. With very little money and a a ton of bills coming in, they struggled very much to get through school and I am proud to say that they are both successful today.
I never said it was easy, because it's not -- especially when you have children, but it can be done. Cosby just seems to underestimate the intelligence and the will to succeed of people of Baltimore.
So in regards to your suggestion - I've lived it, Anonymous. What better research than personal experience?
Respectfully,
Jessica Almanza Posted 08/02/2008 9:29 PMReply
Why on earth would you have a problem with Cosby encouraging people to take advantage of resources already available? Posted 08/03/2008 3:16 PMReply
Of course it's not that simple, and community colleges play an important role. If that's the step that is financially or academically or emotionally within reach, or if it's just the individual's preferred choice, people should do it and feel good about it. Still, a message of "go to college!" -- and listing the different kinds of colleges including community colleges -- instead of just talking about community colleges -- seems unfortunate, if that's what he said. There's no need to start out by limiting people to the nearest choice, when some of them are able and ready to reach for more. Posted 08/17/2008 7:22 PMReply
I read your article and the following comments posted and I have to agree with the first anonymous rebuttal. Cosby appears to be saying, get out there an continue your education, community college is a start and your potential to earn more is within reach rather than trying to move up with just a high school diploma. I say, dont trash the guy for taking time out to inspire and educate, its more than I have seen other celebrities do, and I sure as hell dont think he is trying to bring down the blackman or the urban minorities by "tricking" them to only attend community college instead of universities or diminshing their hopes of ever achieving more.
dont turn a positive into a negative. Posted 08/18/2008 6:41 PMReply