<p>^^ I see this as a pro and a con. </p>
<p>Pro: Colleges can now distinguish who are the descendants of American-born slaves and who are recent immigrants (don’t have the legacy of institutional racism). </p>
<p>Con: Colleges must be careful that they don’t exclusively shut out non-AA students.</p>
<p>When I was went to college, I was amazed to see the proportion of Africans/West Indians on campus to African American students. There is a definite need for more AAs. </p>
<p>LShanti, you may disagree with me, but I have recognized over the years that black people are not a monolithic race. Based on the region we come from, we have different traditions, interests, and experiences. </p>
<p>Let’s not even mention the tensions between the groups (Africans and West Indians who feel they are better than African Americans).</p>