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Is it right for an African-American scholarship committee to get peeved if a South African wins one of their scholarships? Ask a Question

Is it right for an African-American scholarship committee to get peeved if a South African wins one of their scholarships?
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Yes. There is an unwritten understanding the fund is for black African-Americans only.
No. If the South African is now an American she/he is as entitled as any other African-American.
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Heh! Seems like we have a case of political correctness backfiring!

3 Replies to bakerbug's answer

I heard this actually happened and there was no way they could legally deny the award, but, yes, they were peeved. I thought it would make for a good poll. :)

I can't find anything on this in google except the mention of a similar rumor earlier this year on snopes -- http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=42358

My guess is that it isn't true.

I don't remember where I saw it. Maybe it was Snopes. I just don't know.

Sure, they are free to be as peeved a they see fit. They might even change the eligibility to prevent it from happening again.

Was it a Boer who won the scholarship ?

1 Replies to livelett's answer

It was an African-AMERICAN but I don't remember the article stating what part of South Africa his ancestors were from.

There are white African-Americans also! If your born in Africa and become a U.S. citizen aren't you African-American?

3 Replies to boltboy8's answer

"Go to the head of the class."

(A Milton-Bradley game from the 1960's I believe.)

Charlize Theron is a proud African-American. :)

I knew she was South African. I didn't know she has dual citizenships. Thanks for the heads up.