As a graduate of a HBCU and a non-HBCU, I do not agree with her choice (not that if REALLY matters). I would hope that she is not setting herself up with a false sense of security for as hard as it is to believe, the police are not the only "enemies" he might face. I was 30ft from a fellow student who was shot and killed on the yard at a block party for students; another was killed on the steps of a campus dorm. publicized in the media, While the amount of police brutality against minorities, especially AA, has been highly sensationalized and publicized in the media lately, know that they are NOT highly publicizing the black on black crime, often involving our AA males. As a community, we don't block traffic, lay on the floor in malls, have a public outcry or want to "march" against the violence in our own community. It seems that Black Lives only matter when they are taken or threatened by other races.....Just my humble opinion. My last issue with this move is - why now? An HBCU was not your 1st choice to educate your son - so why is it a fall back? We are only good enough to educate your child when the "majority" schools make him feel unsafe? If we weren't good enough as a first choice, don't make us your plan B. As minorities, we have forgotten that these were the institutions that educated "our people, ancestors" who could not go to the majority schools, but now they are not good enough as a first choice? Ok, going to sip my tea now.......
Ms Taraji Henson since I would like to play your mean mean grandmother or great aunt on second season on Empire. Yes you did make the right decision as your hopeful mean granny or auntie to be. I'll say get that baby away from those demons because he deserves better and better is at Howard University. At least here he'll be educationlly targeted and not racially targeted sho won't. Ms Taraji you have opened a can of worm so other parents can make the right decision to where to send their kids to be educated
Taska - 9 years ago
I think that she did do the right thing in getting involved; however, I don't think it was fair for her to pick Howard University for him unless that is what he wanted as well. I feel that yes USC can be out the picture, but because it is her and her son, I feel like they should have both picked a school that was to both of their standards. Maybe a compromise. But then again, maybe both of them did agree about going to Howard, I am probably wrong.
ORLANDO JONES - 9 years ago
PARENTS NEED TO GET ENVOVLED IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY THESE DAYS.
Shelly Anderson - 9 years ago
P.S. I believe that the question that was opposed was written incorrectly.... I know that TPH son will never believe that if he goes to a HBCU he will never come across... racial conflicts.... however.... more than likely... he will come across it less then if he were to attend a traditional college...
Shelly Anderson - 9 years ago
Although, TPH wanted to keep her son close to home, it was a sound decision that she made to transfer him to a HBCU. Her son will get a chance to be enlightened even more about his African American heritage... who knows this may lead him down the road to politics or even activism... you never know what a persons' experience will lead them to or from.... Amen TPH... and Congratulations on EMPIRE....
e.walker - 9 years ago
I mean any school of your choice is your business but its not going to keep him from being racially profiled by anyone I mean it Is out there. It's everywhere he's going to be in contact with or around him he's going to hear it or see it. His friends are going to talk about it it's not going to cover up who he is. He needs to learn who he is by all mean necessary . Racial discrimination is everywhere. Maybe he has to grow up more to see that but you chose a good school. Like I said it racism is all over the world wherever you put him wherever you take him to this it's everywhere over the world. It's going to be there is not never going to go away.
e.walker - 9 years ago
I mean any school of your choice is your business but its not going to show him from being racially profiled by anyone I mean it Is out there. It's everywhere he's going to be in contact with or around him he's going to hear it or see it. His friends are going to talk about it it's not going to cover up who he is. He needs to learn who he is by all mean necessary . Racial discrimination is everywhere. Maybe he has to grow up more to see that but you chose a good school. Like I said it racism is all over the world wherever you put him wherever you take him to this it's everywhere over the world. It's going to be there is not never going to go away.
D. Walker - 9 years ago
Dear Ms, Henson,
Sending your son to Howard is a great idea. My son went to a predominately white school and this school help to instill the values and the great qualities of being an African American man. My son is a graduate of both Business School and Law School and now he lives in LA, but just to let you know that sending him to Howard will not take away the profiling, he is in Washington DC and they do profiling there too. What I liked the most as a Howard Mom, is that there was someone (teachers, mentors, classmates) that he could discuss how to handle these issues academically, socially and as a future professional person. As a Howard Mom, great decision. Hope to see you at Homecoming.
Kim - 9 years ago
There is no right or wrong answer in this poll. It's her child and her money so her decision is right any way you look at it. it's my understanding that celebs have some sort of debt to society which means they should care what the public thinks. A load of crap.
Robyn - 9 years ago
I'm.pretty sure she had her reasons for not sending him to a HBCU in the first place but at the end of the day it is her decision because she is a mother first....But Im glad he is at a HBCU now
best of luck!!!!
Karmen F. - 9 years ago
She is correct for transferring him. He should be able to comfortably attend an institution his parent pays for. However, I feel like an action needs to be taken against the individual that profiled him/ or the school-- if not, this behavior will only continue. It needs to stop!!
Elizabth - 9 years ago
We r the only race who need to tell our young men to be mindful f the police. When will it end.
It Can Happen Anywhere, But the bottom line is, If that's what makes her more at ease then 'So Be It!!!!' IM PRO Taraji and Micheal Everyday!!!!!!!, Now If that sounds Racisist..Oh Well!!!!!
Nicole Johnson - 9 years ago
As a mother, yes I agree with Taraji's decision because I too would do anything to protect my children, but as an African American sick and tired of racism I feel that the police who profiled her son should have been exposed!!
Honeygee - 9 years ago
Racial profiling happens everywhere, however my support of her decision (which decision by the way is her family's solely) is based on the concept of sending our kids to black historical universities for the best education - educations predicated in the Black story NOT HIStory where white is always right. So, kudos to Taraji - a strong Bkack woman...love it! I wish more parents were as aware of the issues as this superstar.
Vaneeta - 9 years ago
I agree. It's her decision to do what she thinks is best for her child.
Linda Crymes - 9 years ago
I love me some Taraji P Henson. I am a mother as well and by any means necessary will do all I can do to protect my children.She is fortunate to have the resources to be able to move him. Our historically black colleges offer great educations. I say right on Taraji. Continued success and blessings to you and yours.
John again - 9 years ago
This world only responds to money. We don't get a fair shake because we don't have enough members at the negotiation tables. We need more of us in power specifically in politics, law, medicine, business, and engineering.
Politicians, musicians, artists, basket players, football players, mega-church pastors, actors, actresses and others making money that counts should use their multi-millions not only to "get away with murder" in the courtrooms but help their communities? We should help bring cases such as these and others that are dear to our hearts to the courtrooms.
We are free yet we still live in fear that the masters might find us and put us back in chains. Super stars, your voices can reach to the powers that be with greater bandwidth than the dial-up connections of the rest of us. Don't keep switching internet providers?
John - 9 years ago
If the folks with money are running away from injustices, what will happen to the rest of us who can't pick and choose so easily?
Supporting black businesses is important but peeing on ourselves instead of going to the all-white bathrooms are very different?
Karen - 9 years ago
She should have had him in a HBCU in the first place. Like Tara I, I am a single parent of an only son and he attended South Carolina State for undergraduate school and Howard University for dental school. We must support our own schools if they are to survive!
Annie - 9 years ago
Ever parent is going to do everything in there power to keep there kids safe. So yes she did good.
I love Taraji (Cookie)..lol. But this is her personal life and I am not about to judge her decision because its her money and her child. At the end of the day, both her and her son are the only ones who will have to deal with the issues, not any of us. So yes, I agree with her decision simply because she is the only one qualified to make those type of decisions for her child, and I respect that and her privacy.
Anna Gilbert - 9 years ago
I understand why she transferred her son to the HBCU but if they scare everyone of color away after being racially profiled it will never stop and it will only get worse. We have to stand strong and show the racist people that together we stand and will not run and hide or segregate ourselves from their ignorance but instead force them to lose their ignorance and realize we are one of the same just with different shades/colored skin! We can not afford to go backwards in time! It's only through exposure they will lose their fear of people of different ethnicities and cultures! May God have mercy upon us all. May Taraji and her son have peace always!
Dios Los Bendigas!
Yolanda - 9 years ago
I have read some of th comments regarding supporting black business ie schools however I am currently putting two girls through college one will graduate this year one next year. My point is this Hbcu is not willing to help the average African American family out sending our children through college. My daughter had 4.0 volunteered ,athletic ,school president, the list goes on and at first she was wait listed and then they wantyed to charge astronomical amounts of money for her to go. I could be wrong but the price was more than an average university. So on that note regarding support it goes both ways, as far as Taraji I most certainly do think that was the correct choice. Although she cannot guarantee her sons safety I understand that she would rather send him there rather than throw him to a pack of wolves. I have a son and God willing when it's his turn for college we will be able to find a safe school with a full ride just like his sisters. I have prepared my kids for this all their lives but come on Hbcu you make it almost impossible to get a full ride...I mean seriously. Fortunately Taraji can afford it but most can't so we do the best we can with what we have even if that means not supporting "us". If I have to choose its a no brainier my children first always!!
Patricia - 9 years ago
Yes, she did the right thing considering the climate of today. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter who you are, the influence or the money, being of color is the key. No one can tell you what is best for their child, only the parent knows what's best, everything else is an opinion.
Arlene - 9 years ago
It is time Blacks all over realise that we must stick together. Support our schools and business. UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL. Remember that.
telina - 9 years ago
Well u did right every parent will protect their children no matter what or hiw old they are but you have to remember as long he is a male and black he will be profiled do what u have to do COPS are COPOUTS u cant spell copout without COP u see my point
Kathy - 9 years ago
Like she said, she did this so that she can sleep at night. At this time in our society law enforcement are shooting first, and young black men and people of color are their targets. She does have influence to a certain extent and this forum is exposing what happened. While transferring her son does not ensure that this won't happen again. She made the right decision for her child. I hope this doesn't happen to him again and I wish it wouldn't happen period but that is just wishful thinking on my part.
Victoria - 9 years ago
I agree with Taraji 100%. I have lived in the Northeast my entire life. My daughter went to private schools and was a high honor student her entire life. I was so sick of battling white teachers over the years we decided not to send her to a predominately white college. (This was in the late 80's and early 90's.) We wanted her to be judge on her own merit and not the color of her skin or affirmative action. We sent her to Spelman College. When you send your eighteen year old away from home to college you want them protected as much as possible. I didn't feel she would be safe on a white campus. It was a great experience for her and me learning about Black culture growing up in the Northeast we wee never exposed to. My husband was born and raised in GA so his life experiences were different then ours.
I would have also reported those cops to internal affairs!!!!!! Make me sick with they petty ass!!!
lin - 9 years ago
Yes...Two years ago I would've said no let him stay there and learn these life lessons. Now the black young men are not given opportunity to learn. Their lives are being snatched away and because a precedence was set with the last UnJUST stops..."they" would've said "they" had trouble with him before . Yes do what you must to protect your child.
Renee James - 9 years ago
I believe in going to a HBCU so to me this should of been the first choice not the second but however you get there you get there.
#HEARTMYHBCU
#TeamLU
L's UP!!!
jywarnke - 9 years ago
Yes!!! She did the right thing in this climate of racist america, where are young African American males are an endangered species!!! The hate mongers came from under their hoods and joined law enforcement when Mr. Obama was elected. Have not had so much open racial hatred since jim crow!!
Sean - 9 years ago
Sadly running from the problem doesn't solve or even properly address it. I believe Howard an excellent university choice but the problem will still be prevalent at USC for those who can't just up and switch. There was a real opportunity to make an obviously needed change in California that may have been missed here. I'm not staying is her or her son's responsibility to address the problem just lamenting the possibility that may have been missed. In the end they did what they believe was necessary to both protect and enhance his situation and I don't believe we should ever attempt to judge that from the outside looking in. I'll end with this thought was she not actually racially profiling, both him and the schools, as well with this move?
I think that it was a good choice she made. We all have to protect our children has much as we can.
Kandece - 9 years ago
I went to Howard Universiry and the atmosphere is loving and nurturing - and anyone motivated can thrive. Also, it is highly unlikely for her son to be racially profiled while on campus. Off campus - now that's a different story. I think it was a good decision - academically and for peace of mind for him and his mom.
RaymondP - 9 years ago
Her and his choice, but if we always pursued refuge where we predominate then we would deny ourselves of vast areas and opportunities.
RaymondP - 9 years ago
Her and his choice, but if we always pursued refuge where we predominate then we would deny ourselves of vast areas and opportunities.
Sybil - 9 years ago
I think she did the right thing, not saying he's not gonna be racially profiled period, but at least he's in a place where she is comfortable, because being a single black mother myself with a son in college, it takes a toll on you worrying about the safety of your child. She went to Howard herself right??? I believe she did and she pretty much know the atmosphere of that campus so, I agree with her 100 percent...Good for you Taraji!!!!
Bernice - 9 years ago
She did the right thing he will learn more about his culture and who he is as a young man and not worried about racial profiling as much , but it still exsist
Patricia lee - 9 years ago
Yes and no as a Black concerned parent yes but not every parent has the money to pull theirs out and send them to a school like Harvard she should have used her influences and helped the others who are less fortunate she should have did the cookie on them or put luscious on them all would have went well then I promise you.
Tiffanie - 9 years ago
Simply put I think she did the right thing for her & her child..yes I said child once he graduates & is on his own he will then officially be a man!! Be Blessed USA
Shawanna Buter - 9 years ago
I think she made an excellent choice as his mother. This is the same university she attended and the place she grew up! Besides attending a HBCU will provide an experience that he was unlikely to experience in California!
Akia Clay - 9 years ago
As a mother of 2 black teenage boys I believe she did as a mother should do. The signs was already there so I would have did the same and removed my boys as well,it's always our job to make sure they stay safe and protected in this crazy world we're faced with today! #GoTaraji
jay - 9 years ago
She did the right thing for her child, But she should have exposed those cops they are getting out of control but if you are a minority you will be racial profile anywhere.
Africa - 9 years ago
While it's great that she moved him to an HBCU... Unfortunately he will still be racially profiled. My son attends an HBCU and he and his friends were profiled by the police. Can't be a group of black men together snd not have it happen. Praise God everyday that he's safe!!!
Kimberley - 9 years ago
Totally agree. Whatever it takes to save his life!!!
sharice hughes - 9 years ago
no i dont think TARAJI did the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she should have exposed the cops who did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she has enough influence because of who she is.......taking her son wont stop the injustice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all she did was take her son out of a ugly place .....what about the next black or mexican child that is going to go thru the same thing????????????????????????????????
Thelma Thelm - 9 years ago
thats right take your money elsewhere especially if it brings peace regarding a child.....I wouldn't take any chances
HBC need our dollars more anyways
KierrA - 9 years ago
I understand why Taraji did it, but I think that the decision to move should have bee the son's choice to make. In college, we expect that boys will become men, and girls will become women... I don't think that SHE should have done that for him. Now if he wanted to move, that's fine, but even in that, I don't think that running away from injustice is the way to go either. She should have raised all types of hell within that community. Awareness is what starts the ball rolling on change. Her son needs to know how to counter these situations ethically.
Elise - 9 years ago
Howard should have been the first choice anyway. #teamhbcu
Ms V - 9 years ago
I would have done the same but I would have made this issue publicly known to prevent or save another young man from this situation.
angela - 9 years ago
Should have been a "hell yeah" selection. Kuddos to you tatami!
Dee - 9 years ago
The "right thing" for any parent is to take whatever measureyou need to in order to protect your child, no matter how old they are. There's never an approval needed outside of that relationship. Anyone who disagrees has never been in such situation or luckily hasn't experienced the FULL effect of racial profiling.
May - 9 years ago
She did the right thing. In this age he could be shot just for standing still in black skin. USC looks good on a resume when job hunting but looks terrible on a Tombstone. Howard U a good choice for her peace of mind. As parents we want to always keep our children safe. When he is older he will understand and appreciate what his mother did to keep him safe even though Howard is not in the best neighborhood. Ii was transfer him or hire several bodyguards to be with him always.
Angela D. - 9 years ago
I agree with that move. Why should she pay for a place where he could be seriously hurt?
SherryD - 9 years ago
That's Her Child..#EnoughSaid
Alicia - 9 years ago
Her money is green, it spends anywhere. Plus
her money help to pay their(police) salary, do
you think his mother was go to continue to pay them to harass her son, PLEASE.
Tracy - 9 years ago
Her child her decision!!! I don't blame her one bit!!! I would do the same thing if I could afford to even if I couldn't.
She's just trying to keep her son alive. Plus, I don't blame her...I don't PAY people to disrespect me when there's plenty of it free.
kim - 9 years ago
She made her decision and that's all that matters.
Patricia Norales - 9 years ago
Yes, sad to say she may have saved his life!! Thank God she had the money to make this move, I'm glad at this point and time I don't have any grand kids. My son 38, educate law-abiding is a target, he has spoken with me how careful he is when confronted by the police, it doesn't appear that in Chicago the police are as bad as in other cities, states, but every time he goes out I fear for him, running into a cop or cops who are racist, and profile black males, my son is 6 ft3, weighs over 300 lbs......gentle giant like the man killed by New York cops.
Alex Harper - 9 years ago
Hi, miss Taraji I think you made a good decision to move ur son to a all black campus. Its more likely he want be racially profiled, but police are everywhere. There is racial matter everywhere. So, he may in counter another incident like this anywhere. There a such thing as black on black crime too. Thing do happen on college campuses.
J2the4 - 9 years ago
Yes she absolutely did the right thing. I have 2 sons and if I were in that situation and could afford to make the transfer I would definitely do so. And after the transfer I emulate be sure to file a complaint with the school and police department. I will call every news station, newspaper, and radio show in town to put them on blast! . There have been too many things happening to our young black boys and men for no apparent reason!
J2the4 - 9 years ago
Yes she absolutely did the right thing. I have 2 sons and if I were in that situation and could afford to make the transfer I would definitely do so. And after the transfer I emulate be sure to file a complaint with the school and police department. I will call every news station, newspaper, and radio show in town to put them on blast! . There have been too many things happening to our young black boys and men for no apparent reason!
Eunice Fitts - 9 years ago
Me personally would have went the police station to find out what's going on before transferring him. What makes them so nervous about my son also. She has done many movies where she could have hired some of the best lawyers. Im just saying.
lauren evans - 9 years ago
You did the right thing its a mothers job to always protect.
Sly dog - 9 years ago
She is able to put her child in the best position to be successful and be safe in her opinion. I agree. Why would she want her son to be the next Rodney King...this incident is a warning sign...pay attention to your surrounding and do what a real mother would do. By any mean necessary...protect what is precious to you...our young black men!! Otherwise, you will see the real Taraji "Cookie" Henson....touch her baby boy and she may kill somebody for real.
Carolyn - 9 years ago
..because racial profile means you don't look like the majority then yes I believe she did the "the right" thing. I don't know how he will be able to deal in real life but I guess it might work for the next couple of years, on campus.
As a graduate of a HBCU and a non-HBCU, I do not agree with her choice (not that if REALLY matters). I would hope that she is not setting herself up with a false sense of security for as hard as it is to believe, the police are not the only "enemies" he might face. I was 30ft from a fellow student who was shot and killed on the yard at a block party for students; another was killed on the steps of a campus dorm. publicized in the media, While the amount of police brutality against minorities, especially AA, has been highly sensationalized and publicized in the media lately, know that they are NOT highly publicizing the black on black crime, often involving our AA males. As a community, we don't block traffic, lay on the floor in malls, have a public outcry or want to "march" against the violence in our own community. It seems that Black Lives only matter when they are taken or threatened by other races.....Just my humble opinion. My last issue with this move is - why now? An HBCU was not your 1st choice to educate your son - so why is it a fall back? We are only good enough to educate your child when the "majority" schools make him feel unsafe? If we weren't good enough as a first choice, don't make us your plan B. As minorities, we have forgotten that these were the institutions that educated "our people, ancestors" who could not go to the majority schools, but now they are not good enough as a first choice? Ok, going to sip my tea now.......
Ms Taraji Henson since I would like to play your mean mean grandmother or great aunt on second season on Empire. Yes you did make the right decision as your hopeful mean granny or auntie to be. I'll say get that baby away from those demons because he deserves better and better is at Howard University. At least here he'll be educationlly targeted and not racially targeted sho won't. Ms Taraji you have opened a can of worm so other parents can make the right decision to where to send their kids to be educated
I think that she did do the right thing in getting involved; however, I don't think it was fair for her to pick Howard University for him unless that is what he wanted as well. I feel that yes USC can be out the picture, but because it is her and her son, I feel like they should have both picked a school that was to both of their standards. Maybe a compromise. But then again, maybe both of them did agree about going to Howard, I am probably wrong.
PARENTS NEED TO GET ENVOVLED IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY THESE DAYS.
P.S. I believe that the question that was opposed was written incorrectly.... I know that TPH son will never believe that if he goes to a HBCU he will never come across... racial conflicts.... however.... more than likely... he will come across it less then if he were to attend a traditional college...
Although, TPH wanted to keep her son close to home, it was a sound decision that she made to transfer him to a HBCU. Her son will get a chance to be enlightened even more about his African American heritage... who knows this may lead him down the road to politics or even activism... you never know what a persons' experience will lead them to or from.... Amen TPH... and Congratulations on EMPIRE....
I mean any school of your choice is your business but its not going to keep him from being racially profiled by anyone I mean it Is out there. It's everywhere he's going to be in contact with or around him he's going to hear it or see it. His friends are going to talk about it it's not going to cover up who he is. He needs to learn who he is by all mean necessary . Racial discrimination is everywhere. Maybe he has to grow up more to see that but you chose a good school. Like I said it racism is all over the world wherever you put him wherever you take him to this it's everywhere over the world. It's going to be there is not never going to go away.
I mean any school of your choice is your business but its not going to show him from being racially profiled by anyone I mean it Is out there. It's everywhere he's going to be in contact with or around him he's going to hear it or see it. His friends are going to talk about it it's not going to cover up who he is. He needs to learn who he is by all mean necessary . Racial discrimination is everywhere. Maybe he has to grow up more to see that but you chose a good school. Like I said it racism is all over the world wherever you put him wherever you take him to this it's everywhere over the world. It's going to be there is not never going to go away.
Dear Ms, Henson,
Sending your son to Howard is a great idea. My son went to a predominately white school and this school help to instill the values and the great qualities of being an African American man. My son is a graduate of both Business School and Law School and now he lives in LA, but just to let you know that sending him to Howard will not take away the profiling, he is in Washington DC and they do profiling there too. What I liked the most as a Howard Mom, is that there was someone (teachers, mentors, classmates) that he could discuss how to handle these issues academically, socially and as a future professional person. As a Howard Mom, great decision. Hope to see you at Homecoming.
There is no right or wrong answer in this poll. It's her child and her money so her decision is right any way you look at it. it's my understanding that celebs have some sort of debt to society which means they should care what the public thinks. A load of crap.
I'm.pretty sure she had her reasons for not sending him to a HBCU in the first place but at the end of the day it is her decision because she is a mother first....But Im glad he is at a HBCU now
best of luck!!!!
She is correct for transferring him. He should be able to comfortably attend an institution his parent pays for. However, I feel like an action needs to be taken against the individual that profiled him/ or the school-- if not, this behavior will only continue. It needs to stop!!
We r the only race who need to tell our young men to be mindful f the police. When will it end.
There is always strength in numbers.
It Can Happen Anywhere, But the bottom line is, If that's what makes her more at ease then 'So Be It!!!!' IM PRO Taraji and Micheal Everyday!!!!!!!, Now If that sounds Racisist..Oh Well!!!!!
As a mother, yes I agree with Taraji's decision because I too would do anything to protect my children, but as an African American sick and tired of racism I feel that the police who profiled her son should have been exposed!!
Racial profiling happens everywhere, however my support of her decision (which decision by the way is her family's solely) is based on the concept of sending our kids to black historical universities for the best education - educations predicated in the Black story NOT HIStory where white is always right. So, kudos to Taraji - a strong Bkack woman...love it! I wish more parents were as aware of the issues as this superstar.
I agree. It's her decision to do what she thinks is best for her child.
I love me some Taraji P Henson. I am a mother as well and by any means necessary will do all I can do to protect my children.She is fortunate to have the resources to be able to move him. Our historically black colleges offer great educations. I say right on Taraji. Continued success and blessings to you and yours.
This world only responds to money. We don't get a fair shake because we don't have enough members at the negotiation tables. We need more of us in power specifically in politics, law, medicine, business, and engineering.
Politicians, musicians, artists, basket players, football players, mega-church pastors, actors, actresses and others making money that counts should use their multi-millions not only to "get away with murder" in the courtrooms but help their communities? We should help bring cases such as these and others that are dear to our hearts to the courtrooms.
We are free yet we still live in fear that the masters might find us and put us back in chains. Super stars, your voices can reach to the powers that be with greater bandwidth than the dial-up connections of the rest of us. Don't keep switching internet providers?
If the folks with money are running away from injustices, what will happen to the rest of us who can't pick and choose so easily?
Supporting black businesses is important but peeing on ourselves instead of going to the all-white bathrooms are very different?
She should have had him in a HBCU in the first place. Like Tara I, I am a single parent of an only son and he attended South Carolina State for undergraduate school and Howard University for dental school. We must support our own schools if they are to survive!
Ever parent is going to do everything in there power to keep there kids safe. So yes she did good.
I love Taraji (Cookie)..lol. But this is her personal life and I am not about to judge her decision because its her money and her child. At the end of the day, both her and her son are the only ones who will have to deal with the issues, not any of us. So yes, I agree with her decision simply because she is the only one qualified to make those type of decisions for her child, and I respect that and her privacy.
I understand why she transferred her son to the HBCU but if they scare everyone of color away after being racially profiled it will never stop and it will only get worse. We have to stand strong and show the racist people that together we stand and will not run and hide or segregate ourselves from their ignorance but instead force them to lose their ignorance and realize we are one of the same just with different shades/colored skin! We can not afford to go backwards in time! It's only through exposure they will lose their fear of people of different ethnicities and cultures! May God have mercy upon us all. May Taraji and her son have peace always!
Dios Los Bendigas!
I have read some of th comments regarding supporting black business ie schools however I am currently putting two girls through college one will graduate this year one next year. My point is this Hbcu is not willing to help the average African American family out sending our children through college. My daughter had 4.0 volunteered ,athletic ,school president, the list goes on and at first she was wait listed and then they wantyed to charge astronomical amounts of money for her to go. I could be wrong but the price was more than an average university. So on that note regarding support it goes both ways, as far as Taraji I most certainly do think that was the correct choice. Although she cannot guarantee her sons safety I understand that she would rather send him there rather than throw him to a pack of wolves. I have a son and God willing when it's his turn for college we will be able to find a safe school with a full ride just like his sisters. I have prepared my kids for this all their lives but come on Hbcu you make it almost impossible to get a full ride...I mean seriously. Fortunately Taraji can afford it but most can't so we do the best we can with what we have even if that means not supporting "us". If I have to choose its a no brainier my children first always!!
Yes, she did the right thing considering the climate of today. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter who you are, the influence or the money, being of color is the key. No one can tell you what is best for their child, only the parent knows what's best, everything else is an opinion.
It is time Blacks all over realise that we must stick together. Support our schools and business. UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL. Remember that.
Well u did right every parent will protect their children no matter what or hiw old they are but you have to remember as long he is a male and black he will be profiled do what u have to do COPS are COPOUTS u cant spell copout without COP u see my point
Like she said, she did this so that she can sleep at night. At this time in our society law enforcement are shooting first, and young black men and people of color are their targets. She does have influence to a certain extent and this forum is exposing what happened. While transferring her son does not ensure that this won't happen again. She made the right decision for her child. I hope this doesn't happen to him again and I wish it wouldn't happen period but that is just wishful thinking on my part.
I agree with Taraji 100%. I have lived in the Northeast my entire life. My daughter went to private schools and was a high honor student her entire life. I was so sick of battling white teachers over the years we decided not to send her to a predominately white college. (This was in the late 80's and early 90's.) We wanted her to be judge on her own merit and not the color of her skin or affirmative action. We sent her to Spelman College. When you send your eighteen year old away from home to college you want them protected as much as possible. I didn't feel she would be safe on a white campus. It was a great experience for her and me learning about Black culture growing up in the Northeast we wee never exposed to. My husband was born and raised in GA so his life experiences were different then ours.
I would have also reported those cops to internal affairs!!!!!! Make me sick with they petty ass!!!
Yes...Two years ago I would've said no let him stay there and learn these life lessons. Now the black young men are not given opportunity to learn. Their lives are being snatched away and because a precedence was set with the last UnJUST stops..."they" would've said "they" had trouble with him before . Yes do what you must to protect your child.
I believe in going to a HBCU so to me this should of been the first choice not the second but however you get there you get there.
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L's UP!!!
Yes!!! She did the right thing in this climate of racist america, where are young African American males are an endangered species!!! The hate mongers came from under their hoods and joined law enforcement when Mr. Obama was elected. Have not had so much open racial hatred since jim crow!!
Sadly running from the problem doesn't solve or even properly address it. I believe Howard an excellent university choice but the problem will still be prevalent at USC for those who can't just up and switch. There was a real opportunity to make an obviously needed change in California that may have been missed here. I'm not staying is her or her son's responsibility to address the problem just lamenting the possibility that may have been missed. In the end they did what they believe was necessary to both protect and enhance his situation and I don't believe we should ever attempt to judge that from the outside looking in. I'll end with this thought was she not actually racially profiling, both him and the schools, as well with this move?
I think that it was a good choice she made. We all have to protect our children has much as we can.
I went to Howard Universiry and the atmosphere is loving and nurturing - and anyone motivated can thrive. Also, it is highly unlikely for her son to be racially profiled while on campus. Off campus - now that's a different story. I think it was a good decision - academically and for peace of mind for him and his mom.
Her and his choice, but if we always pursued refuge where we predominate then we would deny ourselves of vast areas and opportunities.
Her and his choice, but if we always pursued refuge where we predominate then we would deny ourselves of vast areas and opportunities.
I think she did the right thing, not saying he's not gonna be racially profiled period, but at least he's in a place where she is comfortable, because being a single black mother myself with a son in college, it takes a toll on you worrying about the safety of your child. She went to Howard herself right??? I believe she did and she pretty much know the atmosphere of that campus so, I agree with her 100 percent...Good for you Taraji!!!!
She did the right thing he will learn more about his culture and who he is as a young man and not worried about racial profiling as much , but it still exsist
Yes and no as a Black concerned parent yes but not every parent has the money to pull theirs out and send them to a school like Harvard she should have used her influences and helped the others who are less fortunate she should have did the cookie on them or put luscious on them all would have went well then I promise you.
Simply put I think she did the right thing for her & her child..yes I said child once he graduates & is on his own he will then officially be a man!! Be Blessed USA
I think she made an excellent choice as his mother. This is the same university she attended and the place she grew up! Besides attending a HBCU will provide an experience that he was unlikely to experience in California!
As a mother of 2 black teenage boys I believe she did as a mother should do. The signs was already there so I would have did the same and removed my boys as well,it's always our job to make sure they stay safe and protected in this crazy world we're faced with today! #GoTaraji
She did the right thing for her child, But she should have exposed those cops they are getting out of control but if you are a minority you will be racial profile anywhere.
While it's great that she moved him to an HBCU... Unfortunately he will still be racially profiled. My son attends an HBCU and he and his friends were profiled by the police. Can't be a group of black men together snd not have it happen. Praise God everyday that he's safe!!!
Totally agree. Whatever it takes to save his life!!!
no i dont think TARAJI did the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she should have exposed the cops who did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she has enough influence because of who she is.......taking her son wont stop the injustice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all she did was take her son out of a ugly place .....what about the next black or mexican child that is going to go thru the same thing????????????????????????????????
thats right take your money elsewhere especially if it brings peace regarding a child.....I wouldn't take any chances
HBC need our dollars more anyways
I understand why Taraji did it, but I think that the decision to move should have bee the son's choice to make. In college, we expect that boys will become men, and girls will become women... I don't think that SHE should have done that for him. Now if he wanted to move, that's fine, but even in that, I don't think that running away from injustice is the way to go either. She should have raised all types of hell within that community. Awareness is what starts the ball rolling on change. Her son needs to know how to counter these situations ethically.
Howard should have been the first choice anyway. #teamhbcu
I would have done the same but I would have made this issue publicly known to prevent or save another young man from this situation.
Should have been a "hell yeah" selection. Kuddos to you tatami!
The "right thing" for any parent is to take whatever measureyou need to in order to protect your child, no matter how old they are. There's never an approval needed outside of that relationship. Anyone who disagrees has never been in such situation or luckily hasn't experienced the FULL effect of racial profiling.
She did the right thing. In this age he could be shot just for standing still in black skin. USC looks good on a resume when job hunting but looks terrible on a Tombstone. Howard U a good choice for her peace of mind. As parents we want to always keep our children safe. When he is older he will understand and appreciate what his mother did to keep him safe even though Howard is not in the best neighborhood. Ii was transfer him or hire several bodyguards to be with him always.
I agree with that move. Why should she pay for a place where he could be seriously hurt?
That's Her Child..#EnoughSaid
Her money is green, it spends anywhere. Plus
her money help to pay their(police) salary, do
you think his mother was go to continue to pay them to harass her son, PLEASE.
Her child her decision!!! I don't blame her one bit!!! I would do the same thing if I could afford to even if I couldn't.
Her son, her choice.
She's just trying to keep her son alive. Plus, I don't blame her...I don't PAY people to disrespect me when there's plenty of it free.
She made her decision and that's all that matters.
Yes, sad to say she may have saved his life!! Thank God she had the money to make this move, I'm glad at this point and time I don't have any grand kids. My son 38, educate law-abiding is a target, he has spoken with me how careful he is when confronted by the police, it doesn't appear that in Chicago the police are as bad as in other cities, states, but every time he goes out I fear for him, running into a cop or cops who are racist, and profile black males, my son is 6 ft3, weighs over 300 lbs......gentle giant like the man killed by New York cops.
Hi, miss Taraji I think you made a good decision to move ur son to a all black campus. Its more likely he want be racially profiled, but police are everywhere. There is racial matter everywhere. So, he may in counter another incident like this anywhere. There a such thing as black on black crime too. Thing do happen on college campuses.
Yes she absolutely did the right thing. I have 2 sons and if I were in that situation and could afford to make the transfer I would definitely do so. And after the transfer I emulate be sure to file a complaint with the school and police department. I will call every news station, newspaper, and radio show in town to put them on blast! . There have been too many things happening to our young black boys and men for no apparent reason!
Yes she absolutely did the right thing. I have 2 sons and if I were in that situation and could afford to make the transfer I would definitely do so. And after the transfer I emulate be sure to file a complaint with the school and police department. I will call every news station, newspaper, and radio show in town to put them on blast! . There have been too many things happening to our young black boys and men for no apparent reason!
Me personally would have went the police station to find out what's going on before transferring him. What makes them so nervous about my son also. She has done many movies where she could have hired some of the best lawyers. Im just saying.
You did the right thing its a mothers job to always protect.
She is able to put her child in the best position to be successful and be safe in her opinion. I agree. Why would she want her son to be the next Rodney King...this incident is a warning sign...pay attention to your surrounding and do what a real mother would do. By any mean necessary...protect what is precious to you...our young black men!! Otherwise, you will see the real Taraji "Cookie" Henson....touch her baby boy and she may kill somebody for real.
..because racial profile means you don't look like the majority then yes I believe she did the "the right" thing. I don't know how he will be able to deal in real life but I guess it might work for the next couple of years, on campus.