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["uzoma nwosu" <uzoma AT metalab.unc.edu>]

I don't disagree with you about excellence.  That's a given.  But what I am
talking about is the cultural and racial makeup of the people on this list.
If there are other black folk in this biz locally, where are they?  Who are
they?  Do they know that we exist?  Are we visible enough to be found?
That's what I'm concerned about.

This group won't end our social ills.  But what we can do, besides drink
beer which I am in favor of), is perform some enriching activity.  Maybe
help some kids build web pages or learn Linux...  I asking for possibilities
to be a better community.  Options are a good thing.  Why don't we make some
for some kids?

Uzoma


> It's two fold my friend. Both parties need to reach out to each other.
> Currently I don't believe that is happening. I just went through a long
> process of interviewing people for three multimedia positions
> that we have
> open. I was very excited about the diversity that I came across. The top
> five candidates, based on the creative capability and software
> application
> knowledge are a white woman, a white male, a black male an asian
> male and a
> black woman.
>
> Although I still experience the 200% performance standards in the
> awarding
> of contracts, I tend not to focus on race. One because I am bored of the
> same old discussions that get no where, and two I truly have to believe
> that excellence will surpass racial prejudice. If not where else
> can I turn
> to achieve my part of the American dream? Government programs?
> Yeah right.
> The kind hearted actions of my fellow man? Don't think so. Yes I have
> plenty of anecdotal evidence where some can't see past the color and will
> not give our firm consideration no matter what. But I belive they are
> slowly becoming the minority.
>
> So in short EXCELLENCE MUST DELIVER!
>
> Steve S.