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Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Why would be offended once when you know why the label exists? Most HBCU's are 95% or more black so its not politically incorrect to call them Black Colleges. Liberty University and Orel Roberts University are 100% Christian and no one gets offended when they are called "christian schools." Why? Because thats what they are. So if they are "Black Colleges" whats wrong a game that features those schools "Black College Football" Also the developers are trying to sell games. Its simple name recognition. Calling it HBCU Football doesnt work because no one who follows those schools calls it that. Cant call it Division 2 football because some of those teams are Division 3 teams. What looks better on a cover "Black College Football" or "SIAC, MEAC, SWAC Football". It has nothing to do with controversy. Its simple marketing. Also why would non blacks be offended by this? Honestly, I havent met one black person who is offended by the labeling of an HBCU. I have a family full of people who attended HBCUs and no one here is offended by someone calling it a "black school." It has NOTHING to do with equality. Non blacks are admitted into HBCU's (most of them receive minority scholarships when they attend.) Blacks attend primarily white schools. The label is primarily focused on the history of the school and the label is something I'm proud of. My school (Clark Atlanta) is different than Georgia Tech or Georgia and I dont have a problem recognizing that. Clark's history, mission statement, culture and student population are different than those schools. I dont want my school lumped in with every school in GA. My school is different.

My comment was more so directed at the schools labeling themselves as such and how individuals cry "racism" or "politically incorrect" when it's convenient for them than the fact they labeled the game as such. People want to be viewed as individuals, not "black" individuals, so why label a school as such? Your Christian example, while a good one, is about a religious background that encompasses individuals of a similar belief... not exactly on par with a "black" school. Similar to a trade school, you are taught the beliefs of the religion and to practice it in life... similar, yet different enough to point out.

But that's beyond the scope of this thread, so I digress.