LONDON, England — One of the world’s leading universities is in a row with British Prime Minister David Cameron over the admissions of black Caribbean students.
Oxford University has described as “incorrect and highly misleading” figures quoted by Cameron on the number of black students admitted to the prestigious institution.
CMC reported that the prime minister said, “I saw figures that only one black person went to Oxford last year,” adding, “I think it is disgraceful… we have to do better than that.”
But an Oxford spokeswoman said that the number of UK undergraduates of Caribbean black origin is 26 and there are 14 mixed students as well.
She added that 22 percent of students at Oxford are from the ethnic minority and described the prime minister’s statement as “unfortunate”.
I always say there is no smoke without fire. Remember Harvard in the U.S. ? There was a time that blacks were not allowed to study there.
I do think that there is still a certain degree of prejudice against blacks in England, no exception in the US and elsewhere.
I will be at Oxford soon, Mr PM.
As Linton Crazy Johnson said….England is become a Fascist State…
Englant is a b….
there is no running away from it…
Englant is a B…for sure…
aint no way to hide it…
With what is happening in England. The PM has to find something to talk about.
firstly i know for a fact that cameron could care less about if we enter oxford and cambridge. there is a poll coming in may and he is desperately trying to boost his status with his antics.
now on that article, it is sad that this is going on. obviously oxford and cambridge seem to both be racist institutions and i for one would not like to go somewhere and live there for three-six years to be looked down upon. if they do not want me i do not want to be forced into going.
going to any other university gives the same degree, just not the same status. yes you have to work harder to get to the destination but that is the story of us proud black people life. so let us allow oxford and cambridge to carry on with their racist antics and get on with our lives, become successful nevertheless and show them that we don not need them as a people. at the end of the day, karma is a b&*%&. and no i am not racist. just a fact stater
learning is meant for all races color and creed,wisdoms belongs to all,i see such comment as being racist
I really do not understand what all the hoo rara is about!! If people do not have money and only rich people children get scholarships, what do they expect? just adding my 2 cents.
Oxford should shut up put their tail between their legs and not even offer this data.
U were once our mother and father rearlly u took care of us we moved on now grown still u cant find it in your heart to let us in to educate our self,and we do excel in all we do.Just talk to the Uvi body.real possie
That’s shocking but most students these days prefer travel tot he U.S. just because of the strength of the pound and without scholarships being provided to the U.K as opposed to other countries then CAribbean students are left to migrate to the more appeling detinations, but I do agree that this is appuling and needs attention
If you want to use certain words you ahould be able to spell…sorry
SIMPLE TYPOS.. no1’s perfect and I don’t have time to go reviewing a post– It’s not THAT serious!
so Should you….ahould???
Ahould? Do no thow stones if u live in glass houses.I am jus saying :
R left u see we are all liable to make mistake
I’m sure when this article is talking about Caribbean students and students of Caribbean “origin” they are referring to British born black people of Caribbean parents therefore the comment about Caribbean students left to migrate is not relevant.
I agree with Cameron. Stupes Oxford. Good thing I never wanted to go there.
26? of caribbean origin….and 22% minority?? Oxford have to come better than that.
How many Apply?
How many can afford the tuition (in POUNDS) in the absence of a scholarship?
Ask those questions before your condemnation
And stop blaming everything on race just because a certain race is not available in significant numbers everybody ready to cry racism however when you hear about all black colleges and universities not a whimper is brought out (and I am of African Decent), If you apply with the credentials and don’t get in then you have a case but get all the facts first
waw…they can afford the same way their own kids can afford..wat u think nah? there are caribbean students who arnt international students and who pay the same fee as the british nationals..this isnt america..its much easier to go to university in the UK the fees are not problem when you have student loans and grants…so dont get it confused.