Category: Black Community

My Student Loans were Approved for Discharge.And here’s why:

by Steadman Blake, posted in bigotry, Black Community, Black People, black voices, Broken system, civilization, decline, Department Of Education, Did You Know, 🇺🇲, education, Education system, hurt, inequality, injustice, journalism, justice, New Information, news, News Worthy, politician, problems, Protecting, Racism, Reports, United States Of America, US Court System, US Courts, US Department of Education, warning Signs



Mercy College promised a bright #future, but for me, it turned into a harrowing experience. #Discrimination, #harassment, & a compromised email account created a hostile environment that impacted my studies & #FinancialAid

A Dream Deferred:
I enrolled at Mercy College with enthusiasm, eager to pursue a degree. However, from the outset, I encountered a climate that wasn’t welcoming. I’d Faced Discrimination, Harassment & #Hate at Mercy College. Mercy #College faculty member & its professor disclosed instances of threatening conduct toward me, including sending me hateful emails. Which is very shocking to me. Mercy College is aware that I provided them with details of what was going on in class. But, again, nothing was done to address these issues. These incidents were not only upsetting but also hindered my ability to focus on #studies.

Ordeal:
As if the #emotional toll wasn’t enough, My Gmail account was compromised, I was lucky enough to take a screenshot of the Google Security alert that had notified me of a Dubious App that accessed my Google Account. Bogus emails were sent out that did not reflect my #behavior.


Fighting for #Justice:
I filed a complaint with the Department of Education’s Borrower Defense to Repayment program, detailing the discrimination, harassment, and the compromised email. The journey wasn’t easy, but I persevered, determined to hold #MercyCollege accountable and reclaim my right to a secure #learning environment.
It felt like Mercy College was playing a cruel game. Instead of addressing my complaint about a professor’s threatening behavior, they were trying to paint me as the villain.
Firstly, they accused me of threatening a Professor and a faculty member. They twisted my attempt to access emails I saved regarding a #professor‘s threatening behavior.
Secondly, Mercy College was hiding documents.
Finally, they refused to release any documents related to the professor’s conduct. Mercy College Tried to stonewall the investigation.

A Light at the End of the Tunnel:
After a period of waiting, I received news that brought immense relief. The Department of #Education approved my #BorrowerDefense application, acknowledging the legitimacy of my claims against Mercy College. As a result, the federal #student loans I took out to attend Mercy College would be discharged, & I would receive a refund for any payments I had already made.

#Hope Restored & #Vindication:
This decision by the Department of Education wasn’t just about financial relief; it was a validation of my experience. It #exposed the issues at Mercy College & served as a beacon of hope for others who might have faced similar situations. While the emotional scars of my experience at Mercy College still linger, this resolution allows me to move forward with a sense of justice & freedom from crippling #studentloan debt…

Thank you to all those who #helped me with this particular situation.

My Horrible Experience At Mercy College:

by Steadman Blake, posted in America, bigotry, Black Community, Black Lives Matters, Black People, black voices, Broken system, decisions, Decisions Made, Department Of Education, Did You Know, discrimination, Factual Information, hurt, inequality, Information, injustice, Jim Crow, journalism, justice, lies, New Information, news, News Worthy, our failures, politician, problems, Protecting, Racism, Reports, society, speak up against hate, stop hate, Story, untrustworthy

I’m sharing this story because it’s important!

I have worked as an intern at the United Nations since May of 2018. I served as a youth associate with the United Nations. I always avoid contentious subjects & situations. Don’t like causing a commotion. But, this story is essential!

The entire situation that took place at Mercy College began in 2015 and continued until 2018. During the course of this event, I did not post my story. That is due to the fact that I was worried that attracting attention to myself would be detrimental to me. However, I believe the time has come for me to speak about my experience.

I do not believe that it is appropriate for young black men like myself to be confronted with racism and bigotry at a place where I am supposed to be learning and not dealing with hatred and bigotry.

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Evidence of the bigoted emails!

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I dealt with a variety of issues while at Mercy College; many have not been addressed, accordingly!

Mercy College Administration was not helpful, nor were the people that were involved!

• it’s not appropriate for a professor rejects 90% of your homework assignments without explaining why. This should not be tolerated.

• A Professor named ‘Christopher Geraghty,’ who incorrectly marks a student absent when he(student) is present in class engaged in classwork should not be tolerated.

The professor had never #explained why he refused to take any of my assignments. I attempted to collaborate with this Professor. Things only became more difficult. This professor incorrectly marked me absent while I was in class; I complained to the administration at Mercy College. Nothing was done!

I did everything in my power to work with this institution, despite my complaints & despite adhering to the guidelines. I was eventually barred from the Mercy College campus as a result of my complaint.

And emails were fabricated; I was accused of sending them to the administration. Which are utterly false & complete lies by the administration at Mercy College.

The Department of Education of New York was not helpful.

The People Who Was Involved Are As Follows:
​• Christopher Geraghty
• Nick Canzano
• Alena Kush
• Kevin Joyce
​• And Others

The Department Of Education In New York Was ‘No’ Help:

• The entirety of our educational system is flawed.
• The entire educational system is designed to FAIL people.
• The tragedy lies in that!

A QUICK WORD OF ADVICE: DO NOT ATTEND THIS COLLEGE. AVOID THIS COLLEGE! THERE ARE BETTER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES AVAILABLE. MERCYCOLLEGE ISN’T AMONG THEM.

Most beauty black community in ‘North Amityville’ new york:

by Steadman Blake, posted in Black Community, Black People, Jamaican American, Jamaican Culture, Jamaicans In America, Long Island, North AMITYVILLE, Story

In Long Island in the state of New York, there is a Jamaican community that is distinctly different from the rest of the country.


This is a truly magnificent and breathtakingly beautiful community with a lot to offer. What you’re about to read is unlike anything else I’ve ever encountered in my professional life. But, first and foremost, this remarkable community is in no way comparable to either the Hood or the Ghettos.


It didn’t take long for me to become more acquainted with this lovely neighborhood and its people.


While strolling through the streets of North Amityville on Long Island, I came across a fellow Jamaican dude who was chatting with a lady, whom I assumed was his mother, when I approached him.


This was my question:

• How is the community doing right now?

• This gives me enormous delight to see my own people prospering and living in an increasingly progressive & stand-up community.


As a result of this, the motherfuker has become hostile toward me.
I was utterly perplexed because I started walking away as soon as this dude and his mother gave me the side-eye, and stared me down. 


 I had no idea why they were so hostile! They seemed friendly as I was walking towards them.


But, one illustration of this was the level of hostility displayed. The exact nature of what I said incorrectly is still a mystery to me. My understanding of it has not changed!


Keep your Ego and Pride to yourself if you want to be on the safe side. It will save you the time and effort of having to deal with the problematic issues.