Alumni and students of Dillard University are opposed to the speaker Karrine Steffans, also known as "Super-head, Supa Head and Video Vixen," being included in the Brain Food series on October 21, 2015. Dillard University's mission is to "produce graduates who excel, become world leaders, are broadly educated, culturally aware, and concerned with improving the human condition." Although Ms. Steffans is a New York Times bestselling author of such works: Drink F-ck Sleep (Volume 1); The Confessions of a Video Vixen; and The Vixen Manual: How to Find, Seduce & Keep the Man You Want; she does not possess any of the qualities that Dillard sons should admire, daughters should emulate or to whom our youth should aspire.
Many alumni who support this petition are active in the Dillard University National Alumni Association and instrumental in campaigns that urge others to give. As a result of this speaker being invited, we vow to cease giving to our beloved Alma Mater for the 2015-2016 year and will actively discourage other alumni to donate. This will send a strong message to others in the HBCU community that misogyny, sexual objectification of women and the perpetuation of black women as sexual objects should not be glamorized and promoted on our campuses. While the purported premise of Ms. Steffan's discussion is focused on domestic abuse, we are confident that the administration can select a more suitable speaker who is not profiting from their exploits under the guise of domestic violence, such as Wambui Bahati to speak on this subject. Bahati is the author of Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness and Prevention for College Women - A Reminder. We acknowledge Ms. Steffans unfortunate fray with domestic violence and we sincerely wish her the best in her journey to healing. If the administration is seeking to capture the attention of the student body and surrounding Dillard community, we implore you to utilize community activists or our very own prestigious and notable alums. We are committed to helping the University identify an individual that both understands and strengthens the Dillard brand.
Again, please support replacing Steffans with a speaker that reflects the mission and vision of our esteemed Fair Dillard. Ex Fide, Fortis.
For those unfamiliar with Karrine Steffans, please view the videos below which contain graphic language:
Updates
July 22, 2015
The level of engagement regarding this matter indicates a profound commitment to the standards and mission of Dillard University. This momentum confirms that our concerns regarding institutional representation are widely shared by the alumni community.
Reached 100 supporters
July 22, 2015
57 Comments
I don't think she represents a message we want to send in association with Fair Dillard. I don't condemn her for her past, present or future. I cannot...as she said, I am just another sinner. Only God has the final say on her actions. However, I can express my lack of desire to associate her with my alma mater, which I am expressing today.
I am opposed to Ms. Steffans participating as a member of the October brain food panel. As an active member of DUNAA, I will withdraw my financial support of the university for the coming academic year. There are many other individuals highly qualified to speak on the subject of domestic violence who exemplify the qualities Dillard strives to instill in its students.
I'm in support for not having super head but I don't agree with withdrawal of financial support. That hurts the students. Class of 1990
The celebrity of Karrine Steffens should not compromise the integrity of Dillard University regardless of how many seats she will fill. Ms. Steffens is a strong, black woman but her brand should not be the one to speak to the students. The students need leadership and true guidance especially given the current state of affairs in the United States.
Who would encourage their intelligent, well-rounded daughter to attend a private methodist school who invites a video vixen/porn star also known as Super-head as a lecturer?
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To be quite honest, this president at Dillard University is out of control and no one is stopping him. He is building his Brand and his has an addiction smooching up to entertainers and the famous. He is not presidential materials and will never be. He is coward when comes to leadership and and making the right decision, for our school. Question: Who he is going the bring in for all is bulling going around here.
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Alumni and students of Dillard University are opposed to the speaker Karrine Steffans, also known as "Super-head, Supa Head and Video Vixen," being included in the Brain Food series on October 21, 2015. Dillard University's mission is to "produce graduates who excel, become world leaders, are broadly educated, culturally aware, and concerned with improving the human condition." Although Ms. Steffans is a New York Times bestselling author of such works: Drink F-ck Sleep (Volume 1); The Confessions of a Video Vixen; and The Vixen Manual: How to Find, Seduce & Keep the Man You Want; she does not possess any of the qualities that Dillard sons should admire, daughters should emulate or to whom our youth should aspire.
Many alumni who support this petition are active in the Dillard University National Alumni Association and instrumental in campaigns that urge others to give. As a result of this speaker being invited, we vow to cease giving to our beloved Alma Mater for the 2015-2016 year and will actively discourage other alumni to donate. This will send a strong message to others in the HBCU community that misogyny, sexual objectification of women and the perpetuation of black women as sexual objects should not be glamorized and promoted on our campuses. While the purported premise of Ms. Steffan's discussion is focused on domestic abuse, we are confident that the administration can select a more suitable speaker who is not profiting from their exploits under the guise of domestic violence, such as Wambui Bahati to speak on this subject. Bahati is the author of Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse Awareness and Prevention for College Women - A Reminder. We acknowledge Ms. Steffans unfortunate fray with domestic violence and we sincerely wish her the best in her journey to healing. If the administration is seeking to capture the attention of the student body and surrounding Dillard community, we implore you to utilize community activists or our very own prestigious and notable alums. We are committed to helping the University identify an individual that both understands and strengthens the Dillard brand.
Again, please support replacing Steffans with a speaker that reflects the mission and vision of our esteemed Fair Dillard. Ex Fide, Fortis.
For those unfamiliar with Karrine Steffans, please view the videos below which contain graphic language:
Updates
July 22, 2015
The level of engagement regarding this matter indicates a profound commitment to the standards and mission of Dillard University. This momentum confirms that our concerns regarding institutional representation are widely shared by the alumni community.
Reached 100 supporters
July 22, 2015
57 Comments
I am a mother of daughters 22 and 13 years old...I am appalled to even think that this person was a suggested speaker to place in front of students at our FAIR DILLARD...she has gotten MUCH recognition and I'm sure she will continue to get more but our institution of higher learning does not need to support her speeches to ANYONE...and certainly not our DU students.
I don't think she represents a message we want to send in association with Fair Dillard. I don't condemn her for her past, present or future. I cannot...as she said, I am just another sinner. Only God has the final say on her actions. However, I can express my lack of desire to associate her with my alma mater, which I am expressing today.
I am opposed to Ms. Steffans participating as a member of the October brain food panel. As an active member of DUNAA, I will withdraw my financial support of the university for the coming academic year. There are many other individuals highly qualified to speak on the subject of domestic violence who exemplify the qualities Dillard strives to instill in its students.
I'm in support for not having super head but I don't agree with withdrawal of financial support. That hurts the students. Class of 1990
The celebrity of Karrine Steffens should not compromise the integrity of Dillard University regardless of how many seats she will fill. Ms. Steffens is a strong, black woman but her brand should not be the one to speak to the students. The students need leadership and true guidance especially given the current state of affairs in the United States.
Who would encourage their intelligent, well-rounded daughter to attend a private methodist school who invites a video vixen/porn star also known as Super-head as a lecturer?
Do the right thing
To be quite honest, this president at Dillard University is out of control and no one is stopping him. He is building his Brand and his has an addiction smooching up to entertainers and the famous. He is not presidential materials and will never be. He is coward when comes to leadership and and making the right decision, for our school. Question: Who he is going the bring in for all is bulling going around here.
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I am a mother of daughters 22 and 13 years old...I am appalled to even think that this person was a suggested speaker to place in front of students at our FAIR DILLARD...she has gotten MUCH recognition and I'm sure she will continue to get more but our institution of higher learning does not need to support her speeches to ANYONE...and certainly not our DU students.