One of the biggest hindrances to race relations in this country is common debate. White people and Black people are afraid to talk because White people are scared of being labeled as "Racist" and Black folks are afraid of being accused of the infamous "Black Card". Well I have news for both of you SUCK IT UP and get to talking. Not to my surprise Whites and Blacks have a very different opinion on the state of race relations within the United States.
Many White folk believe thought there is still a good amount of discrimination in practice within the United States, it isn't anywhere near the amount during times past. They also have some sort of belief that Black people today have every chance as the next man in succeeding. And that's where they differ. Almost (There are a couple of Bills and Clarence's around) all Black people can admit that there are still institutional barriers toward success that are based on race(racism).
I really think that White people don't know that Black people feel this way, at least not in mass numbers. But I honestly believe if these conversation begin to take place, there would be at least a few grounds of improvement in this age old battle.
One of the first steps is not lashing out on White people when they make a mistake. I mean really, If you are of some age within in the United States the next time a White person makes the mistake of saying "You People".... don't curse them out... yet. Tell them that was unacceptable, and just continue to tell them how you feel about race. You lashing out on them would be like you didn't expect it coming (come on I know your mothers told you just like mine "Don't never put nothing past them"). By lashing you cut the lines of communication which are desperately needed. I know I need help in this area myself. Its going to be tuff but we can do it.
Another thing don't be afraid to call people out. If you go a restaurant and you are seated in the back... tell the wait staff that how you feel. And if you feel like their decision to sit you there was based on race... let know. Be calm, but tell them the truth!!
Check out the Malcolm clip below:) He agrees with me:)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Let's just be HONEST! Say how you feel
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black people,
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