To be fair, their argument is that American blacks are the victims of "systemic" racism and "generational racism" and the lack of "generational wealth." There IS some truth to the generational wealth argument.
The success of African immigrants does give sound evidence against many of the "racism" and "systemic" claims, but the generational wealth is still a lagging area for blacks.
Of course they won't talk about black-on-black crime, consistently lagging black educational success (i.e., standardized testing) across socioconomic lines, etc.
I mean I get it about generational wealth. I’m black and I understand that my great grandparents didn’t have opportunities that I have but my problem is seeing young black ppl who act like nothing has changed. You are right about your other points. I know it may not be the same but I’ve talked to people whose grandparents came with nothing as refugees with nothing or like at Europeans who came after civil war. Not quite the same but still a good example of the opportunities here if you work for it.
My great grandfather was born in the south in the 1890s and ended up owning 3 small businesses. He had very little schooling but encouraged his kids to get as much education as possible and to read.
So yes there is truth to the generational wealth issue but I have major issues to those living today who act like they are experiencing what their ancestors did.
Well, I'm glad some people are willing to approach society and other people with an open mind. The excuses do get old when so many people ARE able to succeed. Schooling--and a CULTURE that emphasises learning--really is key.
I get worried when I see some people deny all past problems and deny all past bad actions. We can acknowledge bad things in the past (slavery, jim crow, etc), but we also MUST acknowledge the incredible progress that has been made. There's just go to be balance. It isn't all bad or all good, and we shouldn't portray history or the present day that way.
Agreed. It makes me mad we aren’t allowed to acknowledge the great progress that has been made and the fact that despite its past and the fact that we aren’t a perfect country I’d say America today is the least racist country on the planet.
Culture and education are so important too as well as fathers in the home.
To be fair, their argument is that American blacks are the victims of "systemic" racism and "generational racism" and the lack of "generational wealth." There IS some truth to the generational wealth argument.
The success of African immigrants does give sound evidence against many of the "racism" and "systemic" claims, but the generational wealth is still a lagging area for blacks.
Of course they won't talk about black-on-black crime, consistently lagging black educational success (i.e., standardized testing) across socioconomic lines, etc.
I mean I get it about generational wealth. I’m black and I understand that my great grandparents didn’t have opportunities that I have but my problem is seeing young black ppl who act like nothing has changed. You are right about your other points. I know it may not be the same but I’ve talked to people whose grandparents came with nothing as refugees with nothing or like at Europeans who came after civil war. Not quite the same but still a good example of the opportunities here if you work for it.
My great grandfather was born in the south in the 1890s and ended up owning 3 small businesses. He had very little schooling but encouraged his kids to get as much education as possible and to read.
So yes there is truth to the generational wealth issue but I have major issues to those living today who act like they are experiencing what their ancestors did.
Well, I'm glad some people are willing to approach society and other people with an open mind. The excuses do get old when so many people ARE able to succeed. Schooling--and a CULTURE that emphasises learning--really is key.
I get worried when I see some people deny all past problems and deny all past bad actions. We can acknowledge bad things in the past (slavery, jim crow, etc), but we also MUST acknowledge the incredible progress that has been made. There's just go to be balance. It isn't all bad or all good, and we shouldn't portray history or the present day that way.
Agreed. It makes me mad we aren’t allowed to acknowledge the great progress that has been made and the fact that despite its past and the fact that we aren’t a perfect country I’d say America today is the least racist country on the planet.
Culture and education are so important too as well as fathers in the home.