Why is it taking so long for Blacks to face up to the reality of their circumstance?

Question

It has always been possible to divide and rule what is essentially a resolute, strong and spiritual race. Materialism, hypocrisy, lack of candour and conceit, have always been our downfall, right back to the days when it was possible for Europeans to exchange our brothers and sisters for a few beads and a mirror. Can you argue against these facts?

Answer 1

Do you mean blacks in America, or Europe, or Africa? Not trying to be inflammatory, just a question. Because each group has a different perspective.

I'm white, so I'd admit that I don't have the same perspective as you, but I'll try to answer as an American.

For a long time, blacks lived with the stigma of slavery and inferior status, which was thrust upon them upon a racist society. Recently, not soon enough, they have realized that are not inferior and been proud of their heritage. It is certainty an atrocity the method of arrival to America that blacks endured, which white Americans can not apologize enough for, but many blacks have learned to take advantage. So now more and more black people are taking advantage of the opportunities afforded them as Americans. The problem still remains that some blacks still view themselves in a slave mentality that makes them dependent on white society. What they should do is view themselves as part of the larger American society, that now for the most part views racism and discrimination as a shameful chapter in America. Sure there are still backwater bigots out there, but for the most part they are no longer in position to discriminate. They just have their primitive ideas, what are no longer the normative viewpoint.

I'm sure I'm oversimplifying black culture and views in America, but I still believe that there are wonderful opportunities in America that aren't available elsewhere.

Answer 2

I beg to differ Slavery is not new to any race. Slavery was rather common hundreds of years ago when people didn't have money If the Africans were in a poverty stricken land which resources were used up then they would have a higher susceptibility to this self induced slavery. As currency was more and more developed people took advantage of this situation. I don't agree with the materialism, lack of candour due to the fact of the great characters who were born with an African American descent. I have always been intrigued by the black woman's spirituality as she sang hymns during times of humiliation and attack. She kept her composer and her dignity and overall came out on top (examples in Maya Angelou poems and writings when she refers to her mother)

Answer 3

I'm white, so I have a white perspective. From what I've read in the Bible, the Mosaic Laws brought a major sense of guilt, to another society, with a slave heritage. That guilt empowered the Hebrews. But as time passed, the guilt became overbearing, and forgiveness was given, via the messiah.

From what I've seen of the Black American Experience, the most successful, and most integrated blacks, are also the most religious blacks.

I don't think there is any valid argument against your statement. I would only hope that everybody in America can pursue their dreams, and maintain the best of their heritage.

Answer 4

The first reason being that quite a few of the black realised that fact. MKO in nigeria paid the supreme price for trying to educate his people. Mandela spent a better days of his life in prison for daring them.
Stop a minute. What do think is the reason why US us resisting the effort of others to procure weapons of threat? Thats the soldier for perpetuating those policies that will keep up in invisible chain forever.
The youth are rotting away and the pld are wasting the needed resourses to help make life worth the hoping.

Answer 5

I don't think I can answer this right because I don't really know what the question is.

Answer 6

what was your question?