Is it possible for African-Americans to achieve social equality through economic well-being?

Question

Read this article and tell me what you think, please :)
(pay close attention to the bottom portion)
http://my.brandeis.edu/news/item?news_item_id=105705

Answer 1

I read the column. I would say generally yes. Now its true that this idiot racsists will always be with us, but in the long term if African-Americans took the suggestions listed, as their economic fortunes rose so would the way society viewed them. Besides, as entrepenuership and homeownership rose in the African-American community then their economic clout would begin to be felt in the surrounding communities and they would be able to push for change, not as victims, but as equal members of society. I think it would also help the African-American community to see themselves differently, to realize that they can make it in this world, regardless of whether or not anyone ever accepts them or not.

Answer 2

Well, its a fair argument. However it only addresses economic issues. If the Black community does not change their thinking towards the United States and white people it will not help. Attitude is holding Black Americans down. Education is a must-yes. But 'bad' education is dangerous. By bad I do not mean poor quality-I mean intentional mind control. Blacks have been taught they have been cheated all their life and the only way out is to cheat back. This one idea alone is responsible for creating a whole nation of Black people, many of whom can not fit into society. They digress, and slither around within the Black community and prey on their own people.
So- no, I do not think money will help. True, it may ease the financial burden on a some, but equality will not come (at least that way).
Minds have to be changed. "Repentence" is a good word here. It simple means to change the mind. There are good godly leaders in the Black community, but the people will not follow them. People like Norvel Glover in Mobile AL, or even Colin Powell, most Blacks will not even listen to. They would rather listen to scoundrels like Jessie J or Al S who seem to be sucking the life out of the people they are supposed to be helping.
Its a shame-people need to think, but think right.

Answer 3

To answer your question, yes it is possible for African Americans to achieve social equality through economic well-being. Is it probably, probably not in my lifetime?

The only meaningful part of the article was ten key solutions for blacks economic well-being. That spells out exactly what people need to do to make a better life for themselves.

Many blacks do not know about the ten things mention. Some of the ones that know a little something have a problem with execution. Many of the poor blacks I know have dropped out of school; are single parents; use their money to buy weed, cigarettes, alcohol, and lotto tickets; or do not save or pay their bills. There of course are those poor folk who struggle, sacrifice and work hard and will eventually leave poverty.

Two things are key: 1) Knowledgeable people must teach those ten things in the black community. It needs to be taught in the churches, the schools, and in the neighborhoods. 2) Blacks have to be willing to sacrifice, work hard, not be afraid of change, and aspire to better things for themselves.

Answer 4

So long as African-Americans or Black in general still wallow in Slave mentality, the whole money in the world won't make a difference. If any one Black person or any one Black nation (especially Africans) fail (themselves or in a situation), it was because they consciously or unconsciously hide behind the mask of slavery. Rise honey, rise up and be who the Almighty made you to be which has nothing to do with the evil called money.

Answer 5

I think it is possible for the most part. I think we will have to do other things like become closer to white before we are truly accepted, things like not listening to our music loud in our car, keeping our lawn and landscaping looking good, not having rims on our cars, basically throw black culture out the window and bleach ourselves. Otherwise we will always have the different walk that someone thinks is gangsta, a different talk that someone thinks is slang, etc. But this is what we have to do for the white people.

For the black people to still be accepted we have to do the exact opposite. People just don't understand it isn't easy being black in America.

Answer 6

I don't think so...I come from a well off black family and we are shunned but a lot of other black people (it seems that they consider us sell outs or fake or that they just want to see everyone do badly)...also the sterotypes associated with blacks are much worse then anything associate with other racial groups...I agree with the article especially the bottom portion about how to make yourself well off in this world but a majority of blacks can and won't do that......which is sad...

Answer 7

Thanks. That is one of the most lucid and to-the-point pieces I have read. One thing he does not mention is that the gap between rich and poor is widening for all races. And he is absolutely right about not getting help from the government., They are too busy voting themselves pay rises and engaging in corruption.

I think the scariest thing is that education has become less available. When I think how hard we fought for the right of blacks to have an education, this is very sad.

The best thing is the 10 point list. It is practical and do-able.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I think Bill Cosby has done a great job of summing up why this is and he hits the nail on the head, no doubt.

Answer 10

I do not want to read the column, the answer is yes if people learn to put aside prejudice.