For those of you that actually know history....?

Question

Do you think integration ruined the black community?
For those that dont know, by definition integration means to combine, blend, fuse..however blacks did all this, and whites didnt. There never was any integration on their part. What's your answer?

Answer 1

Wow, now that's one tough question.

No doubt things are worse in predominantly black communities than ever before.

When there was segregation, black communities had a healthy mix of successful, intelligent and educated african americans who contributed to the stability and prosperity of the community.

Now, successful people of all colors of skin are more likely to flee to the suburbs.

So, the inner cities are without the very role models that young inner-city kids need... african american doctors and lawyers don't live in the inner city.

Thus, we're left with the people least able to fend for themselves, and they are especially susceptible to social ills such as drug use, crime, etc., due to a general lack of opportunity.

I do not think segregation is a valid solution. However, what we're currently doing with the inner cities isn't working, either.

Tough question. Very thought provoking.

Answer 2

Of course white people integrated too. There isn't just one kind of white person. And no i do not think that integration ruined the black community. When will people stop looking at colour!!! Don't you think that you are more than just a colour?? Does saying that you are black define you?

Answer 3

YOur question is a bit obscure but it sounds like you are saying that whites were never accepting of integration and have systemactically rejected the idea on a personal level -- creating black neighborhoods by moving out when black families move in.

The law cannot legislate the contents of the heart.

"The law cannot make a man love me, but it can stop him from lynching me...." - MLK

Answer 4

i don't understand your question. when you say whites didn't integrate, what do you mean?

if two things were separate and are now mixed, i'd say they are integrated. how do you see this as ruining the black community?

Answer 5

it didnt ruin me, i am able to go to school with white kids and get the same proper education, i take advantage of it, i get good grades, there is a time and place for everything, being loud and crazy isnt appropriate when your at school u act like that at parties. i like that there was integration if there wasnt i wouldnt have the samn opportunities as white people, i am someone who is appreiciative and grateful!!!!!

Answer 6

My father said: When the two intermarry and have children, that is when this whole thing of racism will fall apart.