What percentage of we Blacks blame all of our problems on slavery?

Question

DIsclaimer: This question is sincere; it's not meant to irritate anyone. Anyway, I have often heard how Blacks need to "get over" slavery and stop blaming all of their problems on slavery (or racism). I've heard many Black folks talk about slavery and racism with each other, but I've never heard a fellow Black person blame all (or even most) of his/her problems on slavery / racism. Is there a significant # of Black folks who do this (apparently somewhere I don't live), or are accusations to this effect all just a lot of hype?

As Seamus alluded, many Whites will find this question to be pointless. However, as Blacks, it important for us to understand the "disconnect" between resenting racism (while still striving to achieve) and the White perception that we gripe about our problems instead of trying to make something of ourselves.

Answer 1

I find this question to be utterly pointless. You answered the very question you asked in the body of your question.

The reason I find your question pointless has nothing to do with blacks or whites. It has to do with your inability to formulate a comprehensible question.
I might add that you are asking what percentage of blacks blame "all of our problems on slavery". ALL OF YOUR PROBLEMS?? Just the idea of entertaining a statement like that is pointless. What are you suggesting, your car not starting is because of slavery?

Answer 2

We blacks, already know that most off all our problems stem from slavery and in residual effects. Slave owners met and discussed as early as 1810, how to destroy all unity between black people. To paraphrase Dr Seuss, put the tall ones against the short ones, put the fair ones against the dark ones, and so on. Slavery effect my parents, their parents and even my children. This aftereffect is institutional. My kids received less from teachers, and from society at large, so was and is very important to help them understand why them were not chosen in class (from an early age) when they help up their hand to answer a question, even though they were the only ones with their hand raised. White teachers expect less. White police expect a out of control, belligerent black man or woman. And look at the extreme poverty, due to slavery( less access to funding, and resources.) I'm proud to be an American, but the doctors studies say I will die at an earlier age....just because the stress of being black.

Gee thanks a lot

Answer 3

I think that if we think about it.......we would reach the conclusion that because of slavery and what the white man's definition of a black person is affects us to this day.......

are things better from those days: YES

has everything changed for the black man's status in the world: NO

Do most black people let negative stereotypes, discrimination, and racism stop them from pursuing their goals: NO

black people just keep fighting to make their dreams come true.......most of us don't really let negative things get to us.......because through it all, we still have more opportunities than we had in times of slavery........thanks to a whole bunch of people.......WHITE and BLACK

Answer 4

Blacks were taken from nothing to nothing.Im sure blacks had a great life in Africa just like they do now right.

Answer 5

Even Black Africans sold their people to other countries. I think they blame the white people in America because they know they can get special treatment if they make enough noise..