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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nobody alive today perpetrated the exploitation of slavery on blacks, or has any responsibility for it.  And, ALL Americans today are the ones living the legacy of it - to include the supposed "benefit.[/quote]

"supposed 'benefit'"? Are you suggesting doubt in regards to the benefits of 400 years of free labor?  And yes, "ALL Americans today are the ones living the legacy of it", some in the form of slavery-made wealth and others in the form of the achievement gap and harsher prison terms for similar drug offenses. Need I go on? Need I continue to point out the inequalities that continue to run rampant in this country based on race and class? Who takes responsibility? Everyone wants to ignore the facts. [/quote]

How do you suggest the average american (multiple generations born/raised domestically) work toward eliminating these inequalities?  I am sincerely looking for feedback on how to go about leading my life on a day to day basis. I am not trying to pick or continue a fight, I am trying to understand.  Assume I am black and then separately assume I am white.[/quote]

It is the same for all people; teach your children the truth about the past and talk about how to be better now and in the future. Really invest in the education and quality of life for your children and take a stand on those things that a truly unjust in society. Our kids have to see us take a stand for equality: in education, in legislation, at home, etc.[/quote]

Is this 11:47 answering?  I ask because I am doing all the things you suggest above, is this going help neutralize your negative feelings about white people?  A person that capitalizes black and uses lower case for white is harboring what appears to be a lot of anger so if this is what it takes, let me introduce you to my family so we can start peacefully coexisting and mutually respect eachnother.  If it isn't 11:47, I am still genuinely interested in a response from you.[/quote]

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