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Now given those truths, let's try to determine why a disadavantaged black person living in 1999 would blame 'the white man' for his or her position. First, the first significant laws banning discrimination were passed less than 40 years ago. That is not a lot of time to change the minds of people who imposed and/or supported those discriminatory laws in the first place. Those people and their offspring may be in positions of power (police officers, hiring managers, politicians, whatever) and may still harbor racist views. Secondly, since so many blacks were denied access to quality education (we could debate whether most Americans truly receive a 'quality' education, but for the sake of argument let's say it means learning a profession or proving that you were able to complete four years of college), it is reasonable to conclude that they would not have a well-paying job. Nor would they necessarily place an emphasis on their children's education. In many instances, children of disadvantaged households have to work (legal or illegal work) in order to supplement their parent(s) income. Even today, blacks who have the same educational and professional qualification as whites are paid less for doing the same job. Can you explain this? I can: Racism still exists. It doesn't mean we should give up and hate one another because of it, but we should all at least have the courage to admit the truth.
Reply To: Blacks blaming whites
People's financial status and/or 'lot in life' is a result of more than 'messing up in school' or making bad decisions. And unfortunately, in this country a person's race may play a larger role in this matter than it should In order to truly discuss anything, racism included, you must first agree with some basic truths or givens. For instance, it is a given that until the 1960s it was legal to discriminate against black people. It was also legal to provide black people with inferior educational facilities. Until the '70s it was legal to deny black people the right to live in certain neighborhoods, even if they could afford to live there.