[Marie]

Isn’t this what we’ve been striving for? African-American kids who don’t feel like they are different, somehow inferior, or set apart from White kids? Sure, they ‘have African in them,’ as you put it. But, the key word in African-American, is American. Yes, it is tragic for anyone to forget their roots. I am German/Irish/English/Scottish/Native American. And I honor my heritage; I’m proud of my ancestry. And I share my knowledge with my own children. Being an average American doesn’t mean I have to deny or forget the heritage of my forefathers. It is in everyone’s best interest to keep in mind that American does not equal White. However we got here, we are all immigrants, part of a great ‘melting pot.’ Familiar with that phrase? Be proud to be Black, but don’t let that make you ashamed or afraid to be proud to be American. I understand your POV. But, IMO, you almost seem to be promoting racism. Underlining the differences, rather than highlighting what we all have in common. Please, encourage your children to remember and honor their heritage – whatever the race or culture, but say a prayer of thanks that African-American teens today CAN be just average, equal, All-Americans. Teach them to appreciate this. To do otherwise, dishonors Black role-models like Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks and so many others who made it possible for these kids you refer to to be ‘average, equal, All-American.’ Your sentiment is admirable, but your manner of expressing it is not, it fact, it can be downright harmful.

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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,