[Elizabeth T]

I am a 39 yr old white single parent. I was raised in the suburbs of CT and now live in a rural area with virtually no black neighbors. My question is this: Why does it seem like the burden goes to white people when it comes to trying to understand racial differences and bridging the gap? For example, I have had many black friends and co-workers when I lived in CT. It seemed to be okay for them to make comments about white people and/or exclude me out of certain things by saying ‘It’s a black thing.’ However, I could never have said the same thing back (or would not have) for fear of being pegged a racist. I don’t think I am, but maybe I’m wrong. I really miss the lack of racial diversity where I live now, especially at church. My pastor in CT was black and we had folks from all over the world worship together at my church. It was a sweet sound and I have always thought that’s what heaven will sound like. Can anyone answer this?

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Name : Elizabeth T, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Episcopalian, Age : 39, City : Canton, State : PA, Country : United States, Occupation : energy conservation, Education level : Technical School, Social class : Lower middle class, 

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