[Serene28050]

I must admit a bit of confusion over your questions. By using the term ‘stereotype,’ are you implying that there are no blacks who perform as mentors over ‘non-blacks’? That this situation does not take place in the ‘real world’? (Look to the military, for one example). Are you implying that blacks as opposed to other races are not capable of being suave, debonair and graceful? That aside, is your view of blacks merely a repetition of stereotypes? Dou do realize that being suave, debonair, graceful and having the ability to mentor are not ‘race’ engendered? That blacks as well as people of all races are capable of such? Perhaps Hollywood’s portrayal of these stereotypes, as you call them, are more reflective of the ‘real’ world. Perhaps seeing them on the screen opens one’s mind to the reality that black people do exist and perform, just like anybody else. Real black men do nurture, mentor and support people of all races. Historically, blacks were responsible for ‘mentoring’ the youngster, who then went on to assume the role as his/her boss – a la ‘breaking the color barrier’ in the business world. And it is true that many blacks were taught you have to be twice as smart, twice as good to get the job.

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Name : Serene28050, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Christian, Age : 43, City : Chandler, State : AZ, Country : United States, Occupation : Self Employed, Business Owner, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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