[W. Jones]

I don’t know if it is that high, and I really doubt it in local elections. However, I believe most Blacks see the Republicans as refusing to acknowledge any of the discrimination or even self-inflicted vestiges of past discrimination that still exists. They also offer few to no solutions when they advocate doing away with the programs often began by Democrats like FDR and JFK. I also think Republicans are seen as ending up on the wrong side of the civil rights movement. At that time, local authorities gave Blacks little to no justice and Republicans began pushing states-rights. I understand federalism, but when the only way a person gets prosecuted for bombing a church and killing children is via the federal system, the federal government begins to look like a pretty good hero.

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Name : W. Jones, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 40, City : Kansas City, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : communications, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[W. Jones]

Been there. I agree that you should document discrimination, but also that you should step back and assess the situation. Are race and gender the only explinations? Or is this guy a better networker? If so, take notes. Even if race or gender is to blame, defy stereotypes the others might hold and let them know, in a positive way, you are ready for more. Network. Volunteer for upcoming projects or offer to assist and learn. A lower-level position on a team of heavy-hitters gives you great experience and connections. Also, never look down on the type of work you are doing now. The best managers know the worth of the many jobs it takes to keep a company running. Some paid thier dues in these positions and have no pity on you having to do the same.

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[W. Jones]

I understand your frustration, but I use African American becuase ‘Black’ doesn’t fit. I am light-skinned and there are many racial mixtures in my bloodline. African-American describes what I am, an American of African descent, which implies this unique history where one-drop of Black blood used to make you Black. I won’t dwell in the past, but history helps us understand. Most hypenated Americans didn’t start this race classification thing. For generations all we wanted was to be just plain Americans. My grandfather and father tried by going to war, going to school, opening businesses, buying homes, but were still classified and limited by racial terms they did not invent, colored, Negro or the plain ol’ N word. Fast forward to now. Things are better, but many Blacks only overcame the inferiority taught to them by looking to Africa (realities and myths) so they include that in their identity.

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