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genuinegirly · 08-28-2006, 08:40 PM

Wow... um.. this reporter doesn't mince words.
Good choice in articles, keyshawn.

I've seen this topic in the news as well. Great to see it coming to the forum.
Why they show this "culture of failure" in the black community, and not others, I don't understand. I have seen it in Latino communities, in Caucasian communities, etc. It's definitely not a problem specific to any particular demographic. We try to show that it is by statistics - oh, this isn't something that this demographic has to deal with, so it's not our issue to fix... rather than "this is a trend of human nature and must be addressed as such." I found this article demeaning and repulsive. I see the intentions behind this article as genuine - this guy really wants to see some change. but... really... there are plenty of creamy-ivory-skinned folks who have the same negative pressures.

To see a change, it takes good people that are strong enough to stand up and say that they're going to live a good life.

08-28-2006, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Wow... um.. this reporter doesn't mince words. Good choice in articles, keyshawn. I've seen this topic in the news as well. Great to see it coming to the forum. Why they show this "culture of failure" in the black community, and not others, I don't understand. I have seen it in Latino communities, in Caucasian communities, etc. It's definitely not a problem specific to any particular demographic. We try to show that it is by statistics - oh, this isn't something that this demographic has to deal with, so it's not our issue to fix... rather than "this is a trend of human nature and must be addressed as such." I found this article demeaning and repulsive. I see the intentions behind this article as genuine - this guy really wants to see some change. but... really... there are plenty of creamy-ivory-skinned folks who have the same negative pressures. To see a change, it takes good people that are strong enough to stand up and say that they're going to live a good life. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy Last edited by genuinegirly; 08-28-2006 at 08:41 PM.. Reason: Because I like to edit.