[ladygreek]

Originally posted by irishpipes
RAC - of course if it was only that easy for every person to do as you said. But, how can blacks who feel that they have been dealt every obstacle in life just get over it? Of course there is bitterness and they will see whites as people who are given every advantage. On the other side you have whites, especially younger whites, who honestly feel that they have never participated in anything racially motivated in their lives, but are being hated because of the crimes of their forefathers. Of course I am speaking of generalities - not the current disaster. I just think that the division between blacks and whites is a very sad truth about life in America, and we need for regular people to be able to set aside hostilities and treat each other like human beings to get past it. The leadership on both sides has failed to make much progress, so it is up to regular people, like me, ladygreek, everyone, to be able to talk about it without fear of retribution.

I live in a very homogenous part of the country. The largest minority here is Hispanic. There is not a very large black community. I am interested in hearing the points of view of people like ladygreek who can honestly help us learn what we need to do, because the status quo is not working.

Thank you for this. Please understand that this whole situation has left many of us raw with emotions and has opened old wounds. Also understand that many of us have family, friends, sorority sisters and fraternity brothers that are directly affected, and we are still awaiting word from them.