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Originally posted by Sistermadly
And I didn't take it as such.  Not to make this all about me, but here in Vancouver, there aren't any civic/social organizations that have service to the Black community as their mission -- mainly because we're such a small part of the population here, but also for many of the same reasons you alluded to in your post. But your notion of cultural fiefdoms? I am right here >< with you, AKA_Monet. Vancouver is exactly the same.
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I gotta ask though... as seen other threads; ie. the too 'white' too 'black' thread; do you see the anti-intellectualism issue as solely a 'black' vs 'white' issue? Or as an issue of people getting upset because they think someone is acting superior?
The reason I ask - somewhat inelegantly - is that I'm wondering how much of the "better" man is based on a 'white american' ideal - ie. the "melting-pot"; and how much is predicated by some level of envy of any "success"?
Basically - even though I can't identify with it - I think that Spike has a very valid point: success is the best way to change a system rigged against you, because even if it doesn't highlight the stupidity of the system at least it puts you in a position to change it somehow.