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Originally posted by lifesaver
Everyday.
When they dont make me prepay at the pump because I am white.
When I test drive a car, they let me take it off the lot by myself.
When I get a paycheck that is larger for the same amount of work.
When I apply for a home loan, and if declined, I know its because I didnt qualify, not because of my skin color.
I am sure there are lots more, but those are the ones off the top of my head...
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Ok, you are just ASSUMING that these are happening because you are white. And I see none of them as "cebebrating".
I am not saying there should be no lessons on black history.... I just think it is a history that should be included with that of our entire country and civilization. Of course it is important... I think learning the truth about ALL history is vitally important. I just don't think there should be a distinction between "black" history and "white" history. Why can't it just be OUR HISTORY? It's not about keeping the terrible parts of the past hidden... it's not about keeping people down.... it is about taking steps forward to try and remove the dividing line between black and white, which I think is a step toward true equality.