Sotrue1920,
I agree with most of your observations and comparisons of integration or segregation, however, I believe that most African Americans or blacks (post 1960s) don't know anything about the struggles we faced and still face as members of the African American race. And it seems that a lot of black folks don't really care. Our communities are divided in many situations and most folks are just concerned with themselves. We have become just like so many other Euroamerican cultures in America! I believe that integration started off very positive, however, many people on both sides of the race or cultural fence are just plan selfish and blissfully ignorant about the African American race and we (most black folks) are just still receiving the scraps from the white man's table.
There are still so many pockets of African Americans that are consumed by the cycle of poverty and they really don't see a way out. They really haven't benefited from integration and they are bitter. I think that they are justified in their attitude - don't you?
I don't mean to sound angry, however, I just needed to get that off from my chest!
Respond with you thoughts!
Serioussigma22!