I don't look for the negative. I prefer to look for the positive but I don't live with blinders on because of that. I provided the statistics because
you asked for them. I have no reason to manipulate them. See for yourself:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/fastats.htm
You're right, everyone's perception is different. But tell me this, on who's perception should I base my
opinion? I can't base it on your perception or anyone else's because I don't see things the same way as you or anyone else.
You want to know what I'm doing to help change the statistics? Let's start with the HIV/AIDS issue. I carry several condoms with me everywhere. Do you? I
use said condoms when I have sex whether my partner wants to use them or not. Do you? I mentor jr. high aged kids. I let them know there is more to life than the streets. I let the know that it is possible to make it out of adverse situations and be successful. I let them know the dangers of unprotected sex and drug use. And most importantly, I let them know it's their RESPONSIBILITY to help someone else as I have helped them. I'm not going to mention the work I do on behalf of my Sorority. That's part of what I'm doing.
Making a statement like "Blacks don't love each other," is not the same as Black killing each other on the streets unless you're not doing anything to make changes. It's stating a reality. Yes, the Crab Synrdome may be cliche, but it's a true one. Having said that, where do you fit in? Are you a part of the problem, going through life with blinders on, or are you part of the solution?
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Kelli
12-DN-94
SSU c/o 1997