[Conskeeted7]

The reality about a lot of the Black elite is that they do not know any different from the lives they are living everyday. It is not that they intend to become disliked by 'commoners.' It's just that they are accustomed to behaving and responding in a specific way to each situation and every single person around them behaves the exact same way!!

The people who are truly part of this community do not flaunt their money. Their behavior is dictated by the unspoken rules that have governed the lives of their families forever. This class did not develop as a means to further segregate our race. It simply evolved because of a group of people who have a heritage of wealth and choose to deal only with others on that level.

I was raised in a family deeply rooted in the Black elite of my city. I rejected the whole community early on, at least the social aspect. I could not do anything about the schools I went to, the activities I participated in, or the people I knew. I moved away from my city because I disliked this way of life so much, but not enough children of the Black elite make this choice. It is much more comfortable to live the life of wealth, plenty, and status than have to do things for yourself, based upon merit. They are comfortable with their lives and behavior. I personally saw more for myself and I kinda rebelled to show that I could be successful without using my name or family. So, I moved somewhere where no one knew me or anything about me.

But please believe that the Black elite exists and its roots go deep into the children and families. It is difficult to escape the lifesyle because of the ridicule your family may experience based on your choices. It is one thing to be wealthy, but to be part of the elite class in a city brings additional demands on your emotions, behavior, and life. I have to say that unfortunately many of its members do not try to be snobs, they just don't know any other way of life or behavior.