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Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst
For me, I think the core issue is that we too often assume the role of being a victim (always coming up with excuses, placing blame, and being in denial), instead of being a victor (taking ownership for our actions, being held accountable to such actions, and being made responsible for such actions). The poor sportsmanship expressed resulting from the Step Off (and even this discussion to some degree) makes this assertion very clear.
Personally, I am tired of being associated with those always wanting to be a victim. I'm seeking to be a victor, and I will associate with those who are victors, even if that means going against the grain. I wonder if that is why the Millenial generation has the so-called "we are the world" mentality. I wonder if Rhoyal had inquired to the students for exactly why they held the belief system that they do/did. We've come quite a ways from where we were 50-60 years ago, and people still aren't grateful for what progress has been made. That bothers me.
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I'm pretty sure your comments are appropriate for some argument related to the topic of Black culture today but IMHO your comments here just do not fit this discussion. I try to look at things from all sides whether I agree with things or not but I think you are so far on one side and so unwilling to see other sides, that you can't recognize when valid and legitimate points are made on other sides, points that have nothing to do with anyone playing the victim.
While I'm sure that some of the Sprite step off feelings (as displayed on other sites) stem from an "inherited" feeling of victimization, I certainly wouldn't conclude that those involved in this discussion here on gc (as well as many on other sites) are on some "victim" stuff because I'm certainly not. I'm very clear and very aware of this topic of victimization in the black community and the kind of person I am just doesn't allow me to play the victim in any way as I strive for excellence in everything that I do. My entire educational career (from grade school on) has been rooted in my experience at both predominately white and black learning institutions. Playing the victim is certainly not the way I excelled in both situations.
As for the kids that I work with from the inner city, they feel the way they do because they don't know anything about their heritage and don't know how beautiful they are. It's not their fault and I'm not blaming them. They are not being taught at home to love themselves and that's obvious by the things they say and do and the little value they place on their education.
Again, while I understand the whole "victim" argument, it is not appropriate in this discussion. We can certainly be concerned about the issues we're raising, disagree with you, and not be playing the victim.
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