I am also an aspiring member of this sisterhood who happens to read the posts from time to time. I hope I am not out of line by responding. Anyway, I am very disappointed with Interested Lady's post. I am not trying to be disrespectful to her at all by mentioning this, so please don't take it as such. However, it disturbs me that anyone would think that solving the problems in the Black community should only be done by Black people.
Historically, non-Blacks have fought with us in our struggle for equality. I'll start with the Underground Railroad. Many of the stops on the Underground Railroad were the homes of Quakers (who did not believe in slavery). If it were not for them, many of our people would not have escaped the South. Several of the founding members of the NAACP were white. Some of the students that participated in the sit ins at segregated lunch counters, various marches and the Freedom Rides were white.
One does not need to be Black in order to see that our community is plagued with problems. Nor does one need to be Black in order to take action to correct these problems. In the same manner, I don't need to be a Jew to relate to the pain and suffering that was caused by the Holocaust.
On my final note, there are non-Black people out there who were born, raised and educated in Black neighborhoods. I know plenty of people who fit into this category. The majority of their friends are Black and their relationships/marriages are often with someone who is Black. They feel comfortable being around us, as they have been around us all of their lives. My best friend is a White girl who happens to be the first White female to make it in the Marching 100 at FAMU. The fact that she is White should not be an obstacle in attending an HBCU or joining a NPHC sorority, if she so chooses.
How can we expect anyone to change their racist mindsets if we are not willing to do the same?
Sorry about the book ladies. I am very passionate about reverse discrimination.
Peace and Blessings everyone!
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