NAZIM
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The biggest problem in the black community
In the last 20 years what would you say is the biggest problem in the black community as a whole?I know it's a difficult question because there is so
much negativity that gets upon us as a people, but if you had to choose ONE single,solitary issue, what would it be and why?The answers should be
interesting.
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infinite
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The first to come to mind is the lack of UNITY. We are definatley divided as people.
So quick to tear each other down instead of bringing eachother up. We should respect eachother's differences, even if you don't agree with a
person's lifestyle or opinions, at the end of the day, we are all battling the same struggles.
If we put personal problems aside, we can come together and see the bigger issue of things.
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ebonyi
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 11:59 AM |
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Last 20 years...decline of emplyment opportunities paying wages that would enable a family to be supported.
There is no way to support a family on minimum wages these days. Jobs in factories are getting more & more scarce. Not everybody can afford college
nor is everybody suited to those types of endeavors.
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xymena
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 01:09 PM |
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lack of action
many people like to talk about the problem and why there is a problem but when it comes time to create and initiate solutions they are nowhere to be
found and want to criticize people who are coming up with the solution
attention whorism
some people feel like the attention has to be on them or else they dont want to participate; if they cant get attention by doing something they want
no part of it
sheep mentality
people following the leader just because
If you cant be a Good Example, then youll just have to be a Horrible Warning
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Salehdin
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 01:32 PM |
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There is no cohesive "black community" in America, just folks that look the same. Think about it we share no culture overall, the only language we
can claim is Ebonics and that is basically seen as ridiculous to many black people. We have become divided by allegiances to religion, money, fame,
etc etc etc. The problem with the community is that there is no community just black people.
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
- Buddha
Truth, Benevolence, Forbearance.
Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
- Buddha
When you give a shilling to a beggar - do you realize that you are giving it to yourself? When you help a lame dog over a stile - do you realize that
you yourself are being helped? When you kick a man when he is down - do you realize that you are kicking yourself? Give him another kick - if you
deserve it!
-Wei Wu Wei
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Mr.3000
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 01:51 PM |
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Governmental and educational systems that condition and marginalize Blacks to be dependant rather than self sufficient.
The Blues aint nothin but a good man feeling bad, thinking about the woman he once was with.
If you think education is expensive, imagine the cost of IGNORANCE
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Kwame
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 01:53 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by NAZIM
In the last 20 years what would you say is the biggest problem in the black community as a whole?I know it's a difficult question because there is so
much negativity that gets upon us as a people, but if you had to choose ONE single,solitary issue, what would it be and why?The answers should be
interesting. |
Honor us with an "interesting" answer from you.
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Nikkay8
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 02:00 PM |
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No unity within the black community.. people don't want to step up.
If I were you... I'd hate me too.
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NAZIM
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| posted on 11.29.2005 at 03:05 PM |
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Personally I would have to say this disharmony and destruction of the black family.It has become commonplace that it's OK for men to not accept their
responsibility in participating in the lives of their children so long as they send a child support check(which many don't do anyway).It's also
equally as bad that young women are having 4,5, and 6 children and leaving them for the grandmother's to raise(but that's another issue).That in
itself is an epidemic.The results are children with a lack of self esteem,a lack of guidance,a lack of respect for any thing or anyone.Children need
direction,parental direction,and without it they often become uncontrollable.The conspiracy to destroy black boys is alive and well,and the sad thing
is we as black men are often doing the most damage by not doing anything at all.
How many black men's lives would have been dramatically different if they had the proper influnce of a father ( or father figure) in their lives?Not
just picking them up for a weekend once a month(when you know it's supposed to be every weekend).Not just taking them out to get the latest
Jordans,but showing up at their schools,taking and intrest in what they want to do and who they want to be.So instead of little boys growing up saying
that they want to be"just like dad" they're saying "my daddy ain't shiet",which is a phrase that is offered to children far too much, due to the
fact that it lowers the value of the child's life as a whole.How many times has a child heard"your daddy ain't shiet and you ain't gone be
shiet".Then we are left to wonder why the 50 Cent's of the world are raising our children,feeding them that fake azzed glorious "street hustla"
lifestyle.But kids gotta eat something .......right?Much respect to those who are taking responsibility for their seeds,and for the punk azz joker's
who don't,you should get your man card revoked and get sent back to the kiddie table.
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