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Originally Posted by CHUQ
Just wanted to see what people from different regions think of this subject? Have they gained acceptance by white Americans? Your thoughts.
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Acceptance? I guess so. I mean blacks aren't forced to sit at the back of the bus anymore and are allowed to vote (whether they actually get registered or not is a wholly separate topic about subtle disenfranchising, but i digress...)
The real question it seem is, "is racism still an issue for blacks"?
I believe it is. IMO racist views still prevail in the minds of many Americans (and that's not just limited to blacks). It's just not "PC" to blurt them out or act upon them (err, unless you are a has-been TV sitcom comedian doing standup) ...
No, racism is much more subtle now its much harder to detect or root out. In many ways, its much more insidious - and in some regions I doubt it will ever be completely eradicated. Of course that is the "half empty" perspective.
The "half full" perspective is that blacks have made tremendous strides over the last half decade and taking stock from where they have come from then to now is nothing short of amazing.
IMO racism is something that is "taught" or "learned" rather than something inherent - i.e. if a kid grows up to be a racist, its more likely than not that this person was influenced negatively to believe in such a manner rather than a conclusion wholly developed on one's own.... in short, racism begins and ends in the home IMO.
If you are taught from a young age to judge a person by the content of their character rather than by the color of one's skin, you are much more likely to think that way as an adult.
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