Study Shows Racial Wealth Gap Grows Wider

That is rude and disrespectful. You should grow up and say something construction or consider not commenting.

 

That's a very good assessment right there. Well said. And I have to make a mental note to give you the proper reputation points.

It's very true that whites have a significant advantage and despite the opportunities, it's still heavily disproportionate. In many cases, especially job opportunities, blacks still get the wrong end of the stick are often denied even if the credentials meet or exceed what people look for. It's a matter of networking and knowing who you associate with from my personal understanding.

P.S. You've been busy lately? A certain someone was worried sick about you.

 

I have to spread the love before I can rep you again.

 

No one is saying that, paniro, in fact some of us belie that. I didn't have a family member who left me anything, and I own my own home. But there's no denying that the opportunities I've had in my life are partly due to privilege, because I'm white, intelligent, can learn on the fly, and was "traditionally" attractive.

This shit doesn't happen in a void.

 

Makes you wonder how some people here can actually date or marry a white woman and be ok with it

not saying that racism doesn't exist...after all there are countless articles stating that college educated bm are still being passed over for wm. Ny times had a good one, where bm said they had to trim their resumes, to remove any hint that they were black.

 

Ah, best giggle of the day. :-D

 

Someone finally irks the shit out of you!? Damn...and you're suppose to be all fun and games to put someone on ignore.

 

If I may add, there is one particular element altogether: personal financial responsibility. And also, we could build and create jobs ourselves, but it would require a market and whether people would be quick to sell. Plus, networking is another issue. Knowing people will more than likely help you get a position, regardless of experience.

 

SARCASM Quelle suprise. /SARCASM

 

I firmly agree with you there, Paniro. However, there is an element of reality we simply cannot ignore. It's an embedded element in our society. The question is whether we can put ourselves on that advantage by networking with the right people and build small businesses or allow ourselves to slump even further?

Starting a business requires a loan of sorts with a bank, but you would have to produce the merits to make it work. And plus, if you're a black aspiring entrepreneur starting from scratch, you DO have a lot of prove to the banks that you have what it takes to repay that $100-200K loan within a period of time and turn a profit. There are biases, but there are solutions.

 

Aren't u supposed to be on ignore

 

Apparently he changed his mind. As I said, quelle surprise.

I've been on the web since...93? Rarely does anyone who threatens to ignore someone actually do it, in my experience

 

Pick any random fortune 500 company

Go into the boardrooms and you see 50 wrinkly old white men.
Go to the mailroom and you see 50 black men.

Ideally you shouldn't find any women outside the receptionists because the women should be at home breastfeeding the kids, then cleaning the house and getting dinner ready for when the pants wearer gets home.

 

must be that damned glass ceiling

why even try to go to college and get a higher position so I can have more money to increase my wealth, if the white man will screw me over anyway?

 

damn...that was some real intellectual shit right there

but yeah bottom line to wealth.....get better jobs, invest more and buy stuff that you can add to what you own

 

I agree about the education part. I think that's very important and, I wished I had took it more seriously when I was younger. Trade or technical schools are not a bad way to go either, I'm a example of that.

I have often thought about moving into the I.T. department at my job but, most of the openings require at least a two year degree or equivalent experience. I have the experience in some areas but, not a degree. As far as the job itself goes, I know I could easily do some of them based on what I know.

I have thought about going back and getting a degree, I just have to make the time between my fulltime job and my business. My real dream is to just focus on my business and, create my own wealth. I think that's the ultimate way to go but, it takes a lot of hard work.

I admit, I have not put my full effort into my business as I should have. When you have a decent job it makes it hard but, that's should be no excuse.

I do agree that racism plays some part in the disparity in wealth between African-Americans and other races. I have alway wished we (African-Americans) would stick together and help each other like other minority races do.

 

I agree. That's how it is for a lot of things...the subliminal fear can be paralyzing, even if you aren't aware you have it.

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I remember a conversation with a (visiting) rapper in Australia who was explaining to me his theory of why Black men are so good at the art (rapping), as well as the effects of the end of slavery...(keep in mid it was all metaphoric (he likened it to a dog in a cage who only knows that cage all his life)

He basically said that when Slaves were set free, they ran, but surviving was a whole other issue. Many then instinctively returned to the 'cage' because they didn't have or weren't taught the skills to succeed in life during that era.
Through the generations, the cage is still often a mental block that's been passed on (which was compounded by Swirlman's points of the Government denying the same opportunities afforded to Whites).

He said the one thing that they did have to help survive, was talking. If they needed to obtain food, a job, a place to sleep..they had to use the skill of the mouth to acquire it. So talking (and rapping) has always come easily to Black people because this is what has helped survive them back then.

I have to agree that rap is a definite are form (when performed by true rap artists) and it seduces the listener to listen to their words.

 

damn it was a fucking joke take the coal out your ass. you said worse and you meant what you said to others so get a grip. If he was offended Im sorry but damn really ?

as far as constructive you havent been reading the whole damn thread have you ?

 

Mailman stay deliverin on mothafuckas, even on Sundays