Top 25 Things That (Mis)Shaped Black America

[lexee24]

I was watching Sony Pictures' documentation special on the things that has pretty much affected black America---and I have to agree with them on some issues.  And there was one in particular that I didn't even know about.

25) Jheri curls (just let your SOUL GLOW--LOL)
24) Hurricane Katrina (because poor LA blacks will never be the same)
23) The N-Word

Comments

[saishuu]

Preach on, my lady. Preach on. *thumbs up*

[sandydanger]

BLACK PEOPLE NEED TO JUST GET OVER IT. ASIAN PEOPLE HAVE ENDURED ATROCITIES AS WELL BY THE HANDS OF WHITES AND HAVE MOVED ON.

this is truly an ignorant statement from someone who probably doesn't care much about their own culture. Also, she is speaking on the behalf of all asian people, I'm pretty sure there are people who have a different view and opinion.

ignorant people = uneducated people

[ilovefriedrice]

Things like this always seem like a touchy issue with me. Granted, I don't really have an Asian, Native Amerian, Latin point of view. I don't think any of these groups should forget what has happened, but I also think that none of us should dwell. It's like the saying goes "We must be the change we wish to see in the world" If any group complains about what has happened to their ancestors, but treat other groups poorly, then we don't move forward.

[lexee24]

i think it's the lack of acknowledgement of the problems are what the problem is. however, it's also partially the lack of educating individuals. some people try to get past it---but you have people who constantly remind you that you are different.