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"Culture rot" is a result of those who have little or no respect and/or knowledge of the past. People who have knowledge and pride in their heritage are not so very eager to have it easily diluted or "washed" away.
Those who look only to the past or present are sure to miss their future.
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I have a gut feeling that what I am actually saying will be misinterpreted but no matter....
Also, I find it interesting that you continue to use Jack Johnson as your shining example of how one should conduct their life. Honestly, it really does speak volumes about you if you actually do happen to know about the life of Jack Johnson (and how he treated the women in his life).
I do know his life. I like him. I guess I could use MLK but then he was an adulterer right? Damn...
I find it interesting that you keep trying to denigrate me though. It would be funny if it wasn't depressingly stereotypical.
Those who look only to the past or present are sure to miss their future.
I do know his life. I like him. I guess I could use MLK but then he was an adulterer right? Damn...
I find it interesting that you keep trying to denigrate me though. It would be funny if it wasn't depressingly stereotypical.
I find it interesting that you believe that you are being "denigrated" in the simple act of having a
discussion and being provided with facts. Now that is sadly stereotypical.
I find it interesting that you believe that you are being "denigrated" in the simple act of having a
discussion and being provided with facts. Now that is sadly stereotypical.
Tis all.
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. Honestly, it really does speak volumes about you if you actually do happen to know about the life of Jack Johnson (and how he actually treated the women in his life).
That is an attempt.
This seems to be your modus operandi.
Remember where you come from boy...
That's essentially what you are telling me.
I'm just surprised the "Uncle Tom" hasn't come out.
To each their own...but it would expand your perceptive.
I find it to be the exact opposite.
I also did not grow up in the Jim Crow era or during the Civil Rights movement but I have a healthy respect for what others suffered and sacrificed in order for me to enjoy my life as I do today.
I would also like to add that one of the main reasons that Black America is in its current state is because many young (and some not so young) Black Americans have either forgotten/were never taught/or belittle the past. The past DOES matter. And those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.
Tell THAT to the hood rats in 2013. They DON'T know how bad things were for Black people in the Jim Crow South.
Tell THAT to the hood rats in 2013. They DON'T know how bad things were for Black people in the Jim Crow South.
Very true. The fact that they have not been taught about how truly difficult many/most aspects of life were for most Black Americans pre-CRM means that they take so much for granted today. And that truly is the greatest tragedy. This is why it is so important to know your history.
Every other culture teachs their children the importance of knowing and respecting their history and their legacy. I have the utmost praise for those who do and their culture tends to remain strong from generation to generation because of these practices.
Very true. The fact that they have not been taught about how truly difficult many/most aspects of life were for most Black Americans pre-CRM means that they take so much for granted today. And that truly is the greatest tragedy. This is why it is so important to know your history.
Every other culture teachs their children the importance of knowing and respecting their history and their legacy. I have the utmost praise for those who do and their culture tends to remain strong from generation to generation because of these practices.
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