America use to be

[Ellis Bell]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

America was none of that if you were Black or non-White.

You really need to get out more and talk to more black folks, cause what you say is not what I get from them, face-to-face.

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by Ellis Bell

Yet every one knew where they were coming from and no one had to explain anything.

How did any of that help Black people or other ethnic minorities living back in the 1950s? How did it help women who wanted to strive for great careers?

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by Ellis Bell

You really need to get out more and talk to more black folks, cause what you say is not what I get from them, face-to-face.

I talk to Black people every day. I am Black. I work with Black people. You don't get to define what my reality is. I know what the history books say. I know what my family members and co-workers say. I would rather live in these times than the old days. More freedom than back in those days .