should black be more proactive in ensuring that black history should be thought in public schools?
813374
i think African Americans unfortunately have to because the white man isnt doing a good enough job of it!  its not right but its the way it is, and i hope it changes.
691013
Absolutely. Look at the segregation of class, first of all, then break it down again. I firmly believe that the people in power gain a lot by keeping segregation viable. When you have first class distinctions, then the poorer people feel bad about themselves, what they can or better yet can not provide for their families. Next they can not afford decent health care or schooling. This further segregates the people. Next you have race segregation in different neighborhoods. Not much has really changed in this area at all. a black family while having legal rights, will still be set apart from their white or Hispanic neighbors. The same holds true for a white family in a Barrio or predominately Black neighborhood. This keeps people from building each other up. When we are all kept down and separate, we don't have the strength or the resources to fight the power of the oppressors.
1062592
Why do we need to get into more race things? You know there are plenty of racist on this site:\n\nHeres a couple\n\nThey are lazy. Not true\nThey are all on welfare. Not true. Actually white's outnumber blacks by an overwhelming majority.\n\nForget the movie and television stereotypes. Black youths are less likely to smoke, drink alcohol and use drugs than whites and Hispanics, a study shows. \nBlack youngsters, nonetheless, mistakenly believe their peers smoke, drink and do drugs more than other groups. \n\nThe study in the journal Health Communications was written by Michelle Miller-Day, associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State University, and Jacqueline M. Barnett, assistant professor of communication studies at Bloomsburg University in Columbia County. \n\nIn a sample of 67 seventh-graders from Memphis, Tenn., they found that 16 percent of the black students had used alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, compared to 24 percent of the whites. \n\nStephen Thomas, director of the Center for Minority Health at the University of Pittsburgh, said the study exposes "the big lie." \n\n"If we were to go on the streets of Pittsburgh and stop 100 people, I'm going to predict that 90 percent of them would agree with the statement that black teens are more likely to be involved in alcohol and drug abuse than white teens. \n\n"And the reality is black teens are less likely to be abusing drugs and alcohol and tobacco, and that has been the case since the time this data has been collected." \n\nOne such study, the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future Survey, shows that blacks in grades 8-12 rank lowest in using substances. \n\nBut almost two of three blacks in Miller-Day's study perceived that black adolescents take more drugs than white or Hispanic youths. \n\n"That's one thing I'd like to pursue further," Miller-Day said. "I speculate it's because of media portrayals of blacks."
1158875
I really think the indains should have more of an issue with white people than the blacks should. But it really wasn't that long ago that we whites where hanging blacks... and really that takes awhile to just get over it.   I just wonder how white people would feel if thier grandparents and great grandparents where taken out and hung because they wanted to vote or ride in the front of the bus.   We as whites and blacks need to remember the history behide this issue so that it will never repeat itself again.    As far as racism goes there will always be racism due to the fact that there will be always someone with feelings of being better than someone else.  It needs to be forgiven but never forgotten...and I myself am very sorry for what my past white americans done to the black americans.  I just wished that white americans would take care of their own like the black americans take care of theirs but then again we have never been taken out of our beds to hang because of our color.. while our children watched.   It really wasn't that long ago.
1063775
that's a good question. its because the US government are scared to act. it would be call racism. blacks always complain about that there people where tortured and slaves... like they where the only one. Egypt enslaved hundreds of thousands of whites  for hundreds of years. Blacks where enslaved for like 100 years and they still complain.\nSISSYS.\nBlacks always say stuff like well i get put in jail for nothing. then later we find out he did do something wrong.     they need to take responsibility for there own actions\n\nP.S. Blacks choose not to get a bad education. they have all these excuses like they have less of a chance than us. they are just lazy. \nthey have the United Negro College Fund. what do whites have? nothing but smarts. that not our fault... I'm not saying that whites are all smart but you are wright about blacks having more rights. If whites made a United Caucasian Fund, the creators of it would be sued for racism.  ya that sounds real equal... NOT
756027
Some Black students may feel it is necessary, but I don't. I didn't attend an historically Black college, and I don't regret it. I looked for the one that provided me with the education I needed to be successful in my field. I wanted the diversity because the world is diverse. I wanted to feel the same competition I would feel in the real world. If the HBC offers the best for your career choice, that should be the school you attend. My decision was educational not racial.
281337
I would believe it was much harder for all minorities, period, in decades past then it is today. We have so much more opportunities offered to us because of past struggles that were won by REAL civil rights leaders in this country (Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcom X) as opposed to the substitute teachers we have today telling us that things are still bad and will continue to tell us things are still bad as long as they are getting rich (Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson). Racism still exists, but the law isn't protecting that anymore. We have been allowed to rise up, go to school, be productive and compete side-by-side. As my father has taught me, you are only respected if you respect yourself. Once you have that, respect will be given and well-earned.
785539
Well, your question can be reverse?  Why do you  consider whites blaming black...etc..etc?.  It a simple answer, because of the visible "spokesmen".  Unfortunately, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are your "spokesmen".  If you do not want their message being spread then you must silence them.  Just as I must silence the spokesmen of my race that spew hatred.
723928
Black people today are not feeling the effects of what happened during their Grandfathers era.  There are more social programs from minorities than there are for White Men.  Black have more opportunity for advancement and more opportunity to attend college than most white people.  Look at the scholarships available today, most are for minorities or gays.  I am not holding the Black Man down, I do not owe anybody anything.  There is no free lunch, go out and work and make yourself better.  Don't expect me to help, but I won't stand in your way neither.
446135
Excellent points!  We're always being told that our ancestors enslaved them, but we're never told that our ancestors also fought and died to free them.  It's been 140 years since there was slavery.  There are so many programs to help black people, at the expense of white people.  Its about time black people quit looking for excuses and try to make it like I know they can.  And don't start calling me prejudice cause I aint!
766479
Good idea.  People need to be educated and to reduce their fears and prejudice.  It is important for people to learn the truth about other people and their situations.
1086246
NO!!! It is very important to make sure our voters (and future voters) are educated in the subject!!!!! I cannot emphasize this enough!!!
879022
definitley. they would probably do a better job. i think we should also have a black president one day. a little mix never hurt. it doesnt always have to be white men. = )
363946
Public School: Yes because it will show come class. Public schools are unfortunatley given a bad name at times. The kids are not looked at as smart and are looked as trouble makers. In society today people go by looks and their first impressions. Imagine seeing a nicely dressed teenager walking across the street, then imagine a teenager with a Doo Rag or something on. Right off the bat you make an assumption, without even knowing the person. The old fashion reasons are the ones listed above, but look deeper. Imagine someone goes to an interview with T-shirt, and the other with a suit. Which would you pick. See what I mean.
298014
YES! They have enough troubles already, they deserve an education that might contribute to making their lives a bit better when they grow a mind to think with. We all make mistakes and we all should get fair chances.
910273
Yes. It's crazy of Blair to do that. I think low achievers in any group of people need a persecution-complex to wallow in and even though black slavery was not widespread on the Island of Britain certain blacks in Britain are jealous of the culture of self righteous bitterness that some black Americans immerse themslves in to deflect criticism of underachievement.
40703
My church did the play "A Lesson Before Dying".This was also televised on tv.You could also pick black historians who made a difference in society.eg;Madame C.J. Walker,George Washington Caver,Eli Whitney,and Garrette A. Morgan.Read up on the accomplishments that they succeeded in life.Go to a school teacher supply store and you'll find alot of informations to help you.The public library is another source of information.