African American

is a heartfelt response to the anger I might feel toward people who have had plenty of time to accept the AA as a full citizen and not see him or her still on the path to full acceptance as a free and equal american citizen and from their full conversation, a people who should be happy they have come so far in the eyes of the still dominat race.

I am sick and tired of hearing that my anger might be misplaced and that I should offer a milder demeanor toward those who are not fully aware of how their words are perceived by one still on the path toward full citizenship and equality after 250 years of presence in America. Those two by virtue of theirc skin color have no path to tread toward any type of equalty, ever. Their chances of being shot down in the streets while unarmed? Nil. Their chances of being found in a jail cell hung? Nil. Their chances of being followed in a store? Nil. I could go on, but I won't belabor the point.

Those two also could ask themselves why that stranger responded to their words in such a fashion and explore further their role in society and how they are perceived by PoC. Then either they change or want to continue to hold resentment toward "the angry black man" and never change. This slow march is getting to be bullshit. IF, and I've said this countless times, white people really wanted to eradicate racism from this culture the power to do so resides wth themi and it would be so. Privilege and equality for all, as I see things, is not to be relinquished at any cost. Your words to me also seem to say the responsibility to end white racism lies with AA. Be patient, be kind, educate and maybe one day all will be equal. Nope. Need a hell of a lot more white people on that wagon and it just is not happening. The journey continues.