I defined her as a Black American with the drive to succeed through individual effort. And.....she could be, just as easily any American woman. My point is there are many Black Americans the believe in the American dream.
The problem is, So many Blacks have been led to believe and lead their lives existing on “Obama” stashes & handouts. Sad commentary on millions of Black people who are wasting their lives shooting drugs, having unwanted babies, living with poor education, and their own inner racism. fostered upon them, not by the average American, but by Obama and Black leaders like him.
Yep, keep ‘em down on the plantation, in forever economic dependence and slavery. That is no way to go through a productive, fulfilling life. This talented young lady has overcome the odds that most of her brothers and sisters have chosen to live in!!! Again, sad commentary on Blacks, more important, on Black leadership from Obama on down!!!
It’s only over the past 10-15 years that putting your hand over your heart during the anthem has become “proper.” Like others have mentioned, growing up we were taught hand over heart for the Pledge, but to stand respectfully at attention for the anthem.
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See that is exactly my point....
To you her "brothers and sisters" are Black Americans rather than just all Americans.
Why, in your mind, does she have to represent "Blacks"? Does the Dark Knight shooter represent Whites? Does HRC represent Whites?
She's just a kid who has accomplished more by sixteen that most of us will by sixty. What gives you the right to put the burden of Black America on her shoulders?