[old curmudgeon]

I have read of similar events before.

It is deeper, according to those stories, than skin color.

The trash blacks are deeply resentful of any black who tries to speak correct English, study seriously or in other ways try to improve themselves.

[CrazyIvan]

There could have been some jealousy involved also. The boys tend to favor the lighter skinned girls. Look at the harem that Tiger Woods accumulated.

[Cold Heart]

Charles Payne, a FOX business host & Wall Street entrepreneur went through similar harassment growing up & leaving Harlem. Charles has another asset besides being smart & ambitious, he's big.