There is a big difference between the African-American of the nineteenth century and of the post New-Deal era. In the nineteenth century, their bodies were in chains but their minds were free. Today, while their bodies may be free, their minds are enslaved. Only when we finally eliminate the mental slavery of dependency, will we truly eliminate slavery in the United States.
No, I didn't. If you had said "attitudes and values of individuals", then that would be different. But your post referenced the "attitudes and values" of the groups, and compared one group to another, so my statement stands.
And I think you missed the point of my comments entirely. Stating that, in effect, all Blacks are looking for a handout is highly insulting. As I said, I am sure that was not your intent, and I merely was pointing out to you that you should choose your words more carefully.