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To: tejek who wrote (111513)3/22/2012 11:04:48 AM
From: Land Shark  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
>If you are an African American, you are much less likely to achieve the American Dream.

At least 1000 times more likely to end up encarcerated.



To: tejek who wrote (111513)3/23/2012 12:48:16 AM
From: koan  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
<<And if you're fortunate enough to acheive the "American Dream", you're shunned and persecuted by the "haves", especially if you're African American.

If you are an African American, you are much less likely to achieve the American Dream.

Absolutely. I hate racism. Just hate it. I would not allow any racism in any of my family members. I quit talking to a bunch of them-lol.

But my daughter assures me the kids see past it.