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You're being combative. But let's get something clear. Where are your generation's teachers?
If I do not know history, as a younger person, is that MY fault?
Yes, it is your fault you dont know ypur history. Because it means you havent been paying attention. You didnt want to get involved. This month alone, your history has been all over the television and radio. You not feeling moved to google more is on you. Did you even go see 'Red Tails'? Flawed though it is, it is our history. We arent suppose to hold your had. Now I'll let him school you on our generations leaders. Then you will really see combative.
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Mass incarceration is the New Jim Crow. Between 1970 and 1995, the jailing of African Americans increased seven fold. African Americans make up 12% of the U.S. population - and 53% of the nation's prison population. There are more African Americans enslaved under correctional control today - in prison or jail; on probation or parole - than there were in 1850.
I heard that "[Some People] are always laughing when nothing's funny."[1]
In the past, Africans taught Africans. Today, Europeans teach Africans; then Africans ask "Were you taught about us?"
I know 'recent history.' I'm not impressed. The "Elders" dropped the ball.
I know 'recent history.' I question whether those judging are impervious to judgment.
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And you think that I should go pay George Lucas to watch a movie--or turn on my White-owned television. Geez--you are the liberator? For what are you laughing?
I'm too old for these games. You two can play by yourselves.
Talking about personal responsibility and 'not holding the hands' of the youth and you wonder why ya'll messed up? Review your ancient history, men.
HTP
[1] I should mind my idioms.