This is a wonderful time to be considered "Black in America." For the first time a "black man" is seriously being considered for the highest position in American history. I never thought that in my life time would I see this day. However, for some reason, I am not feeling so happy. What is this ambivalence about? I, like millions more, had the opportunity to watch the CNN program, "Black in America." It was something that I was looking forward to watching and was hoping to see and/or hear something that I had not already known. What I saw was the same old "black" elitist propaganda that has been troubling the black community for decades. As if pitting one black person against the other isn't bad enough. This ubiquitous crab in the barrel mentality is what has divided the black community and will continue to do so. The fact that you have "prominent" black lawyers, actors, doctors and clergy speaking out against the ills of the black community will do nothing to solve its problems. I look at it as showing the lower class society that "they" have made it and that it can be done by all. Nothing can be further from the truth. To continue perpetuating this myth does a disservice to those who are trying really hard to make it, but cannot get a"break". Yes, hard work and perseverance will assist you in your trials and tribulations, but let's not forget the bigger picture that not everyone will make it. We in the black community cannot sit back and point fingers. You'd be no better than other groups that consistently denigrate our underprivileged class. Somehow we must resolve this issue of disparity and try to help each other. However, if we continue to try to impress others and drive that wedge, then will we ever be anything other than just "Black in America."
