http://www.jermaineharris.com/2008/10/is-november-4th-the-end-of-the-civil-rights-movement/ Get smart or Die trying Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:46:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.jermaineharris.com/2008/10/is-november-4th-the-end-of-the-civil-rights-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-51 J Harris Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:04:07 +0000 http://www.jermaineharris.com/?p=405#comment-51 Steven, thanks for your thoughts. Our battle will most certainly continue, yet one factor in racism is the power structure. Some Sociologist define racism as opprecssion from the majority (empowered) onto the minority (unempowered). If Black people change their view of percieved oppression, to feel empowered despite racist attitudes, it may not matter if oppression exist. The job Obama does will mean a lot to African-American advancement. No matter what happens, you are a perfect example of our future success. You are a scholar, in college now and you will be a shining light for your people regardless. If we can collectively give that hope and drive to the next generation, racism will no longer be a sugnificant part of American culture and all people can succeed regardless of their race or what other people feel. This is what America was destined to become. Steven, thanks for your thoughts. Our battle will most certainly continue, yet one factor in racism is the power structure. Some Sociologist define racism as opprecssion from the majority (empowered) onto the minority (unempowered). If Black people change their view of percieved oppression, to feel empowered despite racist attitudes, it may not matter if oppression exist. The job Obama does will mean a lot to African-American advancement. No matter what happens, you are a perfect example of our future success. You are a scholar, in college now and you will be a shining light for your people regardless. If we can collectively give that hope and drive to the next generation, racism will no longer be a sugnificant part of American culture and all people can succeed regardless of their race or what other people feel. This is what America was destined to become.

]]> http://www.jermaineharris.com/2008/10/is-november-4th-the-end-of-the-civil-rights-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-50 StevenW Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:43:18 +0000 http://www.jermaineharris.com/?p=405#comment-50 Obama's claim to presidency, if it occurs, will be a momentous account into the record book of historical achievements among African-Americans. However, his presidency does not alleviate that problems that has occurred due to race. As long as we look different from one another, racism and prejudices will exist. With Obama being an African-American, people will be judging him more critically as they do anyone who stakes a claim to authority. Whether it is a pastor, or black college football coach, any claim to power causes certain to people to try and find the negatives of them having that position rather than the good that has come from their authority. So for Obama, if he doesn't get on things right away, I believe it could sway those racist to feel justified for their beliefs. We have to realize that with much freedoms come a rebellion against it. Thats why I believe that as African-Americans we must ourselves work just as hard as Obama who may claim presidency, because though it may seem that he represents African Americans everywhere, not everyone is going to work as hard as he to get to where he is. The change, and the hope from is campaign is that we eventually will. Obama’s claim to presidency, if it occurs, will be a momentous account into the record book of historical achievements among African-Americans. However, his presidency does not alleviate that problems that has occurred due to race. As long as we look different from one another, racism and prejudices will exist. With Obama being an African-American, people will be judging him more critically as they do anyone who stakes a claim to authority. Whether it is a pastor, or black college football coach, any claim to power causes certain to people to try and find the negatives of them having that position rather than the good that has come from their authority. So for Obama, if he doesn’t get on things right away, I believe it could sway those racist to feel justified for their beliefs. We have to realize that with much freedoms come a rebellion against it. Thats why I believe that as African-Americans we must ourselves work just as hard as Obama who may claim presidency, because though it may seem that he represents African Americans everywhere, not everyone is going to work as hard as he to get to where he is. The change, and the hope from is campaign is that we eventually will.

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