EAG: WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a recently published article about racial unrest at the University of Missouri, the Rev. Harry R. Jackson Jr., gave an honest assessment of the concept of “white privilege.”
Jackson, a black man who serves as senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Washington, D.C., believes that “white privilege” exists. But he also believes that many black people, and well-meaning white people, are wasting their time focusing on the topic.
“The people – white and black – who are shining the light on white privilege must understand that focusing on it will, in and of itself, bring no measureable improvement to the lives of black people or other minorities, “ Jackson wrote.
Thanks pastor. Glad you are speaking out.
“In Missouri, for example, the average African-American high school graduate in 2014 scored between a 16 and 17.7 on the ACT. These numbers are more than four points lower than the state average and indicate that the overwhelming majority are not ready for college-level work.”
My opinion? White privilege is only a privilege if you take advantage of it, which anyone would.
Wait, dont we have affirmative action? Doesnt that counter “white privilege”?
I know this is not the right place for this, but I buried my Lion this morning. He was a 2 year old orange tabby I raised from a kitten. Had him fixed about 2 months ago and tried to keep him in the house but he wanted outside.
This morning, the lady across the street knocked on my door and told me Lion was laying in her driveway. His neck was broken when he crossed the road and got hit. I picked him up. He was still warm. I came back to my front porch, crying and sobbing, and cradled him and loved him for a half hour, then went and dug a hole in the back yard and buried him. He was so beautiful and knew he was loved. I fed him 3 times a day and he lacked for nothing. I will miss him so. Please pray for me. It is so hard to let go. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord, but it hurts so bad.
Would be nice if he’d do something about this:
http://www.mintpressnews.com/white-americans-are-the-biggest-terror-threat-in-the-united-states/211608/
Wanna bet this guy walks this comment back after the Sharpton’s, Jackson’s and Obama remind him of his place on the plantation?
So sorry for your loss. As I have stated before, I have a harder time with animal deaths than I do with people. People can love and hate. Animals can only love, they are incapable of hating. My suggestion, after you’ve given yourself a chance to grieve, get another cat from the shelter. I suggest a pair of kittens from the same litter. I do not allow my cats outside anymore due to cars and the coyotes.
Redskin, please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. se know you have my thoughts and prayers.
White privilege my ass. That’s what affirmative action is for.
so tired of hearing about my so-called white privilege
this is the stuff that matters, very sorry to hear about this loss, redskin
Glad SOMEONE’s speaking up. ANd he’s the “right” color, who would call HIM racist? Oh, wait, Bill Cosby. . . .what happened to him. . . . .
My condolences to you; I completely understand how overwhelmed with grief you are right now. I have had cats for 52 of my 58 years and each time I lost one, it was like a knife through my heart.
Pets are the greatest. They give unconditional love and affection, and are loyal, compaionable, and entertaining. I know that Lion will be missed greatly.
Also don’t worry about being off-topic. There are many animal lovers on this site and everything concerning pets is considered relevant, if not necessarily germane to the topic at hand.
Give the Reverend a raise!
Seriously, how do people think whites got where they are? We didn’t all inherit piles of money. We mostly worked for what we have. There is no magic shortcut to success.
Oh, Redskin, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a terrible thing. It’s hard enough when they pass because of old age, but to lose your friend this way is terrible. As you said, he knew he was loved and that you did right by him. So sorry.
Redskin, letting go of someone you love is so hard to do. Time does help but that is no comfort now. I still weep for my orange tabby, Ivan, and it’s been three years. Sometimes you just have to be still and grieve. I will pray for you. RIP, Lion.
@ Redskin,
So, so sorry for your loss. I feel for you.
I am an animal lover and rescue what I can with what little money I have. I wish I could do more. I believe that God will punish mankind for the cruel treatment to animals. I really do. They give unconditional love, protect us, give us joy.