Black families live in homes on both sides of mine. We don't interact much but not for the reasons Jesse Jackson espouses.
They, like me work their asses off to support their families and are bone tired when they get home.
We leave for work in darkness and arrive home in darkness.
I don't notice that they are black except because of my optic senses. Much like their shirt is red. I see that it is red and don't care, much like their skin is darker and I don't care.
They are good neighbors too. I hope they feel the same about my family and me.
Black Americans are no different than white Americans as this country gives you the opportunity to succeed or fail.
It is our choice.
Yes, but it's the trouble makers we have to speak up to. And Jesse has been telling his people to speak up too. We're gonna have to get smart and tough now...