It’s too bad that you have decided to focus on keeping black Americans, etc in a victim role. While I thought some of the episodes had potential to be something great, it was most often overshadowed by “evil white people, unjust society, blacks don’t ever get the same opportunities, raise up and demand equality, systematic racism, blacks are/have always been/will always be victims”. I feel that these claims hurt the conversation rather than help it. No one in power (in any position in life regardless of race) wants to hear all the excuses/reasons why you are where you are and how you’re a perpetual victim of your circumstances. The majority of white America is currently living with the same general circumstances; lack of fathers in the home, low paying wages, drugs, mental health issues, poor living environments, unfair rent prices, etc etc. Anyone can describe they selves as a victim and talk about all the bad things that happened or caused them to not succeed. But in reality, no one cares. What people WANT to hear, is you taking responsibility for YOUR LIFE and YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. You may have to put in more effort than Sally who lives in the suburb, for that job you want, but so what?! Get up earlier, get to work and out work her and SHOW them YOU are the one who deserves the raise or the promotion or whatever the incentive is. Go to school and continue your education instead of dropping out of high school or only taking a tear of JC. You can go to college for less than you’d think. You don’t have attend UCLA all 4 years. Go to the local JC and get your AA. Apply for ALL the aid you can get for school, scholarships, grants, etc etc. THEN transfer to a local Uni and go to school. If you’re in a low income situation or you’re still young and your parent(s) are in a low income situation, school will most likely be paid for in full or almost in full. Get your degree. Work a part time job while going to school. Don’t throw the little money you, away by needing lashes or nails, or hair, or weed, or drink, or the new Jordan’s etc. Scrimp and save until you make it where you want to be!!
You can’t call yourself a victim when you’re choosing to stay one.
