Being PRO-BLACK Does NOT Make Me ANTI-WHITE!!!

     I am sure I bear several names; some I'll gladly accept, and others I simply view as nicknames that ooze from the faucet-like mouths of my naysayers. I'll start with one name that fits me "Pro Black" It is a term whose definition is ultimately ambiguous; so rather than make a fool out of myself trying to do so, I will instead give you my own personal account of how it influences my way of life. To me, being Pro-Black is a state of mind. I look to support my race. I look to encourage my race. I look forward to improving the future of my race in such that I start by first improving myself as a member of such a unique group. I failed to learn much of anything about my race while attending grade school, and as adult, I have realized that information such as that must be sought out; it is not given material. Am I wrong for wanting to become more knowledgeable about my roots? Am I wrong for preferring to support Black owned businesses? Am I wrong for taking pride in the one thing that I feel mainstream America holds against me? I will let the readers ponder. I will not answer those questions; not because I am scared of improperly responding, not because I fear backlash, but because most could not fully digest my non-political answer. With all the words I have uttered, I have yet to utter what I deem most important about this blog. It is the fact that I am not racist. As scrutinized and as ostracized as I may feel at times in regards to the color of my skin, I dare not extend the same courtesy to others. I do not hate White people. I understand that the ways of some White people is not indicative of all. In the same breath I can honestly say that I know even people of my own race are not always rooting for me, or have my best interests at heart. All I really care about is the prospering of American culture as a whole. But let us face the facts, Blacks are trailing behind in several categories that I feel are essential to furthering the progress of generations to come. I just want to help where I can. Whether it is educating myself, or others, no matter their color. I simply do not want my race to be left behind. It is a dog-eat-dog world out there, and some of us are about as helpless as a new born kittens; tender, blind, and defenseless.