Attitude

Here is the story of two Black fathers talking to their sons. Mr. Smith says, beware of the White oppressors and their henchman in the police department. They will target you just like they did me and your grandpa. You are a victim systemic racism and you are not responsible for what happens to you. Don't allow anyone to dis you or you will appear weak. You are considered a second class citizen and there is nothing you can do about that. Mr. Jones says, you were born in the greatest country on earth. Opportunities abound and all you have to do is accept responsibility for your own behavior, pay attention in school, show respect for others and when you go to work always do more than your fair share. Black people were treated poorly in the past but that is not the case today. You can do anything you set your mind to. This is all about attitude.