YouTube Video of panel discussion [Time 10:00]; Facilitator asks Shelby Steele “If societal racism against Black Americans has ended, then why is there not more prosperity?” - my paraphrase.
My response part 1:
In research, association is not causation. This means that we don’t necessarily know the cause of limited prosperity among Black Americans. I believe that honest discourse will increase the likelihood of our discovering “Why” at some point.
My response part 2:
Identity activism has done tremendous harm to Black Americans by messaging “You are disliked by society”,
“Police hate you and want to harm you”, “You are different from non-Black Americans” and
“You must encounter a same-race teacher, doctor, etc., for the relationship to be fruitful”.
In 2019 at work, I sat in rooms where identity activists advised people to interpret experiences as “A glass half-empty”. At a discussion on perceived need for race-matched therapist”; I disagreed and said that a behavioral science foundation and professional ethics will yield benefit regardless of race. After saying that, I was not allowed to speak again during that meeting.
Don’t beat around the bush Glenn, tell em what you really think! 🥸
YouTube Video of panel discussion [Time 10:00]; Facilitator asks Shelby Steele “If societal racism against Black Americans has ended, then why is there not more prosperity?” - my paraphrase.
My response part 1:
In research, association is not causation. This means that we don’t necessarily know the cause of limited prosperity among Black Americans. I believe that honest discourse will increase the likelihood of our discovering “Why” at some point.
My response part 2:
Identity activism has done tremendous harm to Black Americans by messaging “You are disliked by society”,
“Police hate you and want to harm you”, “You are different from non-Black Americans” and
“You must encounter a same-race teacher, doctor, etc., for the relationship to be fruitful”.
In 2019 at work, I sat in rooms where identity activists advised people to interpret experiences as “A glass half-empty”. At a discussion on perceived need for race-matched therapist”; I disagreed and said that a behavioral science foundation and professional ethics will yield benefit regardless of race. After saying that, I was not allowed to speak again during that meeting.
We need your voice Dr Loury. Be encouraged!
Glenn - Hope you have a few spare minutes to watch the link below apropos your discussion...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1gKmFGM3RI
I watched it, Bill. Wow! Gave me a lot to think about.
Well, that was a waste of time. You should have stayed home.
File this under, pearls before swine.
500-600 rampaging scholars at the opening of 6 Flags in Atlanta. Culminating in a firefight with police. Last week in Chicago, 49 shot, 12 dead.
I hate to be the one to tell you but, this is as good as it gets.
No I just can not believe that what u described is as good as it gets. I pray for transformed hearts
Pray harder, because last year black guys killed more people than all the Japanese kamikaze attacks in WW2.
And by all appearances, they will continue to exhibit about the same amount of personal self restraint. BANZI.....
I am…
A whole lot of star power on that panel, giving hope to the American people vis a vis the underpinnings of equality.
Thank you, Glenn! So much respect for you.