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Originally posted by Ariana Grande
The "new black" is ignorant to think that unless you're lightskin and a "comfortable shade" for white people, you're not going to be treated the same. The "new black" should open their eyes and realize that they don't have the same opportunities as the successful white people around them. The "new black" needs to realize that they need to work twice as hard to be a percentage of what white people are. The "new black" needs to know that yes, you can dream, but you also need to work hard to create equality for your brothers and sisters.
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While we still have a long way to go, I really can't agree with this.
I'm, probably, what you would call a "new black". I don't let my skin color define who I am. I don't bind with the stereotypical view of"black culture". Growing up in the area I did, which was very suburban, I was exposed to a number of positive people and had a great education.
I've never felt like I didn't have the same opportunities as "the successful white people" around me. In my workplace, I've progressed past many people both black and white.
Racism and hardships exist for many people out there, regardless of ethnicity... but I don't like when people use that as an excuse for being held back in life. People need to change their attitude and go out into life with positivity, respect, dignity and grace. They'll then realize that the world is theirs.