Race and Getting Ahead in Life

I think the time has come for a Great Awakening, and a Great Healing in America. It's time to put aside all of our petty differences, and begin to focus on the things that made us great in the first place.

We need to reject all forms of racism and hatred, wherever it may be found. Not just those that are politically or ideologically approved.

Speak truth, not only to power, but to the masses awash in their own brand of corruption and bigotry. And, stop allowing others to be your voice and your conscience.

Most of us know what's right, and what's wrong. We don't need peer pressure and mob mentality to guide us. It's time that we acted upon it, and lived by it.

You know it's wrong to hate a person, or a whole group of people, because of their skin color. It doesn't matter which lame excuse you may use to justify it; it's just plain wrong. That goes for everyone of every race, whether you're the KKK, the White Nationalist, ANTIFA, or Black Lives Matter.

There is no "White Priveledge" or "Black Power" anymore. If you are down, and oppressed, only you have the power and ability to get yourself out of that situation.

This is America, where (despite the lies you're being told) you still have the choice and opportunity to change your situation.

I was raised in a ghetto for part of my childhood. But, I knew that didn't mean I had to remain there. And,  my skin color had absolutely nothing to do with getting me out. It was a combination of education,  hard work, attitude and the determination to strive for better things (not to mention, a whole lot of grace from God).

I struggled, just like anyone living in or below poverty, and I didn't always make the best choices. But, so far, I have overcome, and pushed through. And, there's nothing unique or special about my story. Anyone can do it, if they just try.

Despite what all the dividers and race-baiters put there love to claim, no one ever gave me a damned thing because I was white. There's no exclusive club, or select membership I'm aware of.  Everything I have, I worked hard for, and earned on my own. I did it by acting like a civilized human being, and playing by the established rules of our society.

Whether you're white, black, brown, purple or green, you're never going to get anywhere in life by playing the victim, or blaming others for your own inactions or misdeeds.

If you want that six figure job, do what it takes to make yourself worthy of it. Get an education, dress like you've got an ounce of self-respect, learn how to treat others in a courteous manner, and seek out people who can help you achieve your goals.

You can't dress like a common criminal, or like you just rolled out of bed and have given up on life, and expect things to be just handed to you. You can't go to job interview, barely able to read or write, and expect to get a job. It's no one's fault but your own, if you'd rather sell drugs, or collect welfare, than do what it takes to succeed.

There's no secret to success in life (especially here in America). Everyone actually knows exactly what it takes to get ahead. Play by the rules, dream big, work hard, and keep picking yourself up when you fail. Sooner or later, you'll get there.

Stop using race as an excuse, and start doing what's right for you and your family. Help each other out, but don't enable laziness, addiction and ignorance.

And most of all, know that God truly does love you, and wants you to succeed (whether you believe in Him or not).

We're all in this together. God bless, and good luck.