The Black "Struggle" in America

Some african americans are born into struggling situations, like in the hood, in poverty, etc. This can sometimes lead to gang violence, drugs, etc. Statistics of crime by race and location don't lie.

I was born in the ghetto, like the real ghetto. My parents and I lived in a roof, surrounded by a gang ridden city. Gunshots heard every night, drug dealers around every corner. My parents decided enough is enough and we moved to another state for a better future for me and my sister. Easier said than done.

It isn't easy to move out as it requires money to move and relocate and it can be costly, so they saved up over a course of a year or 2.

Basically, I'm leading up to this statement: There's no fucking excuse to pursue a voilent lifestyle, there are ways to overcome and leave. It requires investment and sacrifices in time and money. It's sad because many kids born into this gang lifestyle can't escape from it because it's all they know. There's some people that want to leave that lifestyle but can't because they are afraid of the outside world or are intimidated by the obstacles they must face. It's not impossible...

Some african americans are born into struggling situations, like in the hood, in poverty, etc. This can sometimes lead to gang violence, drugs, etc. Statistics of crime by race and location don't lie.

I was born in the ghetto, like the real ghetto. My parents and I lived in a roof, surrounded by a gang ridden city. Gunshots heard every night, drug dealers around every corner. My parents decided enough is enough and we moved to another state for a better future for me and my sister. Easier said than done.

It isn't easy to move out as it requires money to move and relocate and it can be costly, so they saved up over a course of a year or 2.

Basically, I'm leading up to this statement: There's no fucking excuse to pursue a voilent lifestyle, there are ways to overcome and leave. It requires investment and sacrifices in time and money. It's sad because many kids born into this gang lifestyle can't escape from it because it's all they know. There's some people that want to leave that lifestyle but can't because they are afraid of the outside world or are intimidated by the obstacles they must face. It's not impossible...

Most of this is definitely correct, well-written thread!

I would say you are correct, there is basically no excuse to being in a gang or stuff like that, in the US at least, though some people really have no choice, some people have family in the gang, and could get killed for trying to leave. Obviously, they can try relocating with help from government authorities, not sure if it's possible to get some kind of witness protection plan for stuff like that.

Obviously its not impossible. It's a struggle for anybody, black or white, to get started in a decent place from the ground up.

black or white theres no difference i personally see more white people in gangs than i do black people

The black struggle is true in the sense that white people own all the banks and discrimination is strong against blacks more so than any other race.

02-08-2018, 04:38 AM

lemonhazee Wrote: The black struggle is true in the sense that white people own all the banks and discrimination is strong against blacks more so than any other race.

I would disagree with the discrimination part. Discrimination is hardly a thing in America anymore. Have you ever, in your life, actually encountered a situation where a black person was discriminated against simply because of the color of their skin? Black and white people have equal opportunity in America. Sometimes I feel that black people like to play the victim card when life is tough, just like vegans, transsexuals, or any other group that claims to be "oppressed." Life isn't supposed to be easy.

idk about this topic people have different options on this topic

idk about this topic but it is quite offensive honestly damn :(

02-08-2018, 04:44 AM

spacekeys Wrote: I would disagree with the discrimination part. Discrimination is hardly a thing in America anymore. Have you ever, in your life, actually encountered a situation where a black person was discriminated against simply because of the color of their skin? Black and white people have equal opportunity in America. Sometimes I feel that black people like to play the victim card when life is tough, just like vegans, transsexuals, or any other group that claims to be "oppressed." Life isn't supposed to be easy.

Lol seriously that isnt true at all i see this post was from Feb.Just look at all the discrimination going on since your post...I mean c'mon blacks dont have to play victim they mostly are in most cases just go and view facts saying this makes this post offensive

Just join a gang and dont do anything. You are always secure but dont have to do any crime shit. Ez