Last night I watched an MTV program called TRUE LIFE, and was not too surprised at the subject since it seemed to be a topic that discussed here in JU very recently.
It mostly had to do with interracial relationships and the reaction of the general public, these mixed couples, a black and white male gay couple, a white male and black female couple, and a white female and hispanic male. The first couple were discriminated against firstly among their own close friends and then those they came into contact with while searching for an apartment. The second couple were harassed by young black men because the girl was with a white guy, yet their families were completely supportive of the couple, they are now engaged and plan on marrying in May 2005. The last couple were discriminated against by her own parents who eventually came to terms with the relationship because of the birth of her baby and their getting to know the guy. The truth is that each one of these people love, hurt, laugh, cry and bleed just like the next person in spite of what others around do or say to them. They are proud of who they are and where they are going, they are not smart, rich, or extraordinary people but they are fellow AMERICANS and maybe your neighbor.
The point is we are AMERICANS and we live in a greatly diverse land. WE all need to be proud of who we are and how we got here. I'm proud to be mixed and most importantly to be a full fledged AMERICAN, I take pride in my work and in the values I have taught my children, small minded people with small minded views have not kept me from accomplishing what I have chosen to. AMERICA affords many opportunities and it up to the individual to make his or her own choice on what they want to accomplish. The only person who owes you is yourself, it's by no means easy to live in today's world it takes personal strength and growth and the willingness to work hard. There is no room for rose colored glasses, see reality for what it is - a day to day struggle to survive.
It doesn't pay to be jealous of others. Hatred only breeds hatred and leads to self destruction. Accept that nothing is perfect!!!!!
BE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS!!!!!!!