My privileges are as follows:
- more athletic schoarships
- overly praised for giving back to my community
- permisson to "keep it real"
- can get away with saying "you people" and "n-word"
- use racism as a reason to do unlawful and socially unaccpetable things
- more financial assistance given in college
- overly praised for being successful
- affirmative action
- use of Black History to surpress other ethnic groups
- more likely to be mentally strong due to hardships
- less likely for skin cancer
- survivors spirit
- sense of community
- verstile hair styles
- acceptable to be on public assistance
- " " unemployed
- " " incarcerated
- acceptable to not finish high school
- " " attend college
Great list Shandra! No offense taken. I think it is healthy to have to look at where we are in terms of our culture. And I am glad you can keep it real!
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