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Have you ever heard someone say, I'm not racist--I have lots of black friends! or something similar? I've been thinking about why us white folks can be of two minds about black folks. That is, we can sincerely love and care for African Americans in our churches, etc., yet be somewhat outraged at Black Lives Matter, etc.I think the answer is the white people, perhaps without realizing it, divide blacks into at least two camps. There is that range of African Americans that stretch down from the Huxtables (Bill Cosby's show) to the average black person...and then there is that other group that, rightly or wrongly, are smeared with all the negative stereotypes (e.g., welfare queens, babies out of wedlock, criminals, etc.).But while whites see (at least) two types of African Americans, I think African Americans view themselves more monolithically. That is, to say bad things to any black person is to say bad things about them all. Something has to give if we are going to get over this (assuming I am largely right about what I am saying). Now, there are people who could care less about the qualities of a black person--they are just so much of an idiot that they don't like a person solely due to the color of their skin. You can't help these folks, for the most part. So we have to leave them out of the equation; they are the lone wolf racists that cannot easily be disabused of their ignorance.So what do we do? I imagine whites would want all black folks to know that any racist comments are not directed at ALL blacks...but only at certain, deserving blacks.And I imagine that blacks would want whites to know that if they say something racist about this or that black (no matter how deserving), it cuts them, too, since they see it as a racist statement against all blacks.How do we solve this? Is it solvable outside of a divine grace?Am I even right about the matter?

I am not sure there is an answer, except for time. I don't think I am alone in my thinking. Older people can see it even clearer. because we can remember segregation. We lived it and very seldom questioned it. That is just the way it is (we thought). My mom and dad came from farms around Toccoa Georgia. And as far back as I can remember the 'N' word was prohibited in our home. Use it and expect a lecture along with a swat on the rear if you were a child. We are ALL children of God!I am writing another book. It is about a preacher's kid and his dog. I am thinking back to my childhood. I was too young to understand when I ate at my friend's house (who were Colored, 'til she died mama said Colored is respectful) any way at my friend's house I could not eat at their table with them. I had to sit on the stack of firewood behind the wood stove. When I asked Mrs Davis (Mammy) WHY? All she would say was It ain't accepted boy, once you are growed you will understand. The Davis kids sat at our table when they ate with us.Later in life I did learn the reason. The 'Colored folk' had to tread lightly down south because their intent could be misunderstood. and when that happened terrible things could happen.So as I look back at the changes over the years there have been giant strides in the education of 'we' whites. Time and the help of folk like MLK jr have brought those strides. Enough? of course not. Do I have any close black friends. No, but I do have friends that we eat together once or twice a year. I hired a young mason once. He had a great personality, Jerry Bridges. On his breaks we talked. I found out he was a COG preacher. His father in law was a leader in the COG. What a joy to sit and talk with him when he had time. I learned more. I learned even more from Sticky. A black business man who became the subject of my first book. YES, in his opinion Black and Whites are working better together, and time will make it better. His philosophy:Y'all got hardheaded Whites, we got hardheaded Blacks, but they are being less and less.By the way, I also learned something from 'Ron' a militant black in the USN. We had a great relationship, I liked Ron. One day he was laughing as he had lengthened his hair to a moderate 'Afro'. I hear you white boys say my hair is like steel wool, feel this dude and see what you think. I did feel it, and it was softer than cotton. No I did not think it was like steel wool, but I was surprised how soft it was. NOW YOU WHITE BOYS KNOW! Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

Currently, 99% of racism is from blacks aimed towards whites

I think that percentage is off a good bit my friend. The media helps establish that feeling. I wish I could say news, but I am not too sure we have any real 'news' today. On any report it is easy to see the reporters view coming through.What I do find, and it hurts my feelings. I find when I speak and smile at many black males, I get a stare, or an ignore. I actually feel good when I get a return greeting and a smile.Now black women I normally get a big smile and return salutation. That attitude is bolstered by the media. I still think your percentages are way too high. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

I think that percentage is off a good bit my friend. The media helps establish that feeling. I wish I could say news, but I am not too sure we have any real 'news' today. On any report it is easy to see the reporters view coming through.What I do find, and it hurts my feelings. I find when I speak and smile at many black males, I get a stare, or an ignore. I actually feel good when I get a return greeting and a smile.Now black women I normally get a big smile and return salutation. That attitude is bolstered by the media. I still think your percentages are way too high. FBI stats prove I'm right, brother

Growing up in a blended family, I can tell you that racism exists on every side. I can remember being at family gatherings on my dad’s side (Caucasian ) and hearing my own relatives using the “N” word. Society was much less accepting of interracial marriages at the time.

Please provide these supporting statistics. Thanks I'm not saved because I'm good. I'm saved because He's good!My website: www.bradfreeman.comMy blog: bradcfreeman.tumblr.com/

Please provide these supporting statistics. Thanks. Haha yeah. The numbers are so stupid - 99% - that no person with any reasoning skills at all would believe them

RS

Waiting on those FBI stats.