Spike Lee - "Black People Can't Be Racist - Discuss

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30. I think that is why some

White people keep themselves all upset because they know they have been awful and the expect some retribution. They are reflexively defensive and offensive.

I love Maya Angelo by the way. I have a little book of her short stories somewhere boxed up. I have a favorite story that i wish I could remember the title of.

It went a little like this: Maya was on the phone with a white liberal lady planning some type of gala to honor veterans (I think) The white lady refered to 'our boys" meaning the white kids and Maya called her on it. The woman was so embarrassed she hung up. It was an instance where even flaming white liberals still see color lines. There were more insightful thoughts and Maya wanted to use the incident a teachable moment. She tried to call her back to talk about it but the calls went unanswered. The woman was too ashamed to face her again and continue the dialog. The essay meant a lot to me. Even the well meaning are not completely perfected.

Now, I need to finish watching Wanda Sykes on Ellen. Pretty funny stuff.