Changes to make African American people the model people for the world?

[lightbulb27]

You have been escalated to the highest level of leadership and you have 30... no 40 years to turn the "African American people" (you can define that however you wish) into the model of what humananity should be. They function at the highest levels of virtues, morals, family unity, dating, class, culture. They are respectful, honorable, have integrity... nearly all of them. They become the top echilon in careers of physicians, dentists, scientists, athletes, policy makers, bankers (honest ones), CEO's, psychologists, small business owners, astronaughts, farmers... that others look up to... you get the idea. Impoverished rise to middle class. Maybe you rejected them before, but now you want them in your neighborhood because you know their character, they will always do right, tell truth, respect your space. Their diets are exceptional... they don't eat junk American garbage diet, they eat right, are in shape mentally and physically. They know how to handle "situations" that come up to survive, be peaceful and thrive. They know food, they grow it, understand agriculture, they are capable well balanced people... the majority. They are sought after, not because of color but because of their exceptional abilities. In short... they become they best each individual can be, not drawn down into dismay, depression and poverty in large numbers.

You might reference that to the top of India which is imported to USA. Not saying they are perfect, but they are floating to the top fast.

Jail... emptied over time because they just don't commit crimes.. no point in profiling if they aren't involved, rarely do they falter. "The Dream" goes further... they rise way above the call. Low failure rate.

Note: I tried to define it different ways... I went with a narrower definition. If you'd like to take on all "black people", African, etc.. go ahead... it's your piece of paper and plan.

Ok... you are in charge now... what is your plan of action? I may share my opinion.

[midnightmoon05]

https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en

There are many amazing upper/middle families of black (from all around the world) ... many whom made contributions to the society. Those are being silent due to the louder groups... who are falling off of the society... like the whites or others...

[RolandCuthbert]

Well, wouldn't you have to take away African-American free will first?

1. I would have to have God like powers, then I could take away African-American free will and force them to do what I wanted.

That's all that needs to be done.

[lightbulb27]

what do you mean by take away free will?
For example: The Indian people I meet... they are rising above. Many chinese/Asian are as well. We get the cream of the crop in USA in general, but I see a lot of family unity, discipline to study, parental control and influence, religious traditions, dietary choices. I see a lot of good goign on in some cultures.
True for some other cultures as well and some specific people. The "boundaries" for people are established by family, community, beliefs. I agree free will is a huge problem... give a kid free reighn... no parent, no teacher, a corrupt society and media... a video game console a soda and a cheeseburger... gonna have big problems. So parents would be my #1 investment.

ok, you're president with full control of the Fed. what next?:)

[RolandCuthbert]

Yeah, I meet a lot of Indian people too. A lot of them are rising above. I agree. I am not sure what that has to do with the thread. I have never met an Indian who thought he/she was better than African-Americans based upon some group metric.

But you have to take away free will, because people can choose not to be successful. They can choose to be criminals, gang members, etc. Or some can choose not to work hard. They can choose to just be "average" and coast through life.

You can't let people choose that stuff and expect for them to be successful. Right?

[lightbulb27]

I call out Indians as a reference point for a "culture" that is rising above the others.. in my view. You see them, you see it and why. It's good, we need that... but they are not perfect people either. Of the Indians (from India) I know, they accept (or are detested by and accept) the cast system and it makes it easy on their psyches. I still don't relate to seeing black as lower or whatever, my brain didn't see that. Some are, but it's more than one factor. But I'm aware that some do. I'm not sure if indians do.
But my reference point of indians..2 solid parents, 1-2 kids, dating/mating rituals work, most Dr.'s are Indian, many CEO's, education, work ethic, they aren't being gunned down or chased nor stealing... don't need to, they eat real food, run stores. Won't find them in jails. etc.. Going to dominate!

"It takes 3 days to get lazy, and 3 years to get motivated" chinese wisdom. Competition is good, I think people need to embrace it is, recognize and challenge to rise above. While some are bogged down in age old issues, others are marching ahead unobstructed. Time to "up our games"... or else.

[RolandCuthbert]

Yeah, I am not certain of what we are speaking of now.

I was just offering my two cents on that whole fixing African-American culture thing.

You would have to take away freedom of choice for African-Americans.

In that light, I don't know where Indian culture fits. The few I know, well, the one I am good friends with, his parents tried to force cultural traditions onto him, like an arranged marriage. But he was too Americanized. . . so he married a "Black" woman.

Then my other good friend, married in India. But he and his wife, arranged to have their marriage look like it was arranged.

If you get my meaning. Apparently many Indian people use that method.

But yeah, not sure what's going on anymore with the conversation.

[Red_Dragon]

We'd have to be the majority race in order for that to happen but I don't care about that. Individually you can be successful without being the dominant race here.

[lightbulb27]

I agree individuals can rise above, and sometimes... all those roadblocks and challenges seem to produce the best of the best... many examples. But I question if being the majority is necessary. Resources... are definitely required in that sense, but they can be very corrupting as well... a poison pill is wealth... and a double edged sword.
Thanks for sharing sir!