African Americans: What's the best answer you give to those who call you sell-out because you're educated?

Good for you! Anyone who calls you a "sell-out" is jealous of your success and ability.

I am raising my son the same way... (His father is black, I'm Italian) I don't want him to be tempted to emulate some of the (very bad) examples he will inevitably see on TV and the movies.

Just because society has a formed stereotypes about all black Americans doesn't mean every black American fits the stereotype. Most don't... anyone who tells you you're a "sell-out" for trying to better yourself through education is just buying into the lie.

Let me add this:

Yes, I can relate... I grew up in a predominately Italian and Puerto Rican NYC neighborhood. I now live in Minnesota, where I went to college. Among all of my cousins and the kids i grew up with, I am the only one with a college education. When I visit the neighborhood I grew up in, I sometimes get treated like an outsider, as though I'm trying to be a snob or a show-off... which of course isn't my intention at all. I think the problem is that people just can't relate to a different way of life.

PS: Your baby is adorable!

You have accomplished things to be proud of! Education is one of the best things for a person. If people don't like sounding educated, that is the same as not wanting to look groomed or smell bathed. They are the ones selling themselves short. You can just tell them that you appreciate the opportunity you have been given and you believe in our great country and you are not going to waste it! Keep on keeping on! More people ought to mentor the young. Goodness knows we all needed it when we were young.

damn, you everybody is frightened of your very own shadows. circulate out on a limb. Dare to offend. Or do not difficulty to remark in any respect. study slightly historic previous, of this and different international locations. In enormously much each and every subculture, poverty ridden communities ranked greater in out-of-wedlock births and single parent families. additionally greater in crime and violence. Ethnic historical past isn't the figuring out ingredient. a feeling of hopelessness and helplessness in the community is. What could be accomplished? carry jobs to the community that inspire self-appreciate and a perception in a greater suitable destiny.

My heart goes out to you. I dont understand why you are called "a sell out". Just make sure you dont believe it, be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. Educate your child as well.