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The word inclusion sounds to me like a very easily understood term. However, when we look at its meaning throughout the history of humanity, it becomes very complicated.
Consider the ancient man in tribes where functionality ruled whether one was a valued tribe member. Over the centuries, we have progressed to valuing fellow human beings based on many other factors.
Today's political situation has race and many differentiating influences determining the inclusion of all citizens in the nurturing and growth of many countries, including America. Can we work towards the reduction of the animosities that so divide us?
In America, we must recognize that one of the most significant barriers to inclusion is our history of slavery and the devaluing of Blacks as second-class humans. Scientists acknowledge that all humans evolved from ancient African beginnings. Still, somehow, whites, conquering the world through powerful weapons like guns and canons, feel that they are better than others.
During slavery, it was illegal to teach the enslaved to read. Realize that in post-slavery, Blacks quickly improved their literacy rates faster than at any time in human history. Another factor, I believe, is that the thought of little Black boys being around little white girls has been high on the list of reasons why Blacks have not been allowed to have any real power in America. Again, fear hinders inclusion.
As we try to help whites understand their prejudices, our progress
is thwarted seemingly by the fear of white loss. In other words, it may be dangerous to give Blacks the same levels of power and financial wealth as whites.
How do we go about working to reduce white fear? The answer to this question must be resolved by society if true "INCLUSION" is ever to be achieved!
Thanks for listening!
William Leroy Kennedy
Former Financial Services Professional at Kennedy Group, Ltd. – Financial/Motivation
Studied Architectural Engineering at Prairie View A&M University “Giving a strong recommendation: Khan Academy for educational success.
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