[WesMan]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

That made me laugh. Because I think there are many people in the workforce today that would welcome a level playing field.
Why? Because as a manger, I had to have a "diverse" person on any slate for any job posting. Part of my performance evaluation was based on how many "diverse" people I had on my staff. Leadership was also rated on their diverse staff. So minorities were promoted because leadership had to have a diverse staff. (it didn't matter if they were ready... or qualified... leadership found positions to promote minorities to make their numbers.)
So I'm sure all those people who were passed over because they didn't have the "bonus points" of being a minority would say.... "bring it on." Because they would LOVE a level playing field. (I am 100% sure of this).

Thank You!!! I had the same issues too!!!

[billyb1950]

I do not consider my "privilege" to be white. My "privilege" and my legacy was earned and was a result of my choice to work hard, work smart and subsequently built a successful business on my own. Ironically, my "white" success ran parallel to Title IX, Affirmative Action, and the elimination of bank redlining certain disadvantaged areas, all which were created to assist black Americans to be successful if they chose to take advantage of them. As a result, I am confident there are many black American successes right here in The Villages. Next...do not paint a broad brush of racism on me or anyone else. It is patently unfair and false. Finally, my wife and I are monthly donors to the Wildwood Food Pantry. Once a month, we purchase food and other items and drop them off at the United Methodist Church. We also volunteer at charities in the area. It's all about Paying it Forward. PS: "Lives Matter"... may I say if anyone chooses to insert any hue of color, then he/she just might be a racist.

[Kahiland]

Please remember pet food and treats for people's fur babies. Families who are struggling financially have a pet may not be able to afford to care for their pet and surrender the animal to an uncertain future.

Thank you.🐾🐾🐾🐾❤❤❤

[kendi]

Originally Posted by tvbound

The fact that white privilege does indeed exist and gives us a head start in life, is as I've said before, proved by most of us knowing deep down that our lives would have generally been harder had we been born with black skin. That doesn't mean that all whites have taken advantage of this head start, or that a lot of those born black haven't gotten past the inherit disadvantage, but to deny it isn't there-is to ultimately prove its existence.

IMHO, there are a lot of white people who are scared of movements like BLM (and not the rioting, looting, violence from the small percentage of those using BLM for cover, which everyone should condemn, but is not at the core of or the goal of of BLM) because they are afraid of having a level playing field.

Now that’s a new one. Afraid of a level playing field? For what? The color of someone’s skin is not any more or less threatening than another color.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

We all see on the media the awful situation Afro-Americans are dealing with. Systematic racism, abuse by the police, and decades long poverty.

We here in the Villages have been blessed with a wonderful lifestyle. Due in part by our White Privelage. Whether we admit it or not, white privelage is real and so is our unconscious racism.

Perhaps its time, we here inTV, do something for our African American neighbors...especially in the so poor parts of Wildwood.

Just some suggestions...

Donate you next stimulus check to the Wildwood Food Pantry.
Volunteer at the food pantry.
Take some of your income and go to the black churches and donate it.
Drive into Wildwood and engage our neighbors in constructive, healing conversation.

We have all been blessed here...we need to do more for our brothers.

Does anyone else have some suggestions?

The purpose of my donations both monetary and In time are for those in need no matter the color of their skin. BLM is about creating destruction and chaos in our country and I would never support them. Don’t let the title of the movement fool you.

[Beyond The Wall]

The media cant be beloved . There is no Systematic racism, more non blacks killed by police then blacks. Poverty knows no color.

We here in the Villages have been blessed with a wonderful lifestyle. Not Due in part by our White Privelage, which doesn’t exist,. It’s due to hard work and planning. I am NOT unconsciously racist.
You asssume a lot.

I don’t know how long you have been in TV. Wildwood ,while still not a wonderful place, has grown and improved greatly, thanks to TV.

Your suggestions are wonderful ideas. I have my own.

[Caruso9]

I understand your stance on this topic. But why do we have to cater to just them. This country is fill with poor whites, Latinos, Asians. We does it say we owe them anything. That’s where I have a problem with. This so called white privilege stuff is a bunch of bull. I don’t know about you, I worked very hard to get where I am today, being retired. Nobody needs to tell me or anybody else what to do with our money. I do donate to different charities but I do it because I want to not somebody telling me to do it. We also need to stop sympathizing with this terrorist group BLM.

[wth7220]

You might have a hard time convincing the many immigrants during the late 1800’s of “white privilege.

[La lamy]

Thank you for starting this thread. I totally agree we need to do all we can to get minorities to feel as valuable and "privileged" as caucasians on this continent. It's important to remember to share some of our wealth if we can, but I'm also a strong believer in every day good actions like appropriately smiling at EVERYONE, holding doors open for EVERYONE directly behind me, letting people into my lane (if needed) while driving, basically treating EVERYONE with dignity and good will. That too can go a long way, I believe.