All Forum Posts by: Evan Robertson

@Berridge Thomas

I know with all of the conversations surrounding systemic racism it can feel like a constant game of finger-pointing, but I think this thread has a more pure intent. I think he is just asking us how we can show compassion to others. Maybe you can teach other underprivileged adults and children how you busted your a** to get what you have. A fool learns from his own mistakes, but a wise man learns from the mistakes of others. I’m sure it won’t take too much out of you to pay it forward. I think we can all agree that the goal is for us all to be able to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

@David Hernandez

Thanks for showing a genuine interest. Here is the link, brother!

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr071.pdf

@Michael Leeson

Thank you for initiating this thread. If we do not acknowledge that there is a problem, then we can not begin finding solutions. Our country was founded on the exploitation of slaves for capital gain, so the sentiment throughout this thread does not surprise me. I, too, have to acknowledge my privilege as a Black male raised in a two-parent household where college was the expectation. My mother and father were fortunate enough to be connected with the right people to get them a home and full-time jobs. Unfortunately, I have seen the flip-side of this as well. One big solution that has been addressed throughout the thread is education. I do not own my own home yet, but I am on the track to do so and am sharing what I learn with my community. I hope to be an example that home ownership is attainable. Another solution would be to bring more jobs to these urban areas without asking for their patronage in return. This will help the low-income build a cashpile that they can use in cases of emergency and investing.