A Conversation about Race.

In light of recent events with the acquittal of George Zimmerman some ugly truth's are being overlooked. Presidential comments that create greater racial divides are not on a forward leaning path to healing a nations history of prejudices.

It's easy to point out what's wrong with society, we need a leader who can come up with answers to problems not create more.

In my life I've seen prejudices, as a child I was told not to say certain words as not to offend anyone. Now as an adult I personally experienced what prejudice is.

Here is my story.

In the early 90's I worked for a major self moving company as a store manager. Being in need of an assistant manager I hired a man , a brother to an associate whom I had great respect for.

I made several accommodations for my new assistant manager including the unauthorized use of a company vehicle and even sub-let an extra room in my apartment.

All went well till one day after work I came home to a discover the apartment and bedroom tossed . Upon discovering the theft of several items and the rent money I questioned my roommate about the theft.

He confirmed that he lent out the key to his friend to use the buildings gym. Instead his friend letting himself into the apartment, he stole from me what he could.

I confronted his friend over the theft and this was his response.

“You are a rich white boy you can afford it”

He then spent several minuets telling me about how they were slaves and that it is Ok for them to take what they want because I was “rich”.

That episode changed my point of view on what prejudice is.

In my life I have told insensitive jokes but never have I sought retribution for what my ancestors did.

We need an open conversation on what the race problem really is.