Raising Cain: The Plight of the Black Male in America
By Greg Salter
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Introduction
If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be a black male living in present day America, you’re not alone. When I began asking average people to describe black male culture, answers varied greatly based on race, socioeconomic status, religion and political affiliation. Unfortunately, even when conversing with black men, it was clear that at times, it can be a perplexing question.
In contrast, when exploring what it means to be a white male, I found that America is great at telling the rich history of citizens from Irish, English, Jewish, Italian and German decent. But the fact that so few accurately tell of the black male’s history, appreciate his present contributions and invest in his future, highlights the disconnect America has with black people, and raises many questions that deserve answers. So, what’s the real story on men of color? What makes their story unique? How can one truly know if the plight of African American males is any different from other ethnic groups? And more importantly, does it matter?
Undoubtedly, those who are passionate about the role black males have played in building American society would argue that such questions are naïve and uninformed. But are they? The fiery pro-black activist would most likely say "Of course! Being black is drastically different than being any other ethnicity.
America was built on the blood, sweat, and tears of black men and yet we have nothing to show for it except a judicial, social and economic system designed to keep us oppressed." Or something to that affect.
Then again, the unapologetic privileged white, black or brown individual would most commonly retort that America is the only place that anyone from anywhere can succeed if he or she is willing to work hard and pull themselves up by their bootstraps. But many black males just won’t put in the work. So, no…black males are no different, and any other discussion is race baiting.
Or some variation of that.
So, as it relates to the contributions of African American males and their plight in our great republic, how does one decide which one of these perspectives is true? After all, one of them must be factual, right?
In my view, the plight of black males is much more complex than a simple affirmative to the former or latter talking point. I believe it’s important to note that no honest, transparent and productive discourse can take place if those with these deeply held opposing views are not willing to gain meaningful insight from one another.
This means coming to grips with two truths. First, for many years and even to this present day, American society has suppressed, oppressed and vilified the black male.
Secondly, far too many black males have shown little regard for their own patriarchal responsibility, economic well-being and cultural identity.
These two truths have contributed to the arduous plight of black males in American culture.
For this reason, I’ve written this call to action from my front porch
perspective and humble opinion on what can be done to bridge the divide between the institutional responsibility of America to black males, while also addressing the individual accountability that black males owe to themselves and to their community, all of which are informed from my experience and observations as a young black male who’s fed up with the status quo.
To better understand my train of thought, I’ll begin with a short story.
It was right around the