Race Relations in the 21st Century

by Patricia Britt

Most people know that we’re all an ethnic mixture since the time we appeared on earth, and began our journey across the globe. It is my theory that to expect the best of each other leads to personal contentment, especially when you think of how many of us have blended families of many races.

I would venture to say that most people don’t walk around thinking about what color they are, or who their descendents were at every second of every day. Most of us only become conscious of ethinicity, or race if you will, when it’s pointed out either verbally, or through actions. And when it’s a negative comment, or action it can really hurt.

Usually for ethnic people, it makes us sad for the most part when our race is noted to separate us, or set us apart from the mainstream. Not because we’re ashamed of our origins, because most people are proud of their ethnic heritage whatever the gumbo mixture is, whether one is pale, or chocalate, with, or without an accent.

Think about all the inventions in the world. Everyone invented something, and maybe if we taught our children more about achievements in every avenue, we’d all be happier people? Whenever I read something new about another race in an achievement biography in a book, or on wikipedia I say wow, that’s awesome! And it becomes a part of my soul.

In the 21^st century many more of us have a variety of friendships from different backgrounds. The most important thing to know about other people is you can learn something from everyone. Learning about history, will either stifle your mindset, or set you free to be a blessing. I try to comprehend other races through music consciously, and subconsciously. After all people make the world go round... 

Stop, look, listen to your heart, and hear the best of everyone's best...

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