“When you start about family, about lineage and ancestry, you are talking about every person on earth.”
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Racism is taught in our society, it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.
In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.
My fondest hope is that 'Roots' may start black, white, brown, red, yellow people digging back for their own roots. Man, that would make me feel 90 feet tall.
If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.