Sorry, I Don’t Own a “Race Card”
It seems that, anytime I raise awareness about my disdain for social constructs (race, religion, etc.), there’s always an opposition army willing and waiting to tell me that I’m crazy, delusional or unstable. In my recent posts about not being an African-American and calling for unity in America, the usual crowd circled my blog, throwing darts and chanting, “This negro has lost his mind.”
The opponents of my viewpoints regarding race remind me of those from my childhood: They fear change, they fear being individuals. I’m comfortable walking my own path in life. I don’t need to broadcast my allegiance to any brotherhood, group or membership (e.g., “the race card”, which most Americans today use). I am committed to my values, committed to my beliefs, which are both healthy and sound.
The difference between myself and America is this: I understand that race doesn’t exist. And with this understanding, I don’t practice the belief that it does. It’s really that simple.
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Podcast: Startup Story Radio Interview about Race and ‘Social Constructs’
I am a huge opponent of a “race-based” society. Further, I do not believe in the idea of race in the grand scheme of humanity. To be frank, it’s all nonsense — It’s one more concept to maintain the illusion of division and differences among human beings.
Startup Story Radio hosts Rob McNealy and Dave Taylor invited me to the studios of 760 AM on March 1 to discuss my views on race and social constructs.
Show description via Startup Story:
Rob McNealy and Dave Taylor interview Ronald Lewis about breaking “social constructs.” Ron grew up with all the disadvantages of living in inner city Detroit, and has become a social media legend.
Click here to listen to the interview or use the embedded player below.
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Seeking: A Mentor Versed in ‘Social Constructs’, Race Relations
I am seeking a mentor who’s versed in ’social constructs’ — Specifically, one who opposes the self-confinement of categories and the idea (and irrelevance) of race in general. I realize I am not quite prepared to tell the world: “Race doesn’t truly matter, and here’s why,” because I’ve yet to design the proper vehicle to deliver the message in a way that most people will understand. When I take the national stage to carry forth this message, I want to feel confident in the delivery of my vision for a “race-free society.”
Perhaps this mentor is an anthropologist or sociologist — I’m not sure. However, I could use some guidance to help craft and deliver a hodgepodge of knowledge and understanding in ways which make sense to others. Truly, it’s a matter of better articulating the thoughts, ideas and observations I’ve cultivated over the years of challenging the concept of race and other social conventions to everyday people.
I believe there’s an opportunity to impact mass proportions with my knowledge and understanding — I simply require some help to prepare myself for the road ahead.
Please contact me if this is you.
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