What does Bob Herbert describe as the
problem with Black America? In his own words, “There's a crisis in the black
community, and it won't do to place all of the blame on society and
government.” Bob Hebert's controversial 2005 New York Times editorial, "A NewCivil Rights Movement" deserves another look, as 10 years later the
"Black Lives Matter" movement revealed the haunting and
lingering racism in America. It has been 5 decades since Martin Luther King Jr
gave his rousing I have a dream speech. Who in America is responsible for
making that dream happen?
According to Herbert the issues lie
within the black community, whilst Martin Luther King Jr sees
America’s society and government as both the key issue and solution. While Herbert makes a persuasive argument, changes do need to happen in the black community, Martin Luther King Jr argued
that changes must be made on a bigger scope. Americans of all heritage need to strive for the freedom of the American ideal.
Hi Chelsea! I agree with your thoughts on Herbert vs. MLK. It's definitely sad that Herbert could only see it as the black community's problem rather than the government being the issue. The issue is also the fact that Herbert probably grew up in a privileged neighborhood and was not aware of the negative black people faced because of the system. You never truly know something until you're in it's shoes.
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