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I think the fact that you acknowledge that you have submitted to this structure is a telling sign that people are actually aware, but simply lack the ability to change the way things are done. While Troy and I are debating here, we are taking small steps to at least attempt to subvert the structure. These small steps may not get us 1 mile up the road, but if enough people walk an inch they can change things. I think a lot of people are aware, but they feel powerless to change the situation. Nihilism is debilitating. It is not for the retired generation to attack the problems we are discussing. It is for the tech savvy, cell phone carrying, notepad device browsing generation to realize that their online browsing habits fosters the continued subservient existence of Black folks. Those in a position to actually sway public opinion will not, because as Cut Man states, "they vie for the approval of the dominant society." They are afraid to really take on the challenge of changing the way people think because they don't want to fall out of favor. I have chosen to take what action I can because I have learned to operate in the grey area. I don't have a "job" where I have to be careful about what I post or share on social media. I don't have a fear of being denied anything because I am saying 'stop shopping at conglomerates and support small business'. Unfortunately, I'm in the minority of people who can be outspoken. At the same time however, I also don't have a big enough voice to create a substantial change. But with my 300+ Facebook followers being shown the banner Troy created, they are now aware of Huria and my own website; when for the longest I directed people away from my site to Facebook and to Amazon. I don't know if it's good that you are a dying breed... because the person who is aware is the person who begins to change and cause others to change as well. (I get what you are saying though :-)