Yes, my dad grew up poorer than poor.  No one handed him anything and he was shunned from the community.  He didn't accept that and went out and made something of himself.  He didn't accept handouts and he worked hard, even white people have to do it.  Racism has become an excuse to let others do for you.  I know plenty of black people who didn't accept that premise and are successful.  I'm tired of the excuses for bad decisions and judgement,