AT:  May I honor and congratulation you on your success.  Obviously, you've worked hard and achieved a very successful life.  I, for one, don't suggest that every white person has an easy road.....we know that's not the case.  I don't suggest that minority individuals are so disadvantaged that they can't succeed in America,.....we know that's not the case.  I do feel that Blacks in America are still disadvantaged...they still play on an unlevel field.  It's better than sixty years ago, and much better than a hundred years ago, but it's still unlevel.  Racism is still "alive and well" in America.  As I often post, take a look at the millions of hateful, racist posts targeting the Obamas.  

You use the term "empower".....a great way to empower is to fight the institutional and personal discrimination which still exists in our community.  Recognizing it still exists and fighting it is not "enabling".  We all need to work together toward a truly "color blind" society....... long way to go