Word: setting
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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Finally, the stereotypes. My God, 90% of white South Africans go through a lifetime without entering a black township! I came to New York City, where I lived for a time, and found that a majority of white Americans seldom set foot in a ghetto. They know nothing about the real life of black people. They react to what they see on television. I know because that is the way they reacted...
...tell them: don't fool yourself into believing that simple mediocrity will earn you a fair share. You must remember that you are judged by standards set by the white majority. I also tell them not to give in to the peer pressure in the black community, where success is equated with "trying to be white." A young black can be pressured into not doing well because getting good grades is perceived as trying to be white...
...heritage of slavery has left many young blacks with the feeling that they do not measure up. They set their own standards and say, judge me by my standards. While it takes energy and talent to be a rebel, it is time for the black leadership in this country to set the example for these young people by showing them you can succeed in America in spite of racism...
Republics, regions, even cities set a course for independence. -- In the republic of Moldavia, a three-way split comes close to civil war. -- Hindu extremism and caste politics threaten to bring down India's government...
...Caught between rising fuel costs and falling traffic, the industry is suffering record losses. A bareknuckled battle at New York City's Daily News may set the tone of labor struggles...