Wealth vs Race

In reference to Question 17 of the Black and White PowerPoint, it's difficult to determine whether or not Eddie's wealth helped him more or less than his race, because it seems that wealth and race seem to be work, unfortunately, hand-in-hand. While of course, as in any situation, there are many exceptions, there is quite a heavy poverty percentage in African American families. The stereotype is so strong that unfortunately, it's hard to separate Eddie's race and his financial situation. It just seems natural for his character to have both in his "favor."

I think if we could separate the two, it would be Eddie's wealth that was prominent. If minority races and poverty weren't so often paired together, race would perhaps not so much be a factor. I think that it's poverty that biases the portrayal of African Americans--the idea that they steal and act up because they grew up in a poor household and don't have a chance to better themselves. We are beyond thinking that any non-White race is beneath us because God deemed it so. It's a financial battle now; it's a matter of respect and disrespect because our culture is so hung up on money.