The fact that they are not in touch with their historical roots, they tend to pass on their misconceptions to the minds of their children. This keeps racism moving from generation to generation. Some opponents of Portnut state that black parents do not place stereotypes into the minds of their children, because these stereotypes are usually perceived as a joke. Although black on black crime is an important problem it is not the main cause of racism because crime exist within every race. African Americans must solve the racism within themselves before they can solve other conflicts.
Education is looked upon as a positive aspect in developing the minds of children and adults.
In schools today there is a lack of cultural education, there are few classes on African culture given to black children in an elementary. Instead black students in elementary learn of other cultures and remain confused and unknowledgeable on many African cultures, which allows racism to continue. Before African Americans can overcome the white supremacy they must first overcome the racism within each other. Louissaint 3 throughout the United States but minor in comparison to the majority of parenting, education, and society. Understanding the fact that everyday blacks are being raped, stabbed, and murdered by each other, which also pushes black people away from each other.