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1. Overall, being Black has very little to do with how I feel about myself
2. It is important for Black people to surround their children with Black art, music and literature.
3. Black people should not marry interracially
4. I feel good about Black people
5. Overall, Blacks are considered good by others
6. In general, others think that Black people are unworthy
7. In general, being Black is an important part of my self-image
8. I am happy that I am Black
9. I feel that Blacks have made major accomplishments and achievements
10. My destiny is tied to the destiny of other Black people
11. I believe that because I am Black, I have many strengths
12. Blacks who espouse separatism are as racist as White people who also espouse separatism
13. Blacks would be better off if they adopted Afro-centric values
14. Black students are better off going to schools that are controlled and organized by Blacks
15. Being Black is unimportant to my sense of what kind of person I am
16. Black people must organize themselves into a separate Black political force
17. In general, others respect Black people
18. Whenever possible, Blacks should buy from other Black businesses
19. Most people consider Blacks, on the average, to be more ineffective than other racial groups
20. A sign of progress is that Blacks are in the mainstream of America more than ever before
21. I have a strong sense of belonging to Black people
22. The same forces which have led to the oppression of Blacks have also led to the oppression of other groups
23. A thorough knowledge of Black history is very important for Blacks today
24. Blacks and Whites can never live in true harmony because of racial differences
25. Black values should not be inconsistent with human values
26. I often regret that I am Black
27. White people can never be trusted where Blacks are concerned
28. Blacks contribute less to society than others
29. Blacks should have the choice to marry interracially
30. Blacks and Whites have more commonalties than differences
31. Black people should not consider race when buying art or selecting a book to read
32. Blacks would be better off if they were more concerned with the problems facing all people than just focusing on Black issues
33. Being an individual is more important than identifying oneself as Black
34. We are all children of a higher being, therefore, we should love people of all races
35. Blacks should judge Whites as individuals and not as members of the White race
36. I have a strong attachment to other Black people
37. The struggle for Black liberation in America should be closely related to the struggle of other groups
38. People regardless of their race have strengths and limitations
39. Overall, I often feel that Blacks are not worthwhile
40. Blacks should learn about the oppression of other groups
41. Because America is predominantly white, it is important that Blacks go to White schools so that they can gain experience interacting with Whites
42. Black people should treat other oppressed people as allies
43. Blacks should strive to be full members of the American political system
44. Blacks should try to work within the system to achieve their political and economic goals
45. Blacks should strive to integrate all institutions which are segregated
46. The racism Blacks have experienced is similar to that of other minority groups
47. Blacks should feel free to interact socially with White people
48. Blacks should view themselves as being Americans first and foremost
49. There are other people who experience racial injustice and indignities similar to Black Americans
50. The plight of Blacks in America will improve only when Blacks are in important positions within the system
51. Blacks will be more successful in achieving their goals if they form coalitions with other oppressed groups
52. Being Black is an important reflection of who I am
53. Blacks should try to become friends with people from other oppressed groups
54. The dominant society devalues anything not White male oriented
55. The same forces which have led to the oppression of Blacks have also led to the oppression of other groups
56. Being Black is not a major factor in my social relationships
57. I feel that Blacks have achieved few important accomplishments
58. Blacks are not respected by the broader society
59. In general, other groups view Blacks in a positive manner
60. I am proud to be Black
61. I feel that the Black community has made valuable contributions to this society
62. Society views Black people as an asset
 


              

 

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