Yes, I've spent years living in America and in other parts of the world starting from a very early age. My grandparents on both sides lived in America during segregation. I know what I'm talking about. With regards race in America, more than you do it seems.

Again, I'm not the least bit interested in who "had it worse". It's a facile argument. That's exactly why I said I wasn't trying to make it a competition. I see that you're interested in doing so though. Seems like even you understand the allure of wrapping victimhood around yourself when it suits your purposes, huh?

And by the way, black people are largely not victims either. It's only your myopic view of us that tempts you to think otherwise. And as regards racism in America, black people have a crystal clear case for demnading justice. Yes, there is power in overcoming adversity. Black people have done an incredibly good job of that considering the extent of the adversity they've faced and the power if the institutions against them. But there's also nothing wrong with demanding the return of what was stolen from you.

Racism is a bigger obstacle in America than in England I'd say, but yes, I agree, empowerment is where the focus should be (in addition to repairing the damage done by centuries of legally enforced racism. Institutions and individuals don't just bounce back magically from that in less than 60 years). I have no idea why you think you need to tell me this except that you've slipped into "I'm talking to a black person so I need to preach about not being a victim" mode. Literally all my writing on the topic makes this point.