Sad, but very likely...Do not believe the hype.Just because a few black people are underachieving in say London or what have you, does not mean there are not others elsewhere really trying hard.One black guy in my sociology class, for example, got a minimum of A in all his GCSEs and all A's in his AS levels. he is predicted A's in all his A2's and is applying for politics at oxford. He will go far.Believe the hypeHe could be the smartest person in the world, have the best possible grades and come from a stable enviromentbut its the views of other people that would need to change before one can progressYeah he might get a good job, earn 60k a year but that has nothing to do with the original questionOh...You still believe black people are being held back?Forget we had this conversation.Its 2007 It would same that wayWhat would your explanation be for the very limited amount of black people in power/control?*for the record, I am not black*Seeing education as a priority from day one would help. Not getting suckered into the hype of being a street kid and all the underground sh*t.I used to be 2 years ahead of my year when i was around 12. But having certain friends and bullshit happening knocks us all down a peg at some point. And having parents that are strong and not effected by other black peoples stupidity. Knowing what you want, and having people around who will make sure you dont mess yourself up.GAMBIT, this isnt about saying were being held back, im saying where the hell are we!