Thank you. I came here to make a similar comment.

Speaking of Educational divides, first you confuse the author Maria with the “person” asking the question. Then you mistake the word “Eager” for the name “Edgar.” That alone makes me question your advice, although I have certainly heard a number of Black folks complain about feeling a burden in explaining things to whites. But who said this person whom you think is named Edgar is even white? When a Newbie asks MY views about surviving in Corporate Culture – or even American Culture – I don’t view educating them about MY personal opinions as a burden, because not everybody sees the things the same way that I do. And I also don’t look for every opportunity to be offended by other people’s ignorance – when they are sincere. But I can see how some folks really get tired of dealing with Racial issues, but some build their entire identities and lives around it. And Ava DuVernay’s political views and biases do not necessarily match up with the views of every African-American. I would much prefer that somebody start with “The Souls of Black Folks” by W.E.B. duBois, first, to get more of a broader historical perspective from one of the first Sociologists in America – Black OR white. READ duBois’ firsthand accounts of what life was like for Black folks back THEN, and then compare that with what it is like NOW. Nothing wrong with reading Douglas’ speech, but also nothing wrong with reading or watching anything recently produced on youtube with Coleman Hughes, a brilliant young Black intellectual, or John McWhorter, or Glen Loury. Recognize that THEY feel that they represent a Minority perspective within America due to Media and biases in the Academic world. Then go watch Ms. DuVernay’s film(s), armed with the knowledge that Black filmmakers don’t necessarily have any more allegiance to details than white ones do.