Lena Williams quotes:

Blacks are supposed to rejoice whenever our way of life becomes more mainstream. We seldom do. For we see in it a sanctioning that can only be granted by white society. In other words: If you're white, it's all right. If you're black, step back.

Is society debasing the idea of heroism by using it to describe anyone who makes people feel good about themselves?

We all can't be friends. But we can cut each other some slack.