A White Guy Walks Into A Bar . . .

February is designated as Black History Month. Google 'black history' and there will be a plethora of information on websites dedicated to stories of Black Americans who bravely fought for equality and battled through egregious race relations to claim their right to be equal as Americans.

Certainly Black History Month serves to educate the learning and dispel the detractors about the contributions of people of color. But, ultimately, isn't Black history really American history? A white guy walks into a bar. He looks like a white guy. He talks like a white guy. But, can you guess? Join in the discussion: http://www.examiner.com/denver/discuss/have-you-heard-this-one-a-white-guy-walks-into-a-bar

Michael Sidney Fosberg has a perspective on race relations that should rattle the standards and cause one to question every aspect of prejudice based on color. The celebration of Black history month is not meant to separate us but unite us. The story of Mr. Fosberg illuminates the question: what difference does color make?

"A white man goes on a journey to find his biological father and discovers a rich, black heritage." a quote from the website. Go to www.incognitotheplay.com and learn how one man spent 30 years of his life unaware of the hidden black progenitor who links him to another racial heritage, full of unknown history and pride.

Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery is the title of his amazing book released February first. Barack Obama should read it. Fosberg conducts a one man show that rattles the established opinions and beliefs about race in America.

Michael Sidney Fosberg had a mid life crisis that exemplifies the progress our country has made in race relations. His life verifies the existance of another entity, the equalizer, the American Collaborative. To learn about his life is to see all the progress that has been made in race relations. If you can't tell by looking, what does it matter?

A question arises. Who is Fosberg now? Has he changed? Should he call himself a black man to honor his father and deny his mother or should he continue as a white man with no regard for his black heritage. Or should he take up the crusade to accept that we have evolved into a collaborative culture and he is American first-American Collaborative.

Some black people say 'you're trying to pass' if you don't embrace your negro self over any other race.To be accurate, there should be a recognized designation that says: GAME OVER to choosing sides. We are American first.