I don't wish to offend anyone but I am curious. Why would African Americans need their own group? I am fascinated by the way some people seem to feel the need to segregate themselves into like groups. Is this (C-Palsy) a non-African American group, for example? In terms of discrimination, we have all experienced some degree of it at one time or another (granted some is much more blatant and despicable)... should we all have a special group? Personally I have faced some discrimination (albeit minor incidents) based on gender, language, ethnic background, health issues and religion at various times. I fear for what my son will face knowing there are a lot of stupid and cruel people out there. But the more we as human beings focus on our differences the more we overlook our similarities. JMHO...Coming off soapbox now <GRIN>. Yvonne Mommy to 2 year old triplets: Robert (NDA), Anthony (PVL,spastic quad CP, 66 HBO, Pony walker, AFO's), and Our Angel, Joseph {April 14/97-Dec. 31/98} (HIE, CP, CVI, developmental delays, Infantile Spasms, mic-key tube, BPD...) Ottawa, CANADA