I think she would stand up for her friend if she was actually being oppressed.... NOBODY I've known who's black is oppressed. They argue "oh yes WE are!" based on partial stories and skewed stories from people they don't even know about people they don't know at all. Yes, there are racists out there but A LOT less than in the past and just because the news wants to compile all the worst stories with no real context and people want to ignore the crime problem with minorites and ignore stats. We gotta start looking closer to home. If all black people are currently systematically oppressed, look at your own life! My friends and acquaintances wouldn't have good jobs, happy families, friends, nicer homes than me, wouldn't be scientists and CEOs. And they are and they do! Black people I've known who are poor were dishonest, manipulative, had broken the law multiple time and were awful. One who was a wonderful guy but was REALLY down on his luck was a veteran so maybe we need to help veterans better!!!!