Being Black
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I am what many call a "Black Latina", my mother's family hails from Panama, Central America, and it has always been a struggle culturally for me in that black people didn't see me as being "Black enough", and Latinos assume I am African American, until they hear me speaking Spanish, then of course they want to pat me on the back and ask me how did I learn to speak Spanish so well, little do they know, Spanish is actually my first language.
It absolutely drives me nuts the way people are so quick to judge a book by its cover, and presume to know who we are, what we are culturally, etc. I blew my childhood experiences of kids saying mean things off, including kids saying I was lying about being Panamanian because black people only exist in Africa and America. I even had a high school teacher make such an ignorant statement. But recently, I was dating someone Black and her family had a problem with me because I didn't: talk black, act black, and am Catholic and did not attend a "black" church, i.e. Baptist or Lutheran. It was a slap of reality to me that this thinking still exists and is prevalent in the Black community. I am darker skinned than most of them, wear my natural hair (kinky), but because I speak proper English, I am not Black enough. I am glad that I am older and its so much easier for me to tell people like that to f**k off.0 -
I've seen some blatant racism, but to truth be told, racism flows in all directions. And in my opinion, it's just sad to see this form of ignorance embodied through comments or actions. I simply attribute this type of behavior for what it is, ignorance...and I won't give time nor energy to that person.
So I say be who you are and let people see you for that, if they choose to accept you for it, then those are the people worth caring for.0 -
I've seen some blatant racism, but to truth be told, racism flows in all directions. And in my opinion, it's just sad to see this form of ignorance embodied through comments or actions. I simply attribute this type of behavior for what it is, ignorance...and I won't give time nor energy to that person.
So I say be who you are and let people see you for that, if they choose to accept you for it, then those are the people worth caring for.
I'm not sure that racism flows both ways because their are wider power balances in society than mean a discrimination against a white person isn't really the same, it isn't oppression and I am tempted to say it is not really racism. It is still discriminatory though, i wouldn't endorse it at all. I think lack of pejudice and disrimination across the board is a good policy. Ignorance has a chance of being educated, so I hope people who do these things can become more informed.
Aw wow, Badanbody! I am black latino too! See this is a difficulty I find, iut's like you have to chose one or th other, somethimes literally, like on forms and things. I think it is because they think latina/o means like morena/brown, but it is more than a physical race, maybe because we are a mixed part of the world, central americas, caribbean, south america. I am lucky really, I have 3 parts of my heritage to enjoy; black, latino and also British, my adopted identity!!
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Racism can definitely flow in any direction. However, the difference is that the white man has not been as crippled by it as the minorities have. Thus it seems a bit hypocritical of them to call racism when they have been the ones oppressing others for centuries. Yeah they might face a bit of trouble today but, honestly, that’s not too bad in comparison.
Ummmmmm about the comment that said that the white man can’t support any “agenda” I’m not sure if I’m misinterpreting this or not so I’m not going to address that.0 -
Meh, people love to pigeon hole. I have got similar comments in my life. I am biracial, not black, but people usually put me in the black category because I'm not super light, and I apparently 'look black', and blah blah blah. People have expectations of you, but you're just you, you know? Keep being you, sweets.0
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I see some discussions about racism against whites.
Racism is racism, dudes. Nobody can say one demographic is more or less affected than one other. And I don't think we should be blaming white people for anything any more than we should be blaming black people for anything.0 -
If you're a good human who cares what color your skin pigmentation happens to be.
^^THIS!!
I don't care if you are purple or green or rainbow colored. Be who you are because that's what we are all best at doing!!
Look everyone, as far as I am aware there are no green or purple people, I wish people would stop saying this, it sounds ridiculous!!!!0 -
Racism can definitely flow in any direction. However, the difference is that the white man has not been as crippled by it as the minorities have. Thus it seems a bit hypocritical of them to call racism when they have been the ones oppressing others for centuries. Yeah they might face a bit of trouble today but, honestly, that’s not too bad in comparison.
Ummmmmm about the comment that said that the white man can’t support any “agenda” I’m not sure if I’m misinterpreting this or not so I’m not going to address that.
Am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying that because "the man" was predominantly racist back in the day that now any white man loses their right to claiming that they are being discriminated against? This is what I mean when I said that “discrimination flows both ways” (and I hope you don't take this the wrong way Tammi) but this mindset is what begets discrimination of any type and any capacity.
I think we need to shed that type of mentality and simply strive to better ourselves and quit making a crutch out of the discrimination card. And yes, I’ve been discriminated against…I’m not one to sit there and make myself out to be a martyr, I’ll just prove them wrong by being successful.0 -
I see some discussions about racism against whites.
Racism is racism, dudes. Nobody can say one demographic is more or less affected than one other. And I don't think we should be blaming white people for anything any more than we should be blaming black people for anything.
I would say that some demographics are affected more than others as victims of racism- white people aren't victims as often or usually as powerfully as people of colour. I don' think blaming or guilt tripping or playing victim/aggressor is the way though, it is about working together everyone to a society that will benefit us all, through equality and justice
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Why are you defining yourself as black? You are human right? Society has warped us into this diversity philosophy.Diversity divides because it highlights our differences.I have a lot of black friends whom I consider to be the best friends I have (I am not black) but they are my friends, not because they are black, but because they have offered me a shoulder to cry on, a hug, a smile.They have not gossiped about the secrets I shared with them.They have not judged.They have not hated me or chastised me because I am of a different race, different political thought,different religion.What do we have in common? We all have the same Father.Period.End of story.And it is a beautiful story of friendship and love.0
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I see some discussions about racism against whites.
Racism is racism, dudes. Nobody can say one demographic is more or less affected than one other. And I don't think we should be blaming white people for anything any more than we should be blaming black people for anything.
I would say that some demographics are affected more than others as victims of racism- white people aren't victims as often or usually as powerfully as people of colour. I don' think blaming or guilt tripping or playing victim/aggressor is the way though, it is about working together everyone to a society that will benefit us all, through equality and justice
If white parents give their white daughter grief for falling in love with a black man we would say they're racist, right?
So if black parents give their black daughter grief because she falls in love with a white man, why is that not racist?
Because according to previous logic racism is something that only the 'oppressing' white social group is capable of?
I don't think so.
Racism is the result of ignorance, which exists in all races.0 -
I see some discussions about racism against whites.
Racism is racism, dudes. Nobody can say one demographic is more or less affected than one other. And I don't think we should be blaming white people for anything any more than we should be blaming black people for anything.
I would say that some demographics are affected more than others as victims of racism- white people aren't victims as often or usually as powerfully as people of colour. I don' think blaming or guilt tripping or playing victim/aggressor is the way though, it is about working together everyone to a society that will benefit us all, through equality and justice
This is BS.
Also, I find it odd that black people often say they are proud to be black. If I said I am proud to be white, Id sound like a racist.0 -
" ...Also, I find it odd that black people often say they are proud to be black. If I said I am proud to be white, Id sound like a racist."
Fieldsy one of the issues I have is this, because someone says, "I'm proud to be black," who happens to be black doesn't mean everyone that is black a) is saying that and b) "The Black and I'm Proud" movement came from a long period of being ashamed of having more melanin then white folks. These are folks who are remembering the times Jim Crow laws existed, or only being able to get a job sweeping floors when they held college degrees and post grad degrees. Being “caught” with black skin was considered a disgrace and meant you were less than a 100% person.0 -
" ...Also, I find it odd that black people often say they are proud to be black. If I said I am proud to be white, Id sound like a racist."
Fieldsy one of the issues I have is this, because someone says, "I'm proud to be black," who happens to be black doesn't mean everyone that is black a) is saying that and b) "The Black and I'm Proud" movement came from a long period of being ashamed of having more melanin then white folks. These are folks who are remembering the times Jim Crow laws existed, or only being able to get a job sweeping floors when they held college degrees and post grad degrees. Being “caught” with black skin was considered a disgrace and meant you were less than a 100% person.
I'm not saying every black person is saying that. I know that blacks had it worse a long time ago, but things have changed. Everybody is equal now and have been for a while now. I can understand the elderly black people feeling this way, but people my age I just don't get.0 -
" ...Also, I find it odd that black people often say they are proud to be black. If I said I am proud to be white, Id sound like a racist."
Fieldsy one of the issues I have is this, because someone says, "I'm proud to be black," who happens to be black doesn't mean everyone that is black a) is saying that and b) "The Black and I'm Proud" movement came from a long period of being ashamed of having more melanin then white folks. These are folks who are remembering the times Jim Crow laws existed, or only being able to get a job sweeping floors when they held college degrees and post grad degrees. Being “caught” with black skin was considered a disgrace and meant you were less than a 100% person.
I'm not saying every black person is saying that. I know that blacks had it worse a long time ago, but things have changed. Everybody is equal now and have been for a while now. I can understand the elderly black people feeling this way, but people my age I just don't get.
Everyone may be equal by law but discrimination still happens, that's the problem.0 -
OH MY GOD Becky look at her butt, it is SO big. She looks like one of those.. rap guys girlfriends. But you know, who understands those rap guys? They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute ok? I mean, her butt, its just so big. I cant believe its just round, its like out there. I mean, ugh gross! Look! She's just so... BLACK!
Every color is sexy :bigsmile:0 -
" I can understand the elderly black people feeling this way, but people my age I just don't get."
People in "that" age group, which I guess includes me, have raised people your age and talked about their experience. Weather you have actually experienced it or not, the brain records everything it has heard, seen and experienced through it's own owners experience and the experiences of others. Fears are passed down from one generation to another, thus generational feuds and animosities. The good thing about this message board, myfitnesspal, it encourages exercise/movement and movement helps the brain bypass old memories and experiences. You may not remember things in our memory centers but the brain remembers everything (The User's Guide to the Brain and SPARK: the revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain both by Dr. John Ratey).
We are here for either weight loss or improved fitness and that common goal will get folks our of their comfort zone and teach them that our other “stuff” is no longer valid. Being fit/getting fit is more powerful then we will ever know because it gets the brain out of old thinking that has kept people in bondage. The biggest prison is not made out of concrete and steal but out of brain matter.0 -
What does it mean to be black? Is it more than a race? Someone told me I am 'rubbish at being black'. I live in a mainly white area, my friends and everyone around me is therefore mostly white. Racially, I identify as mixed race/latino/person of colour/black depending on whatever I want. I'm a happy go lucky boy. Why do I feel so bad that someone told me I am apathetic and not doing what I should? I just try to be a good PERSON, I don't think too much about being a good black person. Sometimes I guess I would like to know more people my own race so I don't feel a little different ffrom time to time, but I don't like to say it because it sounds like I am ungrateful for my lovely friends, when really I love them, and it isn't their fault we don't live in a diverse area. I hope it is not bad. I just interested in some thoughts because this is a forum of people cleverer than me! I hope I cause no offence. xxxxxx
Well in that 'someones' opinion you are 'rubbish at being black' and I would be rubbish at being white as Im sure many other people would be rubbish as well. I have a large group of culturally diverse people that I just see as my friends. Nothing wrong with people who are rubbish at being themselves. The person who said that to you seems to stir the racial pot and its people like that that hold us all back. You keep doing what you feel is right and dont sweat the comments from people who obviously have hate in their heart. The "rubbish" people live a much happier richer life because we dont worry about who we should or should not be associated with because of nationality or color. :drinker:0 -
" ...Also, I find it odd that black people often say they are proud to be black. If I said I am proud to be white, Id sound like a racist."
Fieldsy one of the issues I have is this, because someone says, "I'm proud to be black," who happens to be black doesn't mean everyone that is black a) is saying that and b) "The Black and I'm Proud" movement came from a long period of being ashamed of having more melanin then white folks. These are folks who are remembering the times Jim Crow laws existed, or only being able to get a job sweeping floors when they held college degrees and post grad degrees. Being “caught” with black skin was considered a disgrace and meant you were less than a 100% person.
I can understand the elderly black people feeling this way, but people my age I just don't get.
I think you are right,you just don't get it.I'll try to explain using a few analogies.
Its like a heterosexual person saying "I'm straight!,thats have a straight pride festival" or a woman calling a guy a "slut" it doesn't have the same social significance or power.
The gay pride festivals,are about overcoming oppression,not being ashamed to be gay etc.This is just like the black power movement,it was and still is about overcoming that.White power,however,obviously,was not about that,it was about claiming to be better than everyone,and being the "chosen people." yes I am talking about the past now,but I'll continue to explain how it is still relevant.
You say "we are all equal now" I don't know how to explain to you that this is clearly not the case,when we are talking about law enforcement, the people that have power over someones life.Being proud of a skin color,is problematic.You can be proud to be European,proud to be American etc. but being proud to be white skinned? Is it necessary?
This kind of statement usually comes along with other questions like,"Why isn't there a white history month" when 99.9% of the stuff you learn in school IS mainly about white people.Or saying things like "how come they get B.E.T." (black entertainment television) "How come we don't get a W.E.T channel?",when 99% of shows on tv are aimed and produced for the white demographic.Or the classic "why can't I say the n-word" why would a white person want to say that word,anyway?
I know you think it sounds hypocritical,but people in the u.s./u.k. can be proud to be black.For the majority of black people,all they have,in terms of history,is the color of their skin.They don't know any other history (pre-slavery) other than them being black and slaves,because the history before slavery has been somewhat destroyed or skewed.The history books make it seem that we turned up just in time for slavery,hah.
We are all equal,yes,we are in agreement on that.However,the distribution of power,whether black- white,man-woman,doesn't reflect this.
Lets refrain from calling peoples opinions "BS" ,this topic has been great until that point.I'm sure you are just passionate,but lets keep it nice.0 -
Ditto!If you're a good human who cares what color your skin pigmentation happens to be.
Amen. I dont care what your skin color is, I care about how people treat people.
I'm Mexican-Filipino but was raised more in Latino ways since I'm closer to that side of my family. Although I don't have the typical Asian look but since I'm 30% Asian so people expect me to eat rice, be submissive & behave in an "Asian" way which is way in contrast to my personality. I don't get it either.
EDIT: I referred the word "Asian" to mean people from East & Southeast Asia (excluding the Middle East) since that is what the US meant.0 -
" ...Also, I find it odd that black people often say they are proud to be black. If I said I am proud to be white, Id sound like a racist."
Fieldsy one of the issues I have is this, because someone says, "I'm proud to be black," who happens to be black doesn't mean everyone that is black a) is saying that and b) "The Black and I'm Proud" movement came from a long period of being ashamed of having more melanin then white folks. These are folks who are remembering the times Jim Crow laws existed, or only being able to get a job sweeping floors when they held college degrees and post grad degrees. Being “caught” with black skin was considered a disgrace and meant you were less than a 100% person.
I can understand the elderly black people feeling this way, but people my age I just don't get.
I think you are right,you just don't get it.I'll try to explain using a few analogies.
Its like a heterosexual person saying "I'm straight!,thats have a straight pride festival" or a woman calling a guy a "slut" it doesn't have the same social significance or power.
The gay pride festivals,are about overcoming oppression,not being ashamed to be gay etc.This is just like the black power movement,it was and still is about overcoming that.White power,however,obviously,was not about that,it was about claiming to be better than everyone,and being the "chosen people." yes I am talking about the past now,but I'll continue to explain how it is still relevant.
You say "we are all equal now" I don't know how to explain to you that this is clearly not the case,when we are talking about law enforcement, the people that have power over someones life.Being proud of a skin color,is problematic.You can be proud to be European,proud to be American etc. but being proud to be white skinned? Is it necessary?
This kind of statement usually comes along with other questions like,"Why isn't there a white history month" when 99.9% of the stuff you learn in school IS mainly about white people.Or saying things like "how come they get B.E.T." (black entertainment television) "How come we don't get a W.E.T channel?",when 99% of shows on tv are aimed and produced for the white demographic.Or the classic "why can't I say the n-word" why would a white person want to say that word,anyway?
I know you think it sounds hypocritical,but people in the u.s./u.k. can be proud to be black.For the majority of black people,all they have,in terms of history,is the color of their skin.They don't know any other history (pre-slavery) other than them being black and slaves,because the history before slavery has been somewhat destroyed or skewed.The history books make it seem that we turned up just in time for slavery,hah.
We are all equal,yes,we are in agreement on that.However,the distribution of power,whether black- white,man-woman,doesn't reflect this.
Lets refrain from calling peoples opinions "BS" ,this topic has been great until that point.I'm sure you are just passionate,but lets keep it nice.
All I said was why is it okay for black people to say I am proud to be black, but when a white male says it, it comes off as racist?
Im not questioning why their isnt a white history month or a wet. I know that already.0 -
Everything I posted was an explanation of why it might be perceived that way. I thought it was pretty clear.I can't explain it any other way.
I didn't claim you where saying those things,those where examples to help you form a better understanding.
I obviously failed.0 -
Everything I posted was an explanation of why it might be perceived that way. I thought it was pretty clear.I can't explain it any other way.
I didn't claim you where saying those things,those where examples to help you form a better understanding.
I obviously failed.
I understand that black people had to overcome problems a long time ago. I am not questioning that, or why they have a history month or their own channel. I have no problem whatsoever if black people are proud to be the color that they are. I'm proud as well.0 -
Racism can definitely flow in any direction. However, the difference is that the white man has not been as crippled by it as the minorities have. Thus it seems a bit hypocritical of them to call racism when they have been the ones oppressing others for centuries. Yeah they might face a bit of trouble today but, honestly, that’s not too bad in comparison.
Ummmmmm about the comment that said that the white man can’t support any “agenda” I’m not sure if I’m misinterpreting this or not so I’m not going to address that.
White men may have oppressed people before, but I don't see what that has to do with me personally. I've never done anything to anyone, so I dont see why I should be held to a different standard. And actually, my parents have never done anything, and my grandparents have never done anything. And those are the people who raised me. I'm sick and tired of hearing that I should be ashamed for something I never did or took part in.0 -
You both seem to be confused about about the idea of "white privilege" this is not saying you should be ashamed.This is saying you should be AWARE of the privileges you have as a white person today BECAUSE of the things that have happened in the past.
its an understanding that everything that white people have,in terms of power in the U.S.,is a direct result of that history.I think should watch this funny clip to understand what I'm talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4f9zR5yzY
Being "sick and tired" is incomparable to being "targeted and killed" based on your race.People keep talking about racism as if it is something that has stopped with phrases like "white people have been oppressive in the past",and i don't understand that?
fiedsly does this too "i understand black people have overcome problems a long time ago"
why do you keep speaking as if it is not happening now?
Roachhaley You need to stop thinking with exceptions,and start thinking in absolutes.We are talking about the people in power,not your everyday guy on the street.I understand your family weren't oppressive,but that doesn't mean that you,as a white person,don't benefit from the racism of the people in power.
The question Fieldsy seems to be asking is "why can't I express my proudness in same way that others can" because you don't have to,whiteness is celebrated on a daily basis.Simply look around you.0 -
@Fieldsy,
Please define a "long time ago." In order to talk about something intellegently we have to come to terms with how we define and use a word.
For me, 1987-I was transferring to a four year school after getting a 2yr degree. Standing in a small, very small elevator, to go to an office to drop off papers. two professors walk into the elevator and are not aware of me (very, very small elevator). They begin discussing or continuing a subject brought up at the recently held Faculty Meeting, increasing minority representation in the very small liberal arts school in this very very small elevator. "It will bring the standard of the school down, they are stupid you know," the "they" meaning "black folk," me. I was 37, went back to school late in life. When they noticed me, I just said, "Oops, too late now." I went on to graduate with a 3.98 with a B.S. in Accounting, with six awards, that was my revenge or somewhat.
The greatest revenge happened before graduation. The Math department changed the book they were using for one of the classes that 1/2 of the deep in conversation professors taught. He was unprepared and upset, as well as cussing up a storm and giving G_d the last name of Dammit. I walked up, looked at the new book, and began to show him how to teach the first class. He looked sick, I interpreted it as being upset that he wasn't prepared and because he assumed without contacting his Department Head before semester started. I walked out of the building and stopped dead in my tracks and began laughing. I didn't teach this man how to teach his class out of smugness, because I truly had not focused on our earlier meeting; however, the incident was brought back to my remembrances.
It is that subtle, under current exchanges that can destroy someone's sense of identity and self-esteem which I'm trying to bring out. Please read, The Warmth of Other Suns if you really are looking for "truth" and context.
By the way I have other hilarious stories of my time seeking a higher education which was riddled with false assumptions regarding black folk and their ability to grasp concepts, facts and education in a predominately "white" school. It also happened to my son who years in Engineering School exposed the lack of understanding what black folk can do and accomplish, he graduated in 2005. NASA (space shuttle); Boeing (787 - Dreamliner); Lockheed Martin; HondaJet, are a few of his experiences on the job.
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Oppression is oppression... whether it happens because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation... or something as inane as where you went to school or what your clothing size is... "White People" have been oppressed by other "white people", because of their religion or tribe they were a part of... Romans oppressed the Celts, Picts and Gaels... among many other European Tribes.... Catholics oppressed the Protestants.... in the US, it was the Native American Indians, the Irish, the Chinese and the Blacks (from both Africa and the Caribbean)... The KKK wasn't just against black people, they were against Republicans (at the time), Catholics, Jews, and homosexuals as well... People can oppress other people any time and any where. In India, it's the caste system (or at least was). In Israel, it's the Palastinians. In Muslim countries it's the non-Muslims or the smaller minority Muslim tribes (like the Kurds) and largely women (though there are some countries that are more liberal towards women). In China, it's the Tibetans. Believe it or not, to be of German decent in America during the two World Wars could find oppression as well (though admittedly to a much lesser extent than other groups)... Many Germans changed their last names (as many Jews did before them) during this time (which is why I say to a lesser extent because it's much easier to change a last name than it is a skin color). Even in the US, Japanese were placed in internment camps right here after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
My point is, oppression has been happening since the dawn of time... towards everyone at one time or another. There is always going to be people that feel they are superior than others... I just think white people are "better" at it.
Note: I say "better" loosely as whites, particularly of Roman and/or Anglo-Saxon decents (which were major conquering groups in their time of prime along with the Normans who descended from Norweigan people), have been the group that has been particularly "successful" (again loosely) in oppressing groups of people as a part of their conquering strategy... and I honestly believe that it was a trait that continued on through even the last century... It could have easily been any other people group as well.
I also want to add that I don't think oppression of any kind is right, I'm just trying to add my perspective of it all from an Anglo-Saxon perspective.0 -
By the way this is a great discussion - It is helping to break down invisible barriers even if your feelings get hurt. In order to fix something, sometimes you have to crack things open to get to the part that is sick and that hurts. Think of a heart surgeon sawing through and cracking open someone's chest cavity to get to a sick and ailing heart, Ouch!!0
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I'm not saying every black person is saying that. I know that blacks had it worse a long time ago, but things have changed. Everybody is equal now and have been for a while now. I can understand the elderly black people feeling this way, but people my age I just don't get.
Since when is everyone equal now in every facet of life? There are laws about discrimination but does that mean it doesn't happen?0 -
Oppression is oppression... whether it happens because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation... or something as inane as where you went to school or what your clothing size is... "White People" have been oppressed by other "white people", because of their religion or tribe they were a part of... Romans oppressed the Celts, Picts and Gaels... among many other European Tribes.... Catholics oppressed the Protestants.... in the US, it was the Native American Indians, the Irish, the Chinese and the Blacks (from both Africa and the Caribbean)... The KKK wasn't just against black people, they were against Republicans (at the time), Catholics, Jews, and homosexuals as well... People can oppress other people any time and any where. In India, it's the caste system (or at least was). In Israel, it's the Palastinians. In Muslim countries it's the non-Muslims or the smaller minority Muslim tribes (like the Kurds) and largely women (though there are some countries that are more liberal towards women). In China, it's the Tibetans. Believe it or not, to be of German decent in America during the two World Wars could find oppression as well (though admittedly to a much lesser extent than other groups)... Many Germans changed their last names (as many Jews did before them) during this time (which is why I say to a lesser extent because it's much easier to change a last name than it is a skin color). Even in the US, Japanese were placed in internment camps right here after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
My point is, oppression has been happening since the dawn of time... towards everyone at one time or another. There is always going to be people that feel they are superior than others... I just think white people are "better" at it.
Note: I say "better" loosely as whites, particularly of Roman and/or Anglo-Saxon decents (which were major conquering groups in their time of prime along with the Normans who descended from Norweigan people), have been the group that has been particularly "successful" (again loosely) in oppressing groups of people as a part of their conquering strategy... and I honestly believe that it was a trait that continued on through even the last century... It could have easily been any other people group as well.
I also want to add that I don't think oppression of any kind is right, I'm just trying to add my perspective of it all from an Anglo-Saxon perspective.
We are talking about RACIAL oppression,in a topic about being black in predominantly white,western countries.
You can't just come along and say oppression is oppression.its not.There are different forms of oppression and those differences are SO important,and can't just be glanced over like that.
White people have never been victims of racial oppression (which is the topic at hand),and in every almost every single example you listed,white people are the ones doing the oppressing.White people vs white people is not a form of racial oppression.
I feel this type of response is guilt.Like others have said before,you don't have to try and cover anything up,you are not the racists,some of your ancestors where.You just need to be aware of it and stop trying to go off track ,and realize that your privileges come as a result of that history.
oh and I put racial in caps for emphasis,i'm not angry or anything. :P0
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