You suffered those things despite, not because of, being White; I suffered those things because I'm Black.
So, if racism didn't exist in America, all blacks would have a good upbringing and be successes in life?
Can we blame our ancestors for our own shortcomings?
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daniel-p
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minimus
Sylvia, did you ignore me?
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snowbird
Sylvia, Brother Farkel nailed it! What do you say? (Other than you're sorry he doesn't get it)?
I actually prefer Black to African-American, but African-American is in vogue now. It sounds good - just rolls off the tongue.
On the rare occasions when I tend to vaunt myself, it also serves as a reminder of whence I've come.
Sylvia
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John Doe
Some people in this country choose to live as victims. If I'm reincarnated, I want to come back as a black woman. Good lord just think of that gravy train!
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beksbks
Bek, by now, you should know my answer.
You suffered those things despite, not because of, being White; I suffered those things because I'm Black.
Do you get the difference?
This is a very telling reply Sylvia. Despite being white? So it's an anomaly for a white person to have a shitty life? Bull. The bottom line, is that it doesn't change my personal experience of pain. And it doesn't give me a free pass to be a jerk.
And by now, you should know that I "get the difference".
One thing I have learned this week. No matter how much I might think I have a friend in a black person, I will always be one of "them".
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snowbird
So, if racism didn't exist in America, all blacks would have a good upbringing and be successes in life?
They would certainly have a better shot at it!
Sylvia
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John Doe
One thing I have learned this week. No matter how much I might think I have a friend in a black person, I will always be one of "them".
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daniel-p
One thing I have learned this week. No matter how much I might think I have a friend in a black person, I will always be one of "them".
Not every dark-skinned person thinks like this, beks. Based on the relationships I have had, Snow is the anomaly here.
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snowbird
If I'm reincarnated, I want to come back as a black woman.
Here's hoping it's Harriet Tubman.
Sylvia
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John Doe
Not every dark-skinned person thinks like this, beks. Based on the relationships I have had, Snow is the anomaly here.
Yeah. I can't imagine any of my other black friends talking or acting like her.