To WP: What Can Black People Do to Improve Race Relations in this Country?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:POTUS is black and white, not just black.

The rationale of racists who just can't believe a black man is POTUS. He identifies as black and will go down in the history books as the first black president. Get over it.

[Anonymous]

I cannot even respond to this idiocy
I never brought up white privilege and doubt you have the open mindedness to understand it and all of its nuances.
I never said I never experienced it racism, this discussion with you is proof positive of that.
I do not know what some black person did to you, but get over it.
P.S. I do not have to smile at you ...get over that too.

You are awfully angry for someone who has no problems with white people. It must really suck to have your own racism thrown back and you and only be able to respond with a get over it. The problem with these discussions is that no one wants to take the hard task of seeing things from the other perspective. You were given mirror images of your argument and instead of using those images as an opportunity for knowledge you got pissed off. There is no hope as long as we cling to our own little one-sided view of the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:POTUS is black and white, not just black.

The rationale of racists who just can't believe a black man is POTUS. He identifies as black and will go down in the history books as the first black president. Get over it.

He probably would not have become POTUS if not for his unique family and upbringing, including the fact that he is white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stop being swayed by the race-baiters, people like Al Sharpton, whose "brand" relies on racism continuing.

Stop reading "racism" into every perceived slight.

Accept that black people can hold unfair, racist views, too.

Accept that racism will always exist among the ignorant, but that probably 95% of white people genuinely are not racist and would like to have a friendship with you without worrying that you think they are racist.

These numbers are off. The best studies show that about 60% of whites are indeed racist. Also, only about 40% or fewer blacks are racist.
I think what happens is that white people assume that when a black person is angry, they are racist. What most whites don't get is that those same angry black people act the same way around other blacks,...and we are also uncomfortable with them.

This must be difficult for you. Perhaps you have already done so, but perhaps you could put yourself in a location with people who are less angry. I wouldn't live in a ghetto, but I also would not live in a enclave of white supremacists either. Thanks for posting your thoughts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:POTUS is black and white, not just black.

The rationale of racists who just can't believe a black man is POTUS. He identifies as black and will go down in the history books as the first black president. Get over it.

He probably would not have become POTUS if not for his unique family and upbringing, including the fact that he is white.

You have no way of knowing that and to presume otherwise is idiocy. BUT, it's good to know that white people now embrace biracial folks as white. Look how far we've come!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP you would have done better to ask if what all people could do to deepen and broaden race relations and the conversations around race.
How can we better understand each other and the social construct of race in thus nation.
Instead you have invited every ignorant, misinformed idiotic m.f. To tell me:


1) I don't smile ( heffa you don't know me and I don't owe you my smile because it is my job to assuage YOUR discomfort, besides, I have cramps)

2) I need to stop making excuses ( it is not an excuse, I really do have cramps)


3) It is my job to stop so-called black on black violence.
I guess that means your job is to stop white people from shooting up schools


4) Get educated - everyone in my family is college educated including my 96 yr old GM. My parents have grad degrees, so what is the problem...you need to borrow a degree?

5) I need to Stop calling out racism...I call it like I see it and I do not recall the last time I called it in my own life.
This means your talking about more than I am


6) Stop being angry .
Yes I am pissed because you don't want to let me be responsible for me and mine, you want me to account for the millions of other black folk I have and never will meet.
Are you responsible for Miley Cyrus?

Being well educated and from an established family it is surprising you are unaware that gracious people demonstrate kindness to others even when the may be uncomfortable at the moment. Also, considering your heritage it is interesting that you miss the notion that life in the ghetto is dysfunctional for both blacks and whites. It seems that education and assimilation have assisted in enhancing your quality of life. If these things have benefited you, why would you not encourage others both black and white to take similar paths to success??

Did you understand a word that pp said? You are not listening.

[Anonymous]

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BTW, having a black POTUS has brought many racist out of the woodwork.

Wrong. Sadly, anyone who disagrees with this president is deemed a racist. Every person who has ever held the office has been criticized--and often brutally so, but Obama is supposed to be treated differently. Therein lies the true racism.

I disagree with him and no one's called me a racist.

[Anonymous]

Why can't we all just get along?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

I don't believe black people can be racist. Being racist implies having a certain level of power to hinder the success of those you hate. In the US, blacks don't have this power. Now, I do believe we can be prejudiced. There is a difference.

Honey, you need to get a better understanding of the term "racist" because "having a certain level of power to hinder the success of those you hate" is no where in the definition. What you "think" has no bearing on the actual definition which is
" The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others."

You need to go beyond the definition. Superiority is tied to power. Please educate yourself.

STOP CLAIMING TO BE A VICTIM!!! AS LONG AS YOU CLAIM TO BE A VICTIM YOU WILL NEVER BE EQUAL!!!

It's your choice!!!!

[Anonymous]

This board has jumped the shark.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:POTUS is black and white, not just black.

The rationale of racists who just can't believe a black man is POTUS. He identifies as black and will go down in the history books as the first black president. Get over it.

He probably would not have become POTUS if not for his unique family and upbringing, including the fact that he is white.

You have no way of knowing that and to presume otherwise is idiocy. BUT, it's good to know that white people now embrace biracial folks as white. Look how far we've come!

Puhleese. You know he benefited from being biracial. And he is the type of black whites love because he is the child of a black African, not the child of a black African American.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I cannot even respond to this idiocy
I never brought up white privilege and doubt you have the open mindedness to understand it and all of its nuances.
I never said I never experienced it racism, this discussion with you is proof positive of that.
I do not know what some black person did to you, but get over it.
P.S. I do not have to smile at you ...get over that too.

You are awfully angry for someone who has no problems with white people. It must really suck to have your own racism thrown back and you and only be able to respond with a get over it. The problem with these discussions is that no one wants to take the hard task of seeing things from the other perspective. You were given mirror images of your argument and instead of using those images as an opportunity for knowledge you got pissed off. There is no hope as long as we cling to our own little one-sided view of the world.

Why are you trying to control when someone gets angry? What makes you qualified to tell her how she should react to any situation in life? Why do you give seemingly good advice but not take it yourself?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:POTUS is black and white, not just black.

The rationale of racists who just can't believe a black man is POTUS. He identifies as black and will go down in the history books as the first black president. Get over it.

He probably would not have become POTUS if not for his unique family and upbringing, including the fact that he is white.

You have no way of knowing that and to presume otherwise is idiocy. BUT, it's good to know that white people now embrace biracial folks as white. Look how far we've come!

Puhleese. You know he benefited from being biracial. And he is the type of black whites love because he is the child of a black African, not the child of a black African American.

Different poster here. Yes, I think that during the election it was Michelle who seemed threatening to some voters because she's homegrown and that a certain kind of voter was more comfortable with him because his father was not homegrown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I don't believe black people can be racist. Being racist implies having a certain level of power to hinder the success of those you hate. In the US, blacks don't have this power. Now, I do believe we can be prejudiced. There is a difference.

Honey, you need to get a better understanding of the term "racist" because "having a certain level of power to hinder the success of those you hate" is no where in the definition. What you "think" has no bearing on the actual definition which is
" The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others."

You need to go beyond the definition. Superiority is tied to power. Please educate yourself.

STOP CLAIMING TO BE A VICTIM!!! AS LONG AS YOU CLAIM TO BE A VICTIM YOU WILL NEVER BE EQUAL!!!

It's your choice!!!!

This lame argument is usually used when you have nothing to support your argument. Never realized explaining racism equalled playing the victim. Such a tired worn out line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:POTUS is black and white, not just black.

The rationale of racists who just can't believe a black man is POTUS. He identifies as black and will go down in the history books as the first black president. Get over it.

He probably would not have become POTUS if not for his unique family and upbringing, including the fact that he is white.

You have no way of knowing that and to presume otherwise is idiocy. BUT, it's good to know that white people now embrace biracial folks as white. Look how far we've come!

Puhleese. You know he benefited from being biracial. And he is the type of black whites love because he is the child of a black African, not the child of a black African American.

How did he benefit from being biracial? Just curious what your thoughts are on this.