Why do teens self-segregate along racial lines ?
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Anonymous
| That’s why parents should be careful not to send their kids where they will be a below 10% minority. Unfortunately Black parents don’t have that luxury but other races should take note. |
Anonymous
In other words they self segregate. I live in an area with tons of Hispanic people and when my kid went to a majority Hispanic school we ran into the same issues. It’s not worth it. Finally transferred him to a 10/10 school and it was much better. |
Anonymous
You’ve been subjecting your kid to this for too long. Good for you transferring her |
Anonymous
Where do you invent some total BS like that? Are you completely ignorant about the many majority AA schools in the DC area? |
Anonymous
What and why are you avoiding it? |
Anonymous
Even MORE WOW! Speechless now really. 
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Anonymous
Good point. WMATA has a long history of discriminatory hiring practices, which is particularly galling since it's a public entity. As bad as it is trying to get hired as a white person, it's even more difficult if you're Hispanic or Asian. |
Anonymous
I commend your skillful trolling. Had me there for a sec. |
Anonymous
Huh? DCPS is a majority-black school district. So are many in the South. |
Anonymous
Being brown is a universal liability, even in brown countries where whites ruled. Colonialism has done a number on human brains. |
Anonymous
| *slavery and colonialism did the same for blacks. |
Anonymous
The music industry has a long history of exploiting Black artists, often resulting in inadequate compensation, limited creative control, and a lack of recognition for their contributions. This exploitation is rooted in systemic racism and predatory practices that have marginalized Black musicians for decades. Historical and Contemporary Exploitation: Royalty Accounting Manipulation: Record labels have been known to manipulate royalty accounting, loading artists' accounts with hidden charges and failing to pay or account for foreign royalties, effectively leaving artists in debt and hindering their ability to accumulate wealth. Predatory Contracts: Black artists have historically been placed into exploitative contracts that limit their ownership of their music, giving labels the majority of the financial rewards. Lack of Ownership and Control: The music industry has historically denied Black artists control over their creative works and cultural output, leading to a lack of agency and further financial disadvantage. Tokenism and Genre Stereotyping: Black artists are often tokenized or pigeonholed into specific genres, limiting their artistic expression and creative freedom, while also commodifying their identity. Limited Access to Resources: Black artists have faced systemic barriers in accessing resources, funding, and opportunities, hindering their ability to compete with their white counterparts. Unequal Compensation: Black artists have consistently been underpaid for their work compared to white artists, further exacerbating financial inequality. Industry Practices: Practices such as payola (paying for radio play), which disproportionately favor white artists, have also contributed to the exploitation of Black artists. Lack of Diversity in Leadership: White executives often make decisions regarding Black music, with a lack of understanding and respect for the culture, leading to misrepresentation and further exploitation. Consequences of Exploitation: Economic Disadvantage: Black artists are often left with little to no financial benefit from their music, despite its popularity and cultural significance. Mental Health Impacts: The constant struggle against systemic racism and exploitation can take a significant toll on the mental health of Black artists. Loss of Cultural Legacy: The lack of recognition and proper compensation can lead to a loss of cultural legacy and historical significance for Black artists. Perpetuation of Harmful Stereotypes: Tokenism and genre pigeonholing can reinforce harmful stereotypes about Black artists and their contributions. Examples of Exploitation: Robert Johnson: A legendary blues musician who died penniless, despite his profound influence on music. Ruth Brown: A R&B singer who was significantly underpaid and left with a debt to her label due to accounting manipulation. The broader history of the Blues and Jazz music: These genres, created by Black musicians, have often been appropriated and exploited by the mainstream music industry. Moving Forward: Increased Industry Accountability: Organizations like Black Lives in Music and the Black Music Action Coalition are advocating for greater transparency and accountability within the music industry. Fairer Contracts: There is a need for contracts that are transparent, fair, and protect the rights of artists, particularly Black artists. Diversification of Leadership: The music industry needs to diversify its leadership to ensure that Black voices are heard and respected. Education and Awareness: Raising awareness about the historical and ongoing exploitation of Black artists is crucial for creating meaningful change. The exploitation of Black artists is a systemic issue that requires ongoing effort and commitment to address. By acknowledging the past and actively working towards a more equitable future, the music industry can begin to rectify the wrongs that have been committed and ensure that Black artists are treated with the respect and compensation they deserve, according to several reports. |
Anonymous
| Speaking as a South Asian woman with mixed kids, it's because the white kids exclude the non-white kids (or rather, the white parents exclude the non-white kids from a very early age), so the non-white kids feel like they have to stick together. At least this was my experience as a child, and my kids' experience, too -- even though they are the children of a South Asian mom born and raised in the midwest and a white dad. I'm as American as apple pie, but the white moms have always still excluded me. Even after talking to me and realizing I'm not an immigrant (they're scared of immigrants). |
Anonymous
This appears to be an AI generated response. |
Anonymous
Well yeah, that's what you get these days when you demand people write you a history paper |