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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought all of them looked fantastic at the wedding but what was that absurd jumping over a broom thing?[/quote]

:shock:  Damn[/quote]

From Wikipedia:  In some African-American communities, marrying couples will end their ceremony by jumping over a broomstick, either together or separately. This practice is well attested for as a marriage ceremony for slaves in the Southern United States in the 1840s and 1850s who were often not permitted to wed legally. Its revival in 20th century African American culture is due to the novel and miniseries Roots (1976, 1977).[24]

Do you find Jews breaking a glass absurd as well?  Please step outside of your bubble...not all weddings are the same and many like to incorporate traditions that are important to them.[/quote]

Eh.....fair enough.[/quote]  You sound like you have zero interest in expanding yourself outside of that white bubble you live in.   Be lucky you said that here in an anonymous chat group, you would've made a total a$$ of yourself had you said that out loud to someone IRL. [/quote]

Dear, that’s precisely why I watch the show....to learn more about black culture.[/quote]  I can't tell if you are serious or being sarcastic.  But just in case, I do not suggest a trashy reality TV show that is intended for pure entertainment.  You should be watching historical movies and documentaries that educate and teach.    I suggest Glory, Selma, Amistad, The Color Purple, The Butler, 12 Years a Slave; I could suggest others but you get the idea. If you have not seen Roots, that's a must.  As far as reading; Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Slavery by Another Name, by Douglas A. Blackmon; and  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot.

And I also suggest you keep an open mind instead of referring to other cultural traditions as "absurd".

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Well obviously I didn’t know that was a cultural tradition.  Thank you for the movie list....-I’ve seen and enjoyed them all.  I’ve also seen Roots but haven’t read any of your book suggestions but certainly will.  Honest question because I’m genuinely curious....do you invest the same amount of time trying to understand Asian, Latin, Native American and LGBTQ culture?  Those groups are obviously not as well represented in the media but there are resources available.[/quote]

I married a Man from South America and my child’s best friend is from China.  I actually spend a lot of time learning about their cultures.  [/quote]

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