When i was a kid i remember learning that Eli whitney was black and then in the 11 grade i got into an arguement with the history teacher about it. I looked it up i found out he was white( a least he look white in the picture). I just what to know if that ever happened to anyone else? Cause i dont think i am the only one who learned that in school.
122211
Actually, we learned about Eli Whitney and George Washington Carver in the same lesson.  One was white, the other black.  \n\nMaybe you got the two of them mixed up. Sorry!
48472
White entertainment tv and white history month is all over the place!  The problem to me seems to be people, why isn't there "people tv" and "peoples history month"!!!  Why does everything have to be divided between black and white??  We are all human beings with red blood running through our veins.  White organs work as well in Black organs and viceversa.  Why oh why, is there always a division between different colors of skin?  They have their beliefs and cultures as well as we have, so why can't it just become "people" instead of "them versus us"?
250473
Be ourselves and not allow society to form our opinions or our judgments.  I'm a white girl, but my boyfriend's black.  We're madly in love, and both of our familys accept each of us...because we got to know eachother before making any judgements.  I hear rude stuff all the time, like, "He's a trader," and "Uh-uh, that don't make no sense."  I even get evil glares from white men when we go out...but I don't mind, cuz he's the one that I go home with at night, so that's all that matters.
75950
I don't think so.  I also was advised to do this.  I worked with a home teacher every week...its been a long time so i don't remember the exact amount of time that passed.  Trust me, the teachers/doctors are only looking at what is best for your child to learn.  I appreciate what they did for me.  I think I have an easier time learning today because of this.  They tought me what to watch for when I am reading, they taught me how to read in between the lines.  They helped me to better understand math and science, english.  Just about everything.  Believe me there were times when I hated the special attention...but in the long run it did me much more good than I could have imagined.  So No, I don't think that it is discrimination.
140135
I think America still lives in the 50s sometimes. I really do. A lot of people still think white should stay with whites and blacks should stay with blacks. You would be surprised at how many people since 9/11 think blacks are scum all over again. Its just what a taste requires. Gotta remember who your audience is for. Example, the show Boy Meets World.. Shawn dated Angelea and the reason it was okay to bring that into the show is because they were trying to show teens its okay to date other people with different skin colors. But adults might take it differently.
430234
That story was appalling.....This is a good example of 'white' privilege.....I must agree though, it has more to do with GREEN than with white........I felt horrible for the black man and his family....\n\nThat judge, should be impeached!
72367
One time I was in a store and I saw a little boy point at a black manaquin and make a little gun out of his hand.  He said something to his dad that I couldn't hear, but it made his Dad very mad.  I heard his dad saying that he had plenty of black friends and where would he get an idea like that.  \n\nI wonder where that little boy got those racist ideas.
396833
You have to go back in time a little. Pre slavery days. Before there were any black people in North America. There were the Native Americans. We called them "red man" They called the invaders "pale face" "white man". But you have to remember. That the black man coined the term themselves. They didn't like being called Negro. So they insisted themselves that they were "black". There's your origin of the black man. The white man didn't give him that name. He did it to himself. \n.
312548
I hope it would'nt be too different.I would like to think that every slave would've came to their senses and beat the hell out of every white person who tried to control them.No matter what year we live in or whatever happened in history,there will always be racism.And that sucks...we're all red inside,color is only skin deep.
130473
This was first introduced to most Americans in the 1977 airing of "Roots" when an African tribal leader warned his warriors to beware of the white man because he smelled like a wet chicken.  Rarely do you hear this talked about much.  I've been around black folks my entire professional career and I've never heard the wet dog comment before.  I don't have any good explanation at all, but there is a distinctly different smell to blacks and whites when they perspire.  Having played sports my entire life I could shut my eyes and generally tell if I was next to a white or black person perspiring, but I don't know that I would describe as one being better or worse than the other--just different.
629364
I have two mixed children, and we've come to find a lot more prejudice in white people than in black, therefore, my children tend to hang around more black than white people.  I have tried to teach them not to see color, but I know they notice that white people are the only ones who attempt to insult them by calling them niggers and half-breeds.
387894
Suspended for 3 weeks as i led the whole class on a boycott of a particular teacher. He literally chased us round to get back in class. That was more than 13years ago. But i got on good terms with the teacher after the boycott. And i was made Prefect of class. Never had any blotch record though. I went on to University. I'd freak out if i hear any of my kids doing anything like that!
204279
And this is coming from the guy who said he'd be interested in an open discussion with me about 1 book he read about the history of the American Indians which made him an instant expert on early American Indians' tribal societies.\n\nWhen I refuted some of his claims, he immeditately started in with the insults on me.\nSo much for really being interested in learning about my ancestors from a modern American Indian such as myself.\n\np.s. I suggest that "zeepogee" watch School House Rock's "America" video. The "Great American Melting Pot" might help this person realize that America is not just "white", but multi-colored, & multi-racial.
56295
I don't understand it.  Why would people think anyone is different because of the color of their skin?  If you're white and you get a tan, does that change your personality?  No!  So why would being a different skin color mean anything?  Unfortunately I think there will always be racists...makes me sad.
565712
I think its important to learn about the history of different cultures, however, its unfortunate that different communities feel the need to label it as "black history" or "Hispanic History" etc...  This, in my opinion, causes more of a problem, the labeling.  It should all be taught, all year round as simply history.  Maybe in the 60's and 70's there was a need for such labeling, but its gone on too long, we're integrated, its time to move on.  Now, to be honest, there is a double standard you'll never see Caucasian TV or Caucasian history month or the Caucasian college fund etc... and thats because it would immediately be labeled as racist.  Now be serious, don't you think its unfair that race plays a factor when it comes to college entraces?  Don't you think that the quota system is just reverse racism?  Again, there was a time for it, and now that time is long since gone.  None of this upsets me, I really don't care, I think I'm just pointing out the obvious here.  Now there are a few things that do make me wonder, first, there are quite a bit of African Americans who like to portray the "thug life" or "gangsta life", these people act like morons in public and, I believe are a discredit to their culture.  I wonder what Dr. King would say if he saw those people?  Would he be proud?  Now, I do want to say that I don't judge a whole culture based on those few, however, it is understandable why someone might cross the street to avoid those individuals when they see them.  Its also understandable why someone might have preconcieved ideas about someone who walks around with pants that hang below their behinds with their underwear showing and a tee shirt that hangs to their knees.  Also I know its not just African Americans that do this, there are plenty of white's that act just the same, and I think that they're even more rediculous and an even greater blemish.
579220
I'm glad you asked.  RACISM!  That black guy probably gave Andrew Berman, nephew of an admissions executive, a blowjob because black people are prone to do that.  If they didnt give so much head, who knows what schools they would be going to.  Bunker Hill?  Who knows?  Well when Ross Berman finally made it to earth he decided to give Eddy Curry and now blacks can get into any school of their choice.  I'm sure this is correct.  Peace ttyl.
352532
Ruby Bridges was the first black child to go into a white school during the period of desegregation. Everyday she faced taunting and threats from white paretns, but at the age of only (i believe 6 or 7) she faced the mand went to school. She grew up to be a grreat civil rights leader. I know Disney made a movie about her..it's very good. YOu should wathc it to get a better understanding. I hope this could help!