Is it ok to joke about slavery, and the struggle black people face? Or is it still too soon?
110028
It depends to whom you are talking.  I don't remember "White" people being enslaved to the Egyptians.  However, the Hebrews (Jews) were enslaved for 400 years.\nI think they got over it.\n\nGet over it, it is history.\n\nI heard a black preacher one day say: "I thank God for the white man bringing the black man to this country in whatever way possible, if they hadn't, WE would not be here, but in Africa."  \n\nProfound.
378493
to answer 1 and 3...if this joke involved ppl from london, italy, america...or any other presumable 'white' country...would you still say its a derogetory joke???  \nc'mon ppl...grow up and get a sense of humor.  just b/c someone is making a joke about a 'black' culture....does not mean that he's being derogatory or racist!
852471
Are you sure you mean, "CAN" take a joke?  I find that more can't than can. They take themselves too seriously.  Life is short, we will not get out of it alive.  Love God, laugh and be happy.
892688
I do not like racial jokes or jokes about people who are physically challenged.  Anything that is hurtful and mean spirited to others...and anything to do with hurting animals or babies is way way out!
872964
I gather you're also in the comedy business. Or at least in some profession that creates fantasies. There is no doubt in my mind that anti-black racism is huge problem in much of American society. You might be surprised to hear that your kind of position on it was fairly common even when there was active segregation and Jim Crow laws. Nobody seemed to be racist then either. Some just thought Martin Luther King was "moving too fast," or that "left-wing" agitators were "causing all the problems," and yet others were "sure" that blacks by and large were happy with their situation - and that "equal but separate didn't mean racism at all." \n\nI've worked for some of the most prestigious U.S. corporations, and I can guarantee you that racism is practiced in a myriad of subtle and not-so subtle ways. I have also watched as "white flight" changes the demographics (and value) of huge areas overnight. And that just covers jobs and housing.\n\nYes, progress has been made, very often against violent, even murderous resistance. But to say it's not there is self-serving wishful thinking. It's easy to point to the shrill nonsense of idiotic poverty-pimps and say, "See. They're just whiners and defenders of criminals!" etc. But when you do the research you will find the problem almost anywhere you care to look.
1022074
The Bible is true and anyone who says it's fiction needs to shut up. And slavery sucks black people have been slaves since 1600 and still we are not treated like fair. Some white people treat us blacks great but most are racists, rednecks, or hillbilles. Now slavery isn't great at all. When blacks were slaves the white people depended on them because they did all the work well they did everything. Now why don't people get a maid or a waiter they aren't slaves and they can quit at anytime.
825121
I would be offended.I admit I find it funny,and sometimes I cringe.We shouldn't support it.If it was my race I would feel like everyone was laughing at me.It would feel the same as being bullied.
851527
Responding to THEY LIVE, it's not funny and you're just as ignorant as the people who use the word!!! Black people especially shouldn't use the word that degrades them. I don't know why they use it. they're just as ignorant as the people who made it. we need to come together as a black community and get it together!!
228517
Not sure I understand your question. Is it about the questions on this site or some deep rooted hatred you have against black people? In any case, this site allows ALL people to express concerns or ask questions about any and all topics. As far as white people being bent over for the past 20 years, if thats the case, white people have about 380 more years to go. I didn't want to go there because I'm not a racist but don't get it twisted. Black people still have a long way to go and as far as I'm concerned your question has no relevance! God Bless!
1165262
I say bigotry, Stupid people, fear, and unwillingness to change. I saw a guy on TV one time, can't remember who or what show it was, and he says the reason behind racism is, all those things i just said up there, and the fact that if a white person celebrates his heritage, it is nothing but racism to other cultures wether the white person is american, canadian, french or otherwise.If a black man celebrates his heritage, it is nothing but oppression  and hatred for the white man. Black people have BET and have comics telling jokes about white people all the time, and some white people think it's funny, some white people get pissed. What if white people had WET and had comedians telling jokes about black people, the NCAA would throw a fit! I think his point in saying that was Everyone is just as racist as everyone else, you can't just label a whole color/culture/heritage whatever. not all black people are racist, but i'm sure some are, same goes for whites, reds, browns, yellows, everything! And i'm sure since you're from south america, a region where there are no racists, you do get some prejudice. But what if I, a white dude, went to South America and tried to make it? You think i would just mingle right in? WRONG!!! You have to make the choice yourself not to be racist or hateful. My friend and i get along just fine, he is black, whoopidy doo, our families are different but we have been best friends since we were 12, now 22. So it's up to individuals to make the difference.
108533
yes i there still is. but it is in little dribs and drabs here and there. People are so afraid to be out and out racist that they say and do things quitely. For instance they may not give a black person as much work because they think they are lazy and not dependable. They may not serve them at a resturant because they think they won't get a tip. (See the question about black people at resturant). What makes me mad his how white people get mad when we say that actions against us are racist. but what they don't seem to understand is that if you are so upset that we play the "racecard" then stop dealing it! know the reason why we feel the way we do  and have some empathy. Look I am not blaming todays white youth for the problems of slavery. but if you know the history you would try to change it!
935745
It's not a bad word, just out-of-date -- like Negro.  I think the history of the mulatto experience (especially in the Americas) and the connotation assigned to the word by some of it's users is what upsets people.  As a 'technical mulatta' I'll tell you...I could give a damn.
752072
I'm black (don't get fooled by my avatar) It depends on whose saying it and how they are saying it. If someone says it to me and really means I'll assume they're rasist. If it seems to be all in fun then I take it as a joke.
432807
Is this a real quetion or a joke. Its not very funny.
270597
i answered your last question...I'm not sure i quite know what point you're trying to make\n\ni don't laugh at racist jokes or disrespect people...how could you say, when you don't know me\n\nanother thing...don't ask a question if you don't want the answer
1025202
As an African American, I'd like to quote an ex-slave named Frederick Douglass.  He made a speech which in part said:\n\n"What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sound of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants brass fronted impudence; your shout of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanks-givings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are to him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy -- a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the United States, at this very hour."
969025
I think a funny joke is a funny joke. No matter what the taboo. Sex, race, religion, dead babies, whatever. I despise censorship. Having a good sense of a humor is one of the finest part of being a human being. In a world full of a trouble and axiety, being able to laugh at others and ourselves is what helps keep us sane. That being said I also believe in being courteous to others. I wouldn't tell dead baby jokes at a support group meeting for greiving parents, for example. But if you're with your friends and you know everyone is cool with it, go ahead. Tell me a good dead baby joke anytime.