Why do so many white kids and hispanic kids want to act african american ?
340558
there is no such thing as there on race my friend its just the persons personality or the in thing right now
1101346
I think you probably don't understand what you are talking about because you are 12. Many blacks just act the way the do to defend themselves not because they are trying to attack people. Think about it, blacks don't label whites as colored when they are in black countries especially in Africa, instead they are cherished and loved. But it is the opposite where blacks are staying in white communities.
730017
I do believe that there are cultural differences but I don't think they are limited to skin color. It is true that certain cultural circles are dominated by a certain skin color, but the behavior is the same. A white kid grows up in the ghetto, just because he is white doesn't mean he acts any different than the black kid and the Mexican kid sitting next to him. Same goes for upper society. If there is a Mexican family or black family living in the Hamptons that doesn't mean he will act the same as the Mexican kid from the ghetto just because he is Mexican.\n\nIn the end it does come down to the difference just being skin color and stereotypes. It all depends on how and where you were raised. But, there are always exceptions to the rule on all sides and with all colors.
31062
It is important for kids to know what the world is really like and to know that there are racist people out there. They have to learn to deal with it and possibly try to change it. The schools can only do so much. They can tell them to not say it and thats about it. It really comes down to the parents.
371019
WOW PEPOLE LIKE U THAT ASK  QUESTIONS LIKE THIS AND THEY WANT THE FREEDOMS  OF THE UNITED STATES AND WANT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES BUT STILL ASK  QUESTIONS LIKE  THIS WELL WE WERE ALL BORN WHITE YES  ALL OF  US  BLACK WHITE ASIAN MEXICANS ETC WERE ALL BORN  BASICALLY  WHITE  OR PINK ITS NOT UNTILL AFTER WE HAVE  BEEN IN THE AIR THAT R SKIN CHANGES ETC , the longer one is in the sun the darker they get , look at the  palm  of  your hands and the soles  of  your  feet there  not as  brown as your   face neck back legs etc , but we r  whiteer  because  of th meloni  in  our  skin and bodies , and  if i was  u w i would  not say us  mexicans  because not all mexican  think like u act like  u look  like  u  etc  , so speak for  yourself and  not  for others  cause  u r  giving  your race a bad  name  buy saying all  mexicans  think   whites are weird.
1090575
ppl around this area think black people are all rappers that wear their pants down and their boxers hanging out, and that they dont have a job. i happen to be friends with them and they are nothing like that. i also hear things about hispanics in our area. people think all hispanics are lowdown, dirty, poor people that live 20-30 people in a house. well, i hate this, because it is not true. they arent all illegal, and most of them work harder than american people!!
421586
While to fit in with African Americans as a behavior could come from several different reasons.  It could be that the person sees them as superior in strength and presence and they want to be aligned with that.  They may see some members of specific groups as having great and laid back lives (think rappers).  They may see that they act more as a family and that brings commraderie and protection (think gangs or just in general).  Or they may see it as different and they really want to be different, separated from the typical white crowd and ideas.\nThere are lots of things that motivate people psychologically and many of them often are really "unknown" to the actual person as they never sit down and think... hey why do I do this.. they just respond to the desire to do it.\n\nBut that is just my opinion
142590
Because he is a poser. He is white and he's trying to be gansta black!
448306
they just don't "get" other cultures or ethnic backgrounds. you'd have to be completely whitewashed in order to be accepted. In some places, though people are more multicultural... especially in places with smaller populations. It's just with the bigger the population things start to split down racial lines.
310432
Some would call us Crackers.\n\nUs white folk feel entitled to automatic success because our white guy fore-fathers built this country politically and financially.  We don't try to learn about other races because we don't have to associate with them to make money.  We also don't like other cultures because we are afraid they will 'steal' our legacy.  It becames a self full-filling prophecy that is taught to the next generation of whities.\n\nTwo more notes:\nI don't think they are lazy, they just have never been exposed to other cultures and are confused about how to fit in.  When in doubt, people give up - because it is better to cling to your closed off world than look foolish.\n\nEveryone is looking to fit into a group.  And generally what you learned in high school applies.  Groups put down other groups and peer pressure is relentless.
1136178
you start with education,everything else follows.but before that can happen all the media sponsored negative role modelsneed to disapear.in their subtle way mass media tells african american children,their path to success is entertainment,or atheletics,both of which are 1 in a million shots.the other stereotype put forward is gangsterism.african american children need to know about people like comer cottrell,he started with nothing and built a cosmetics empire.all the black doctors and lawyers,politician's and clergymen.
2153
You realize that there is a whole section of American society that says "y'all" or "getter done" or even "howdy". Why have you not asked why SOME white people say and sound the way they do as well? Asking a well rounded question like that would take the racist edge off of your perfectly fine question.
857638
they are brainwashed into thinking that is either bad to be from Africa, or that its better to say well I'm this and that instead of black.   They are ignoring the fact that most of the different cultures in the Caribbean have African roots, while mixed with other races, the base of their heritage is African.   Plus when most people look at them, they are black,  And the idea of race these days is based of color.  And in the past also they would be considered black, for example during slavery they would be a slave in America just like people that came directly from Africa to America, instead of the Caribbean,  Maybe they need to study their history or something.  Its just like how on the Spanish channel they show mostly white or lighter Hispanics, when brown, black and darker Hispanics also make up a significant portion of the Spanish world.   Brainwashing..  there's a negative stigma associated with Africa, or having a darker skin tone.
1041027
It is ridiculous the way african americans always have to try and make the white caucasions look as if they are being prejudice. Life is not a racial issue and should not be looked at that way. Everyone has has their own inner beauty and should let that overide any feelings of hate and or prejudice. I sometimes wonder if the african americans are more prejudice than the caucasions that surround them.
991035
self preservation can be an answer but i believe that racist behavior are educated on to children at an early age you put a black baby an a white baby together they don't know their racial group until parents get involved
81631
I am black and grew up with a lot of white friends, and let's just say that the parenting techniques are different. I grew up with "that look" (lol!), and I did indeed see my white friends walk all over their parents. It was as if their parents were afraid that the kids would hate them if they were disciplined.
852522
For the most stupid reason of all. There has been so much social pressure on Black that many of them are looking to be identified in a different perspective. It is because of our current educational system and the media that seems to only sell paper's if the black face is on the front page because he or she has committing some crime. Now you have the lite skin black that can be identified with another race thinking that they are better off then the average black and by no means are they. Then you have the movies playing up to lite skin black and they for what ever reason seem to help them forget where they come from. And  the movie industries sees them as tool to increase their profit margin.  in fact the movie industries are using lite skin blacks  is a very negative way. And that is setting all the wrong examples for future generations of blacks children. Now in our school system The average black child,  is not really taught correctly about the the greatness that many, many black men have achieved thru out history. And believe me when I say that they are plentiful they are.. And the greatest thing of all is that every man woman and child no matter what race creed or religion, can trace their blood line back to Africa. Now I wonder how many black children are being taught that aspect of their culture.  The white man figures that that If they can keep the black people fighting amoung themselves, What will they ever amount to and it has worked so far.....