What is the BIG Deal between whites and blacks? Why are blacks frowned upon?
492751
I didn't realize how many people are locked away from the world!
1071822
I am white and cannot speak with certainty.\nSome blacks are mad at whites and visa versa from slavery issues and there is some racism here. However, especially in major cities, we are very international, and I would think that you would be well accepted. My kids and I have friends from all over, including Africa.
83071
No, others are racist but for different reasons.  White history month?  What are we learning for the entire year?  Oh yeah, white history.  Funds like the United Negro one are for the descendants of slaves (face it, that's how most if not all  Africans got here) who were released with nothing.  They had to survive in a world where there were relatively few employers (they wouldn't hire blacks).
75028
firstly, not all black people alienate those who "act white". There are just some people who believe that there is a certain way to act and when they think that ur not acting like how they think u should act, u will be ridiculed. our society likes to label and categorize people, and we tend to just follow right along, and I think that its time that we develop our own opinions and stop allowing society to tell us how to define others and ourselves.
1135325
While a seemingly simple question, you have hit on the heart of prejudice.  Good for you.\n\nI think this started back in the days of slavery.  It eased the minds of white slave owners if they saw Africans as "dumb animals", rather than a culturally rich race of peoples torn from their homes.\n\nIt continues, stereotypically in the South, to hide ignorance about cultural differences and make the biggotted feel better about their own pitiful lots in life.\n\nI find the more educated and intellegent a person, the more likely they are to judge a person by the content of their character, rather than the color of their skin.
772010
Seems like there are actually an abundance of "questions" by ignorant (and seemingly young) white people in which they degrade other races, creeds, ethnicities, etc.  Maybe the real question is: Why are we entertaining them?
593779
Because it is for all the repression that whites put on blacks during slavery times. But its not like that everywhere. Plus hispanics were put through similar treatment from whites. Plus u have to look at the difference in the way people act because not all hipanics act black. even some black people have been "whited out" which means that they don't act "black" and act more on the grounds of a white person. Now a days its not called black. Its called Ghetto which is a better way to say it because u dont have to be black or hispanic to act like that. You can be any race even if it is white, asian, or pacific islander. The one thing people dont like about white people is acting ghetto is that they use the "n" word.
1060330
This is one of those I'll answer, hoping it's an honest question and not a goofy rant.\nWhite people can be discriminated against and it happens all the time, but can't be discriminated against in modern America for racial reasons.\nDiscrimination is NOT disliking another race...\nIt isn't even behaving badly toward those of another race...\nDiscrimination in modern America is institutionalized and has a component of POWER.  History has given whites a 'power' advantage over blacks in this country.  Whether we (as whites) choose to use that advantage or not, IT CONTINUES TO WORK TOWARD OUR FAVOR and gives us institutional and cultural edges.\nDiscrimination is the combination of the racial bias with the use (purposeful or inadvertent) of that cultural power.  Because whites HAVE that cultural power edge, they can't be discriminated AGAINST.\nWhat is frequently referred to as 'reverse discrimination' is -- if we're honest with ourselves -- sour grapes when someone else gets a break that we wish we'd gotten, whether we deserved it or not.\nNo, whites can't be racially discriminated against in modern America.
288037
It is reverse racism, and I do not agree with it. Some white people feel guilty over their ancestors' role in the history and let black people get away with it, and some black people fully exploit the situation. I think no one should use any derogatory terms towards another person. We should all try to let go of the past and move on towards a better tomorrow.
271315
I'm white and I've actually been told that I couldn't have any problems by more than one race. The only thing I can say, is that good and bad comes in all of God's colors as well as narrow minds. God gave us choice and sometimes people chose to believe what is easist to belive in order to release themselves of all responsibilty to a current situation or life situation. The other thing is that you are actually perpetuating the cycle by making a blanket statement. I do not have to be black to know in my heart, that not all black people think this way even though I did experenced exactly what you're talking about.
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.
940799
Though I have to admit Blacks look better in clothes usually than Whites do, I really don't hate being White. And I think we've all gotten to the stage where it doesn't matter to Blacks what Whites think of them - only a small percentage of Blacks measure themselves against whites. What's the point? There are too many differences. I'm of English background, so my skin doesn't tan much. That's restricting, because too much sun these days can lead to skin cancer, so I avoid the sun. Black skin has more oil so Blacks age better. Lucky you guys! Then again, I'm not too concerned about aging. I have never been particularly attracted to Black men - I go for personality more than looks. I've dated guys of many different races. People are people. Anyway, don't evaluate yourself in relation to Whites - it doesn't make sense.
159158
I can't believe you just asked that. Black people arn't the only people who rape people, that subject involves practically every race and there's no main race to point at. Whites are accused of discrimination because of there history all around the world, it's unfortunate but thats the truth.
327780
Actually it is a lot less than it used to be. I am 58 and I remember segregation and white people talking about Negroes and "colored people" in a derogatory way. Today a lot of those same groups of people have black friends or work with black people and there is a lot less of that than there used to be. Yes, there are people, usually of a lower socioeconomic class who are still acting that way because they see educated black people getting better jobs than they do and don't want to admit it is because that person is smarter and better educated and they want to bring them below them so they have someone to look down on. They don't want to admit that the problem is themselves.
541950
I hate it when a black person assumes that because I am white I support slavery or ever had an ancestor who had slaves. They seem to forget it was blacks who sold them into slavery and white's who fought to free them. Not all whites supported slavery!  I think it was horrible but I am also sick of them thinking they are entitled because of it.  What about the jews? They were wronged too, what do they get?  The Indians we stole this land from were wronged, what do they get?  I think it is unfair that they can have all black beauty pageants, all black colleges, all black scholarships, we cannot have an all white anything or we would be in big trouble for discrimination, not that I would want to anyway, but how fair is that????!!!!!  I think everyone should have the same rights and I am sick of hearing how they think they have less rights when they actually have MORE.  They will get a job even if less qualified and I have seen first hand how they can sit around and do nothing and cannot be fired, by law, because company would be in trouble if they fired them.  I like black people, but it angers me to no living end that they get away with stuff like that!  I have black friends and have heard them make remarks about getting retribution one day.  That is a real pisser offer for me!!!!  I have done nothing wrong to them!
1064247
Absolutely not...I can tell you that I have never said a cross or mean thing about a white person, as a matter of fact a majority of my friends are white. It's funny, some people in society assume that whites should hang with whites and blacks with blacks, but in my eyes I don't believe that should make a difference, and no I don't resent or hate white people, nor have I ever and I hope I never will, but that goes with almost anybody in life. You shouldn't assume that everybody that's black is racist or mean to white people or vice versa (sometimes black people can get on my nerve but hey, that's life)...my point is you shouldn't judge a whole race by some ignorant people's actions. There are some intelligent, sweet, kind, and loving black people out there and I hope you get a chance to meet and talk to somebody like me...
190271
People actually love blacks and often try to mimic our style and culture.(Contrary to the other answer you received). Don't look anywhere in particular, just out your window and you will see what I mean. People perish for lack of knowledge, and thats what its all about. Lack of knowledge of other cultures. There are stereotypes of disease and sickness from Africa, which can be said of just about every other nation. Again, just be yourself and don't worry about trying to integrate.