If it is OK to be proud of being black, is it OK to be proud of being white? Why or why not?
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The whole "Say it loud; I'm Black and I'm proud" thing is because not very long ago, Blacks were made to be ashamed of their color and ancestry. This idea of being proud (rather than ashamed) of being Black is in reaction to that.\n\nThe phrase 'white pride' is used by violently racist whites, who think Blacks should either be killed outright, or all "sent back to Africa" against their will.\n\nMyself, I think the idea of being proud of one's race is silly, as it doesn't say anything about me, really.\n\nBut for a long time, dominant white culture denied Blacks humanity, claimed all Blacks were worthless, stupid, criminal, etc. Thus the backlash and the emphasis (the shortest month of the year) on Black history and the accomplishments of Blacks in general and Black Americans in particular.\n\nEventually everyone will get bored with the whole Race thing.
544833
I'm very proud because the statistics say from teenage years to age twenty five a black male will be dead or either in jail. Well you don't meet them statistics. You make this black female very proud and very proud to be black..congratulations. there isn't nothing you can do wrong, because the only way there is to go is up. What ever decision you make is the best. I am graduating high-school one year early. I plan on going to MVCC...then transferring over to a university for production in film and advertisement..and the best part of it all is i am black. A BLACK beautiful women and you give me inspiration. You do not need advice. You are your own inspiration, so keep on inspiring others because you inspired me
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Seeing as how you decided to use Yahoo Answers as a forum, allow me a moment to retort. \n\nIt seems that you are a bit confused....and I understand; you feel passionately about your point of view. I hope that you know that the people you've described here I'm sure can counter every single proclamation you've made, but will it help foster and facilitate a conversation that helps us all learn to understand each other? \n\nWill it help you to see and appreciate the many differences between our cultures that make us all ultimately the part of ONE HUMAN RACE? \n\nI hope so. I don't feel that only whites can be racists. That would be like saying that only white people are rich or educated. Its a blanket statement and its fear and ignorance that divides us. \n\nAt our core, we are all the same. We want to be safe and happy and live in a safe , thriving environment and wants the best for our families, friends, and loved ones. \n\nI appreciate you putting this question out here after all. Hopefully it would foster a conversation- the first step in understanding each other.
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I for one am not, but sad as it may be some are still slave in their mind. They think of themselves as black first instead of a simple human being. Also, some non-black can't accept the fact that they no longer are, so the answer to your question is yes but more figuratively than literally.
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I do think there is a difference if you grow up around a race that is different than your own.  I don't think it is negative or positive just as long as they do not forget who they are. I think it is up to the parents to help the child realized the difference but not make that big of a deal to where they feel different.   Make sense???
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You're stereotyping. All black people don't think white people are racist.  If you lump any group of people together like that it's stereotyping and racist.  So, using your statement, I'd say you're a racist.  Is it okay to be a racist if you're black.  I think people should just forget color altogether and not judge at all, I don't.
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i am a black person and proud of it, a white is white not racist just a reality, just do not call me colored or negro and technically i am a person african descent , but learn to read a few book with historically contents before coming on yahoo answers
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It is ok to be proud of what you are.  Some people may not agree with your lifestyle, and that is fine because they do not have to live you life.  I mean if you like PDA, do it, if you are a more private person be that way.  We can not control who we like and you can not turn you feeling on and off like a light switch.  Be you and be happy to be you!  And most important DONT LET OTHERS DICTATE YOUR LIFE!
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why do you care what other people think?  you'll never please everybody so do whatever you want.  Besides, no one is entirely white or entirely black.  But since you asked, I'm white.
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Not at all.\n\nIt makes me think that you are familiar and pleased of your history and your parentage, and that you wish to cultivate it and teach it to your children.\n\nIf you say it in the context of exclusivity, then maybe someone would think you were being hateful. But being proud of your heritage is nothing to be ashamed of.
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of course not!!! being proud of who you are and liking who you are doesn't make you arrogant either. It's so important to have that peace with who and what you are. The problem comes in when you have problems with people just because they are different. Embrace diversity. Be proud always of yourself...and be thankful that you are white/black/Indian/brown...because that makes you unique in every why
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The same reason why someone is proud to be black, or proud to be a woman, or proud of anything. I personally think that pride usually leads to arrogance, which is why many people who say their so proud, usually are. I'm black by the way. I'm happy to be alive, but I don't wear a proud sign on my head.\n\nIt's understandable to overcome being discriminated against by learning to be proud about yourself, but some people over do it, and become arrogant and selfish some end up discriminating those who discriminated against them, which is equally wrong.
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Being proud of who you are can be good, but if people see your tattoo of "white pride" they are going to judge you without getting to know you that you are indeed racist.  You are labeling yourself as a racist even if you don't mean to.  Everyone who sees you can see that you are white.  Why do you neeed a tattoo to say it again?  What you need to think about is why do you need to have the tatoo say that to feel that you are defining yourself to someone.  We all see races but if you see people for who they really are then you may not need that tattoo.  \n\nSince you said, "I just like being who I am," Why do you like about being white?  What did you do besides be born white to merit being proud about it?  Think about that.  Try to be proud of what you have accomplished, not what you have been born with, because that is no accomplishment at all and nothing to be proud of.  The wiser you become the more you will see this.  \n\nAlso, go rent a fantastic movie that has a bit about racist tattoos: American History X.  You will like it.\n\nTake care\n\nTake care
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i have, even though they were my anscestors, i still say, i am sorry that that happened.  My family is black, i am white. it is not a guilt that i neccesarily carry in my own heart, it is just a true and deep human desire for me to say to someone, i am sorry that someone hurt you.\na friend looses a loved one, we say were sorry even though its not our fault the loved one died.\nwhen a race that i happen to belong to dehumanizes another race, just because of skin color? the least i can do is say, im sorry; know that "I" take no pride in that, and know that i see how it has hurt and affected millions.\n\nto those who say, well it wasnt me? it might not have been you, but you would surely say something to a friend who is hurt; \nit places no blame on you directly, takes nothing away from your pride, and promotes human understanding, all in about 3 seconds.
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As a man of mixed race, I feel that the existence of black history month takes away from the achievments of the african american race.  It's almost like saying: "Since you guys did'nt do too much we will celebrate all your acheivements in one month and get it over with."  I think the acheivments of black people should be taught in context with the rest of America's achievments, why treat us special, are we no different than you?  As a native Bahamian, I think racial issues in the US are embarassing, and black folk hold equal share of the blame, I'll catch hell from it, but thats ok.  Back home we are all just people, granted most of us are black, a black man that calls another black man a "nig ga" is bound to get slapped, it is never acceptable, and I never got flack for having a white mother like I do in the U.S.  Its time for us to stop relishing in race, and be part of the human race.
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Why can I call my girlfriend ugly, or an idiot, and she thinks it funny, but if someone else says it she'd probably be offended and cry?\n\nAh, probably because the ways it's said, the meaning behind it, the sharing of feeling behind it.\n\nI think a black person is right to be offended when a person of ANY other race says that.  If they wish to use that term as a word of kinship and sharing amongst themselves, great.. but from anyone else it still is truly a word of disrespect.
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Over 30 answers in less than 30 minutes...You hit a nerve.\nI agree with TREY45.  You like to instigate turmoil.\n\nI am white. I envy black people. They have the best color and skin texture there is. \n\nI don't feel superior to someone based on their color. I feel superior to people that are just plain ignorant, regardless of their color. No one has an excuse to be ignorant in the U.S.A. There are too many opportunities. \n\nI feel superior to people that harm other people and animals. I think they should be shot, regardless of their color.  \n\nI don't think there exists the prejudice people think exists. I think it's a prejudice against the deeds people do!\n\nIt amazes me that humans can say they do not like someone because of color or the way their eyes slant. That would be so embarrassing to admit. Think about it. I don't like you because you have blue eyes.    \n\nThat is how perfectly stupid all this is.................