Why are some many people trying to be black, when they really dont know that it is a hard ass job being black?
960969
I really don't understand why you think it is so hard to be black. Do you think it is any easier to be white??? Really, get real, there may be a touch of racism out there, but legally you guys have as many if not more opportunities than the whites. You are legally covered against discrimination - we aren't. You have special federal funding of a lot of educational opportunities that whites don't have. Just check into the income level necessary for whites to get educational aid - it is pathetic. You have many housing opportunities that I don't have. Now guess who pays for all of this - we the taxpayers (you included I hope). You don't see me or any white squawking about reverse discrimination, but it has gotten to that point, so keep your pity party to yourself. God made us all. For some reason I ended up white and you ended up black. Be proud of who you are, and then go make something of yourself. It is hard for everyone right now with the rise in the cost of health care, cost of living, fuel costs, etc.. Jobs are still available for anyone who wants to better himself / herself, so get out there and overcome and see the dream that Martin Luther King described. I don't think he ever meant for you guys to wallow in sorrow about your state of affairs. God bless and chin up.
344277
I am sure they are making racial comments. To be honest, they are that way they are because they never put them self in the other person’s shoe. Can you think of one thing a black race in this country did to you that make you say it was not worth getting their 400 years off free labor. Have you ever heard the saying "don't judge a man till you walk a mile in his shoe." Most blacks do not tip good because they do not have that much to spare. \n\nIf it makes you feel better, I am as black as it gets, and I usually tip between 30-40%; because I once worked as a waiter to put myself through school. \n\nIn now days am seeing more and more blacks in the professional work places and universities. That means there is a higher level of hope in the future; they will be able to tip well.
1112699
Okay...im black as you can tell. eh..hemm. But I think there is alot of pre judging out there. Very ignorant statements like teh one by SLICK 77 is it? Shows that there is still racism out there.  The fact is there are tendancies in all races  but to say that that is  the only color to do them is absurd. I find most racists are people who either havent grown up around other races or have grown up around them and got hurt by the situations. You also have teh ones who havent amounted to to much in society's eyes and they turn to the opposite race and say things that you would think hmmm....."are they looking in the mirror". I am married to a white man......and we both still have some pre judgements about each other "alil bit". but we have 3 bi racial childen been together 10 years met at a amusement  park (working there) He grew up in a mostly white town about 10.000 people(has used teh word nigger) when his girlfriend was liking a black guy(so again there is teh hater situation) hate can really bring the racism out in you. Think about it. Its a coping mechanism. a BIG FAT EXCUSE to make your self feel better. Because other wise you would have to say 'Oh..i am NOT smart of enough..or cute enough.....or have a good job....or enough money..I could go on and on. This subject is soooo complex. I know the struggle that blacks have went thru but SOME HOODRATS and REDNECKS/HILLBILLIES need to look at it how it is.  Take responsibility for YOUR own actions.My husband and i have grown over years he has never called me a nigger . if he heard that now he would whoop up on somebody Sooooooo... to answer your question yes its still here but I believe its all from ignorance and people can grow out of it and from it. we both never thought of being with each other but ...we met at work and it grew from there................racists=HURT PEOPLE......WHEW!
1136795
geeze im not even black and the way some people answered ur question is terrible , cmon people this isnt very becomming of u. all the black hate stuff isnt called for , knock it off. god its a difference in skin color thats it , my god how low can you be people!
677317
Based on the lack of information you've provided, it's impossible to offer you any insight into why life is so hard for you. As for taking insults and mockery from both your white and black friends, this is driven by their own insecurities in who they are and possibly even they're jealousy of who you are. You should just be yourself with respect to that. As for making life not so hard, I would be better able to give you advice and suggestion if I knew more about your circumstances at present.
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!!
700095
Um Excuse me but To set some stuff straight, Some black folks just wanna make a big deal out of little things like no black actors being in a kid movie. Who cares some people need to realize that even though some people make little things a big issues some of us don't care. If the movie was good it was good but if it wasn't then  fine. People shouldn't really care about if a black actor was in the movie in the first place because sometimes black people don't sound good in cartoon movie. So the ones that are making a big deal out of it just need to get over themselves and go complain about a different movie that wasn't good at all.
950607
You're dumb if you believe all the stereotypes you hear. I come from a very hard working family we used to be very poor but now were well off because we worked hard to get where we are. And you're obviously not black, you don't know what it's like to be black. It's not in our head we face racism everyday in this world. So until you take a walk in our shoes I honestly suggest you shut the hell up.
1092113
Just for the record, I am black. I can not speak for all blacks, but I can speak for my family and friends. We are all hard working people and NO ONE, has ever handed anything to me. I have worked myself through college to earn 4 degrees and I guarantee you that everything that I have earned has been obtained through hard work
925551
I'm black and I say we are people too. Yes there are some black people that commit crimes, but there are people like that in other races too. I feel trully honored to be a young black woman in the world today. I'm proud about my race and heritage. But the one thing I can not stand, about some people of my own race is that the ones that don't use their education call the ones that do use theirs, acting white. I don't see how wanting to better yourself and secure your future is acting white. I mean I think more education anyone has should make them better off in the world. Because you can get great jobs and be able to take care of your family. So that is one of the things that I don't like about my own race. Another thing I can't stand is the fact that some people of my race seek out reasons and ways things are racist. I say if you go looking for it you will always get smacked in the face with it. I think a few of those people are being even more racist, because you are searching for reasons for someone to hate on you. I say everyone in the black community and myself included should just go and live life, if you are held back in one area find another arena to get involved in. But don't give up at all. Just keep striving forward more than ever before. But thats just how I see things.
667404
i think it is because black women are taught from an  early age to be strong, and to have pride in themselves, because as a person of color there are many odds that are already against them to begin with, therefore they have to struggle for alot of things and sometimes fight to make a place in the world, therefore they are taught never to give up even in the face of difficulties
633218
Agreed. It seems like it's the "minorities" that sometimes keep the racism alive. I don't have a problem at all if someone is a different color or whatever, but it does bother me if they use it as a crutch. What really annoys me is when some people are so proud of being "black" that they emphasis the fact with the whole, "Mmm, girlfriend. I dunno wud up wit chew sistah..." kind of stupid accent. I mean, if they want to be treated like equals, they need to start acting like equals. Morgan Freeman was asked how we can end racism, and he replied, "Stop talking about it." meaning, stop talking about us vs them, or white vs black, anything like that.\n\nIt also kind of annoys me when some people get offended about getting called "black". I remember seeing a survey once in Time where they asked people some question and then had the answer by race. They had "African American" down, and then they just had "white". It just struck me as oddly ironic.\n\nBut yeah, mainly what bothers me is when people make themselves look ignorant when they start getting all ghetto or whatever.\n\nTo quote a friend of mine, "I don't have anything against people with different colored skin than mine, I just hate black people."
1165473
becuase it is an "unknown" color. Black is a way to stay hidden but black is also a healing color and not many people open their minds to different things and just stay scared so they have to pick on ones who wear black or surround themselves in it. And history does not help as black has been associated with different occult groups and hate groups, so on....\nI personally love black, it's a mixture of all....a healing color, and protective color. \nI suppose people are just twisted and just stay brainwashed..
694836
Acting black, acting white...what does it all mean?  In my opinion, not a darn thing.   To people who feed upon stereotypes, however, it means alot more than it should!   Let people be who they are and move on please!  Sheeesh!
1107563
True, I agree.  Blacks like to have special treatment and are always screaming 'discrimination' even though it does not exist.  When is the last time you heard an Asian, Caucasian, or Hispanic screaming 'discimination'?  It does not happen.  The majority of blacks are looking for a free ride and try to get this free ride through sympathy.  This is the only way they know how to operate.  If blacks want to be respected in this country, they need to earn their own respect (clean up their neighborhoods, teach their children good morals, etc).  Other races do not respect the black race as they are always complaining about some B/S discimination or spouting off about some other B/S instead of putting their heads down and earning themselves a good living and to teach their own community members the same.
766387
Some people are really being honest and then some are just looking for an identity and trying to find it through you.\nLost people need direction and don't know how to get it unless they are using someone else.\nIf it really bothers you , simply ask them, "are you sure this is what you want or are you just doing it because I am?", they usually get the hint after a while.
1132429
I don't know but if I was black I would be insulted to know that I needed something like that to get a job.  It would make me think that the government thought I was stupid and didn't have any skills so I couldn't get a job based on that.  I hate it personally.  I have to turn down talented people all the time.