Comments on: Just Because I’m Black Doesn’t Mean…

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:26:49 +0000

I can’t like classical music or play a classical instrument

By: ARB

ARB — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:43:41 +0000

We don’t need to see this. All the ignorant people in the world that withhold prejudice thoughts should and those that execute them.This kid in my class the other day asked what is the difference between “stereotypes and facts” which in his opinion should be used as an excuse to decide that all white people are innocent and that anyones race is an excuse for the suffering of immigrants, their descendants, Native Americans who were deemed inferior and undeserving of sharing the land they already rightful possessed, and especially the poverty some of us experience because they don’t always let us move up to name a few (I’m sorry if I didn’t address more important matters I figured you would get the idea). Maybe I should print this out and shove this in this kids face and say that the that is the difference between stereotypes and facts dumb… you know the rest. This Just World Phenomenon does not apply to white people apparently and people don’t want it to stop there. I know that its 2010 but the point is that numbers don’t make a person, a man that was racist in 1975 with all of his might can still be racist today. If they don’t want to accept that other people of all races are capable of interracial friendships, marriages, and can actually be concerned with other problems that don’t concern their own race well that is what makes those ignorant people ignorant. I’m going to focus on the people that can tell the difference between stereotypes and facts and appreciate that I have them as positive influences in my life.

By: olivia

olivia — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:29:58 +0000

I had the hugest crush on this guy… I’m of a mixed complexion, my dads black and my moms white, and my crush is white. we were hitting it off, everything was going great until he told my friend that he is too racist to date a black “chick”… and that if I was white he would maybe concider dating me. I am devistated, and angry that in 2010 people are still hung up on skin colour! Can’t we all grow up and realize skin, race and culture doesnt mean anything… its about the personality and who the person is inside… not the outside what so ever. But i’ve come to realize that I dont want to waste my time on someone so shallow, and racist… and some might even call him a dick. I’m glad that I am not wasting another breath, or second on that low life, piece of scum. In the long run I’ve taught myself to say, it’s his loss, and yes it truly is.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:13:16 +0000

I can sooo relate to what everyone wrote on here. Media makes it seem like we’re one-dimensional, but we’re not. I relate most to what Brit and Crystal wrote.
I also agree with Jenn. Just cause I’m Black and I live in America, doesnt mean I’m Black American….per se. Nothing wrong with Black Americans, but I come from a completely different Black culture (Bahamas) and dont always relate to American culture much.

But this article is great! I went to the doctors office the other day, and doctor was asking me some questions. She asked if I had kids, when said “no” she was shocked. Then she made an ignorant statement that it was common for “girls like me” to have kids ?!?!
Despite stats on Black teen pregnancy rates and how many baby-mamas you see….Not every black chick, has kids or even wants one.

By: NeNe

NeNe — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:39:10 +0000

Just because I’m black doesn’t mean…
-I buy knock-offs.
-I only buy Jordan and Nike tennis shoes.
-I never left the country.
-I want multiracial children with “good” hair.
-I use or believe in the term “good hair”
-I use the word “ain’t”.
-That I have food stamps or other governmental assistance.
-That I drink Kool-Aid.
-That I can dance, sing or cook.
-That I can fry chicken, pork chops, etc.
-That I was raised in the “hood” or the “south”.

By: Brit

Brit — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:46:16 +0000

well some people don’t have any kind of relationship with black people, and their only access is through mainstream media which [with some exceptions] doesn’t really portray us as varied in our interests and activities. the point is we are people like anyone else but we get put into little categories [the sista girl, the mammy, etc...] and when we don’t fit the role, it surprises people. it shouldn’t but it does, and we are not making it up.

it could be possible that because you have your own problems to deal with in terms of race, you don’t really notice stereotypes coming out to play for others. perspective is a hell of a thing…It’s also a lot more subtle than it used to be. What used to be yelled out in the street is now whispered among friends behind closed doors, and that keeps the stereotypes going.

By: Mimsie

Mimsie — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:46:47 +0000

*got started…. smh.

it cld go from just bcuz im african doesnt mean i smell to just becuase im african doesnt mean i speak another language or speak “african”

honestly, the whole point of this is just that ppl are IGNORANT!

By: Mimsie

Mimsie — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:42:55 +0000

wow. what if a ‘Just Because I’m African/of African descent…’

By: Cuban dude

Cuban dude — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:15:35 +0000

I’m completely astonished. I don’t think any of these things of black people. It never even crossed my mind that a black guy or girl can’t like the Office. I mean I know and experience racism almost daily but stereotypes are a whole different issue. To say it lightly, that’s so 70s. And seriously, it sounds to me like you guys put these stereo types on your selves. C’mon! Fried chicken? Everybody loves that. Why does it have to be a black thing?

By: Brit

Brit — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:31:48 +0000

just because i’m a black chick doesn’t mean….
*i care about black men dating white women. what makes you think i don’t get down with the swirl/bumblebee/etc?
*that i represent/know all black chicks everywhere, and can answer why who-and-so does such-and-such
*i don’t have a KORN station on pandora
*i’ve ever eaten ‘chitlins’
*i like tyler perry’s movies and shows
*i draw attention to my figure at all times
*i don’t knit/paint/sew/get creative
*i like guys with rims, candy paint, and a system that cost more than the car itself