Why are blacks considered angry people?

Question

A white young man asked me what would I do if someone attacked my mother or father .I asked what would he do and he said nothing he can do .I told him I would retaliate and defend my parents.He said exactly why are black people so angry.

Answer 1

Heres a comment-I dont read questions like why do black people blankety blankety blank? I dont recall whites asking about blacks.
So far, on this website alone, I have read (the gist of the Q's)
1.White people do you use the 'n' word?Why?Do you want to be black?
2.Why is the word urban used about black people?
One more "White People?"I cant remember and now this one, something to do with 'prejudices'.

Whats going on? If you are asking individuals now to respond then I can ask you as an individual why this interest.
Its getting tiring.
One time I gave a phone message to a neighbor when he came home. He blasted me for it and referring to the time he and family were/weren't home I said "You people..."Oh, he jumped all over that. "You People!You People!..." I didnt see an insult and yet Ms Angelou can talk about "My people" this or that.
I'm tired of these questions and I dont know whether to tell you to rise above because then am I referring to you to do the white thing, implying it is the white thing to rise above, or if I say something you would recognize as a black to black statement then am I defending you or holding you back? Where do you draw the line that I talk to people as human beings or I am talking down to you? And at that, it doesnt matter what words I choose, because I'm either blasted for recognizing and respecting the differences or for not recognizing and respecting the differences. WITH THE SAME WORDS!!!Some years back a friend asked me if I liked her new haircut. I said Yes. She said straightup"? I said No, I like it as it is." So she tells me it means "truthfully". Oh, she and other friends have told me "a good black man is hard to find". What if I said that? It is really really really tiring, not just here, but these inconsistencies are draining. Its walking on tiptoes or eggshells. Unneccessarily. I remember when Bryant Gumbel(sp) took a blast for something-stepping out of black culture somehow. How do you want it? Do you want it that people get whitified? Or do you want it that a good black man is hard to find? Over and over I hear people telling children to do good in school. Great and right. But then you get on here with a question that by its very nature perpetuates a stereotype.Cant you keep that crap to yourself, especially knowing its crap? Why didnt you just tell him to talk to the hand and forget it? Now I'm asking you why do you let this stuff take your energy instead of funneling it into something positive? What is it you want? Did these answers tell you anything to comfort you or help you?Even knowing this is on a global site, what did you gain that you did not lose?What is the major problem?You will never know the regret I have of the passing of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King. He knew how to reach (is it OK to say black people, his people, African Americans, or just plain people) He was a leader, of excellent character, who knew how to guide, whos goal included peace. I was about 8 years old when he died and I know life would be much different to day had he lived and continued. I doubt you'd even have asked your question had he lived. So where I ask did the void of King get filled? MalcomX-the hateful racist who inspired hate clothed as strength. "X" as the refusal to use the name given him by white man. So who is the "leader" of African Americans. I dont see one. But I see Mae Jemison and Mya Angelou (forgive spelling), I see successful African Americans in the Senate and SupremeCourt, I see successful African Americans impacting the daily lives of women across this US, giving dignity by her heart and intelligence and her care about social issues.
I hope you go to school. I hope that you are successful at whatever you want to do. But listen, have a talk, these jive questions only hurt the reputation and respectibilty of the black American who is striving against other prejudices more difficult to overcome. Why litter the ground with pebbles on the way to the boulders? I'm tired of it. Look up and hold your head high.

Answer 2

Well in essence; White America actually lives in world that's more conducive to their liking. Afro-American are discriminated on a daily base at any given moment. Yesterday I was at a bar and the bartender was in the middle of making my drink; when this other white guy started pounding on the bar. Now by white standards I would be considered an "Angry Black Man"; without ever addressing his rude behavior.

However; if the roles were reverse; I would be considered rude, truculent, and just a plain old N. In as much; whatever you choose its going to be a perpetual challenge to overcome racist prejudices and those feeling privilege by skin tone.

Answer 3

That was a stupid question for him to ask. Anyone with any balls would defend their family. What an idiot. I do see how a case could be made that *some* black people can be unnecessarily angry. BUT for him to try to make his point like that... is just stupid.

Answer 4

im proud of you that you would stand up for your parents. and ashamed that the young man would not then turns his racism into a reason to attack black people. yes im white but when i look back on the history of black people is it any wonder why there would be a hertiage of feeling angry over such racism i think the young man is just that to young to understand his lack of respect and his racism

Answer 5

is it just this one young man that supposes black people to be angry in general?

hmmm, i think it would be a concern if one is not upset over an attack on mother or father....defense of folks would be the first reaction (tho I pray that none of us will have to use this)

Answer 6

Sounds like he's being a jack a$$. Unfortunately our image of blacks comes from rap videos and negative media. Many are angry but most are not - just like any other population.

Answer 7

Most groups of people who have been oppressed are angry. And why wouldn't they be? Being passed over, slighted, stereotyped, and condescended to does reduce one's tolerance for such unfairness. Blacks are not alone in their oppression.

Answer 8

Are they? I think they're usually portrayed as more volatile. They show their emotions easier. I don't know if this is true to life, but that's how they usually are in movies etc. kind of like the Irish are portrayed as having bad tempers.
BTW I'm right with you on the parent thing... maybe it's the Irish in me. :)

Answer 9

Not in my books. To tell you the truth white people get angrier than black people and some of them really need to stop beening racist and stop sterotyping.

Answer 10

What? I would defend my self too. Black people are not angry. A lot of them just tend to defend themselves.