This is for all my educated Afro-Americans and other minorities!?

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Yeah I said Afro-Americans that do have a honest job and went to college and graduated and doing the damn thang! This may not be a question, but I tired of seeing comments about us on Yahoo Answers about how we do not pay taxes or stereotyping us as a people!

Yeah, Yeah, I have heard it before if I don't like it get off, and I know someone is going to report this! I'm not racist I love all people, but I know I got my degrees honestly and I work damn hard for them! Thank you!

This goes to "Whip" I attended an all black school Howard University so your comment is out the door! Thank You! Don't hate me, hate the game!

Answer 1

I am well past 50 years in age.
I have seen much. (love & hate)
Humans are humans, are blood is the same color.
It is what is in ones heart, that makes the person.
It is what is in ones mind that makes the person.
Skin color is not an issue

Answer 2

I'm not the Afro-American or other minority you requested, but I just got through typing up an answer in which I referred to our Secretary of State, Dr. Rice, as a woman to be admired.

There's a lot of ignorance on this site, as you have seen. I think its good you spoke up because a lot of the ignorance on here needs some speaking up to it (as I just did with ignorance on another question about women). I think there may be less of the kind of thinking you've mentioned than it would seem. The people who don't think that way talk about other stuff.

Answer 3

My avatar is not capable of showing my age but I am old enough to be a member of AARP. I have two BA's and I work in the fine arts and in education. I have worked at the same job for 30 years and plan to retire within the next 10 years. Attitudes are not changed easily and I have tried to conduct myself in such a way to show that blanket statements aren't worth the oxygen. Just remember Oprah started with nothing, and now influences so many parts of our society that it is really amazing.

Answer 4

I feel you my sister! Got my undergraduate and working on my Masters. I feel you on the stereotypes. There was a comment about every race has their own stereotype...But hte question is who placed the stereotype on them. People don't develop stereotypes about themselves. A stereotype is a generalization based on an outward observance. I'm not a racists but I do know what's up with all of this stereotyping. It is created to keep you categorized so that you eventually accept it as your identity. But not me...cause I have peeped the game.

Answer 5

First of all I am very proud of you. I am a senior in college now. I attend a Texas university that is majority white. I understand what you are talking about. Caucasian people often try to make us seem lazy and make it seem like all black women are on welfare with a whole bunch of children. But don't blame them for everything. It doesn't help our image that the brothas call us bitches and hoes and make proud statements that they have baby mamas. It also doesn't help the some brothas don't take care of the families they create. It also doesn't help our image and the stereotypes very much that black women accept being called bitches and hoes, young black females want to be video chicks and divas instead of teachers, doctors, and lawyers. Some young girls brag about being a baby mama. So we are somewhat to blame for the image and the stereotypes. I am very proud when I see a young black person like you achieve something with their life. It makes me proud to be African American. So don't stress out about people who stereotype. The best advice I got was in college. A professor of mine said that "Stereotypes are for lazy people, people who don't want to think and can't think for themselves" So keep doing your thang.

Answer 6

I feel you! I am tired of society, especially white society, stereotyping us as lazy and ignorant. I got my degree from Southern University and I worked damn hard for my B.A. As far as I am concern we as Afro-Americans shouldn't have to pay taxes since we did build this country for free. So mad props for all those that are getting over on the system cause they got over on us for 400 plus years....oh and still are getting over.

Answer 7

I have a Bachelor's degree in education. I received my degree BEFORE they had affirmative action. I have two daughters getting Masters in May. I already have a daughter with a degree in computer science. I am proud of their accomplishments. I am proud I could pay for their college WITHOUT affirmative action. They were all honor graduates. On a 4.0 scale, one had a 3.6, one had 3.8 one had a 3.5. It can be done!

Answer 8

The problem is that our culture is defined by entertainers and athletes. When they **** up it is news the large majority 95 percent of blacks in this country are law abiding hard working people. I don't let the negative images define me. It's not what they call you but what you answer to that matters.

Answer 9

The sad truth is people don't like y'all. Even in the Bahamas you'll often hear (from the black Bahamians) "Black Americans have a chip on their shoulder." and don't get the Africans started on you.

Girl you got it tough and it doesn't help that your most influential representatives are AL SHARPTON and JESSE JACKSON (known as 'the Crook' in these here parts) and not to mention the infamous GANGSTA RAP.

Yes, I know black people are people who run all gambits of society, but as a black woman let me tell you - YOU HAVE A MAJOR IMAGE PROBLEM IN THE US and you should speak up more when other black people propagate the dilemma.

Answer 10

Ignorance knows no color, creed, age or gender.

And we can not change ignorant people even when we present them with the opportunity to grow and know. We can help someone achieve gain if and only if they are receptive.

Be proud and stay in peace about yourself.