Is it still the case?

Question

I used to hear blacks say to others who went to college and wanted to improve their standing in life that they were "sell outs" and were going to be "just like whitey". Has that changed or do some still think success is "selling out"

Answer 1

the blacks who, just intend to hang out on the block and, BUM, from the sell outs, probably do.

Answer 2

"blacks"?! Jesus...when will you white people learn? Anyways, the people that say crap like that are the people who are really jealous that others are getting somewhere in life. Those people should be ignored. Though there are some people who ARE "selling out", like Condoleezza Rice!

The people who are "sell outs" are the people who don't support their culture and heritage, and just try to be as white as they can (*cough cough* Michael Jackson!).

Answer 3

I think that is strictly prejudicial. There may be some black people who feel that way, because they haven't bothered to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities available to them. I think if I heard someone say that, I would ask them to clarify or retract the statement. I hope someday there will be no more prejudice on the part of whites or blacks.

Answer 4

I never heard that statement......blacks, whites, yellow,
People are trying to improve their education, go to college,and further on. Maybe some people are jealous. If you try hard enough, you will get the education you deserve. Some just do not like to further their education, because maybe of learning difficulty.

Answer 5

I can tell you that in recent years there has been a big influx of Blacks into the middle class, so if this is being said, not too many are listening.