Why does it seem to be O.K for some people to be a little racist but for others it is not.?

Question

Now before u start giving me nasty replies i must say that i am not racist myself in any way. However as a so called "white guy" i realize that many black people, except the black dudes ive chosen as friends, seem to be able to be racist against whites but nothing ever gets said about it. but if i were to say something similer to what they say it would be a big controversy. Also ive had things pointed out to me by many people, including blacks who seem to think its funny and something to shove in a white persons face, that the black community can get away with things whites cant. I.E. black collages and the ***** collage fund. now i dont know if its truely a collage only blacks can attend but the name is very suggestive. but i could only imagine what would happen if whites had a school only whites could go to or money set aside for only white children to go to collage. so please i would love an intelligent and heartfelt answer to this question have. thank u.

As of now i would like to thank all the people who gave intellagent, informed answers to my question. 12-7-06

Answer 1

If you really want answers to your questions about historically black colleges, you'll do a little research. I admit I can understand how the name could be off putting to non-blacks and maybe the name can be changed to be more inclusive, but those colleges are not open only to blacks. They were all started when whites excluded blacks from white colleges. Yes those days are past, but we want those institutions to continue. Today, all the HCBUs enroll students of various ethnicities and about 25% of the faculty are white. What white institutions have as high a percentage of non-white faculty? Few, if any. Yet you point a finger at HBCU's as an example of racism.

I agree that it might be a good idea to change the name, but don't use the name as an excuse to accuse others of being racist. The existence of HBCUs is no more racist than the continued existence of the Ivy league.

Answer 2

well first and foremost you have to understand why those blacks orientated organization were made. They were brought up because black people we not getting the same advantages as whites, and until this day it's still not as equal as it should be so that is why they are still there. Now we do have historically blacks colleges where whites attend, because no one in the u.s can have a truly all one race school because it's infringing on the law and rights of citizen. it's just that you dont see too many whites saying "hey i wanna go to an historically black college" or hbcus for short. And there are a handful of historically black colleges but it does not compare to the amount of white colleges in the usa. Secondly, i have no idea why people feel that blacks are all extra racists and we are running around, just hating people which is not true. We do have some ignorant blacks out there (just like many other races) who seems to portray us in a bad light. If racism from black people is happening so much against white people, why is no on reporting it?

Answer 3

I'm black and I understand where you are comming from. I've had this conversation so many times, and boy do some of my fellow black people take it out of proportion. We in general say how it is not right for a white person to say the word n**** but we said it toeachother whether we are joking or serious. and the majority of white people I know who would attempt to say it it's because they are only trying to fit in with their black friends, and some black people understand that.
Also, like I said in one of my other post, I think black people can be the biggest bullies when it comes to racial slurs, or talking about racism period. We get so angry so fast, and lash out. The n word shouldn't be a big controversial thing, especially if we use it our selves.
We also find it ok to call white people red necks, crackers, and even joke about them so much, and expect them not to say anything back. You don't have to be white to be racist!
Even if white people are racist, most of them had bad experiences with black people. Like getting beat up by them in school(happens a lot where i live). And when black people are racist, most of them are because they can't get over the fact we were once slaves. We aren't today, and it's sad that we would retaliate and give others our a** to kiss, and not let them have a word back!
I don't care if you're black, white, rican, asian, gay, cripple, or crazy! You are a decent person, then you have my best interest!


Krazy Libra

Answer 4

I don't think it's actually "okay" for non-white people to be racist, but I think I understand the issue you are talking about. The scholarships and colleges for minorities (usually blacks) originated when opportunities were completely non-existant for blacks, and seperate was the only way to go. Things are better now than they were in the 50's, 60's and 70's- but are the races all treated equally? Many whites may think they are, so those special programs might be outdated, in their minds. Many minorities might say things are not yet equal, and even if they are more equal, keeping the special programs helps to make up for past wrongs. So it would depend on your perspective on the status of prior wrongs, and how equal things are today.

Answer 5

Historically black colleges were owned by whites as a way to segregate black people. And, people of all colors are more than welcome at those schools. They just assume they are not and do not apply. Or they just don't want to go to school around a bunch of blacks, so they don't even try.
The united ***** college fund is not a supremacist group. It is a way to help fund college for some black students. There are white scholarship funds. Google it. Its there, I promise! There are scholarship funds for people of basically all ethnicities.
Bottom line is that, its not racist at all. No one is putting white people down, and these organizations are not teaching black supremacy. What I don't understand is that so many white people will complain about blacks being lazy and uneducated. But, then they complain about things we put in place to combat those issues.

Answer 6

You are slightly misinformed. HBCU - means "Historically Black College or University". These schools have a historically high black population, normally at least 95%, however anyone meeting the academic eligibility requirements may apply. These schools are normally have broad liberal arts programs, classes and departments geared towards acquiring knowledge of black history.

If you want to attend one, you can apply, and receive financial aid, if eligible. As for the ***** College Fund, it is not the only selective private grant source around, if you are unaware there is also one for Native Americans. Any private group of individuals can raise or donate money for whatever purpose or recipient they see fit.

If you would like to see examples, you might want to check into Florida A&M University's pharmacy school and Southern University's law school. Both programs are highly challenging and various races attend these schools for the benefits of their curricula.

Answer 7

Our modern day world is very odd when it comes down to racisisim. I think it is just the way the world is. Once a few weeks ago,I saw a black fair,and it stated that only the blacks who came could get flu shots. Its crazy how many people would be if there was a white fair,and if it stated that only whites could paricipate. Accckk,that would be a living nightmare to deal with. I have african-american friends that actually call themselves crude names because of their culture,and than almost beat people up for anything said akin to that. If someone callled a white boy a cracker,he'd probably let it slide but not if it were vice~versa.
I really hope somday the world will let ALL racisism be bad,not just some.

Answer 8

It is wrong, but tolerated, becasue nobody wants to be labelled as racist for standing up for this sort of stuff. To me, the worst thing of this nonsense is that there is a word white people are basically banned from saying, or if they do, they're made out to be the worst human beings on earth, while blacks commonly use this word with no repurcussions. I find that insane-and not because I wish to use the word, but more becauase I cannot comprehend having a black vocabulary and a white one. That's nuts--and it further separates the races, amking harmonious living that much more difficult.

Answer 9

Everyone is a little racist, whether we want to admit it or not. Black against brown, white against white, yellow against yellow.... you name any combination and you might find prejudice and racism. Everyone is pointing the finger at someone else.
When are we going to be a people taking responsibility for what we do and say. Point the finger at yourself. Learn to 'walk in the other person's shoes' and understand that everyone you personally come in contact with is there for you to learn a lesson about life! Listen and learn -don't jump to conclusions.

Answer 10

Racism is more than black vs. white. All cultures in all countries have racism. Most people are not "racist" but have difficulty with other socioeconomic classes.

For instance, women are accused of clutching their purses around black men. However, if I was walking down the street and was being approached by 3 black men looking like gangsters...I would be afraid. If the men were wearing 3 piece suits...I wouldn't be phased. The same thing if they were white. If they were dressed like thugs...then I would think they were thugs. The color of their skin has nothing to do with my reaction to them.