I am half black and half white. I hate my black side. I have my reasons. I was treated like crap by them. They called me a graham cracker and they always want to fight with me. I don't get that from whites. i don't like feeling like this, but why should I try to change my mind? They won't accept me. They always say cracker this and that. Is that not racism as much as mine?
2007-02-24 20:11:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Racism comes from both unfortunately. Love yourself for who you are. You are obviously a beautiful person inside (and probably outside) to be this sensitive to the issue you speak of. Keep company of Blacks and Whites that treat you as an equal..for that you are..no matter what those other "limited", "narrow" minds may throw at you or how they treat you. Those kind of people, regardless of race, aren't worth the time or effort to even worry about...Enjoy your life for the person that you are!
2007-02-24 20:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you are allowing these handful of ignorant people to change your outlook on the entire black race. Their racism may be fueled by many things. Jealousy may be one. Who knows? However, what's most important is that you do not let these people dictate the way you live your life. HATE is a strong word and can really mentally & emotionally cripple a person and prevent them from living a happy life. Try to treat each person you meet with the same respect they show you. Look beyond color and you will find that everyone is the same.
2007-02-24 20:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Talkstress 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you where confronted with racism and you are giving it back by doing the same.
Even when it is understandable to a certain point how you feel and how you think, the thing is that it is this way of thinking that keeps it trapped in a negative spiral. By making generalisations about people from a certain race, like they did to you, your eyes are closed to the bigger picture. This way, you are allowing your own racist feelings to stay intact, and you also will not get rid of the frustration you have because you where a victim of discrimination yourself.
The people you had to deal with, they suck. That was them, and they do not stand for all black people. You should know that.
Watch out that you are not becoming what you hate. A racist idiot.
2007-02-24 20:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bloed 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where exactly do you live? Being bi-racial goes over differently by African Americans living all over the US. Don't let what a few people say, determine how you view all African Americans, because not everyone who is black feels the same way as that. In the end, you can only be yourself, and that's what matters.
2007-02-24 20:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you "hate" all "black folks," or just your family?
I'm bi-racial as well. I'm lucky in that both sides of my family are wonderful, but I've never felt as comfortable around black people in general. It's only certain black people however, and I'm just as uncomfortable around non-blacks who "act black." Basically, I don't think it's a race thing really, just culture. I feel like when I'm around some black people they expect me to act and speak in a way that I don't, and know things about the culture that I don't know or understand. But it's not like I don't have any black friends.
With that in mind, maybe you could think about limiting your "hate" to the black people that actually have done you wrong -- it's their attitude you hate, not their skin. It sucks that that side of your family is simple-minded enough to let racist views pervade their actions, but you must not be or you wouldn't have asked this question. Don't allow their racist attitudes to cause a similar reaction in you. If anything, you should feel sorry for them -- they could have seen you as something more than your skin color. It's their loss.
2007-02-24 20:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by legna105 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thats terrible that you feel that way. I often find however, that people with feelings like this are usually lashing out about the negative connotations from being part of a minority group, rather than anger at that race specifically. For instance, its likely that you hate what comes to you for being other than the majority, ie, minority and not accepted. You should love your self, and certainly that parent who put you on this earth and who is part of that race you despise. Try to see the good in them, and you'll see the good in everyone else of that race.
2007-02-24 20:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by JAdorE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm totally white, but my ex husband is Hispanic and has shown me all the reasons why I should Hate hispanics.....but I don't. My children are half me, half him, and to hate him means hating half of my children. I love my children, so in the same way, I do not regret my ex, or hate him, or have racial things to say about him, because my children love him.
Use your forgiveness and let things rest that you cannot change. Their will always be racial tension in this world, I just choose not to let mine affect my children so that they might grow up with the world in front of them.....they are so smart about that sort of thing.
2007-02-24 20:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 7 mixed black and white and a mixed grandson.Dont worry you are not alone my kids get the same treat ment as you are. By the way I am mixed as well, I was always called high yellow. But I dont HATE black people tha would mean I would have to hate my dad and grandma.Talk to someone in the family that you trust with this issue.
Best of luck)0(
2007-02-25 01:14:59 · answer #8 · answered by myangel_101211 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That was rotten of them. And it was hurtful to you.
But I would advise you to be better than them. Yes, they were, indeed, racist and cruel no less.
But not all black people are like that. To hate all black people because of a few puts you right smack dab on the same level as those few who were cruel to you. YOU become the racist.
Let it end with you and not continue.
If you really want to annoy your cruel relatives, fight hard against racism... don't let those relatives have the satisfaction of feeling like they successfully drove you away from your black roots...
Rise above the racism.
2007-02-24 20:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sorry man me being black myself I'am not accepted by alot of black people because I dont act certain way but that doesnt make me hate all black people. I try to find and relate to people I have something in common with and who are pleasant to be around no mater what color. I never forget my culture I know I wouldnt wanna be any other race.
2007-02-24 20:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by will_r_freeman 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋