black acceptance within the black community?

Question

I am mixed (black and white) but most of the kids I skate with are black. I mean our white friends even call us white so we ditch talk to some black friends and they say the same, we ask why and they say "because blacks don't do that" or "that stuff is gay ***** get a life".

ALSO . If we as black men and women can not except others of our own race how will we ever be accepted? Isn't that what Martin and Malcolm fought for!!! How can we as black people overcome racism if we cannot accept our own race just because they skate, or are smart, play hockey, lacrosse, or do other things, or anything else. Thats like saying whites can't be rappers, blacks aren't good leaders, and asians aren't athletic. These are racist, stereotypical, and angering. Some of these stereo types do have a little statistical basis but it's still racist.
Does anyone know any books on this subject

-A 14 year old kid down in Colorado questioning society

Answer 1

Remember, before you are 'black', 'white', 'red', or 'yellow' - you are a human being.

Eventually, you'll become more comfortable with your own identity. I think I was about 18 when I realized that I can still get along with people without having to "fit in" to a stereotype.

As a black man, yeah I still think of myself as one, I laugh in the face of anyone who says, "Black people don't do this, that or the other thing." B.S. Black people have either done it, are doing it, or are about to do it - whatever it is.

Furthermore, it's useless to live our lives based on someone else's ignorant, self-limiting beliefs.

Depart from the fools when you figure out they don't know what they're talking about.

Earf!

Answer 2

You are a very bright, mature young man! It takes alot of courage to step up to the plate and ask the hard questions-even for those of us old enough to be your parent!

I do strongly agree with you about racism in our own community. We, as a people, are always fighting for equal treatment, respect, etc. First of all we have to start treating each other with equality and respect.

I live in a small town on the East Coast. My community is a mixture of many ethnicities; African American, Haitian, Asian, Latino, and Caucasion. Just from growing up here and living for 39 years, I can say that we African Americans are always putting each other down, competing with each other for the biggest homes, best cars, best clothes, etc. However, the other ethnic groups in my community ban together and help each other; and SUCCEED AND PROSPER like crazy! It makes absolutely no sense to me as an African American woman.

I've been told that I talk "white" for my whole life. I'm not sure what talking "white" is, but if it means having an advanced vocabulary and a better than average understanding of the English language, then, yes,I do talk "white"...whatever!,

My son is 12, doesn't get into trouble, takes all Honors classes in middle school, reads on an advanced 10th grade level, and is in the upper 80th percentile for math in our STATE! He like to read, skateboard, and play football. And, yes, his peers of 'color' call him "white-boy" all the time.

There's alot of drug use in our community as well. Many of the people that I graduated high school with look like senior citizens from drugs and partying. So, I'm often told that I am the "exception". How sad is that? I'm educated, with a solid work history and a strong work ethic. I've read a lot of books. I'm a good parent. So what?! That should be everyone's goal. It shouldn't be an "exception".

Keep your head up, young man! Do what gives you joy, fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment, okay? Life is too short to be bogged down with small minded, egotistical, pittiful, weak indiviuals who feel so bad about themselves that they have to put those of us who are happy, fulfilled, contributing members of society down!

Please don't think that I am generalizing us as a whole, I'm simply speaking from my own experiences.

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Answer 3

iono .. why dont u come down to the town mayne, the bay mayne.. northern cali mayne..where the yungstaz get hyphy...down here we cool with the skating... u heard of the rap group the pack... theyre black rappers and they hype up with the skateboard scene....so we got no problems with it.. do what you do....yarrrrraaaaa BOY...

Answer 4

You're right! Just because of your race or ethnicity people should not judge you. There is to much predjudice and discrimination these days.

Answer 5

just do not let it bother you.

many black persons need to change and integrate into american culture. this crap is gone too far.