Why are African Americans allowed to enjoy privileges whites cannot.?

Question

Ethnic groups such as African Americans and Hispanics are publicly allowed to have parades and organizations specifically according to their race. Imagine a "White entertainment channel" or someone using the catch phrase "the whiter the polar bear, the sweeter the juice" there would be outrage. It just seems a little unfair that white people have to be shy about being proud of their ancestry because they might be called a biggot. Imagine a white scholarship. Just think of a parade exclusively for white ancestry. Every activist group in America would be protesting and it would turn into a riot. Image tuning into the "white starz" channel. Also, why are black comedians allowed to poke fun at whites on their stand-up acts without suffering any flak from either race yet whites are not allowed to do such things without suffering the consequences of people called "racist"
your thoughts...

Answer 1

Black people are sensitive. When a white guy says something specifically about their race they go around and say that that white guy was a racist. When a black guy goes around saying things about white guys the white guy can't do anything about it because he in turn would be called a racist. My opinion, blacks are treating white people unfairly.

Answer 2

In your case, it wasn't about white privilege. However, to disregard the concept altogether is a very foolish mistake to make. The fact of the matter is, white privilege does exist and is very prevalent within the system. Perhaps not so much in your everyday social interaction, but white privilege is systematic. There are social programs that have tried to eliminate it but it still exists. Law enforcement agencies, the workforce, etc.. These establishments have a tendency to treat lighter skinned people more favorably. That's just reality.

Answer 3

I think, legally, you have every right to have white pride parades or white only scholarships. In fact, these things actually do occur in some parts of the country. The majority of people just aren't keen regarding such things because they are sensitive to history and understanding of the idea of white privilege. You may not be, but other people are.

As for comedians, check out this lady, but I warn you, she could be offensive to some:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZqXrZREFQ4

Answer 4

CBS,NBC,ABC are all white if you will along with all other channels, you just dont CALL it white TV,polar bears are Black skinned just so u know, LOL who gives a damn about the whiter the bear nobody cares why are you so offended by anything with the word "Black" in it, everything in this country was geared toward whites with NO Black or Latino representation for decades, it's only been in MY lifetime that people of color were EVER seen on TV or represented in the media so quit yer bellyachin. This whole country has been about white privilege since the Europeans destroyed the Native people and their culture, and stole their land.

Answer 5

1. The darker a berry, the sweeter it is, try one. Bet you never ate a blackberry.
2. There are KKK parades every week somewhere in America, attend one.
3. I've never met a white person who was ashamed of his race or anything their race did - even slavery. Heard a guy say Blacks need "to get over it".
4. BET IS OWNED BY A WHITE MAN! and frankly, I think Blacks should boycott it and let it die.
5. I've checked out Comedy Central and you white guys do as much "poking fun" at others as Blacks.
BUT... since you're so stuck on these areas of "preferential" treatment, how about places minorities can't eat, sleep, walk in safety, be protected by law enforcement, drive, live, play, attend school in peace, receive fair grades or promotion on jobs...
Hey, our list is longer than one %$#@$ parade or comedic joke!
Thank you for your time...

Answer 6

How is a catch phrase a privilege?

And I'm not sure what part of the country you live in but your parade statements are untrue. I'm originally from NYC and every ethnic groups celebrates their heritage. No arguments from anyone. On Columbus Day, the Italians are out. On St. Patricks Day, the Irish are out. During Chinese New Year, the Chinese are out. The Puerto Rican Day parade attracts tons of people, even those of non-Hispanic Origin. Labor Day weekend is the weekend of Carnival which celebrates the West Indian heritage in NYC.

Comedy is comedy. If you don't like it, get over it. Michael Richards' outburst with calling someone a ****** was because he was pissed. It was not part of his act. Therefore he received slack for it.

Get over yourself, no one is worried about your pride. The issue is when you boast your pride while degrading others (supremacist groups)

Answer 7

Are you one of the race baiters I've been hearing about? I've been seeing silly stuff like this on YA for 2 or 3 days now.

Answer 8

Your argument is not convincingly sounded, because your examples are one-sided.
By the way, someone who enjoys a lot privileges already should be more considerate to others. It is not a matter of others being sensitive about any subjects.

Answer 9

There are both ups and downs. White may not be able to set up rally parades but they sure as hell control the government and corporations.

Answer 10

Rhetorical question.
Why o why...
White priveledge...Tim Wise,author.
Check him out.
Then you won't ask this again.edited...
Title: White Like Me Reflections on Race from a Priviledged Son.
http://www.zmag.org/bios/homepage.cfm?authorID=96