Why does everyone feel the need to put down black people?

Question

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2677098.ece

I've seen articles like this countless times. Is it any wonder that there are so many self hating blacks in the world?

Answer 1

It's an interesting article. Hard to answer that question without diving a little bit deeper. I can't speak for other countries, but I would suspect that the black American experience is different for a black person growing up in another part of the world, like in Western Europe. I can however speak for the United States. Being black in America will ALWAYS be tied to slavery. It is just a simple fact that will never go away.

And suppose if there is a genetic cause for a lack of intelligence in blacks. Do we ignore the science simply because it is an offensive statement based on race?

In regard to your question about why people feel the need to put black people down, I think it's for the same reason that anybody feels the need to put anyone down, whether it's the nerdy kid in school, or the fat guy. The Nazi's were empowered when they put down and blamed everything on the Jews. You put people down to boost your own ego. The chemicals and neurons firing in our brain make it so. You can't fight it. It's human nature. And right now for Watson, blacks are an easy target because of their socioeconomic and political situation in Africa, America, and abroad.

Answer 2

first, i have to tell you that not everyone puts black people down. second, you have to understand that there exists a sub-culture within the black race that causes them shame and sadly people tend to see only the bad things. you need to re-read the article.. there were no racists innuenndos what so ever. it is just another opportunity for someone looking for a reason to use the racist card to their personal benefit and try to make themsrlves feel better about their shortcomings.

Answer 3

Uh why does anyone have to put ANYONE down? Nomatter what or who it is,it will be put down by some idiot. Thats why they have ignorant people. Lifes too short. Itstakes wayyy too much energy to hate. Love.

Answer 4

I will try to go through my life without putting down anyone, sometimes I screw up and I apologize for that.

Answer 5

Hmmm... I don't know. But I don't hear anyone getting too upset when people come out saying 'black' people are better athletes than white people...

Answer 6

Because we are a unique race and people and people dont understand us,and people are intimidated by what they dont understand. We are a lively,colorful,complex race of people so to speak with many diversities and backgrounds.

Answer 7

Not everyone!

Answer 8

duh, it's been on for 2 or 3 months. none puts back peoplke down. THEY PUT THEMSELVES down. and then blame on everyone else.

Answer 9

"Everyone" doesn't feel that need.