Who's more racist?
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Some of you that are talking about single scenarios are missing the point. Of course some white's live in harsh situations. But the real problem is not the isolated problem of one single incident or person. The damage with racism is the group effect. When a black man is called nigger, it reinforces the same thing that has been going on for 400 years. When a white man is beat up, for going into a black neighborhood, he still gets to go out and enjoy the privilages afforded to him (i.e. go to a job interview and be judged soley on his merits and not the color of his skin, etc.). Again, i think with racism, you must look at the group effect it plays, not the singlular scenarios. There is a reason why Obama, Oprah, Conde, Colin, Tiger, etc. have been let "in". It is because they are not perceived as a threat to the collective white man.
Is there also any sort of fault in the logic of collective Black America when any black person who is not perceived as a threat to the white man is let "out" of the black community?
Should Tiger Woods be challenging the white man on the putting green? Should he give a black power first before each drive? Should he wear an African headwrap?
He obviously came from an upper class background, or he chose to ingratiate himself in golf society. If he tried to be Mr. Blackman he would not be seen as legitimate by the black community.
Yet, in doing the opposite, he is also an illegitimate black man. I think it was Shelby Steele who wrote "the price of success for today's black man is distance from the black community".
Should Tiger Woods be challenging the white man on the putting green? Should he give a black power first before each drive? Should he wear an African headwrap?
He obviously came from an upper class background, or he chose to ingratiate himself in golf society. If he tried to be Mr. Blackman he would not be seen as legitimate by the black community.
Yet, in doing the opposite, he is also an illegitimate black man. I think it was Shelby Steele who wrote "the price of success for today's black man is distance from the black community".
you know what the real reason for that is? It has nothing to do with slavery, or anything to do with 400 years of it in fact. It has more to do with the crime rate among blacks being significantly higher. Granted, blacks and mexicans are set up by the feds, we know this. Granted, they get screwed in court cases sometimes too, but who's the primary race in rap music? What do rappers mainly rap about? Pushing drugs, pimpin, murderin everyone on their records, and various other illegal activities. Rap music really gives black people in america a black eye because it sets them back 50 years everytime a big cd like 50 cent comes out with the same subject matter
The point I was making is that, this is how White America justifies itself as not being racist, because of the few people they let in. And, yes, it is sad that Tiger Woods, among others, have to conform to become apart of the mainstream. I mean, look at Michael Vick. Before this Dog fighting thing bit him in the ass, almost literally, he decided to shave his cornrows, as a way to change the perception some people had about him. Obviously, at this point, corn rows are the last thing on his mind, but at the time, just another subtle reminder, who is in charge in this country.
If Tiger Woods was a militant blacktivist, and had the same golf skills, he would be in the same position he is today.
A few less sponsorships, maybe. If he broke league rules he would likely be dealt with more harshy than he would now, but he would still be in the same position.
Ever think that Tiger may genuinely being himself?
Any black man not connected to the African American "hive mind" is instantly labeled some sort of cracker sellout.
I agree that he should not have to shave his cornrows, but that is merely an issue of perception. He is fucked up now not because he had cornrows, not because he was black, but because he illegally fought dogs.
A few less sponsorships, maybe. If he broke league rules he would likely be dealt with more harshy than he would now, but he would still be in the same position.
Ever think that Tiger may genuinely being himself?
Any black man not connected to the African American "hive mind" is instantly labeled some sort of cracker sellout.
I agree that he should not have to shave his cornrows, but that is merely an issue of perception. He is fucked up now not because he had cornrows, not because he was black, but because he illegally fought dogs.
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