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Title: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:24:15 PM

I mean it's clear why white people use caution, even when singing rap songs because of the "n" word, but why are they on eggshells using the "b" word? It's something that we, even our leaders within the community, openly and proudly identify as.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Gilgamesh. on November 15, 2015, 05:30:41 PM

Because the word "black" has so many negative connotations. Evil, untrustworthy, dirty etc

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Ｂｏｏｍｚ on November 15, 2015, 05:31:07 PM

!!!

I hate when a white co-worker says African-American. Cut the political correctness. Cause you probably call me a nigger in private.

:bvy:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Plank on November 15, 2015, 05:31:59 PM

f

im black
n wen ppl say blck i dnt care

jus dnt call me a nigger n i fine
matter fact, jus dnt fckin talk to me
jus to make things easier

specially if u white

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Code Red: itsMista on November 15, 2015, 05:32:06 PM

Her', you are one of a kind lol

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:32:12 PM

I thought I was the only one who cringed when whites go out of their way to be PC.
Like, just say black. It's OK. lollll

A lot of it has to do with context as well.
And what the conversation entails. Trump definitely needs to be on eggshells due to his reputation.
But when it comes to friends, etc. I'm like OMG. It's almost a form of patronization, if that makes sense.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 05:33:02 PM

Quote from: Gilgamesh. on November 15, 2015, 05:30:41 PM
Because the word "black" has so many negative connotations. Evil, untrustworthy, dirty etc

!!
Also the opposite of white which represents purity, clean, good ect

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:35:59 PM

So if the word is so negative by association, why do we label ourselves as black?
It's good enough for us to identify with, but not good enough for others to recognize us as too?
I'm not trolling just trying to understand.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 05:38:03 PM

It's just become a name that's been used to
Describe us for so long, it's been adopted
I, myself prefer the term 'Ebony'
:charon:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:38:12 PM

I'm questioning this, because when I think "black", I don't think of evil, and dirt..
I think of our history, our culture....our strength .....
Maybe this is why I don't mind others just saying it.
Yes, I'm black, Josh. Thank you for just putting it out on the table. Stop beating around the bush. I am proud to be black and do not mind you saying it! :cheerup:

Now, those other words, luv....tread carefully

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Ｂｏｏｍｚ on November 15, 2015, 05:41:46 PM

Quote from: Herbie on November 15, 2015, 05:38:12 PM
I'm questioning this, because when I think "black", I don't think of evil, and dirt..
I think of our history, our culture....our strength .....
Maybe this is why I don't mind others just saying it.
Yes, I'm black, Josh. Thank you for just putting it out on the table. Stop beating around the bush. I am proud to be black and do not mind you saying it! :cheerup:

Now, those other words, luv....tread carefully

Me either.

Maybe it's a foreign thing. When I hear black, I think POWER! That's what I feel/see when I look in the mirror...as a black man.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 05:43:54 PM

When White South Africans or Austrilans say it
It sounds....

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: CarseyWerner on November 15, 2015, 05:48:03 PM

Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
It's just become a name that's been used to
Describe us for so long, it's been adopted
I, myself prefer the term 'Ebony'
:charon:

That's the Porn term :plzstop:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: tigernathan on November 15, 2015, 05:49:32 PM

who cares how white people feel tho?

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Blackpantha on November 15, 2015, 05:51:14 PM

We are still all of Gods children...

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 05:51:28 PM

Is this a northern thing?

Everyone here either says black or white.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:51:43 PM

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 05:53:30 PM

:uhh:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 05:53:47 PM

Fckn nigger

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Plank on November 15, 2015, 05:53:48 PM

Quote from: Blackpantha on November 15, 2015, 05:51:14 PM
We are still all of Gods children...

speak for urself cuz white ppl r SATAN KIDS of PIGEON SHIT babe dolls!
(http://uploadir.com/u/qxynp44a)

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: tigernathan on November 15, 2015, 05:54:50 PM

speaking of satan

ya gon' to jail ddy
(http://uploadir.com/u/qxynp44a)

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Plank on November 15, 2015, 05:55:45 PM

(http://www.narutoforums.com/images/smilies/AQzV1YW.gif)

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 05:55:49 PM

Quote from: CarseyWerner on November 15, 2015, 05:48:03 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
It's just become a name that's been used to
Describe us for so long, it's been adopted
I, myself prefer the term 'Ebony'
:charon:
That's the Porn term :plzstop:

what?

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: Drais. on November 15, 2015, 05:53:47 PM
Fckn nigger

;'lmjon

that wasn't for u

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:56:56 PM

Quote from: Plank on November 15, 2015, 05:55:45 PM
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Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 05:57:31 PM

I meant african american

:diddraispoot:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 05:57:55 PM

..;'

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: CarseyWerner on November 15, 2015, 05:59:18 PM

Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: CarseyWerner on November 15, 2015, 05:48:03 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
It's just become a name that's been used to
Describe us for so long, it's been adopted
I, myself prefer the term 'Ebony'
:charon:
That's the Porn term :plzstop:
what?

Ebony

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:00:21 PM

Quote from: CarseyWerner on November 15, 2015, 05:59:18 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: CarseyWerner on November 15, 2015, 05:48:03 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
It's just become a name that's been used to
Describe us for so long, it's been adopted
I, myself prefer the term 'Ebony'
:charon:
That's the Porn term :plzstop:
what?
Ebony

yes

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Ｂｏｏｍｚ on November 15, 2015, 06:01:33 PM

That's what I associate THAT word with....porn

Wish a white person would call me EBONY. :uhh:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Sinpool on November 15, 2015, 06:08:17 PM

bj dd

We need to find a new term

Black is outdated.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 06:09:20 PM

I like the term soot.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Bentley! on November 15, 2015, 06:10:02 PM

Quote from: Drais. on November 15, 2015, 06:09:20 PM
I like the term soot.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 06:10:03 PM

:udontlookok:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Admin on November 15, 2015, 06:10:40 PM

Interesting topic :young:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Sinpool on November 15, 2015, 06:10:41 PM

fd

I like the term...Cinnamon

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Bentley! on November 15, 2015, 06:10:53 PM

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Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Lane Bryant Jumpsuit on November 15, 2015, 06:17:23 PM

Black american

Black

Are just fine to me

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 06:18:07 PM

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Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:18:47 PM

I'm not Black. I'm Brown.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:18:58 PM

Quote from: Bentley! on November 15, 2015, 06:10:53 PM
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cgg

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:19:51 PM

In the u.k we use

Black
Black African
Black Carribean
Black British
Afro/African- carribean

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Sinpool on November 15, 2015, 06:21:39 PM

I prefer Afro American to African American.

It sounds so...exotic

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:22:32 PM

Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:19:51 PM

Black African

I'm sorry but :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:23:22 PM

Quote from: Lion Babe on November 15, 2015, 06:21:39 PM
I prefer Afro American to African American.

It sounds so...exotic

Afro refers to the carribean

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: tigernathan on November 15, 2015, 06:23:26 PM

Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:22:32 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:19:51 PM

Black African

I'm sorry but :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

sddddddd

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:23:41 PM

Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:22:32 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:19:51 PM

Black African

I'm sorry but :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

Whats funny :uhh:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 06:23:53 PM

Quote from: Lion Babe on November 15, 2015, 06:21:39 PM
I prefer Afro American to African American.

It sounds so...exotic

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:24:59 PM

Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:23:41 PM
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:22:32 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:19:51 PM

Black African

I'm sorry but :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
Whats funny :uhh:

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Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:25:27 PM

Umm ok

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Angel In Disguise on November 15, 2015, 06:25:47 PM

I don't care if they call me black. Just don't refer to all black people as "blacks". There is a difference to me. I definitely call white people "white people," but I don't call them "whites." There is just something derogatory about it.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: BAPHOMET. on November 15, 2015, 06:28:41 PM

Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:22:32 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:19:51 PM

Black African

I'm sorry but :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

I did scream a lil seeing that.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 06:29:28 PM

Quote from: Lion Babe on November 15, 2015, 06:10:41 PM
fd

I like the term...Cinnamon

gently aged?

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:30:48 PM

Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:25:27 PM
Umm ok

bbbbb

It just sounds so matter of fact.

"That Black African sittin over there!" :dead: :dead: :dead: :plzstop: :plzstop:

Like, excuse me? :hmph: :plzstop:

I know it's to differentiate between White & Black African people.
Here in the US I barely hear that term. So it kinda catches me off guard. No shade.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:31:12 PM

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:31:45 PM

Quote from: Angel In Disguise on November 15, 2015, 06:25:47 PM
I don't care if they call me black. Just don't refer to all black people as "blacks". There is a difference to me. I definitely call white people "white people," but I don't call them "whites." There is just something derogatory about it.

I agree
I do hear one being used more than the other though

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: tigernathan on November 15, 2015, 06:32:07 PM

no one says "black african" :uhh:

that's dumb

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:32:54 PM

Maybe not in the U.S, that's why I said U.K :uhh:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Sinpool on November 15, 2015, 06:32:59 PM

zf

Well I mean it makes sense since I'm sure there are probably alot of non Black North Africans there.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:33:14 PM

Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:31:12 PM
Ok

:plzstop:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 06:33:52 PM

I wouldn't mind be called a Black African.

I mean I'm black and of African descent.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:34:15 PM

These TEARS streaming down my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: tigernathan on November 15, 2015, 06:34:34 PM

Quote from: Herbie on November 15, 2015, 06:33:52 PM
I wouldn't mind be called a Black African.

I mean I'm black and of African descent.

gorl :uhh:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:34:39 PM

:uhh:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: MAY on November 15, 2015, 06:35:23 PM

I CAN'T BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 15, 2015, 06:35:41 PM

Quote from: Herbie on November 15, 2015, 06:33:52 PM
I wouldn't mind be called a Black African.

I mean I'm black and of African descent.

like I don't get the haha!
But :plzstop: I guess..

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Sinpool on November 15, 2015, 06:36:04 PM

Oh wait never the Black African must be to differentiate between the African, Caribbean and British blacks.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Mel. on November 15, 2015, 06:36:59 PM

I have no issue with them calling me black
cause I sure call them white. I don't call them Caucasian

just don't call me no "nigga" or "nigger" and we good

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on November 15, 2015, 06:42:28 PM

i dont .. could kind of care less.. as long as know one says it to me in a rude way then ill be good

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 06:49:44 PM

Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:34:15 PM
These TEARS streaming down my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eddie :omgwatshappening:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: LOONA. on November 15, 2015, 08:18:10 PM

Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:35:23 PM
I CAN'T BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe if you scrub off that dirt you'll be able to.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Herb. on November 15, 2015, 08:25:00 PM

Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on November 15, 2015, 06:30:48 PM
Quote from: Amir on November 15, 2015, 06:25:27 PM
Umm ok

bbbbb

It just sounds so matter of fact.

"That Black African sittin over there!" :dead: :dead: :dead: :plzstop: :plzstop:

Like, excuse me? :hmph: :plzstop:

I know it's to differentiate between White & Black African people.
Here in the US I barely hear that term. So it kinda catches me off guard. No shade.

I see what you mean

But I think so many of these things have to do with the way we've associated these terms within our own community

For instance, say the term "dark skinned" and people are giving the side eye...say the term "light skinned" and people are rolling their eyes...and don't you dare fucking say "mixed". :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Miranda on November 16, 2015, 04:27:03 AM

I don't mind black (schwarz), I hate colored (farbig) with a passion.

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: RekeRig on November 16, 2015, 04:43:06 AM

Quote from: Boomer on November 15, 2015, 06:01:33 PM
That's what I associate THAT word with....porn

Wish a white person would call me EBONY. :uhh:

they can call me whatever

for the right price

(http://uploadir.com/u/qxynp44a)

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Miranda on November 16, 2015, 04:45:19 AM

Many friends of mine associate ebony with strictly pornography. nnn

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Gilgamesh. on November 16, 2015, 04:48:11 AM

Quote from: Boomer on November 15, 2015, 06:01:33 PM
That's what I associate THAT word with....porn

Wish a white person would call me EBONY. :uhh:

dklmmmdd :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Gilgamesh. on November 16, 2015, 04:50:43 AM

Quote from: RIG on November 16, 2015, 04:43:06 AM
Quote from: Boomer on November 15, 2015, 06:01:33 PM
That's what I associate THAT word with....porn

Wish a white person would call me EBONY. :uhh:
they can call me whatever

for the right price

(http://uploadir.com/u/qxynp44a)

Brandy is so animated :kii:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: Kaeli. on November 16, 2015, 08:55:25 AM

I used to get offended because in elementary school I was the only black girl in the entire school so I was like

... Wyd :damselindistress:

Title: Re: If we identify as "black", why do we get uneasy when white people say it?
Post by: AIDS! on November 16, 2015, 09:01:54 AM

Your a girl?

Brandy Source

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