I Hate Racism and Discrimination

I learned about racism from the people who claimed they loved me, my family. As a black kid growing up I not only saw the favoritism that my parents and their friends showed toward my lighter skinned sibling but also how our own black culture, who is quick to yell racism when a white person kills one of us, they sure as hell turn a blind eye when one of our own does it!
When I became an adult I had a deep hate for racism against any kind. I want to thank my family for showing me the ignorance of racism because they truly were the best teachers!

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jackson55 · M

When my girlis were young we babysat alittle black boy. Little kids know nothing of racism, everyone got along just fine. John turned out just fine, went to law school and has been in practice for 25 years. We are still great friends.

ladyinrage · 61-69, F

@jackson55 When I was raising my kids, I not only taught them about our own culture but also about other cultures. I wanted my girls to know that our race wasn't the only ones discriminated against.

SW-User

It goes to show how the light vs. dark mentality survived long after slavery ended. My grandma has always been the same way with my cousin who has light skin.

luv2fly352 · 70-79, M

Thank you for sharing this.

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

melanin's not a race.

badass · 18-21, M

Me too

bijouxbroussard · F

Yes. Intrarracial discrimination and internalized racism are the sociological terms, I believe. The reason my paternal grandmother expressed disappointment that I as the first grandchild didn’t get her (or Pop’s) green eyes. The reason we still speak in terms of “good hair” or “keen features”. An ugly light-skinned person is “good yellow gone to waste”. And many still say these things without even thinking about the broader implications.

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ladyinrage · 61-69, F

[@Ironicman} Who the hell knows?

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