I Am African American

I hate the term “acting black”. Because it signifies that all black people are to act and speak a certain way because of what’s shown on tv. And if they don’t then they’re looked upon as different. The ignorance of it all. I don’t think some people realize that black people are individuals with their own personalities, likes/dislikes, wants, values, goals, etc. just like everyone else.

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indyjoe · 56-60, M

A lot of racist attitudes today are fueled by in-your-face stirring of the pot. Most people I've know have no problem whatsoever with others of different races, cultures, ethnicities, etc. It's this constantly being told that everything they say or do is racist and being accused of being racist when they at not. This kind of thing is most prevalent here in the U.S. We will never be totally free of actual true racists, they have always been around throughout human history...however this 'racism' that is supposedly so rampant here would die a natural death and all but disappear in time if it were just left alone and the scabs stop being picked all the time.