I don't remember who coined the term "post-racial America", but whoever it was was clearly on dope and not the good kind. Listed below are a few tips for my Caucasian brothers and sisters not to get looked at funny or beat up in "still-racial America".If you are about to make a statement that starts off “I don’t mean to sound racist”, you are about to say something racist. It’s just like when an athlete goes on television and starts out his statement “It’s not about the money”. When you hear that 99 percent of the time it is about the money.
It is not flattering to tell a black person that they are "not like other black people." The only people who are happy to hear something like this are usually black conservatives who think that white people’s ice is somehow colder. (See Jesse Lee Peterson & Armstrong Williams) What you are really saying is, because you are smart, well mannered and/or articulate you are an exception to the slow-witted, ignorant, unintelligent stereotypes that I have internalized, and have always believed to be true.
Do not a tell a black person they look like a famous black person unless they really do look like that famous person. One time this guy told me I look liked Scottie Pippen. I did not really think he was racist but I was offended because I am a lot better looking than Scottie Pippen. It is also not a good idea to tell a black person that they look like Buckwheat, even if they do look like Buckwheat.
Don’t ask light skinned people what they are or if they are mixed with something. Most light skinned black people hate having their blackness questioned by other black people so they really don't want to hear it from a white person.
If you get into a jam, saying “some of my best friends are black” is not going to help you. No one who has any black friends would say that
If you have anything bad to say about President Obama, it should be based on the things about his policies you disagree with, not some email forward you got from your grandmother in West Virginia. I could write a book on the things I disagree with President Obama about. No President is above criticism, but when you criticize the the first African American President based on nothing but him being black, it is pretty easy to see through. Also, It is pretty much in your best interest not to say ANYTHING bad about Michelle.
Do not ask to touch our hair, and certainly don't take the liberty to just come over and touch it. we are not at a muthafucking petting zoo Justin Beiber. I have been in relationships with black women and not been given hair touching privileges.
Last but not least, don’t ask why you can’t say the word nigga while some black people use it like it is their first name and no one seems to care. I don’t care if your into Hip-Hop, have a black husband or wife, or are the best point guard in the Western Conference. You just can’t say it. I’ll be honest most black people cannot give you a good reason why this is, because there really is none. Just know in almost any context, you are setting yourself up for a potential ass beating. White people tend to replace the “a” with an “er”, which never has an endearing ring to it. Every black person does not listen to rap music and and sit around memorizing old episodes of Chappelle Show, so repeating lyrics and jokes is a minefield you may just want to steer clear of. Also don't expect white people who know the rule to jump in and help you if you say the word and start to get your ass kicked. Your best bet is hoping some sell out or the police come by to break it up.
If you have anything bad to say about President Obama, it should be based on the things about his policies you disagree with, not some email forward you got from your grandmother in West Virginia. I could write a book on the things I disagree with President Obama about. No President is above criticism, but when you criticize the the first African American President based on nothing but him being black, it is pretty easy to see through. Also, It is pretty much in your best interest not to say ANYTHING bad about Michelle.
Do not ask to touch our hair, and certainly don't take the liberty to just come over and touch it. we are not at a muthafucking petting zoo Justin Beiber. I have been in relationships with black women and not been given hair touching privileges.
Last but not least, don’t ask why you can’t say the word nigga while some black people use it like it is their first name and no one seems to care. I don’t care if your into Hip-Hop, have a black husband or wife, or are the best point guard in the Western Conference. You just can’t say it. I’ll be honest most black people cannot give you a good reason why this is, because there really is none. Just know in almost any context, you are setting yourself up for a potential ass beating. White people tend to replace the “a” with an “er”, which never has an endearing ring to it. Every black person does not listen to rap music and and sit around memorizing old episodes of Chappelle Show, so repeating lyrics and jokes is a minefield you may just want to steer clear of. Also don't expect white people who know the rule to jump in and help you if you say the word and start to get your ass kicked. Your best bet is hoping some sell out or the police come by to break it up.
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