[This message was edited Tue Jul 9 4:57:26 PDT 2002 by Rhondab]

if anything, this topic shows the ignorance of ALL people in regards to race and racism in this country.

To AnitaThrill or whatever, although I'm not one to harbor on the past ills of this country, but I do realize that some ppl still hurt from the past. My grandfather witness his brother being hung. My grandfather HATED white ppl. I'm not talking two hundred years ago. Those feelings can be past down especially if you're still experiencing similar sorts of hurt and pains today.



This is so stupid.

Lastly, in regards to Malcolm X, if you don't know anything about the man, don't say anything about the man. His attitude about race changed before he died and had alot to do with his death. Learn.

Rhondab said:

Get over yourself. Maybe Lincoln wasn't such a bad guy either. What do you know about him personally? Your opinions about him are likely based on what you heard in a Prince song, while it's very clear that Malcolm said numerous negative things about white people. Whether or not he eventually changed up, there was still a period where he was a complete pig.

Aerogram said:

Don't tell me what I believe. I think Prince is an idiot for what he sings in Avalanche. I think you people are idiots for latching onto Prince for pointing it out - as if it was some grand revelation that Lincoln was anything product of his times. Anything but a politician. Fact remains, without him you might just still be in chains.

Rhondab said:

I'm sorry for what happened to your grandfather. He has every right to be upset. But how can he hate an entire race because of what a select few did (or however many)?

I'm not racist at all contrary to what Anotherloverholeinherhead says. I get a lot of grief from people because my husband is very black and I am light skinned PR. But I move on and don't let ignorant people like that get to me. It's just not worth it to let shallow people get to you.

Anotherlover I've been reading your posts for some time now, and you are a very smart woman. But you got me all wrong. Time to stop playing Miss Universe and Slyvia Brown.

people here have a BIG problem...

Give me a break. Can we give the race issues a break please.

Focus people. Focus!

IrishEcho said:

theC
I like that pic of malcolm.where did u get it.
i have never seen that 1 and i think it is 1 of
his best pics.he looks focused.

This race thing makes me really tired sometimes...so there are no black racist? All white ppl are the same?
MY GF is black...do u know that her family has more problems with me (being white) then my family has with her.

Janeau said:

No disrepect to your situation, but wouldn't that be the most logical scenario? Which side has been done more wrong by history in black/white relations? Which side's grievances would be more understandable here?

Essence said:

See this is what I mean. Why can't we get past what happened and LEARN from history rather than repeat it?

IrishEcho said:

No, in my signature I generally mention black leaders who haven't always been especially kind to whites. For my avatar, I found a perfectly nasty looking Malcolm X which certainly is a valid example.[/quote]

incidentally prince has never cited malcom x as a hero...try again...

besides that..malcom x had a very public change of heart toward the end of his life...but that doesn't figure into your agenda now does it?

AnitaThrill said:

Nice in theory, everyone being loving without prejudice would be beautiful but it's not how it is.

This guy's acting like he has it so hard because of a few of his girlfriend's family members being prejudiced when it's not that unreasonable a concept.

White Validation
boy aint it beautiful

"There is no need to be racist!!!

Not when there are sooo many reasons
to hate everybody on an individual basis!!"

some comedian said this, I forget who
but I felt it bears repeating!!


Life Sexy u all

LOL that is some funny shit.

I'm black so is Prince. If they're insensitives to African American or Colored ppl in general then they're fooling themselves cuz they sho nuff is supporting a BLACK MAN. Look at that URL if you wanna know his name.

Peace & Chicken grease!!!

Essence said:

I understand where you're coming from Essence. I just think and hope that if people start doing little by little it can get better. Parents have to teach their children to love everyone regardless of how they were brought up. Back then it was so bad, but we need to move on.

Aannastesia that was a great quote!!!

Had enough of this, locked.