I don't hate her, I just don't agree with her opinion. She's not open minded

WaterInYourBath said:

Exactly and while I am black, I never cared for "blacker than thou" people.

Here we go again. I don't understand why non-black people piss their pants when black folks talk about racial issues. Then they have the nerve to call black folks racist because these issues make them uncomfortable. Racism will always be a problem, so black folks are always going to talk about racial issues. Build a bridge and get over it.

I also don't understand why some of the other black folks are mad at her. Black folks need to stop ostrasizing other black folks that march to the beat of a different drummer. You may not agree with her opinion, but she does have a point. There are a whole lot of single black women out there. Many black women are single mothers and being a parent is extremely difficult. Some of you may not want to get married or have a long-term relationship, but other women do and they're having a hard time finding suitable mates.

What is there to get? other then the fact that she's bitter.

scriptgirl said:

I guess that's how I feel about Afro-centrist.

Here we go again. I don't understand why non-black people piss their pants when black folks talk about racial issues. Then they have the nerve to call black folks racist because these issues make them uncomfortable. Racism will always be a problem, so black folks are always going to talk about racial issues. Build a bridge and get over it.

I also don't understand why some of the other black folks are mad at her. Black folks need to stop ostrasizing other black folks that march to the beat of a different drummer. You may not agree with her opinion, but she does have a point. There are a whole lot of single black women out there. Many black women are single mothers and being a parent is extremely difficult. Some of you may not want to get married or have a long-term relationship, but other women do and they're having a hard time finding suitable mates. I know some people that are going through this right now. They don't have a problem with interracial relationships. They are frustrated because while black men don't have problems finding a mate, the same thing can't be said about black women.
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NastradumasKid said:

lol my 8th grade teacher was of the "black on both sides" variety so to speak. she wasnt extreme with it tho. very cool chick

Ya'll mofos just don't get it.

midiscover said:

For real

jeami said:

Many black women are single mothers and being a parent is extremely difficult. Some of you may not want to get married or have a long-term relationship, but other women do and they're having a hard time finding suitable mates. I know some people that are going through this right now. They don't have a problem with interracial relationships. They are frustrated because while black men don't have problems finding a mate, the same thing can't be said about black women.

Here we go again. I don't understand why non-black people piss their pants when black folks talk about racial issues. Then they have the nerve to call black folks racist because these issues make them uncomfortable. Racism will always be a problem, so black folks are always going to talk about racial issues. Build a bridge and get over it.

I also don't understand why some of the other black folks are mad at her. Black folks need to stop ostrasizing other black folks that march to the beat of a different drummer. You may not agree with her opinion, but she does have a point. There are a whole lot of single black women out there. Many black women are single mothers and being a parent is extremely difficult. Some of you may not want to get married or have a long-term relationship, but other women do and they're having a hard time finding suitable mates. I know some people that are going through this right now. They don't have a problem with interracial relationships. They are frustrated because while black men don't have problems finding a mate, the same thing can't be said about black women.
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She has a point and is speaking the truth but it's just a shame that it bothers her to see black men with white women. I don't think she can help the way she feels and it's this country's fault for it. But as far as a black woman having a hard time finding a mate, there is a whole world of other men out there besides just black men. A lot of black men aren't limiting themselves to just black women and she doesn't have to limit herself either. I see it this way, if white people are free to date every race under the sun, then why can't black people do the same if they wish to do so?

jeami said:

vainandy said:

Yeah, there's some who do find men of other races. This was just her own opinion I guess.

So..

No one seen the SVU episode huh?

Timmy84 said:

Exactly Timmy, but the thing is that because of her statements, immediately Scott is deemed as a racist.

She has a point and is speaking the truth but it's just a shame that it bothers her to see black men with white women. I don't think she can help the way she feels and it's this country's fault for it. But as far as a black woman having a hard time finding a mate, there is a whole world of other men out there besides just black men. A lot of black men aren't limiting themselves to just black women and she doesn't have to limit herself either. I see it this way, if white people are free to date every race under the sun, then why can't black people do the same if they wish to do so?

Jill Scott has had plenty of relationships and a marriage despite her size.

While people are free to choose whom they love, if you automatically rule a black woman out because she is black because of some perceived issue with us, it makes you an asshole.

Jill Scott is not a racist. This piece she wrote is about the above.

Jill says in a song "everyhing ain't for everybody". If what she said speaks to you, then you'll hear where she's coming from. If it ain't about you, keep the party movin'.

I have seen too many black men put black women down (especially on this fucking site) to dismiss what Jill is talking about.

Jill Scott has had plenty of relationships and a marriage despite her size.

While people are free to choose whom they love, if you automatically rule a black woman out because she is black because of some perceived issue with us, it makes you an asshole.

Jill Scott is not a racist. This piece she wrote is about the above.

Jill says in a song "everyhing ain't for everybody". If what she said speaks to you, then you'll hear where she's coming from. If it ain't about you, keep the party movin'.

I have seen too many black men put black women down (especially on this fucking site) to dismiss what Jill is talking about.

vainandy said:

As far as Black women are concerned, it's not that simple. According to surveys and marriage records and what I see in real life, we are the least desirable mates for other races in the US. I mean, it's easy for me to say Jill should drop Black men altogether and date a Caucasian/non-Black dude, but what is not easy is actually finding one that is genuinely attracted to Black women. It's sad, but white/non-Black women are apparently the top choices for men, and that's where the resent comes from.....Black men can get an race they want, but the same cannot be said for Black women, for some strange reason.