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In reply to the discussion: what is the deal with this continuing racist behavior of whites [View all]sheshe2
(88,103 posts)60. This was posted to you...
We use the terms black and African-American interchangeably and we use them proudly. In a way it's a subtle celebration of the melanin in our skin maybe you've heard the term "black don't crack"? It refers to how the melanin in our skin protects us better from sunlight then those who don't have it, and it also denotes pride in how black women in their 50s, 60s and even 70s hardly have a wrinkle in their skin.
Black don't crack...
I posted this tonight. Look at her. She is beautiful. Just look at her face. No cracks no wrinkles, just 107 years of life. Yes, surely much was bad yet she was strong and is here today to vote.
107 years old and voting for a woman.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/118758376
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Years and years of programming by media and even schools, some of it subtle and some not so subtle,
brush
Aug 2016
#7
Just because I don't accept your labels of people doesn't make me a disruptor.
MadDAsHell
Aug 2016
#21
What specifically leads you to allege "persons of non-color" is more appropriate?
LanternWaste
Aug 2016
#17
My coworker asked me to stop calling him white. He's right, it's an unecessary label.
MadDAsHell
Aug 2016
#20
Do you habitually reach conclusions based wholly on one subjective anecdote?
LanternWaste
Aug 2016
#23
It is inbred just look at the picture and tell me if their kids are not now racists.
vinny9698
Aug 2016
#19
They don't want to give up their place in line! They think they're going to be first
MADem
Aug 2016
#22
I didn't say that your anger was misplaced. In fact, I believe I said that it made perfect sense....
Moonwalk
Aug 2016
#39
Saying that heaven05 was harsh, to me, is another form of promoting fragility/comfort
Kind of Blue
Sep 2016
#47