THE QUESTION: R210: It seems that there are a great deal of blacks who are “reverends.” Is this a title that is easily attainable? How does one become a “reverend”? Are the qualifications the same for whites as for blacks? POSTED APRIL 24, 1998 Stan <stan192@aol.com> New York, N.Y. ANSWER 1: “Reverend” is synonymous with minister, pastor and preacher. As …

THE QUESTION: R220: Director’s Paraphrase: Mike, a black male from Wheaton, Maryland, would like to know if it is possible that a majority of white people who complain about affirmative action are generally poor and are trying to restore their privilege of race rather than trying to achieve true competition with the rest of America’s citizens. POSTED APRIL 30, 1998 …

THE QUESTION: R230: When Chaldeans fight, why do they fight in groups with their “cousins” instead of on their own? POSTED MAY 2, 1998 P.H. To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: R229: Why do Asians who know English insist on speaking their native tongue when talking to one another? POSTED MAY 2, 1998 Kevin, Dearborn, MI ANSWER 1: I’ve …

THE QUESTION: R240: Is it true that black men find it sexy if a woman does not shave her legs or underarms? POSTED MAY 3, 1998 Dave O., white male, Hazel Park, MI ANSWER 1: Do I find hairy legs sexy on a woman? No. I can deal with some hair on the legs, but hairy underarms? No. POSTED MAY …

THE QUESTION: R250: Black comedian Chris Rock is very specific about distinctions between “niggers” and “black people” (his words). I’d like to ask black people if they see this as a real distinction or just a comedy routine. POSTED MAY 6, 1998 Paul J., 55, white male <sane5@hotmail.com> Minneapolis, MN (Similar question posted June 25, 1998, by T.U., middle age, …

THE QUESTION: R260: Do black people tan and/or get sunburned? POSTED MAY 11, 1998 CyberMaMa <cybermama@mailcity.com>, FL ANSWER 1: My children (half black, half white) tan and get burned, though it takes them longer to burn than it does me. My wife is black, and it takes even longer for her to cook, but it will happen. POSTED MAY 14, …