[Marianna]

I am a white woman who is dating a black man. The town I live in is still very segregated, and I feel that even just seeing a mixed race couple is a healthy challenge for most of the people in this town. I think most people respect that we are going beyond cultural barriers and expectations by being together, but I wonder about the reactions of black people… I sense a distinct chilliness from black women in particular when they see us together. My guy hasn’t introduced me to his family, and is reticent to discuss how they would react to his having a white girlfriend. My question, directed towards black women in particular is: is there a compelling reason for me not to date black men? Is it somehow an insult to the black community, and if so, why? And if it is a negative thing in terms of black solidarity, how does that weigh against the positive element of love crossing the boundaries of prejudice and racial tension?

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Name : Marianna, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 30, City : Savannah, State : GA, Country : United States, Occupation : teacher, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

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