[Doug25651]

No, whites don’t assume that blacks are ignorant. At least, I don’t. I do, however, recognize that the stereotype of the ignorant, lazy black man has been with us since the days of slavery. The media has participated in its perpetuation by enlisting the aid of black people to portray butlers and maids, menial laborers, prison convicts, drug dealers, junkies, whores, etc. Generally, I believe the ‘articulate’ comment was directed at your method of speaking. Blacks have a lingo all to themselves (to the point the Oakland Public School System wanted to teach their predominantly black student population using the language: Ebonics). The trouble is, those speaking the black lingo give off the appearance of not knowing (or caring) how the English words are pronounced: ‘axe’ instead of ‘ask,’ for example. This deliberate mispronunciation may have its roots in black pride, but also gives the impression of ignorance of the English language. However, the reverse is also true: Britains watching Jerry Springer have the definite opinion that the average white American is toothless, sleeps with their daughter’s son’s girlfriend, lives in a trailer and speaks with a distinct Southern twang.

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Name : Doug25651, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : New Age/Metaphysical, Age : 40, City : Phoenix, State : AZ, Country : United States, Occupation : Administrator, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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