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According to my younger relatives, they simply think it’s cool. Like other stupid teenage stuff. I once wore 30 jelly bracelets per wrist in the ’80s, not to mention torn sweatshirts, acid-washed denim, etc. I also heard it began as a rapper thing. The crisp white shirts showcased their jewelry well. Nothing too sinister here, just kids. And we must admit that as far as fashion trends go, it’s a pretty tame one!
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Name : Tressie Cottom, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 28, City : Charlotte, State : NC, Country : United States, Occupation : copywriter, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Our affinity for the democratic party directly correlates with the evolution of the civil rights movement. Whether due to racism or federalism, Republicans during the 50s and 60s did not believe integration and basic civil rights should be mandated by the federal government. Using the shield of states rights many republicans blatently refused to comply with laws meant to assimilate and protect african americans. It was the Democratic party, as led by JFK, that tackled the civil rights issue head on, thereby earning the overwhelming loyalty of black voters. That tradition has continued with mostly democratic candidates giving some form of lip service to those issues that disproportionably affect black americans: affirmatitive action, civil liberties, educational equality, social service agencies, worker’s rights, etc. Whether democrats should still recieve our defacto support is a brewing topic in our communities. However, i don’t see too many of us jumping ship this election.
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Name : Tressie Cottom, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 28, City : Charlotte, State : NC, Country : United States, Occupation : copywriter, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I think this may be a cultural anomoly. I’m black and readily admit that my people will talk to a movie screen. It’s even a joke to us! I think as a culture we are just very verbal. We tend to express ourselves more loudly than some cultures. To us it’s part of the experience and a way to share it as a group. We’re interacting in our own way. It is not meant to be disrespectful, just the opposite actually. To sit emotionless to us is a bit rude. This is particularly true in less affluent segments of our population. It’s just part of our experience.
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Name : Tressie Cottom, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 28, City : Charlotte, State : NC, Country : United States, Occupation : copywriter, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,While I agree with many of your assertions let me clarify that it isn’t so much ‘liberal blacks’ who had a problem with Bill’s speech. His comments offended many of us across a pretty broad spectrum. Now, I was not one of those offended. I agreed with pretty much everything said as did MOST black americans. However, I understand the anger of some. The division came in the company in which the statements were made. Your conclusion about ‘the real beef’ is, I believe, erroneous. The real issue for some of us is the belief that with all the negative stereotypes held by the majority culture one as successful as Dr. Cosby should not break rank and speak poorly of us where white people can hear it. That is why some were offended. Fair or not, those that felt that way have some merit to their fear. Some want to be careful that the words of one, no matter how widely shared the belief, isn’t used to roll back issues important to us. To say some of what ails us is self inflicted is fair, but to use that to negate the positive contribution of legislation and federal intervention is scary for those who fought so hard for them.
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Name : Tressie Cottom, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 28, City : Charlotte, State : NC, Country : United States, Occupation : copywriter, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Dom: I live in the U.S. and the same phenomenon occurs here. My friends and I have often discussed how peculiar this is. As a simple descriptive term to qualify me as black or brown makes sense. Personally, I find it no more offensive than calling me short or big breasted – all things I am. However, when I mention this in a mixed race group it obviously makes others uncomfortable. I think the idea of being blind to race has simply gone to far. I don’t think the issue was ever a color-blind society but a color neutral society. To notice one is black or white or green is natural and normal. To make assumptions based on that is not. That we’re afraid to say someone is white or black speaks to our larger fear of being politically incorrect. Honestly, as a black person, if you hesitate to call me such (or any other acceptable version) I wonder what you call me in private. It makes it seem as though you had to censor yourself before you chose to say black instead of what you perhaps say when no one is around. Maybe that isn’t fair but is what I think.
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Name : Tressie Cottom, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 28, City : Charlotte, State : NC, Country : United States, Occupation : copywriter, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Lynn: I don’t think i agree with you on this one. I’ve never been offended by the word nor would I be offended by it’s literal definition. I think one would only find that offensive if they find the thought of ‘blackening’ something offensive. What is wrong with blackening something? Context may be useful here. I’d be interested to know in what form you find the word offensive.
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Name : Tressie Cottom, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 28, City : Charlotte, State : NC, Country : United States, Occupation : copywriter, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
