Q. It sounds like white people make you angwy. Would you wike a huwg??
A. Naw, not really. I only get annoyed from time to time. But hey, some of my best friends are white people so I'm not ever really angry. I do hug those white people - but I never hug a stranger (no offense). And I definitely never hug a stranger who talks in baby talk. Those folks are very suspicious. I don't want to be on the next Amber Alert. Seriously, you just never know if they're trying to pick pocket you like the Artful Dodger in that movie, "Oliver!" or something. But once I'm confident in having you as a friend, I'll gladly sing the "Consider Yourself" song from the movie.
This concept came up while having a discussion with some friends who are of a lighter shade, hair texture and fondness for rock music. Okay, I have a fondness for rock music too, but I digress.
These friends tend to ask me random questions about being black. I don't have a problem answering the questions - I look at it as a teachable moment, however, I can NOT answer for all black people because people in general are NOT all alike. What I can provide is a view from a black man who grew up with both parents being married, a slew of siblings, having gone to college at a predominately white institution and being a member of a predominantly white fraternity. Might I add that it was in West Virginia? With that said... the view from my lenses may NOT be your prescription!
So, just sit back and enjoy the journey of the sometimes ridiculous questions and sometimes heartwarming stories.
2 comments:
i think this site is tight
"Some of my friends are white people" -- I guess this works from you for some reason?
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