I love this new word. Halfrican. It sounds soooooo much better than 'Oreo' or 'Zebra'. Anyways, where my Halfricans at? I wanna hear about your experiences growing up. All my friends are either white like Dubya or black like Ewing (or Asian like Jackie Chan, etc). I don't really know that may biracial people, especially any of black and white heritage -- I've just really been super curious if anyone has dealt with some of things I've omce up against. I grew up in some pretty white places [Connecticut -- white folk capitol of the world ] but I managed to hook up with a pretty diverse group of friends. I've been lucky in that I've never really dealt with the kind of racism some of my black friends describe. However, I don't think I could adequately describe the amount pressure put on my to either fall into the black clique or the white clique. Its not like people wanted me to either just hang out with blacks or just hang out with whites -- more people just wanted me to pick to a stereotype. In addition, my white friends sometimes would get too comfortable around me -- make comments like, 'Why do you hang out with so and so? He's so ghetto. (In a blantantly racist context)' or lettin' the N-Word 'slip out' (repeatedly) or, my favorite, 'I really don't like black folk much but you're okay, man!'. I've had my black friends give me dirty looks or just plain refuse to hang out with me if I happened to be dating a white girl at that point in time. Sometimes I worry about what my children my look like if I end up with a white woman (read: too white). People give me funny looks when I tell them my biggest influences come from Classic Rock. It goes on and on but I'll stop here and let y'all talk ------------------ Hey now, Hey now, don't Dream it's over...
Every one is treated like a category Black or white fat or skinny tall or short conservative of liberal people need labels to function. sad but true Rocket RIver ------------------
You said it River. ------------------ "I'll tell you this, the older I get, the less I trust people. It's true. It's damn true." -- gr8-1 going through some growing pains.
Halfrican Right Here!!! Well, I was born in the poorer part of Trenton,New Jersey, in a dominantly black neighborhood. My mom was white and my dad was black, so the community frowned at us ALL the time. I mean...mixed marriages are still not accepted even now. I have so many stories to tell about being a halfrican...but that would take too long. My most memorable memories, where my race was criticized was at church. I still remember all the black folks saying," Look at the white boy. What the hell is he doing here?, or," Look at that family..the mom is albino(she's really not) and the boy is a mut!" Cod Stonecold: your welcome for the new word ------------------ The Number One Cuttino Mobley Fan! Don't hate..Congratulate!
I'm half white and half asian, but nobody would guess. People try to speak Spanish to me because they automatically assume that I know it. When I try to explain that I don't know Spanish, they think that I am lying and get all pissed off. Oh well, it's not my problem. Back in high school, I had friends of all races and still do. I'll date girls of any race provided she meets my high standards Some of the girls that are black/white look pretty hot. We call them yellowbones. I'm out. ------------------ [This message has been edited by rock (edited July 14, 2001).]
I am not half African, but I am half French. I can still hear the other kids calling me a "cheese eating surrender monkey". Excuse me while I get a tissue... ------------------
Any friend that act like that toward you aren't your friends, no matter what color they are. ------------------ Anger is a weed. Hate is a tree.
RocketPimp -- My 21 year old self agrees whole heartedly --me six years ago? Whole 'nother story. I agree with River, though i think the best of us can see beyond our neat little name tags. ------------------ Hey now, Hey now, don't Dream it's over...
Halfricans, there is a way to treat your ignorant friends a lesson. British scientists have developed a cream that either can "block(s) the action of an enzyme involved in the manufacture of melanin", or "stimulat(es) the production of the enzyme, more melanin is made in the body - and a person's skin darkens." I propose you invite your ignorant friends over, slip them a roofie, and apply the cream to their arms, face, and chest while they are sleeping. Let them walk around for a couple of days with their new skin color so they can see how the other half lives. Good luck. ------------------
Right here baby! I'm not half black, half white; I am half black, half jap. I'm not light like Tiger, though. I'm almost as black as Darius Miles. Has anyone else noticed the significant increase in interracial dating and marriages on television recently? Personally, I would go out with a white girl if I fell head over heels in love with her, but when I'm out looking for girls I usually stick with da Negroes. I'm not racist, but my brother got a lot of hell from different people when he married a white girl. My best friend Shannon is white, though, and she's really into sports so we get along so good. It may just be me, but all my white friends seem to be better listeners. Like the brothers come up and say, you know "Sup, my boy? Wanna go down and shoot some pool?" And my white friends say stuff like, Hey, [so and so], you wanna talk?" Big diff. But this is what I love about this BBS. There's racial diversity. ------------------ The media's Eddie Griffin NBA Draft player profile before he landed in the Rockets hands: What he does: He was second in the nation in blocked shots and fifth in rebounds as a freshman last season; has good shooting range and even had a triple-double. Reminds people of: Antawn Jamison What he would do for his team: He could play either forward spot and runs the floor. He'll give his team a valuble inside scoring threat. The media's review of the Rocket's draft after they got Eddie Griffin: I'd give their draft a B. Sure, Griffin was highly touted but his behavior and attitude can be a chemistry wrecker. Needs to bulk up more. Not exactly NBA-ready. Not the best choice for Houston. It's very sad. The "wonderfully talented prospect" one second, but the moment the media learns he'll be a Houston Rocket, it's criticize-o-rama. [This message has been edited by finalsbound (edited July 15, 2001).]
i won't give the fractions but i'm: black & native american with a little creole mixed in! it wasn't until i moved away from houston (to san antonio) that i noticed how incredibly racist a lot of people in houston are. i look black (save for the hazel eyes), so if someone black (specially women) saw me dating a white girl or asian girl (yum!), they'd throw a damn fit! all of a sudden, i sold out. don't let it be a Mezcan....errr Mexican. didn't matter if she was freakin cuban, puerto rican, dominican or spanish...damnit she was Mezcan to them, and i was still a sell out. but as soon as i dated a black girl, i was the black kid who kind of acted different that was tryin to be down with the chouclit. i suppose part of the reason for this existence is the racial diversity of houston (the one thing that i TRULY miss!). you know, when there are more people of an individual group, they tend to "pair off" and "hang together". whereas, in a city like san antonio (where i've been for 5 years now), there's less diversity ( ) , but people tend to not care as much either. popel just kind of see each other as people, which is the way it should be. don't get me wrong, there's "*****z" in every group, and they stand out like a sore thumb. but most of your "average, common, good-natured people" should get along and see beyond the "put-em-in-the-box" mentality. NOW WHERE CAN I FIND AN ASIAN WOMAN IN SAN ANTONIO, DAMNIT?!!!
