rac·ism (rszm) Pronunciation Key n. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability. If you notice = racist (now given, the general term implies hatred etc...I'm just trying to take it to the next level) And some blacks are offended by the term "African American" , Why arent whites called "European American".....If you're going to do something do it across the board...Why even have race on drivers licenses, job apps, etc etc..
I went to church last Sunday So I could sing and pray But something quite unusual Happened on that day Now church it started right on time Just like it does without a doubt And everything was all just fine Except when it came time to let us out You know the preacher he kept preaching He told us I have one more thing to say Children before you think of leaving You better think about the Judgment Day Now everyone got nervous Because everyone was hungry too And everyone was wondering What was the next thing he would do And the preacher he kept preaching He said now I'll remind you if I may You all better pay attention Or I might decide to preach all day And now everyone was getting so hungry That the old ones started feeling ill And the weak ones started passing out And the young ones they could not sit still And the preacher's voice rose higher So I snuck up on the balcony And I crept into the choir And I begged them brothers, sisters, help me please I said when I give you a signal I said when I raise up my hand Won't you please join with me together And praise the Lord I have a plan And the preacher he kept preaching Long is the struggle, hard the fight And I prayed, Father please forgive me And then I stood up and with all my might I sang To the Lord let praises be It's time for dinner now let's go eat We've got some beans and some good cornbread And I listened to what the preacher said Now it's to the Lord let praised be It's time for dinner now let's go eat Yes and I did give a signal Yes and I raised up my hands And then joined with me the choir Yes every woman, child, and man They sang To the Lord let praised be It's time for dinner now let's go eat We've got some beans and some good cornbread And I've listened to what the preacher said Now it's to the Lord let praised be It's time for dinner now let's go eat And the preacher he stopped preaching And a hush the church did fill And then a great white dove from up above Landed on the window sill And the dove flew down beside him And a fork appeared right in his hand And with everybody watching The preacher ate that bird right there and then And now everyone got really nervous And the preacher he did start to glow And as we watched in disbelief These were the words he spoke He said now Mama's in the kitchen And she's been there all day And I know she's cooking something good So let's bow our heads and pray And he sang To the Lord let praises be It's time for dinner now let's go eat We've got some beans and some good cornbread Now listen to what the preacher said He said to the Lord let praised be It's time for dinner now let's go eat And the moral of this story Children it is plain but true God knows if a preacher preaches long enough Even he'll get hungry too And he'll sing To the Lord let praises be It's time for dinner now let's go eat We've got some beans and some good cornbread Now listen to what the preacher said He said to the Lord let praised be It's time for dinner now let's go eat
I did not watch the clip but Dave's reason for leaving the show was a concern that people would use it to justify racist beleifs or various other things Not saying you or the poster who posted it are trying to do that but Just wanted to add that to the debate Rocket River
I have not met anybody that was offended at being called African American. That said, blacks rarely refer to themselves as such. At this point, you mainly hear the word on the news or with white people that don't have much contact with blacks and are trying to be politically correct. White people that regularly mingle with other blacks usually don't use the term African American either since blacks don't refer to themselves as such. All that said, whites are often referrenced to their home country. Irish-American, Italian-Amarican, etc are common. With regards to blacks, the exact origin is unknown hence the reference to the continent rather than the specific country.
I know many African American people that are very offended by the N word (either of them) regardless of who says it or how it is used so those of you that make blanket statements saying that it is ok for certain people to do it are doing a huge injustice if you ask me.
I am surprised this thread is still pushing. Anyhow, has anyone seen that biopic X about Malcolm X by Spike Lee? There was a segment in there where X was learning about the negative connotations of the word "black". I think those connotations were the root of the movement in the 80s for black people wanting to be called "African Americans".
One thing I have never understood was this: Does everybody remember when Jennifer Lopez used the word in her hit single "I'm Real (Remix) " and a big hoopla was caused over her use of the word although she was not black? OK, why has nobody made the same ruckus over artists such as Fat Joe (Example) and Big Punisher (Example) using the same word when they aren't black themselves and are the same race as Jennifer Lopez?
Again, this goes back to "how you use it." Most younger folks use ***** freely while the older generation does not. Most blacks know this and wouldn't use the term with their elders ...just like much of your language changes when around elders. Here is my blanket statement: Don't use it unless you know how. If you do, go ahead.
well if there were more terms i would use them. it's like the difference between latino and chicano, except it is obviously much more pronounced since american blacks don't really have ties to their countries of origin like african immigrants do. and i should have been using american blacks like i normally do. i generally don't like the african american term for the american black ethnicity. even though blacks come from africa they certainly are not african. it's like calling me a scottish american. sure i know my ancestry is from the highlands of scotland, but B.F.D. ..it's not like I am scottish. also, i have never heard of a black person say they were offended by african american. finally, if you are going to try to define something at least paste the whole thing. racism Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rey-siz-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. 2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination. 3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
DING! DING! DING! see it's not a problem just for brothers and sisters, i here it coming out of the mouths of children of all races.
You are showing your age. You characterize it as a 'problem.' Keep in mind, language is NEVER in a static state ...it is constantly evolving. The language that the younger generation is using now will be standard soon enough. Just because YOU have a problem with it doesn't make it a problem.
so you are telling me you have no problem with your children, or anyone else's, running around using ***** every fourth word?
Once again, it is HOW you use the word. The word is essentially a cuss word. I hear people say cuss words all the time and I'm not offended but I wouldn't use cuss words around my parents.
