Black History Month Series Vol. 1

Treating ‘Black’ People Equally is The Quickest Way to be called a “Racist”.

How to treat black people as people…equally

There is a problem in the black community that I don’t hear people talk about enough. Well, I’m ‘black’ so I have a sick license to talk about it since my ‘white’ friends can’t.

“their community is allowed to say and do everything, but if we say anything, then they consider it an attack or something personal”- a quote from a slack friend.

Black people, stop calling white people racist for calling you on your bullshit.

Some things are not only about the color of your skin, It's about the content of your character!

It’s gotten to the point that black people are stunting their own growth and white people are afraid to point out black people's weaknesses based on their character.

I have a friend whose boyfriend refuses to keep a job & sleeps all day.

Hmm… for the purpose of this article I’m going to rephrase.

I have a ‘white’, gay friend whose ‘black’ boyfriend refuses to keep a job & sleeps all-day

Stop reading here and look at how the description of the person may have changed your opinion of this person’s actions. I really want you to think about this.

A moment of silence, please…

How to treat black people as people…equally

This person is lazy and is using being an American ‘black man’ as a victim of racism. Since my friend is white and called him on his laziness, his black boyfriend accused him of being racist and insensitive to the plight of black people.

When my white friend confronts his black boyfriend about getting fired from every job he gets, his response is “ it is harder for a black man to get a job.”

… That’s bullshit!

Disclaimer: I’m not saying ALL black people are lazy

I am just sick of black people using their race as a disability. Black people have more rights now than they have ever had. Look all around you, black people are thriving in every industry.

It’s easier for black people to enter colleges and get jobs more than ever before.

The dream Marin Luther King Jr spoke of is here!

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”― Martin Luther King Jr.

That time is NOW!

We as ‘black’ people don’t celebrate this FACT enough. Are their heads stuck in a 1960’s time warp?

It looks like ALL that progress black people have made is backfiring. Now, that Martin Luther King Jr quote could be applied to as many blacks as any other race.

It’s gotten to the point that black people are stunting their own growth.

If we are not careful we can segregate ourselves.

It is time for black people to stop victimizing themselves because of the color of their skin. It doesn't matter the suffering you had in your past. If you use that suffering as your blueprint you will always relive that suffering in the present.

I am an American raised in the Caribbean.

I don’t identify with being ‘black’ like African Americans do, I am from the Caribbean where our leaders are black. So I don’t have a stigma of victimization of race or feeling oppressed by white people like black Americans.

Heck, my own ‘black’ father was a political leader on my Island. Don’t forget President Obama was a black man leading all races in America…look how far we’ve come as ‘black’ people.

Some people are putting wayyyy too much emphasis on their race like it means something...it doesn’t mean shit. If this disturbs you, ask yourself why.

Because truly knowing that the color of your skin is insignificant is TRUE equality. It’s what our black leaders were fighting for and you should too, no matter your race.

Your race, your gender, your sexual preference or what do for a living does not define you. You are a person FIRST.

“ Until the color of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes…there’ll be war”

Bob Marley

I have never experienced racism. I wonder if it’s because I don’t see race or I’m just lucky. If a white person is just being an asshole. I see them as an asshole, not a racist. To me, that is how to treat people with equality.

I know, I know some of you black people are going to call me an oreo cookie because I don’t relate to the victimization of my race.

I even had a cousin that told me that my experiences are ‘white’ experiences and I don’t have ‘black’ problems. Whatever THAT means…🤣

Hmm… I think my cousin meant that I’ve transcended my ‘blackness’ and white people are my equal. So, I’ll take it as a compliment.

For those of you who think I’m a white supremacist advocator for that (I am not), I suggest you read this: An Open Letter to African-Americans Who Think I’m a White Supremacist Advocator…wait What?!?

A ruse some black people use is screaming racism or discrimination when confronting the content of their character…it’s kind of like gaslighting.

A lot of black people don’t believe in their own equality.

We are so equal now that white people are afraid to point out black people’s weaknesses based on their character.

When I write about unconventional views on these issues, I noticed for the first time strange reactions that I’ve never experienced before. Trust me, I’m grateful that people are reading me and adding me to their reading list. I do the same thing to writers I love.

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It’s weird how some black readers block me from reading them and add me to their reading list at the same damn time. I didn’t even know they existed before I got the notification they added me to their reading list…you know who you are.

If this is you…why are you doing that?

Am I challenging your identity?

Is what I’m saying degrading or negative?

I don’t think so. I’m pro ‘the spirit’ of a person, ‘the human race’ not just ‘the black race’.

What’s wrong with that?

I know these thoughts are unsettling to some black and white people.I write about why I think that is here:

‘Black’ Problems:

I know from experience, a lot of white people are afraid of this conversation I shared with you. I had a white friend agree with my opinion and was afraid to ‘clap’ or comment for fear of the evil words “discrimination” and “racism”. Once those words are tagged on your back it’s hard to wash off.

The quickest way to be called “racist” is treating ‘black’ people equally.

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Side note: Although, I have never experienced racism, I have funny and disturbing ‘race’ stories. Maybe follow me if my stories intrigue you. I’ll be sharing my ‘black’ experience stories & thoughts this month for black history month….even though I don’t think black people need a month!

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‘Black’ Love:

‘Black’ Friendship:

‘Black’ Church:

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Because this article is not only for ‘black’ hands:)