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re: If you are white, how much experience do you have actually dealing with black people?
Posted on 4/22/21 at 2:36 pm to baybeefeetz
Posted on 4/22/21 at 2:36 pm to baybeefeetz
3 of my 25 closest friends are black guys. So I’m fairly experienced.
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Posted on 4/22/21 at 2:45 pm to baybeefeetz
I grew up in the south so if you asked a Yankee this question he’d prolly lie and say he grew up with as many blacks as I did.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 2:54 pm to baybeefeetz
I grew up in a rural town in south Louisiana and went to public school.
1. elementary school (kindergarten to 6th grade) - there were two white boys (me included) and one white girl in my entire class. I learned what a "white honkey" was on the play ground in kindergarten. At first I thought it was a cool name until I realized the black boy wasn't smiling when he called me that. That was the first time I was introduced to racism.
2. middle school (7th and 8th grade) - there was about 10% white. I got in a few fights with black boys but I can't say whether it was because of race or not.
3. high school (9th to 12th) - about 25 to 30% white.
What I've learned is that the rural black folks where I grew up were mostly God fearing people. If I had to guess, I would say that most, not all, have the victim mentality and vote straight democrat. Most of them I have unfollowed on facebook because they believe in the bs about all the racist cops. I have seen racism on the part of whites to blacks also so it went both ways.
1. elementary school (kindergarten to 6th grade) - there were two white boys (me included) and one white girl in my entire class. I learned what a "white honkey" was on the play ground in kindergarten. At first I thought it was a cool name until I realized the black boy wasn't smiling when he called me that. That was the first time I was introduced to racism.
2. middle school (7th and 8th grade) - there was about 10% white. I got in a few fights with black boys but I can't say whether it was because of race or not.
3. high school (9th to 12th) - about 25 to 30% white.
What I've learned is that the rural black folks where I grew up were mostly God fearing people. If I had to guess, I would say that most, not all, have the victim mentality and vote straight democrat. Most of them I have unfollowed on facebook because they believe in the bs about all the racist cops. I have seen racism on the part of whites to blacks also so it went both ways.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 2:57 pm to baybeefeetz
My senior year roommate from college is black (I say is, not was, because he was my roommate, but is still alive).
My platoon sergeant from when I was a PL is black, as were 3 of my 5 section chiefs. My commanding officer from that time is black, as is the former Battalion XO from that time (now a 2 star) as is the former Division Commander from that time (Russel Honore)
My First Sergeant from when I was a company commander is black, as well as 3 of my five Station Commanders, Battalion XO and CSM.
My first boss as a Major is black (Colonel back then) as was the USFI CG when I went to Iraq with them (Lloyd Austin)
I've worked with, for, supervised and been friends with hundreds of individuals of all races over the course of my military career.
In my civilian job, my current boss is black and he's one of the best supervisors I've ever had as an adult.
My platoon sergeant from when I was a PL is black, as were 3 of my 5 section chiefs. My commanding officer from that time is black, as is the former Battalion XO from that time (now a 2 star) as is the former Division Commander from that time (Russel Honore)
My First Sergeant from when I was a company commander is black, as well as 3 of my five Station Commanders, Battalion XO and CSM.
My first boss as a Major is black (Colonel back then) as was the USFI CG when I went to Iraq with them (Lloyd Austin)
I've worked with, for, supervised and been friends with hundreds of individuals of all races over the course of my military career.
In my civilian job, my current boss is black and he's one of the best supervisors I've ever had as an adult.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 3:08 pm to baybeefeetz
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I'm white and I know black people that I really love
I went to Lee High for 2 years and I have have worked in healthcare in North BR off and on since 94.
This is why I hate the deliberate effort to separate us by race. It doesn’t have to be this way. It was a rough couple of years in the hood with all of the BLM propaganda.
I’m living in the Idaho panhandle and I’m missing my black brothers and sisters.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 4:01 pm to baybeefeetz
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If you are white, how much experience do you have actually dealing with black people?
I grew up in Memphis. Does that answer your question? Fact of the matter is, white people in the southeast interact with black people on a daily basis far more than the northeatern and west coast liberals that think we're all racists.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 4:22 pm to baybeefeetz
I grew up in/around Memphis, and had plenty of bad experiences. They hate white people, even the ones that would be considered “good black folks” by some on here. They have no accountability, they spout off racist shite all the time, and 90% of them have the IQ of a Tuna sandwich.
Just being honest...
Just being honest...
Posted on 4/22/21 at 4:34 pm to baybeefeetz
Have had restaurants in New Orleans, Memphis, St Louis. Employed plenty and have had plenty as guests. From gang members to one's that make Rand Paul look liberal. Good and bad, just like other races. Too many want something for nothing. I dont believe its the majority but I do believe those are the most vocal.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 4:56 pm to baybeefeetz
I was raised in NOLA
Posted on 4/22/21 at 4:57 pm to baybeefeetz
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When did y'all get married?
31 years ago.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 5:14 pm to baybeefeetz
Grew up in Ga, SC, and TN. Worked in Jackson, MS for a spell. Went to school with, and even a few dates with black folks. Gone to integrated churches for years. My mentor as as a young dad is the finest man I know, who happens to be black. My kids have a woman they affectionately call Aunt, who happens to be black. I have black employees, including an outstanding woman I just aggressively helped get a well-earned promotion to a different department. I've personally never had any issues, though I'm told that I'm supposed to.
One anecdote I'll share was one night chatting up a barkeep in Jackson. Dude was a black guy from Chicago who had relocated. I asked him about his experience, and he point blank told me that racism was far, far uglier in Chiraq than anything he had seen in Mississippi. Part of the reason he left.
Galatians 3:28 teaches us that all are made one, and renewed, through Jesus.
One anecdote I'll share was one night chatting up a barkeep in Jackson. Dude was a black guy from Chicago who had relocated. I asked him about his experience, and he point blank told me that racism was far, far uglier in Chiraq than anything he had seen in Mississippi. Part of the reason he left.
Galatians 3:28 teaches us that all are made one, and renewed, through Jesus.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 5:41 pm to baybeefeetz
Late to the thread, but I'll play:
I grew up in North Little Rock, and went to a high school that was 50%+ black. It didn't bother me and my friends and we actually didn't even notice the racial makeup until we left and went about our lives, and realized the rest of the city/area/workforce wasn't like that. In school we all just mixed freely, people with like-personalities were friends and hung out while others had their own cliques and things.
Race was literally NEVER an issue in school, and there was very little - if any - self segregation. It should be noted that I graduated in 2005 in a class of about 100 students.
The town I actually lived in was a fairly small but upscale suburb of Little Rock, it had very few black people back in the 90s and early 2000s. My high school make up was totally different than the town in which I lived.
Either way, my brother and I had lots of friends of all races and backgrounds and they quickly became like family to us. Throughout the years we've had multiple black friends, mixed friends, gay friends, and a lesbian at our family thanksgivings and Christmases because their families lived far away and my mom insisted they not spend holidays alone.
This is all to say that things are MUCH different in the south than the northern liberal believes. They think we're the most racist and backwoods of them all, that THEY need to teach US how to be forward thinking and tolerant. But that couldn't be further from the truth.
Down here, we still judge people by the content of their character instead of the color of their skin like they do. And they think THEY are the morally advanced ones, while I only wish they could come experience a holiday with my family.
I think race relations in the south are better than they've ever been, that's why you don't hear about any issues, protests, marches, etc happening in the SEC states. We generally respect eachother and work well together, and judge eachother by character and ethics opposed to color or politics.
I grew up in North Little Rock, and went to a high school that was 50%+ black. It didn't bother me and my friends and we actually didn't even notice the racial makeup until we left and went about our lives, and realized the rest of the city/area/workforce wasn't like that. In school we all just mixed freely, people with like-personalities were friends and hung out while others had their own cliques and things.
Race was literally NEVER an issue in school, and there was very little - if any - self segregation. It should be noted that I graduated in 2005 in a class of about 100 students.
The town I actually lived in was a fairly small but upscale suburb of Little Rock, it had very few black people back in the 90s and early 2000s. My high school make up was totally different than the town in which I lived.
Either way, my brother and I had lots of friends of all races and backgrounds and they quickly became like family to us. Throughout the years we've had multiple black friends, mixed friends, gay friends, and a lesbian at our family thanksgivings and Christmases because their families lived far away and my mom insisted they not spend holidays alone.
This is all to say that things are MUCH different in the south than the northern liberal believes. They think we're the most racist and backwoods of them all, that THEY need to teach US how to be forward thinking and tolerant. But that couldn't be further from the truth.
Down here, we still judge people by the content of their character instead of the color of their skin like they do. And they think THEY are the morally advanced ones, while I only wish they could come experience a holiday with my family.
I think race relations in the south are better than they've ever been, that's why you don't hear about any issues, protests, marches, etc happening in the SEC states. We generally respect eachother and work well together, and judge eachother by character and ethics opposed to color or politics.
This post was edited on 4/22/21 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 4/22/21 at 5:47 pm to baybeefeetz
quote:Very significant experience, both employing and working with.
how much experience do you have actually dealing with black people?
Posted on 4/22/21 at 5:57 pm to RazorBroncs
quote:I grew up in the New Orleans suburbs (St Tammany). Dad got transferred to Detroit after I was admitted to LSU. Literally the fist racist POS I encountered in my life was in Grosse Pointe, MI where my folks had moved.
This is all to say that things are MUCH different in the south than the northern liberal believes
Led me to understand Yankees are racist POS's.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 6:03 pm to baybeefeetz
A question about “dealing with” black people is not a mature discussion.
I figured it would be common sense to treat people with the same dignity and respect you yourself would want and expect. That should be enough, and in those instances where it isn’t, well then someone else can deal with that person’s lack of self esteem and self respect.
Who know human interaction was such a complex problem to solve.
Carry on professor.
I figured it would be common sense to treat people with the same dignity and respect you yourself would want and expect. That should be enough, and in those instances where it isn’t, well then someone else can deal with that person’s lack of self esteem and self respect.
Who know human interaction was such a complex problem to solve.
Carry on professor.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 6:46 pm to baybeefeetz
Grew up in Central Mississippi. Have taught and coached in a 55% black public school for 22 years. I'd rather teach the 25 worst black males in the school than any 25 white females any day of the week and twice on Sunday. In fact, if I had my choice of which kids I could teach it would be:
1. Black males- have never given me a bit of trouble. Maybe it's because I coach football and can relate to them. Even the so-called "thugs" and "gang bangers" give me no trouble.
2. White males-pretty much the same as the black males, but every now and then you'll get a white trash smart arse punk.
3. Black females-Are very loud but most like me and give me no trouble
4. White females- the most vile, hateful group on earth. It's not that they give me trouble, but it's the stupid drama and jealousy amongst themselves that keeps crap stirred up, and you don't want to deal with it.
1. Black males- have never given me a bit of trouble. Maybe it's because I coach football and can relate to them. Even the so-called "thugs" and "gang bangers" give me no trouble.
2. White males-pretty much the same as the black males, but every now and then you'll get a white trash smart arse punk.
3. Black females-Are very loud but most like me and give me no trouble
4. White females- the most vile, hateful group on earth. It's not that they give me trouble, but it's the stupid drama and jealousy amongst themselves that keeps crap stirred up, and you don't want to deal with it.
This post was edited on 4/22/21 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 4/22/21 at 7:00 pm to baybeefeetz
Brothers love me
Posted on 4/22/21 at 7:21 pm to tigersownall
Grew up in Texas, Japan, Hawaii, New Mexico, Virginia, California, Japan, Syracuse, Wyoming ...Air Force Brat.
One fight in High School Black Kid ...Dad drove me to Master Sargent Brown's house. Charlie and I decided fighting was not the answer. My Dad, on the way back home ....says "Get in a fight again, I will kill you, then cut you into small pieces and mail you back the states one little piece at a time. I will take great pleasure doing so."
Younger brother had a saying about blacks in New York versus blacks in Alabama. An Alabama Black will yes sir, no sir while you curse them out. A Syracuse black will gut you and laugh during his murder trial."
One fight in High School Black Kid ...Dad drove me to Master Sargent Brown's house. Charlie and I decided fighting was not the answer. My Dad, on the way back home ....says "Get in a fight again, I will kill you, then cut you into small pieces and mail you back the states one little piece at a time. I will take great pleasure doing so."
Younger brother had a saying about blacks in New York versus blacks in Alabama. An Alabama Black will yes sir, no sir while you curse them out. A Syracuse black will gut you and laugh during his murder trial."
Posted on 4/22/21 at 7:24 pm to baybeefeetz
Plenty.
Mom taught in a 90%+ black public school. My dad owned a small grocery store in a predominantly black town.
I attended public school. I taught, and for much of the time coached, 24 years in public school.
I’ve never had any problems that were racially based that I can think of. Most of the fights at my school were white on white or black on black. I can say that the black fights between 2 or more families were quite intense and very violent. I spent 2 weeks on ‘Assault Leave’ for injuries sustained in breaking up a black fight.
Mom taught in a 90%+ black public school. My dad owned a small grocery store in a predominantly black town.
I attended public school. I taught, and for much of the time coached, 24 years in public school.
I’ve never had any problems that were racially based that I can think of. Most of the fights at my school were white on white or black on black. I can say that the black fights between 2 or more families were quite intense and very violent. I spent 2 weeks on ‘Assault Leave’ for injuries sustained in breaking up a black fight.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 7:33 pm to bluedragon
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A Syracuse black will gut you and laugh during his murder trial.
There's definitely some truth to this. There are more than a few rough spots in Syracuse where you don't need to be there if you're white.
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