re: Russell Wilson isn't "Black Enough," Seahawks Players Allegedly Say

Some interesting stuff, vengeanceofrain. In two posts, you've managed to paint an extremely vivid picture regarding various aspects of your life, and how different people relate to you.

A couple of thoughts regarding your comment about educated black males having to put up with more crap than anybody. First of all, relating that comment directly to this thread, I have a strong suspicion that Russell Wilson would say "Amen" to that. I mean, as far as I know, his only crime is that he's basically just being himself. It's a shame that some people are apparently upset that he doesn't conform to their idea of how a black man is supposed to act, talk, who their friends should be, etc.

Secondly, I think you may be a little off base regarding how white people perceive educated black people. I think most white people recognize an educated person when they see one, black or otherwise. For example, I think a lot of white people admire Dr. Ben Carson. His political leanings seem to be somewhat unconventional for a black person, though, so it seems like a significant number of black people see him as a sellout or even an Uncle Tom. I would be interested to know what your take on him is.

Not that politics has anything to do with being educated. For example, I can tell that Michael Eric Dyson is well-educated, even though I despise him

Interesting moniker, btw. Any particular significance attached to that name?