Black History Month: An Alternative

[Sovereign Nation]

(02-13-2016, 11:09 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote:

Cool meme, bro.  

[GMDino]

(02-13-2016, 11:17 PM)Sovereign Nation Wrote: I made an assumption that you are probably black.

Why?

[CKwi88]

(02-13-2016, 01:13 PM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: I believe white privilege does exist. Again, as I state in many other arguments, the problem with the whole "white privilege" issue is that a lot of people who argue about it have their own idea of what "white privilege" means. To me, white privilege doesn't mean that everyone who is white is somehow richer or automatically better off than everyone else. To me, white privilege is a type of privilege that exists for every race. I am a black man and I believe there is black privilege. I believe there are various types of privileges that exist for everyone. I even believe there is heterosexual privilege.

To put it short, privilege exists for every race in different ways and the amount of that privilege depends on who owns the most authority. A lot of the time, people of color are the ones who get harassed or looked down upon the most or as seen as the most "dangerous".

I cut some just 'cause it was long, but I really enjoyed the post. I have a feeling this thread is about to be sent to hell per ush, so I figured I get that in beforehand. (Edit: Whoops, looks like I took too long)

My biggest gripe is that the concept of white privilege is equated with the concept of white guilt by some people, while the two couldn't be more different. I've noticed privilege (especially while working in the court system!) and while I'm sure that there are certain privileges that minorities get, I'm sure they pale in comparison to those enjoyed by the majority. It's not about feeling bad or guilty, but trying to understand and recognize the obstacles that centuries of racial division has created in our society.

It'll take more time still, as represented so well presently. 

[BmorePat87]

(02-14-2016, 12:23 AM)CKwi88 Wrote: My biggest gripe is that the concept of white privilege is equated with the concept of white guilt by some people, while the two couldn't be more different.

Agreed. It's one thing to know that there is a systematic problem and it's another thing to think you should be guilty about it for just being a white dude.

[StLucieBengal]

(02-13-2016, 10:45 PM)GMDino Wrote: Again...what difference does it make to YOU if there is a black history month?

So we force black history into the shortest month lol

[*Nately120*]

(02-14-2016, 12:36 AM)StLucieBengal Wrote: So we force black history into the shortest month lol

And white people still complain!  Maybe we need to cut it back to a week to appease those pale dogs!

[*bfine32*]

(02-14-2016, 01:14 AM)Nately120 Wrote: And white people still complain!  Maybe we need to cut it back to a week to appease those pale dogs!

Nope, we should exploit them for the entire month. 

[Vlad]

(02-14-2016, 01:14 AM)Nately120 Wrote: And white people still complain!  Maybe we need to cut it back to a week to appease those pale dogs!

"Complaining" is too strong a word. No one is sitting around complaining. More like making an observation of how silly it is.
Black history is an integral part of American history.

Even some black people think its silly.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/quotes/blackhistory.asp

C'mon liberals...let's show some progress and get out of the dark ages!

[*Nately120*]

(02-14-2016, 01:24 AM)bfine32 Wrote: Nope, we should exploit them for the entire month. 

Why not 12?

[Vlad]

(02-13-2016, 01:13 PM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: I believe white privilege does exist. Again, as I state in many other arguments, the problem with the whole "white privilege" issue is that a lot of people who argue about it have their own idea of what "white privilege" means. To me, white privilege doesn't mean that everyone who is white is somehow richer or automatically better off than everyone else. To me, white privilege is a type of privilege that exists for every race. I am a black man and I believe there is black privilege. I believe there are various types of privileges that exist for everyone. I even believe there is heterosexual privilege.

The reason people argue about "white privilege" so much is because of the years of oppression that happened in America. Obviously this idea of oppression has greatly diminished, but the idea of white privilege still does exist. Fact of the matter is, you are a lot less likely to be harassed by someone for being white vs being black. I notice whenever black people complain about being racially profiled, a lot of white people (not all) like to make the argument that "well if this black person or that black person didn't dress like a thug, they wouldn't get harassed". The argument simply is not true.

There have been multiple times where I've been bothered just for being black. I've gone into numerous stores where I have been constantly followed by white employees even after telling them that I was fine and that I didn't need any help.... and I'm far from dressing like a "thug". I'm a preachers son and grew up in a household where I wouldn't be caught dead with my pants hanging below my butt. I dress like a regular guy, there's nothing "thuggish" about me, yet I still get followed.

One time I was in a store and noticed I was constantly being eyed around corners by an employee even though I had not done anything. I was simply looking at clothes. This employee was so obsessed with watching me that he almost neglected to help other customers because if he did he wouldn't be able to keep an eye on me. Funny thing is I noticed an old lady grab something and start walking out of the store with it and I quickly walked over and told the employee that "I think that old lady just walked out of the store with something". The employee quickly caught up to her and mall security was called and escorted her out of the building.

I even still get called the N word when I'm just walking down the street. One time me and my girlfriend who is white (now wife) were walking to a waffle house when she came to visit me in Cincinnati and as we were walking down the street, 4 white guys in a pickup truck drove by and one of them yelled "Get out of here niggger". Simply put, being white means you will get harassed a lot less than if you're black, that's part of what white privilege is. This issue as a whole gets a little more complicated than that, but I don't feel like writing pages upon pages about "white privilege".

To put it short, privilege exists for every race in different ways and the amount of that privilege depends on who owns the most authority. A lot of the time, people of color are the ones who get harassed or looked down upon the most or as seen as the most "dangerous".

Thank you Matt.  Did you get that Dino?

However Matt, most of what you are describing is not white privilege but rather plain old bigotry, and I'm sorry you had those experiences.

[*bfine32*]

(02-14-2016, 01:44 AM)Nately120 Wrote: Why not 12?

Because:

January is Weight Loss awareness month
March is Kidney month
April is Financial Literacy month
May is Asthma Awareness month
June is LGBT month
July is National Ice Cream month
August is Digestive Tract Paralysis month
September is Prostate Awareness month
October is Dwarfism Awareness month
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
December is National Unawareness Awareness Month

[StLucieBengal]

(02-14-2016, 01:14 AM)Nately120 Wrote: And white people still complain!  Maybe we need to cut it back to a week to appease those pale dogs!

This is like every other liberal cause. They need to label a month to make it look like they ae actually paying any attention to black history. We should be recognizing and celebrating all history all year long. It's just comical that they shoved it into the shortest month on the calendar.

This article is fantastic in the fact that it shows how ridiculous the history actually is .... And how much it's swept under the rug. The 60's and beyond have done quite a lot to keep black people down. The fact it's ignored is absurd.

[Vlad]

(02-14-2016, 01:59 AM)bfine32 Wrote: Because:

January is Weight Loss awareness month
March is Kidney month
April is Financial Literacy month
May is Asthma Awareness month
June is LGBT month
July is National Ice Cream month
August is Digestive Tract Paralysis month
September is Prostate Awareness month
October is Dwarfism Awareness month
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
December is National Unawareness Awareness Month

March is Womens history month.

http://womenshistorymonth.gov/

[*bfine32*]

(02-14-2016, 02:03 AM)Vlad Wrote: March is Womens history month.

http://womenshistorymonth.gov/

It is also Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.




I'm sure that is just a coincidence.  
 

[Vlad]

(02-14-2016, 02:08 AM)bfine32 Wrote: It is also Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.




I'm sure that is just a coincidence.  
 

Where the **** is Islamic Awareness month?

Islam is woven into the fabric of America after all.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/02/20/obama-islam-woven-into-the-fabric-of-our-country-since-founding/

[Vlad]

December... Kwanza and Hanukah awareness month.

We Christians need to be aware every Dec. that they exist lol.

[StLucieBengal]

(02-14-2016, 02:17 AM)Vlad Wrote: December... Kwanza and Hanukah awareness month.

We Christians need to be aware every Dec. that they exist lol.

The Jews are the ones with the blue Christmas lights right .... lol

[*bfine32*]

(02-14-2016, 02:12 AM)Vlad Wrote: Where the **** is Islamic Awareness month?

Islam is woven into the fabric of America after all.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/02/20/obama-islam-woven-into-the-fabric-of-our-country-since-founding/

It is in April. Unfortunately they must share it with Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

You cannot make this stuff up.  

[StLucieBengal]

(02-14-2016, 02:12 AM)Vlad Wrote: Where the **** is Islamic Awareness month?

Islam is woven into the fabric of America after all.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/02/20/obama-islam-woven-into-the-fabric-of-our-country-since-founding/

Lol during that month are you able to rape away as long as you say praise be to Allah before?

[Sovereign Nation]

(02-14-2016, 02:22 AM)StLucieBengal Wrote: Lol during that month are you able to rape away as long as you say praise be to Allah before?

Why don't we ask Roosh?