That's the thing, though. This poem is NOT racist. She is telling things that actually happened. The songs that those racist twins were singing were racist.

Show me where I was up in arms, because I thought the girl in that "rape" case was white. I didn't. I investigated. I call my family, who lives in the area and I asked what was going on. If you have a problem with those whom you think were "up in arms" holla at them about it. Your post is directed to me.

I asked if you were Black, because I wanted to know where you were coming from, when you said "But that is not so much the case anymore (I did not say NOT EVER - because I'm not stupid enough to think there aren't things that still happen). There is oppertunity for everyone now if they want to find it."

When you said the statement that I quoted, I figured you weren't Black, but I didn't want to be presumtuous. You are not qualified to tell me what opportunities exist, or even place a gauge on what type of racist encounters await me, because you have not and willnot walk in my shoes. So, find your lane and stay in it. Shut up, and learn something. Don't think you know anything about my existence. You don't.

Quit lying on me. I never used te word "enabler." That's the word you pulled outta your a$$ to cover up what you were really saying. You were really saying for us to just get over it.

LMAO!!!!

PREACH!!!!!

*insert a smilie that is shouting and running around the church*

Just because somebody hasn't "made it" doesn't mean that they aren't trying. We have a loing way to go. Period. It's not about making excuses. If there are REASONS that some things are the way they are, then that is hardly an "excuse."

This is not to call out your weakness, but merely to illustrate my point. I am reading your posts, and I am gritting my teeth, every time I see you write "oppertunity." Although you can't even spell it, I'm sure you have more opportunities than people who can spell it correctly, but look like me. THAT is what burns me up. People who look like you can be mediocre at best, and still have opportunities that our best and brightest won't even get a chance to apply for.

Ok, everyone has certain words they cannot spell. That is one of mine, and I'm sure you have them too.

And if your best and brightest ARE your best and brightest, they'll figure out how to get what they want.

POC, you had plenty of words misspelled, but that one stuck out the most.

Again, until you have EXPERIENCED BEING Black, then you are unqualified to gauge what's really going on. Talent, know-how, intelligence, and even persistence are always enough, when you are not in the decison-making positions.

Because all too often in the case of racism, the "victims" use racism as a crutch, and as an excuse for lack of progress with their welfare and well-being. It's almost as if racism is an excuse for us to vie for attention with other ethnicities.

It's 2006 and time for folk to stop whining and complaining, "The white man did this...." and "The white man did that..."

It puts all the accountability and responsibility on the perpetrator and none on the victim, whose primary responsibility is to heal, learn from the experience, and KIM.

Until then, we as blacks will never fully progress as a people until we lose the crutch.

So what if there is still racism? Are you going to continue to complain and whine about it, or are you going to make the best out of a less than favorable situation?

Clint Eastwood in "Heartbreak Ridge" said it best:

"You adapt, you improvise, you overcome."

I am fully aware that there is racism. But I don't worry about that fact one bit because I am too busy making small victories for myself and others to get caught up in being a victim.

Stop complaining about what's wrong and just work on and for what's right and you too won't have time to be concerned about racism.

This is probably one of the most important things ever posted on GC.


I saw Autum on the local news. I think that her poem upset people because it's not something an average 7 year old would write. When she recited her poem, she seemed angry because she is an actress and was interpreting the words, not just reading them. If you see a videotape of her, you can see what I mean. I personally think that she is a little girl who has a talent and intelligence well beyond her 7 years which can be intimidating. I think that her poem just took people out of their comfort zone. I find the reaction to the poem more interesting than the poem itself.

I'm very proud of this little girl....she did what was right and is standing by her beliefs (which are TRUE FACTS).

I am not so blinded as to realize what history is and what is taught at that grade level, hell I remember some of the things I was taught at that age and as I grew up and taking more history classes the "ugly" (read: REAL) truth was brought to light.

I think these parents are upset because of the "washed down" history that is fed to children and as we/they grow(ew) older the REAL truth comes to light....

I really can't wait until the REAL truth about Lincoln is widely known and not something that a lot of people hear about on the History channel or (like me) read it in books when researching for a paper for my history class.

FACT: Racism exist and I believe it will continue to exist as long as people have those rose-colored glasses on (I admit, I like my glasses in some instances, but NOT in this case).

Sweeping it under the rug will not make racism go away, in fact I think it will cultivate MORE racism.

The whole "reverse" argument that some are using...it doesn't fly....brush up on your history (THE REAL History) and see for yourself that "out of the mouths of babes" is true in this instance and a lot of instances….

What most parents should be concerned with is that their children aren’t learning the TRUE facts and history…..

"All too often?" Please cite some instances. You should be able to cite some specifics, since you said it is "all too often."

Like hell, I'll stop complaining. I am a multi-tasker. I can complain, and overcome at the same time.

Step up YOUR game, so you can do the same.

Yours is a very interesting perspective.

Did he basically say, oh well there are racists just keep it moving?

Can I say that this is a great post.
If you aren't living in our shoes, what gives one the right to say "get over it?"

Thank you. I like what you wrote about being a multi-tasker. :)

I'm in.

I am still waiting on someone to explain how this little girl's poem is "racist" - or was that catch phrase used just so AlphaFrog could gripe about what she thinks of blacks/racism due to what was posted in this thread (since it was referenced)?

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Yeah, I'm going there :p

Honestly, do you enjoy showing everyone how ignorant you are?

Just because you're white and have a kid with a Mexican man doesn't mean you know ANYTHING about how it is to live as a black person in America. And, since we all know that you'll never step out of your comfort zone to see the truth, you need to slow your roll and stfu.

I also want to give Autum pony money, but can we also start a college scholarship for her?:cool:

Me too. :(

I think folks are scared that a 7 year old knows the unpretty version of history and that she is using her enlightenment and talent to enlighten others. :)


HK, you really ARE going there. :eek:

Well. The plot thickens.

pretty much. lol

Thankies. :D

That lil' sista has scholarship written all over her, which is why I wanted to do something fun and blissful for her. So pony up the money for the pony, or keep it moving. lol

You're not showing any signs of intelligence, when all you can do is accuse and name-call. I don't really see you having anything valuable to add to the conversation. Until then, you can "stfu".

Oh, OK. I'll pony up the money for the pony.
:p

And calling the poem racist, without providing proof that it is racist is not accusatory and name-calling?

Don't get mad, because your card got pulled. LOL!!!!

:D

Scholarships and ponies - yaaaaaayyyyyy!!!! :D :cool: :D

Ok...then answer this...if the poem is not at all racist, why is it "Controversial"?

I think discussing race and being racist are two different things. I think the poem is controversial because it discusses race.

you will not leave it alone....will you?

The answer has been provided in above responses...

to break it down.....its controversial b/c people were not expected a 7 yo girl to have such an accurate accounting of history and fact....that made them nervous

Are you serious? :eek: :eek: :eek:

It's "controversial" because people are f*ckwits.

Seriously, there was nothing in that poem (at least the sections quoted in that article) that anyone who received even a moderately decent high school education could argue with. Maybe the terms she used were a little on the harsh side, but that's what poetry is about -- using the most powerful language to make the largest impact on your audience. What I find much, much more "controversial" than the poem itself is the fact that the school thought they had to apologize for it. If anything, THAT'S what I think is out of line.

Pick any race-related thread here on GC, including this one; you'll find some specifics soon enough.

No. I asked you to cite instances, not send me on a scavenger hunt to support your claim. You made the claim, so support it.

That in part is why we as blacks aren't making progress; we're too busy complaining and then we get the nerve to cop an attitude when no one listens to us or takes us seriously. Nobody likes a complainer. So go ahead and complain. That's the easy part. It's much harder to just get to work and "shovel the gravel".

And you best believe my game is stepped up in part because I am NOT complaining.

Let's get together sometime to chat in person. I'll bring the cheese, you bring the whine.