So, does that make you the authority? You haven't experienced those things and others have. Whoop de doo.

No I didn't say it did.

Evidently this post makes you the authority on ASSumptions.

Does it make you the authority on Kwanzaa though? Oh wait, you don't celebrate Kwanzaa, so probably not.

-Rudey

Shutup.

-Rudey

LOL. Who said I was the authority? LOL. But you don't have to celebrate something to be an authority? ;)

Racism is a instutionalized system. Bigotry is basically not liking a person because of their race/religion/gender, etc....


What makes it difficult is that people won't deal with it. They're quick to defend insensitive remarks.

:rolleyes:

Come on Rudey, seriously. If you don't know, just say so.

And what are you adding to this thread? NOTHING. K.I.M. :rolleyes:

"LOL. Who said I was the authority? LOL. But you don't have to celebrate something to be an authority? ;)"

I could just as easily say that to you in response to your previous post to me, stud.

-Rudey

I am baffled as to why anyone who is not Black American and who does not celebrate Kwanzaa thinks anybody in the world gives a rat's ass what he or she thinks of Kwanzaa. Why did dude even write the article?

wow


*sigh*

So how can u have an opinion on this?

Insensitive is subjective but different from racist and bigoted.

If I don't know black people that celebraete Kwanzaa just say so? I did. What are you trying to say?

-Rudey

What am I having an opinion on and what is the opinion?

-Rudey

Shortfuse has already responded with what I would have said.

Ok people....


1. it's clear you don't understand the word racism...

2.

saying you're not trying to be racist is kinda well, not good. Makes it sound like you're about to defend a "racist" statement and want to cover it up.

So you're unable to formulate a response that makese sense? OK stud.

-Rudey

I don't think it is a racist statement, it is valid question from your angle of vision.

First of all, ANYONE can participate in the activities surrounding Kwanzaa (Just like hannakuh(sp)).

Secondly, The same question is asked regarding any Cultural Specific Holiday, it is a celebration using a Cultural infuence that is not generally in the mainstream. As little Culture is mainstreamed now (Please don't equate current Hip Hop with Black Culture), There was nothing for Blacks to relate to in 1966.

Now again, I don't "celebrate" Kwanzaa as I feel living the principles daily is more effective. One of the problems of a Country with the roots we have (where mainstream and Culture does not always equate with Equality and Diversity), It is a natural progression to create events and situations where your culture is emphasized.