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Originally Posted by Success
My blackness has been questioned several times growing up in Riverside, Ca and has become more frequent since I've moved to DC for college. I simply cannot wrap my head around people who say that I try to "act white". I am quite aware of my blackness. I grew up in a PW area and never developed a "blackcent" and if I ever tried to "talk black" I'd probably sound like a fool. I feel those people must realize that just because someone might have the attributes and skills that are stereotypically associated with whites does not mean that these particular AA "act white" or even worse, want to be white.
I've fortunately never experienced any form of racism when going to the beach (as far as I'm aware) or Po-Po harassment. I mainly go to Huntington and San Diego's Misson Beach. But sadly for one of the most "laid back" states in the country. So Cali has a lot of racism.  |
Sweetheart, my occurrences happened in the 70's and 80's--and somewhat in the early 90's.
And I am sure the DC folks up in here can point out why you may be having some difficulties there. You know you are in "Chocolate City"...
Hey, if you ignore the bigotry that occurs in SoCal, you will have another LA Riot on your hands... And I am one to be a witness to it.