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It seems like every time the discussion of "successful" blacks is discussed, it never fails, someone white always mentions black athletes or entertainers. As if the the ONLY successful blacks that exist are athletes are entertainers.
What's funny is there are more white athletes and entertainers than blacks.
There are many more successful black business owners and executives that have net worth's into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
I really think that a lot of whites think that the only successful blacks on the planet are involved with entertainment/TV or athletics.
It's really sad to hear non whites say something like that in public, it clearly shows how much they really know about blacks.
About 40 years ago it seemed that the only rich blacks were athletes or entertainers. Even the black elected officeholders were from majority African American districts. But I am afraid that too many do aspire to be athletes or entertainers. A lot of white kids too.
For the per centage of populatio nits fairly high tho;which is what brings the stereotype ;I think. Its what people see that forms them really. Actaully it really does not matter anymore than other stereotpyes really.
It seems like every time the discussion of "successful" blacks is discussed, it never fails, someone white always mentions black athletes or entertainers. As if the the ONLY successful blacks that exist are athletes are entertainers.
What's funny is there are more white athletes and entertainers than blacks.
There are many more successful black business owners and executives that have net worth's into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
I really think that a lot of whites think that the only successful blacks on the planet are involved with entertainment/TV or athletics.
It's really sad to hear non whites say something like that in public, it clearly shows how much they really know about blacks.
Of course there are more white athletes and entertainers, we out number blacks 7 to 1!
The problem as I see it and I live in Atlanta so I am at ground zero for all things black is that black youth only seem to strive to be either an athlete or a rapper. Now obviously not all black youth do but many of them have this mindset. That is where the misconception comes from.
On a side note I would like to commend you for not using AA to describe blacks. That part of your post was refreshing.
Of course there are more white athletes and entertainers, we out number blacks 7 to 1!
The problem as I see it and I live in Atlanta so I am at ground zero for all things black is that black youth only seem to strive to be either an athlete or a rapper. Now obviously not all black youth do but many of them have this mindset. That is where the misconception comes from.
On a side note I would like to commend you for not using AA to describe blacks. That part of your post was refreshing.
I don't use the phrase AA.....I like "blacks". Jesse cam up with the idea of using AA.
Well, do you think blacks think all white kids want to have a rock band? Of course not. That's just foolish to think that.
Also if whites believe that about black youth, it clearly shows they DO NOT interact with black youth. IF they did they would know better.
It seems like every time the discussion of "successful" blacks is discussed, it never fails, someone white always mentions black athletes or entertainers. As if the the ONLY successful blacks that exist are athletes are entertainers.
What's funny is there are more white athletes and entertainers than blacks.
There are many more successful black business owners and executives that have net worth's into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
I really think that a lot of whites think that the only successful blacks on the planet are involved with entertainment/TV or athletics.
It's really sad to hear non whites say something like that in public, it clearly shows how much they really know about blacks.
I think there is something troubling, but I think you're not hitting the nail directly on the head.
A few thoughts:
1) Most Americans can't name famous people that AREN'T entertainers or athletes of ANY race. I just asked my 12-year old niece to name famous people off the top of her head last night and she named 5 Disney Network stars, 3 Presidents, and 1 NBA player. You have to understand that parents of today are probably mostly ill-equipped to handle parenthood, our schools are under-funded and filled with a bunch of non-interested, ill-behaved video game-aholics that have little interest in learning.
I don't think that's a race thing.
2) There are so many identity issues within the black community today and I think a lot of it has to do with themselves. Until a far greater majority of black parents fuel their children's desire and interest to becoming a: journalist, lawyer, nurse, doctor, etc, and give them the proper tools to become those things, I think your annoyance in your OP is inevitable.
Black, White, alike, the parents are FAILING at ever increasing numbers, and while I'm not singling out black parents alone obviously, only you alone can change the way society perceives you (and it IS all about perception). Successful families of ANY race need to a) stay together, b) have less children, c) give those children the best educations at home and in-school, d) make sure your child isn't hanging out with losers. I think it's easy to see there are many families within both black and white community that are failing at the above. That's how you break the cycle.
It seems like every time the discussion of "successful" blacks is discussed, it never fails, someone white always mentions black athletes or entertainers. As if the the ONLY successful blacks that exist are athletes are entertainers.
What's funny is there are more white athletes and entertainers than blacks.
There are many more successful black business owners and executives that have net worth's into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
I really think that a lot of whites think that the only successful blacks on the planet are involved with entertainment/TV or athletics.
It's really sad to hear non whites say something like that in public, it clearly shows how much they really know about blacks.
What's even more sad is people who get butt hurt over nothing and try to turn that nothing into someting.
When you're at the airport if the porter says: Excuse me sir is that your bag?
I do somewhat disagree slightly. At least as it relates to it's not a race thing.
It clearly is because that's the only thing they see about that race. Nothing more. That shows you how they view that race.
I'm not talking about 12y/o neither. I am talking about adults.
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Originally Posted by Puddy4LyF
I think there is something troubling, but I think you're not hitting the nail directly on the head.
A few thoughts:
1) Most Americans can't name famous people that AREN'T entertainers or athletes of ANY race. I just asked my 12-year old niece to name famous people off the top of her head last night and she named 5 Disney Network stars, 3 Presidents, and 1 NBA player. You have to understand that parents of today are probably mostly ill-equipped to handle parenthood, our schools are under-funded and filled with a bunch of non-interested, ill-behaved video game-aholics that have little interest in learning.
I don't think that's a race thing.
2) There are so many identity issues within the black community today and I think a lot of it has to do with themselves. Until a far greater majority of black parents fuel their children's desire and interest to becoming a: journalist, lawyer, nurse, doctor, etc, and give them the proper tools to become those things, I think your annoyance in your OP is inevitable.
Black, White, alike, the parents are FAILING at ever increasing numbers, and while I'm not singling out black parents alone obviously, only you alone can change the way society perceives you (and it IS all about perception). Successful families of ANY race need to a) stay together, b) have less children, c) give those children the best educations at home and in-school, d) make sure your child isn't hanging out with losers. I think it's easy to see there are many families within both black and white community that are failing at the above. That's how you break the cycle.
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