Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Feb 6, 2017 12:35pm
Isn't it about time .. why a month?
What next Muslin Monday, Asia April, Native America Indian afternoon and next will be LGT weekend.... St.Patrick day does not count because every one is a little Irish and beer is involved.
As long as Blacks and Whites have this ideology of separation, the relationship will be hindered. We and Them as a Country shouldn't we be over that.
What next Muslin Monday, Asia April, Native America Indian afternoon and next will be LGT weekend.... St.Patrick day does not count because every one is a little Irish and beer is involved.
As long as Blacks and Whites have this ideology of separation, the relationship will be hindered. We and Them as a Country shouldn't we be over that.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Feb 6, 2017 12:36pm
Belly doesn't like Black History month. Not surprised.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 6, 2017 12:42pm
I used to think CC was the worst. My mind is changing.
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Sonofanump
Feb 6, 2017 1:24pm
Is there something that occurs during BHM that effects your life?
I don't think any further entitlements are given out because of it.
It is just a remembrance of the past so it is not forgotten.
If anything should be removed from the calendar, it should be honoring that horrible bastard human Chris Columbus.
I don't think any further entitlements are given out because of it.
It is just a remembrance of the past so it is not forgotten.
If anything should be removed from the calendar, it should be honoring that horrible bastard human Chris Columbus.
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isadore
Posts: 7,762
Feb 6, 2017 1:28pm
Gosh a ruddies, where have I seen Mr. Belly's sentiments,Belly35;1835674 wrote:Isn't it about time .. why a month?
What next Muslin Monday, Asia April, Native America Indian afternoon and next will be LGT weekend.... St.Patrick day does not count because every one is a little Irish and beer is involved.
As long as Blacks and Whites have this ideology of separation, the relationship will be hindered. We and Them as a Country shouldn't we be over that.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Feb 6, 2017 1:38pm
I sometimes see affirmative action generating similar responses. Singling out a separate month DOES create a sort of "minor league" of history that you need a separate category because they don't otherwise make the cut.
Drop women's and black history month and just include them in days where you recognize everyone regardless of race, sex, etc.. You don't even have to limit it to one person a day.
If you think about it, it does connote some level of inferiority....which is a disservice to those people and their accomplishments. Or is creating segregated categories really how we want to address racism and bigotry?
Drop women's and black history month and just include them in days where you recognize everyone regardless of race, sex, etc.. You don't even have to limit it to one person a day.
If you think about it, it does connote some level of inferiority....which is a disservice to those people and their accomplishments. Or is creating segregated categories really how we want to address racism and bigotry?
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Feb 6, 2017 1:47pm
I completely understand and am fine with Black History Month. There are way too many people still living who feel that we should go back to the 1950's in terms of Jim Crow laws, not allowing all citizens to vote, etc........gut;1835686 wrote:Or is creating segregated categories really how we want to address racism and bigotry?
I do wonder why we continue to have group created that promote segregation by blacks. I have the naive opinion that black people what to be equal....not separate. That is why I always wonder why we have the Black Congressional Caucus, Miss Black America, the Black Marketing Club, etc. Can anyone image the firestorm if we created the White Congressional Caucus, Miss White America, the White Marketing Club, etc?
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Feb 6, 2017 1:57pm
Not to mention, blacks are like 12% of the population but only get one month - they're getting screwed out of 50% of their proportionate recognition.wkfan;1835687 wrote: I do wonder why we continue to have group created that promote segregation by blacks.
salto
Posts: 2,611
Feb 6, 2017 2:24pm
this.wildcats20;1835676 wrote:I used to think CC was the worst. My mind is changing.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Feb 6, 2017 2:30pm
I could be wrong, but isn't Belly black?
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Feb 6, 2017 2:39pm
vball10set;1835696 wrote:I could be wrong, but isn't Belly black?[/QUOTE
Bi racial
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Feb 6, 2017 2:44pm
fixed it for yavdubb96;1835699 wrote: vi rachel
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Feb 6, 2017 4:20pm
The purpose and relevancy of things like this deteriorate over time and become less important on its own. But until then they just help create segregation and racism.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 6, 2017 10:04pm
ha ha!vball10set;1835696 wrote:I could be wrong, but isn't Belly black?
Belly is Saltine cracker!
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Sonofanump
Feb 6, 2017 10:14pm
Monocular.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Feb 6, 2017 11:34pm
Satin TuesdayBelly35;1835674 wrote:What next Muslin Monday
Wool Wednesday
Khaki Thursday
Jeans Friday
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Feb 7, 2017 8:14am
lolSonofanump;1835808 wrote:Monocular.
So far I'm Black, Oreo, Saltine and Monocular....... OK I"m good mofo
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Feb 7, 2017 10:04am
I don't completely disagree with the premise behind the OP, but I certainly disagree with the reasoning (or I guess follow-up thoughts) that he stated.
Firstly, the US is not ready to eliminate an isolated month to celebrate black history. We may never be. There is still too much racial tension. If, and only if, we get over that hump, then "black history" should simply be integrated into "American history."
Celebrating race, that only fuels racism. Celebrating culture, that's a different subject entirely. What people need to realize is that we are all one race, accumulated by different cultures.
The sooner the world eliminates the portrayals of "race" and/or "ethnicity" the better. However, that can never be done as long as people are still ignorant enough to judge others based on those portrayals.
Just my $.02.
Firstly, the US is not ready to eliminate an isolated month to celebrate black history. We may never be. There is still too much racial tension. If, and only if, we get over that hump, then "black history" should simply be integrated into "American history."
Celebrating race, that only fuels racism. Celebrating culture, that's a different subject entirely. What people need to realize is that we are all one race, accumulated by different cultures.
The sooner the world eliminates the portrayals of "race" and/or "ethnicity" the better. However, that can never be done as long as people are still ignorant enough to judge others based on those portrayals.
Just my $.02.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Feb 7, 2017 10:11am
There were 200 years, give or take, where we had such things. The word white was just assumed.wkfan;1835687 wrote:I completely understand and am fine with Black History Month. There are way too many people still living who feel that we should go back to the 1950's in terms of Jim Crow laws, not allowing all citizens to vote, etc........
I do wonder why we continue to have group created that promote segregation by blacks. I have the naive opinion that black people what to be equal....not separate. That is why I always wonder why we have the Black Congressional Caucus, Miss Black America, the Black Marketing Club, etc. Can anyone image the firestorm if we created the White Congressional Caucus, Miss White America, the White Marketing Club, etc?
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Feb 7, 2017 10:36am
Relevance to today's world?queencitybuckeye;1835848 wrote:There were 200 years, give or take, where we had such things. The word white was just assumed.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Feb 7, 2017 10:54am
What does Morgan Freemam think [video][/video]
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Feb 7, 2017 10:55am
Is there some dividing line where relevance starts and ends?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 7, 2017 11:05am
At what point does using current racism to address historical racism become counter productive?queencitybuckeye;1835861 wrote:Is there some dividing line where relevance starts and ends?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 7, 2017 1:23pm
You're everyone's first worst. You're terrible.salto;1835695 wrote:this.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 7, 2017 1:24pm
Racial tension provides jobs!SnotBubbles;1835846 wrote:There is still too much racial tension.
