I'm so sick and tired of people stereotyping what is "black" and what is "white." I live in Kentucky (hillbilly country, right? wrong!) and most of my friends and I myself listen to rap music. I also watch BET sometimes. I don't watch it because I'm trying to be black, I watch it because I think it's entertaining. I like the music videos and I like the programs that are on there.
And also, I'm sick of black people complaining about how racist whites are, and of white people complaining about black criminals. #1: NOT ALL WHITES ARE RACIST!!! Lots of them treat blacks no diferently than they treat whites. #2: NOT ALL BLACKS ARE CRIMINALS!!! I live an hour south of Cincinnati, where all the black-white riots have been going on, so I've witnessed prejudice and racism first hand. There are all kinds of screwed-up people in this world (and some of them reside in Cincinnati). But for those of us who aren't completely brain dead, let's change things.

hey,
im sorry if it sounded like i didn't think we should talk about it. i truely think that this whole site is awesome! its great that people are talking about all this stuff, it might help other people to be aware, and to hear other peoples opinions. all i was saying was about people waisting their breath on arguing over whether or not these things exsist, because of course they do or there wouldn't be this site or people talking about it and i was just suggestin, in ways that i myself have seen work, ways to help rid the human race of prejudice. i know we can do it world! we are all one race: the human race!
peace (litterally) out, nevaeh

Nevaeh159, I understand what you mean about not talking about the whole racism issue but the whole reason why there is a noise board is to talk about it. And we all know (I think), that prejudices exists everywhere but where talking about one form of prejudice, which is racism against whites. I do understand what your point is. But the Noiseboards are used for expressing one's opinion.

This is a very serious thing to talk about... at least to me.
Ok, the thing about people dressing trashy: I personally don't think ANYONE should dress trashy. It shows low self-esteem and respect for yourself (even though I do have backless shirts and whatnot). However, if you want to dress trashy, that's YOUR decision, NOT anyone elses. Even if people who dress trashy THINK it looks good on them, but it really doesn't, they still have the right to dress like that... black, white, chinese, whatever. Now for the crime thing.
TONS of people commit crimes, everyday. Yes even whites. Even though I've heard of more african-american people committing more crimes than I have white people, usually, white people do VERY HARSH things. What I mean is, I've heard of more white people doing harsher things such as rape, beating, etc. than I've heard of black people doing that. Mainly what I hear of black people doing is drugs and shoot outs. Now, whites shouldn't STILL be against blacks (unless of course they're mean to us) because, one, it's immature, two, everyone is related. We were all desend from Adam and Eve don't we? and three, it shows how stupid you are. I mean, you're against someone JUST because of the skin color. Blacks shouldn't be against whites (unless, of course, we're mean to you, like I stated above) because now YOU'RE hating us for something our ancestors did DECADES ago. I think people should just drop the whole subject. Ya know? People wouldn't be afraid of being racist if it weren't for what happened (I can't stress this enough!!) DECADES ago (unless they had a good reason to be afraid of being racist). We should DEFINENTLY fix this. What if, there was a big group of african-americans that killed one white person, and JUST because the police were afraid of being accused of being racist, they didn't do ANYTHING about it? That would totally go against they're motto "To protect, and to serve." And that goes for everyone... whites and blacks alike.

ok, yes, there is prejudice against whites. i myself have experienced it, yes it exists, and its undenyable. but you people are, once again turning this into a white/black thing. i have also received prej because i am a woman, because of my religion, and even because i am blond! its every where, so instead of arguing over whether or not it exists, because it does, why don't we put forth our efforts to eradicating it? this is how i spend my days, i give love to EVERYONE, even people who don't return it me! maybe some day this will have affect on them, if not, oh well, at least i am being as good as i can. Here are two quotes from Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith, that i live by:
"The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and seemly conduct." so each of us can make the world better, don't feel you can't.
and: "Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving-kindness for all who cross your path."

#1 im white, and ive grown up in a highly diverse area. there is VERY LITTLE racism against white people, and the small amount there is, is usually because of the racism & hatred white people have shown non-whites, reciprical hatred( i hate you becuase you hate me). to even bring up racism against white people is almost rediculous. next time someone says something like that to you, think about why, and try to be compassionate to the pain she/he is feeling.....peace

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So what if there is a larger percent of African-Americans in jail that Caucasians. Does that tell you that African-Americans are more likely to be crimals? No, it tells you they are more likely to be criminally-incarcerated.

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That was my point just so you all know people were saying that I shouldnt think that just because there are more blacks on drug charges they do more crimes they just get arrested more was my POINT!

Yep, you got us MarineL6. Wait, it's not Marine16, it's an imposter. Whoever doing this is prety stupid. It's a post board. There's no reason to do stupid crap like that. Get a life.

Marine16,
Just because the race is statistically criminally charged more should not be the way to decide how to punish an individual just because of their race. Those who should get one strikes, are those who have been criminally chared before and have been warned, no matter what race. Tell me something.Do you have any friends that are minorities in this country? If you don't why is that?

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Also on the whole Britney and Eve thing I think it's almost prejudice towards blacks that its all right for someone black to dress trashy but it's not for a white person.

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i hope i don't offend anyone by this next comment, but of COURSE it's not ok for white people to dress trashily. that's why society has created those two offensive terms "white trash" and "trailer trash." i don't use either of those terms on a day-to-day basis, but i think what you said was not only a stereotype, but wrong. i mean, haven't you ever stayed home from school sick and seen jenny jones?? for every black person that's up there looking like a ho, there's at least one white person there too.
and you're right, there were some white people that thought slavery was wrong, but even the majority of them did not see african-americans as "equals." which is why up until the Civil Rights Movement, black people were still oppressed.
i think you just stereotype and generalize way too much for me, especially when you're not entirely correct.

Blacks and other minorities are statistically more criminally inclined than whites, you jackals ! They should be given only one strike because of this and save time and effort of the fine police force and help the upstanding law abiding community.

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The thing is, it is the blacks and pakis in the town that are committing the crime.

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i assume by "pakis" you mean pakistanis. it's all the blacks and pakistanis that are committing the crimes?? 48% of those currently on deathrow in the u.s. are white. 42% are black. i guess in this case, minorities are still "minorities."
on the site where i got this information there is a quiz that according to police and fbi profiles+ of serial killers, will determine your likelihood of becoming [a serial killer]. the first question on this test is "what is your gender?" the second is "are you caucasian?" nuff said

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Also, the asylum claiming Kosovans are mugging the white citizen. I take action and have racist views because i see this in my town, happening to people i know, yet the police won't do anything, because they are scared of being accused of being racist. Then, if it is taken through the legal system, the jews in the form of lawyers are creaming the profits.... we in the National Front are here to stamp this out!

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someone's mugging the "white citizen??" oh the horror! and of course we know it's that little negro guy over there, right?? or that kosovan. look at his eyebrows!!! don't those men just spell out the word "criminal??" what kind of racist **** is that, Righteous?? i bet it's the same trash spewing out of your mouth every day in doncaster. and you're taking action?? i wonder what kind?? would you mind telling us, or are you, too, afraid of being accused of racism?? and what was that crack about jewish people?? why are you trying to oppress people that are only trying to succeed and live as happy life??
and then at the end of you lovely post you use hitler's slogan, hitler the man who almost completely annihilated your country, and killed thousands upon thousands of britains.
i got my info from http://www.editionnine.deathrowbook.com

you disgust me righteous
Sie sind ekelhaft zusammen dumm, verabscheuungswürdig, und.

PEOPLE STOP IT!!!!!!!!! As a 14 year old African-american inner city youth I feel offended by what some of yu have said ESPCIALLY YOU RIGHTEOUS!!!!! INSTEAD OF FOCUSING CRIME ON BLACKS AND PAKIS TRY TO FOCUS ON CRIMES ALTOGETHER. DON'T CATORGORIZE BY RACE!!!!!!!!!!! AND WHAT YOU HAVE SAID IS LET ME EMPHASIZE "IS" RACIST!!!!!! Yes, I agree statistics show that there are more black people in jail than there are white.But that does not mean blacks commit more crimes. It just mean they are criminally charged more.

Racism is not just a black and white thing. IT'S A WORLD THING. PEOPLE NEED TO REALIZE THERE ARE OTHER RACISM OF DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES EVEN THOUGH BLACK AND WHITE IS THE MOST POPULAR!!!!!! I am not a racist. I LOVE to be around people of different races and cultures. I find them fascinating.

I think racism is most popular in our elders. Probably because they have been exposed to more of it unlike the SORT Of diverse life we live in now.

People catergorize black people as ignorant and ghetto because that is mostly what is exposed to the world.How many movies have you seen with middle or high class blacks ot the ratio of poor blacks? It's not fair! But believe meI'm far from ignorant and ghetto. I graduated as valedictorian from a catholic school,got voted "most studious", "most sophisticated",and"most likely to succeed".I also have dreams of attending Harvard.(Please understand I'm not bragging,just trying to make a point)
Peace 2 All
-Quaji21

There is racism on every side. some whites don't like blacks some blacks don't like whites. why limit it to black and white. why is everything black and white. Now that's annoying! some whites don't like asians, mexicans, orangeians whatever. and vice versa over and over with the different races. It doesn't matter who gets discriminated against. Its called ignorance and that we need to stop. AND PLEASE PPL OUT THERE DON'T THINK ALL BLACK PPL ARE ONE WAY BECASUE OF A FEW IGNORANT PPL THAT SHARE THE SAME SKIN COLOR! well ill stop ranting thats all i gotta say. thanx Love you all!

just go to NYC in harlem if you don't believe me, K? K.
Whites aren't all stuck on themselves and blacks arent' all nice and humble. Its changed. Blacks can be just as racist as whites sometimes when your in the ghetto especially.

I have said this before and it seems like no one is listening to me!

its unethical to say that a whole comunity is rasict based on one incident with one person.

there is bond to be a prejeduce self loving hypocrit everywhere you go, unfortunatly you met up with a girl who was!

It is true,there is racism against whites.But....
In my opinion,Brittney Spears is worse,more lil' kids look up to her than Eve.....and she dresses much worse.

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I wasnt saying that blacks were more likely to be criminals but the law was biased at getting blacks in jail!!!!!! i am not saying they are criminals!!!!! I was saying the reason they were their on drug charges was because the drugs they were presumed to use had a manditory drug charge but that hte drugs whites were presumed to used dont!!!

This is a scary topic. I for 1 wouldn't call my self a racist. But I'm definatly biased in some cases. I jut scame back from atrip to conneticut, my class stayed at a dorm that was predominatly white. I got no problem w/ my lighter, pale skinned brothers and sisters,but smetimes I wasn't comfortable.
Yup Racism is a problem, there are different stadards that we judge people by, Mspiral was right whaen ???he/she??? said that In America, some Caucasians think African-Americans are 'ghetto' and criminal. Some African'Americans think Caucasian are upperclass, oppresive, and ignorant. THat was the first thing I thought when I saw all those white people. and I thought they'd look at me like I wantedto steal something (some of te did btw.) I didn't let that stop me though. I met many poeple and made aot of friends, (shout out 2 mike from illinois)lol.
But when it comes don o things, like w/ Brittney spears and Eve, I think it's crzy. When B.S started, she was all school girl and what not then she changed all ofa sudden. I think it was a bad comparrison, cause look at lil kim. Every1 thinks she's a hoe.
2 be truthful, I have little clue what I'm really talking about. and juts talking 4 the fun of it. if U didn't notice

MY THOUYGHTS:
There is racism in the world. People judge others and make assumptions based on the color of their skin. Racism is a two way street. In America, some Caucasians think African-Americans are 'ghetto' and criminal. Some African'Americans think Caucasian are upperclass, oppresive, and ignorant. It works both ways. I beleive racism has improved over the past decades and centuries, but it is still an issue, and will always be. I think that the key to change lies in our children of the future generation. We need to stop thinking in terms of race. When I look at someone, I try not to think "That is a hispanic." I try to think "That is a person who is female, 5'4, brown eyes, and curly dark hair." It is hard and we cannot control our initial thoughts, but I beleive we (as a whole people) can train ourselves and each other to think of race only as a genetic and herditary factor, like eyecolor. I will probably not be alive to see this transgression, but I would like to beleive I am doing my part to help start it.
So while it is important to acknowledge that racism is still prevelant, even in the US (which is hard for some people to accept,) I beleive changing the way you look at people will help end this prejudice. I know I still do it myself. If I am walking on a road and I see a Hispanic, or African-American, (or adult middle-aged male for that matter) I can become nervous. I do not get these feelings with Caucasian females. It is the culture I have been raised in, and the way I see them. So I have to look at my initial thought, and tell myself, "No, it shouldn't matter what the person is, I should really be paying attension to body language, or visable weapons.)
Last Point- I don't go by statistics. So what if there is a larger percent of African-Americans in jail that Caucasians. Does that tell you that African-Americans are more likely to be crimals? No, it tells you they are more likely to be criminally-incarcerated. Take into consideration those that are wrongfully jailed, and all those who have not been caught. I personally think statistics like these are pointless and only serve the purpose of distinguishing between race. That is my opinion.