it depends on people. My family doesnt care about being called black. I truthfully dont understand why people think its offensive. Some people might though. But most people on know dont think twice about it.

I don't mind you intruding. It's a message board. Anyway, how would you know if being called black isn't offensive?

Not the original post. I like the fact that this post was created. On the other hand I've been through experiences like that a little more serious that someone yelling that, "..your ancestors...blah,blah,blah..." to me.
What annoyed me is this, and I really think it should be addressed.
Mochi: You said, ". Maybe now you understand 1/100th of what non-whites like that girl go through everyday."
What do you mean? That's like saying that most white people are not attacked for their race, and most every other race is. That's not true.
Whether anyone realizes it or not, the amount of white people being harrassed for their color/race is growing. Everyday I go through it and each of my friends do too. I understand what it must be like for black/hispanic/etc. races to go through a lot of the time, but it doesn't mean we ignore the attacks on white people. I have friends of all races. my best guy friend infact is black. I've grown up with him, and love him like family. I've seen what a few racist pigs put him through a few different times, but believe me, I was right there to step up and help defend him, and he's always done the same for me. I think it's wrong to assume white people don't know what it feels like t be attacked for color/race everyday. There are a few of us who don't, but there's plenty more who do. Trust me.
youngqueen: I'm not trying to intrude or anything, but this is what I wanted to bring up. You said, "Why do you refer to her as black?" Well, why does everyone refer to white people as 'white'. Honestly, I don't see the big deal. I've been called everything from a cracker to a honky. All of the above. I don't see any reason not to call someone 'black'. It's not offensive, it's just a color.

Jesusfreak, if you actually think that quotas prevent white students from getting into a college, then you're clueless. I don't understand why people think affirmative action prevents white people from getting jobs, admission into college, etc. If a white student is more qualified than a black student, then the white student will be picked. Where is your proof that white students don't get picked sometimes? America isn't that narrow-minded and affirmative action isn't that far-fetched.

Yes, there is racism against whites and we probably deserve it. Th eonly thing that aggravates me are quotas that prevent talented white students to fil positons because collages need to enrole 50+ minority students to fill the quota. Now, i'm not racist, but certian things make me mad.

I'm sorry it happend to you too. But I have a question for you. Why do you refer to her as black? And why do you think she said that to you?

You should read "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America" by Larry Elders, a prominent african-american libertarian. One of the topics is that "blacks are more rascist than whites", but there are more interesting issues in there; gun control's problems, media bias, the welfare state, and reblublicans similarities to democrats.

sorry that happened to you. Racism sucks and everybody tastes a little of it. Maybe now you understand 1/100th of what non-whites like that girl go through everyday.