What Black People Need To Know About White People

First, a disclaimer: I am neither white nor black (can we still use that word? The sensitivity police keep changing the rules), so “ah ain't got no horse in this race”. I apologize if my observations are insulting to some, but you cannot pretend that human behavior is otherwise just because it offends your sensibilities or is convenient to do so.

This sounds like one of those social jokes: “hey, some of my best friends are _____ (insert a racial or religious group)”. I know a few blacks who are college-educated, successful, and intelligent professionals. In unguarded moments (like after a coupla beers), they will admit that they feel as if they are the targets of pervasive, rampant, daily racism. They feel as if they are being socially, personally, and professionally held back because of their skin color (let us ignore for the moment that the only person I know who owns a Tesla Roadster, not the S, is black). They see racism every moment of every day of their lives lurking around every corner and under every rock.

Well, I got news for you: the white man could care less about you, for good or evil. They are way to wrapped up in their own little worlds to give a hoot about you. True, there are some social cul-de-sacs where whites view racial prejudice as a hobby. I suggest you steer clear, particularly small towns in the Deep South.

IN CONCLUSION

It is a mistake to look at the white man as either the source of all difficulties in your life or as your savior. Truth: you are on your own.

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM A GF

OK, this is where you might be offended, so fair warning. She was an Anthropology student, and had a rather personal yet perceptive observation. During Europe's colonizing period, the English gained the reputation for being the most racially prejudice and class conscious of all colonizing powers. Yet, when it came to socializing with the natives, getting married, and starting families, the English were the first muck right in, head first. Look, there is only one way a “prejudiced” Englishman and a “native” female to have a family. Her test was this: would you be willing to have sexual intercourse with one of “those”?