UncleTomFord15
Veteran
yall in here really agreeing with this shyt.
He ain’t said nothing ring u c00ns just don’t like the messenger
I swear to god if they do a Coli meetup in Texas imma end up beatin one of u bytch azz nikkas to death
What is a “good number of Black people” supposed to mean exactly? In both of our lifetimes, neither you nor I know or have ever interacted with a “good number of Black people” to make such a statement. This is how unfair and simply racist generalizations are made about Black people based on a segment of a few individuals. Racists don't care; a Black person can be the utmost, respectable, law-abiding citizen with the cleanest of cleanest records, with a strong work ethic, etc, and still hate and despise them because why? Simply existing and breathing air is ultimately problematic from their perspective.
Now sure, hypothetically could a Black man or woman being an uncooperative a$$hole give a racist/bigot (White, Latino, Asian, etc) more reasons to despise a Black person even more? Of course, however, you're doing a disservice to yourself by making it seem that simple as if to say if Black people were more friendly, cooperative, y'know courteous, etc, that the world, America in particular, would like, love, and respect Black people more then you and Charleston are wrong.
America had tarnished Black people's image to the masses for over 400 years with the means of slavery, anti-Black laws, dehumanizing, disparaging racist scientific rhetoric, and racist media (long before YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, etc. ever existed) of Black people throughout Hollywood's beginnings, among other things that have shaped and influenced a lot of people to view Black people negatively, sure a segment of us could do better but the onus is not on us.
Slavery ended in 1865, however, Black people didn't experience true freedom until 1964, which means for the last 60 years we've only been able to actually live within our vices without being restrained, there are things in our communities that need to be worked on but Black people shouldn't be held to some exaggerated moral standard in the sense that we have to be an extremely perfect race of people to be treated with dignity and respect.
A lot of non-Black individuals have this unrealistic, inconsiderate, and unreasonable idea/perception that within a short period after everything Black endured to be somehow “fixed” and act as if everything never happened.
Charleston, you, and a few others in this thread, but even throughout this forum, are oftentimes inconsiderate and highly critical of Black people without exactly taking everything I mentioned, as well as the history, past and present, but specifically the past, of our people in this country into consideration. It's going to take years, and by that, I mean a few hundred years, to truly see the potential of the community; you can't expect a race of people who've been held down and set up to fail for 400+ years, still experiencing the effects of that, to suddenly, within the past 60 to “get it together.” It takes time, so instead of being negatively critical and judgemental, be patient.
What is a “good number of Black people” supposed to mean exactly? In both of our lifetimes, neither you nor I know or have ever interacted with a “good number of Black people” to make such a statement. This is how unfair and simply racist generalizations are made about Black people based on a segment of a few individuals. Racists don't care; a Black person can be the utmost, respectable, law-abiding citizen with the cleanest of cleanest records, with a strong work ethic, etc, and still hate and despise them because why? Simply existing and breathing air is ultimately problematic from their perspective.
Now sure, hypothetically could a Black man or woman being an uncooperative a$$hole give a racist/bigot (White, Latino, Asian, etc) more reasons to despise a Black person even more? Of course, however, you're doing a disservice to yourself by making it seem that simple as if to say if Black people were more friendly, cooperative, y'know courteous, etc, that the world, America in particular, would like, love, and respect Black people more then you and Charleston are wrong.
America had tarnished Black people's image to the masses for over 400 years with the means of slavery, anti-Black laws, dehumanizing, disparaging racist scientific rhetoric, and racist media (long before YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, etc. ever existed) of Black people throughout Hollywood's beginnings, among other things that have shaped and influenced a lot of people to view Black people negatively, sure a segment of us could do better but the onus is not on us.
Slavery ended in 1865, however, Black people didn't experience true freedom until 1964, which means for the last 60 years we've only been able to actually live within our vices without being restrained, there are things in our communities that need to be worked on but Black people shouldn't be held to some exaggerated moral standard in the sense that we have to be an extremely perfect race of people to be treated with dignity and respect.
A lot of non-Black individuals have this unrealistic, inconsiderate, and unreasonable idea/perception that within a short period after everything Black endured to be somehow “fixed” and act as if everything never happened.
Charleston, you, and a few others in this thread, but even throughout this forum, are oftentimes inconsiderate and highly critical of Black people without exactly taking everything I mentioned, as well as the history, past and present, but specifically the past, of our people in this country into consideration. It's going to take years, and by that, I mean a few hundred years, to truly see the potential of the community; you can't expect a race of people who've been held down and set up to fail for 400+ years, still experiencing the effects of that, to suddenly, within the past 60 to “get it together.” It takes time, so instead of being negatively critical and judgemental, be patient.
BingoI get that, but framing everything as an inevitable consequence of systemic oppression for 400 years can feel like an excuse to wallow in victimhood rather than focus on progress. Yes, the historical injustices faced by Black people in America are undeniable and should never be minimized, but constantly looking to the past as the sole explanation for present issues creates a mindset of helplessness. CW is just speaking in a way that will get clicks and get people to listen
The truth is, progress has been made. Black Americans today have opportunities that previous generations could only dream of. Dwelling solely on historical injustices while ignoring individual accountability does a disservice to the strides made by so many in the community. Respect and dignity are not unattainable goals; they are choices we make every day in how we carry ourselves and interact with others. While systemic issues still exist, they don’t define every Black person’s experience, nor should they dictate our potential.
Suggesting that Black people need hundreds of years to “get it together” is insulting and inaccurate. Many individuals and communities have already demonstrated success, resilience, and upward mobility despite the challenges. The idea that we’re incapable of significant progress unless external forces completely change first is disempowering.
Yes, racism persists, and there will always be individuals who judge unfairly. But focusing solely on how others perceive us misses the bigger picture: the power we have within our own communities to shape our narrative, take responsibility for our actions, and build a better future.
Change starts when we stop viewing ourselves as perpetual victims and recognize that, while the playing field may not always be level, our response matters. It’s not about being “perfect” or meeting some unrealistic moral standard—it’s about making choices that uplift rather than hinder progress. Let’s focus on what we can control and hold ourselves to a higher standard, not because we have to prove anything to others, but because we owe it to ourselves and future generations.
Playing the victim won’t earn respect or progress—it’s action, self-accountability, and resilience that will.
But what’s the excuse of spending a trillion dollars every year as a whole a we don’t have our own little italy, chinatown, korea town, lil havana, etc etc
Just from the few minutes i watched he was talking real shyt.
We are definitely bottom of the barrel in the US. We dont own anything. We dont come together for anything besides food. shyt is wack. When have you ever been to a black owned grocery store? Smh
Many times.
You're telling me there are no black-owned grocery stores in Brooklyn?