o_0 So let's do a RECAP! #18

After last class in which Alaysia presented on White privilege and posed the question of; "Can people of color receive white privilage?" and then gave the example of when she felt as thought she had received white privilege as a person of color, by sharing in equal education at a predominately white suburban school. Then we proceed to discuss how she felt this way based on the fact that she was never "made to feel as though race were a factor"(Which very well may be true) that because of this she never really had to acknowledge her blackness seeing as though those around her (white peers/friends) never mentioned it. To this I say; "Nay" this may have been her experience but as I said in class I do not feel their is ever really a time in which you are unaware of who you are, and what race you are. Now is it something that has to be verbally recognized every place you go, No. Is it necessary to mention this fact in any fashion at all times? No, but there is never a time in which you are unaware of your differences to others. Its not in the forefront of your mind because its almost like second nature. Its like how you unsubconsiously recognize others people clothing and how they dress versus how you dress. If its something you really like, your more likely to compliment them, remember a certain accessory or pair of shoes. Or if they dress badly you remember a untucked shirt or holes in their socks. Its a second nature reaction. But difference is what is most memorable. So although this is Alaysia experience I refuse to believe this whole heatedly. And its seems too me based on all the people of color I have spoken with who have been in similar situations say as a youth they noticed their difference as a minority the most when they are around people who aren't of the same race even more. Also isn't the fact that Alaysia along with many other minorities even consider going to a predominately white school/suburban school a better school with better education as being a privilege of being white; This clearly say something about who can can NOT truly receive White privilege? No I do not believe that anyone other then white persons or person who can pass as white (white ethnics) can truly receive the real privileges of being white. The same as how I do not believe that anyone other then American Indians can receive the privileges of their tribes to which they belong. Everything isn't a two way street. I believe that people can share in a lot of the same experiences (school, clubs, public venues & facilities) but that's because of Brown vs. Board of Ed. and the abolishment of "separate but equal laws" that still doesn't mean you have receive White privilege.