Terica Post#16: My privilege as a bisexual

1.       I never have to talk about my sexuality, unless someone asks.

2.       Even after I have told people I’m bisexual, I often get treated the same unless I talk about my feelings for the same sex

3.       I can choose not to talk about my feelings for the same sex and only speak about my feelings for the opposite sex

4.       I have the option of getting married and having children

5.       I have the option of changing my lifestyle to fit my needs

6.       I have the ability to blend in with heterosexual and homosexual whenever I chose

7.       I can choose to go to a gay club when I want to and not feel awkward

8.       I can kiss my boyfriend in public and not have everyone stare

9.       I have a bigger dating pool J

10.   I possibly didn’t have the same reactions from my family when I came out as someone who is a lesbian because there is a greater chance that I will end up living a traditional life.

Terica post#15: The dangerous of being a black child

When I saw the clip about the teenagers on “what would you do” it hit a nerve. When two black children were sleeping in the car, the police were called. Minority children are targeted whether they do something or not. I have seen it plenty of times in New York, where police would target black kids. During one Halloween my mother, brother, and his friend went trick or treating. When coming from a house the cops starting walking towards my brother and his friend. My mother ran over to see what was happening. The cops were trying to pick up my brother and his friend for a robbery that happened several blocks away. The cops really had no description but they were “checking out” everyone on the block. Yet out of everyone, they picked out two black boys who were nowhere near the scene of the crime. This is something minorities go through all the time. White people have the privilege of not going through the same hassle with the cops.

Part 16: White Privilege Part 3

Well, becuase of this most recent class, I have sat down and thought about the different things that I don't have to worry about as a white, straight male: I can wake up everyday and most likely find someone representing my race on the news, and they don't have to be involved in the news story. I can walk down the street, and don't have to worry about being harassed because of my sexuality or skin tone. I don't have to worry about sexist jokes insulting me. I can go shopping at most stores and not expect for anyone to follow me around because they assume I am going to steal something because of my race. That's just a few I thought of.

Choose.....

Peggy McIntosh stated “describing white privilege makes one newly accountable.” Does it really? No, it doesn’t. However, I’d like to think that we all understand what she meant. Because the real deal, is that we have the option to choose to be accountable, and that applies to everything. Just imagine, if you can, our society if just after each of our ‘ah hah’ moments we chose to become accountable and began to apply the new lesson…the new wisdom to our lives…we’d be slammin!!!
But, as we all know, there will always be those folks that, for whatever reasons they fear, will want to remain mired in severe ignorance! And guess who religiously depends on that cemented stupidity???? Yep, that’s right; you guessed it……THE HIERARCHY!!!!!
Yes, there will always be someone from that group crying out for a serious beat down, but we, HIST 359, won’t be the ones to get down and roll in the gutter with them. And that’s because the moment we decided to utilize our privilege and stay registered, we chose to become accountable!
S. Ramos, Post #16

Assumptions, Assumptions. Marcus Anderson Post 18

Assumptions about people of different races stunts the progress of us all becoming 'equal'. In chapter six Ted Koppel conducted the interview of a few white Philadlphians who bullied a African American out of their community. Some of the reasons that they gave for actions are as follows; " They were worried about crime, they said. About the women's effect on property values. About what sort of neighbor she might have been."(137) I think that it is necessary to examine the word MIGHT in that last sentence. Might is not a absolute. The white community had no evidence of fact to reasons why they did what they did. Assumptions was the guide to the white communities actions to bully the African American women out of the neighborhood. There is many things wrong with the situation. Here is clear evidence of racism, discrimination and inequality. Through this situation in the community, assumptions were the driving force for the peoples actions. In our society today many races and cultures assume different ideas about each other. This is a problem. The fact that people hold on to stereotypes and learned negative images of people of different races, we become at a standstill for progression of equality. Everyone in our world is not the same person, we are all different in our own ways. If as a society we can step out this one sided perspective of people of different races we would all be able to learn and develop an appreciation of peoples of different races. Just because I am a African American doesn't mean that I am a 'gang banger' or involved with drugs and crime. Actually I am a college student and also happen to love music and history. But from maybe seeing me for the first time, would most honestly place that assumption to me? I'm not trying to make a point to attack anyone I am just speaking in general terms here. I just think it is important that we evaluate ourselves so that we are able to become better knowledgeable people that can make a change within the world.

Easy as pie? post 17 Marcus Anderson

Tim Wise opens chapter 5 by making this remark, " Being white means never to think about it. James Baldwin said that many years ago, and it still perhaps the most truest thing ever said about race in America."(133). I thought that this remark from James Baldwin was very profound. In all my experiences in life I have never heard a white person(s) having to deal with the struggles as minorities have in our society today. I believe that privilege is something that in most cases white people accept and in most cases is a natural thing rather it is acknowledged or not. I think that all whites really dint understand the privilege that society has dealt them. As we discussed in class, some feel that it is very difficult for the dominant to ' feel' for the perspectives and situations of minority groups. Our society has made it must harder for an minority to achieve equality and status within out society. But if a person is white within society, they don't ever have to face racial struggles or can choose to opt out as discussed in the chapter. The privilege determines the ease or struggles in racial groups in our society.

Rugged Individualism

Rugged individualism has been a common ideal of Americans. It is the belief that all can succeed on their own and that government assistance should be minimal. Because of this belief, it keeps the white privilage hidden. It allows people to claim that they've gotten where they are based on their own hard work. Other factors could not possibly have gotten them where they are. They feel they entirely earned it on their own. They think if they can, everyone else can too. They never question how they've gotten where they are today. These thoughts deny the existence of white privilage. They never think their success could in part be due to the white skin color, only hard work. They look down upon different races because they feel it is their own fault that they are unsuccessful, rather than considering outside factors.

Post 15: White Privilege Part 1

Before this class I had heard about White Privilege, but it was merely hearing it by name without explanation. After this first class though, I can honestly say that I do believe it exists. Though I find this to be true, I do not believe that it is not the fault of all white people. This is obviously through centuries of 'programing' that our society has formed. This being said, I also believe it is possible to deconstruct this programing, obviously this would take many, many years to occur but if it can be created it can be dismantled, it will just take a while to see the results.

What would you do video (16)

The video that was showed to us in class about the number of 911 calls on the black kids compared to the number of calls to 911 on white kids doing the same thing.  It sad how that happens and that shouldn't happen but I believe they should do that experiment in other locations and see what happens then. Also in the first video, I agree with what was said about white people don't have to think about race.

Are most white people racist? (15)

Dalton writes that most white people tend to think by being white means that they are not Black or not Asian and that whiteness itself is nothing special (15).  I think Dalton is right about that but I don't believe this makes white people racist.  I agreed with the decision we had in class about people being naive instead of being ignorant.  I also agreed with the concept or act of micro aggression.  For a list of privilege...it's pretty hard to think of these privilege's because I believe it happens or I view it subconsciously and not even see it as a privilege.  However, I did take my puppy to the park today and there were 7 white children and 1 black child and the only one scared of the dog was the 1 black child. I couldn't figure out why that is??

IGNORance

Andrea Burns Post 15 Ignorance: the lacking in knowledge, learning, information Synonyms: blindness, innocence, oblivion, insensitivity, unawareness Antonyms: cultivation, education, experience, intelligence A major concept discussed in class was the idea of ignorance versus n. Though its not found in the actual definition, I found it interesting that the begining of the word is ignore. Even though its only defined to be the lacking of information, the term indeed does imply that a person is responsible for their ignorance because it's a lack of learning. A person is capable of educating themselves. Naive, on the other hand, is the lacking of experience. A person cannot make themselves have life experiences, making them unresponsible. To me, I think the white privilage is ignorance. We have the ability to be ignorant to the racial issues which revolve around us. They do not involve us, so we can choose to look away if we wish. If we wish to seperate ourselves from the problem and carry on as if none of it happens, we can. That is the ultimate white privilage. Those who exercise this right should be considered a racist. However, racist is too strong of a word to use for every person that is white because they in some way benefit from the system. Rather, the racists are the ones who benefit from the society by looking away from the issues and ignoring them.

Are all people racist?

The other day in class we talked about the idea that all people who benefit from white privilege are racist. I do not believe this is true. I agree with what was said in class that some people are naive and do not even realize they have advantages in society because of white privilege. I feel that others may realize they receive advantages but they know it is not right and want change. I personally would not consider these people racist either. I feel that those who benefit and do not see this as unjust or any sort of problem may be considered racist to some degree. Ashley Allen, Post 15

Privileges of being short or average height for a woman

(Relates to my first blog of the privileges of being tall for a woman) Privileges of being short or average height for a woman: 1) Shorter fall to the ground. 2) You don't hit your head so often. 3) You can get in places at kids prices. 4) You get less headaches because you dont bumb you head against everthing. 5) You can wear high heels without worrying that you're now taller than you're boyfriend. 6) You are able to squeeze through crowds. 7) You look younger than you are. 8) Don't have to worry about your height when dating men Note: For every woman, at the end of the day no matter what our physical make-up is, we are all beautiful and have something to offer. As soon as we believe this, the sooner we will truly recognize the power we have as women.

Privileges of being tall

Last class, we were ask to come with a list of privileges we have because of a certain status or attribute that we hold. Being tall for a woman, I have always heard more of the negative things that are associate with being tall for a woman than the positive things. But throughout my life I often realize there are privileges and advantages of being tall for a woman, as well. So I decided to do my 2 blogs on the privileges of being tall and short for a woman. Prilveges of being tall for a woman: 1. According to fashion industry and some of society, There is a definite reason why fashion models generally must be a certain height if they plan on strutting down the runway in couture classics. This is because clothes generally hang better on people who have longer frames. 2. This could be argue, but tall women who walk with their heads high, their shoulders thrust back, and with a firm step tend to be less likely to be attacked by criminals. 3. It is said that people who are taller tend to make more money (maybe this statement refer more to men because they tend to be taller) 4. At concerts or in huge crowds, no matter where I am position, I can usually see over the crowd. 5. When playing sports like basketball or volleyball, being tall is definitely an advantage 6. Tend to be more memorable 7. We I gain weight, it does not show so easliy or fast 8. I do not need a chair or ladder to reach certain things

The privileges of hair & weaves!? lol.... #17

I kinda didn't wanna get to personal, I wanted to keep this one fun. Beside I think you guys all know I'm a black woman. loll But I think one privilege I have that I often dont think about is my hair/weaves. I am most happy when I'm doing my hair, or getting my hair "did" But I often times take for granted that their are others who may be without hair all together and they cant afford the luxury of a hair weaves. So here it goes: 1. I am able to afford hair weaves as well a the application of these hair weaves. 2.I can feel feminate and attractive. 3.Its a self esteem booster. (I receive many compliments on my hair) 4.It make me a more interesting person. 5.People notice me more often then not. 6.I can wear as many very versatile hairstyles without totally damaging my real hair. 7.I look anyway I desire with little to no transitional periods. 8.I can become unrecognizable more then the average person. 9. I have the choice of never revealing my real hair if I don't want to. 10.People will believe its my real hair (I never lie about it though. That's kinda lame.) 11.Getting color, style, cut and length (short or long) is instant. No wait. 12.People may perceive me as more professional/attractive/smart/wealthy 13.I have a more control over how I'm perceived by others and the assumptions they may make about me based on my hair: concerning my intelligence, ability and economic status. 14. I can make my hair weaves can look extremely natural or unnatural (in a good way) 15.I can do my own hair weaves. 16. I have learned many hair weaving technics which I can use for profit. 17. I can confidently walk in public without feeling like a spectacle in a negative way. 18. Wearing the weaves are solely optional I can discontinue at any time. 19.People aren't turned off once I reveal to them I wear fake hair. 20. There is no stigma attached to me wearing weaves/wigs or hair pieces. I'm not seen as old, sickly or unattractive for reasons concerning my hair. 21. I do not have to fear having my "bald head" exposed. 22. I don't ever have to choose a signature hairstyle if I don't want to. 23. My hair can be considered artistic. 24. I can control how old or young I look. I hope you all enjoy this. I didn't expect this many privileges. lol

White Privilage: The silence is louder then the noise #16

White Privilege is one of those things that no one person can be blamed for its unrealistic to expect any one whole race of people to shoulder the sins of their whole race. Most of all it’s not fair. But say it was expected of all of us to feel some sort of guilt? Where would your guilt lie? This just doesn’t work: White privilege is a network of systematic unspoken words and unseen action. Its most undetected even though much like cotton it’s the fabric of our lives (infested with bedbugs) The deciding factor of this matter is things that White persons on a individual level chooses to accept via keeping silent or no acknowledging that this system exist and is warped; especially if you’re only ignoring these facts for the sake of holding on to the perks of this madness. I’m very passionate about this matter even more so then ever before this class has afforded me the chance to think in about race/discrimination as a whole in many different ways, ways I never have before. Some of these issues have caused me internal conflict in which I really don’t know when or how they will be resolved but all I want to do is grow from all of this. And this is how I would like to think of white privilege systems just simply as unfair practices that through acknowledgement, growth not guilty! It can be outgrown by our nation and the whole world. This system can become obsolete. This concept of privilege is carried out all around the world: In South Africa during apartheid white Africans where favored Hutu’s over Tutsi people his ended in genocide. India has a cast system favors Brahmin's over the “untouchables”. In Japan still chooses person for employment based on their (last name) lineage favoring shoguns and dynasties over other less prominent bloodlines. See these social stratification's and life limitations happen all over.

progression or stay traditional? 16

I am really glad that we took the time to discuss in detail hoe we all felt about Wildman segment in part three. There are a few things that I noticed with her problem on feeling guilty about being a racist because of her race. As we discussed in class the point was brought up that Wildman should not feel guilty because she is not responsible in any part for the past events of white people. I do agree with this perspective because no one should feel guilty for what someone of their race has done that many not have been pleasing within society. I think that instead of feeling guilty, she should acknowledge the wrongs, show some accountability and progress to move forward. If we as people continue to hold on to the past, we will never be able to strive for equality or even find methods to identify and address the white privilege issues. The past is history and the future is unwritten so we must continue to not focus on what was so strongly and consider whats we can do in our futures.

Ignorance

American society is very ignorant to what is going on around them. We get stuck in our trends and go comatose through the years. We have a mind set that if something doesn't directly effect yourself, then you don't have to care about it. A lot of our societal problems stem from this. A lot of heterosexual people overlook their right to marriage. Marriage is a universal right and the fact that two people of the same sex can't get married is outrageous. Some heterosexual couples don't even think about this and they are stuck inside their own bubble and don't try and fight for equality. Some people in the dominant group don't even think about the struggles that people have who don't have access to the same resources. They don't stop to think about the struggles that these people have to endure on a day to day basis to try and get by. People get so stuck inside themselves. We have to get passed this and have to try to be more conscious of the problems we have within our society. Watching the news and saying, "wow, that's awful for those people" is not enough. We have to be proactive and strive to push passed our own ignorances.

Crazy Sometimes

I think my favorite reading in part three of White Privilege was Leonard Pitts Jr.'s essay, "Crazy Sometimes." I think it kind of relates to the controversy surrounding Kanye West's claim that "George Bush doesn't care about Black people." He was attacked for making a hurricane into racial issue. The fact is that Black people were stranded in numbers infinitely larger than Whites. How would the reaction have been if Mike Myers had stated the same claim Kanye had? Perhaps then people would have paused and considered, but because it was a man of color making the claim, he was laughed at as another Black person bringing race into the discussion where it had no place...which, is completely and totally the opposite of the reality.

My favorite part of Pitts's essay was the discussion of Ted Koppel's interview of a group of Philadelphians who had bullied a Black woman out of their White community. The residents cited that they were worried about "crime" and the "woman's effect on property values." They wondered about "what sort of neighbor she might have been." The fact that these people continued to deny the racist ideology behind their statements is completely ridiculous to me. How could they not realize that their assumption was racist when they were worried that because this woman was Black that they saw her as a criminal who by living in their neighborhood would lower the value of the neighborhood and also pose as a threat to the safety and happiness of their neighbors? Koppel then asked: "How much money would they each require, he wanted to know, before they'd be willing to give up their white skins forever and become black?" A man said that he would require $50 million, because then he said, "I could live anywhere I want. I wouldn't have to deal with any racism." His realization is one that needs to be had over and over again where individuals come to grips with the fact that race is very much ingrained in their minds as a reflection of other traits.

White Privilege

In response to Tuesday's class, I feel that our society will never flow harmoniously. We as human beings are always in stiff competition with one another. Our arrogance toward each other will always create an underlying current of hate and jealousy. It's unfortunate that we base our society heavily around appearance. Slavery is root of most of our societal problems today. It took until the 60's for blacks to get equality, and most will argue that they still do not get the same benefits as whites. We are supposed to be a free and liberal thinking nation, but not granting everyone the same opportunities and access to resources is nonsense.

White Privilege

Do all white people possess the same amount of white privilege? Discuss. Give a few specific examples to support your opinions.

I thought this was a very interesting question, so I decided to use it for my Blog Post. No, I do not believe that all white people posses the same amount of white privilege. However, I do believe that all white people have access to the same amount of white privilege but some white people choose not to use the privilege. For example, I believe (or would like to think) that if many white people were aware of the fact that they were gaining some sort of advancement due to their privilege that their black peer was not, that they would not go for that advancement. One example that I brought up in class was if a white person got a job and a black person did not. I believe that you can measure white privilege by if a person is aware of white privilege (and chooses to go along with it, or not) or if a person is naive to white privilege and does something because they are unaware of their privilege. With the example I gave in class, I think is a white person got a job because he was white but he believes that he got the job because he worked hard and is more qualified that is not the same as if a white person got a job knowing that the only reason he got the job was because he was white and still accepting the position. I think the only way we can measure white privilege is if a person is naive to it or not. Because if you are aware that their s white privilege and you choose to ignore it and go with the flow than I believe you are being racist.

Additional Questions on White Privilege, Part 1

Hi everyone,

Below are some additional questions on Part 1 of White Privilege that we did not have time to discuss in class. You may consider responding to/discussing some of these questions on the blog.

1. Dalton says that most white people tend not to think of themselves in racial terms. What does he mean by this? Do we agree?

2. What is "rugged individualism" and how does it relate to white privilege?

3. Dyer, Dalton, and hooks all state that whiteness is in many ways "invisible," yet it is also the norm and it is everywhere. Explain this seeming contradiction. How can something be everywhere and nowhere (invisible) at the same time?

4. Do all white people possess the same amount of white privilege? Discuss. Give a few specific examples to support your opinions.

5. Can people of color ever have white privilege? (Consider multiracial identities). List a few examples to support your opinions.

White Privilege

I was very disturbed by the video clip we watched today from the show What Would You Do. I feel that the fact that so many people could witness White teenage boys commit a crime and just let them get away with it, while so many others called the police on African American teenage boys for committing the same crime proves this. It really bothered me how the people who called the police on the African American boys said they would have called the cops on White kids doing the same thing, but would have done it quicker. I feel that a person's race should not change how someone reacts to a situation. Another thing that stood out to me during the video was the comment one of the men talking about the experiment made. He said that a reason people probably noticed the African American boys vandalizing the vechile more than noticing the white boys was because it is a stereotype that is associated with African Americans. Although this reason is most likely true I feel that it is very wrong. People should not be basing things on stereotypes, they should be focusing on what is happening right infront of them, regardless of stereotypes. Ashley Allen, Post 14

White Privilege as the Other Side of Racism

I've taken several classes on African-American history and American Indian history. In those classes, we've always confronted issues surrounding how and why these specific groups are discriminated against, but we've never examined how and why Whites are given the opportunity to decide why this discrimination takes place and how they are able to escape it. I think it's imperative to the study of racism to include the White side of it. Sure, Whites have had more than enough coverage in history classes, and the things they've done has been emphasized over the terrible things they've done (Thomas Jefferson for example). I think in order to begin to work toward eliminating racism, we've got to first admit it exists, acknowledge it, and move past the uncomfortable ideas surrounding White privilege. I think while reading this book, I've been able to better understand why it is that I like studying the history of oppressed groups. I think it's because I feel that ending racism and discrimination begins at a very personal level where we are able to change the scope through which we see the world and use our new perspective to widen that scope until it becomes societal instead of individual. I really liked our discussion in class today. History and issues of race cannot be understood without emotions tied to them. These topics are and should be emotional. Otherwise we never learn from them and they never become personal to those who have not experienced oppression and discrimination first or even second hand.

Jewish Stereotypes In Class Touch On a Larger Issue

The Jews, throughout history, have continuously been the most oppressed ethnic group of any in existence. Why is this? It would appear to me that many are very ungrateful. Both Christians and Muslims owe their very existence to the Jews. Judaism can trace it roots back almost 2500 years, far longer than Christianity or Judaism. Basically, Christianity came about because a bunch of Jews got together and though to themselves, "I know how we can make this better! That Jesus guy had a lot on the ball!" Thus, the New Testament was born. Then, a bunch of got together and thought to themselves, "Whoa, this religion we've come up with is really bloody and judgmental. Lets allow for divorce and promote peace and general prosperity." Thus, Islam was born. The notion that one of these religions is inferior to another is both ignorant and wrong. Personally, the very notion of religion frustrates me. The idea of an unseen, unknown entity that tells you how to live despite little evidence of its existence, and confronted with nearly incontrovertible evidence of a scientific origin, seems entirely idiotic. Faith? Faith in what?! The holocaust, the crusades, the West Bank....all should be a reason to denounce modern organized religion. John Lennon said it best. "Imagine there's no heaven, no hell below us." His immortal words are forever etched in a song that advocates love for one another and a universal giving up of tyrannical organized religion. How about the Mormons? These people believe that Jesus lived in America and that Native Americans are just Israelites punished by God. They denounce people for having premarital sex, drinking coffee, eating fast food. These puritanical people need to get with it. Man is too smart a creature to be sucked in to false notions and bloodthirsty ideologies.

CMA

The CMA stands for the Center for Multicultural Affairs. The office is located in the first floor of Thompson. In this office we have PRIDE, Latino Unidos, Black Student Union, Jewish Student Union, and the Women's Student Union. There are so many great groups in this office, yet I always see the same people in here everyday. Being president of one of the groups in the CMA, I see all the great events/activities that this program has to offer on campus. However, day after day, event after event, I see the same people. I don't really see new poeple interested in any of these groups. What also bothers me is how ignorant students on campus are. Some people have never even heard of the CMA or any of the groups it has to offer. Or people think, "I have to be black to be in the Black Student Union." or, "I have to be Jewish to be in the Jewish Student Union." But you really don't! These groups are on campus to educate us about different cultures and ethnicities. If you walk into the CMA office everyone is friendly, there is always food there to eat, and people are there to help you. Where else can you find that on camous? Yet I don't see many students getting involved with any of these groups. And I wonder why? Is it because students just don't have the time? Or do they think that the issues these groups address are no longer problems or of importance. I believe that students don't think that these groups are important.

MSNBC News Article

I thought this would be interesting to share with the class.
NBC News Article:
New Milestone: 1 in 6 US residents is Hispanic
In forth coming Census Bureau release, racial and ethnic minorities are expected to make up 90 percent of total US growth since 2000.
In a surprising show of growth, Hispanics accounted for more than half of the US population increase over the last decade, exceeding estimates in most states. Also, pulled by migration to the Sun Belt, America’s population center edged westward on a historic path to leave the Midwest. The Census Bureau will release its first set of national-level findings from the 2010 count on race and migration, detailing a decade in which rapid minority growth, aging whites and increased suburbanization were the predominant story lines. Racial and ethnic minorities are expected to make up an unprecedented 90 percent of the total US growth since 2000, due to immigration and higher birth rates for Latinos. Currently the fastest growing group, Hispanics are on track to exceed 50 million, or roughly 1 in 6 Americans; among US children, Hispanics are now roughly 1 in 4. The final figures come as states in the coming months engage in the contentious process of redrawing political districts based on population and racial makeup, with changes that analysts believe will result in more Hispanic-majority districts. The population changes will result in a shift of 12 House seats and electoral votes affecting 18 states beginning in the 2012 elections. Most of the states picking up seats, which include Texas and Florida, are Republican-leaning, even as most of their growth is now being driven largely by Democratic-leaning Hispanics.
Here are some responses to the article:
- Perhaps it’s time for our nanny-state gov’t to stop paying poor urban minorities to squirt out babies they can’t/won’t take care of.
- Support LEGAL immigration only.
- What proportion of this growth was basically illegal?
- Seems to me that the Americans are now a minority. Does that mean our kids can go for minority scholarships now? We pay full price at our own colleges and universities while all the education money goes to foreigners. Totally not fair when you see numbers like this. Wake up America!
- Is that accounting the illegal Hispanic immigrants also? I think not.
- Way to go asswipes!
- And the worst part of this is that for most of these Hispanics, rather than becoming part of American society they set up a parallel society within America with it’s own language and customs. Here in the west that means that they are responsible for most of the gang and drug culture.
- But are they Americans?
- Big surprise! They breed like rabbits and then we have to pay the cost. When we finally wake up to the real issue, it’s going to be too late. They will have taken over the USA!

The article goes on to state:
More than half of the cities with the largest African-American concentrations showed black population declines in the last decade, including Chicago and Detroit. In contrast, the suburbs of growing southern metro areas like Atlanta, Dallas and Houston saw some of their highest gains.
**Then there was a video titled “Black populations dropping in big cities.” It begins with a photo of a very young looking (teen), black female holding a toddler on her lap while sitting in a church. The caption reads “New census data shows many black Americans leaving major cities in greater numbers in favor of warmer climates and suburban amenities.”
S. Ramos, Post #15

Boy, Italians REALLY Hate This Show

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/28/jersey-shore-italy-broadcast_n_841355.html

Hahahahaha. Can you blame them?

Come on, It's funny!

These are clips from "Family Guy." These perpetuations of various stereotypes are humorous. Do I agree with them? Of course not, but they force people to stop and say, "Wow, that is awful." These scenes are all perfect examples of caricatures and stereotypes that may cross the line, but when viewed through the lens of comedy they are purely hilarious examples. The presentation by our classmate got me thinking about "Family Guy" and the often distasteful, yet always funny, antics that it represents. It goes beyond race, however. Seth MacFarlane makes no exceptions.

media.. wheres the line? Marcus Anderson 15

In our society today, the media plays in important role of races and ethnicity's within our society. Shows such as family guy play a strong role in the influences of races on the audiences. This show targets a youthful audience. I remember going through high school and even in college always hearing discussions about episodes of family guy. In class we discussed that the creator of this show is white gentlemen. My question that I would have to raise is that how is it that the things in which are portrayed in this show about different ethnicity's be acceptable to the audience within our society. We all as people find racial stereotypes comical to an extent. I believe due to the fact that society finds the show comical that it has the success that it does. My problem that I have with this is that there are two perspectives in which one can view media stereotypes either as a good thing or a bad thing. I would argue that it is a good thing for an adult who understand the comical aspect of the media stereotypes on races and understands that it is just for an entertainment purpose. One negative aspect of media shows and stereotypes in for a young child who does not have an understanding or races and think that the jokes and things that they grasp from shows like family guy are the 'right ways' to think. For young children, there identities that they are gaining from the media in general might be a dangerous thing in the coming future. The media in this day and age is becoming more relaxed about ' crossing the lines' when it comes to races and ethnicity's. We as people need to become educated about the different aspects of different races and cultures, in order to understand what may be accurate or not about people of different races. If we don't educate ourselves, then we are left to the devices of the media and in this day and age is not too accurate.

Jewish Americans 14 Marcus Anderson

Our class discussion on Jewish Americans was interesting for many various reasons. One point in particular that stuck with me was the idea that the acceptance level of outsiders into the Jewish culture is not accepted on a large scale. In our discussion we discussed how a person(s) is not fully' Jewish' if their parents are not 100 percent Jewish and so forth. I did not know much about the Jewish American culture until I read Marger and in our class discussion. I believe that the certain characteristics in which makes a person fully apart of a race or culture applies in other races within out society. I believe that all races and ethnicity's all require people within the culture to have certain qualities in which makes them 100 percent of the race. Rather it be the need to be short, tall, colored eyes, religious, light or dark skinned to name a few, there are these characteristics in which people in which races have to fit in order to be '100 authentic' to a race. At first I was surprised when in our discussion we spoke about how it is very difficult or nearly impossible for an outsider to achieve full acceptance within the Jewish American race. But after I analyzed it, I came to the conclusion that each race within society goes through these same struggles of ' to my what characteristics must I have to be acceptable within society to my fullest potential?' One simple thing that races deny ones authenticity with is skin tone; how light or dark a persons appearence is.

Cirque Du Drag: Extravaganza!!

Cirque Du Drag: Extravaganza!!
What great things can I possibly say about the show that hasn’t already been stated in the reviews? I had such a wonderful time. The atmosphere before, during, and after the show was just awesome! I love when folks of all genders, colors, and ages can come together and joyously entertain and move every single person present.
The queens were gorgeous and the kings were handsome! However, I do have to admit that some of the queens were so beautiful that I felt like a little ugly duckling. LOL
Our classmate Kim was cute as a button doing her skit! Thanks to both of our classmates for such a wonderful event and evening!
S. Ramos, Post #14