08-20-2013, 02:13 PM
not a nice joke, so why perpetuate it? as someone who has assimilated into african-american culture over the last 35 years or so, I find myself feeling quite out of place among my own "race" (white folks) nowadays. my friend took me to a local bar some years ago, and I couldn't wait to get out of there, just couldn't get the vibe. i have not heard african-americans telling racist jokes as part of their everyday conversations, but have heard plenty of discriminatory remarks (good hair/bad hair, light skin/dark skin) and lots of discussion about the peculiarities of white folks, LOL. not so much hatred, just discussion. phrases like "you people" don't really send a great message either.