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Is there a such thing as an African American being too Black or too White???

It's heard often among the African American race. "That Black boy/girl is a sell out. They sound too proper. He/she acts too white." or "He/she has all those tattoos, they talk too ghetto, he/she's too dark." Is there a such thing as being too black or too white???

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Permalink Reply by Brandie Randolph on February 13, 2010 at 11:01pm: No, there isn't. Being "too" of one race are generalizations and stereotypes in and of themselves. Who set the standard of what's being black or being white? See my blog post entitled So what if I'm Gray! www.chicfabu.blogspot.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Natasha D on February 15, 2010 at 4:24pm: I agree 100% Brandie. It's mainly about what the person is surrounded by which helps to influence their character. For example a Caucasian man living in the hood. He talks with slang, dates Black woman, and dresses in the hip hop manner. People would call him "Acting Black" That phrase is incorrect. He/she acts according to their environment. And I read your blog also. Loved it!!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brandie Randolph on February 17, 2010 at 3:40pm: Thanks, Natasha! We as a people really need to start building one another up instead of trying to outdo the other to the detriment to us as a whole.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brandie Randolph on February 18, 2010 at 8:13pm: Hey, there! I'd like for you to check out my article on this topic with Parle Magazine. Please check it out and let me know what you think! http://bit.ly/parlemixedrace; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Natasha D on February 22, 2010 at 1:02pm: Whoooooooooo! Girl, I loved it!!!!! So powerful and so truthful! You make sure you save that article! Many need to heard it!!! Quick thought: This is something I've realized about the African American and Caucasian race: We seem to hate each other the most out of every race, but when we (Black and White) come together and make children, they seem to be the most beautiful children ever.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brandie Randolph on February 22, 2010 at 4:00pm: Thank you for reading, beautiful! And what you said about the hate is soo true.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Belinda Sanders on March 10, 2010 at 3:34pm: The Creator didn’t make any mistakes! So my answer is NO! There is no such thing as too black or too white. Only in the minds of those full of self-hatred, does this mind-set exist.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Naemi on April 5, 2010 at 4:51am: No...we're all black. We are all individuals and as we grow up we develop different mentalities and personalities. One likes R&B, the other one likes Mozart, some like art and reading books, some like baby momma drama and thugs. We got video vixens, politicians, prostitutes, artists. Its not like being too black or white, it's just that there are stigma's going around: Black ppl only eat fried chicken, only white ppl go on wintersports. So if you like one of those signature things, all of a sudden you are too black or too white. We just have to love and appreciate eachother for who we are. If this sister loves herself some German Schlager Music, but knows how to comfort you when you feel down, appreciate the good thing in her and stay away from her Schlagers, or just grin and bear it when she plays it.... We have to forget those little things and just look at the positive things in our brothers and sisters.
Sorry if I made any mistakes in this text, Dutch is my first language;); ▶ Reply to This