Why is it okay for Blacks to speak like Whites but not vice versa?
85309
Because "White tongue" is basically standard English, whereas Ebonix is not standard.  It would be the same thing for me where I come from.  I'm a "hillbilly" and a lot of people here talk with a "hillbilly accent."  But if someone from the city came and talked like a hillbilly, we would assume he was trying to make fun of us!  I think that is a fairly reasonable conclusion.
1169130
When you aren't really white as you put it, you are more insecure and want to highlight your whiteness by downplaying anyone "less" white than you.  That goes for a lot of cultures that are not northern european yet still not african.  They try to distance themselves from black.  After all, who wants the plight of the African-American.  Also, "Traditional" implies less wordly, less educated, so you'd tend to be more racist.  Racism and ignorance are correlated.
755814
I've seen whites call each other the c-word, but I don't call white people that word. That's up to them. Yep, whites reserve the right to use that word and all though by definition it cannot be used derogatorily towards a white person, I will continue NOT to use it towards white people. It's just out of respect and common decency to just let it be.\n\nI wish white people will look at the n-word in the same light as I do, because if we start nitpicking we're going to start getting into freedom of speech issues. \n\nBlacks and other subcultures of the United States (i.e., Italians, Latinos, Irish, Polish) also reserve the right to use their respective racial epithets within their respective groups. \n\nNow if everyone agrees to accept this and not use racial epithets against other groups of people we will all be able to move on with our lives peaceably.\n\nI have a sub-question and I hope you can answer it:\nWhy are whites offended by blacks using the n-word amongst themselves? \n(A) Is it a "I don't want to hear it used in public"-thing? \nOr\n(B) Is it a "I feel that if they can use it amongst each other, I should be able to use it towards them, too"-thing?\n\nIf it's B, tough noogies, no one black person in their right mind is going to co-sign that BS.\n\nGood day!
834730
Well I think saying you have "black pride" is just as bad as saying "white pride", you should specifically say what your heritage is if you want to be proud of it. Like Norwegian pride or Rwandan pride or something, so it's not just pride in your race, because that always sounds bad. There is alot of variation in the facial structure of causcasian people, so I don't know about that argument. People gripe about equality because people deserve to be judged based on their individual actions rather than their skin color (or facial features) since they have no control over that...
993649
disagree. what they DIDN'T tell you about that meeting was that only black people can say it. If a white person says it we get in trouble. I personally think we should outlaw the word in it's entirety as socially unacceptable, but that's never gonna happen.
193854
Well, I have been discrminiated against and racially profiled. I am a militray wife and been just about every where and because of my fair skin I have been assumed to be Everything but, black. Because they say I "sound" white. Many people are under the assumption that all black people are "brown skinned". NOT TRUE. we come in different shades. I am mixed with Seminole Indian, African American, German and Irish. Despite of my many mixed nationalities I am abdominatly "Black". But, it's ashame to see that people still use the "N" word even within the black community. But, as soon as a person of a different race says it, it's offending. So, why call eachother that. It is a sticky discussion and can go on for years to come.
1101346
I think you probably don't understand what you are talking about because you are 12. Many blacks just act the way the do to defend themselves not because they are trying to attack people. Think about it, blacks don't label whites as colored when they are in black countries especially in Africa, instead they are cherished and loved. But it is the opposite where blacks are staying in white communities.
846575
Black people feel that because their ancestors were the victims of slavery & oppression, they have the right to complain about what white people do. I feel sorry for the whites today that have to constantly watch what they say around us. It causes white people to act more hostile towards blacks. I think black people need to have a sense of humor & stop gettting offended when whites open their mouth to say something...life is just too short to harbor any resentments.
520414
I don't think it necessarily is, however, I do think that the word used above (starts with N) should not be used by anyone.  Black or white, it is still a racial term.  Sy what you will, the simple fact that it's groundings are where they, says it is not a word that should be used anywhere, by anyone.
861552
Some blacks ARE African-Americans. They actually came here from Africa. \n\nI'm half Black. I prefer Black. Other Blacks who were born here think of being called Black as a negative thing because of the tone some people have in their voice when they say "Black people." I still know plenty of people who feel like they need to whisper it when they say it. \n\nIt's a matter of preference. Say Black. If someone gets offended, tell them why you choose Black. If they are still offended, and you don't mean any harm by it, then whose problem is it, really?
295171
inferiority complex ?\n\n(some whites make fun of blacks.  whats curious is why blacks making fun of whites is so accepted and promoted in pop culture)
929120
I don't know why they say axe instead of ask.  I would think it's the same reason that some of them speak Ebonics rather than English.  Their parents never learned how to speak correctly and they just follow suit.  The inner city schools for some reason don't try to get them to speak correctly.  It is a shame because it makes them appear stupid and uneducated and it affects their ability to get a good job as adults.  Not all blacks speak like that though.  Those raised outside of the ghettos and poorer neighborhoods speak the same English that the rest of us do.
859811
It's basically saying "I can but you can't". If you make separate rules for yourself than you are playing the hypocrite. It's the same as when black people use the N word.
796847
everybody wants to be treated equal then does things to set themselves apart.  people are always trying to distinguish themselves.  \n\nthe fact that black culture is separate was not their choice. it was enforced by slavery and segregation. it arose under those circumstances and will not go away quickly.  you can only blame white people for the separateness of black culture.\n\nand by the way, why don't you just change to be like the blacks,\njust integrate to their way to get rid of the difference.  why do you think it's the blacks who need to change?  the same result would happen if the whites changed.\n\nyour argument assumes superiority of the majority.\nwhich from my point of view is racist.
946447
Honestly, you could turn that question around. Blacks are just as prejudice towards whites as whites are too blacks. Just something for everyone to ponder. No offence, but it's true.
297582
blacks and whites have the same abilities they have just different color skin but maybe because they come from a different country
258277
There are.  White history is the norm, so it's just called History.\nWhite entertainment is the norm so it's just called Entertainment.\n\nWhite people have had a longer period of time to arrange college funds and equal rights and are less devastated by the processes.  African Americans are catching up, but still need a leg-up in order to compete. One day, hopefully, there will be no need for either 'black' or 'white'......we shall have all blended together and be truly equal.