white and black pride?
442345
I believe everyone should have pride in their background, culture, and heritage and I don't believe it should be limited to only females, chicanos, blacks, etc.....  The only way to learn is to communicate, as someone else mentioned in their answer, and by learning to communicate we can learn to understand why someone feels pride in their heritage. I am proud of my "white" heritage, English, Irish and German.  If you mean, proud of BEING "white" that is a different story, therein lies the communication problem.
1165434
From personal experience, I don't think its wrong. It shouldn't matter who you love or what race they are. All that matters is that you are in a loving, caring relationship.\nBe prepared though that not everyone will feel this way and not everyone will support you. There will always be people that will have something negative to say about your choice of partner. However the world is becoming more tolerant to such issues because there are way more interracial couples and babies out there nowadays.\nWhen my parents first got married, my grandfather asked them "what are you going to do with the children?"...my mom is black and my father white...and my mother replied very smartly ..."name them".\nMy grandfather didn't even want to be seen in public at a restaurant with my mother back then but now he's gotten used to the idea of my sister and I and now loves to take us girls shopping and spoil us rotten.\nI like being mixed. I think I have the best of both worlds. I don't consider myself black and I don't consider myself white. I am mixed race. I am equally black and equally white. I wouldn't choose one or the other if I had the chance.
1064247
Absolutely not...I can tell you that I have never said a cross or mean thing about a white person, as a matter of fact a majority of my friends are white. It's funny, some people in society assume that whites should hang with whites and blacks with blacks, but in my eyes I don't believe that should make a difference, and no I don't resent or hate white people, nor have I ever and I hope I never will, but that goes with almost anybody in life. You shouldn't assume that everybody that's black is racist or mean to white people or vice versa (sometimes black people can get on my nerve but hey, that's life)...my point is you shouldn't judge a whole race by some ignorant people's actions. There are some intelligent, sweet, kind, and loving black people out there and I hope you get a chance to meet and talk to somebody like me...
652264
Wow, a good philisophical question. I believe it can be achieved, for there are at least two different kinds of pride. Are you proud of your family? Of course you are. But you may not flaunt them in everyone's face. You may not think they're better than everyone else. (Well, you may, but let's just say you don't for a moment.)\nYou can feel 'pride' in who you are, without feeling better than anyone else. \nI agree that it sure seems to conflict with each other, but you could try it sometime. Just hold your head high, but do nice things, like open the door for someone, be nice, etc... It can be done, I'm sure of it.
480635
Black stripes on white
950581
yes it is hypocrisy. you are right.some say that we took the word from whites to take the control of our identity as black americans.i use the word.i use those other words too.this is the real killer, in private there are still white folks that call blacks, the n-word.and there are black folks that call white people, whatever it is we say in private.i think that he is lucky that the black folks in the audience did kick his azz.i'm not saying any of those words are right all i know is we have to live with people and sometimes people say the craziest things.i would not stand up in a room full of white people and say derogatory things, because i would not want the shoe to be on the other foot. and im with you his career is totally over.
328835
there is a very gray spectrum ( a very large spectrum) on the "gay scale" between white and black.\n\nvery few people (less than 2% of the population!) are acutally physiologically ONLY attracted to those of the opposite sex. even if they are not aware of it (and psychologists check this using testing that measures heart rate, lubrication, and blood flow to the genitals).\n\nmost people fall to one side or the other of the completely 50% bisexual point on the spectrum. some fall almost to the white or black, and some are right next to fifty fifty.\n\nstrange, huh... when you consider the amount of people (mostly men!) who are uncomfortable with gay people and are angered by it... um, self hating perhaps?\n\nyou may be "gay", you may be "bi", you may be "straight".... it all depends on your actions and where you feel most comfortable.\n\nbe who you are. and don't be uncomfortable. chances are, 5 out of your 6 closest friends feel the same way but don't even realize it.
80002
I agree with the above poster,  that there are black and whites in the south who have that as something that represents "this is us this is a symbol of the south".\n\nI think some people use it to denote their membership in white supremecist groups.\n\nFrom the perspective of the pride thing it's no different than when people whose ancestors are from Ireland having the Irish flag.  While southerners or Irish Americans love America there is still like you said, a pride in that from which we came.\n\nSo in essense, outside of the racist thing, it just means this was where we came from at a time and place, and our ancestors were part of that group of people.
957483
Take it from a "black girl who grew up suburban," that it goes both ways.  I was always teased by black kids for 'acting white'.  There is no real way to answer this question, other than, be who you are.  Not how the media says you should be because the white-owned media has only taken the most marketable aspects of black culture in its eyes and put it up for sale.  As long as you're not experiencing "buyer's remorse," you go, boy...
1187848
Honestly....It's not. Far less than past history. Problem is most blacks bring up the race card against the whites still. Twenty year old kids no nothing of race discrimination, and have no business claiming they're entitled to money from the government due to slavery. The U.S. government owes blacks nothing anymore. The indians bitch less and whites stole everything from them and wiped out most of the tribes too. Trust me. Discrimination isn't so much these days. If you're white you're white. Act white. If you're black, you're black. And act black. But don't claim anything because of your color.
311641
Being proud of who you are can be good, but if people see your tattoo of "white pride" they are going to judge you without getting to know you that you are indeed racist.  You are labeling yourself as a racist even if you don't mean to.  Everyone who sees you can see that you are white.  Why do you neeed a tattoo to say it again?  What you need to think about is why do you need to have the tatoo say that to feel that you are defining yourself to someone.  We all see races but if you see people for who they really are then you may not need that tattoo.  \n\nSince you said, "I just like being who I am," Why do you like about being white?  What did you do besides be born white to merit being proud about it?  Think about that.  Try to be proud of what you have accomplished, not what you have been born with, because that is no accomplishment at all and nothing to be proud of.  The wiser you become the more you will see this.  \n\nAlso, go rent a fantastic movie that has a bit about racist tattoos: American History X.  You will like it.\n\nTake care\n\nTake care
738665
I'm mixed with black and white....so if i count ...I'm married to a white guy and i love him to death!!!! White men are sexy as hell!
825099
Hitler had racial pride, so I guess it depends on how you use you pride.\nyou should have pride in who you are, but why does race have to come into it?\nrace is used to often to separate people, but to have pride in your race, and not put down other races, then that is a race to be proud of.
806105
Obviousy not, based on some of these answers.  I fear that many whites will see it as a sign that they are losing dominance and use it as an excuse to attack minorities.  This is what usually happens when there is a visual representation of racial progress.  \n\nThe monument is a symbol.  Symbols do not change what is in people's hearts,unfortunately.
155101
Take it a step further: why are there some white people that can be proud of their heritage (Irish, Scots, Italians), but other white people who can't (English, American)
1004057
Of course you can have a rant! I hope it helped. I think you are making an interesting point.  Thank you for taking the time to do this.\n\nI guess being English, white and straight is not very trendy. But you are right to be proud and to celebrate. I agree. It's great to be English. (Though I am Irish/Italian I live in England and I defend it if anyone runs it down)\n\nEngland is a beautiful country and a free country. You are doing a good job and your daughter has a great mom.
820467
Quit shouting, we can hear you.\n\nWhite is not literally the color of "white" people, any more than black is literally the color of "black" people. White people are sort of peach or tan or pink, and black people are various shades of brown.  And what's the point of hating anyone for the color of their skin, any more than the color of their hair or eyes?  It's just stupid.