END OF RACISM?

by BIRACIAL SLAVE DESCENDANT
Published/Last Modified on Thursday, August 7, 2008 12:10 PM CDT

Is this really happening? You want to, now, apologize for slavery and it is suppose to be all better? This has got to be the largest line of BS that I have ever heard of. I do, however, have a resolution to the problem. Let us(blacks) enslave you for over 300 years, rape your sons and daughters, sell off their offspring, cut off you foot when you try to run, forbide you to read, write or vote, let you eat the scraps that we didnt want to eat, beat you repeatedly for not abiding by the "rules" , give you seperate water fountains, bathrooms and restaurants, and force you to work for free! That will make me happy. I am the product of a bi-racial relationship. My mother got pregnant for a black man and her "white" mother told her that if she chose to keep me then she would be disowned. She, then, put me up for adoption but kept her two other white children. I was then brought  up in a WONDERFUL home surrounded by love and given all the best opportunities as my other "adopted" siblings. This home was not WHITE either!  I grew up hating whites in my heart until my "black" mother told me that you love people for what they are insided. That no matter what someone says, does, or try to do that you owe them a certain amount of respect because they are human. This came from a woman who was raised by a DIRECT DESCENDANT of a slave! My grandmother did not have much but she was always happy for what she had. This is basically  the story of African Americans. "We dont have much; but proud of what we have." So, I ask you fellow Caucasion Americans. do you think that you could so easily love someone who you know neverr had your best interest in mind? Someone mentioned in another forum that "We (blacks) should be happy because it was a "white" man who freed the slaves". This is the dumbest comment ever posted. As usual, a white man did something so that it would better himself and his race. The slaves were freed but because we had been mentally enslaved for so many years we didnt want to leave! That is what is going on now! Whites have mentally trained the "average" black that we will give you a little and you will be happy because they know we are a people of simplicity. We were never allowed to have anything so we are happy with whatever we get.(minimum wage, food stamps, welfare etc). It is time for AmeriKKKa to wake up and realize that there a new generation of Blacks now. The ones that strive for more and who will not settle for just what "you give us". I, for one, am on both sides of this. I am accepted when seen alone, but when I am with my "black" husband and my "black" children I am treated differently. So, will racism disappear? NEVER Or at least not until the "stupidity" is gone and the thought that it doesnt exist disappears.  When that day comes, we will all be able "to join hands and sing in the old negro spiritual, free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty we are free at last."

My Caucasion Mother

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Comments

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 31, 2008 8:49 PM:

    " To whoever wrote in as Rev. Brown,

    Did you get caught in a lie? "

    French-American wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:44 AM:

    " Here's the deal. Mexicans and many other nationalities are coming into our country illegaly. Our government under many presidents have failed to stop them. So it means our government has failed to protect our soverignty. If the government with all the money and power won't stop them what do you think we as citizens can do about it? Look at it this way. We are paying billions of dollars to rebuild Iraq thousands of miles away. They want to kill us. So why not just let the illegals come in. They love us and our-free-bees. "

    In Response to French American cont... wrote on Aug 27, 2008 2:22 PM:

    " cont...assist these students in the classroom. Guess who paid for that also. These students also ate free breakfast and lunch. Please do not misunderstand. I have no problem with anyone migrating to the United States, as long as it is legal and they pay their taxes. I just find it very difficult to understand why people who are not paying taxes are receiving benefits, such as free lunch, health care, and welfare. If you are not a citizen, how can you receive welfare and free lunch? "

    In Response to French American wrote on Aug 27, 2008 2:18 PM:

    " A good friend of mine is a nurse at a local hospital and I am a teacher at a local school. She has told me on numerous occasions about the increasing number of illegal aliens receiving care at the hospital. She says that the ER cannot turn away any individual seeking care. Therefore, individuals who do not have insurance and actually should not even be in this country are seeking medical assistance for free. Guess who pays for that. I have had several students who were illegal aliens. None of which spoke English. Extra assistance had to be provided for.. "

    AC wrote on Aug 27, 2008 6:31 AM:

    " To French American:
    I agree with part of your post.It is predicted that spanish speaking people will be the majority some day.It wont be for a while because they have to come here and have children to for the number of them that are legal to rise.that takes time, then 18 years until they can vote.Second they do take handouts, been to the ER lately?A large amount of them dont have insurnace because they dont have legal jobs so they get no benifits.Who do you think pays those bills?Also who has to wait hours to be treated? Legal Citizens "

    French-American wrote on Aug 27, 2008 12:03 AM:

    " To what yall gone do. Did you know that it is predicted the Hispanic population will be the majority in not to many years in the future. They're coming across the borders and they aren't afraid to work. They aren't asking for government handouts. They just do the job and use the money appropriately. You can see it they are taking over your community businesses. And your folks don't mind buying from them. I guess you just gonna have to get use to it. I think I'll visit them and pay them in-denero. "

    AC wrote on Aug 26, 2008 4:08 PM:

    " To: What yall gone do

    First off, I didnt steal any land but someone stole your ability to use correct grammar. Second, how do you figure black people spend the most money? Blacks only make up 17% of the country, are you saying that 17% spends more than the 70% that is white? Please let me know because this is kind of confusing to me how you came up with this conclusion. "

    Oh Dear wrote on Aug 26, 2008 3:23 PM:

    " Little confused person. It is your choice not to go to college and get an education. It is your choice to have baby after baby and get a check and food stamps for each one. You know the system and you work it. Makes me sick. Any smart person will tell you that NOW TIMES we are equal and you can apply for college funds. But I bet you are too dang lazy to apply. But I bet you are waiting for the mailman every month. You said a mouthful of b/s. "

    You are Kidding wrote on Aug 26, 2008 3:19 PM:

    " I really cannot get over this article. My best friend is black and I am white. Should I look into this very intelligent, beautiful, courageous woman's eyes and ask her if she blames me for the white people long ago enslaving the black people? She would look at me and tell me that I was crazy. Why? Because she is a smart human being. YOU ARE NOT A SLAVE. If you want to settle for minimum wage, that is your choice. We all can get college grants. Excuses..paleeze! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 26, 2008 3:11 PM:

    " To "Rev.Brown",
    I am shocked! I don't really believe it is you! I will admit, "you" had me going there for a moment!
    BUT, in my opinion, it is NOT the Rev.Brown we have come to know and "love". You see, it appears there are very few spelling errors, and the grammar and punctuation are pretty good, also!
    So this writer may be a fraud. Except, maybe, he has a ghost{NOT a racial slur} writer?
    OR, could he have taken the que, AND called 1.800.ABC.DEFG, "Hooked on Phonics"?
    I'm-at-a-loss-here. If-it-is-you, Rev.Brown, I'm glad your back! How was Winnfield? "

    Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Aug 26, 2008 3:07 PM:

    " To Rev. Black I would like to visit your church. my number is # 504- 710-3649 or leaderbrown@yahoo.com I also wont like to debate you regarding slavery. "

    Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Aug 26, 2008 2:58 PM:

    " To Rev. Black. slavery is no joking matter you say free transportation, we say human bondage and the most heinous crime ever to happen to mankind perpetrated by the white race. "

    French-American wrote on Aug 25, 2008 11:51 PM:

    " Not to be insensitive Brown but what about it all? Yes slavery occurred and now it's history. Yes the Jim Crow era existed and now it's history. Yes New Orleans people of all colors were called refuges and now it's history. What about it all Brown? Tomorrow, yesterday will be history Brown. Some day you and I will be history Brown. Will the history you leave behind Brown be B.S. like the things you write? Your mind appears to be like that of the child that doesn't know better than to play in the street. Unbelievable. "

    Rev Black wrote on Aug 25, 2008 9:01 PM:

    " Lets just call slavery what it was. Free transportation for your ancestors to the future greatest country on earth. If you want to go back. Pay your own way. You are lucky we dont charge you money since we pretty much paid for you to be here. If you dont like what I say. then please stop complaining and i wont say it anymore. "

    What yall gone do wrote on Aug 25, 2008 6:56 PM:

    " The Latinos own more stores in the black community than blacks. I see blacks spending lots of money in there stores. To me there robbing the community. The Latinos dont spend money with black business. Which cause this problem! Money not being recirculated in the community. If we learn how to keep black money in the community black business will prosper.There are a lot of abandon black business in the city. Remodel,Lease, or Sale reinvest in the black community but keep it black owned and regulate our rules for our community "

    What yall gone do wrote on Aug 25, 2008 5:51 PM:

    " I feel like this. Me personally i dont want anything from the white man keep your land. We Know it was stolen from us. We cant let it happen again. If we unify instead of trying to bring each other down we can generate lots of money were the biggest spenders.Black Church's,Business,Activist's,Councilman's have to come together. We will have disagreements but we have to find a solutions to keep our black community together and safe.Because were so divided selling our soul's while the new Negro's(Mexican)are here. Its bad enough Latinos own all the stores in our community "

    What yall gone do wrote on Aug 25, 2008 5:26 PM:

    " Does Slavery exists or Just Racism? Well to me it goes hand in hand. Black men getting to much time for non violent crime and being enslaved through the 16 judicial system.In the black neighborhoods were treated like every black man sell drugs and harassed by a gang of whiteboys IPSO.You dont know us! Im not protecting the wrong because some of us make bad decision about doing things and we got to be responsible for our action.I love being black most of your white kids wanna be us! The Have Nots! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 25, 2008 4:32 PM:

    " To Rev.Brown,
    I'm sooo glad you have found your way back!! Now, on your claim to land; Didn't you get the message, the land WAS reserved for ALL blacks, freedslaves and freemen alike, after the civil war!
    They also sent people back to Africa, who wanted to go back. The USA started a colony, Sierra Leone, I believe, for the returning blacks! Is this where the land is located? If it is, I'm sorry to say, but you may have missed the boat{NO disrespect intended}! AS for me, I think I will stay, I like it here just fine! "

    Pome wrote on Aug 25, 2008 12:21 PM:

    " Give your land back, Rev. Brown you were bad enough before, now you're starting to sound like that quack Farrakhan. I just had a thought , maybe it's higher ups paying you to go around stirring up trouble, is that how you make your living.. Face the facts Rev. Brown , you can't solve the problem cause you are part of the problem, kind of like a thorn in someones side but in your case it's a sore on everyones backside, a sore that gets infected and once it festers it needs to be popped----ooopppps "

    Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Aug 25, 2008 7:37 AM:

    " 300 years of slavery? and from 1896 to 1954-55 jim crow? no voting rights until 1965. Called us refugees in 05-06 "

    French-American wrote on Aug 24, 2008 11:49 PM:

    " Brown, Brown, Brown, it is so good to read your posts again! I thought we had lost our favorite racist for good. Let me ask this of you concerning your post. If your peeps are from Africa which land should us white Americans give them back? You kinda stumped me on that one. Have you switched from crying out for black criminals to black land management now? Now if you said you were from an Indian Tribe you certainly would have a point to consider. But nope, no land to give to you and your peeps. "

    Chuck wrote on Aug 24, 2008 2:47 PM:

    " You who perpetuate and antagonize the "Raymond Browns" of the world are just as guilty of stirring that racial pot as you accuse them of doing. White doesn't make it right and black doesn't make it fact. I really feel sad for ALL of you who welcome strife and divisiveness as a daily part of your life, a life it seems, you really need to get. I've had my say, and I thank the DI for allowing that. Now, go ahead and fight amongst yourselves. It seems that you'd all rather do that than enjoy or welcome peace. FINIS. "

    rjb wrote on Aug 24, 2008 12:39 PM:

    " WHAT land, Minister Farrakhan...I mean, RayRay...??? What land do I owe you???...if you're talking about your MOTHER LAND...go GET it...NOW!!! Other than that...I have WORKED...HARD...for the land I have...you AIN"T gettin' it, brutha.....I don't OWE you that! And don't come looking for it!!! You may be SURPRISED at what you get when you get here! "

    B.Bean wrote on Aug 23, 2008 9:16 PM:

    " My kids heard the n word from a black guys radio, when they asked me what it meant I should have had them ask the guy with the loud radio, but he would have gotten mad that they said the n word. Instead I had to explain to two little kids what it meant, but it is hard to get them to understand why we cant say that word but it is more than ok for them to say! My kid asked is that a black man, I told him, he is a man that is black ! "

    to Brown wrote on Aug 23, 2008 7:08 PM:

    " You think we feel intimidated. You're not getting your land back, so GET OVER IT! Please---you epitomize the ignorance of the most ignorant. You call yourself a reverand. Well I don't. A reverand doesn't encourage hatred. That's why I left out the "reverand" in your name. "

    AC wrote on Aug 23, 2008 6:27 PM:

    " To Rev Brown...

    What land? you are not a Native American. What land did white take from you or your ancestors? Do you want a plane ticket back to Africa or something? "

    rjb wrote on Aug 23, 2008 2:52 PM:

    " Rayray, where have you been???...good to have you back. This WAS gettin' kinda dull, but now we have YOU to pick on again. Wuzza matter, can't find any OTHER place to stick your nose in?? This set of posts is kinda cut and dry. Modern day whites didn't own slaves, don't need to apologize for slavery, and PRETTY MUCH accept all peoples as they are, unless given a reason!!! But, PREJUDICES, not racist views, continue to abound on BOTH sides. So those are the facts! Feel free to muddy it up with your "white-hating" comments from here on out!!! HERE-WE-GO!! "

    AC wrote on Aug 23, 2008 1:16 PM:

    " If the white people have been messing it up for so long, why is the US concidered to be the greatist country in the world? Even Barak Obama says so.."You live in the greatest country in the world...Now please join me and help me to change it" I dont quite understand that quote because if it is the best, why change it? But that is one of the many reasons I will not vote for him. I guess that makes me a racist since I wont vote for him. Oh well, I know I am not a racist, Barak is. "

    AC wrote on Aug 23, 2008 1:12 PM:

    " I can say that if you act like this around your children, you do teach them racism. Why is "You People"racist? If I am talking to a group of hippies and I say"you people" to them, is that racist? Oh wait hippies are not a race so I guess not. So why when I say it to a group of Black people, it is racist? I can promise you that my comments are not stupid, they do make perfect sense, but I am glad enrage you, that makes me very happy.You enrage me though, because you are a racist. "

    Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Aug 22, 2008 9:31 PM:

    " I know you thought that i was gone. The Rev. Brown is back! "

    Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Aug 22, 2008 8:13 PM:

    " We as a black race of people are only saying to the white race " stop your racism and gave the land back now" peace will come when the white man gave up his power. If you disagree I invite you reply yours truly The Rev. Raymond Brown. "

    Mother of Multiculture wrote on Aug 22, 2008 6:40 PM:

    " Are you serious? I am a WHITE mother of biracial children, both having a BLACK father. I have NEVER treated them as though they are either WHITE or BLACK. They are my CHILDREN. They know their histories and cultures on both sides and have a rich family life full of love on their dad's side and mine. This story is exactly what I do NOT want my children turning into. Good thing they were brought up better than that. Get over it. "

    Butta wrote on Aug 22, 2008 12:18 PM:

    " i am a 14yr.old african american girl who has much to say about this.i think being racist isn't very nice.to answer one of the commenters'remarks to this article,"you people"affects blacks because when a caucasian says that,they r saying that we belong in a whole different world from them and we r nuthing but animals.but i am intellegent,and whites thought blacks were nuthing,but i luv everyone for who they are and not they're skin color.i feel we should luv each other and end the racist stupidity.blacks didn't have to suffer like that,But-It-Happened,and yet racism continues.we share the(Same Ground)cant We.Get.Along?Do-it-4 your families.:) "

    John wrote on Aug 21, 2008 10:05 AM:

    " I am a white dude and I am sick of the racism. I am a NI native and have a BS from ULL and a MS from LSU. I have lived all over our state and I find that New Iberia is one of the most backwards, racist, closed minded places I have ever lived. We are at a time of need as people and the only way we can solve our problems is if we work together for peace and happiness.

    Eracism

    Stop the ignorance. We are all_many_colors_of_people_and people_of_many_colors._Peace_is_a_good_thing.

    much love,

    john "

    Kim wrote on Aug 21, 2008 10:04 AM:

    " Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their future and crimes from society.
    Benjamin Franklin "

    Kim wrote on Aug 21, 2008 9:54 AM:

    " Be not the slave of your own past. Plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep and swim far, so you shall come back with self-respect, with new power, with an advanced experience that shall explain and overlook the old.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson
    US essayist & poet (1803 - 1882) "

    me wrote on Aug 20, 2008 2:53 PM:

    " TO: BIRACIAL SLAVE DESCENDANT

    I am biracial and do not complain as much as you. so what your mother gave you up that doesnt mean all white people are horrible. you have the best of both worlds so use it wisely. You say you grew up with hatred for them well honey its seems you still do. "

    texas boy wrote on Aug 20, 2008 12:42 PM:

    " I am white, PROUD of it. If you are black, be PROUD of it. The white person is not to blame for your short comings. If you think we are you are very wrong. You say that the black person can not make it in this society, look at all the succesful atheletes, businessmen and women in this country. Quit blaming the white man for everything. Take responsibility of your own life. Blacks caal us racist,(not hardly). What if we had a Miss White America, White entertainment television, White American Business association, Think on that for a while. "

    get over it wrote on Aug 20, 2008 11:25 AM:

    " I am biracial and i also dont like what the white people have done years ago but i dont go around hating them for it. Did it occur to you maybe not all of them argree on what their ancisters did? Your half white do you blame yourself? talk about stupidity listen to your comments. My mother is a loving white women who married a black man and she loves everyone for who they are on the inside! So do not go around blaming todays people for what happened long agoo "

    cool dude wrote on Aug 20, 2008 11:06 AM:

    " What a wonder,I figured it would bother a person of color.Im not racist at all as a matter of fact i have several races that work for my company. Thats the only reason i dont identify my self:in fear of an idiot like yourself to claim to be a victim of racism. Im very comfortable not being bothered by laws such as this one i dont plan on doing anything that would put me in a position of being in trouble.I think you have to many things bothering you,Probably things against the law. "

    TO AC wrote on Aug 19, 2008 6:23 PM:

    " Why shouldnt I want whites to "fix" everything? They did and are doing a wonderful job of screwing it up! But, I have news for all of you: YES WE CAN! That is our hope now! Whites have been messing up the country from George Washington to George Bush, let US show you how we work it now! Biracial Slave Descendent, good luck in trying to overcome you feelings;it will get progressively worse! The real thoughts of whites towards blacks will soon be displayed around election time! "

    To Cool Dude wrote on Aug 19, 2008 6:16 PM:

    " You are very wise not to use your name. You would really see upfront how a noose is tied. "

    To AC wrote on Aug 19, 2008 6:08 PM:

    " DONT EVEN ATTEMPT TO MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT WHAT I TEACH MY CHILDREN!That is not for you to kow. I can say that ALL my children,when giving descriptions,use any word except ones that consist of a color barrier. I dont fill out blanks about my color because they too are biased! I refered to white people as that, I dont say "you people" or other bigoted racist-centered generalizations! Yes, I am very articulate and smart! What side will you blame that on? You, AC, of all the comments, have angered me the most because it consista of the most stupidity! "

    Born and Raised in Delcambre wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:19 PM:

    " I grew up in one of the least racially diverse places in La. I am african-american. I had a very hard time growing up in this town because many of the adults brain-wash their children to look at blacks as beneath even the trashiest of white people. I grew up in a middle class family and yet I still never really fitted in with anyone in this town until high school. I got called names like grease monkey, porch monkey and yes even the n- word.
    Racism coming to end???not in Delcambre "

    c.c. wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " I also grew to hatred for blacks because of the way they are and if you are black you know what I mean. "

    cool dude wrote on Aug 19, 2008 12:47 PM:

    " This is to Biracial guy:The simple statement of:< you people> Why would that bother you? That it self does not depict racism.....Com on....Its amazing how simple words can be taken any way YOU people would like them to be. "

    edgeman wrote on Aug 19, 2008 11:42 AM:

    " I am a shade of gray. I am racist. NO ONE COUNTS BUT MY FAMILY AND ME. "

    AC wrote on Aug 19, 2008 10:51 AM:

    " I think you teach your kids racism because of the hate that you have. You expect white people to make everything better. Do black people have no responsibility for anything? Also you are half white, so you of all people should not be complaining about racism, you have the best of both worlds. You can say you a white, or pull the race card as you have done here. And also, how is saying yall or you people or you all racist? if talking about a group of people like blacks or whites, why can you all not be substituted? "

    Biracial Slave Descendent contd wrote on Aug 19, 2008 8:15 AM:

    " I NEVER said that I hated all whites! I said I GREW WITH HATRED FOR THEM! The comments about my dead father are horrid but I will not dignify the comments with another because this is a forum of "OPINION".I gave my opinion and I respect those of others. Thank you to the lady who considered me beautiful but notice the comment afterward (with white ancestry).I teach my children that you are beautiful "all by yourself" which means that you need no confirmaton from anyone!Again, I have 3 kids that I was raising by myself until I met a BLACK/man/who/decided/to/pick/up/where/the/other/idiots/left/so/you/see/I/just/dont/dilike/whites/i/dislike/ignorant/blacks/also/please/read/deeper/than/the/words/in/my/article/and/you/will/see/that/it/is/my/feeling/and/one/cannot/be/wrong/to/feel/the/way/they/do/it/is/one/of/those/freedoms/that/was/granter/at/birth/ "

    Biracial Slave Descendent wrote on Aug 19, 2008 8:08 AM:

    " I cannot change WHAT I am. I am a result of a biracial encounter back in the 70's. We all know what was going on then. As far as bling, jewerly, and good shoes, I HAVE NEVER OWNED A PAIR OF NIKE'S and dont plan to get any. I have three children and I shop at Wal-Mart (Old Navy when they have a sale). I dont receive public assistance OF ANY SORT and I am responsible for raising and rearing my own kids. Why some like it, I cant answer for them. I can only account for me and how/I/fee/and/sometime/I/am/still/angry/because/racism/is/alive/and/well/If/you/dont/believe/it/why/did/some/of/the/comment/below/consist/of/you/people/or/yall/? "

    cool dude wrote on Aug 19, 2008 7:38 AM:

    " This is to sick and tired,I totally agree with everything you stated.Its the..... truth i see it everytime im in the stores. Im counting my change to be able to support my family with out any assistance. I have a fairly large family and work 6-7 days a week. You can tell who has food stamps its not hard at all. "

    cool dude wrote on Aug 19, 2008 7:31 AM:

    " Im curiuos does anyone other that my self have a problem with the new state law regarding hangman nooses? I dont see the big deal about it.It seems to only bother people of color. Hanging was actually a way of punishment. I support capital punishment. I also have many friends of different races who also support my opinions. "

    to sick and tired wrote on Aug 18, 2008 9:57 PM:

    " I agree 100 percent. Thanks for saying what we all think. "

    Sick and Tired wrote on Aug 18, 2008 3:05 PM:

    " Oh, and you call yourselves a "people of simplicity"? Well why the need for big flashy jewelry, the best sneakers, and fancy decked out vehicles with expensive rims?? Things that I myself could not afford. Why?? Because I unlike most of you have to buy my own groceries, and pay for my own children. I don't get ANY help from the government, instead I have to work my tail off so the taxes I pay can go to your food stamps and welfare. SO YOU TELL ME WHO IS REALLY "ENSLAVED"? "

    Sick and Tired wrote on Aug 18, 2008 2:54 PM:

    " OMG!!! Are you serious??? I am sooo sick and tired of hearing the same old crap about slavery. GET OVER IT!!! You nor I have EVER been enslaved!!! It's time for blacks to stop pulling the "RACE" card everytime something is not going your way. And if you paid attention on history class you would know that it was The AFRICANS selling their own people on the coasts of Africa. So wouldn't that make your race just as guilty as ours??? "

    cool dude wrote on Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM:

    " The person that wrote this article is one of the key ingredients of racism.the way he spelled ameriKKKa ???? what an IDIOT.Thats why we have more and more problems between blacks and whites.If a certain advertising group does not show any blacks its racism.Thats why now you see plenty commercials w/all blacks.....give me a break......... "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Aug 18, 2008 5:22 AM:

    " Responding to this jewel from the poster "interesting" -

    "If you want to have some white traits, you've got to take them all--even the fact that your white side was in on slavery too."

    No, Interesting...I don't think so. When you have love for people regardless of skin color, then you don't have to worry about that. I'm into unity while you're into trying to cause trouble. "

    Racism-Leave It Alone wrote on Aug 17, 2008 10:35 AM:

    " Please, will everyone just get together and love one another.Leave the subject of blame in the past. I teach children, not black not white, just children.We could learn a few things about togetherness from the CHILDREN. They are ALL precious in my sight. Race does not come into play in my classroom. "

    interesting wrote on Aug 16, 2008 9:29 PM:

    " Your mother was very pretty. You are probably very beautiful also. The most beautiful black women have some white ancestry so you should be proud. Look at Halle Berry. Some black people are so hypocritical. You don't want to have anything to do with whites, yet you favor the "bright" ones as the most beautiful. If you want to have some white traits, you've got to take them all--even the fact that your white side was in on slavery too. "

    AC wrote on Aug 16, 2008 4:21 PM:

    " Well I am sorry if I offended you. I guess I put your father into one pot, similar to how you put white people into one pot for slavery. In retrospect I realize my comment was insensitive. Still I do think that it is odd that your father was shot because they thought he was a suspect. He must have done something else. The police do not normally shoot first then ask questions. If they did do that with your father, you, your mother, and your paternal grandparents should have gotten a lawyer and sued the police for that. "

    To AC wrote on Aug 15, 2008 7:44 PM:

    " If i knew who you were I would definately have a few choice words for you! How dare you speak of my dead father in that manner? And since you must know, he was shot in a pool hall because he looked like a suspect of a robbery; black and tall with a short haircut. It was later found that he was not the perp and the police were fired. It is individuals like you that force me to make the assumptions that I make. And my hatred towards race isnt limited to white! It extends to ignorant! A raceallofitsown! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 15, 2008 3:56 PM:

    " To AC,
    It does NOT matter why or how he was killed! What matters NOW, is the fact she is trying to find her family. She sounds confused: angry and upset! What matters is that she gets answers to her questions.
    We cannot answer for the slavery part, because we were NOT there. As-for-the family-issues, we can only make suggestions that may help. Also, our suggestions may trigger a better suggestion by someone else. I know my suggestions are NOT always the best, just what I can come up with, with the information at hand.
    God Bless BSD! "

    AC wrote on Aug 15, 2008 6:32 AM:

    " I have a question for the author... Why was your father shot? was he doing something stupid and posed a threat to the police so they shot him? or was he one of the ones who was a victim of police racism and they just killed him to see a black man bleed? Id be willing to be it is the first one... but I will let you tell us. "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 15, 2008 12:00 AM:

    " To BSD,
    Go slowly with the "old" man. One thing to remember is, OUR generation was raised ALOT different than his! You do NOT want to push or assert your feelings. This would be the best time to keep your emotions (anger), if any, in check! You may have to REINFORCE to him that you are NOT looking for anything from him! That is, other than you wanting your children to know their Great-grandfather! It may take a while, remember, time is on YOUR side! But tell him that you do wish for him to know your family! God Bless! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 14, 2008 11:52 PM:

    " To BSD,
    Go back to your grandfather. But this time, go with the half-brother you get along with. Tell him how you feel, BUT do it in a non-accusatory way. Ask him to tell you about your mother/grandmother's side of the family. Ask about family history! He MAY feel like reminiscing, he may not. But try to get him to talk about "the family".
    If he starts to open up, listen to him. Write down pertinent info. When you start to "wrap up" the conversation, ask if you could bring along one of HIS great-grandchildren the next-time! "

    c.c wrote on Aug 14, 2008 10:43 PM:

    " That free at last saying or what ever you want to call it, research to see where he got some of his quotes from you would be surprised. Its not all his words and he wasnt all good. Read up on his life you would learn something. "

    c.c. wrote on Aug 14, 2008 10:41 PM:

    " I will never apologize for slavery because I never owned one. And blacks need to apologize too because whites were slaves too awwwww I bet you didnt know that huh. And did you know black used to sell black slaves also. awwwwwwwww And you need remember you said a mouthful you are the new generation of blacks now. So get educated and get a real job so you dont have to live on welfare and food stamps like you said. Racism will end when the blacks let it go it didnt just happen to you. continue........ "

    A VERY EDUCATED BLACK WOMAN wrote on Aug 14, 2008 6:16 PM:

    " I for one totally understands what she is trying to say. Its not only that some of the whites hate blacks, but some of the blacks hate whites, which they might think is OK because of what was done to us. Its not OK because you have to look at it, whites were not born hating blacks they were raised to hate blacks. You have to look at it, it was that ONE person who started this ignorance. So all saying is that im black and I love every single person in this world whether they are racist or not. "

    Yikes wrote on Aug 14, 2008 4:50 PM:

    " Ok I was trying to read all the messages and got dizzy. This is what I gotta say to the writer of the article and any one else who thinks whites are racist. Get off your duffy, get an education, a job and if that don't work go back to Africa. Than you don't have to hear what whites think of black. Gez you all give me a case of the hibegebees "

    Hard Road to Hoe wrote on Aug 13, 2008 11:56 PM:

    " John you sound just like the old Coke commercial. I almost wanted to drink a coke when I read that. "

    to hard road wrote on Aug 13, 2008 7:38 PM:

    " Thanks for at least attempting to understand my feelings and frustrations. It just has been very difficult growing up; I AM AN ADULT NOW! I have to deal with all sorts of individuals. If I dont like you, it isnt because of your race. I have more caucasion friends than african-americans and it is only because of the area that I live in. Your interest pecks mine though. Thanks! "

    To I ask this wrote on Aug 13, 2008 7:35 PM:

    " My father was killed in May 1975. I was born in October 1975. He didnt even know that he was gonna have a daughter. He was an only child and his mother(my grandmother) died under her tree from alcoholism. I have met his family and some of them have done their best to befriend me but are very apprehensive. I only know he's my father because that is the name my mother gave Catholic Social Services back in 1975. I am related to the Fortenberry's in New Iberia. Great grandmother's name was Loomis. "

    Jarred James Breaux wrote on Aug 13, 2008 4:47 PM:

    " The irony is that most people on this list are either of African American descent or of Cajun descent, both of whom never owned slaves. Only the rich plantation owners actually owned slaves. "

    John wrote on Aug 13, 2008 10:29 AM:

    " I am a white dude and I love all people. I hate racism and bigotry. I wish that we could all work together as people to make our world a better place.

    Peace to All. "

    Hard Road to Hoe wrote on Aug 13, 2008 12:20 AM:

    " Why don't you give his name. Perhaps someone can fill you in on the details of what happened to him. Might just have been a case of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nobody said you had to let that go. There are archives at the daily iberian which I'm sure could help you. By the way I know I'm not a racist because I dislike all people the same. With me you earn my respect before I give freely of my friendship. No handouts here. Just keepin it real. "

    to southern fried wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:24 PM:

    " Unfortunately, she is not alive. She died in 2002 before I was ever able to meet her. The picture is my birth mother. it is the only one that I have. I have two brothers from her and yes I am close to one of them. The other has not wanted any contact with me he said because i am black. i still love him nonetheless. My biological grandmother is also deceased. i did meet my biological grandfather and he stated "didnt we give you away" and this was just last year! "

    Curious wrote on Aug 12, 2008 5:35 PM:

    " You said this:

    I am the product of a bi-racial relationship. My mother got pregnant for a black man and her "white" mother told her that if she chose to keep me then she would be disowned. She, then, put me up for adoption,

    I ask this:

    Please tell me why your "black father" or his family did not raise you? Where is the hatred for that? Seems you're placing blame on one race when the other did no better. "

    change wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:49 PM:

    " To BSD
    You can not change others, you can change yourself, and I will pray for you to let go your hate. Whites will never understand. They think we get to much free grants,loan etc. But we are poorest culture. All other culture have grown but us and it have a lot to do with slavery. The mental abuse that we are nothing this goes from one generation to other. Break the chain with you. Let go the hate. "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:18 AM:

    " To BSD,
    You may have lost your chance to do that, as she would probably be in her late 80's or older, if still alive. BUT if she IS, go to her, NOW, without waiting! Ask her about what happened. How about your Mother? You have a picture of her, are you close? How about your "white" siblings? Are you close with them? If not, why not? Whose-choice-was-it-to-be-separated?
    I DO pray for you to find healing in your heart! Maybe, you can initiate a "friendship" within your family and start the healing process. GOD Bless. "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:07 AM:

    " To BSD,
    Their children, who have been told of the atrocities done in their "homeland", admit they don't "feel" anything concerning this! They have been back many times, seen the old "camp sites", read it in history class, BUT they did NOT live it, how can they feel it? The children have no feelings whatsoever about what happened. All grand-parents killed, along with more than 30 aunts,uncles,&cousins.
    Therefore, what you are feeling, I believe, is a "miss-placed" anger. Have you ever talked to your mother's mother, about what happened? "

    to hard road wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:06 AM:

    " Dont know. He was 18 when they shot him and nothng was ever written up in the paper about it except for the obituary that i read. Should I just let that go also? Should I just say that all is well now? Get over it? the nerve of some of you! you say that you are not racist but you use the reference "you people", "ya'll" and so on. I DONT HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL! Graduated and choose to stay home now. Why are you on the computer? Dont judge me! Ask me what you want ot know! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:51 AM:

    " To BSD,
    IF you read ANY history book, you will find slavery in ALL areas of the world! White and Black slaves. Pol Pot, from Khmer Rouge{sp?} "fame", enslaved his OWN people. The United Nations sold out the Khmer people to this Communist butcher. Less than 40 years ago! Read "The Killing Fields", for more of man's inhumanity to man.
    A family I know quite well, lived that "experience"! Or more correctly, most DIED from their experience. More than half of their family, tortured, raped, & murdered! Several more died when they escaped to Thailand! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:36 AM:

    " To BSD,
    So you want to enslave Caucasian people, rape, beat, torture, split families,etc. Oh, and only for 300 years.
    Only then can you be satisfied? BUT you do not say what you want of those who captured and sold into slavery, half of your ancestry! Only Caucasians!
    Are you aware that the slaves who wished to return to Africa, were sent back? Most went to Sierra Leone, a country the U.S. helped to establish, with the former slaves and their families.
    Why not look into moving there? Then it would end the "racism" as YOU know it! "

    go to school and get a good job wrote on Aug 12, 2008 7:59 AM:

    " You want to have as much as everyone else?..Then tell your people to stop killing, robbing, and thugging and go to school get educated and find a good job then you won't be on welfare and taking all of everyone elses social security mony and taxes paid...........sometimes i think we work for our check and most of your peoples!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stop crying over spilt milk and grow up and raise your kids the right way (IT ISN'T OUR FAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) "

    NL wrote on Aug 12, 2008 2:33 AM:

    " There are many injustices in the world; but God blesses his children. How sad of you to spend so much of your time and efforts on the negative aspects of your life. You should have given YOUR FAMILY more than just a few lines and spent a lot less of your writing about people who didn't want you and don't care. You could have used your time to write a beautiful piece about your adoptive mother and posted a beautiful picture of her instead. Your words depict a woman filled with hatred when it's obvious God has blessed you. "

    Hard Road to Hoe wrote on Aug 12, 2008 12:28 AM:

    " You said to ask if we want to know something. So were the police at fault in the shooting of your biological father? Or do you even know? "

    rjb wrote on Aug 11, 2008 1:06 PM:

    " Sorry to break the news, but racism will never go away. The word "racist" is used erroneously in place of the word "prejudiced" to depict those whose views differ from the views of others. It's a difference in opinion of lifestyles. There are those who want to curse others, kill others, disrespect others, and they all hang together. Then there are those who live on the right side of the law, live decent lives, and THEY hang together in a group. And the skin colors ARE mixed! All the talking in the world is NOT gonna change these 2 groups. "

    TO RESPONDANTS OF MY ARTICLE wrote on Aug 11, 2008 11:25 AM:

    " Everything in this article is prevelant today. My father didnt come "to my rescue" because he was shot to death by police! Yes, my parents as well as one of my "black" brothers did go to Africa. Yes! I am angry because the world isnt fair! Yes! I do help my black community and I first start by teaching my kids to love ALL people regardless of color. I also take in children of parents who have either gone to jail or just "need a break". DO NOT make assumptions about me! THAT'S SO TYPICAL! Ask me and I'll tellyoutheanswer! "

    Grandchild Biracial wrote on Aug 11, 2008 5:58 AM:

    " He is a wonderful child. Mother is white and father is black. Mother is raising him alone, with help from her parents. Father has never stepped up to the plate to provide for this child. What is wrong with this picture? Grandchild will always be very much loved and accepted by us. Father cannot not even hold down a job, because he has other children, that they garnish his check for. I call father a sperm donor. "

    Meryl B. wrote on Aug 11, 2008 4:07 AM:

    " Racism will never die, the idea is unrealistic. Humans love to hate each other for their differences. It's like "world peace", it'll never come to fruition.

    With that said, This article reads like a person who is burdened by hateful thoughts who wants to get it off their chest. Well, I hope it does you some good. "

    Hard Road to Hoe wrote on Aug 10, 2008 11:53 PM:

    " This story really reveals a tragedy that has been prevalent in the black community for many years. No black fathers taking responsibility for their actions. This bi-racial baby was given up for adoption and why was that? I see no anger about the black father not coming to her rescue. HELLO! Can someone tell me why she isn't angry about that? Not to busy to make a baby. Just to busy to raise one. Now if that is a trait that originates in Africa we can't help it. So get past the hate I think Obama has. "

    M. H wrote on Aug 10, 2008 7:48 PM:

    " What exactly is your point? This post states nothing concerning current affairs, nor does it present any necessary information. It consists of angry rantings about being given up for adoption by a white woman. If you are dissatisfied with the way America is today, do something about it. Rather than spending fifteen minutes composing an angry, irrational post, do something to help the black community. No man should pay for his father's sins. No one should be held accountable for the actions of slave owners. "

    RAVE STOMP wrote on Aug 10, 2008 2:35 PM:

    " Typical BLACK people ranting about nothing. She is upset at her white mother so takes it out on the whole race. WAIT!!! Isn't it wrong whenever us WHITES do that? YES it is But I am WHITE and she is BLACK. Its ok for Blacks to bad mouth WHITES just not the other way around. Whites say something here comes Jessie,Al,NAACP,NAN, the list goes on. Blacks say something you don't here squat. Why is that? Because WHITES we have SENSE and LOGIC in our HEADS. "

    Perry Leblanc wrote on Aug 10, 2008 1:07 PM:

    " If you watch a few hip-hop videos it's easy to see that there are many blacks that do not act in a way that would bring respect. Quit acting like idiots and trying to blame EVERYTHING on other people. "

    rjb wrote on Aug 10, 2008 8:45 AM:

    " BSD..these are your words.."You may not be RESPONSIBLE for enslaving my ancestors directly but some people of your race were!" Hmmm...you may not be responsible for killing innocent pawn shop owners, but some of YOUR people were!!! And then you said, "Its like being an indirect recipient of a will; you didnt do anything to get it but you got it anyway!" Yep, you're right...that's kinda like laying the blame for crime on YOUR people, isn't it? YOU didn't deserve the reputation, but YOU got it anyway!! You poor child, you haven't realized that this is modern day. There-is-no-black-way-there-is-no-white-way-there-is-only-the-RIGHT-way! "

    Cajunator wrote on Aug 9, 2008 10:26 PM:

    " to BIRACIAL SLAVE DESCENDANT: How many of the things you listed in your original post,(regarding slaves), ever happened to you? I think you should seriously think about the words of your wise black mother.It is horrible what happened to slaves hundreds of years ago, but I have nothing to apologize for, and you have nothing to claim, so let's move forward and try to keep your mother's words of wisdom as a guide. "

    fromfellowwhiteslave wrote on Aug 9, 2008 8:16 PM:

    " It happened to us "whites" also it went on for thousands of years. We were slaves to the Greeks, Romans, Africans, Egptians, read your history. I cannot believe that you would go so low as thell us we" mentally trained you". If we did I donot think you would be sitting around drawing welfare, or when you do get up it is to rob someone.It did not happen to you slavery has been gone for over 150 years get over it. We whites did. "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Aug 9, 2008 4:46 PM:

    " No, it won't be ending this week. I'm somewhat of a political activist at times and let me assure you that there is work to be done to open some minds. "

    open your eyes wrote on Aug 9, 2008 8:30 AM:

    " You, my friend, is why RACISM is as strong as it is.How much more equal does the country have to be?White folk have to walk on a very thin line to not be called a racist.On the other hand black people can say nearly anything they want about the opposite race and absolutely nothing is said about the matter except they are just proud of their African American heritage.Black people praise blacks who say "I am black and I am proud" but if a white person was to say the same about their race they would be racist. "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 8, 2008 3:55 PM:

    " To BSD, cont.
    Or-how-about-the-trail-of-tears? Native Americans forced across the South, not even allowed to stop and bury their dead! They were left to the scavengers of the woods!
    Slaves were made to work! And they were worked very hard! Families were torn apart. This is a fact.
    History {lesson} is OVER!
    It is done. We cannot take/get back what we did NOT endure!!
    Once we ALL come to terms with this, WE will ALL be better off.
    Jesus said to "forgive your brother seven times seventy"{paraphrasing}each and every day!
    I pray you will find peace&comfort in your heart! "

    AC wrote on Aug 8, 2008 3:49 PM:

    " I cannot believe that the biracial slave descendant would be so racist. The reason that this will never happen is because whites are the vast majority. Simple as that. You can try all you want and it will not happen. You need to be happy that our horrible ancestors brought your ancestors here from Africa. If not then you would likely not be here today because they would have died of a disease and you would have never been born. Instead of being angry be happy because I know and you know that you are better off in the USA! "

    continued from AP Story wrote on Aug 8, 2008 3:46 PM:

    " In that same article from Associated Press, Duke also wrote that "Obama is a visual aid for White Americans who just dont get it yet that we have lost control of our country, and unless we get it back we are heading for compledte annihilation as a people." I guess we still shouldn't be angry. Sounds like they would like to put us back in slavery! If this isnt a wake-up statement for you blacks who think "all is fair and equal" then I dont know what is. PLEASE WAKE UP BEFORE YOU POISON THE YOUNG WITH FALSE HOPE! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 8, 2008 3:42 PM:

    " To BSD,
    Your points have been noted. But Most slaves were actually treated "fairly". By this I mean NOT tortured, or beaten regularly. Yes, rapes did occur, along with other atrocities. BUT rarely were they murdered. This was NOT done by the U.S.Government! It was the plantation owners themselves!
    Yet, the U.S.Government DID use biological warfare on the Native Americans! Yes, they condoned the indiscriminate killing of men, women, and children! They did this with contaminated clothing and bedding{Small Pox}. Yet I do not hear a loud cry from them, like I hear from Americans of African decent.cont. "

    AND YOU SAY RACISM IS DEAD wrote on Aug 8, 2008 3:37 PM:

    " To you who disagree to my article: According to The Associated Press "Obama's election would trigger a backlash-whites rising up, a revolution of sorts-that they think is long overdue. He'd be a "visual aid" says former KKK leader David Duke, in trying to bring other around to their view that whites have lost control of America." So,is it still JUST me that is bitter? Didn't David almost win? Wake up people! "

    Lynn wrote on Aug 8, 2008 2:40 PM:

    " Personally, this writer sounds like the root of her issue is her birth mother giving her up for adoption because her birth father was black. The writings in your post are very articulate, but, full of hatred. You should seek help for both. You are holding yourself back. "

    to Mr. Romero wrote on Aug 8, 2008 2:08 PM:

    " Point taken but I think that you are missing mine! I said that I "was" angry; past tense. I was not a slave, no, but my great grandfather(whom I did meet was). I met my white side of my family and my mother's father WONT talk to me. He told me that "You shoulda got the hint;we gave you away!" I am no longer angry at whites; i have two white brothers. However, do you or do you not agree that racism exists? If you dont, please invite me to live in your world because it is prevelant in mine. "

    possibly wrote on Aug 8, 2008 11:25 AM:

    " Racism will never go away because africans americans won't allow it. Don't blame us for what our ancestors did. I have many black friends and I do have some in my family. I don't look at anyone different. But, many blacks who feel like we're still racist and believe that whites should be punished for what our ancestors did to you walk around here believe whites owe something to you. Newsflash, no one has slaves anymore. Go dig up the dead ones who beat you and raped you. Don't take it out on us. "

    Kim wrote on Aug 8, 2008 10:52 AM:

    " Of course,a European slave had a higher chance of seeing his homeland again than an African slave.North Africans were more keen on ransoming their captives than Europeans and Americans in possession of African slaves.Still, lifelong captivity was the sad fate of a myriad of Europeans caught by Barbary corsairs.Basically, I wanted to inform you that blacks enslaving whites for 300 years already occured.We are one and all descendents of Slavery. Just thought I would let you know that.If we all teach tolerance to our children Dr. Kings Dream will live on as it should in a loving peaceful way. "

    Kim wrote on Aug 8, 2008 10:44 AM:

    " Cont-Their traumatic experience of capture was compounded by the humiliation of being displayed to prospective buyers like merchandise.(Very much like the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade to which you speak)As there was no plantation system in North Africa, Europeans did not toil in the midst of sugar canes or cotton fields. Many, however, were put to work in galleys, others hauling rocks at construction sites, working in mines or cutting timber.Whatever their labor,horrendous conditions to which European slaves were subjected; disease, unabated hunger, all manner of cruelty inflicted upon them by their masters and the general despair of captivity. "

    Kim wrote on Aug 8, 2008 10:39 AM:

    " By the way I am not the same Kim already on this post. Just wanted inform you about the Mediterranean Slave Trade.This occured between the years 1500-1800 where as european christians were enslaved by North African Muslims.Muslim raids reached as far as Iceland,but the proximity of Italy to the North African coast made it a convenient and frequent target for Muslim slaving activities.Captured human beings in both cases came from all walks of life. "

    Ronnir Romero wrote on Aug 8, 2008 10:31 AM:

    " CONT.

    You can go to the bank and take out a loan to start or buy a business. You obviously have computer skills, and you are articulate in your writings. You have what it takes to be successful. The only person holding you back is yourself. Nobody can change what happened 200 years ago. But today you have every opportunity to excel in life, yet you choose to blame the white man, all the while you're wanting to collect from the white man. "

    Ronnie Romero wrote on Aug 8, 2008 10:23 AM:

    " Newsflash! there was a very successful civil rights movement back in the 60's which gave you equality. By the age of your mom's picture you must be somewhere around 35-45 years of age. You have never lived in a slave society. You have always lived in freedom and equality. Look around you, a black man will possibly be President in a few months. Blacks are successful business people, television stars, Judges, lawyers, doctors, athletes, movie stars, musical celebrates etc... You are allowed to educate yourself through the university, at a very low rate I might add. CONT. "

    Ms. Iberia Lady... wrote on Aug 8, 2008 9:50 AM:

    " Just what would you like us (caucasians)
    to do for you? What is with the hate? It is not our fault that your mother gave you away and caused this hatred.
    You need some serious counceling and to ask God to help you forgive your mother and the white man for what our ancesters did. We can't change anything they did so it is time to forgive and live a great life of forgiveness and you would be a happier person. "

    Don wrote on Aug 8, 2008 8:34 AM:

    " first all you were not born in Africa so what makes you African American. shouldn't you just be an AMERICAN. you posting this comment in the forun is the dumbest thing ever posted. You are the racist. I wonder if it is becuase you are bi-racial as you called it. There were more blacks sending their brothers from the home land that the whites. the past is the past GET OVER IT RACIST. "

    BE REALISTIC wrote on Aug 8, 2008 8:18 AM:

    " Whomever wrote this article makes some great points. We Should Not judge people but the fact is, it is only human. When you give a description of someone, it usually consists of height, est. weight, and COLOR. Color is a distinct description and it is seen first before anything else. It is also human to dislike those who you have persecuted you. I understand the writer's feelings. Race shouldn't be an issue but the fact is that it is very alive. How many times have you clutched your purse or locked your doors when someone(black or white)comes who doesntlookquiteright? "

    Feel the hate wrote on Aug 8, 2008 6:40 AM:

    " That was exactly my point, you're mother being white. But do you miss the bigger point? You were put up for adoption, there could be much worse things. I really wish you the best, and hope you can deal with the anger, but I held no one back, or enslaved them to get where I am today. "

    Kim wrote on Aug 8, 2008 6:09 AM:

    " You grew up hating whites? Sounds like you are the racist hun. "

    Common Sense wrote on Aug 7, 2008 11:03 PM:

    " First off, you have never met anyone who was a slave. You are only spouting what you heard. Naturally you only heard what you wanted to hear, the negative. Sure blacks were enslaved. No one ever denied that, but when you spout off your hatred in a public forum expect all the responses that will be published here. Believe me, I would NEVER apologize for something my ancestors did. That was their time, their mind, their thinking. What you need to realize is the whole truth. Whites and Blacks alike were involved in the slave trade. Get if right. "

    Too many hurts wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:22 PM:

    " I understand that you are hurting,but all of that is in the past. You all want apologies, but what about those poor Jews who were exterminated by the Germans because of their race? The African Americans are always wanting apologies for things we the (white) race had no part of. Those people who did are dead. The Jews lost tens of thousands of their kind, but I never hear where they expect an apology. Those who were responsible for their deaths are now dead and the survivors of the Holocaust are hurting as well but never complain to others. "

    Know more than you do wrote on Aug 7, 2008 9:02 PM:

    " To Biracial Slave Descendant: You have a big problem and it's yours. Until YOU get rid of the hatred in your heart, you will teach it to your children and grandchildren. I'm a woman over 60 who has seen a lot of change. For the most part, black people have more prejudice than caucasians. I work with many wonderful black people I respect and call friend. If they acted like you, I'd keep away from them. Who's doing the crime today? People who want it free and have no respect for themselves or anyone. "

    HAD ENOUGH wrote on Aug 7, 2008 8:33 PM:

    " (cont'd) I don't judge people by their outward appearance, religion, status, etc. I was taught to judge people on their character, their heart, because there are good and bad in every section of the human race. I teach my children the same. We are all different in some way. Some are smart/dumb, pretty/plain, athletic/slow, etc.

    The point here is, we are all God's children, each and every one of us. Not all whites are racist. Not all blacks are racist. Not all latinos are racist. Not all orientals are racist.

    Get the point? "

    HAD ENOUGH wrote on Aug 7, 2008 8:29 PM:

    " From your post, I am understanding that you hold the white race accountable for the things that were done decades and centuries ago. But, what about the black Africans who sold their own people into slavery to the white man? I didn't read anything about those people in your post.

    You don't like it when you are put into a certain box, yet you put all whites into one box. Do you not see the hypocrisy in that?

    I judge people on the content of their character, not their skin color, age, gender.... "

    booger wrote on Aug 7, 2008 8:21 PM:

    " It is because of you that racism is alive and well in our country. I am a white person and my family has never been affiliated with slavery. It is you and your narrowed minded thinking that keeps racism alive. "

    Bi-Racial Slave Descendent wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:50 PM:

    " No! You may not be RESPONSIBLE for enslaving my ancestors directly but some people of your race were! Its like being an indeirect recipient of a will; you didnt do anything to get it but you got it anyway! I dont blame all whites;I have two white brothers whom I love dearly but I am angry at the times and the situation that took place. Do I not have that right? Many hae fought and died and we are still fighting today. Does this make my feelings any less relevant? Self-proclaimed biracial?MY MOTHER WAS WHITE! It makes it a fact. "

    outraged wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:39 PM:

    " So if you would have been raised by the white mother, would it be the blacks fault? You have a lot of nerve. "

    outraged wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:36 PM:

    " You didn't have to post your mother's picture. How do you know that your mother was faced with this decision? She could have aborted you and then your misery would have been put to rest before it could multiply. Shame on you for assuming that every white person is to blame for what you consider unfair treatement. If you knew your history you would know that your people sold your people. How dare you being biracial come forward with such rage and blame others for it! No, shame on you. People like you bring misery. "

    kmd wrote on Aug 7, 2008 6:18 PM:

    " What's with all the hate? Get a life.....As a proud white person, I never owned a slave, nor would I want one. "

    sorry wrote on Aug 7, 2008 5:39 PM:

    " what about the Jews and the Holocaust? That was a mass murder. Stop feeling sorry for yourself for something that happend many, many years ago and people need to stop giving their children excuses not to succeed. "

    racismneverending wrote on Aug 7, 2008 5:22 PM:

    " I too believe this a bunch of BS apology.I do not believe that anyone should be held accountable for someone else's actions.Let's say that one's father murders/rapes/tortures,etc. another man.Should his whole family from then on, generation to generation, be held accountable for what he did?I think not.So why should we keep having this thrown into the race issue everytime it comes up.I had as much control over what happen then as you did.I don't owe anyone anything nor do I expect anything owed to me. "

    wiseone wrote on Aug 7, 2008 3:42 PM:

    " BIRACIAL SLAVE DESCENDANT: I am a descendant of poor Italian folks. They, their relatives, nor I have ever owned slaves. Slavery was a shameful, brutal practice. I wish that it had not happened. Slavery was a part of American & African history. Seems like you were brought up in a loving family. I cannot make it all go away or better for you. So even if you feel mentally enslaved, try to make the best of your situation. That's all that you can do. We cannot undo history, but we can move forward. "

    Therapy anyone wrote on Aug 7, 2008 2:30 PM:

    " You need serious therapy for your adoption issues that you have with your biological mother. "

    Continued wrote on Aug 7, 2008 2:28 PM:

    " I think children today grow up in a society vastly different than the one I was born into 30 years ago in terms of thinking. In terms of social equality, responsibility, and equity, not much has changed. I want things right. I want to make America the land of equality. I don't want anyone to suffer or get less than another for the same amount of work. However, I don't know how to change this as I barely make enough to pay for rent and groceries. So what do we do to make right? "

    BContinued wrote on Aug 7, 2008 2:21 PM:

    " I think racism will maybe not disappear completely, but when you consider the accomplishments of just the past 50 years, we all should be proud of what we've accomplished in reaching a greater understanding of how we all should treat each other as humans regarless of ethnicity.

    I grew up with a lot of white guilt, raised in Texas in a community that was about half white and half black with absolutely no other races around. Although there were a lot of poor whites, there were a WHOLE lot more poor blacks, and I knew that wasn't right. "

    DI Reader wrote on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM:

    " Has it ever occured to you that not all of us "white" people agree with what happened to slaves for several hundreds of years? I don't think the decendants of slave owners should be blamed for the racism, neglect, and stupidity of our forefathers. "

    Feel the hate in this post wrote on Aug 7, 2008 1:09 PM:

    " So, by you being self proclaimed biracial, are you not also responsible for enslaving the black race? You appear to have such hate for an entire race. "

    BS wrote on Aug 7, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " I did not, for that matter, nor my children, parents or grandparents do anything to you. Go in the graveyard and dig up the ones who did and rant and rave at them.

    If you don't want to be in a bigoted group, do not place yourself in it. "

    sorry wrote on Aug 7, 2008 12:42 PM:

    " You should not be grateful that a white man freed the slaves.The point is that people of BOTH colors fought and died for the freedom of others.People of all colors have fought and died over this.Slavery was not only in the United States and by white people.It was all over the world.You don't want to be categorized or generalized because of your race, please don't do that to others.Things weren't done to better himself or his race.It is called compasion!Trying to right a grievous wrong so he should be punished anyway? "

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