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Post by glc3 on Jun 21, 2006 19:35:11 GMT -5
Actor Joseph C. Phillips is best known for his role on "The Cosby Show" and his commentaries on National Public Radio. Phillips is the author of a new book, "He Talk Like a White Boy: Reflections on Faith, Family, Politics and Authenticity." The book presents Phillips' views on race from the perspective of a conservative African American, who has often found himself at odds with popular notions of how black Americans are supposed to speak and think. www.letstalkhonestly.com/page/page/1307246.htm
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Post by Blaque on Jun 22, 2006 20:01:27 GMT -5
This was a good interview. I can totally relate to what Phillips was saying because when I started school, I'm talking kindergarten, the other kids would say that I talked "white" or "talked funny". That's been something I had to deal with all of my life. Also like Phillips I was in accelerated classes in high school and some of my so called sisters weren't very kind. It just kills me when people suggest that a person is not "black enough" because they speak clearly or sound as if they at least sat in an English class. Some things will never change.
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Post by blackviking on Jun 23, 2006 16:29:43 GMT -5
It just kills me when people suggest that a person is not "black enough" because they speak clearly or sound as if they at least sat in an English class. Some things will never change. I think it can change. But, just like anything else, conscious leaders have to set new standards that change paradigms. We have to lead by example. One of the worst things one Black person can do to another is question their "Blackness". To me, that's right on par with calling another Black person a nigger. No matter how much a Brother or Sister may piss me off... these are two things I will never do.
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Post by pelicanguy on Jun 23, 2006 23:18:24 GMT -5
I can relate as well. I've been accused of acting white in junior high and high school...even down to how I prepare my food. How tacky. Unfortunately, it goes back to the home, where the parents aren't doing a good enough of job of telling their kids it's okay to be yourself, not follow other people.
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Post by jazzlover on Jun 24, 2006 14:48:20 GMT -5
I think we can be literate and STILL maintain our Black Identity! Some go out of thier way to be "un-Black" i think Phillips glories in his "whitespeak". I believe there is no shame in being well-spoken but I also have no shame in my Black heritage and roots. Some of these Black Republicans act like it is an embarrasment to speak in ANY way shape or form black is something to be ashamed of....I am not talking about "Ebonics" just taliking like a Black man or woman!
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