http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mHoTmSdrkY&feature=related
I think these BMN videos speak much truth in an offensively funny manner. Although I don’t agree that we should be stereotyping Black or White men and women, these videos demonstrate the truth about the perspectives we have of each other. This particular video is a depiction of what Black women want Black men to recognize about White women. Although what is stated is not necessarily true in every case, there tends to be a belief/fear that White women only want successful Black men for their assets. Furthermore, there are cultural aspects of the Black identity that are rarely understood or acknowledged by members of another ethnicity, which often makes us feel undervalued and underappreciated in an interracial relationship. Although I feel race should have little/nothing to do with attraction, interracial relationships often force one of the partners to assimilate. This usually leads to a number of social problems that jeopardize the relationship itself, or the relationships with family and friends.
I believe addressing these perspectives in an open forum (the internet) is necessary to exploit the unrealistic and racist thoughts and behaviors expressed by many. Acknowledging these issues is a positive step towards understanding our differences and diminishing ignorance.
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