Sabinne - from one ww to another I have to say, I agree with most of what these men are saying.
You have been offended by what they had said about liking a black man's skin color. However, you have not shown any thought to the fact that the possibility for racism exists. As ww, we are held up in society as the coveted ones and with that, comes privilege. Privilege that makes us blind to the possibilities of seeing racism. I am not saying that you are not aware of this, I am saying that you may not be aware of how this has crept into your life. You disagreed by what they both have said to you and responded in a adolescent, foul manner.
Also, as for your argument that your one black cousin does not find it offensive to be found sexy because he is black...he is one man. It is racist to expect your one cousin to be the sounding board and the truth to all black men on earth. You and your family may believe what you believe but you cannot be offended by what these two men believe.
As for throwing around your master's degree. You are not the only one here to have one, so it does not give you a better argument than others. In addition, the most important thing I had learned while completing my graduate degree is that it is not an indicator of intelligence. I have met the most ignorant and unintelligent people who also have their graduate degree. I have also met highly intelligent folks who have little formal education. You are not better than anyone else here.
You have been offended by what they had said about liking a black man's skin color. However, you have not shown any thought to the fact that the possibility for racism exists. As ww, we are held up in society as the coveted ones and with that, comes privilege. Privilege that makes us blind to the possibilities of seeing racism. I am not saying that you are not aware of this, I am saying that you may not be aware of how this has crept into your life. You disagreed by what they both have said to you and responded in a adolescent, foul manner.
Also, as for your argument that your one black cousin does not find it offensive to be found sexy because he is black...he is one man. It is racist to expect your one cousin to be the sounding board and the truth to all black men on earth. You and your family may believe what you believe but you cannot be offended by what these two men believe.
As for throwing around your master's degree. You are not the only one here to have one, so it does not give you a better argument than others. In addition, the most important thing I had learned while completing my graduate degree is that it is not an indicator of intelligence. I have met the most ignorant and unintelligent people who also have their graduate degree. I have also met highly intelligent folks who have little formal education. You are not better than anyone else here.