i did not see the show, but i had a similar conversation as Denise.  i had a
care provider that was from the Island,  he too said not all Africain-Americains
got along, it matter where they came like Africa, Jamaica and so on.  can anyone
tell me what racism mean,  to me we should be staying culturism.  to me its more
how people act and not the color of skin.  maybe if we use culturism it would
make everyone seem un-pc.

kinggimp

Denise D. Goodman wrote:

> Bobby:  I don't have Showtime, but I could have sworn I've seen a documentary
> similar to what you describe.  You said, "I thought it brought out how
> different
> subgroups discriminate between one another.  What do you think?"
>
> Gee, I thought it was common knowledge, that those who live outside the
> dominate majority discriminate within the minority.  I remember when I first
> realized this.  In college and my room-mate was African American.  One night
> we were talking and this very subject came up.  It seemed that the
> African-American students discrimated within their own groups.  Light-skinned
> agaisnt dark-skinned.  It was too weird.  I didn't understand then, but at
> the time I was 17.  Now I realize no matter what, human beings are strange
> creatures.   All we can do is try to live by the golden rule and do unto
> others.  If we don't want to be discriminated against, we must monitor and
> police ourselves within the minority.  This goes for all minorites.  If the
> minority groups could stop the infighting long and unite, the dominate
> majority would not have the control and influence it does.  I wouldn't
> arrogently suggest I know how to fix socieity.  I just do my part and try to
> live by my convictions.  I'm not always successful.  I do find myself
> back-sliding and falling into a discriminatory state of mind.  When I do, I
> shake it off, and start again.  Try my best to be a non-judgemental person
> who doesn't make snap judgments of others based on appearance or preconceived
> ideaologies.  Well- that's my 2 cents, even if my comments weren't exactly in
> the ball park of what you were asking.  Take Care - Denise.