Comments on: White People Who Endorse Because They’re White

By: Me1971

Me1971 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:01:15 +0000

Asthetically, Obama appears to be African American and therefore his life experience would be impacted thusly.

Comparing what other cultures do or how they view race is like comparing apples to oranges and inconsequential domestically. But also while there are cultures who have more diverse views around the 1 drop of blood concept, there are still nations with deep seeded perceptions around race that are detrimental.

By: Trish

Trish — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:54:05 +0000

That’s exactly what I said Slim Charles. During antebellum times here, having one drop of black blood made you black, but in some parts of the world (obviously not our own country, judging by the way everyone regards Obama) today this is not the case. Some people seem able to entertain notions of true diversity. As to our country’s past I was thinking more of Louisiana, with its intricate and detailed “color” laws, than of Mississippi.

By: Slim Charles

Slim Charles — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:35:29 +0000

Whoa! Actually, in Mississippi, and most other states back then, 1 drop of ‘negro’ blood made you 100% black. There’s an old famous saying in MS, “If you have 1% Negro Blood, Mississippi will gladly throw in the other 99% for you.” Love your blog, but check the facts on this one.