Wow ,I've heard that said several times and i know it's true because you are judged on how you talk.dress,sit,dance,eat,walk,date.Also what shows you watch and music you like.
You do know that's not racism 🤦🏾♂️ People please use racism in the correct context. Racism is not an individual viewpoint on not liking black people or a group viewpoint. That is called being prejudice or having a bias outlook. Racism is a systematic thing and its getting downplayed because everyone is using it as an individual term. Smh that lady or any other black person has not experienced racism from other blacks. You've experienced racism when you cant get certain loans or housing or arrested because of your skin color you know bigger obstacles in life. You did not experience racism because someone called you a nigger or called you out your name or picked on you. What that is called is prejudice or pre judging someone or not liking someone based upon your looks or your color. Racism is systematic so please stop that shit gets under my skin.
Can't deny that one. And now I don't trust them nor will I go out of my way to support them. But that isn't just a blacks only thing. I just know there is no real black community with genuine support. Just like the rest of these places. Where you gotta look, act, talk a certain way, and know certain people to be considered equals.
Exactly, or have the potential to be. They see a light shining brighter than theirs and try as much as they can to dim that shit down. Not all of course. But let's not act like the shit is not going on when it is.
@@MartellThaCool I think it's stupid to sell out on a community to support another community who's core values is to hate and look down on you because your skin is darker. I also understand why people feel like they've been pushed out of their community and feel like they have no other choice. So I'm stuck on the fence with that one. But I don't ignore all the facts. It's sad. But that's out of my control. They wanna do what they wanna do. And what I see. I don't want to be a part of. I'll just love em from a distance
As a black person from the Caribbean sometimes black people accuse me of not acting black enough. I don't come out and say it but I take that as a compliment. I consciously separate myself from all the negativity that's embraced as blackness. The black people who don't want to be my friend do both of us a favor because the feeling is mutual.
I agree but you shouldn't be friends with everyone in general. When you make a change in your life or you're succeeding at a high level you are true friends are revealed.
IKR I can’t stand my own people sometimes I’m the only young person in my family who doesn’t wanna be a thug I’m currently and the process of starting my own business wish me luck
I'll tell you something man, it's not just black americans, it's an african trait. Both black africans and white africans, there's this toxicity of putting others down, not everyone's like that but there are enough bad apples to make entire nations go bad. Another reason why our countries struggle so much to develop.
🙏🏽THE UNINTELLIGENT NEED TO STOP TELLING THE INTELLIGENT WHAT THEY CAN AND CANT WEAR! JUST BECAUSE AN INTELLIGENT WEARS NIKE,ADIDAS CLOTHING,JORDAN,PUMA,OR AIR MAX SHOES DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY ARE FAKE AND TRYING TO BE GANGSTA OR HOOD! IT DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE TRYING TO BE SOMETHING THEY ARE NOT! STOP OSTRACIZING THE THE INTELLIGENT! AND INTELLIGENTS BE LOVING AND GIVING TO THE UNINTELLIGENT! TEACH AND SHOW THE UNINTELLIGENT THINGS SO THAT THEY CAN SEE THAT THEY HAVE THE POWER TO COME UP TOO. LOVE THEM NO MATTER HOW HATEFUL THEY ARE TO YOU.
As a blk man, I say Charles is on point. ALL throughout my life, even to this day, the WORSE experiences and interactions I've had were with fellow blacks and it makes no sense.
@Emperor Breezy i was talking about blacks in general. They think current state of black community has to do with slavery, but it has to do with culture. Hiphop and normalizing single motherhood are biggest reasons. Stop blaming everything on others and take accountability of the actions.
It’s a sad fact. We as black people really don’t like or respect each other. A lot of our race suffers from severe narcissism and fragile egos. That’s why the blacks that have an education and or a good career are constantly picked on and or killed by other blacks for no particular reason. We don’t help each other or work together unless it’s convenient for ego and public image. Otherwise, we act coldly and indifferent towards one another without a care in the world.
Can't yell out "black lives matter" when our very own lives don't even matter to our OWN selves. It's highly counter intuitive. That's why I don't take that BS seriously.
There’s a black guy who works as a trainer in a gym. Out of all the people that go there, he criticizes me to his clients. He won’t approach me, but I can hear him with his clients “trying” to be discrete. I never met the guy! Black on black is true! Regardless of how good you try to be as a black man, another black man will always target you for no reason!
@B1Chronixx O M G !!!!!! Take some responsabilities for a change !!! "Programmed into us ..." Wow! You guys are the only one hurting yourselves! Just stop do it! Stop today!
Satya Louis-Guépin lol lady he was advocating responsibility. Where the hell did you get the idea of him blaming another race. He literally said that we been like this before the Europeans came and sold our people.
It's a defense mechanism that blacks people have- they would attack you first before you attack them. It's like they always got to insert their dominance on you to make you respect them...that's why when i see of an abundance of them in a public place, i just leave and go elsewhere
I started with nothing and a dream.I became a millionaire some years back and now my friends have all disappeared.Envy and jealousy is a big problem in our community.Can I get a witness?Lmao!
I'm in high school as a sophomore. And I see this all the time. I'm white but I do see other black people get bullied for being either light skin it's sad.
@Kriss I do t think so. Never seen lightskinned people start talking trash about darkskinned people. It's usually the other way around. Lightskinned and smart blacks are always made to feel like they are white, and not black enough.
Barkley is completely correct. In HS I took AP/Honors classes and got good grades, I went to a HS with a good mixture of minorities and whites, and yet often I was the only black person in my AP/Honors classes. Other black students considered me "white" or "acting white" because I spoke properly, made good grades and didn't get in trouble. In college it was a lot better because I was around other black people who experienced the same things I did. However, after college when you get into the "real world" you do meet older black people that still treat you the same way you were treated years ago back in HS...you're "white"....you're "the whitest black guy"...Fortunately for me I had parents that explained the reasoning behind the treatment and mindset of the people that made these statements..
YES. I lived the same life and still do! Do we know each other. I've even gotten that my name is "White!" I honestly feel more uncomfortable around a large (not when I was in college!) group of Black people because I always feel that I am being judged for not being Black enough or I'm too "bougie."
I had a black friend and his black friends called him Carlton to make fun of him. I didn't understand what the joke was because I think Carlton was a well liked and funny character from Fresh Prince!
***** I think you have it backwards. I am successful, as is the majority of blacks that have the same experiences I described in my initial post. Barkley is talking about African-Americans as a whole...not those of us who were the ones receiving the comments. Those of us labeled "not black enough" are usually the ones who are successful.
***** Successful as in not in debt and a slave to any financial institution as is most people regardless of race, I have a career and not a job, educated with necessary paperwork to validate it, no criminal records, mental and physical health, healthy relationships. Outside of that I don't really know what else I would consider successful; however success is relative to the person. A person from the slums of Rio de Janeiro might consider living in the USA making $9.50/hour and living in the ghetto success, and for them it would be. There is no reason why Barkley or any millionaire should not speak about this, because he's talking about blacks as a whole, and he's attempting to bring light to the situation to hopefully bring about some type of shift/change in mindset among the community. You're implying that because he has money, or maybe wasn't the victim of the treatment he described...he shouldn't address it? That's like telling a white person they shouldn't be a proponent of anti-racism, because they never experienced racism...
Growing up I watched many of the black kids in my school essentially competing to see who could project an image of "being from the street" the hardest. These were kids growing up in an affluent neighborhood, in denial of their parents success. None of them had experienced the lives they were emulating. Having a comfortable life was treated as shameful, and struggling was glorified. I'll never understand tearing down another person for being successful. I'm 32 and still think about this sometimes. Kids can be so cruel to one another for the silliest reasons, and some people never grow up.
Yeah, Starting with a Sluty Ass Shitty Mother.......Neglectfully Attitude Towards Me......In Youth..... And Nowadays u GOT ALL THESE FRUITY FUCKING MALES RUNNING AROUND 🍑💩🍑
I finally found another black person agree with me. All my life in school because i went to a mostly black school and because i was diffrent they would make fun of me badly Its like my own race hates me thats why i kind of isolated myself from those groups of people i forgive them but i cant hang out with the group anymore
He telling the truth I was told I talked too white. And we refuse to help each other love too see one another fail and talk about what the white man is doing. At times I hate being black when I see every race uplifting each other.
Damn, sometimes I feel as you do whenever I see other races and neighborhoods prosper, and black ones degrade. Just look around, blacks are destroying each other. 😢.sad
For some reason we're brainwashed to think if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent and don't break the law, you're not a good black person. - Charles Barkley
Thanks for putting that out there Charles Barkley. I've been a victim of being picked at, bullying, discrimination and colorism throughout my entire life; so in my opinion as an adult, why dwell on racist whites when there are blacks who would do you just as dirty and even worse.
Anyone that hates on him for being honest is messed up. I don't think he means to disrespect black people or Black Culture. This is an older black man's experience in life, his own personal experience. He's talking about the Hip Hop culture. If you are around people that are big supporters of the hip hop culture then they will make fun of you for wearing dress clothes. Also if you hang out with white people and act a certain way people from The Hip Hop culture will talk to you like you're not a strong black man. As if you are a coward bowing down to the man or a Uncle Tom. I've gone through the same experience myself. I think it's even harder on young people in myself because the hip-hop scene has taken such a hold on the community that I live in. I like to wear dress shirts and feel clean and dressy when I go out and every time I walk down the street man look at this white boy walking by they call me or will do this Uncle Tom. Just because I'm standing on the side of the road getting picked up buy some of my white friends. As if because I hang out with white people and dressed differently than some others that makes me less of a black man. Why do we have to fit a certain criteria black people are always getting on about how we are profiled but whenever an African-American decides to follow a different political stance or dress a different way or hang out with other Americans that happened to be white apparently I'm doing something wrong. So quit hating on this guy he's speaking the truth of his personal experience does it mean it's happened to you guys but you'd be a liar if you don't know where he and I are coming from. It's not shameful to point out when people are doing something wrong it's shameful for making excuses and lying
My aunt always tells me I act white. All because I like to listen to certain music, dress a certain way, and I like to read books. I speak intelligently not because I’m trying to be white, but because that’s just how I talk. Sure I code switch from time to time, but that is to stop non-Black people from accusing me of trying to be the thing my aunt accuses me of. She tells me that I’m trying to be White just because I got into college.
I honestly feel bad for the good black people that are surrounded by so many negative black people. I met really cool black people who had friends and family that were negative. Black people respect "Bad mon" more than a black person doing the right thing.
@@melvonjohnson5711we should because this is getting old. Their bad behavior is making the entire community look like an atrocity. I say we move forward and better ourselves instead of trying to fix their issues.
@@flyingsolotiltheend3058 Spot on brother- it's a rarity that you'll come across a decent black person...As a black man, there's no such thing is just being a regular black dude, you have to act ghetto and obnoxious in order to black and the ones who isn't that way, weren't raised around blacks... I always carry myself with class and dignity, but most black people are use of being around other blacks who exhibit good behavior.....I'm down to make this group.
I'm sorry but some of his facts is correct!!!!!! And in my family I'm sorry to say when u are doing great black folks always talking shit and not being there for u ,,,but keep pushing!!!
This has happened to me when I was growing up. And still persist today. I was made fun of for being light skinned with long hair from preschool to the third grade in a black school. A lot of the girls were highly jealous of that. I even slapped a girl when I was in the first grade for pulling my hair to see if it was real at that time. Then I was also put down for not "acting black enough", or being hip to black culture. I come from somewhat of a mixed background. I don't know how to twerk. Hell I was even made fun of for "acting white" because of my voice. I talk like myself. NGL it is hurtful when you get so much criticism from your own kind. I've also been to white schools where I in some way felt a whole lot more welcomed. It hurt me so much that I isolated myself from the madness and negativity from blacks. It's sad to have so much hostility from your own "people".
This resonates so deeply with me that it hurts. It truly is horrific to be treated this way by our own people just because we're different. The mental/ emotional trauma, and the bullying that has been inflicted on me for years, has led me to despise my own people. The colorism, prejudice and hate in the black community is enough to make me want to get as far away from them as possible. Please protect your peace and take care of yourself. May God grant us, and others like us healing.🙏
Stop assuming they were jealous. It is always someone light skin thinking bullying is always a jealous thing. Sometime people bully cause they are just mean it isn't always cause of jealous, your narcissism assumes that. I had a light skin very weight nerdy friend bullied and she wasn't that cute and never once said it is cause she was light skin.
Every black person is mixed so stop the fishing for special attention. You sound like you trolling for attention for your skin color to see how many people will join you in it.
@@ladybird491 and...how am I a "narcissist"? Please explain. And by the way you weren't there... That was MY personal experience. You're not me and I'm not you. Everyone experiences things differently.
Charles is right. I've experienced this through out my lifetime...even with family. I'm always questioned about my motives when I ask for help or when it's given; and my successes and accomplishments are always frowned upon too. I grew up in the hood, and left, and I'm struggling too but that's not what others see when I get what I want. Why hate me for just trying? This is something I never understood.
Barkley is right. As an Afro-Latino I deal with this. I had incidents where I was accused of acting white. This has also come from other latinos as well.
I've had problems with people from every race but when it was the black community it was the most nastiest and worst experiences I've been through. I've made the decision 2 stay away from them and only talk 2 them if I have 2.
This explains why a high percentage of black people act ignorant to any kind authority. It is something that can be clearly observed and remains unsaid a lot of the time.
Russel Wilson is very educated and isn't a fool, He's a Christian. Mr. Wilson carry himself very well. Black people are worst enemy, I have witnessed light skinned pretty people get pick on. So sad, at the end color will not matter on judgement day.
because they are too entitled to ever think they are wrong or take accountability. social media enables it too because they never majorly publicize black on white crime or black on black crime, but they EXPLODE white on black crime so they’re always pointing fingers at white people and it’s being enabled because it’s a brainwashed matter.
He told the truth! And as someone else said in the comments, it's mostly from the darker blacks. I have lived it my whole life and I'm not from America. This issue is rampant in the black community worldwide. If you disagree, you're in denial and you are part of the problem.
There is an issue of self hate in the black community. Black people can become extremely jealous of each other and act out horribly towards each other.
Barkley wasn't lying tho . I faced it I speak intelligent etc and I'm called an uncle tom lol an I pay that no Mind that makes you wonder tho frfr They want you to be ignorant like them and living like them Smh I'm black but black people got to do better People talk trash when they can't relate to u tbh
I've seen it time and time again,older black person: "I can't get any help in life". same person," I don't need anything from anyone". same day asking you for something......
Barkley is 💯💯💯💯💥I go to a gym where we got a black trainer. I never had one conversation with him. He knocks me each time he sees me to his clients. I workout by myself and self motivated. I speak to people, but only with a positive vibe. I know he knocks me, so I avoid him. Color really has nothing to do with it. It’s the person. I got knocked by whites, but also had some that were cool. Blacks? It’s the same way.
An asshole does not have a single description. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. People are just screwed up these days. Messed up brain and a damaged heart. I'd rather remain in Solitude than deal with people who are rude.
Do you think Charles would say these things for attention? He is famous enough and no doubt has many ways to maintain his popularity. Charles is taking a chance here. He wants to address an important problem in his community. Well done. Brave effort and good luck. Unfortunately some will not take this constructive criticism easily.
Shit he's right.... when I heard this interview years ago i got mad but the older i've become the more this statement holds true.... we are a fckd up group of people
dude they attack Zendeya for not being black enough. and you wonder why nobody wants to help us. i made mistake for letting my guard down to try to get along with my mother. i learn my lesson. i love my people but i don't like them. you are on your own. don't get me wrong if i come across a black person who is trying to do the right thing, i will give them credit and keep on moving. for now, i'm looking out for myself. any trust i had left is gone. you broke me. i hope god or the universe will give me time to heal. i need to heal. they blame everyone but themselves. they don't know how to take accountability.
144lionofjudah I DID AS WELL AND NOT ALL WHITES HATE BLACKS! YOU ARE BEING BRAINWASHED BY THE BLACK HEBREW ISRAELITE'S AND THE ILLUMINATE TO START A RACE WAR! ESSENTIALLY YOU'RE WORKING FOR SATAN! WAKE UP AND COME TO CHRIST!
***** CLEARLY ON THE BLACK AMERICAN ISSUE! YOU ARE BEING DECEITFUL AND BEARING FALSE WITNESS ON ME BY TWISTING MY WORDS! AN APOLOGY FROM YOU IS OPTIONAL BUT YOU MUST: #REPENT
Bro I’ve been going to Hispanic barbershops for the past 8 years and I love it, when I lived in South Florida it was Jamaican barbershops and no problems ever.
So true I definitely don’t fit in I came from the hood was always kind hearted and wanted a better life and boy have I been dogged by my own people and have had my life in danger so many times dealing with them because of their hate for me for being light skinned for being nice and well spoken it’s a shame they have destroyed a lot of my life 💔
I empathy with your story 😢😭. Growing up, Southside was told I thought I knew too much/better than everyone... Went to military for 20 yrs retired came back, things have gotten worse... It's like a barrel of scorpions or crabs out here, age doesn't matter...
Anyone who says black people can't be racist, they're lying. Just wanted to throw that out. I'm black/latina myself and know people who talk down on other cultures, etc. My friend even told me that I act too white. 🤷🏽♀️
Living well is the best revenge. Just do you! Read from an early age. Keep journals and help non beggars help themselves. Live a moral life. People do not want to pay rent, and will destroy your property. You must teach yourselves.
My elderly 81 year old lady friend, disabled in a wheel chair, a neighbor was murdered by another young black man, in the neighborhood.. He stabbed her multiple times in the chest. Scary. She was a sweet angel. I don't understand it. 😕 I am light skinned and have been harassed for being light.. yet, I am not prejudice .. I am a behaviorist. My 81 year old friend was black. 🙄😭
I'm a black goth metalhead guy. I've never been around a lot of people. I stay to myself. I've always been a open minded person. Except for music tastes lol. I absolutely despise rap, hip hop and R&B with a passion. It makes my blood boil how I have to be grouped into that none just because of a skin color. Like wtf? I always have been made fun of by all types of people because I'm a short guy, someone said I look like a girl, and I have always been different growing up. Because I thought outside the box. Being a individual, I never wore my pants hanging down, or gold teeth, chains. It's never been my thing. Me and a high school buddy I had use to make a joke like, imagine if they tried to put a shipping dock chain around their neck thinking it's gangsta their neck will be dragging on the ground. Never forget that 😄😂😂 I miss high school. I've been goth and a metalhead for over a decade and I'm 25 now. I still get weird looks, but at the end of the day. I am who I am in this life at least, and that's all that matters!!
@@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 If you're not the stereotypical black person, than you'll get treated unfairly-there isn't to many black people who think outside the box, its like they're afraid to be an individual. I been a victim of being made fun of when I was in my youth because I wasn't a follower, I was always a leader- the black community just have a group thinking mentality
@@melvonjohnson5711 Unfortunately, that is true. I was victimized by that when I was younger myself. The perpetrators were family members, so-called friends, associates, classmates, and neighbors. I try not to deal with black people who lack substance period.
I'm unintelligent, and other black people hate me or make fun of me, then they hate me more when I actively ignore them like they did nothing wrong. I've come to hate people in general and live socially with a grain of salt. I trust no one. Sad, but I'm living and no one can make that connection but me.
He's telling the truth here. But of course lemon head and crying in my van are going to shake their head. The lady on the panel sees what's going on and I'm glad to hear it. Don and Van are terrible representatives for us in the black community.
You haven't lived unless you've been in the Drive-Thru at taco Bell and have a black woman in front of you picking through every piece of food they gave her and demanding more cheese on her tacos. I mean 911 demanding
