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May 24, 2007, 3:34 pm PDT

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I am an Carib-african-american women of multiple ethnicities (including Irish).  Although I don't consider myself a racist, I have been called one on several occassions simply because I ask the question: Why are white women constantly going after black men?  I only ask this because I see it often & don't mean it to be a sterotype.  And then, when I pose the question, I am labeled "ignorant", "stupid", "racist", "angry", and "jealous".  Yet, a white woman can talk about it all day long and no one says BOO!

 

Many times I have posted the question in forums only to get an answer like "because they are better in bed" or some other asinine answer which only perpetuates the sterotype that white women go after black men for sexual reasons.  Recently, I started a forum on another site asking the question and white men & white women alike came after me with burning "cyber" crosses hollering racism.  I was even told that if I was classier, more educated, and more beautiful, I could keep my black man.  Frankly, I have never lost a black man to a white woman nor have any of my black friends (that I know of) and I find it sad that when we ask a question about the issue, we are taunted and shunned.  Yet, I read discussions such as these and realize that racism does exist and mostly its in the families of these women or their friends. 

 

You can't have it both ways.  You can't claim that you love black men and then run around calling his counterpart racist and less than a white woman.  What does that say about your black man's mother, sister, aunt, etc.?

 

Why are black women always the ones in the wrong when it comes to asking the obvious question when it comes to inter-racial relationships?  Why are black women always reduced to being jealous, ignorant, or less than a white woman because we want to know why they are so interested in our men?  And I use the term "our" for lack of a better word...not for possession reasons.

All I can tell you is how I feel about MY relationship with my boyfriend. He's black, from Jamaica and the most amazing man I've ever met. I didn't  "go after" a black man. He was there. I was there. And we had an instant connection. We've had our share of problems, but race, I can assure you, is NOT at the top of that list. Who cares? Why even post the question? Not all white women are on the prowl of black men. I CAN'T be the only exception. You seem, from your post, to be okay in the dating department. Why, then, are you asking this of people? Debates are "fun", but going round and round over something that just "is" doesn't get anyone, (Black or white) anywhere.  
 
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May 26, 2007, 11:55 am PDT

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I am an Carib-african-american women of multiple ethnicities (including Irish).  Although I don't consider myself a racist, I have been called one on several occassions simply because I ask the question: Why are white women constantly going after black men?  I only ask this because I see it often & don't mean it to be a sterotype.  And then, when I pose the question, I am labeled "ignorant", "stupid", "racist", "angry", and "jealous".  Yet, a white woman can talk about it all day long and no one says BOO!

 

Many times I have posted the question in forums only to get an answer like "because they are better in bed" or some other asinine answer which only perpetuates the sterotype that white women go after black men for sexual reasons.  Recently, I started a forum on another site asking the question and white men & white women alike came after me with burning "cyber" crosses hollering racism.  I was even told that if I was classier, more educated, and more beautiful, I could keep my black man.  Frankly, I have never lost a black man to a white woman nor have any of my black friends (that I know of) and I find it sad that when we ask a question about the issue, we are taunted and shunned.  Yet, I read discussions such as these and realize that racism does exist and mostly its in the families of these women or their friends. 

 

You can't have it both ways.  You can't claim that you love black men and then run around calling his counterpart racist and less than a white woman.  What does that say about your black man's mother, sister, aunt, etc.?

 

Why are black women always the ones in the wrong when it comes to asking the obvious question when it comes to inter-racial relationships?  Why are black women always reduced to being jealous, ignorant, or less than a white woman because we want to know why they are so interested in our men?  And I use the term "our" for lack of a better word...not for possession reasons.

White women can talk about this all day long and no one says “BOO” because it is their issue. It is similar to a Jewish person talking about the negative reactions of others upon learning they are Jewish; they can talk about it because it is THEIR issue; or a lesbian talking about the issues she faces on a daily basis- she can talk about it because it is HER reality.

Your question, “Why are white women constantly going after black men?” is offensive on many levels. Just the way that you have asked it- using the word “constantly” insinuates that ALL white women use their free time to pursue black men; it just isn’t true. Perhaps if you pose your question in a different way, you will receive more positive feedback. I can understand why people would quickly assume that you are ignorant, jealous and a racist because of the way you pose your question. If you truly are curious to know why some white women prefer black men, consider re-phrasing your question. I suggest something like, “To any white female in a relationship with a black male- what is it that attracted you to him?”

 
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June 25, 2007, 9:40 am PDT

Interracial Relationships

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I am an Carib-african-american women of multiple ethnicities (including Irish).  Although I don't consider myself a racist, I have been called one on several occassions simply because I ask the question: Why are white women constantly going after black men?  I only ask this because I see it often & don't mean it to be a sterotype.  And then, when I pose the question, I am labeled "ignorant", "stupid", "racist", "angry", and "jealous".  Yet, a white woman can talk about it all day long and no one says BOO!

 

Many times I have posted the question in forums only to get an answer like "because they are better in bed" or some other asinine answer which only perpetuates the sterotype that white women go after black men for sexual reasons.  Recently, I started a forum on another site asking the question and white men & white women alike came after me with burning "cyber" crosses hollering racism.  I was even told that if I was classier, more educated, and more beautiful, I could keep my black man.  Frankly, I have never lost a black man to a white woman nor have any of my black friends (that I know of) and I find it sad that when we ask a question about the issue, we are taunted and shunned.  Yet, I read discussions such as these and realize that racism does exist and mostly its in the families of these women or their friends. 

 

You can't have it both ways.  You can't claim that you love black men and then run around calling his counterpart racist and less than a white woman.  What does that say about your black man's mother, sister, aunt, etc.?

 

Why are black women always the ones in the wrong when it comes to asking the obvious question when it comes to inter-racial relationships?  Why are black women always reduced to being jealous, ignorant, or less than a white woman because we want to know why they are so interested in our men?  And I use the term "our" for lack of a better word...not for possession reasons.

Why are white women constantly going after black men?  I'm going to give you a straight up answer from a white girl that mostly dates black men.  Almost all of my friends date black men and my niece and nephews are all interracial (black and white).  Although I don't really consider myself to be constantly going after black men... more like I find myself more attracted to black men.  It's not like I "only" date black men, because I have dated white men and hispanic men as well.  I don't find my reasons for dating black men probably any different than your reasons for dating black.  I don't date black men for sexual reasons... it's an attraction thing.  Black men seem to be more confident with themselves and I find this very sexy.  I am also a curvy white girl who isn't a stick figure so I find that black men are usually the ones hitting on me.  Black men seem to appreciate my body and that makes me feel good.  I have been with my fiance for about 8 months now and our relationship is wonderful... he is the love of my life.  I constantly feel like our relationship is tested and questioned by black women and I don't understand it.  I don't care who black women date... whether it be black men, hispanic men, or even white men... any man for that matter.  Why does this matter... if someone makes you happy and treats you good who cares.  My boyfriends mother and sister are wonderful women who I truly respect and care for and I receive the same respect in return.  I have never once felt out of place around any of his family and honestly I am closer to them then my own family.  Not once has his mother, sister, or aunts ever questioned why he dates a white woman... all they care about is that he is happy. 

 

I don't think you are wrong for asking this question, nor do I think nyou are a racist... I believe you are curious.  I just think it is strange that you say "I have never lost a black man to a white woman, nor have any of my black friends (that I know of)..."  This statement does make me curious as to how you view interracial relationships between black men and white women...

 
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June 26, 2007, 9:38 am PDT

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Quote From: konshesgirl

I am an Carib-african-american women of multiple ethnicities (including Irish).  Although I don't consider myself a racist, I have been called one on several occassions simply because I ask the question: Why are white women constantly going after black men?  I only ask this because I see it often & don't mean it to be a sterotype.  And then, when I pose the question, I am labeled "ignorant", "stupid", "racist", "angry", and "jealous".  Yet, a white woman can talk about it all day long and no one says BOO!

 

Many times I have posted the question in forums only to get an answer like "because they are better in bed" or some other asinine answer which only perpetuates the sterotype that white women go after black men for sexual reasons.  Recently, I started a forum on another site asking the question and white men & white women alike came after me with burning "cyber" crosses hollering racism.  I was even told that if I was classier, more educated, and more beautiful, I could keep my black man.  Frankly, I have never lost a black man to a white woman nor have any of my black friends (that I know of) and I find it sad that when we ask a question about the issue, we are taunted and shunned.  Yet, I read discussions such as these and realize that racism does exist and mostly its in the families of these women or their friends. 

 

You can't have it both ways.  You can't claim that you love black men and then run around calling his counterpart racist and less than a white woman.  What does that say about your black man's mother, sister, aunt, etc.?

 

Why are black women always the ones in the wrong when it comes to asking the obvious question when it comes to inter-racial relationships?  Why are black women always reduced to being jealous, ignorant, or less than a white woman because we want to know why they are so interested in our men?  And I use the term "our" for lack of a better word...not for possession reasons.

I am perplexed by your question.I am white,my husband is black and we have 2 beautiful children.But for the love of me I don't understand,why you even care about white women choice of men......so what if some white women are in love with black men,the world is a mixing pot.

Anyone can fall in love with whoever they choose.......and yes you were wrong to use the term "our " men,because no one owns anyone,we are all free human beings.

I can honestly say that I don't have time to look at who black women choose to date,neither I have time to check on white women/Spanish women /Chinese women.......and so on......I am too busy with my work,kids,home,friends......that to look at who is dating who?

 

 

 

 


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