Continued from Bruno on Black.White.
One thing I wan to know is why do some White Americans feel the need to touch a Black African Americans hair? There are situations where that is appropriate, or at least not unpleasant but I just don’t understand the need. I’ve had many do it, with much the same intent, I’m guessing, as Carmen had. It just eludes me. I mean I don’t go around asking White men or women if I can touch their hair, but I’ve had many do so to me. I mean within the first 5 minutes of meeting me. I don’t get it.
But I will say that Carmen has come a long way from the beginning of the show. While still not understanding a lot, she has tried and at time has caught a glimpse of what it feels to be black in America. I will give her that. And Rose has definitely got it. She has benefitted most I think in this cable television program. I find it interesting that she seems to have a crush on Devon. I can’t imagine how everyone would react if they dated, or kissed. But I think the thing that would be most interesting is seeing how she would react as I think her intentions are genuine. If they did date I would hope she would be strong enough to deal with the pressure.
By the way, did anyone else notice the utter lack of surprise that everyone had that the one girl had in revealing that she hadn’t ever seen her father? That the fact she buys .99 cent underwear was more shocking and important. What does that say when 1 out of 4 black men go to jail by 23. That 1 out of 4 are dead by 21. That 1 out of 3 will be on drugs at some point in their life, and 1 in 5 won’t get a full education. [I’m not quoting figures just paraphrasing as its late and I’m tired. If I’m wrong please correct me] What does it mean when everyone in a room takes such a revelation as being nonchalant. That is scary and angers me.
Well its late and I’m tired.
This is what I think, what do you think?
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