In the end aren't we all the same (Repost)

Who are we to blame for the racism and the hate within the black communit? Some say whites, others say blacks but in reality it's the whole human race. Some type of discrimination has been going on forever. Ancient Empires in Africa have been separating people for who knows long. And we all know the Rwanda incident (If you don't, research on your own time.) Also, from the slavery era, where the slaves were separated on physical standards.

The ignorance of oth people has sadly continued to current times. With people now being classified as Black, White, Mixed, Other, Black Hispanic, White Hispanic, etc. Most people feel the need to express what is in their blood rather than state they are Black. Some Africans refuse to be associated with African-Americans. Others do a natural "brown paper bag test" without even taking the action.

There is an identity issue going on, along with self-hate. Why do most people go out of their way to acknowledge their other nationalities before being "Black?" Guess what Dominicans, Puerto Rican, Islanders, etc???? You are indeed BLACK! Whether it show or not, a nice lesson in history will show the stop of the slave trade BEFORE it fluorished in America. (So guys before you say you want a Latina before a Black girl, make sure you remember that she is black ;)!)

Also, Colorism has hugely affected the Black Community. The whole "light skin versus dark skin" thing. I have actually been told by a few students at FAMU that light skin is indeed better!! They also said there are rarely any nice-looking darker people.

• Complexion is often an issue in African Nations.
• Those light enough to pass for white to pass for white received special treatment or weren't slaves at all (sometimes adopted by a white family).
• The house/field slave issue causes hate within blacks.
• Darker is dumb, dirty, poor, uncivilized & Light is smarter (not as smart as whites), nicer, wealthier, better (b/c they "must" have white blood).

With the Rwanda situation, the two groups (hutu and tutsi) were originally separated by complexion and features (big/small lips/nose etc). Years later a pointless war still continued to be fought even though at that point, some people often looked the same but were classified different from years of foolishness.

What people don't realize is that the prejudices affects all aspects of life (Friendships, work, relationships, etc). To say it's not true is lie because people often have something simple but negative against them. I know girls much darker than I am who say people have told them, "You are very pretty to be darkskinned!" What has the world come to?

Finally, the "good hair versus bad hair" drama. What is "good hair?" From my research, "good hair" is classified as hair that is easy to manage and takes products well. "Bad Hair" is obviously the opposite, being nappy and rough.

The "good hair" is not only an obsession in the Black Community. Many races want because it is "cute." People often push out the idea that hair is not good unless it is soft/curly or long/straight. Such as, if you don't have "Good hair" you might as well relax it and OFTEN do so. Blacks are quick to tell a woman she needs to relax her hair simply because they do not like how it looks. It's a shame that pregnant women of African-American descent hope for a boy or a girls with "good hair" because it is hard managing naps and it takes too many hours to detangle.

We are taught at a young age, most of the time, that nappy/thick is bad. All of the famous blacks are out in movies, videos, magazines, etc with long weaves, wigs, and lace fronts which almost always have the "good hair" look. WHAT AN INFLUENCE!!

I am of African-American, Native American, Costa Rican descent. My dad's mom can pass for white since she is so light and her hair is naturally bone straight. I used to be lighter as a child but now I am brown. I am now one of the darkest in my family (on that side). My natural hair was long, black, very thick but curly when wet and poofy shrinkage when dry. I consider myself Black but if someone asks, I will tell them my heritage. When filling out things, I mark Black b/c that is what I am. People often judge by looking at you. I remember someone in high school touched my hair, which was natural at the time, by accident and was surprised by the texture & how soft it was. Saying that it looked nappy just because I didnt look mixed and my hair was thick. Also people refuse to believe what you are mixed with b/c you are not "Red-Boned." Or because my nose isn't thin enough, lips aren't small enough, etc.

This madness has to stop!!