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Blogs > godiva0824 > The Passionate Blogger


godiva0824 65F
2728 posts
5/21/2021 7:28 pm
People of Color....the stigma

I know this topic is quite sensitive, but it is happening all over the world and we cannot just ignore it. I lived in South Bronx, New York for more than 12 years, and most of the inhabitants of that borough are people of color ( Black African-Americans, Black Latinos, Asian-Americans etc. ). Why did I include Asians? YES! because brown colored Asians such as Filipinos, Indians, Pakistanis, Sri-Lankans, Cambodians, Indonesians, and others are considered Black people, at least in America, because of the color of the skin, being NOT WHITE.

And what hurts most is that Black people are being labeled as aggressive, trouble makers, lazy, very sensitive, uneducated, looters,and whatever negative adjectives they can describe us and we are the center of racism and hatred. Black people are minorities and for that reason, the American government is being accused of 'White Supremacy"...

Personally speaking, I have nothing against Black people, but I do not want to be dragged into their kind, because I am Asian, and I have my own identity from my ethnicity and as an individual. I am against racial-profiling and I truly abhor the idea of Asian Hate. All Lives Matter! If only we all learn to respect, and love one another, the world will be a better place to live....
ELZ


godiva0824 65F
3469 posts
5/21/2021 7:33 pm

 I am a proud Asian-American. And I will always be a true Filipina by heart. I may have embraced the lifestyle of a Westerner having lived here for 30 years, but I will never forget the value of my roots.
ELZ


godiva0824 65F
3469 posts
5/25/2021 3:06 am
    Quoting  :
I agree with you, Jane...When I traveled in Nice, France, I also noticed that they are very racist. When people of color shopped, they treat us differently. The welcome is warmer for people with lighter skin...That is very sad...
ELZ


easycome42 83M
34 posts
5/28/2021 7:19 am

 Personally, I do not allow these things bother me. Just don't they dare lay a hand on me. Then I would respond accordingly. Otherwise, I just ignore them and walk away.


godiva0824 65F
3469 posts
5/28/2021 1:41 pm
    Quoting easycome42:
    Personally, I do not allow these things bother me. Just don't they dare lay a hand on me. Then I would respond accordingly. Otherwise, I just ignore them and walk away.
Men react differently..And you are right. Walking away is the best thing to do than to engage in further argument or discord...Thanks for the visit again. Your input means a lot for us who blogs here regularly.
ELZ


easycome42 83M
34 posts
5/28/2021 2:53 pm

 You are most welcome. Ingat lang.


laogui32 80M
67 posts
5/29/2021 11:58 pm

 The abuse of Asian people is more or less global, Sinophobia combined with undiscriminating ignorance. For me it is a matter of great shame. I teach Asian people, mingle with them, count some amongst my few best friends, have married one or two and often travel throughout Asia. When I reject some of the racist criticisms I am sure to be labelled a Commie sympathiser and abused. My country used to be better!


share_isback_ 47M
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4 posts
5/31/2021 11:29 am

 Ummm White is a color too.... Right? I mean there's a White crayon in a box of Crayolas Diba? Lol!! I'm just saying! I believe that "ALL" people should be given respect and dignity. All means All. Every living human being. Asians, caucasions, african americans, Martians, ect. Lose the hate and make humanity great again.


godiva0824 65F
3469 posts
7/14/2021 2:42 pm
    Quoting easycome42:
    You are most welcome. Ingat lang.

ELZ


godiva0824 65F
3469 posts
7/14/2021 2:45 pm
    Quoting laogui32:
    The abuse of Asian people is more or less global, Sinophobia combined with undiscriminating ignorance. For me it is a matter of great shame. I teach Asian people, mingle with them, count some amongst my few best friends, have married one or two and often travel throughout Asia. When I reject some of the racist criticisms I am sure to be labelled a Commie sympathiser and abused. My country used to be better!
Indeed, the racism is a global problem. Everywhere we go, there is always someone who will bring up racist remarks. I am often called "Chinese", and quite frankly, I do not like it...It brings so much negativities on my personality.
ELZ


godiva0824 65F
3469 posts
7/14/2021 2:46 pm
    Quoting share_isback_:
    Ummm White is a color too.... Right? I mean there's a White crayon in a box of Crayolas Diba? Lol!! I'm just saying! I believe that "ALL" people should be given respect and dignity. All means All. Every living human being. Asians, caucasions, african americans, Martians, ect. Lose the hate and make humanity great again.
That is very ideal! We can only wish there is no such thing as racism...The world will be a better place to live, indeed. Thanks for visiting my blogs...
ELZ




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