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How many people here actually know any African-Americans? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by Cryophilia@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Not like "I went to school with one" but have had an actual friendship?

I've had a couple of conversations recently where people have confidently said things about the Black community that are ridiculously incorrect. The kind of shit where you can tell they grew up in a very white community and learned about Black history as a college freshman.

Disclaimer: I am white, but I grew up in a Black neighborhood. I was one of 3 white kids in my elementary school lol, including my brother.

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[–] Tazerface@sh.itjust.works 18 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I don't know any Americans let along African-Americans.

[–] ChronosTriggerWarning@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Omg, that NAME! BWAHAHAHA! I'm sorry. I am so sorry! I just keep imagining you waking up in the morning, sir, looking in the mirror and then in all seriousness saying to yourself... deep voice "You know what would be a really kick-ass name? Taserface!" That's how I hear you in my head! What was your second choice? "Scrotum Hat"?

[–] Tazerface@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's about time someone noticed. HAHA. That is one of my favourite scenes in all of the MCU.

[–] ChronosTriggerWarning@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How long did you have to wait, señor face?

[–] Tazerface@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

June 14, 4 weeks ago.