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Interracial couple kissing churns stomachs

Posted by James, 27 Apr

interracial kiss“The 7 Best Places to Smooch” was one of the stories on the 10th April cover of GO! magazine and to go along with it was this photo of an interracial couple kissing. Well, that photo ended up generating a lot of queasiness in many – evidenced by reader comments of the online version - simply because a Black man was kissing a White woman. :roll:

Check out some of the comments:

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“Haven’t read the story but dont like to see blacks and whites kissing;” – reader 1buschstadiumplz

“This doesn’t surprise me at all. Libs take every opportunity they can to shove miscegenation in our faces. Now that TV has to show blacks in every commercial, notice that they are always posed beside a blonde woman. Not a brunette, a blonde. Its done for shock value. Sickening that a once proud newspaper would resort ot this. Joe Pulitzer is turning over in his grave in shame.” – reader taxpayer

“I’m not judging the concept of biracial couples at all, but in a city as racially polarized as St. Louis, I’m shocked that the PD would go so out of its way to be so gratuitously provocative. This completely undercut the message of the article.” – reader greggh

PS: And these are just the subtle ones. Most of the comments had inappropriate offensive language.

To tell you the truth, the above is pretty disturbing if you ask me. The thing is, the couple on the cover wasn’t just models posing … it’s a real couple. I don’t want to imagine what they must have felt.

I gotta ask: In this day, age and era, how can a mere photo of interracial couple kissing arouse such racist comments?

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  1.   Djoy says:
    Posted: 18 May 09

    to the people that can't stand the picture, god made everyone in his image, so why would you be concerned about what someone else is doing mind your business, and be unhappy by yourself, because me i love my white beautiful women

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  2.   exoticbronze says:
    Posted: 18 May 09

    I loved the picture! I hope to see many more. In a way I think that is part of the problem, we just don't see enough of it. There are many interracial couples, but we are not depicted as normal in the media or movies. Even in the few movies they depict interracial couples, there is always some sort of racial hurdle to get over, whether its the families or the neighbor. America needs to face the fact that love has broken through the color barrier and so should we. It's a wonderful thing!

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  3.   COCO says:
    Posted: 18 May 09

    I THINK WE ARE PREACHING TO THE CHOIR ON THIS SITE...(LOL),,however,IR dating is alive and well...and its always been-in US history ,European history,World history! Cultures have always,blended,mated,mixed and marveled at the differences and the similarities. ...this is nothing! hey! ignorant people if you really wanna check out IR affairs go to some of these IR porn sites...those will knock your "little white socks off" LOL LOL...LOL... peace, love and soul grease ;o)~

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  4.   coco115 says:
    Posted: 17 May 09

    I must say congrats to the couples who are setting the example. My take on this is, In about 20 years there may not be a one race, because everyone will be mixed with something, most of us already are . I dated black men because I thought that was the norm for me, come to find out that is so far from the truth. When I first dated white men I was afraid to go out in public with them (which was stupid). I never realised how much I was hurting the person who cared for me and loved me. I was happy and paid the price. Not anymore I need to be happy and a white man makes me happy and fills my every need. This county is racist from the top down. The people who have a problem with blacks and whites loving each other should travel more and get out of the bubble they live in. The new generation proved it by voting in a black president. I bet the haters didn't see that one coming.We have only just begun.

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  5.   Neicy05 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    to BaBa1972 Thank you.... that is the same thing that I try to explain to people.

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  6.   Neicy05 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    I would like to comment on the statement about Obama having a white wife would show what kind of man he really is. That pissed me off! He has a beautiful wife, and it should only be in the way that he treats his 'wife' that says what kind of man he is. He could be married to a white, latino, asian, etc. and still be racist. I think of Obama as a man with one helluva job to clean up. Bush left so much sh*% messed up that I give Obama much props for the job he's done so far. He (and We) have a long way to go. A wife does not make a man good or bad, no matter what color. He has a mind of his own as does she.

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  7.   Neicy05 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    to godiva61 I just read about you having to work 3 times as hard to even be considered you did the same job. I understand, I have been a forklift driver/warehouse worker for years and some of the men have told me literally to go home and bake some cookies. My boss was sexually harassing me and I got laid off over one that had drove into a foundation pole right in front of our boss and drove into a 3 high stack of pallets with over 7,000 in damage. I never hit anything, I know how to pay attention. When I reported all this to HR, they refused to listen, so I left it alone and refuse to use that company's product. I could have gotten a lawyer, but I was so done. It's hard being a woman period... but some think I have it easy because I am white. Not here at least. Sorry went off again on something else.

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  8.   Neicy05 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    This is in response to what godiva61 said on May 2nd... I do agree with you about the stereotyping... not all do the bad things so don't categorize. I have had more than my 'fair' share of insults and bashing from some black women, and I do understand the feeling from them that 'we' (white women) are taking their GOOD men. That is so not true. I don't like when they say that black men are only with white women because we are docile and or will do things for them a black woman won't. I was raised by a strong black lady, bless her soul... and maybe I am different than other white women, but it's not true. All it is, is attitude. I mean it's how two people get along and how they deal with situations. I have been told that I am a black woman in a white womans body because I won't put up with the BS that men (in general) try to put us through. I take that as a compliment. But anyway, I agree with you. I don't like to be categorized... so I don't categorize others.

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  9.   Neicy05 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    Always keep this in mind... Misery Loves Company! Those people that are mean and hateful are miserable in their own lives, that is why they need to try and make you miserable too. They crave the kind of happiness a loving couple has, no matter what color they may be. There is always someone in the bunch, that is always saying snide comments or trying to instigate something. Beware, even your closest friends may try and sabotage your relationship because they are afraid of the change that will happen with your relationship with them. Sometimes they do it without really knowing that they are. LET'S JUST GET ALONG... PEACE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS ARE WONDERFUL THINGS TO EXPERIENCE...

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  10.   Neicy05 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    I have been sitting reading the different postings, and it warms my heart to hear that there are many people who just see the person and not the color of ones' skin. I grew up in a "black" family. My mother and I were the only white people in the house (out of 11) and in the neighborhood too. But I grew up happy and didn't understand what racism really was until I was 18 and an officer pulled my boyfriend and myself over for no reason. Neither of us had ever had any tickets or trouble with the law, but he proceeded to have us step out of the vehicle and search it for drugs and anything else he could think of. The most shocking thing to me was, he was a black man in uniform and he was blatantly prejudiced. It didn't change how I felt, because to this day, I relate to black people more than white people. I don't have any problems with anyone, but the ideals about family, religion, life in general are sooooooo very different. I have dated different 'races' (I thought that we were all of the HUMAN race) and my only problem with the men had nothing to do with their skin color, but the attitude that they were raised with. I don't tolerate a man that thinks he is better than me because he is a man, and I was not raised to be a slave to anyone. I know how to treat my man as my king, but I am also his queen. The LORD is my master, not a man. I am rambling... sorry. I just wish this country could see, that if we could come together with love for one another and leave the hatred behind, and help our country first... we would be the strongest country on the planet. GOD created ALL men (and women) equal!!! I just want to say, judge people by who they are, not what they are. Get to know a person before you choose to dislike them. But be careful, they may just steal your heart. ;-)

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  11.   Nokia37 says:
    Posted: 15 May 09

    To the young lady from Albany NY, Just wanted to let you know that my family and I also reside in Albany and we have experienced very very minumal racism if any at all!!! I will not say it doesen't exsist in Albany, but it is truly truly rare. To be honest with you, I think Albany NY may have one of the largest ratios of diversed couples and marriages in America, and believe me I have lived in many places in the U.S. and other countries and have not seen it as abroad as I do in Albany NY. My mother onced joked about how Albany has to be the "Interracial capital of the U.S. because it seemed every couple and family that were in the resturant we were eating at was of different nationalities. Respect to all that see one race, The race to be happy, regardless of color

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  12.   godiva61 says:
    Posted: 14 May 09

    To free33, I just wanted to let you know just how much I appreciated your ability and willingness to articulate your feelings and being a gentlemen while doing so. It's so refreshing to have a conversation with a man that's honest, intelligent, and has an open mind regardless of who I choose to date or he chooses to date. Just because we we are not limited and kept in a box about dating, doesn't mean that we are incapable of being friends and respecting each other's right to be with whom we choose. We are capable of having healthy relationship's, and productive conversations in spite of what the so called critics say. Of course we have to work at it, just like all other relationships. Have a Great Day!! Peace and Love

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  13.   godiva61 says:
    Posted: 14 May 09

    to free33, Thanks for taking the time to reply. No I didn't think that you were thinking that it was I who was calling you a racist. I was just a little confused because you kept mentioning the word "racist". Now I got it and totally understand what you were saying. Yes it's crazy and it seems that the more things change, the more some things stay the same. In the end we will all be held accountable for our action's, including how we treat one another. I agree, ignorance should not come between you and your mate, but unfortunately we live in a world where small minds and ignorance runs wildly, so that leaves us no other alternative but to have to deal with it from time to time. Take this site for instance, once in a while we meet people who are so hung up on others dating interracialy, and hate it so much, that they become even more ignorant, verbally abusive, degrading to women and sometimes men as well on this site. This shouldn't be at all!! You sound like a very nice person and a strong man and even though I don't know you, I'm hoping and praying that only great things will come to you, but don't block your blessings by compromising your integrity and your unique GOD giving personality when you have to deal with the ignorance. I believe that our true characters shines when life is not going well, as opposed to when life is going good. The manner in which a man/woman interracts with others, is a true reflection of what he/she truly thinks of themselves, and if this is so, then there are some pretty unloved, non validated, miserable, sad people. You are a fine example of what a MAN should be, don't lose site of this!! When you become a Man, you put away your childish things. Peace and Love

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  14.   Kimmic says:
    Posted: 14 May 09

    Here is the good news...For any of you out there with teenage kids in your life, you will have seen just how far we have come. If you look at the next generation you can see that there are fewer and fewer people with this mentality. I love to see any interracial couple because it demonstrates just how loving and open people truly are. The mentality of old is "dying" off. Well, both figuratively and literally. I have quite a few white girlfriends who have biracial kids and date black men. I will date anyone who meets my criteria regardless of race. Personally, I have dated black, white, asian and hispanic men. Love has absolutely no racial boundaries. God bless you guys.

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  15.   free33 says:
    Posted: 14 May 09

    Hey Godiva61 Yes I think we are missing each other. I didn't think you called me a racist, nor did I call anyone racist. I was commenting on the topic. What I was trying to convey is that it is my opinion, people who care about someone else's relationship, have a problem. When I see topics such as this and the responses that follow, It seems as if interacial couples are asking society for permission to love. How crazy is that? If someone cares about me and who I'm with, Black,White,Asian,Latino or any of the other wonderful shades GOD has put on this planet, They have the sickness. I respect everyone's right to think the way they think and I DO mean respect. I just do not choose to agree with it, ponder it, consider it and I sure as hell do not choose to let it change my reality. I do not expect people to see things the way I do. I give people the grace to think and live the way they do as long as it does not hinder my life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I am not in a relationship at this time but when I was It was about My Lady and I. I didn't care what my friends, my siblings or what my parents thought. Why in all that is holy would I care what some small minded retard thinks and How small would I be if I let it affect my love for my Lady? All I was saying is to me, anyone who cares who another person is with has so much wrong with them I can't even mess with them.

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  16.   godiva61 says:
    Posted: 14 May 09

    to free 33 Did we miss something here? Did someone call you a racist? Or are you just responding to the topic about this picture? I find that people who have such a problem with interracial dating are ususally the ones who really want to do what you do but are too afraid of what other's will say. So, why would you , me, or anyone else for that matter care about a person with that mentality say, or react, they can't even be true to themselves. Live your life, to hell with others!!! Peace and Love

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  17.   free33 says:
    Posted: 14 May 09

    Seriously, How pathetic are you if you care about who dates who? To hell with the Black/White dynamic. Why should I care who's pleasing who? If a woman who's skin happens to be of a darker hue, Toes curl up at the touch of a white dude, why should I care? Seriously, Racism is a symptom of a deeper disease. Yes it is discusting. Yes racism is tired but racist are just pond scum anyway. If they weren't racist, it would come out in some other way. I am Not racist because I have been blessed to understand myself and I work hard on being a good person by my nature. I am not racist, I am not mean spirited, i am kind, I strive to get rid of my evil and Cling to my good so as a result I resist racism just as I resist Crack use. Both are symptoms of being a less than good person. I do not care who dates who regardless of color. I wish everyone find the person that makes them happy. I like what I like and I tell yoou this, People do not come off wrong on me when they see me with a woman with white skin. I guess they can see the I DON'T GIVE A FUH UCC on my face. I must admit I kinda wish someone would. By the time I finish showing them themselves I suggest racial make ups of couples, would be the least of their concerns

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  18.   jyaya24 says:
    Posted: 13 May 09

    I am never insulted when I hear the hatred and Jealousy that I get from being with a black man. I am Italian and spanish a Melting pot of Diversity along with The Man that I choose! We are not just colours of skin and data information to do surveys on! We are mixed individuals, Personality,Nationality and noone is black/black or white/white...Sometimes those who are prejudice are overwhelmed by non experience and just plain missing out of the Diversity that make us better people every day.

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  19.   Afroiroquois says:
    Posted: 13 May 09

    I applaud the comments and find it interesting that in the 21st century, we have still not arrived. So what if Pulitzer turns over in his grave-who gave him the right to say what happens in someone else's life? I honestly felt hurt by stillahippie's comment that she was spat at by someone because of her choice in LOVE-I hurt for her, we all should!Some of us have no problem with interracial affairs but one thing we must keep in mind is self-love, which helps us celebrate our differences together. In the end, we're all equal; we're born and we will die...Live life to the fullest you only get to do it once! Peace, Afroiroquois

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  20.   chococyrelle says:
    Posted: 13 May 09

    Sorry my computer was acting crazy so I had to type sometimes without seeing the words, so they are a few mispelling. I meant colored eyes.

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  21.   chococyrelle says:
    Posted: 13 May 09

    Hello averyone, I guess coming for an entire different continent and country, my view on biracial dating is different.Biracial couple or interracial couple is the greatest testament of courage to love given the world and some of the people we share this world with. And to one friend who said something about a someone who exclusively preferes white or black, it is a matter of preference, it is not so much about thinking less of ay group. I am black and think some of my brother are hot, super hot but that is as far as it will go for me as far as Black men are concerned, nothing sexual, the only black men I have seen naked have been patients of mine. I do not have sexual feelings or desired when it comes to Black Men. As for the white that I do date, not avery white one will do for me, he has to have pretty colored besides brown and thy have to illuminating ones, again interracial dating is a matter of preference not of stating that these group is better than the other , it is an individual thing and the rest of the world should stay out of it, and keep their opinions to themselves.

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  22.   LAURELLIZ says:
    Posted: 12 May 09

    I have kissed black men all over the midwest from SD to MI and a few other places as well. I have a mixed race son and I'm brunette (but sometimes I'm blonde :-) I have never recieved hate mail online or in the mailbox, I have never been treated any less because I date black men. I do get people who ask me if I ONLY date black men or they assume that I just because he is black that I would like a guy, mostly it is curiousity...esp. get asked about size...the whole myth thing. This does get better with each generation. And THIS generation is growing up with a black president, whether you love Obama or hate him for whatever reason, he is there and an example to our nation. Our children will grow up with this monumental change in our history and it will keep getting better. Just be the person who does not feed into the stereotypes. No matter what color you are...trash also comes in every color.

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  23.   Meffie says:
    Posted: 11 May 09

    Hear! Hear! I agree with you completely: if I cared about what people thought, I would be lost. I care about my loved ones' opinion of me, that's for sure, but the crass comments of idiots does not affect me. I will date whomever I please and I don't give a damned what color he is! For me, the person inside the body was always more important to me than the body itself. Don't get me wrong: physical attraction is an important part of starting a relationship, but it's the bonding of mind, heart and soul that keeps it going!

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  24.   baabiblue says:
    Posted: 11 May 09

    If I went through life caring what everyone thought, I'd be extremely unhappy, therefor, I go through life and care what my loved ones think.

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  25.   xilady2020 says:
    Posted: 11 May 09

    I think the pic is awesome and the fact that they were brave enough to public real life like it happens every day. I date men, generally only black, my preference and my choice. If they date me, they obviously feel the same. We are the SAME and have rights to make choices. Grow America!

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  26.   wifeyfru2luv says:
    Posted: 09 May 09

    This sells a lot of papers. I hope Go continues to show this stuff, till people get used to it!

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  27.   malarki5 says:
    Posted: 07 May 09

    Rasheba said: "AS FOR ME I WILL MARRY A WHITE MAN ANS WHO DOES NOT LIKE IT… TOUGH LUCK". Menelik says: are you an adult, darling or just an idiot? Marry who you want and make sure to close the door behind you!

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  28.   DON~1 says:
    Posted: 07 May 09

    what's wrong with a man and woman KISSING and showing their affections toward each other and don't matter what color they are ? .....that's called LOVE !!!! i love kissing and holding hands and showing affection in public when i be with my DATE ......hell when ya'll men and women don't get any affections from ya'll date i bet ya' will get upset. so ya'll people who is so narrow minded and a racist ......get OVER it. i love all women and i don't mind showing affection in public or at home. ya'll need to live ya' life to the fullest and stop all the HATE and racist comments. GOOD LUCK every1 and hope ya'll will find ya' true love on this dating site. = ) Don

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  29.   godiva61 says:
    Posted: 07 May 09

    I agree with Jazzman. It's so naive to think that some people, or should I say a lot of people are past the "color" issue. I'm surprised that others are surprised. As far as the picture goes when I first saw it my immediate thought(PLEASE DON'T LAUGH), but my first thought was " that's an ugly shade of yellow". The yellow dress caught my eye first. So I noticed the fashion aspect of the picture. That's not to say that I'm not at all surprised by the responses. I do think a lot of times, people are as ignorant as their environment, but I also believe that sometimes people can be so sensitive to certain things that they only hear the negative comments and focus only the negative aspect of the situation. That's not to say that the negative aspect is unreal but sometimes you can give the negative too much press, so to speak. I was at all ballgame once(DIE HARD YANKKE FAN)and it was a man in a wheelchair. Now I can't imagine what it would be like not to be able to walk but I'm sure the man who can't see might like to trade places to sit in a chair to actually see a ballgame. Anyway this woman kept staring at the guy in the wheelchair and it was very noticeable. Finally he said "why in the ____ are you staring at me"? He was angry and very defensive and maybe he had a good reason to be, but when she answered him in the manner that she did, he soften right up. I think had she answered him in the manner in which it was asked, it may have been even more awkard. She told him "not everyone is always staring at your chair, I wasn't, I was staring at those beautiful green eyes". He was so used to the negative aspect of that chair and that's probably why his response was negative. We still have some misguided souls roaming around. Let's just give them less press as possible!! Did anyone see the HBO special, Right America? If you get a chance check it out. Peace and Love to everyone

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  30.   BaBa1972 says:
    Posted: 07 May 09

    The problem exist with the word interracial. I dont even think this is a word. What is interracial anyway? Race is the core word here, and inter means to cross. If I'm not mistaken a black man and a white woman (or vice versa) are not crossing races. We are the Human Race. Black, white, hispanic, asian, or whatever is not your race, it's your ethnic background. The faster we understand that, and stop mislabeling black on white relationships as interracial, the faster we can get past the racist coments.

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  31.   hope2cu says:
    Posted: 06 May 09

    the comments on the pic to me are normal for the average ignorant american.Good think we dont all think that way... I have been dating black men for many years and i guess have grown numb to what other people think or say and really dont let it affect me in ne way..but deff is sad ..Jazzman is 100% right in my opion

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  32.   Vanessa7 says:
    Posted: 04 May 09

    I am currently dating the most wonderful man I've ever met. He is white. Our first kiss was in the parking lot of the restaurant that we meet at. It was one of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had. It was a sweet, and tender moment for us. Frankly speaking, people need to get over it. Because I will kiss him whenever or whereever the mood hits me. I'm into PDA big time (public displays of affection), only because I'm very affectionate.

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  33.   Jazzman says:
    Posted: 04 May 09

    I think people who are surprised by these responses are naive. This country elected a "half- black" president who was married to a black woman. If she was white, he would not even have gotten the nominaton in the so called "liberal party". People have there biases and I feel like as long as I keep that in mind then I will never be surprised when I don't get service because of the person on my arm. Many people forget we are still a country with a lot of "firsts" that have still have not come to pass. With saying that, I do believe hat as hollywood goes so goes the rest of the country. television,movies, and music videos all have made interatial love a part of our pop culture. Racism is going to have to die off a generation at a time.

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  34.   arkansasman says:
    Posted: 04 May 09

    Wow, good comments. I was just reading along when acebenice stated that this country was founded on racial hatered. This is not only false but just plain silly. Babe you need to go to a college american history class where you will learn the REAL nature of the founding of this country. I personally love black woman and ingeneral I feel comfortable with people of all races. I live in ARkansas. That is Deep south. I get looks yes but not rally any touble. I dont care what others think. This nation was founded on personal freedom. It is my constitutional right, just as any Man, to have my life, liberty and persute of happiness. I understand how acebenice could think the way she does. But there really were slaves or endentured servents of all races in america. Our fore fathers wrote "all man" not just white man in the constitution. As time went by our leaders knew it was wrong and it was the southerners that had the slaves. When Lincoln saw that he had a way to hurt the rebel south during the Civil was he freed the slaves. He knew it was wrong and it was time for good men to do what was right. A White man in the highest office in the land!

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  35.   kathleen09 says:
    Posted: 04 May 09

    I already wrote on this blog but I had an after thought.... Just two small stories that I have had to endure at the hands ignorance. My ex husband of 17 years and I had just gotten married and were on our honey moon. We were so happy, just left our beutiful family at our wedding/reception. We went to San Francisco for our honey moon.. We were walking down the street and a group of young black women began taunting us as we walked by. The most memorable comment was "jungle fever" and a lot of cussing. My husband and I were so angry, we were enjoying our honey moon and a group of ignorant young people walked by not knowing anything about us and began judging us. I remember another instance we had just had our daughter, she was only a few months old and we were walking down by a beach on a beutiful day... We were followed by a group of skin heads.. We were so lucky it was a crowded beach and alot of people were around. All they did was follow us to make sure we got the point. I just remember being so frightened for my baby. We went directly to our car. In this day and age we are still worrying about safety and covers of magazines with interacial love. The couple on the front of the magazine are an actual couple (not models) We don't know what these two have been through together. Maybe they have had to endure alot to be together. I just pray one day we won't have a need for a blog where we have to discuss this. Hopefully we will be talking about issues as one group and the issue (race) will not be even considered.

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  36.   bellaone says:
    Posted: 04 May 09

    I agree with you that is why I take it slow and find out who they are before holding my hand foever. In every other aspect he was wonderful to me. It was only 3 months , so I did NOT put up with it once i really saw it. I am a very strong woman and NO One man or woman will tear me down. I will keep a eye open for this type of behavior in the future. I want a man what ever color to walk beside me and be proud to be with me not hide from the world. Thanks for the words of wisdom. I will find him one day....No big hurry. I wish you all on here love and peace and remember we should all be respectful even if we do not agree with others on who they date. Life is too short to hate . Love people not color!! Much love, K

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  37.   godiva61 says:
    Posted: 04 May 09

    To bellaone, Thanks for the response, much appreciated! I'm truly sorry that things didn't work out with your boyfriend, but I'm a firm believer in chemistry and when the RIGHT person for you comes along he/she will compliment your life instead of complicating your life. Also if you need to tear somebody down on a constant basis, that speaks volumes about your own character and integrity. I believe whole heartedly that if women would not stand for men bashing women for whatever reasons and especially in this scenario, then the hostility would be very minimum. "Wise Women Build Up, They Don't Tear Down"! It's very hard and strenous to have to fight stereotypes and it's so unfair but somehow in the long run it makes us better, and stronger. I never had to deal with the "Barbie" BS, but I can relate to your fight. I was a black woman in the Military, I had to work three times as hard as the men while fighting the "females" in the Military fight as well. Often times, the women made it that much harder by their decisions they made, so a lot of times I paid for other women mistakes and poor judgment, but here I am, still standing!! Talk with you soon, have a wonderful week!! Peace and Love PS. If a man can't hold your hand, and have to hide holding your hand, then he probably wouldn't have had your back as well. You deserve better!!

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  38.   raytorayto says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    Hi Fire321, I actaully signed up to this sight and it has the as with a BM/WF. I can only explain things in it's simpilist form for me and I will give an example. at work we had a meeting with a one of our clients who happen to be gay. One was early and when his partner showed up then hugged and that was it. My boss talked to me about it and my comfort leavly. She was shocked by my answer. I found out that they only hugged out of respect for me as they did not want to offend me as this was my first meeting with them (been friends w/the boss for years). My response was and still will be the same whether it is same sex, interracial or what have you: 'There is so much hatered and dispare in this world that two people showing love and affection for one another I can not find offensive and actually makes me feel there is hope for us yet.'

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  39.   RASHEBA says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    RASEBA, AS FOR ME I WILL MARRY A WHITE MAN ANS WHO DOES NOT LIKE IT... TOUGH LUCK

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  40.   Member says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    Kevin; Sorry we're irritating you so much, buddy. The line I quoted WAS used in a comedy movie, a spoof of modern times. If our conversation is bothering you so much, then DON'T READ IT! That said, I do agree with you about always dating the same type of person..that is certainly a form of prejudice. I've been sexually active since I was 15 and in that span of time (too damned long, but hey, can't stop aging!), I have had 9 partners. Of those partners, there has been 3 blacks and 1 Hispanic, 7 men and 2 women, so I guess you could say I'm a well-rounded individual and about 80% straight. ha ha My friends range in age from 7 to 70 so I guess I'm covered there, too...LOL

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  41.   raytorayto says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    One more thing as for other race mixtures there is the attetude out there, it is not as forth right but is there. My ex-wife is asian and we never saw it when we lived in Hawaii but when we moved to Cali, it popped right up. My parents have had it dumped on them. This is the place I felt there would be the most accepting and it has been the least. We have been to SC and if it was present it was well hiden.

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  42.   raytorayto says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    Well I did not think I would end up responding on this particular blog again however, this isdriving me crazy. 1) Beth13 - the quote is not from a comedy giant it was from Rodney King in response to the L.A. riots after a jury acquitted a 4 cops for bitting him. I was goint to be more discriptive but descided to let whowever have their own veiw of the events. 2) Why are so many of these reponses have the words 'my black gf' or 'black bf?' The idea that this is frased as such leads me to question. I would never think to say that. It maybe that I feel they are a friend and if it needs to be said it would be in response or after thought as to their skin tone. 3) Bring a woman home to 'meet my parents" only done after dating awhile. If you think I am kidding, I dated one woman for about a year (going out once or twice a month) and I broke up with her before she meet my parents or my children. It was because of racial issues and in my family it does not fly to hate on people this way. Wups, I forgot to mention she was white. I know what many are thinking "why didn't you see it?" I knew something was wrong I just could not put my finger on it, until a one incident that brought it fully into the light. 4) I do agree in part to the idea when one dates exclusivly one race outside of their race or anyone but their race is a form of racism. But we are attracted to who we are attracted to. 5) If you stereotype even if it is your own ethnic people it is a form of racism. Stop the hate or we disintegrate or in others we will die as a people because the haters will fight killing one another with the lovers caught in the middle. I know some will read this and say "he is just being pc." If ya know me ya know it ain't so. I will fill in some of the gaps. My children are mixed race. The closet man in the world to me and I love is my step-father, who is of mexican descent. I grow up in predominatly black or latino neighborhoods. Hell, when I was growing up, I would hear the adults (TV, radio...) talk about the white majority and wonder what the hell are the talking about, as I had never seen it. I am not attracted to the race but the woman. My daughters can and do date whom ever, I don't care about the skin tone, I care about them treating my babies good and not abousing them (then it's on). I do like the discussion of racial issues, because they are out there no doubt, but never exclude a party from the discussions or nothing is resolved. One of the classes I took as an undergrad was on violence in sociate. My professor, speaking about racial discussions said "how can we resolve racism in our society, when we tell whites the do not have a right to talk about it? They are a major player when it comes to this issue." I hope I am clear I on occasion ramble and lose my direction (the 70's youth showing up), however I hope you feel what I mean and am trying to get acrossed? Much love, Kevin

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  43.   Member says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    To quote a comedy giant..."Can't we all just get along?!" That's oversimplifying it, sure, but that's the basics. Why the hell can't we just enjoy each other! Skin color doesn't matter in the slightest: the soul and mind are all that's important. I have friends who are every colour of the rainbow, even a few I suspect aren't human. LOL But I was on a bus one day with my black friend Laticia when this skenky-looking white dude got on the bus and he started giving me a hard time, telling me I was "polluting" myself by talking to Laticia. I told him coldly that she was my friend and he should leave us alone, but he persisted, yelling at both of us. I loved the bus driver's reaction: he told the guy that if he didn't stop haranguing us, he'd have to get off the bus. The skenky guy blew him off because he was black and continued his abuse. The drive, love him, stopped the bus and physically threw the skenky asshole off! I was heartened by everyone's response: all the people on the bus burst into applause, but I felt so sad for Laticia - how humiliating and hurtful that asshole's comments must have been. No one should have to put up with crap like this!!

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  44.   kathleen09 says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    This makes me very sad to see that we are still worrying about skin color in this day. I am a blond white woman who was married to a black man for 17 years and went through the stares when we would go out with our daughter. I feel for this couple on the cover, hopefully one day we will look at every couple whatever color) and just be happy they found love. We are all human beings and when all people can see that, we will be a much happier society.

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  45.   bellaone says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    I agree with you totally!! My best friend is black and I love her for her inside her heart and brain and sense of humor. My NOW EX boyfriend is stereotyping black women and I think it is wrong as well. He also dropped my hand when he saw any black women or black men walking down the street. Which hurt my feelings and made me sad another reason we are not together anymore. I believe it is HIS insecurity . People have always stereotyped me as "Barbie" and think it is funny or I like it . I hate it my name is not Barbie and I have worked my way up from the bottom to prove I do have a brain. I still have a fight daily with someone's stupid commets. I have a lot of black friends and as I said my brother is half black . I personally LOVE BLACK PEOPLE we would have no great music and not to many funny movies( Thanks Wayne Bros.) without our fine black sisters and brothers. We all need to inbrace each other with RESPECT no matter what color shape or size!! We all need to think before we speak and give each other the same respect . Do un to others as you would have do un to you.!! Much love people always!!K

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  46.   nigellaspice says:
    Posted: 03 May 09

    Fire321 I agree with you. Times are changing, I smile every time I see the cute little black kid acting all goofy walking home after school with the little white girl. their holding hands and she has the brightest smile on her little face. Thats were we start, our children. Peace

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  47.   godiva61 says:
    Posted: 02 May 09

    bellaone, I really don't want to get too far off the subject, because I know we are talking about the photo that has certain people riled up. Thanks for sharing your story, it's so sad that we still have a few misguided souls in the world, especially here in the USA. I want to comment on something that you shared with us about your boyfriend that I'm having a little trouble with, and that is, and I'm quoting here, "that he doesn't date black women because they are too bossy". From where I'm sitting that comment is a very insulting stereotype. Has he dated ALL black women? Or is he referring to the black women that he has dated? Stereotyping has always been the catalyst that was most effective to the "RACISM" cause. Black people are this, black people are that. Black men are this black men are that. Constant stereotyping. Being that your boyfriend is black, I'm more than sure that he has at one time or another had to deal with, try to excel in coorporate america while dealing with stereotypes. I find it interesting that he feels as though that stereotyping black women is okay. Also this type of remark is one of the main reasons that the majority of black women that I have spoke with(NOT ME) has a problem with black men with white women. It's the tone, the put downs, the stereotyping, the bashing of black women by black men to white women that most black women have with the bm/ww issue. I have a friend and I love her dearly but sometimes she is a little dramatic and very sensitive but she is a good person. When she first talked with me about this very thing, I thought that maybe she was being a little too sensitive as always. So I decided to find out for myself so I conducted a little experience. I who is rarely shocked about anything was shocked, but mostly saddened by what I saw and what I heard coming from black men with white women!!! Even though I seen and heard some things that made me sick to my stomach, I still have no right or desire to stereotype all black men, never have and never will!! I think black men should give black women the benefit of the doubt by ending the stereotyping and bashing of black women! After all they of all people should understand the consequences of stereotyping! If he is only with you because of your skin color and your blonde hair? Doesn't this sound familiar? All white people are not the same, nor is all blondes, or all rich people, or poor people. Enough with the stereotyping!

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  48.   stillahippie says:
    Posted: 02 May 09

    It's pretty sad the hostility that still exists with interracial dating and marriage, DESPITE the fact that our beloved President Obama is from an interracial couple. I have read extremely hateful blogs that despise white women for dating black men. Making bizarre claims that we are doing it "to put the black woman down" and etc. And I have also had a man SPIT near me while I walked down the street with my black boyfriend. Thankfully I have friends of all races (including black women) who don't have a problem with who I love. Also, I'm so grateful for this site, as it validates interracial dating for us all!

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  49.   marjani says:
    Posted: 02 May 09

    It has nothing to do with them being interracial, they just look funky together. She got "grandma arms" and looks like a pillow cushion (overweight) and he just isn't a nice-looking gentleman at all. Put a cute interracial couple on mag covers, even if they don't all look like that in real life.

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  50.   Member says:
    Posted: 02 May 09

    Yeah...what's up with that?? None of it should matter, in a perfect world, but I've wondered that myself. I think the them-and-us instinct is humanity's most destructive trait in today's society. It may have kept us alive millenia ago, but now, it will kill us if we can't bond as a species and fight together to save our beautiful planet. Until we learn to embrace our differences, there can be no peace. I have never felt hate for anyone, even those who have hurt me, and for this I thank God every day. Hatred is a terrible emotion that hurts everyone, giver and receiver.

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