We took the blame every time a black man is picked up from the streets and is blame for something he didn’t do. After all that and more we have to take a joke. Being black comes with a price and you have to be strong to carry it. That’s why we are proud to be Black, despite the mess! Like I said before your friends is the ones to blame, but in reality they are not because between the lines they are puppets being controlled by the puppet master.
Ok, now I know you were 15. That joke wasn’t remotely funny and it’s used out. How would you feel if I go around saying Jamaicans stay “high” and for every race to say the same thing? American Blacks are the first race to go to for a quick joke. It’s like we are the most hated race and for what!! What have we done?? We took the beating, we took the discriminations, we took the brainwashing every day when a child thinks they have to have straight hair to be beautiful.
@PAULA4181 I guess the internet is making it difficult for us to fully understand each other. First and foremost, technically I am an American Black. I was born and raised here. My ethnicity is Jamaican. Secondly, I mention people stereotyping Jamaicans in the video. People called me "Ja-fake-an" because I DIDN'T smoke weed. And the joke was funny to plenty of people, humor is relative. The point of this monologue was to point out stereotypes and how they aren't true.
@PAULA4181 I am not stereotyping Black people, I'm addressing the stereotypes OF Black people and how you can be Black and not adhere to the stereotypes, which seems obvious but is actually lost on a lot of people. In the end, you're watching a video of something that was live and had more context than what you're seeing on your computer screen. We're not on separate sides here, we both agree that stereotypes are harmful and untrue. Arguing is pointless because we're arguing the same thing.
Performed when I was 17, written when I was 16 (sorry, for those that I said I was 15 to, I wasn't quiet sure when this was performed & didn't look at the description of the video)
Attempt to clarify things that has come up in the comments: I am not trying to stereotype Black people. I don't believe in those stereotypes. That's what is at the core of this monologue. The anger and hurt that comes through is from people considered me less Black because I don't fit into the bullshit stereotype of a Black person. Stereotypes are harmful to everyone.This isn't a criticism of Blacks on a whole,but rather the idea that people can be more or less Black because of their personality
It is addressed to Andrea. You just upset me by saying "sorry, I use words more than 3 letters" What are you trying to say blacks are stupid? People don't need to be judging you on your ethnicity, your right on that. Some Jamaican think they are better than blacks! Which they are not, they are just stuck in their world. I also cant see how can anyone mistake you as white when you don't talk or look like it... I am half black and Irish. Those friends of yours is the one to blame not blacks!!
@PAULA4181 Hey, Andrea here. It wasn't meant to be a dig at those who genuinely don't have the ability to use "bigger words" because of circumstances (we all know the effect poverty can have on education, as well as family life and other things). That specific dig was at people who glorify a limited vocabulary and attack those who use "big words". I was 15 when I wrote this, some things could've been phrased better, and perhaps that line is one of them.
@PAULA4181 Also (goddamn the character limit!) it wasn't that I was actually mistaken for being White, but rather people considered me to be "less Black" because of the various things mentioned in this video. Please, also remember that not everything said is to be taken at face value. For example, clearly the very beginning of the monologue is a bit of a joke. I don't think I'm better than American Blacks. The monologue is about some American Blacks viewing me as "Less Black" which isn't right.
Exactly, culture and language and geography changes over time, but ethnicity/race (provided no interbreeding takes place) is the one aspect of continuity that humans have, and as such needs to be vigorously preserved.
Well I'm Black, pure African of Bantu. My skin color is as 'Black' as midnight O.K. i surely don't fit your stereotypes for Black people. My IQ is 153, I'm an anthropologist and is graduating from mechanical engineering and have no criminal record at all. I'm a 30 year old male. Skin color doesn't determine who you are!
@amasonga I think, especially for those who weren't able to be in the audience to hear the talk back, some things are misunderstood. First and foremost, I am not trying to stereotype Black people. I am a Black woman. Secondly, this was addressing those Blacks and others who considered me less Black than them because I *didn't* fit into the stereotype, that unfortunately some Blacks have bought into. I wish the talkback that we had afterward couldve been posted, it would've cleared up some things
I love this so much ! it's so real, and right what is said. Keep up the good work.
rpl7770 1 month ago
They call themselves “niggas”, if that’s not a brainwashed person then I don’t know what is!
PAULA4181 3 months ago
We took the blame every time a black man is picked up from the streets and is blame for something he didn’t do. After all that and more we have to take a joke. Being black comes with a price and you have to be strong to carry it. That’s why we are proud to be Black, despite the mess! Like I said before your friends is the ones to blame, but in reality they are not because between the lines they are puppets being controlled by the puppet master.
PAULA4181 3 months ago
Ok, now I know you were 15. That joke wasn’t remotely funny and it’s used out. How would you feel if I go around saying Jamaicans stay “high” and for every race to say the same thing? American Blacks are the first race to go to for a quick joke. It’s like we are the most hated race and for what!! What have we done?? We took the beating, we took the discriminations, we took the brainwashing every day when a child thinks they have to have straight hair to be beautiful.
PAULA4181 3 months ago
@PAULA4181 I guess the internet is making it difficult for us to fully understand each other. First and foremost, technically I am an American Black. I was born and raised here. My ethnicity is Jamaican. Secondly, I mention people stereotyping Jamaicans in the video. People called me "Ja-fake-an" because I DIDN'T smoke weed. And the joke was funny to plenty of people, humor is relative. The point of this monologue was to point out stereotypes and how they aren't true.
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
@PAULA4181 I am not stereotyping Black people, I'm addressing the stereotypes OF Black people and how you can be Black and not adhere to the stereotypes, which seems obvious but is actually lost on a lot of people. In the end, you're watching a video of something that was live and had more context than what you're seeing on your computer screen. We're not on separate sides here, we both agree that stereotypes are harmful and untrue. Arguing is pointless because we're arguing the same thing.
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
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Performed when I was 17, written when I was 16 (sorry, for those that I said I was 15 to, I wasn't quiet sure when this was performed & didn't look at the description of the video)
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
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AndreaisAce 3 months ago
Attempt to clarify things that has come up in the comments: I am not trying to stereotype Black people. I don't believe in those stereotypes. That's what is at the core of this monologue. The anger and hurt that comes through is from people considered me less Black because I don't fit into the bullshit stereotype of a Black person. Stereotypes are harmful to everyone.This isn't a criticism of Blacks on a whole,but rather the idea that people can be more or less Black because of their personality
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
The girl looked good.
nlytend1 4 months ago
It is addressed to Andrea. You just upset me by saying "sorry, I use words more than 3 letters" What are you trying to say blacks are stupid? People don't need to be judging you on your ethnicity, your right on that. Some Jamaican think they are better than blacks! Which they are not, they are just stuck in their world. I also cant see how can anyone mistake you as white when you don't talk or look like it... I am half black and Irish. Those friends of yours is the one to blame not blacks!!
PAULA4181 7 months ago
@PAULA4181 Hey, Andrea here. It wasn't meant to be a dig at those who genuinely don't have the ability to use "bigger words" because of circumstances (we all know the effect poverty can have on education, as well as family life and other things). That specific dig was at people who glorify a limited vocabulary and attack those who use "big words". I was 15 when I wrote this, some things could've been phrased better, and perhaps that line is one of them.
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
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AndreaisAce 3 months ago
@PAULA4181 Also (goddamn the character limit!) it wasn't that I was actually mistaken for being White, but rather people considered me to be "less Black" because of the various things mentioned in this video. Please, also remember that not everything said is to be taken at face value. For example, clearly the very beginning of the monologue is a bit of a joke. I don't think I'm better than American Blacks. The monologue is about some American Blacks viewing me as "Less Black" which isn't right.
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
Exactly, culture and language and geography changes over time, but ethnicity/race (provided no interbreeding takes place) is the one aspect of continuity that humans have, and as such needs to be vigorously preserved.
ancestoralmemory 8 months ago
Well I'm Black, pure African of Bantu. My skin color is as 'Black' as midnight O.K. i surely don't fit your stereotypes for Black people. My IQ is 153, I'm an anthropologist and is graduating from mechanical engineering and have no criminal record at all. I'm a 30 year old male. Skin color doesn't determine who you are!
amasonga 1 year ago 2
@amasonga Amen my friend
susuemikado 1 year ago
@amasonga I think, especially for those who weren't able to be in the audience to hear the talk back, some things are misunderstood. First and foremost, I am not trying to stereotype Black people. I am a Black woman. Secondly, this was addressing those Blacks and others who considered me less Black than them because I *didn't* fit into the stereotype, that unfortunately some Blacks have bought into. I wish the talkback that we had afterward couldve been posted, it would've cleared up some things
AndreaisAce 3 months ago
@AndreaisAce Cool.
amasonga 3 months ago
@amasonga AGREED!
PAULA4181 3 months ago
black women with curly haired looks GORGEOUS!
16and30 2 years ago
@16and30 Yep!
amasonga 1 year ago
that was awesome!!!
msbabygirl5643 2 years ago
Funny lol! Sterotypes hurt the black community. I hate when people think you have to dumb to be 'black'.
obdiane 2 years ago 2
damn yo, you just burnt youself up
kangor44 3 years ago
i love you andrea =)
and sokeo
SawyersSexy 3 years ago
sokeo can get it tho
brownskin387 3 years ago
ur voice is annoying me.... like OMG!
brownskin387 3 years ago