I'm sorry but I completely disagree with this notion. It's almost as if this individual did not know what the full meaning of the word, "racist" was. So to those that may be confused as to what racism is, below is a direct quote from dictionary.com regarding what is racism.
rac·ism
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1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/racist
So this individual only mention one segment of the definition racism, and conveniently seem to neglect the other two. So let's break it down a notch. Is it technically possible for a black person to be racist due to segment 2? No, and in that aspect, she is correct. White people make up the large majority of individuals within the government and therefore it would be impossible for other races to create discriminatory laws towards white. But that's the only segment she has right.
Let's analyze segment one.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
Now do some black people do this? Of course, the most common revolves around something as simplistic as dancing. How often do you hear some black people mention that white people can't dance. Yet, when a white person does dance rather well, they say, "you dance good for a white girl." This is in essence racism. Because this black person believe that because she is white, she does not have the capability to be able to dance well. So basically, in the form of dancing, this black person think she is superior towards another race (white.)
Of course, there is numerous other examples in which this applies. The title, white people can't jump is itself racist. When some black individuals say that white people can't run, or other such topics, that is racism. Of course, the same goes towards white people who says that black people can't swim, are not good in academics, and other such topics related towards race. But regarding this segment, it is definitely possible for a black person to be racist. But that's not the only segment in which a black person can fall under the category. Let's bring out the third segment.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.Now can black people fall under this category. They certainly can and some actually do. The only thing you have to do is go on youtube and you'll easily find some black individuals spitting hatred towards the white race.
There was an article from rise-up magazine which also tackle the question can black people be racist. I will post it below.
Dear Sticky Wicket,
Is it possible for black people to be racists?Dear Perplexed:
In one of comedian Chris Rock’s stand-up routines, he asks the audience who are the most racist people. When he says that it is old black men, the audience lets out a collective gasp of surprise.For many people, black racism is an oxymoron: It’s impossible for blacks to be racists because racism requires power.
We posed the question to a white female college professor, a black city councilwoman and a black male social activist. All agreed that blacks definitely can be racists.
Anastacia Kurylo, a professor of communication arts at Marymount Manhattan College in New York and author of the report “Understanding the Stereotype as a Complex Communication Tool,” says that the very act of saying that blacks can’t be racist actually reinforces differences. “If we can say a black person can be just as racist as a white person, we’re breaking it down to an individual level and not a group level, and we fight against racism by doing that.”
Ramadhan Washington, a St. Joseph, Mo., social activist, says racism is a universal human weakness. “Yes, black people can be racist,” he says. “If the hatred is directed towards another race it doesn’t matter what race it comes from.”
St. Joseph, Mo., Councilwoman Joyce Starr says racism is a matter of the heart, not of skin color. “I believe we’ve got a long way to go on both sides as far as honest acceptance.”
Research has shown that centuries of oppression and racism directed at African-Americans has resulted in intra-racial prejudice. Project Implicit, a collaborative effort between researchers at Harvard University, the University of Virginia and University of Washington, has found evidence of negative perceptions and attitudes among African-Americans directed at their own race. Using data compiled from the “Racial Implicit Attitude Test” — an attitude test administered nationwide — researchers found that 48.3 percent of blacks showed an anti-black bias.
The fact is that racism exists among blacks — whether it’s channeled inward or outward. Racism is a disease, and no race, ethnic group or nationality is immune to it.
Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s recent comments have sparked a heated dialogue about the current perceptions of racial progress and tolerance in America. How that dialogue will play out remains to be seen. But whether it’s discussed in magazine columns, public forums or amidst pews and pulpits, it’s a conversation we must all be willing to have.
http://www.usariseup.com/article.cfm?articleId=28&issueId=2
So there you have it. To me, it sounded like this individual wanted to make it seem that it's okay to hate white people, and not put her on the same level as those who are racist within the white community. It's a sad tale in which her own hatred will more than likely ruin her life.
