Confidently and proudly I announce that I am black.
This world is swayed so easily. Issues over the colour of skins have really seeped into our lifestyle.
Coming from a sheltered, unprejudiced black individual, i May be one of those who some may consider should be stripped of any opinions on the matter. I understand the history, I understand today’s situation and I am one to say, yes I am not affected by it, but I will not belittle it.
I’m certain that there are those in the world with racial opinions and attitudes towards black people, however, I don’t feel it should define us.
Being of a different skin colour to our neighbours should not be a topic that is constantly highlighted, we are all beautiful in our own ways and quite frankly we are all the same. There’s always that white person with a black personality and always that black person with a white personality ( we don’t need to class a type of personality to a race but how will people understand)
I’m a black Nigerian living in England. We all know how Nigerians are and the stereotypes we carry. Many are true (c’mon we are one of the m top corrupt countries in the world) but many aren’t true for thousands of us. I don’t aim to steal anyone’s money, I don’t pretend to be some Nigerian princess I am just me. A happy Jehovah’s Witness girl(that’s a whole other dislike)
I am privileged to say in my 11 years of living in this country I have never been openly abused racially, however saying that is a bold statement, why? Not because it’s not untrue but it’s based on my acknowledgment, who’s to say I haven’t been racially abused. However, I have remained ignorant of what may have been a racial slur to me. I am quite the oblivious person to things of that nature that may cause emotional trauma to me, and quite frankly I aim to remain peaceful, and dwelling on whatever I might think to be racist might hinder my peacemaking.
In reality, the word is fragile and full of hurtful imperfect people. It’s amazing and commendable that many are fighting against the injustice, however, i on the other hand whilst maintaining my support, choose not to associate or think of those with racial opinions.
Osi x
Thank you for sharing. One of my friends asked me once whether I have ever experienced racism and I said no but maybe I have. It is true in this case that ignorance can very well be absolute bliss.
We don’t need to get down or focus on negative people
Love this post and your confidence, it’s inspiring! 💕
Thanks Hun
I am from the Caribbean living in the US. I identify with this so much. While most of the people I meet on a day-to-day basis are good and kind, you never know what happens behind the scenes and how it affects you. Just because we don’t experience racism directly doesn’t mean we aren’t victims of it.
Exactly my point. We don’t want to dwell on the thoughts, but it still happens
This was so powerful! I loved it 💗🙏🏼
Thank you
I’m a black woman for the u.s so racism is a constant battle for me. I like in a middle class suburban area and it’s just been like that my whole life. I dreamed of living in England growing up because I felt like it wouldn’t matter much there, because here there’s no denying the overt racism love this post!
Thanks for sharing your experience. England’s racism to my experience is more covert
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You write so genuinely about things that matter to you, and that is beautiful! I enjoy reading your posts, and your writing shows a level of maturity that I don’t think is very common. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you so much for this. This has definitely motivated me. I’m glad you enjoy reading them. I’m looking forward to writing more!
Very inspiring. I’m sorry that Nigerians have to live with such a negative stereotype.