I don't think Halle's mother is confused- after all, she was in touch with reality enough to raise Halle to think of herself as Black. Given what Halle looks like, that made all the sense in the world.
Of course the idea that anyone who is part black and part white must be classified as black... follows the white racist mentality that to have ANY non-white blood corrupts your racial purity..therefore you cannot be white. It's a racist and bigoted tradition which unfortunately many blacks are carrying on.
It's not racist when it's based on reality. Most of us, myself included, are mixed with White and usually Native American but to me, I'd be nuts to identify myself as either of those when most people who look at me conclude that I am Black.
In any case the truth remains that Halle is half black and half white. The white half won the Oscar.
Excuse me?? Sounds like you're implying that only the white half of Halle could possibly be talented or beautiful enough to win an Oscar. Is that what you're saying? I'll give you the chance to answer before I jump down your throat.
I don't think Halle's mother is confused- after all, she was in touch with reality enough to raise Halle to think of herself as Black. Given what Halle looks like, that made all the sense in the world.
Read what I posted again. I didn't say Halle's mother was confused...but that the audience must have been.
It was ridiculous hearing Halle running on about what a black token she was for the Oscars, when the TV kept showing us her white mother.
And the fact is Halle's features are definitely more white than black.
She looks more like a white person or an Italian.... with a tan.. not a typical African black.
"Of course the idea that anyone who is part black and part white must be classified as black... follows the white racist mentality that to have ANY non-white blood corrupts your racial purity..therefore you cannot be white. It's a racist and bigoted tradition which unfortunately many blacks are carrying on."
It's not racist when it's based on reality. Most of us, myself included, are mixed with White and usually Native American but to me, I'd be nuts to identify myself as either of those when most people who look at me conclude that I am Black.
You see?!! You're making my point for me.
You're saying you HAVE TO identify yourself the way "most people" would look at you.
Screw "most people".
You are who you are.
Why can't you see what what I am saying? I am French, English, German, Scotish and Native American Indian. My ancestors in the south also own slaves and I could swear that some of my relatives look like they are mixed with black. (fun on the plantation maybe?)
Should I let other people's prejudices define me? No way!
mafree;Excuse me?? Sounds like you're implying that only the white half of Halle could possibly be talented or beautiful enough to win an Oscar. Is that what you're saying? I'll give you the chance to answer before I jump down your throat.
How merciful of you.
Actually I was being sarcastic.
If half-breed Halle can take credit for all blacks who never won an Oscar (sob)...what is she saying?
Nothing different than a white saying they are the token for whites winning an Oscar.
I think this whole thing is really freakin silly.
Is it really that impressive to you?