Rachel Dolezal:“I wouldn’t say I’m African-American, but I would say I’m black”

[Druover]

http://news.yahoo.com/rachel-dolezal...143306933.html

This has to be the funniest story of the year. But what I don't understand: Doesn't Rachel realize what a mockery she's making of being black???

I'm not black, but from my understanding, and I can see the argument, some black people do not feel they have the same opportunities in America. This is either from current oppression, or especially from having a lineage that was oppressed. So even if a black person is not currently oppressed, they can feel that, due to their ancestors being oppressed, things are still harder for them.

I'm have mixed feelings on the validity of this personally, but thats not the point. The point is that Rachel is claiming she understands and relates to being black. Yet she has no black ancestors, no lineage, and shes not black. If I was a black person who felt I truly had wrongdoings to me due to my race, I would absolutely hate this woman. I dont even understand how she can say these things with a straight face. What a joke.

[I Push Buttons]

So if a person was actually black, and their ancestors weren't slaves, and they never experienced prejudice or racism directed at them or causing them harm... They can't understand or relate to being black?

Also I think she is dumb. Her supporters are dumb. The people against her are dumb. All humans are dumb.

[Stormdash]

I wouldn't say she's a fraud, but I would say she's batshit crazy.

[noidentity]

She is also the same person who reportedly once denied a college student participation in a class activity because she “didn’t look Hispanic enough.”

[Tradewind]

She's like a real life, woman, Navin Johnson!

[TwoNineMarine]

This cracks me up.

I also heard a bunch of porn directors wanted her for some inter racial shit. Good for them. Lol.

[ItachiZaku]

Some peoples kids tho...

[Deleted]

She's like a fish that walks against the current. The brightest thing in the sea is the reflection of the sun.

[Sorrowseer]

This is a few weeks old :/ And yes, she is silly, very silly.

[Naxere]

If she says she's black, who are we to argue? This is the Age of Tolerance and Acceptance now.

[Pony Soldier]

She's so brave for coming out and saying this she deserves a reward. I think this is a good chance for me to let everyone know that I'm actually green not white. I was too ashamed to say it but I thought this was a good opportunity to let everyone know what color I am.

[Gamdwelf]

If she says she's black, who are we to argue?

Yeah, if Caitlin Jenner can be a woman why can't she be black.

[Stormdash]

If she says she's black, who are we to argue? This is the Age of Tolerance and Acceptance now.

People occupying the objective reality in which she isn't?

[Deleted]

We are not allowed to talk about her or defend her.

So I say shes wrong.

[GhostShaman]

Whoa!!! Hold on there sparky, this is going a little far...

A mod will ban his ass soon enough...

[Underverse]

If she says she's black, who are we to argue?

For a society that tries so hard to promote the idea that race doesn't matter, we sure try hard to identify and distinguish ourselves by race...

[Druover]

Yeah, if Caitlin Jenner can be a woman why can't she be black.

I think most black people would argue that "being black" is about much more than just choosing to be. I'm actually suprised that woman's groups don't have an issue with people just becomming women, when they can't truly relate to everything such as periods, menopause, etc..

[Puupi]

This cracks me up.

I also heard a bunch of porn directors wanted her for some inter racial shit. Good for them. Lol.

An interracial movie starring Rachel Dolezal would probably be a movie of her masturbating.

[I Push Buttons]

I think most black people would argue that "being black" is about much more than just choosing to be. I'm actually suprised that woman's groups don't have an issue with people just becomming women, when they can't truly relate to everything such as periods, menopause, etc..

So if you have a hysterectomy or you die before you reach menopause you can't relate to being a woman?

[Deleted]

Would a black person who says he/she feels white be wrong too?
I can understand if people disagree with her I however can't find excuses for inconsistency.