By now, you’ve probably seen BuzzFeed’s latest video of black people asking 27 questions to other black people. By now you’ve probably also watched Black Twitter gather BuzzFeed by their edges and get them out the paint.
While some of the questions like “Why is it so hard to be on time?” were aimed at being comedic, other questions like “Why are we more likely to engage in the new dance trend than we are to get involved in politics or start a business,” are completely problematic.
Overall, allow me to tell you why this video was a crock of BS — these weren’t questions black people have for each other. These were questions white people were curious about but know if they ask us, we will drag them, so they gathered five token blacks to ask on their behalf. The black community has SO many questions that we absolutely should sit down and discuss. Most of these would never make the list.
Allow me to run down the dumb questions BuzzFeed had to have paid these young black adults to ask.
Q: “Why is it a problem if I like anime?”
A: I haven’t noticed any black person I’m around, be harassed for liking anime. In fact, a lot of my friends LOVE anime. My child loves anime. Hell, there’s an entire Facebook Group and website geared towards African Americans who attend ComiCon. This is completely false.
Q: “Why are we more likely to engage in the new dance trend than we are to get involved in politics or start a business?”
A: This question is problematic because not only is it false, one has nothing to do with the other and it perpetuates the stereotype that blacks can’t do both. People of my age group can dab while simultaneously discussing politics and current events. Black People Can Do Both! My Twitter timeline is torn between voting for Hillary or Bernie, they voted in the primaries, how dare you say say that black people aren’t involved in politics when it was BLACKS who were heavily behind “Vote Or Die” and “Rock The Vote” campaigns. Furthermore, how dare you say Blacks don’t start businesses when Black Women are the fastest growing business owners. Also, these kids who DAB on your timeline are likely entrepreneurs who have found ways to make money while entertaining the timeline.
Q: “Why do you get upset when I don’t like a black celebrity?”
A: Girl, nobody cares who you like. Go away.
Q: “Why do we call each other the N-word but get upset when a white person uses the N-word?”
A: Listen, this isn’t a question black people ask other black people. We know the answer, whether we accept it or not. White people, however, love to ask this question. So let me answer it once and for all — White people, you can say the N-word how ever many times you like. Say it when you like and to who you like. Say it until you’re blue in the face. Just don’t come crying to us when you get your ass beat. I can’t save you. You should’ve let well enough alone.
Q: “Why is my natural hair seen as a political statement?”
A: Said no black person ever.
Q: “Why do we think people with light skin look better than people with dark skin?”
A: Because of white people. The same white people who made you do this stupid video.
Q: “Do you really believe black is beautiful or is that just something you say because it sounds cool?”
A: At this point I almost hopped through my computer screen. How dare you question whether I truly believe MY BLACK is beautiful. B*tch, YES I DO! I ABSOLUTELY DO! And for you to question the confidence I have in myself, my skin and my people is disgusting. Shame on BuzzFeed!
Q: “Why are we so quick to support a non black owned business then hesitate to support our own”
A: Same reason you’re sitting here cooning for BuzzFeed. Then again, I thought yall just said there were no black businesses? Which is it?
Q: “Why is growing up without a father so common in our race?”
A: Newsflash, this isn’t just a black thing. But for many, it is common. It’s an endless cycle. It’s the incarceration rate. It’s a number of things. It’s you needing to open a book and open your eyes.
Q: “Why is being educated considered a white thing?”
A: Girl, what is this? The 1920’s? Black women are the fastest growing college graduating race. NO ONE on earth is considering education a “white thing.” What vintage ass slave movies are you watching?
Q: “Why do I have to be mixed to have long hair?”
A: 9 times out of 10, only non-blacks think you’re mixed if your hair is long.
You can watch the remainder of their insane questions below. Then ask yourself, how much do you think they got paid?
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