5 things to know about black culture now

In my satire film "Dear White" there is a scene in which Leonel Higgins, a social error, was written as a black culture work, mainly a white man, by campus newspaper editors.

Lionel accepted this work a little afraid. Despite the benefits of black people, massive Africans, and everyone, he has not found his cultural pocket at the fictional University of Winchester and I feel he is underrated.

Lionel's dilemma is a common dilemma for many blacks and Americans. The desire to be rooted in black culture does not reflect our reality in conjunction with things considered "genuine black people" in popular culture. experience

Black culture is born in the black community, or it is made by black Americans. However, when used in business there is a danger of mistaking "black culture" as an actual cultural experience. This is where the myth begins, it can weaken the real human experience.

This is not necessarily malignant, but you need attention. It is often said that people who are not black are black. The notable Black Hip Hop artist is shaped to attract white label executives. Black writers and directors may not be on black letters TV programs

When I think about college, the white roommate shows me that he is "black" more than me and that he can "walk" successfully. This is a feat that I can not do, and that is not worth mentioning.

Blackening in the United States is a process that has been adopted and adopted in various cultures. Because there are black people there are many ways to become blacks, so it is almost impossible to define real black people.

It is uncomfortable to do something related to "black culture" (rap, slap) that black artists can not attract mainstream attention more effectively than white artists. (Reference: Miley Cyrus)

Personally, I happen to like Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore - Brubeck and Gillespie - and even some Hall & Oates jams. But I did not define the black experience as short as music or fashion.

I get further angry that there is a clearly defined limited description of what black represents. It seems that I am told that at school it will turn white. Or McRibs advertisement. Or, more shockingly, looking at white children's wearing college dresses as black stereotypes and posting photos on Facebook that day, respecting civic rights icons It means

This is truly the origin of every culture. After all, it was created by individuals and communities, and it is courage to make something different.

No, I do not understand everything. I do not always cover all angles. Sometimes I am wrong. But that is true. I understand the white culture. I know that White culture knows more about white culture than most white people. I know white culture, white history, white politics. If you know why you are in my DM right now, you will feel embarrassed. Why do I know such a white culture? Because I am a black woman. People of color who have had a lifetime with me and a white supremacist society are well understanding the white culture, writing a book about whiteness, or choosing the copyright of the best-selling movies Yes, you are against us. There is nothing to know but also about myself

When white people talk about black people, they feel about black people, they think that they are related to black culture, mainly concerning the white space, I feel a certain degree of discomfort. One day, when I entered the office, I misunderstood that three white colleagues are talking about projects involving major players in black culture, especially hip - hop culture. Conversation develops mainly on our activities as an agency. Within the organization, a creative team has been created to handle some of the campaign content being delivered. But how is that possible?

A couple of weeks ago, I discussed violent discussions with a young black woman in a local puddle. The conversation is about hip hop, but I will explain more widely the way whites are accustomed to choosing black culture and black art form. I talked countlessly about this topic. However, she is very young and passionate so I am very happy to participate. Of course, this is a very romantic and valuable hip-hop perspective. Rap, break dance, graffiti, Jay, knowledge is the decisive pillar of a firm stance of hip hop. All other things are completely different. Or at best it is a commercial derivation of a distant relatives, or one of the pillars (not completely wrong). This is somewhat refreshing as it seems that her argument looks much like my student-centered African class student.