Black Culture Discussion Thread

[finessence]

The idea that basketball players or any black athlete don’t want black women cuz they don’t rock their natural hair is silly and a lie

Where did I imply this? I specifically said some of these women hate interracial relationships… yet they’ll walk around with STRAIGHT weaves or blonde hair… the same traits they’re critical of, they’re literally adopting. It’s a hypocritical stance

I mentioned hair and presentation (I personally hate having to even use those terms) but baby girl is in bed, looking crazy, inviting people into her personal space, criticizing dude who’s been married to that white woman for years. Acting like a follower and no independent thinker for real

 

[x Buddha Bless x]

Where did I imply this?

You responded to a video of a girl having a problem with Brunson having a white woman and made it about black women who wear bonnets The first thing you did was speak on that in regards to an athlete wanting her

Just comes off like you specifically have a problem with black women who wear bonnets, don’t have their hair natural.

You venting or something? Cuz the vid didn’t need all those paragraphs man

 

[DCAllAfrican]

You responded to a video of a girl having a problem with Brunson having a white woman and made it about black women who wear bonnets The first thing you did was speak on that in regards to an athlete wanting her

Just comes off like you specifically have a problem with black women who wear bonnets, don’t have their hair natural.

You venting or something? Cuz the vid didn’t need all those paragraphs man

"Pre-written responses."

He has one for any/every topic. I promise you.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Young brother clearly didn't leave the house that day wanting to kill somebody

 

[finessence]

I don’t understand why he had the blade on him at a track meet. That’s the primary reason why he got the 35

Anyone who thought Texas was going to go light on him is CRAZY

Society is coddling and enabling these emotionally unstable boys. I just wish dudes would learn to take a butt whooping, pick themselves up, and go about their business. Man, most of us were worried about sports, girls, making money, dressing fresh, making the school honor roll, etc. murder and violence was far from our mindset

His case will probably get appealed and dropped from 35 years to a lower number but damn man.
Should’ve just shot him the fair one. Lost or won in stride, and kept it moving

 

[Mark Antony]

I didn't know the owner of palantir was mixed..his mom is black

Yeah the CEO and co-founder along with Peter Thiel. Looks like he goes out of his way to hide any blackness.

The idea that basketball players or any black athlete don’t want black women cuz they don’t rock their natural hair is silly and a lie

I don't know why people ignore proximity in these conversations. Brunson grew up well off and likely lived in neighborhoods and went to schools where black folks were the minority unfortunately.

 

[TSCQ]

I don’t understand why he had the blade on him at a track meet. That’s the primary reason why he got the 35

Anyone who thought Texas was going to go light on him is CRAZY

Society is coddling and enabling these emotionally unstable boys. I just wish dudes would learn to take a butt whooping, pick themselves up, and go about their business. Man, most of us were worried about sports, girls, making money, dressing fresh, making the school honor roll, etc. murder and violence was far from our mindset

His case will probably get appealed and dropped from 35 years to a lower number but damn man.
Should’ve just shot him the fair one. Lost or won in stride, and kept it moving

I understand where you coming from, but this is america murder and violence is at the forefront of many people's mindset even the ones who preach nonviolence.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Young brother clearly didn't leave the house that day wanting to kill somebody

Sure, I agree with that but if someone pushes you and you stab them I'm not sure I can say that's a justified reason. I read that "premeditation" can happen within seconds of the act taking place, it doesn't mean the person had to wake up with a plan in mind.

It's hard to justify this being done in self-defense is all I'm saying.

No, that doesn't mean I think the judicial system has historically been fair to anyone, let alone blacks.

No, that doesn't mean I think the judicial system has historically been fair to anyone, let alone blacks.

No, that doesn't mean I think the judicial system has historically been fair to anyone, let alone blacks.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Re: Karmelo Anthony



They invited a (black) defense attorney from Texas to speak on the issue.

It's a good conversation. Van put a lot of things in perspective for her but as he said that's why you gotta have a diverse jury.

But yea, it was a good convo.

They also said this is why it's important to stop ducking jury duty because we get outraged after the verdict but avoid the opportunity to be part of the change.

57:00 mark

Again, if anyone wants to hear the logic/reasoning why decisions were made in this case I would recommend listening to this.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Sure, I agree with that but if someone pushes you and you stab them I'm not sure I can say that's a justified reason. I read that "premeditation" can happen within seconds of the act taking place, it doesn't mean the person had to wake up with a plan in mind.

It's hard to justify this being done in self-defense is all I'm saying.

No, that doesn't mean I think the judicial system has historically been fair to anyone, let alone blacks.

No, that doesn't mean I think the judicial system has historically been fair to anyone, let alone blacks.

No, that doesn't mean I think the judicial system has historically been fair to anyone, let alone blacks.

WAY more to it than a push

 

[DCAllAfrican]

WAY more to it than a push

There have been a number of second hand accounts but evidence provided by the defense never showed any of that.

Also, we have to keep in mind that he was under the rival school's tent.

I get it, we were all young at one point. We were all young and part of being young is figuring life out.

Wrong place.
Wrong time type situation.

 

[x Buddha Bless x]

I don’t understand why he had the blade on him at a track meet. That’s the primary reason why he got the 35

It’s Texas, an open carry state.

 

[Mark Antony]

The irony of that is if it was reversed but the white kid shot a black one, he'd be free.

 

[maq25060]

His case will probably get appealed and dropped from 35 years to a lower number but damn man.
Should’ve just shot him the fair one. Lost or won in stride, and kept it moving

Doesn't sound like q fair one was an option given the fact that dude's twin was right there and both were towering over him. Which i believe is official agreed upon testimony as to what happened. There are other accounts that aren't agreed upon and admitted in court that definitely confirms a fair one wasn't possible.

The knife thing I wondered as well, but apparently homie liked hunting and may have had plans after the meet.

I haven't done a ton of research on this story cuz frankly im tired of being heartbroken. I too had the initial reaction of stabbing the kid in the chest seems like an overaction to a push. But the more that comes out, the more it sounds like I was correct in my fears of doing research. Most heartbreaking thing is it sounds like the defense team did a piss poor job protecting this kid.

 

[fluid hips]

I didn't know the owner of palantir was mixed..his mom is black

The hair is a giveaway

If you see "white" people with curly hair they most likely have someone black in the family tree

 

[wavycrocket]

 

[Maximus Meridius]

I don’t understand why he had the blade on him at a track meet. That’s the primary reason why he got the 35

Anyone who thought Texas was going to go light on him is CRAZY

Society is coddling and enabling these emotionally unstable boys. I just wish dudes would learn to take a butt whooping, pick themselves up, and go about their business. Man, most of us were worried about sports, girls, making money, dressing fresh, making the school honor roll, etc. murder and violence was far from our mindset

His case will probably get appealed and dropped from 35 years to a lower number but damn man.
Should’ve just shot him the fair one. Lost or won in stride, and kept it moving

Probably had the blade cuz of **** like that. That wasn't the first time the white boys tried him. They jumped him. Having a blade is nothing, especially for ya'll in the south. I'm in MD and since I was at least 13 we been having blades.

 

[lobcity]

WAY more to it than a push

Young man had a horrible defense attorney. If the video is true then at best dude is walking at worst its second degree manslaughter and he's out in 8- 10 years.

Similar situation happened at a Texas high-school except the kids knew each other and had beef kid 1 kid brings a knife to school and then gets 10 years

 

[x Buddha Bless x]

 

[finessence]

Probably had the blade cuz of **** like that. That wasn't the first time the white boys tried him. They jumped him. Having a blade is nothing, especially for ya'll in the south. I'm in MD and since I was at least 13 we been having blades.

I’ve had blades too… never at school or school related events

 

[deuce king]

It’s Texas, an open carry state.

Unless the law changed…….you have to be 21 to open carry in Texas champ. Also and more importantly……..a knife/blade has NOTHING to be with Texas being an open carry state. That covers firearms.

 

[deuce king]

Doesn't sound like q fair one was an option given the fact that dude's twin was right there and both were towering over him. Which i believe is official agreed upon testimony as to what happened. There are other accounts that aren't agreed upon and admitted in court that definitely confirms a fair one wasn't possible.

The knife thing I wondered as well, but apparently homie liked hunting and may have had plans after the meet.

“Hunting”………..with a multiple purpose folding knife?? Stop it champ. Folks reaching for the stars out here just cause. Not to mention being a black high school kid talking about going HUNTING after a track meet. I guess he was literally going to be running after squirrels to hunt. Can’t really “hunt” for anything worthwhile with a folding knife.