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Since the rule of racism is about the oppression of Black people and the voice of that people, someone claiming to be an authority on a topic regarding Black culture, or even someone claiming to speak to said culture, history, should be qualified to do such. There is no better qualification than being birthed by that culture, then understanding the culture from within. The true BULLY is the appropriator, one who comes armed with privilege through oppression. That person will think that they can define what they see, then being the final arbiter of truth. In this case the only thing that makes them qualified, is that they are white. So yes, I do have a right to ask, but you have every right to not answer the question as well. If I had the institution of racism behind me? I could be a bully as well. Fortunately? I don’t. Grateful to my ancestors that I am authentic.I haven't, so that's a moot demand. I know, not me in particular, even though I was quoted and addressed. Correct.
'Where did you get your perspective?' is different than 'What race are you?' or 'Are you black?'
'What race are you?' behind the guise 'I'm just curious of their perspective' is not allowed, and no one is required to answer that.