Feb 8th reading

So the "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria" was interesting. What I basically got from it was that the black community finds comfort within each other. Black people find more support and emotional understanding and support in other black people rather than in other races. Since they have that, it's hard to go out of their comfort zones. I can somewhat relate to this idea. Being as though, the college I attend is made up of mostly white people; I tend to make up the minority of my classes. Sometimes it seems like I can't relate to some of the white students or I don't think they can relate to me or understand a problem I may be having, because they never experienced it or have gone through anything. Therefore if I see a black person I feel a certain bond or instant connection. Don't get the wrong idea because I do have friends outside of my race. In fact I'm not even cool with every or ALL black people. I don't automatically trust a person just because they share the same color as me. For the most part I give everyone (all races) the same treatment. If you seem like a nice person, I don't mind talking to you or hanging out. However I think the idea that this section presents applies for all races. I rarely see Whites, Asians, Chinese, Hispanics, etc. sitting outside of their race. Why is that? Are they afraid? Do they too find more support and comfort within their own community and race? Speaking as a African American, I will say that at times I feel no one could ever understand fully how it feel to be black. I'm not sad or feel unfortunate for being a black woman. I take pride in who I am and feel blessed to be a part of such a strong heritage. I think that being confined to one group of people, who are black goes back to slavery days. Back then blacks stuck together because they were all each other had and they listened to each other, being support systems, so the samething is going on today. Its about being comfortable and not feeling judged, alone or out of place...

I read the other selections, but I felt more strongly about this one. See you guys at the discussion!