Black on white racism.

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vansfordave

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I am dealing with a lot of black on white racism right now. I was raised in the northeast in a very majority white suburban region so I had no idea segregation, etc. was even still an issue but clearly it is.

I am heavily discriminated against and disrespected at work and constantly teased for being educated and "speaking proper" and it has come to a very frustrating level. Recently we had an inspection and I represented my section answering questions for the inspector. The inspector complimented me highly and our section was called the best section. We were put in for an award.

Two people I work with are Christian (black) and they have told me that they feel like I am discriminated against because of my race.

Everyone else (non-white) in my section was recognized except me. I confronted my boss and he was dishonest about it and said he was going to go find out why but he was obviously not being serious. He left work and then came back later and avoided me.

I have brought it up to higher and it's just too taboo for anyone to deal with, but it is affecting me and my career.

I pray that God will let me go somewhere else, whatever God wants me to contribute here, these people do not want it. I pray that where I go there will be cultural diversity and no cultural dominance and any racism in any form will not be tolerated.
 
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morninglory

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vansfordave said:
I am dealing with a lot of black on white racism right now. I was raised in the northeast in a very majority white suburban region so I had no idea segregation, etc. was even still an issue but clearly it is.

I am heavily discriminated against and disrespected at work and constantly teased for being educated and "speaking proper" and it has come to a very frustrating level. Recently we had an inspection and I represented my section answering questions for the inspector. The inspector complimented me highly and our section was called the best section. We were put in for an award.

Two people I work with are Christian (black) and they have told me that they feel like I am discriminated against because of my race.

Everyone else (non-white) in my section was recognized except me. I confronted my boss and he was dishonest about it and said he was going to go find out why but he was obviously not being serious. He left work and then came back later and avoided me.

I have brought it up to higher and it's just too taboo for anyone to deal with, but it is affecting me and my career.

I pray that God will let me go somewhere else, whatever God wants me to contribute here, these people do not want it. I pray that where I go there will be cultural diversity and no cultural dominance and any racism in any form will not be tolerated.
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So you are being discriminated against because you are white? I would suggest that you take it like a man, and consider that your forefathers may have been the very ones that brought them here and made slaves of them when they are just as beautiful of human beings as we are, and this may be your chance to right the worng. Thank God that you are not prejudice, and ask him to help you see if you are generating an air of superiority, and if you are, pray for humility. God won't let you down if your truthful with yourself and him.


God's grace to you
 
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ContentCanadian

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I can empathize with you about how overwhelming it can be in a harsh working environment. Keep on praying and asking God His will, and what he wants to teach you, show you and use you for. Ask Him if he wants you there.

The thing is, if God has a plan and `these people` (that phrase could get your butt in a lot of trouble lol) do not want it it makes no matter to God. If he has a plan He will see it completed.

I had a difficult job situation that was different from yours, but I realized a large part of it was about what God wanted to teach and develop in me.

Please take what your Christian co-workers have said with a grain of salt, and do not dwell on those conversations with them.

Racism, whether real or percieved is really painful whether it is black on white or whatever the configuration. I would also suggest you keep a S.T.A.R journal. Write down what you did, what you percieved etc. Work hard, let God build your character and endurance and stay humble.
 
ProphetExcalibur

ProphetExcalibur

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Hey paint yourself green and tell them,
the only people you have a problem with is the violet people!
many blessings
 
buckets

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racism is racism
all races can be racist towards others

The comment about someone's ancestors is kinda silly :rolleyes:
no one should endure discrimination because of their ancestors (that is racism)
Saying its good you are mistreated because your great great grandfather may have been a bad man
because that evens things out :( promotes racism
two wrongs don't make a right

Love is the only way to overcome hate not more hate
Dr. Martin Luther King talked about this all the time

Jesus said to love everyone that was his commandment

 
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ContentCanadian

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I also want to note that your choice of post title resonates with me- is it about your struggles and roadblocks in your career path or is it about ...`they do it too`
 
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vansfordave

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My grandparents were from Sweden, we never had any involvement in American Slavery, or slavery at all since the viking age at which time Scandinavian slaves were from England and Ireland.

This is exactly the root of black on white racism and the same with any other form of racism. Ignorance.
 
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vansfordave

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To be clear, I'm not looking for advice: I'm just asking for prayer.

I don't feel like I could fully communicate the situation in a few lines of text and that's what advice would require, people having a better understanding of what's going on. There is a lot more to be said, I don't really want to get in to it but trust that it's not a very good situation when a person is in a position where there is a lot of racism directed at them.

Does that make sense?

My boss is part of a group called the "Five-Percent Nation" and he took me aside and tried to intimidate me the other day, clarifying that he views himself as a god and a lot of other crazy garbage.

Unfortunately when you attempt to convey this form of racism, it falls on deaf ears because situations like the one that I am in are uncommon. That's why I need prayers, please.

God bless and Merry Christmas.
 
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Crazylove

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Racism is wrong and mayb u can b th one 2 show them that it not right! I'm mixed and come from a very mixed family. I have faced racism on all sides of my mix and nevr once did I give up showing them that as MLK Jr. said My race is human first, then my skin color... Showing that it doesn't bother u and that u don't c race lik they do can help situations w/ racism sometimes (it all depends on y their races of course).

Racism is still very much alive everywhere in this country. Though almost every American is mixed in some way, just how many families do u c on TV that r mixed? how many mixed raced toys r there? Unfortunately, this simply shows that we still hav a long road in seeing human first instead of race.
 
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ContentCanadian

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Now prayer I can do. I will pray for you.
 
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vansfordave

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Thank you so much! :)
 
JimJimmers

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I'll pray for you, Dave. Also, a good word for you:


vansfordave said:
I pray that where I go there will be cultural diversity and no cultural dominance and any racism in any form will not be tolerated.
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Just a reminder that Heaven is exactly like that, and you'll be there eventually. I hope that gives you peace. I'll pray for you in this present time, though. -JIM
 
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jkalyna

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I am agreeing with you. This is nothing but stealing your peace of mind, and your joy, and eventually your health. If you could stay there without having to try to befriend everyone, but still have a friendly spirit, than pray about this, and ask God for directions. If you are constantly being harassed, of course no one wants to get involved, they will show you the revolving door, and say take care. Many people are just not in touch with their inner child, even as believers, there's too much hurt that has caused them to be calloused, you know the saying hurting people hurt others. People cannot love, and don't believe those who proclaim they are believers that you are in the wronge. You shall know them by their fruits the Lord has said, not by their words, let every man be a liar, but God is not a man that he would lie. If you feel to stay, and be a light there, then ask God for wisdom even as Solomon had. It takes insight, and discernment to be able to build a bridge between you and others. I believe you are able to work there, because perfect love casts out fear, why are you afraid, if others don't like you, God loves you. Father, this man is a loving man, and has a good heart, and is not ashamed of asking for prayers, Jesus lead him for you are his Shepard, Psalm 23. Lead him even as he works there to apply for something else, and if it be your will please lead him out of there, and open a door, for him to feel peace, and not prejidice, in Jesus name. God is Able. Go in the name of the Lord and say that as David stood before the foul mouthed Goliate and mocked the God of Israel, he said," I go in the name of the Lord." The Holy Spirit will lead you. Be wise as a serpent, and gentle as a dove. God be with you.
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