The Study of Racialism

MivharMeni · Regular User Joined: 04 Jun 2005 {Posts: 70 }

Roy Innis Alarmed by Quote of Kanye West in December 2006 Issue of Essence Magazine
November 16 2006

Hip Hop and Rap Cultures Have Contributed to a Backward Slide for Black America

Roy Innis, National Chairman of CORE, is alarmed and concerned about a quote by Kanye West in the December 2006 issue of Essence Magazine. In the issue, West is quoted as saying, “If it wasn’t for race mixing there’d be no video girls. Me and most of our friends like mutts a lot. Yeah, in the hood they call ‘em mutts”.
Although Mr. Innis was struck by the reference to mixed-raced women as “mutts”, he was even more alarmed that Kanye’s statement might be an indication that Black America is slipping back into the self-contempt and self-hatred that he addressed in the l960’s and l970’s. This slide he attributes largely to rap and hip-hop cultures.

In a statement given on November 15, 2006. Mr. Innis states, “ I was one of the pioneers of the concept of Black is Beautiful. That we must be proud of our African ancestry. Unfortunately, the demon of self-depreciation has been the most difficult demon for Black Americans of all complexions to expell. Darker skinned Blacks like Kanye West have had an even harder time accepting Blackness in themselves and in others. I wonder how much we have gained psychologically, since the bad old days of the 60’s, in our appreciation of our Blackness”.

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That's just sick. Sad

Salsassin · SuperWizard Joined: 04 Apr 2005 {Posts: 3515 }

Fledgist

msmochachina · Regular User Joined: 03 Mar 2008 {Posts: 69 }

I assume...both Cool

pianoplayer111 · Wizard Joined: 16 May 2007 {Posts: 429 }

I don't know what to make of Kanye West. He probably doesn't realize how offensive his comment was. I wish somebody would call me a "mutt"...I would give them a piece of my mind! Laughing

femmedecouleur · Posted: Fri 14 Mar 2008 20:25 Post subject:

If mixed-race people are 'mutts', then Kayne is a purebred IDIOT.

browneyesblue · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 12:35 Post subject:

He's extremely ignorant if he and anyone else says that.

Creole GAL · Wizard Joined: 12 Mar 2007 {Posts: 433 }

Kayne is your typically liar ,self -hating entertainer. He may say this, but boy oh boy, he sure likes his White women. He has been seen on some celeb gossip sites surrounded and loving it by some White women.

Grasshoppa · Posted: Tue 05 Aug 2008 18:44 Post subject:

Creole GAL · Wizard Joined: 12 Mar 2007 {Posts: 433 }

Also, I forgot to say the most important thing,is why say hateful things about White women. I think that is wrong. I have women friends who are Black, White and other.

gs56ca · Experienced User Joined: 26 Jan 2008 {Posts: 110 }

what is so surprising? It still happens today, what you didn't know. so-called blacks that are mixed are called 'redbones'. They are preferred over darker ladies, still. That stuff hasn't gone anywhere. They openly choose video girls that are mixed, and most of the very popular black celebrities have European phenotypes. Kanye West is just willing to let it out. He probably knows himself that he is messed up. But it's the movie industry, music industry, and alot of stuff including the people. It's America's racist system. At least he is telling the truth, unlike some other people who would be too afraid. Everytime I hear about a standard for black women by non-black people, so-called that, they always talk about Biance, and how they dont like darker women.

pianoplayer111 · Wizard Joined: 16 May 2007 {Posts: 429 }

What's funny is that Beyonce doesn't even look white, IMO.

Dragon Horse · Posted: Thu 26 Feb 2009 16:27 Post subject:

mulatto means mule.

multiracial implies "mixed breed" which is also a "mutt".

Obama also referred to himself as a "mutt" while introducing a Cabinet Secretary.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/entertainment/President-Elect_Barack_Obama__Picking_White_House_Pet__A_Major_Issue_.html?corder=reverse

pianoplayer111 · Wizard Joined: 16 May 2007 {Posts: 429 }

I agree, DH.

It sounds like West has an issue with biracial/multiracial folks. And you're probably right...he might very well have a distant non-Black ancestor in his family tree.

I don't mind being called "multiracial" because in my view, it is not an offensive term. If the shoe fits...
Those who refer to themselves as "mulatto" simply do that out of wanting to remove the stigma around a historically hateful word.

"Mutt" is unacceptable. I consider myself to be a human being, not an animal.

I become annoyed and offended when people make references to my skin color or hair type with what I perceive to be racist connotations. That is when the claws come out.

The terms "mutt", "high yellow", and "redbone" deeply offend me.

I love being a "mixed breed", Laughing

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Sadly, there are many people like Kanye West that have issues and project their insecurities onto others with certain comments. I've noticed that he single-handedly injects race into all of his comments and most of his lyrics.

fwsweet · Posted: Fri 27 Feb 2009 12:50 Post subject:

pianoplayer111 · Wizard Joined: 16 May 2007 {Posts: 429 }

That is true, Frank.

I learned that from reading an article at Interracial Voice about Redbones and Melungeons...it was pretty cool.

anonymouse · Wizard Joined: 09 Oct 2007 {Posts: 677 }

his current is biracial/mixed. Mother is Cape Verdean and father is white (Italian?)

pianoplayer111 · Wizard Joined: 16 May 2007 {Posts: 429 }

Amber Rose is her name, I believe.

She has a beautiful body...but I don't find her face very attractive. Laughing

G-Man · Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 2992 }

Her look-hair style fashion sense-is unusual, which makes her more appealing.

I can't say if West has an "issue" with bi/multi-racial folks. I don't really listen to his music. I've seen some of the women in his videos and his current arm candy, though. So I'll say he likes his women to be "mutts" very much.

Grasshoppa · Posted: Mon 14 Dec 2009 21:39 Post subject:

I think she's got a cute face and body. I just hate the hair due. It is weird, but it's as if long hair has been ingrained in my head as a thing that women should have to be as attractive as possible. Super short hair knocks a woman down 2 whole points on a scale of ten.