Comments on: Let’s Really Converse About Black Self-Hatred: A Semi-Open Letter to Brother Orville Douglas.

By: William Griggs

William Griggs — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:43:38 +0000

@Charles Cole, Loved this article. I’ve been teaching and preaching about black self hatred for thirty years now. (It is the single greatest obstacle we must overcome) I particularly like the way you implicitly distinguish between Orvile Douglas and those black self haters who are at war with the Black community( Ward Connerly, Clarence Thomas, Ben Carson, etc.) Almost all of us have been infected at some point to some degree by this insidious virus. You wrapped your arms around this confused brother and tried to save him, as I am trying to do with so many of our lost souls (Particularly our young people). When you get a chance, check out my blog on this site posted 11/15 on Slave Movies and Embracing Our Past. Think you’ll enjoy and find the comments interesting. Appreciate your consciousness.

By: Papacool

Papacool — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:06:38 +0000

Although it is good for self expression, the article pinpoints exactly what the hell is wrong with alot of people in society. The simply do not know how to appreciate being who they are. No one can truly love anyone unless they know how to love themselves. This self hatred routine displays low self esteem which had to come from environmental influences. Going through the system, one thing that I have quickly become aware of is the fact that our race has never received the quality representation that we deserved or have merited in building up this nation. We are portrayed as having been on the sidelines of life throughout the developmental stages of America being established, when in fact we are owed tons of gratitude for having built this nation up from the sweat of our forefathers brows. Each one of us should be millionaires based even on minimal wage scales for the labor that was provided. The overall treatment, which includes lynching, segregation, and the total denial of our participation is just a part of the systemic brainwashing techniques that have been going on since the discovery of life. We need to know that our bloodlines trace back to Kings and Queens that ruled this world in ways that are barely coming to light. Just be sure to check out the way several sculptures have been disfigured in an effort to erase any kind of blackness, such as having a broad nose. Sorry guys, Cleopatra was not a white babe as depicted with Elizabeth Taylor, but was a chocolate Queen that even Mark Anthony and Caesar went gaga over. One day in the near future I pray that we get together collectively to discuss our true contributions to history and knowing that what we did affected how the world was then and is today. Peace out, Papacool.

By: toomanygrandkids

toomanygrandkids — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:02:21 +0000

I forgot to mention that SELF-HATRED ALWAYS WINS in these situations.

By: toomanygrandkids

toomanygrandkids — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:51:05 +0000

Blacks who hate themselves or hate being black also hate other black people. When you hate you then you hate others like you. This dude has allowed his own hatred of being black run deep. Like so many others. So sad.

By: Terrance Amen

Terrance Amen — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:35:47 +0000

One of the best articles I’ve read on this site or anywhere. I agree it took a lot of guts to say what a lot of us think. Bravo to both of you. This is why it’s so important for us to have our own everything. We have to start creating opportunities to counter the negative images and stories that are displayed by the media and by us as a people as well. This article needs to be read by every Black person on this planet, because to a degree, most of us have felt this way or still do to.

The sad part is not a lot of us will admit it, but it shows in the many ways we act towards one another and how people act towards us. I will do my best to share this article with everyone I know, whether they want to read it or not. Thank you Brother Charles and Orville for sharing what has to be in my opinion, the only thing that stops us from being the best we can be. But always remember, as was said, we weren’t born this way.

From slavery and the colonization of our people by Europeans, was a system created to make us feel something was wrong with us, when in fact, it was the other way around, in order to justify the inhumane treatment of our people in order to make profits from our labor, our countries resources, or both. This is why it continues to this day. What we’re experiencing are the mental effects of slavery and colonization. We must focus on this sickness and heal ourselves with the truth, from the biggest lies ever told.

Black Unity means financial independence and happiness