tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post4915530337750225210..comments2024-03-22T20:34:13.792-05:00Comments on Indomitable | The online home of Chauncey DeVega: Chauncey DeVega says: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack of Black Privilege in the Age of Barack ObamaLady Zora, Chauncey DeVega, and Gordon Gartrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09138154899923808806noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-91068274327532718392012-05-10T08:58:37.445-05:002012-05-10T08:58:37.445-05:00Good post. The thing about racism is that it's...Good post. The thing about racism is that it's a catch22. The more you talk about it, the more it thrives. The less you talk about it, the more it thrives. Plus some people just like being racist. I’m afraid it’s a losing battle with those idiots.Jonnysockohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286479373939847366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-32419485491813194482010-12-20T09:14:53.366-06:002010-12-20T09:14:53.366-06:00Sadly this privilege seems to all but disappear wi...Sadly this privilege seems to all but disappear with the public's dissatisfaction with Obama's performance.miniclipshttp://www.miniclipz.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-2568997738579930132010-09-07T10:08:59.821-05:002010-09-07T10:08:59.821-05:00Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog a...Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts.Any way Ill be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soonminicliphttp://www.miniclipgamez.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-27893923591133984822009-12-04T13:16:04.795-06:002009-12-04T13:16:04.795-06:00I enjoyed and felt your sly unpacking of the invis...I enjoyed and felt your sly unpacking of the invisible knapsack. However, I would have titled it "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack of POC Privilege in the Age of Obama". The backlash created by the "end" of racism has impacted all communities of color.taino8632http://anotherpebble.org/index.php/upcoming-events/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-19679046396140091252009-07-07T12:36:15.950-05:002009-07-07T12:36:15.950-05:00Most of us really don't see it, especially tho...Most of us really don't see it, especially those of us that don't and would not personally act in the ways you bitingly describe.<br /><br />Most of the time, I see individuals and not color, but I admit, I have the privilege to do so. And you don't.<br /><br />And I'm sorry. We're blind. Thanks for letting a ray of light in.Cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405627939156426233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-39461672580421737982009-06-06T21:56:59.795-05:002009-06-06T21:56:59.795-05:00I have to admit, this was my favorite:
5. I can g...I have to admit, this was my favorite:<br /><br /><i>5. I can go shopping most of the time knowing that I will be given extra attention. Furthermore, this extra attention to my safety through requests for identification when I would like to use a credit card or debit card are for my own protection. My fellow White shoppers are not afforded this level of concern or assistance.<br /></i><br /><br />HILARIOUS.<br /><br />Loved this post. <br />So biting. So on point. So showing the patent absurdity that is White Privilege.<br /><br />Thank you.rikyrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982657053583534299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-21345007624997076522009-06-02T20:24:52.860-05:002009-06-02T20:24:52.860-05:00You forgot the extreme attention that is paid to t...You forgot the extreme attention that is paid to the driving safety and comfort of Black Americans. I can't remember the last time a police officer pulled me over to make sure I was driving a safe speed, or had all my taillights in working order. Not to mention they never stop to check that it's actually ME driving my car and not some other scoundrel. It's almost as if the highway patrol doesn't even SEE white suburban housewives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-35591662162293804112009-06-02T16:20:29.192-05:002009-06-02T16:20:29.192-05:00You forgot the privilege of becoming an expert on ...You forgot the privilege of becoming an expert on matters of food and taste. Explaining things like why some people prefer to eat a hamburger with <B>Dijon mustard</B> as opposed to watermelon.MonkeyBoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-31808145073372941662009-06-02T14:08:26.681-05:002009-06-02T14:08:26.681-05:00As a white person, I never realized just how much ...As a white person, I never realized just how much society was aligned against me. Certainly I'd recognized a few disadvantages, such as the economic burden of needing to purchase sunscreen, but not all this. I don't receive near as many opportunities to learn about the justice system up close. I learn less about surviving hardships because the federal government will quickly help me before, during, and after a natural disaster.<br /><br />I need to fulfill higher expectations because it's automatically assumed the best person for the job looks like me. Because of this, I'll be burdened with more responsibility and a higher tax rate. I'll need to work harder for a job to prove I wasn't a non-affirmative action pick. <br /><br />Even in the media I'm at a disadvantage. I'll receive less attention if I'm falsely accused of kidnapping a white woman. No reporter will specifically seek someone of my race out for anything a white person does in the news.<br /><br />The biggest black privilege of all, though, comes if you enter politics as a member of the Republican party. You'll receive funding to run against other black people. You'll placed directly behind many famous Republicans when they give speeches. You're guaranteed to be shown on TV at the Republican National Convention, and there's an excellent chance you'll be asked a give a speech. Even if you can't win a single election, you'll have job security for life. As a white man, I just wouldn't receive that sort of treatment. <br /><br />That's not even considering the privileges of being a woman, either. No glass ceiling means I get wet when it rains.Master Mahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475589038882822866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-38688889057378189002009-06-02T11:59:39.086-05:002009-06-02T11:59:39.086-05:00This list is truly inspired. Never have I felt so...This list is truly inspired. Never have I felt so keenly the extent of the priviledge that I am afforded in this country. It's really got me to thinking and appreciating everything about America, just a little bit more.<br /><br />I firmly agree that we as Black people must publicly acknowledge these privileges and work day and night to level the playing field. In the spirit of getting this off my chest and contributing to the healing process, here's one you might consider adding to the list.<br /><br />Black communities are afforded far more than their fair share of police protection. White communities can go days without seeing a police officer, but there is never any shortage of protection and service in Black neighborhoods. Our streets are constantly swept for crime and would be criminals. Surely we don't deserve such heightened attention, but we are privileged to receive it nonetheless.<br /><br />in a somewhat similar vein, people of color are given far more chances to go to prison and take the time to think about their crimes and rehabilitate themselves, than their white counterparts. Often white people are not held responsible for their criminal activity, thus denying the the moral value of learning from their mistakes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-12797691213324713472009-06-01T22:43:46.841-05:002009-06-01T22:43:46.841-05:00@D-Love
I think it's wrong to assume that only poo...@D-Love<br />I think it's wrong to assume that only poor folk are responsible for racism, or that all those without an education somehow "chose" that path in life without mitigating circumstances. I've heard plenty of racism from people with "top notch educations," it just tends to be more politely expressed.<br /><br />BTW- great postWerner Herzog's Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918845193415571702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-26390008038123376052009-06-01T20:16:28.225-05:002009-06-01T20:16:28.225-05:00How long is it going to be before some enterprisin...How long is it going to be before some enterprising white director remakes Birth of a Nation? I put the over/under at 4 years. Take the under. Of course, in this post modern Bizarro World, Tyler Perry will probably wind up directing it.MilesEllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053264092178332496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-7852469134878105082009-06-01T11:51:20.956-05:002009-06-01T11:51:20.956-05:00As white dude, I wish they would ask for my ID mor...As white dude, I wish they would ask for my ID more when using my credit card. I even write on the back of my cards "Check I.D." and that doesn't get a check. If a white dude takes my card..... I'm screwed.....<br /><br />Never-the-less, as long as we have a healthy dose of insecurity in society, there will be an equal amount of racism. It's not the doctor with a top notch education complaining about Mexican immigrants. It's the numb-skull neglected to get an education who is insecure about his employability that is crying.... he's insecure so his enemy is the person that makes him insecure. It's easy to blame they guy who doesn't look like you, you, then all the people who look like you will side with you. This is a very secure feeling.•D-Love•noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-16371835700365731132009-06-01T10:19:45.622-05:002009-06-01T10:19:45.622-05:00Wow, he got Glenn Beck to say "I love you!"
Than...Wow, he got Glenn Beck to say "I love you!" <br /><br />Thank you for articulating so well your racial advantages. All I have to do now is flip them over and use them to articulate my own white underprivilege! This service to beleaguered pink humanity is far too generous of you.macon dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795547197817128339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113078446695664.post-22783727673446895322009-06-01T08:23:53.157-05:002009-06-01T08:23:53.157-05:00Gosh... I never knew white people had it so hard. ...Gosh... I never knew white people had it so hard. Thanks for this ever-enlightening post. I will make sure to note all the ways my blackness affords me even one ounce of extra anything.<br /><br />However have white people been making it??<br /><br />I couldn't watch that video, btw. At this point it makes me sick to watch black folk shuck and jive, on foxnews no less...A.Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10542810587986768786noreply@blogger.com