Why Would I be Considered White Wash?

Question

Why Am I ( A black woman) Considered to be white wash. I have heard this term all of my life. From what I understand, the term is used for black people who act white. In that definition alone I am lost. Is it because I listen to alternative and indie music? Is it because I say dude sometimes? Is it because I have some college under my belt and soon will have more?

Why Am I white washed. I have heard this from my own race..and from others on one or two occasions. It's like yes...I was showering this morning and saw the white body wash and black body wash, and I thought to myself let's go with the white today. I just don't understand. Maybe because my family isn't harvested from that ghetto mentality that "The Man" owes us. Truth be told the man (whoever he is) doesn't owe me a darn thing. I am in charge of my own future *** I believe every one else to be. Seriously..what makes me less black that my peers or predecessors? It's absolutely baffling to me. If it is because I am studious, and I crave knowledge then so be it. If it is because I yearn to ensure that my son will be more successful than the rest, so be it, But if it is simply because I am cut from a different cloth. I welcome the term. I am different. I love it!

( and please...if you are going to be rude..and ignorant...don't answer my question)

Thanks to all who reply!

Answer 1

i know what you mean  the blacks accuse the whites of stereotyping them but i think they do a pretty good job of stereotyping themselves and other races

Answer 2

I know just what you mean. Growing up in a mostly black neighborhood and going to a mostly black school, I was extremely smart and I had proper English, and I was very ambitious and most of my spare time was dedicated to my family and planning out my future and education.

SOME black people (just as in any other race), think that just because a black person acts intelligent and studies, that they are acting "white".

The people who are sayin this are just low-lifes. You have to think about it.......They are talapparently you because you are apparantly smart and studious? How dumb to they sound!?!?  You are obviously a smart and intelligent person, and you should be proud that people are mad because you talk proper and everything else. They are just simply ignorant, so don't listen to them

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Ive been accused of the same thing.Whenever someone tells you your white washed tell them, NO YOUR WHITE WASHED!

Because thats exactly how Master, and the white media wants you to think and feel. They love it when you think im black so i must be stupid, i must be a criminal. ect. But the history of blacks have been the opposite. We were slaves who taught ourselves how to read when master threated to cut our feet off. We demanding equal education, we fought for our rights, BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN IN 2008 the meaning of being black is the complete opposite...and you know who is the biggest supporter of white supremecy....BLACKS!

Answer 4

I think I'm in love.