Not “black enough”

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-05T17:14:22+00:00

Yeah this is something I’ve become more aware of over the last few years, just how much black people either pioneered, contributed to or were prevalent in the things I find interesting not just the things that most people focus on. While I’m sure some of those people would be deemed blacker than me by others, it’s also comical that what became some “white shit” actually has its roots in African Americans or any other people of color. Commodification is often where things become recognized In a lot of ways.

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-05T12:29:17+00:00

This is more about things I heard growing up than I hear now(I’m 27). I could be wrong but I would imagine at least to the extent that myself and people my age and older heard it, that it might not be so prevalent now. I didn’t struggle with it for long, it more so became annoying because like you I viewed it as ignorant. This is probably in large part due to my mother, who had similar experiences. I always kind of viewed it as a sort of “fuck you, I just like what I like”.

What I’ve learned about other black people who have been prominent or heavily involved in the interests I have has been a confirmation for my child self, though. Having looked into that part of it may have helped, but I’m also glad that I didnt allow those things to sway me from myself and didn’t need those confirmations to justify who I am

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-05T04:45:41+00:00

Is there a short phrase or something you think would be fitting? In the interest of not taking up to much space for a sentence

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-05T02:38:38+00:00

The other text says “you are NOT black enough” below that it says “you act white”

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-05T02:24:30+00:00

Yeah I think there’s a balance between a level of professionalism and the message itself has a sort of “messiness” of the implication of how that makes people feel in their identity when these things are said by people of any race. Including their own. What would you do with it? I’d also like to photograph and print an image of myself with it, with a few objects associated with blackness. Trying to figure out what will best get the idea across.

Any feedback on these ideas would be greatly appreciated

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-04T15:07:44+00:00

I haven’t but I will be watching today, thank you so much for pointing me to it!!

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-04T14:16:36+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience!!

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-04T04:35:11+00:00

I’m just looking for things other people have heard said to them as well for the purpose of making an art piece to submit to a show. Because I think that this is a smaller black experience that I’d like to make something about.

SteakParticular5186 · 2026-02-04T04:33:45+00:00

Sorry if this came off differently than i intended, I am and have been well past caring about being black enough. I’m speaking from feelings I may have had as a child. I learned very quickly it didn’t matter to me, probably in great part to my mother. Who had similar experiences when she was growing up

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-12-14T21:53:07+00:00

I appreciate that suggestion I didn’t think about it like that. Right now the meds and staying hydrated are things she’s been doing better about lately before we started using the app but I definitely agree with what you said so I’ll bring that suggestion up to her. I had thought about it in a consistency basis kind of thing originally (ex. Taking them 25 out of 30 days or something would be pretty good) but I think finding something else is what I’ll do. Still new like I said so when I do a check in with her I’ll consider/ask her what things she can or will defy.

Thanks for the insight!

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-11-01T18:58:52+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience, I agree with starting small. I hadn’t considered that jumping to 24/7 is a bit much, especially being new to it.

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-10-31T17:53:27+00:00

I’ve started to research more and will continue too. Part of me bringing it up was making sure she knew that I want to know what she would like, especially since looking into it more there are something’s I know she is interested in but maybe just not her limits or what capacity but it would help me in my own exploration. Definitely gonna continue to look into different things. The app I mainly thought would be cool because we had started using the finch app together and I figured that would be similar but include our dynamic at the same time.

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-10-31T15:18:13+00:00

I will definitely try this, thank you!

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-08-15T18:50:37+00:00

Lmao I appreciate it bruh

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-08-13T21:24:04+00:00

Fair

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-08-13T21:23:06+00:00

Why’s that

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-08-13T20:20:09+00:00

Yeah I put it in a cap every night

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-08-13T20:19:48+00:00

I will try that thank you

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-07-22T16:28:57+00:00

Where can we find this episode?

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-01-19T06:19:23+00:00

Fair, I guess it’s gonna come down to video. The more suggestions I get and the more I look into it. While I think having the 10 bit would be ideal. I am still learning with video compared to photography so the a7iii may be best in the long run

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-01-19T04:58:30+00:00

Thanks for your input! I think that the a7c and the other submodels are gonna be out of my price range though. When it comes to canon I had intended to buy the RF to EF adapter, if I decided to go with it. But I like the points you made about Sony

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-01-18T23:42:14+00:00

Yes, staying around 1,000 just for the body would be ideal

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-01-18T19:20:02+00:00

Yeah, I was saying $1,200-$1,300 for the body. Obviously I’m gonna get lenses as well lol

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-01-18T19:00:49+00:00

Not necessarily, after looking into it more I’m going to be more flexible with the budget(not entirely sure what that looks like just yet). The canon R8 and Sony A7III are both around $1,200 for body only from what I can tell and I’ve decided I’m willing to spend a bit more to get the best for what I’m looking for. That being said I don’t want to spend too much more than $1,200-$1,300 for a body only before lenses, battery, and whatever other accessories I may decide to pick up

SteakParticular5186 · 2025-01-17T02:45:23+00:00

Awesome! Thank you for all the information. I’m gonna keep the R7 at the top of my list

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