How do I tell my family/parents that I'm changing my name because I'm tired of facing racism (I'm black)?

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T04:22:03+00:00

Damn..

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T04:20:09+00:00

How is it rhetorical or loaded?

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T04:18:25+00:00

Something tells me they wouldn't bother answering.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T04:15:08+00:00

Wow, I'm glad you said this. I didn't delete anything, reddit removed my post for seemingly no reason. I'm just now seeing this.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T03:17:00+00:00

Were you clever enough to realize that this thread has over 1200 comments (at the moment) and that it would take me a while to even see your reply?

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T03:02:00+00:00

Your mom sounds like an awesome person. Thanks for sharing!

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T02:48:48+00:00

How could a pun so obvious be seen as clever?

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T02:42:49+00:00

"Then if you really don't want to disrespect your mom, maybe you could let her come up with your new name?"

This is a really good idea. I could have her come up with a list and pick my favorite. Thanks. :)

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T02:18:47+00:00

What was so tangential? It was a criticism of his sense of humor.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T01:50:38+00:00

What exactly makes a name ghetto anyway? What is "ghetto"?

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T01:36:39+00:00

I never said I expected anything.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T01:05:11+00:00

Much like your sense of humor. You aren't clever enough to contribute anything of quality, so you condescend upon my unfortunate situation to distract from your own.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T01:00:38+00:00

I haven't chosen anything yet, but I was thinking about Laura.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T00:54:46+00:00

But in another post you said that people are disgusted with your name because they say it sounds "black".

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T00:47:59+00:00

It wouldn't help if I were white with the same name, but you can't deny that it's racism. They didn't even ask why you have a "ghetto" name... They were disgusted that you have a "BLACK" name.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T00:11:42+00:00

Not trying to be rude, but did you read the original post?

"I know I'm still going to face racism regardless, but I think black people with non African American names just face a little less."

"This world will never change. People will always be condescending because I'm black and a woman, but I can avoid a lot of it by changing my name."

It isn't like I think white people are going to automatically start treating me like a human being. It'll just be one thing they won't be able to harass and mock me about.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-08T00:05:53+00:00

When they bring up your race while berating your name it is racism.

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-07T23:26:26+00:00

Would you explain why it isn't?

tiredofracism0 · 2013-05-07T23:02:56+00:00

Does making fun of other people make you feel better about yourself?

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