Anonymous
St Louis, United States
Chill out
Today, I found out one of my "friends" is “scared” to talk to me because I’m black. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
United States
With friends like these…
Today, I found out my “friend” runs several incredibly racist and homophobic Christian nationalist social media blogs. That’s really funny considering that I, a black woman, have been in a relationship with her AND her husband for nearly five years now and wasn’t told any of this. FML
why mom
Today, my straight, white, Christian stepmother greeted my black friend with, "Hey my n****a!" He hasn't talked to me since. FML
guest
Agoura Hills, United States
Today, I became the town racist for saying "black" instead of "African-American". I'm black. FML
seeking new employment
San Francisco, United States
Casual racism
Today, I found out why my coworkers never invite me anywhere. Apparently, I "made a face" when one of them used the N-word, and it makes them uncomfortable to be around me. FML
laurilove7
It's a learned behavior
Today, I got a phone call from my daughter’s school. Turns out, an African-American girl approached her and tried to play with her, but my daughter cut her off and said, "I don’t want to play with a black person." I have no idea where she learned this. FML
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Tactful
Today, at a party, my friend introduced me to her roommate by spouting the usual crap, like, “You guys just had to meet, you have so much in common.” After 20 minutes of very painful, awkward conversation, it was clear the only thing we had in common was being the only two black people in the room. FML
Anonymous
Leave us alone
Today, my adoptive parents were harassed yet again simply because they're black and I'm white. FML
secretsmakefriends
Vashon, United States
Today, my grandmother called me in a fit of panic because her new neighbors are black. So is my fiancé, whom she is supposed to meet tomorrow. FML
Razz
Lilydale, Australia
Today, I got fired, apparently for being racist to black people. When I told my boyfriend, he couldn't stop laughing. He's black. FML
Anonymous
She has a bright future in politics
Today, I learned that my "friend" told my other friends that I was homophobic, sexist, and racist. None of that is true and she's just trying to turn everyone against me for no reason. She has also apparently been talking BS behind my back. Worst part is I did nothing to her. I don't know what to do now. FML
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Chazzster 32
And it seems most prospective commenters are reluctant to comment on this posting... I wonder why? ... OP, you are not responsible for race relations being a minefield nor is your friend. It is unfortunate that there is a very bad "ancient history" of slavery, a whole civil war over that, and the appalling "Jim Crow" era that followed soon after. I think it is important to treat each other as just people regardless of their skin tone or accent. But you might as well also acknowledge that there are careless things that one might say that open you up to criticism. And, the present political climate isn't helping much.
dreams2383 20
are you a preteen? are you in a small rural area that the only ethnicity is just one? that's the only reason I can think that someone would be scared to talk to you because interacting with someone one black is new to them. if they are actually your friend I would go up to them and talk to them about it. see why they feel that way. hopefully after they talk to you they will be fine and get over their fear
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Chazzster 32
And it seems most prospective commenters are reluctant to comment on this posting... I wonder why? ... OP, you are not responsible for race relations being a minefield nor is your friend. It is unfortunate that there is a very bad "ancient history" of slavery, a whole civil war over that, and the appalling "Jim Crow" era that followed soon after. I think it is important to treat each other as just people regardless of their skin tone or accent. But you might as well also acknowledge that there are careless things that one might say that open you up to criticism. And, the present political climate isn't helping much.
dreams2383 20
some of us don't have our phones glued to our face so most haven't seen the post yet. no one I'd reluctant lol
FluffythePink 23
Minefield? I got called racist for stating the fact that humans evolved in the equatorial zone which means that the First (true) **** Sapiens were black and that white is a mutation (probably) caused by boffing the Neanderthals.
BloodyButUnbowed 32
Mutations aren't caused by sex.
dreams2383 20
are you a preteen? are you in a small rural area that the only ethnicity is just one? that's the only reason I can think that someone would be scared to talk to you because interacting with someone one black is new to them. if they are actually your friend I would go up to them and talk to them about it. see why they feel that way. hopefully after they talk to you they will be fine and get over their fear
Radulf 10
Let's see if I get banned for this. My question, are you sure that your "friend" is scared about you because you are black or might there be also other factors involved?