White woman branded a racist for asking black man walking in her neighborhood if he was lost

[DigitalDrifter]

You just can't win today.

Woman Branded 'Racist' for Asking Black Man if He Was Lost Divides Internet​

A woman has described how she was branded a "racist" after asking a Black man she found walking around her neighborhood if he was lost.

However, while the woman said she was left "feeling shocked" at such an accusation, others felt she crossed a line by making the remark.

Racial discrimination remains alarmingly commonplace in the U.S. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2021, 80 percent of Americans polled said Black people face at least some form of discrimination in the U.S.

Racism can sometimes take an insidious form; an off-hand remark that magnifies a certain subtle prejudice. But while thoughtless and ill-advised comments of this kind do exist, identifying and addressing them can prove difficult, as one recent Mumsnet post demonstrated.

In the post, a concerned woman described how, while walking home with her husband one night, she noticed a young Black man "peering" at his phone down an alleyway close to where she lived.

The woman said she asked the man: "Are you alright? Do you know where you're going?" He replied: "Yes, I definitely know where I'm going" and walked on. Though she initially thought "nothing of it," he then called out to her saying: "Hey maam, you know that was really racist."

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[MaryL]

Moral of the story: Avoid being white.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

Moral of the story: Avoid being white.

Pretty much, or just avoid black people whenever you can.

 

[lennypartiv]

Wow, try to protect your neighborhood and your own neighbors turn on you. Pathetic.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Moral of the story: Avoid being white.

Avoid all contact with THAT race

 

[Carl in Michigan]

You just can't win today.

Woman Branded 'Racist' for Asking Black Man if He Was Lost Divides Internet​

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I once encountered a black "teen", aka thug, on a bicycle in Toledo who told me, "you in da wrong 'hood" of course, no racism there.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

My home is in between the homes of two African American people. So far, so good and I've had the same address for almost 25 years now.

God bless you and my neighbors always!!!

Holly

P.S. My most favorite African American in the celebrity field is sadly one who is not here anymore. I love his voice, his smile, and his name which is Northern Calloway. I grew up watching the Sesame Street show which is where you can find him playing a character named David. Every clip of him that I have run across so far at the You Tube site couldn't be any more precious. I was only seven years old when his final day had to come at just the age of 41.......dear Lord, you know my every thought and prayer where the beautiful precious is concerned.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

You just can't win today.

Woman Branded 'Racist' for Asking Black Man if He Was Lost Divides Internet​

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Has she ever asked a white man if he was lost?

 

[BothWings]

My home is in between the homes of two African American people. So far, so good and I've had the same address for almost 25 years now.

God bless you and my neighbors always!!!

Holly

P.S. My most favorite African American in the celebrity field is sadly one who is not here anymore. I love his voice, his smile, and his name which is Northern Calloway. I grew up watching the Sesame Street show which is where you can find him playing a character named David. Every clip of him that I have run across so far at the You Tube site couldn't be any more precious. I was only seven years old when his final day had to come at just the age of 41.......dear Lord, you know my every thought and prayer where the beautiful precious is concerned.

Saving me the trouble of googling it...is he cab calloway's son or something?

 

[JOSweetHeart]

Saving me the trouble of googling it...is he cab calloway's son or something?

As far as I know, they are not which is rather stunning consider the fact that they are both singers.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. This southern girl may never have enough Northern, to me, the beautiful precious is a complete and total package.

 

[Turtlesoup]

Has she ever asked a white man if he was lost?

White people as a group tend to try to be more helpful than blacks as a race---so the question is likely yes.

 

[Colin norris]

You just can't win today.

Woman Branded 'Racist' for Asking Black Man if He Was Lost Divides Internet​

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It wouldn't surprise me if she was bearing in mind those three white guys shot that black kid because he walked down the Street.

 

[MaryL]

White privilege. All us white starving homeless people camping on sidewalks really digging that "privilege".

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

Best thing is to never interact with blacks. Can't hurt their feelings if you don't talk to them.

 

[Yarddog]

Has she ever asked a white man if he was lost?

She didnt ask him if he was LOST. According to the article he was walking around looking at his phone and she asked him if he knew where he was going. Maybe she was trying to be helpful.

 

[monkrules]

I've known blacks who actively seek things to be offended about. It happens surprisingly often. And it's easy to spot in their facial expressions and body language, as you interact with them.

I'm sick of all the whining, stupid accusations, cries of "oppression," and all the other overused bullshit. So now l avoid interacting with blacks whenever possible.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Has she ever asked a white man if he was lost?

The white guy would have fit in the neighborhood you imbicile.

I live in a small WHITE town of under 10k. Blacks stand out in this town. Blacks are a TINY MINORITY in most places. Get over yourself

 

[Carl in Michigan]

I've known blacks who actively seek things to be offended about. It happens surprisingly often.

VERY often. They create conflict to accuse. The black "bird watcher" who destroyed the life of that white woman is just another example. As a group, they are a plague here.

 

[surada]

You just can't win today.

Woman Branded 'Racist' for Asking Black Man if He Was Lost Divides Internet​

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The kid is a jerk.

 

[surada]

Has she ever asked a white man if he was lost?

Why wouldn't she?